Japanese Boy Keikichi Aoki Chosen for Court Test Case
San Francisco reports Keikichi Aoki ten year old, son of Mitehi sugu Aoki, selected by Japan and the United States to be the subject of a court test on the Japanese educational problem in California. Consul Uyeno and the US district attorney back the selection, making the case a pivotal issue as it proceeds toward the highest court. The board of education approves the selection and the case advances rapidly, while Attorney General Young pursues a separate action demanding a public hearing on railroad capital stock.
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California
Keikichi Aoki
Mitehisugu Aoki
Pine Street
San Francisco
Japan
United States
New York Herald
Oriental School
Board of Education
Uyeno
Aoki
Aoiki
Young
Theat Northern
State Railroad Commission
Simple Life in Fort Forty Years and the Nervous Nation
Chicago specialists discuss a shift toward calmer, saner living across the country. Dr John R Murphy warns nervous prostration may end in two generations. The dispatch notes westward acceleration of strenuous life and eastern leisure, with older communities seen as more tranquil.
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Chicago
New York
John R. Murphy
Lesa
Tomer
Court Keeps Case Open Amid Unforeseen Complications
Lawyers say the case remains active in court with potential hurdles expected due to possible unforeseen complications. No final ruling is announced as proceedings continue and parties await further developments.
Beer Plugs in Kansas Brewed From Extracted Pulp
A Topeka dispatch reports a new beer product sold in plug form like tobacco to satisfy Jayhawker thirst. Each plug yields four to six servings, claiming authenticity and purity with state board of health approval and guarantees. The development reportedly overcomes state prohibition and federal revenue barriers.
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Topeka
Kansas State Board of Health Haus
Great Northern Files Notice of Stock Issue
The Great Northern Railway company filed with the secretary of state notice of a directors action to issue 60 million dollars in additional stock. The certificate is signed by President James J. Hill and Secretary Edward T. Nichols.
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St. Paul
Great Northern Railway Company
Secretary of State
Board of Directors
James J. Hill
Edward T. Nichols
Nervousness Debate Splits Chicago Health Panel
Health Commissioner Whalen cites a department study showing a decline in nervousness in Chicago and the U S as a whole while Dr William N Senn disagrees calling nervous prostration a national malady. He warns of doom if reforms do not return to a simpler life.
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Whalen
Department
Chicago
United States
William N. Senn
Mexican Central Rail Conductors Win Wage Increase
The Mexican Central railroad conductors announce the road grants the wage increase they demanded. The Halifax dockyard is formally taken over by Canada from Britain. George H. Lindsay, 65, is seriously ill with pneumonia in Brooklyn, New York. Seattle High School defeats Chicago North Division 11 to 6. An oil gusher at Sapulpa, Indian Territory, flows 1,920 barrels per day, a record in the fields.
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Mexican Central Railroad
Halifax
N. S
Government of
Canada
George H. Lindsay
Brooklyn
N. Y
Seattle
Wash
Indian Territory
Sapalpa
Gans Dominates Tierman In Tonopah Fight
Joe Gans outboxed Herman Tierman from start to finish in Tonopah Nevada. Gans landed cleanly and floor the challenger in the eighth round, while Tierman admitted the better man won. The crowd roared for the popular kid as Gans apologized after a clash during the second round.
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Herman
Tierman
Chicago
Gans
Joe
Tie
Cans
Goff Resigns from New York Recorder Post
John W. Goff resigns as New York’s recorder after a distinguished bench career. He was elected to the Supreme Court in November and became a justice that day.
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New York
Supreme Court
John W. Goff
Endowment Promises Tree Admission Day at Cincinnati Museum
Mrs. Thomas J. Emery donates 100000 dollars to the Cincinnati Art Museum in memory of her husband. The gift calls for a Saturday Tree Admission Day spanning all parts of the museum to welcome visitors.
