Editorial Condemns Japan's China Demands as Dependent Power
London April 30 The Daily News blasts Japan's demands on China as violating equal rights and harming China’s sovereignty. Ambassador Chinda visits the State Department amid warnings the move could render China a dependent state and drive a wedge between regions.
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Japan Reconsiders China Demands Amid British Pressure
Tekin reports Japan’s new proposals to China show concessions. They drop the nonalienation of China’s coastal territory, and Britain’s influence prompts likely changes to rail disputes. Ambassador met Secretary Bryan for nearly an hour, first since submitting Japan’s 21 demands.
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Japan
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Japan Mail
State Department
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Séetars
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Allies Beset At Gallipoli In Dardanelles Battle
London readers were told official dispatches frame Dardanelles news to sway neutrals. British and French forces, splitting objectives, landed to seize Gallipoli and push along both shores. Turkish losses reported heavy as Allies claim success near Sedd el Bahr and Kabatepe. Berlin reports say 30,000 French and British troops landed across both straits.
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Berlin
Dardanelles
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Tuesaday
Amsterdam
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Overseas
Americans Allowed To Prove They Bought German Goods Before March
British embassy announces that American importers may prove purchases of German goods prior to March 1, 1915 by contract and arrival at a neutral port before March 15. If proofs are presented early enough, authorities will consider them when deciding discharge under the order in council of March 11.
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Wessel
United States
Order In Council
German Prisoners Not in Solitary, Officers Have Rooms
London April 29. Parliamentary secretary of the admiralty Thomas J Mr Namara stated in the House of Commons that German submarine prisoners in Britain are not in solitary confinement. They are kept separate from other German prisoners at Chatham and Davenport detention barracks and enjoy privileges including officers having servants, clean quarters, smoking rooms gyms, and the right to write and receive letters and money from friends.
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Biddle Invites Noted Guests to Champagne Reception
After the Duke wedding, boxing star Philadelphia Jack OBrien and Tony Biddie sparring partner attended with Mrs. Brien. Warden Bob McKenty of Eastern Penitentiary and Mission head George Long joined guests in church and reception. Despite temperance pledges, champagne flowed at the celebration.
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Washington Post
Hiladelphia
Bob McKenty
Eastern Penitentiary
George Long
Imasmuch Mission Iso
Mr Biddie
Railway firms win or bid on massive wartime orders
New York reports a $30,000,000 Russian war contract for shrapnel metal went to a railway equipment manufacturer. The contract is unrelated to the $60,000,000 American Locomotive order earlier closed. Either American Car and Foundry or Pressed Steel Car is the bidder. Westinghouse Electric cites no comment while stock activity fuels speculation of a $20,000,000 order.
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Westinghouse Electric Offcrai A
Plan to Merge Churches in Des Moines Meeting
In Des Moines on April 29 the board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in session to consider a proposed organic union of the Methodist Episcopal Church the Methodist Episcopal Church South and the Protestant Methodist Church. A committee including Bishops Cranston Bashford Hughes and Hamilton was elected to study plans for unification. Bishop Earl Cranston of Washington DC, a leader of the merger movement, made an extensive statement.
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Washington, DC
Lookers Found Guilty in Securities Case Against Realty Firm
New York April 29 Pierre M Looker former president of Men ton Realty and Investment Corp found guilty in US district court on seven counts for promoting a securities sale and defrauding investors of about 1 million by claiming dividends up to 19 percent through New York and other offices. Los Angeles April 28 Charles A Elder and eight former Los Angeles Investment Co officials indicted by county grand jury for illegally loaning themselves 1 237 000 from stockholders nationwide.
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Pierre M. Looker
Menaton Realty and Investment Corporation
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Los Angeles Investment Company
Goethals to Decide Route for Atlantic Fleet via Panama Canal
Secretaries Garrison and Daniels conferred over plans to send the Atlantic fleet through the Panama Canal in July for participation in the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. More talks will follow when Maj Gen Goethals arrives in Washington. Dr Rafaeli Zaldivar, new Salvadoran minister, was welcomed by President Wilson, highlighting warm ties between the nations.
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Italy’s war entry tied to concerted Allied push and territory terms
Report from Rome dated April 29 states Italy has reached an unofficial understanding with Britain and France on entering World War. Key points include synchronized military action to avoid central powers’ bolstering, a postwar boundary award for Italy, and a future alliance with the triple entente. France allegedly aided negotiations. Britain initially resisted terms.
