A Yellow Pearl and the Chinese Servant Debate
The piece discusses English Canada immigration policy and bias in British Columbia. It contrasts Chinese and Japanese workers in households, noting the head tax and pricing effects on servants. It highlights Vancouver editor W. Nicol favoring Chinese exclusion and praise for Japanese, and mentions Chinatown leader Lee Mong Kow as interpreter and figure of wealth.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Dana
Vancouver
Canada
Chinatown
Nicol
Mr. Nicol
America
United States
Lee Mong Kow
Lee
Lee Mong Kow Warns of Chinese Territorial Risk
Lee Mong Kow expresses pessimism about the outcome of the Russo Japanese war and China’s territorial integrity. He notes Russia shielded China with a leaseholds and treaty port protection, but warns the bear is dead and Japan seeks power and territory, challenging Chinese strength.
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Lee Mong Kow
Renalta
China
Lee
Russia
Exar
Taft Party Arrives in Yokohama After Brief Welcomes
Secretary Taft and party reached Yokohama aboard the Manchuria amid decorations. Minister Griscom and Japanese officials greeted Taft and Miss Roosevelt on deck before the group boarded a special train to Tokyo. In Tokyo they stayed at Bhiba Palace while Miss Roosevelt went to the American Legation.
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Yokohama
Taft
Manchuria
Griscom
Imperial Household
Foreign Offices
War Department
Miss Roosevelt
Tokio
Bhiba
Dear Baron Komura Arrives in New York Exhausted After Flight
The Baron Komura was cleared at 9 46 this morning and soon met with Ambassador Takahira at the Waldorf Astoria. They plan talks with the president to review work ahead. Portsmth NH reports he may stay in New York about five days and is tired from his flight from Japan.
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New York
Baron Komura
Mintster
Takahira
Waldorf-Astoria
Portsmouth
N. H
Beron Komura
Japan
Salmon Run At Full Tide In Puget Sound
Anacortes reports a major salmon run to celebrate the fourth anniversary of a large sockeye run. More than 300,000 fish lifted from traps from Saturday to Monday, with total catches expected near 406,000 as canneries report. Steamboat captains say waters teem with fish and blackfish follow the shoal, hinting at a strong Fraser River run.
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Anacortes
Puget
Humber
Gulf of Georgia
Frazer River
Gulf
Cannery Salt Water Bath Draws Crowds and Labor Scenes
Gulf traps drive heavy salmon runs as canneries stack fish on floors and workers, including Chinese laborers covered in blood, process the catch amid steam. Also notes Mrs J P Jacobson hosting Stevens Relief Corps and Post at 1511 East Alder and a Northern Pacific July 20th buffet grill service between Seattle and Spokane. KH Brooks advertises men s shirts and Alki Natatorium offers daily warm salt water baths for patrons.
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J. P. Jacobson
Stevens Relief Corps
East Alder
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Spokane
Blood Poisoning Cure Promoted By Dr Brown
An old medical advertisement touts a blood poisoning treatment claiming it purges the body of disease through a system free of dangerous drugs. The claim asserts removal of impurities from blood bones and tissues, promising renewed health and strength. It identifies Dr Brown of Arch Street and Seattle Drug Co as sources.
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Rey
Brown
Arch St. Pita
Seattle Only Or Drug Co
Loemon
High School Girls Work With Chinamen to Earn College Funds
Anacortes on July 2. White girls employed at the local canneries earn about four dollars a day filling cans. This first year they have become expert at loading machinery. The shift to mechanized work will displace them, as many are high school girls paying expenses through college.
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Anacortes
Conductor Bert Johnson Hurt Near Garden City Station
Bert Johnson, a conductor for the Seattle Renton and Southern electric line, was severely injured at 7 AM Monday near Garden City station when he jumped from a car to fix a switch, struck an oncoming car, and fell. He suffered a shoulder fracture and was hospitalized, with prospects for work within weeks.
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Bert Johnson
Seattle, Renton & Southern Electric
Garden City
Johnson
Seattle General Hospital
English speaking mill workers stall Aberdeen strike
Aberdeen July 25. Striking millhands failed to show for work despite an agreement to report in. Crowds gathered demanding immediate wage raises. Manager Mack insisted on English speaking workers claiming he cannot pay 2 to 1 for translation and would hire those who can speak English.
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Aberdeen
Mack
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old Seattle Daily Star ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with a free sample offer and pamphlet. It claims relief for kidney liver and bladder ailments and lists fifty cent to one dollar bottle sizes. Readers urged to write to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and note the Seattle newspaper mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Seattle Daily Star
Binghamton, N. Y
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Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Sts
Firat Ave. Beattie
Ballard
Bagley's Corner
Mellen
Hakay
Robinson
Heady’s Barber Shop
Washington
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Ptio
Rae Thumaiie
Orie
Kay
Josh
Dse
Clendening-Anglim CO
Oxfords
Goodyear
SDE
Reni
Wee Imei Sree Ee
VNIVN
Women's Union
Ando
N. Brooks & To.orf
Alki
Ee Woo
Hee Wo
Washington Street
Seatue
Williams Optical Co
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