Roosevelt Tackles California Japanese School Issue in Message
President Roosevelt presented Congress with a Metcalf report on his San Francisco inquiry. The findings show few Japanese children attend public schools, no binding exclusion for older pupils, and access issues keep many from attending. Hostility and boycotts against Japanese subjects are noted, with warnings that federal power would enforce the treaty if protections fail.
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Washington
California
Rooeevelt
Congres
Metcalf
San Francisco
Fale Lowing
Apd
Khet
Met_enlt
cMendar
United States
Aage
Raa Francisco
Meteau
Shearon
Committee On Innen Affairs
Boll
Labor Boycott and Graft Allegations in School Case
Secretary Metcalf reports that board actions on May 6 1805 and Oct 11 1806 were influenced by Japanese and Korean exclusive League aimed at extending the Chinese exclusion act to exclude Japanese and Koreans. The article details boycotts, violence, and union dealings, noting violence against Japanese in San Francisco and internal political tension over school age Japanese attendance and alien children.
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Mateal
California
San Wonnessco
Tam Frank
Tie
Atste
United States
Stste
Metcalf
Cooks and Waiters Union
Native Union
Japanese Imprinal University
Vulon
Japanese New World
San Francisco
Traw's Trial Expedited In White Murder Case
New York December 19. Harry Kendall Thaw’s murder trial for Stanford White’s death was set for January 24 in the New York State Supreme Court. Justice Newburger approved the date after Thaw’s counsel withdrew the commission to take evidence in the Far West, with Clifford W. Hattridge and John B. Gleason arguing. The district attorney did not object to an early trial, and the order was signed by Justice Newburger.
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New York
Harry Kendall
New York State Supreme Court
Stanford White
Justice Newburger
Mantal Wade
Thaw
Far West
Smith
Renewal of Real Slavery Extraordinary Charge
An involuntary servitude charge is filed in federal court by Dan January against James Patrick and I. D. Carter in Dankin County Mississippi. January and his wife and six children allege two years of forced labor, sale to Patrick for 1920.95, and withholding release until the debt was canceled. He alleges physical abuse by Carter with a whip, leaving severe injuries.
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Kamer
Freudin County
Temmedane
Reik
Miss
Dan January
James . Patrick
Dankin County
I. D. Carter
Carter
Hiim
Patrick
Jentary
Wis
Hundred Passengers Ride Locomotive After Detroit Toledo Rail Crash
A wreck on the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton line south of Ottawa left a broken rail sending coaches into an embankment. About a hundred passengers, forced to ride a locomotive twelve miles in freezing weather, survived with injuries to Simmerman and several New dangers, while a relief train carried them to their destinations.
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Lima
Detroit, Toledo and Ironton
Ottawa
Simmerman
South
Solon
Breakman
Cottrell
Harry Miller
Audubon society reports Grand Cochere Island submerged
New Orleans officials announce Grand Cochere Island a 100 acre Gulf of Mexico reservation where the Gallgiter of Thomas Taggart once lived was submerged by last September's hurricane. Bremerton Island was found underwater and a flock of pelicans with broken wings noted, as four trappers visited the site.
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New Orleans
Audubon Society
Grand Cochere Island
Hind Island
Gulf of Mexico
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National
Miller
Bremerton Island
National interest in two life insurance votes at Gotham
Huge election in New York Life and Mutual Life Insurance polls draws massive sums and ballots. Officials project administration tickets winning with strong majorities, while reform groups expect close margins. Ballots at home offices and proxies total around six hundred thousand, with administration leading by sizable estimates.
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New York Ifc
Mutual
International Poli Holdas’ Committee
Samuel Untermyer
Reform
William Nelson Cromwell
New York Life Insurance Company
Cromwell
Home Office
Ivor
International Committee
Yent-To-Thie
Admeinintration
la Total Administration
Deadly fire destroys Jefferson Clock in Goshen Indiana
A massive blaze in Goshen tears through the Jefferson Clock building, causing about 150000 dollars in damage with 45 percent insured. Key losses include Sandora Hay & Neidig, Stiver & Smith furniture, and Stauffer & Fehlebarger. Origin linked to a basement fire at Stiver & Schith’s store. Elkhart sent aid by train.
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Goshen
Ind
Jefferson
Sandora, Hay & Neidig
Stiver & Smith
Furniture
Eblk
Jodie
Stauffer & Fehlebarger
Dbrig
Omees
Stiver & Schith'e Fumiturs
Excelsior
City of
Elkhart
Mallucination of a Woman Leaves Pastor for New Charge
Bloomington Dec 19 The decision announced by Mrs Georgie Lathrop of Adams county to move pastor Reg R Meigs of Urbana to another town is based on her claim he hypnotized her and that she must be free from his influence. She sent over 100 letters but harmed no one beyond her persistent calls.
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Obie
Caretn
Coshocton
Eason
Circuit Comet
Ben Deckerson
Penitentiary Annex
Dickinson
Kate Hughes
Bloomington
Regg'r. V. Meigs
Adams County
Igequel Yo
Mira
Georgie Lathrop
Adama County
Fteeve
Man Pleads Guilty in Grand Trunk Theft Case
Floyd Stratton, 26, of Lansing area, allegedly stole 376 from Grand Trunk Railway while employed as a ticket agent at Fenton. He arrived from Chicago with a woman companion, later moved to Battle Creek and Nile, claiming the money was given to a woman. he plans to waive exam and plead guilty Monday.
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Grand Trunk
Flist
Mich
Floyd
Stratton
Lansing
Chicago
Grand Trunk Railroad, Company
Fenton
Biratton
Alpena
Nilen
Howe
Lower State Street
Russsian Japanese Talks Enter Favorable Stage
Negotiations between Russia and Japan have moved into a favorable phase with rupture no longer feared. A satisfactory agreement on fishing rights along the Biberan coast and drying-station privileges is expected, avoiding outside mediation. A strong argument favors Australia grant to quell claims amid limited naval patrols amid the Pacific waters.
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Bt. Petersburg
Biberlan
Varied 1900s News Snapshots Include Shortage and Wages
A survey of brief items shows a senator proposing a pill for aviary certification for military officers, Tennessee banker Thomas Plater aged 77 dead in Nashville, immigration figures reaching 180000 in six months, and King Oscar's health bulletin count. Other notes mention freight car shortages, a Norfolk thermometer, hospitalizations in New York, Rabbi Levy opening a national house, and payroll wage increases for Pacific Toinls and Everett Mills workers in Massachusetts. Additional items report a St Louis salary suit, Shah’s cautious condition, a missing divorced man in Bryan, a train fatality in Camden, and Joliet steel wage hikes for 3000 workers.
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Thomas Plater
Tennessee
Nashville
Trallatin
Oscar
Ber
Adenix
Hug
Pelig
St. Louis
Norfolk
Neb
Bitton McCabe
New York
M. 8. Levy
San Francisco
The
Indian Agency
Muskogee
I. T
Elk
City of
Éircutt
Pacific Toinls
Everett Mills
Lawrence
Mass
London
Eleran
Shah
Grain Blockade Hits Northwest Farmers Hard
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings reveal the grain blockade depresses wheat prices, leaving farmers unable to sell. Reports from North Dakota describe overflowing elevators, no open market, and farmers forced to sell at low prices or haul grain home after repeating offers. Telegrams show coal and rail cooperation easing distress in some areas.
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Minneapolis
Der
Northwest
Mary Polate
North Dakota
Homie Agin
Star Railway Witness Reveals Car Shortage Insight
J W Bowen Great Northern superintendent testified on railcar supply and switching times, stating 898 miles managed, about ten hours for a train, fifteen for switching, and six if no inspections. He described coal margins, car shortages, and inquiries into in transit shipments amid a broader commission surprise at fuel shortages. A county commissioner's pocketbook was found after loss and theft suspicions, with $25 missing from the recovered purse.
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J. W. Bowen
Great Northern
Will- Mar
Bowen
Jim
Compalselon
Cary
Elose
Columbus
Ind
Joseph Burney
Hope
Indianapolis
Burney
Typewriters Repaired as Experts Join Velga Home
Repair services advertised for all typewriters and cash registers with a newly secured expert from Oliver Typewriter Co. A theft at Joseph Velga’s residence on Dec. 5 saw over $4,000 in towels and jewelry stolen, reward offered for return and for arrest of Gabriel Hilt and Louise Louys who were Velga servants. Lulu Glasser to Wed Ralph Herse in New York engagement confirmed. wedding date not set. Grand jury begins inquiry into New York Life Insurance Company affairs after legislative hearings.
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Oliver Typewriter Co
Joseph Welgz
WM. A, Welty CO
West Park West
Fourth Street
Gabriel Hilt
Louise Louys
Velga
Hilt
Miss Louys
Lulu Glaser
New York
Misa
Lulu Glass
United States
Ralph ©. Herse
Grant
New York Life Insurance Company
Winter Half Tariff Train Tickets to Iowa by CGW
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers half tariff tickets to Iowa on Saturdays and Sundays in winter with rates valid for travel in both directions. The program highlights weekend access to Iowa destinations at reduced fares and applies to return trips as well.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Iowa
LaTLer C P and A Information at Big Store
A fragment notes asking for information from F H LaTler and the C P and A. It directs readers to C H Eighmeys Big Store for candy Christmas trees and Helly.
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C. H. Eighmey's
Big Store
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FANCO
Howen Boycot
Balligeresi
Tepancoo
Secretarf’ Metcalf
Heport
Senate
Traw
Jana
Ulf Island
Mise Taggart
Gol. Smith
J. B. Thomn
Ween
Charleston
W. Val
Blue Creek
George Goddwin
William Armstrong
John Cart
Mark Cart
Lauren
Laurie ‘Kelly
Goodwin
McCormick
Paris
Japan
M. ‘Hurino
France
St. Petersburg
Lea Tgam
Strug
Gotham
New York Life
Mutual Life Tosurance Companies
Patates
Union
Companien
Wil
Pont
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Bruteal Reserve Life Inurance Company
Security Mutual of
Decater
Bethesda Hospital
Alty
Melba
Marricad
George M. Armstrong
Mie Melba
Ruby Otway
Ot Way
Park Lane
Prince Francia of
Tee
Devonshire
Ireland
Renry Snas
Boonepin County
Ewulta
Mill
Lang
Wold
Detroit
Grand Trunk Raillroad
George W. Alexander
Toca!tre Dsurer
Grand Trim
Ines
St Clair
Jaman M. Muir
Wisconsin Coal Dealers
Milwaukee
Tiiboin and
Wisconsin Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Bryan
John P. Long
Long
Camden
N. J
Joliet, IM
United States Steel Corporation
Joliet
Interstate Board
Star Railway Witness
Waterloo, Iowa
Illinois Central Railroad
Ohio River
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas
North and
South Dakota
Nebraska
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Illinois
Michigan
Colorado
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