Japan Exclusion Debate Stirs US Japan Talks at Cabinet
Washington April 21 Viscount Chinda Japanese ambassador met President Wilson to discuss the immigration bill. Memoran daes were submitted to the State Department addressing past and new objections. The bill's exclusion clause affecting Hindus and Japanese draws Japanese ire while seeking to avoid broad Asian bans. Senate changes aim to keep Chinese and Japanese from being singled out, reflecting delicate US Japan relations amid California land protest frictions.
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Washington, D. C
Viscount Chinda
Wilson
State Department
Japan
Root
Takahira
House
Senate
United States
California
Congress
Pacific Coast
Bryan
Chinda
Senate Committee
Senate Judiciary Panel Deliberates Brandeis Nomination
The Senate judiciary committee considered Louis Brandeis for the Supreme Court for two hours but reached no vote. The nomination will be taken up again on Monday.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Louis Brandeis
Supreme Court
President Wilson Heads to Philadelphia to See Grandchild
President Wilson will travel from Washington to Philadelphia this afternoon to meet his newest grandchild, daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis B Sayre. He is expected to return to Washington tonight after shortening a cabinet meeting for the trip.
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Sayres
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Philadelphia
Francis B. Sayre
German embassy documents dispute over Von Igel arrest
The State and Justice Departments consider an apology over the New York seizure of papers tied to Welfe von Igel. Count von Bernstorff protests the seizure while officials weigh whether the documents are official and if copies will be kept. Secretary Lansing may send a regret note, and action could wait on the German submarine dispute.
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State and Justice Departments
New York
Welfe von Igel
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
Lansing
United States
von Igel
Bernstorff
Germany
Washington, D. C
Russians Parade Through Marseille After Welcome Home
The Russians marched from the quay to Boulevard Maritime to a tremendous ovation as crowds gathered with flags flying. A daily Russian newspaper for their benefit carried news of Trebizond's capture by eastern troops. An Orthodox Russian Church at Camp Mirabeau is planned in Paris, and troops later paraded the streets in full gear after a field service.
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Boulevard Maritime
Trebizond
Paris
Camp Mirabeau
Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
Weather bulletin notes tonight and Saturday will be fall-like with warmer conditions expected by Saturday.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather for Travelers Across Major Cities
forecasts from The Light show St Louis 48 with southwest winds, Chicago 48 with cooler conditions, Milwaukee 48 with possible rain, Kansas City 42 turning colder, New York 52 clear with east wind and rain, Washington 58 clear with east wind and rain. temperature ranges noted for last 24 hours.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Indictments Sought Over Von der Goltz Spy Network
The Department of Justice will seek new indictments against German sympathizers in the United States after Horst von der Goltz, an alleged German spy, testified to a wide field of investigation. The NY indictments target leaders of a plot to blow up the Welland canal, with other charges anticipated. Chicago St Paul and Baltimore probes yield mixed results, with Baltimore the only one producing findings.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Horst von der Goltz
von der Goltz
Department
United States
London
Chicago
St. Paul
Baltimore
Count von Bernstorff
Canada
Boy-Ed
von Papen
German secret agent von der Goltz detained at Ellis Island
Horst von der Goltz a German secret agent detained at Ellis Island after arrival from Liverpool on March 28. He reportedly disclosed canal plot details to U S authorities and faces return to England to await the war's end. He claimed service in the Mexican army in 1913 and participation in battles Torreon Ojinaga San Pedro Zacatecas.
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New York
Horst von der Goltz
Welland Canal
Ellis Island
Liverpool
England
van der Goltz
United States
Franz von Papen
von der Goltz
Chihuahua
Mercado
Torreon
Ojinaga
San Pedro
Zacatecas
Washington
von Papen
Government releases sworn statement by German agent Horst von der Goltz
A London report details Horst von der Goltz’s sworn statement from custody in the United States. It recounts dates, places, and persons tied to German espionage efforts, and notes corroboration with von Papen check evidence seized by British authorities. The memorandum explains his arrest and the process leading to the written, sworn document.