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Cincinnati
Thomas J. Emery
Cincinnati Art Museum
Museu
Twain Plans Autobiography Footnotes to Foil Piracy
A Washington dispatch claims Mark Twain devised a plan to extend copyright by embedding autobiographical material in new editions of his books. After the original copyright expires, new editions would print portions of his life as footnotes, tied to each work. The scheme aims to deter piracy and keep editions circulating with the autobiography.
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Mark Twain
Washington
New York Times
Congress
Mark
Clemens
Tom Sawyer
Missouri
West
Cured of Long Trouble by New Discovery This Year
It is eleven years since I had consumption and escaped it. I. Floyd of Kershaw writes of weight loss to 135 pounds with constant coughing. After six months on Dr King's New Discovery, his cough and lung trouble disappeared and weight returned to 170 pounds. Thousands healed yearly. Guaranteed at Stewart's for 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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O. Floyd
Kershaw
8. C
Dr. King
Stewart
Old Hank Rose of Mason Dies After Snow Exposure
Mason Michigan January 2. Old Hank Rose 75 longtime Civil War veteran of the Ninth Michigan cavalry dies from exposure after sleeping in the snow. He had a history of baths only by ducking and lived alone on his farm and in derelict buildings. A vigilance committee gave him a bath and new clothes last summer.
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Mason, Mich
Hank" Rose
Ninth Michigan Cavalry
Mason
Grand Rapids
Walter
Sycamore Creek
Kidney Trouble Warning and Cure Advertisement
An insidious danger of kidney trouble is highlighted with a warning that the disease progresses quietly toward a fatal illness. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Bright
One Side of His Face Gone in Michigan Tragedy
Elmer Sturtevant a woodsman died after placing a shotgun barrel in his mouth and pulling the trigger. He was found dead in his home by his brother and three neighbors. One side of his face was entirely shot away.
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Copemish
Mich
Elmer Sturtevant
Tie
Sea Gate Proposed For Robert Fulton Memorial
The New York Times reports a sea gate plan for the Robert Fulton monument. Columbia President Nicholas Murray Butler backs the idea and the monument association prepares to discuss it. Richard Delafield, National Park Bank president and treasurer, says the sea gate would aid visiting dignitaries and yacht clubs while funding monument care. Governor elect Hughes has agreed to join the site committee.
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Robert Fulton
New York Times
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Monument Association
Richard Delafield
National Park Bank
Butler
New York
Delafield
Elect Hughes
Association
Deshler and Neary Fought Ten-Round Draw at Badger Club
Milwaukee on January 2 saw light welterweights Dave Deshler of Cambridge Mass and Charley Neary of Milwaukee battle to a fierce ten-round draw at 135 pounds before the Badger Athletic club.
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Pought
Milwaukee
Dave Deshler
Cambridge
Mass
Charley Neary
Badger Athletic Club
Icc to Probe Block Signal Systems on Two Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission has reached an agreement to investigate block signal systems on the Southern and Baltimore and Ohio railways after recent disasters. The probe aims to determine causes of collisions and derailments that led to injuries and loss of life.
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Washington
Jan
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
Delaware Deadlock Broken in House Speaker Vote
Dover Delaware January 2 The Republican caucus ended an all night deadlock with Richard Hodgson selected as speaker candidate over the rival backed by United States Senator Alee. Hodgson is aligned with ex US Senator Higgins.
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Delaware
Dover
Del
House
Richard Hodgson
United States
Higgins
Alee
Parody Delights Congress Before Christmas Session
New York World's Washington correspondent reports a holiday parody that amused members of Congress. The verse jokes about Teddy’s life and the idea that departures leave “teeth marks on the octopus,” reflecting playful political wit during the period.
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Congress
New York World
Washington
Teddy
Ingenious Folding Bed for Motorcar Invented
An inventor has patented a folding bed designed to be carried on a motorcar. The device folds into a compact form for roadside use and provides a portable sleeping surface, illustrating early innovations in mobile comfort.
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