President Wilson appeals to California over anti alien laws
President Wilson telegraphs Governor Johnson and California legislators urging rejection of anti alien measures that would violate treaty obligations with Japan. He argues Californias actions could embarrass the US, protests discrimination, and urges following existing laws used by other states and Japan.
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Washington
Wilson
California
Congress
Johnson
United States
Japan
Governor Receives Wilson Telegram on Alien Hag Protest
Sacramento reports Governor Johnson received President Wilson's protest telegram this morning. He copied a special message to both houses of the legislature confirming receipt with a brief prefatory note and no further comment.
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Sacramento
Johnson
Wilson
Arson Squad London Still Busy
An eccentric report notes ongoing arson activity as London’s arson squad remains active. Vague references to Birmingham and Birmingham lace factories suggest widespread property damage with notes of equipment losses and fires continuing.
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London
Thedsworth Lace
Birmingham
Court's Sound Advice to Annie Bell
London court advised Annie Bell a suffragette sentinel to stick to the needle and drop the revolver as she was arrested outside the jail during the imprisonment of armed wife revolver incident.
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London
Annie Bell
Forest fires menace settlers in southern British Columbia
Moosejaw Sask April 22 reports widespread fires fanned by strong winds from the south and southwest. Damages run into thousands of dollars with homesteaders ruined and stock growers facing financial distress from grass destruction.
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Moosejaw
Sask
Belgium Ends Ten Day Political Strike for Equal Suffrage
In Brussels Premier De Brief announces government acceptance of a Masson resolution to reform the Belgian parliamentary franchise ending the strike. King Albert conferred with the premier and agreed to concessions, signaling a return to work for nearly half a million unionists who sought equal suffrage and an end to plural voting.
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Belgium
Ihe
Charles de B
Chamber of Deputies
Masson
Chamber
Parliamenary Committee
Albert
Baseball Trust Target Sparks Reform Push
A fragmented note reports a movement led by a vocal advocate aiming to dismantle the baseball trust and push for reorganizing the sport’s governance. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
Turkish Troops Scramble for Food on Adriatic Front
From Vienna dated April 22 sixteenthousand Turkish soldiers march from Janina toward Fiera on the Adriatic coast. The marchers suffer heavy hunger with many in starvation as the force nears the coast.
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Daves Ae
Janina
Jaegee
Fiera
Adriatic
Prisoners Return Agreement Between Greece Serbia and Turkey
Constantinople reports a truce extending ten days between Greece, Serbia, and Turkey with an agreement to halt hostilities. The Greek and Turkish governments will begin repatriation of prisoners of war, starting with a first batch of 5000. A seaport is designated but must refrain from further military actions.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Bulgaria
Proposed Currency Bill Aims for Gradual Changes
Washington April 22 Chairman Owen told the senate banking and currency committee that after an informal conference with President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo changes to the currency bill will be gradual not radical. He said the plan resembles the regional bank system and will involve reserves from banks nationwide. Leaders describe the proposals as neither radical nor abrupt.
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Washington
Owen
Senate Banking and Currency Committees
Wilson
McAdoo
Glass Ofing
Arbor Day Observed Across South Dakota
Pierre April 22 in re proclaimation of Governor observed Arbor Day by public societies throughout the state.
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Arbor Day
South Dakota
Pierre
South
Fairbanis Sees Major Spring Cleanup in Poanae District
Officials in Poanae district announce a spring cleanup plan aimed at reforming umpire assignments. The projected cost is estimated at five million dollars and includes substantial citywide improvements and staffing changes.
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Fairbanis
Staat
Umps
Sos Heien Ta Tei Poanae
Restoration of 3000 Acres Along Snake River Announced
Federal restoration orders return 3008 acres along the Snake River Idaho from power site reservesNos 117 120 and 283 to public domain. Land becomes subject to settlement May 10 1913 and entry or other appropriation June 7 1913. Description covers Boise Meridian township 3 south range 1 east sections 26 27 and 4 with specific quarter sections listed.
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United States
General
Washington
William Balderek
Boise Land Office
Saaekier
Ister
Boise
Idaho
Snake River
Auto taxes due May 7 under new horsepower based law
A new law in Bied takes effect next month affecting all autoists and motorcyclists in Idsho. Taxes will be assessed according to machine horsepower, with due date set for May 7.
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Bied
Idsho
Idaho Orders Auto and Motorcycle Licenses by May Seventh
The state requires about 3000 vehicle owners in Idaho to obtain licenses and pay taxes to use public roads. Secretary of State Gif ford’s office sent blank license applications to dealers and owners listing owner details vehicle make model motor power and horsepower. Tax rates vary from 15 to 40 dollars for autos and five dollars for motorcycles with plate fees and dealer charges included.
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Idaho
Secretary of State
Gifford
New Tariff Bill Deemed Delusion by Republicans
Washington April 22 Republicans on the ways and means committee denounce the Democratic tariff bill as a delusion and a snare. They claim the radical revision is uncalled for, unasked by the people, and would harm business with higher duties and free lists. The minority says production costs and export aims are misaligned with the plan and warns of accountability after enactment.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
New Democratic Tariff Bill Moves in Congress
Washington April 22 The complete Ways and Means Committee advanced the new Democratic tariff bill by a party line vote. Leader Underwood pledged day and night sessions to speed passage and expects general debate to begin tomorrow with a aim to finish in five days under the five minute rule.
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Washington
Ermal
Underwood
Sundry Civil Bill Dominates Washington News
Washington reports on the sundry civil appropriation debate as congress weighs the bill amid broad coverage of its provisions and political maneuvering. The April 22 dispatch highlights funding items, committee action, and anticipated votes affecting federal programs.
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Washington
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