Japanese Population Growth in Pacific States Sparks Tension
A historical article describes Japanese penetration of the United States reaching the Rocky Mountain region. It notes Colorado and California are affected, with Japanese controlling large shares of melon output, land in Puyallup valley, garden truck shipments to Tacoma, and substantial holdings in dairying and lodging. The piece questions future white populations in local schools and communities.
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United States
Rocky Mountain States
Colorado
Pacific Coast
King County
Puyallup Valley
Federal action predicted against Seattle food hoarders
Federal building sources predict raids within 24 hours as United States Attorney Robert C. Saunders and DOJ agents prepare to act against food profiteers in Seattle. Officials indicate evidence exists among cold storage operators and creameries, with prices and shortages cited as justification for government intervention.
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Seattle
United States
Robert C. Saunders
F. R. Conway
Forrest B. Simmons
Department of Justice
Ood
Saunders
Washington
Palmer
Federal
Western Ave
San Francisco
Brave city mother quail fascinates Des Moines readers
In Des Moines a mountain quail raises a brood in urban brush near a highway, watched by picnickers and motorists. The writer muses on human nature, stray signs, and oddities from a city nut house to a squirrel coop, noting sign painters and spelling quirks along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mr. Squirrel
Japanese Influence Grows in Colorado Cantaloupe Trade
In a Country Gentle article George Frederick Stratton reports that Japanese growers now dominate about 85 percent of Colorado cantaloupe production, controlling pricing and contracts. He cites W. D. Palmer noting the white farming minority lacks influence, amid failed anti Jap legislation and pressure for future measures.
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George Frederick Stratton
Colorado
W. D. Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Altho
Immigration committee to act on Japanese Seattle demands
The House Immigration Committee has the resolutions from Seattle civic groups urging a congressional investigation of the Japanese situation in Seattle and Washington state. Representative Albert Johnson reported the telegram stating the matter has been placed before the committee and hope is shown to improve the situation.
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Seattle
State of Washington
Mutual Business Club
Immigration Committee
House of Representatives
Albert Johnson
House Immigration Committee
Frank Kannai
White Valley Dairymen Face Japanese Expansion
Vivid interview excerpts describe King County residents in the White River valley resisting Japanese encroachment. Dairy families claim 85 percent of cows and land are controlled by Japanese interests, with whites allegedly driven out and opposing leases.
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White River Valley
Orillia
Kent
Emmett Cochran
O’brien
King County
Japanese Control of Tacoma Lands and Businesses Reported
Tacoma officials reveal Japanese holdings exceed 22 000 acres in the Puyallup valley with long leases. Japs control means shipping 75 percent of garden truck to Tacoma and price gouging on green corn. Hotels laundries barbershops and dyeing firms show increasing Japanese leases and alleged profiteering from local foods.
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Tacoma
Puyallop Valley
Washington
A. W. Carr
Carr
Seattle
Puyallup Valley
Donnelly
Pierce County Auditor's
Cay
Wholesale Grocers Deny Profiteering
Wholesale grocers in San Francisco denied profiteering and explained they have no role in rising costs. Their attorney Robert Edelson issued a statement outlining the sugar price context and refuting charges of price gouging.
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San Francisco
Robert Edelson
Food Hoarding in East Under Scrutiny Across Cities
Federal authorities raid hoarded food stocks in New York and Chicago while plans loom in Washington for broader action. The Senate weighs investigations into coal profiteering and price manipulation as Palmer proposals face resistance from several Democratic and Republican members.
Ohio Governor seeks seizure of 2,420,000 pounds of meats
Governor Cox asked U S Attorney General Palmer to seize meats stored in Ohio by Swift & Co Morris & Co Wilson & Co and Brant & Co for violation of state law. affidavits charging 23 individuals with cold storage act violations were issued.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
United States
Palmer
Chicago
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
Wilson & Co
Brant & Co
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Federal Trade Commission
United States District Attorney
Senate
Frelinghuysen
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate Agricultural Committee
Agricultural Committee
Smith
South Carolina
Kenyon
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