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Bryce Treaty Commissioner Appointment
London April 29 Viscount Bryce former British Ambassador in Washington was named to represent Britain on the commission under the 1914 Anglo American treaty. The panel handles any issue between the two nations that cannot be settled through diplomacy.
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Carnegie gifts new endowment for institute and tech school
The April 29 founder's day at Carnegie Hall highlighted a further gift of 2,700,600 dollars from Andrew Carnegie to Carnegie Institute and the Technology School.
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Technology School
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Carnegie Hall
G A B Committees Report On Veterans Encampment Plans
The executive committee of the G A R veterans entertainment project met at the Chamber of Commerce. William F. Gude presided as chairman with Thomaz Grant as secretary. Raleigh was named official headquarters for the commander in chief and staff. Plans include a 4000 seat reviewing stand and 4000 badges with bids for printing the program and ad solicitation rules. Participants included Col John McElroy Col Robert N Harper and E Brandenburg.
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Chamber of Commerce
William F. Gude
Thea Matting
Raleigh
Gude
Thomaz Grant
John McElroy
E. Brandenburg
E.g. Goeckler
Robert N. Harper
U S Women Too Late German Delegates Active
The Hague April 38 Today's conference showed delayed American delegates miss important additions to the program. German delegates dominate discussions with strong understanding and support for propaganda. A pamphlet on Poland stirs debate amid anti-Russian concerns. Dr Zofia Gylinska and Emily Naperaleki spoke for Polish freedom.
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Waanington Post
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Munich
Hmily Naperaleki
Caicago
Dinner to his predecessors at Raleigh hosts four Republicans and two Democrats
Revenue Commissioner Osborn hosted an informal Raleigh dinner attended by five former Internal Revenue commissioners. Present were Judge John W Mason, John S Miller, Nathan B. Scott, John W Yerkes, and John G Capers, four Republicans and two Democrats. The dinner marked 24 years of combined service and revealed era-spanning career arcs across Harrison to Taft administrations.
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Internal Revenue
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Hving
United States
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Tennessee
R. £. Cabell
Richmond
Col. Ogborn
Washington
John W Mason
West Virginia
Harrison
Johns. Miller
Cleveland
Nathan B. Scott
McKinley
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Roosevelt
John G. Capers
South Carolina
Taft
Henator Scott
Judge Mason
Miller
Capers
Turner kills child then suicides in New York home
Charles Hayward Turner, a former commission merchant on the New York Produce Exchange, shot and killed his sleeping infant then killed himself at home. His wife found the bodies on returning from a theater. Turner was said to be in poor health.
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Produce Exchange
New York
Charles Hayward Turner
British move over American preacher Booth in Nyassaland unrest
London officials report charges that Rev. Booth a Seventh-day Adventist preacher from the United States aided an uprising in British Central Africa Nyassaland. Secretary of State for the Colonies Lewis Harcourt says steps are being taken to address the situation while Adventist headquarters deny knowledge of Booth's present status or involvement.
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England Sends Troops Respirators to Fight Deadly Fumes
London reports the war office urged home made respirators for troops facing German poison fumes. The Women’s Emergency Corps bought materials, big West End stores displayed official respirator designs, and thousands were sold by noon. The London County Council education committee allowed elder pupils to make respirators in schools.
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Woman Admits Aiding Mail Thieves In Court
Laure T Yale pleaded guilty in District Supreme Court to aiding her husband Clark Yale and James F Carey in stealing mail from wagons during collection. Chief Justice Covington suspended sentence and sent the case to a probation officer. Carey and Clark Yale had already pleaded guilty. Police say Yale previously served prison terms for mail robbery in Boston and Springfield. Stolen checks were forged and cashed. all were captured in New York and brought to Washington by Detective Burlingame.
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Sandwich Into Roll At Hospital Sparks $2280 Cash Find
Dr Edward A Gorman the city health officer turned a small sandwich package into a $2,280 windfall after examining a patient’s pockets at Alexandria Hospital. Marshall Carr 60 died there April 15 after a stroke at Potomac freight yards. Nurses recalled no money on him but turned over the sandwich packet to administrator Gorman. Carr had long acted as his own savings bank. Poll tax payments to vote exceeded 1 700 with two days left as more than 1 800 likely. Two incumbents face no opposition in local elections. