Must we inevitably go to War with Japan
The Star reports a national debate sparked by Baron Makino’s declarations and California’s alien land law. A survey of score of prominent Americans shows diverse views on war or peace with Japan and on repealing anti-Oriental measures. Many foresee a future clash on the Pacific coast, while others urge diplomacy or defend current restrictions.
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Japan
United States
Baron Makino
White House
House of Representatives
Washington
the Star
California
Debs on war with Japan and land laws
Debs argues war with Japan would stem from commercial rivalry, not the California Alien Land Law. He calls for repeal of the law targeting Japanese and allows land ownership under equal conditions, opposes Asian labor importation, and supports free immigration without racial penalties.
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Eugene V. Debs
Japan
California
B.i.wheeler
United States
Citi
Women Convicted Under Red Light Law In City Case
In Judge Ronalds court Mrs Bertha Wiggins was found guilty of conducting a disorderly house at 811 Spruce street under the new red light law. The case, first under the statute, drew many women observers and featured Mrs Leona Browne as prosecutor. The court ordered the property taxed $300, enjoined further nuisance use, and the husband declared innocent.
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Bertha Wiggins
Spruce St
Woma
Leona Browne
Nancy Shaw
Wiggins
Attorney Kriete
Margaret Hain
Adelaide Belote
Levy
Union Label League
Nellie Fick
Reniger
Dunbar
Mary Howe
Daisy Dennis
Prominent Ministers Demand Aked Resign over Jesus Birth
Four well known Presbyterian ministers urged Church Federation president Rev. Dr. Aked to resign after he said he did not believe in Jesus miraculous birth. Aked called the request absurd.
World powers asked to provide warships for round-the-world flight
Arnold Kruckman, aeronautical manager of the 1915 exposition, intends to seek ships from major powers to guard the route of a proposed round-the-world air race. In London, Hendon aerodrome hosts three titled women and Aviator Graham-White drawing society visitors on Sundays.
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San Francisco
Arnold Kruckman
London
Hendon
Graham-White
England
Redelsheimer Improves After Stroke at Providence Hospital
Jules Redelsheimer, pioneer merchant, hospitalized in Providence after a paralyzing stroke, showed considerable improvement by noon today according to hospital officials.
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Jules Redelsheimer
Providence Hospital
State highway board seeks bids for 71 miles of road
Olympia Washington February 4 The state highway board has called for bids for the construction of 71 miles of road at an approximate cost of 535000 The project aims to improve regional transportation and connect key communities with new pavement and improved routes.
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Olympia
Wash
State Highway Board
Secretary Wilson Calls War on Strike Guards
Washington Feb 4 In his annual report to the president Secretary of Labor Wilson denounces corporations hiring professional soldiers police and detectives and arming them to break strikes He urges passage of laws to curb the practice and notes firearm use in private warfare during the Colorado coal strike.
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Wigan
Smi Tle
Wilson
Colorado
McDevitt Hires Band to Parade Statue in Washington
Butch McDevitt of Wilkes Barre leads a parade preliminary to presenting his statue to the Hall of Fame custodians. A motorcycle squad, the Marine Band, and a truck bearing the statue with the motto We move anything accompany the procession. Crowds block traffic and overshadow congressional activity.
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Washington, D. C
Butch” McDevitt
Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania
Hall of Fame
Washington
Capitol
Pennsylvania al
Japs Enter Domestic Worker Market in Seattle
The Martha Washington Home Workers' league passes a resolution alleging Orientals are rapidly supplanting white girls as domestics in Seattle homes. A meeting is set for Thursday night on the Liberty building's third floor to discuss the subject.
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Seattle
Martha Washington Home Workers’ League
Liberty Building
Hospital Z Zip Another For Westlake Hit
W Dukes of 21 W Eturia Ave ordered to report to police on the men who struck Mrs FE Thomas with a motorcycle Monday night at Westlake Ave and Stewart Ave, causing slight injuries.
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W. Eturia
Mra
FE. Thomas
Westlake Av
Stewart
Prohibition Peddler Committed After Street Spending
A. E. Hanson, proprietor of a Pike Street liquor store, was committed to Steilacoom on Tuesday after being found to have squandered money on the streets.
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Pike At
Stellacoom
Yachtmen Rescue Exhausted Water Spaniel Off Shore
On a long swim near Redondo Beach California on February 4 yachtmen picked up an exhausted water spaniel two miles from shore. The dog was brought ashore revived and fed.
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Redondo Beach
Cal
Politicians Discuss Japan Tensions and California Law
U.S. Senators Miles Poindexter of Washington and Oswald West of Oregon give cautious views on possible war with Japan. They defer to California voters on land ownership laws and note no consensus on a solution, citing railroad and contractor labor dynamics and regional concerns.
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Miles Poindexter
U. S
Washington
Japan
United States
California
St. Washington, D. C
Jagan
Debate on alien land laws across states and officials
Letters from Norman Hapgood and others discuss whether California should repeal its alien land law. Rep. Flood and Henry D. Flood express caution about war with Japan, while figures like Onoto Watanna argue for repeal as unjust. The exchange notes racial segregation as a basis for amity and cites Japanese concerns from New York and Berkeley.
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Pepone Winey
California
EP Hobson
Richmond P. Hobson
Montgomery, Ala
Freedom of movement and peace with Japan urged
Statements by Chas F Thwing of Western Reserve and Rev Russell H Conwell of Temple University advocate open movement rights, welcoming immigrants and peaceful relations with Japan. They argue hostile prejudices should not block global mobility and civilized living for newcomers.
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Chas. F. Thwing
Western Reserve University AT
Cleveland
Japan
America
Russell H. Conwell
Temple University OF Philadelphia
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Arms Rush From U S To Mexican Rebels After Embargo Lift
Washington reports President Wilson lifted the embargo on arms to Mexican rebels. Rebels rushed orders for rifles, quick firers, artillery, and ammunition, aiming to move supplies across the border to Torreon. Analysts foresee Huerta leading Federal troops to meet Villa, with loyalty among front-line soldiers a key factor.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Torreon
Huerta
Villa
Quick warns of global crisis over Asian immigration stance
Herbert Quick argues that the California alien land law and Japanese immigration use a Pacific world problem. He urges Washington to enforce a strict but diplomatically careful check on Japanese immigration.
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Japan
California
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Pacific Ocean
United States
Washington
Judge dissolves Lamb marriage amid harsh evidence
Mrs. Viretta Lamb testified she was forced to work as a logger by husband John R. Lamb, winning a decree of divorce. Court heard the couple married in Olympia in 1904 and moved near a mountaintop homestead. A witness claimed the child died from poverty and neglect. Victor Mann and Lula Mann, later facing the judge, prepared to renew vows in the room.
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Humphries
John R. Lamb
Olympia
Athe Mountaina
Reeser
Victor Mann
Lula Mann
Former Queens Boss Cassidy Jailed For Court Nomination Conspiracy
Jos Cassidy former democratic boss of Queens county is sentenced to 15 months in the penitentiary and a $100 fine for conspiring to sell a nomination for justice of the state supreme court. Former Congressman Willett, Jr. also convicted of buying the nomination receives a similar sentence.
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New York
State Supreme Court
Jos. Cassidy
Queens County
Willett, Jr
Six Die in Blaze at Kelliher Hotel Minnesota
A fire at the Kelliher hotel in Kelliher Minnesota killed six people and left two others missing with reports that seven more may die. Authorities investigated the blaze as crews fought to contain the flames and recover victims.
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Kelliher, Minn
Kelliher Hotel
Secretary Bryan urges delaying Asiastic exclusion bills
Secretary of State Bryan will urge the House immigration committee to hold any Asiastic exclusion bills until ongoing negotiations with Japan are concluded. The appeal is planned for tomorrow to influence legislative action on immigration policy.
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House
Japan
House Immigration Committee
Bryan
Safes Robbed in First Avenue Stores
A yeggman attempted two safe robberies at First Avenue firms last night. W L Camp of Pioneer Carriage Co and W H Maurey of Maurey Struthers found papers scattered and safes open. Only a few dollars were taken.
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Pioneer Carriage Co
W. H. Maurey
Maurey & Struthers
Munich Police Ban Public Tango Amid Royal Contenders
In Munich authorities forbid public tango displays beyond the royal and clerical circles, signaling tighter controls as public performances face suppression by police. The move contrasts with the activities of crowned heads and prelates observed in recent cultural clashes.
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Munich
Water Shut Off Notice For Georgetown District
Water will be shut off in the district supplied by the old Georgetown reservoir on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This notice informs residents of the temporary interruption and its scheduled hours.
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Georgetown
Townsend Woman Dances With Governor at Tacoma Ball
Tacoma report questions if Mrs. Townsend danced with Governor Lister at a local ball. Her tale sparks rumors and a confrontation with Steilacoom druggist P B Soles, who allegedly taunted her about the dance. The prosecutor's office reviews the incident as Townsend seeks redress for an affront.
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Harry Townsend
P. B. Soles
Soles
Townsend
Tal
Mr. Soles
Federal prisoners travel from Alaska to McNeill Island
United States Marshal Erwin brings six federal prisoners from Fairbanks to Seattle aboard the Northwestern. The group includes Frank Albinia an Italian sentenced to life for murder.
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Alaska
United States
Erwin
Seattle
McNeil’s Island
Frank Albinia
Baker to Talk at Chamber Assembly Tonight
Ortn C. Baker of New York will address the Central Council Social Agencies in the assembly room of the Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to attend the evening talk.
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Ortn C. Baker
New York
Central Council Social Agencies
Chamber of Commerce
Pick New Tyee Tilikums Name Vradenburg Kopa Konaway
The Tilikums of Elttnes select George F. Vradenburg as the new Tyee Kopa Konaway to succeed John C. Slater, whose term ends next Tuesday.
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Tilikums
Elttnes
George F. Vradenburg
John C. Slater
Seattle Musicians Gather for Dreamland Dance
Seattle musicians members of local union No. 76 entertained at a dance last night at Dreamland. Proceeds will fund a sinking fund to assist ill union members.
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Seattle
Dreamland
Man Receives Court Permission to Use New Name
Walla Walla Feb 4 After 34 years known as James Fillmore Boyd James Fillmore Dougherty gains court permission to use the name for life He says the change is for simplicity and to avoid confusion when he marries and resumes his real name
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James Fillmore Dougherty
Dougherty
Hyatt-Fowells School Ad Claims Superior Worth
An advertisement for the Hyatt Fowells School on 4th and Pine asserts its bookkeeping and shorthand course offers superiority and real value, noting higher costs and longer completion time as tradeoffs.
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Hyatt-Fowells School
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