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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
6
A collage of witty observations and sly jabs on society, fashion, science, politics, and money. Notable lines mock topics from vaccines and telephones to nickels and corsets, with quips about Niagara Falls stunts and a New York pamphlet urging American speech.
Senator Stephen J. Stilwell of the Bronx wins exoneration in a bribery extortion inquiry as the New York Senate votes 28 to 21 against sustaining charges. Ten Judiciary Committee members favored the charges. Stilwell’s hour long defense moved many to emotion as the chamber acted as jury.
Postmaster General Burleson announced that the Administration will keep Republican postmasters in place to the end of their terms if no charges affect their efficiency. He said the department will run on business lines, with possible removals only where necessary.
President Charles I. Mellen and Vice President E. H. Mc Henry of the New Haven road are held on bench warrants in Bridgeport court. At the request of State's Attorney Stiles Judson they face manslaughter charges over the Springfield express wreck near Westport in October.
President Wilson dismissed Willis L. Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau since 1895, amid charges of misuse of power and to promote Moore’s campaign for the Secretary of Agriculture. Foreman Burns was suspended for links to the effort and unions urged Moore’s cabinet appointment.
Jewelry establishments and other firms across the country raise wireless masts near or at their stores to receive the official time sent from the Navy wireless station at Arlington Virginia each night at ten o'clock. The measure aims to synchronize clocks and timing devices nationwide.
In Noisy le Grand near Paris the balloon Zodiac exploded in midair killing four military aviators and a civilian pilot. The car struck a chimney and wires, then crashed and local peasants found the five men injured. two officers died on scene, the civilian died minutes later, and Captain Clavenad died in Vincennes hospital.
In Salonika, Greek aviator Lieutenant Archyiroplous and passenger Constantinos Manos, a prominent Cretan chief, were killed when their plane plunged from about 2000 feet. The incident occurred during a flight noted for its perilous ascent and fatal outcome.
Malone New York reports seven people burned to death in a blaze at the De Wilson Hotel an old wooden structure caused by an explosion. Two were seriously injured by jumping from the third story and others were rescued by firefighters. Names of the dead include Albert Robideau John Timmons Fred Truechon Tony musician Philip O Connor Michael Cooney and John Moss others injured include Mrs Premo vaudeville actor A Martin. The hotel was fully occupied with fifteen or more people asleep when the explosion occurred seen by John Rhodes a street clerk.
In Tokio a mass meeting of twenty thousand urged the Japanese government to take arms against the alien land bill before the California Legislature. Speakers denounced the government’s submissive stance and criticized its handling of the issue.
Robert H. Petty former president of the Washington National Bank Washington New Jersey was found guilty of embezzling bank funds by a U S District Court jury before Judge Relstab The bank suffered a loss of 30000 dollars from his speculative operations and testimony described him as supreme in the bank.
In Milford Massachusetts a mob of about 500 IWW sympathizers including striking Draper Company workers battled police at the railroad station. The confrontation followed an attempt to keep William Lapworth and Sons elastic web makers away from work as IWW leaders sought to spark a general strike.
In Clarksburg 500 Grasselli Chemical Company workers walked off the job to protest a six month jail sentence given to two men for carrying revolvers in violation of the pistol law. Sheriff Stout and deputies were called to the plant to restore order amid a largely foreign born workforce.
In Sacramento California reports describe renewed hostile demonstrations in Japan over anti alien land legislation. Senate leaders defer action while awaiting possible Washington guidance on treaty rights of Japanese citizens. President Wilson may be urged to weigh in. A Senate poll shows broad support for anti alien measures with few endorsing foreign controlled interests.
In Tokyo a mass meeting involving many willing to protest spurred extreme retaliatory talk as war songs echoed through the crowd. Anonymous editors outline plans to seizure of the Philippines and Hawaii while Count Okuma warns diplomacy and courts are powerless. only Christianity may prevent war.
President Wilson and advisers reviewed alien land laws in California New York and the District of Columbia finding little difference with Californias pending bill Japan has objected and the President will not intervene sending no officials to California.
Washington and California lawmakers endorse an Anti-Alien Land Act aimed chiefly at Japan. They argue Japanese immigration increases pressure in California with 2000 picture brides yearly and claim natives cannot assimilate. Critics warn the move targets Japanese land ownership and alters regional demographics.
Columbus reports the Congressional Gerrymander bill passed both houses, creating twenty two districts. Democrats Bowdle, Post, Sharp, Bathrick, Francis and either Crosser or Bulkley stand to lose seats, along with Republican Willis.
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