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London
Horst von der Goltz
United States
America
von der Goltz
England
von Papen
Washington
Falmouth
el Paso
Kuck
Asbury Park
New York
Holland House
Kraske
Slayden Bryan Peace Banquet Sparks Congressional Split
At a Philadelphia peace banquet honoring Mrs. Mary Fels, Rep. Slayden of Texas sat with ex secretary Bryan and urged pacificist views. The event drew comment amid the Germany crisis as Bryan opposes breaking with Berlin and Slayden aligns with him. Fort Worth’s Gallaway joined Bryan plans discussions.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Congress
Berlin
Congressman Slayden
San Antonio
Tex
Bryan
Mary Fels
Philadelphia
Ford
Europe
Oscar II
Lake Carriers Protest Canadian Sailor Screening Plan
The Lake Carriers Association informed the Department of Commerce that Canada plans to inspect ships on the Great Lakes and remove belligerent sailors. The protest argues the move would disrupt navigation and deplete certified seamen under the new sea mending law, affecting German, Austrian and Hungarian crews.
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Washington, D. C
Lake Carriers’ Association
Department of Commerce
Great Lakes
Lakes
State Department
Canada Denies Fear of Seizing Belligerent Sailors
Ottawa official statement says there is no foundation for fears that the Canadian government will inspect ships at lake ports and remove sailors from belligerent nations.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Blouse and bloomers set for Chicago bathers
Chicago officials announce this season’s public beach attire for women will be blouse and bloomers with stockings and skirts available only on request. Men’s swimsuits will be one piece. Beaches will handle 60,000 at once with lockers for 10,000. Street clothing ban and separation from promenaders apply.
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Chicago
Lightning Kills Three in Nashville Area Storms
Three people were struck and killed by lightning amid wind and electrical storms in Nashville and nearby Middle Tennessee areas. Homes were unroofed in Nashville and Clarksville, with power interruptions and minor damage reported. among the dead were a Negro woman in Nashville and two men, Joseph Barnes and Ham Hunter, near Clarksville.
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Nashville
Tenn
Middle Tennessee
Clarksville
Joseph Barnes
Ham Hunter
Germany agrees to allow 15000 tons of dye-stuff export to U S
State Department officials prepared to represent the United States to England for the safe arrival of 15,000 tons of German dye-stuff. Germany had initially resisted exports without barter but now allows a single shipment with the condition that the goods are not re exported to the entente allies.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
England
United States
Germany
Fire damages college dormitory in Iowa City blaze
Insurance adjusters assessed the damage from an early morning fire that destroyed the Iowa Union dormitory at about 250000 dollars. The blaze caused substantial losses and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Iowa City
Iown Union
Explosion at French grenade factory kills twenty
An explosion in the powder branch of a grenades factory in Bordeaux on April 21 killed 20 people and injured several others, with many reported injured in the blast.
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Pwenty
Bordeaux
Big problems face generals over Mexican rail issue
Military officials say railroads must be freely used to support Pershing's expedition in Mexico, risking a break with Carranza. General Scott travels to San Antonio to inform policy, with detailed briefings to Secretary Baker. The Seventeenth Infantry moves from Eagle Pass to Columbus. Sixth Cavalry prepares from Harlingen. Nineteenth Cavalry details continue.
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Mexico
Washington
Gergral Scott
General Funston
United States
Carranza
Scott
San Antonio
General Pershing
Satevo
Villa
Parral
Pershing
Baker
Genera Pershing
Seventeenth Infantry
Eagle Pass
Columbus
Sixth Cavalry
Harlingen
San Antonio Forms Rifle Club Aimed at Youth Skill
The federal government authorizes W. Sonnen of 718 North Palmetto Avenue to organize a rifle club in San Antonio. The first meeting is set for next Thursday night at the Armory in Market Hall. Sonnen has pledges from 25 young men and the range is planned beyond Summit Place behind Laurel Heights Golf Club. Membership carries no military requirement.
