Manila as Far East capital eyed by U S officials
Washington debates moving Far East capital status to Manila and creating a Philippine governor general role to coordinate U S interests. The plan prompts questions on Philippine autonomy, Japan's influence, and how diplomacy would function with Manila alongside Washington and Tokyo.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
State ‘Department
United States
Far East
State Department
Wilson
Philippines
Cameron Forbes
Philippine
Japan
China
Siam
The
Korea
Spain
Phillipines
Congress
Yin Calitarni
Bulhe
Irishmen Oppose U S Participation in Ghent Anniversary
Washington dispatch reports strong opposition from Hibernian Societies to any official U S celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Ghent treaty. Petitions urge representatives to block recognitions of Amity with Great Britain. Irish members of Congress plan to oppose any such celebration.
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Washington
United States
Ghent
Great Britain
Niagra
Congress
Elkton Tax Collector Seeks 1912 Taxes
The town tax tickets have been turned over for collection. Taxpayers are asked to call at the collector's shop to pay their 1912 taxes. Lucas, collector, signs the notice.
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Elkton
Lucas
Singer Sewing Machine Co vs City of Denver court spectacle
Washington May 6 unusual sight as attorney addresses the United States Supreme Court while seated. R T Gilmore of Denver argued for Singer Sewing Machine Co in the Denver case. Gilmore, once overcome on the stump in 1884 while campaigning for Blaine, has since been unable to speak while standing. the court allowed him to remain seated during his address.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Singer Sewing ‘Machine , Co
Denver
R. T. Gilmore
Blaine
Cour
Wool Price Ad by Heatwole Brothers
The Heatwole brothers at 193 North German Street advertise wholesale wool buying at the highest prices. They urge sellers to obtain current rates before selling elsewhere, noting office hours from 8 a m to 5 p m and a phone contact.
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H. H. Heatwole. & Brother
North German Street
Wild Pigeons Sighted Again in Pennsylvania
J Mark Mauser reports a pair of wild pigeons nesting along the Lehigh River near Allentown Pennsylvania. Moses Newhard helped confirm the find, noting the birds’ bluish bronze plumage and recalling times when the species was plentiful before near-extinction concerns.
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Pennsylvania
J. Mark Mauser
Lehigh Valley Motor Club
Lehigh River
Mauser
Moses Newhard
Newhard
Allentown
Phila
Immigration tension ahead as Congress weighs reform
Victor Elliott reports that immigration policy looms for Congress as tariff and currency reform dominate the agenda. Both parties expect a delay until the regular session, with President Wilson preferring quick action on immigration only after tariff bills pass. Shifts in Ways and Means members Gardner of Massachusetts and Moore of Pennsylvania, both once on the immigration panel, highlight the debate as Republicans face political consequences. CONTINUED: ON PAGE FOUR.
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Congress
Wilson
House
Boston
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Senate
Burnett
Taft
J. Hampton. Moore
Pennsylvania
Augustus P. Gardner
Massachusetts
Ways and Means Committee
Gardner
Moore
Open Door interpretation by politicians sparks debate
Politicians interpret the phrase Open Door as a flexible policy signal sparking criticism and debate over its true meaning and potential effects on policy and diplomacy.
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