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San Antonio
W. Sonnen
Palmetto Avenue
Market Hall
Sonnen
Union Structural Steel Company
Summit Place
Laurel Heights
New G. O. P. Line-Up Controls Illinois Party
In Peoria on April 21 a new Republican trio of Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman Frank Lowden and Chicago Mayor W H Thompson took control of Illinois party affairs. Charles S Deneen, former governor and longtime leader, was replaced as the state central committee was organized and the state convention aligned with Sherman for president.
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Peoria
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Frank ©. Lowden
W. H. Thompson
Chicago
Republican Party
Illinois
Charles 8. Deneen
State Central Committee
Sherman
British cruiser off Galveston bar for a short time
A British Essex type cruiser briefly appeared off the Galveston bar this morning. It came from the southwest, hovered near the harbor entrance for about an hour, then moved southeast and did not signal to shore.
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Galveston
Tex
Sunday Light 1916 Feels Heaven After Battle and Fashion
The issue discusses religious consolation for soldiers killed in war, beauty and dental health tips, a giraffe tale of Mary the Queen, optics and fashion in hats and gloves, film star secrets, biblical resurrection debates, May cosmic forecasts, spring beauty recipes, and new Turk dresses by Lucile.
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C. Arnold Slade
Clifton H. Levy
Mary
Albert Malsin
Sothmos Letillier
Raphael
Mme
Lina Cavalieri
Duff Gordon
Lucile
London
Alamo to Host Civilian Encampment Recruiting Office
The Alamo will serve as a recruiting station from Monday for the national civilian encampment at Fort Sam Houston June 12 to July 8. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas granted permission, calling it a reconsecration of sacred ground to spur Texas youth to enlist. Captain Sterling will open the Alamo recruiting HQ Monday with posters and invitations statewide. San Antonio is one of four encampment cities, alongside New York Chicago and San Francisco.
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Fort Sam Houston
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
The
Rotary
Gunter Hotel
Daughters of the Republic
J. TR. Sprague
Col
W.S. Hendricks
P. L. Jackson
John B. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
Rebecca J. Fischer
Daughters
Stone
Hal H. Sevier
Sterling
San Antonio
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Rotary Cluy
W. (. Burns
Allen Merriam
Mrs. Louise Lowe Cleared in Welfare Commission Case
Mrs. Louise Osborne Lowe, Chicago commissioner of public welfare, was found not guilty by the civil service commission of coercing subordinate Mrs. Page Waller Eaton to contribute part of her $3000 salary to a political fund. Mrs. Rowe said the charges were part of a political conspiracy to hurt Mayor Thompson. Eaton’s position was abolished shortly before charges.
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Chicago
Louise Osborne Lowe
Public Welfare
Civil Service Commission
Page Waller Eaton
Rowe
Thompson
Eaton
Soldier Kills Nine in Vienna Street Rampage
An Austrian landsturm sergeant Leopold Fechner went insane while on duty at a police post in Vienna. He killed nine people and wounded many more before Vienna firemen subdued him with streams of water.
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London
Vienna
Leopold Fechner
Landsturm
Amsterdam
American note to Germany delivered by Ambassador Gerard
The note to Germany was handed to the Berlin foreign office by Ambassador James W. Gerard at 4 30 yesterday. Press commentators praise the move as a pivotal neutral step and predict a swift choice for Germany between submission and war, with U S influence seen as decisive for the Allies.
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Washington, D. C
Lansing
Germany
Berlin
Gerard
London
America
The
Post
Washington
the Times
Daily Telegraph
United States of America
Daily News
Wileson
Ultimatum Delivered: US Seeks German Reply on Submarine War
Ambassador Gerard in Berlin reported delivering the American note to Germany. Officials await Germany's response as fears grow of another attack on an American ship. Secretary Lansing warns actions hinge on Germany’s reply or another torpedo incident.
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Washington, D. C
Gerard
Berlin
Germany
America
United States
Lansing
President Wilson's address stuns Europe with bold ultimatum
Paris reports the French press reacts to President Wilson's Congress address. The Petit Parisien highlights the line never have the head of a state pronounced such a slave against a state not at war. The speech's impact reverberates across Europe.
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Paris
Wilson
Congress
Petit Parisien
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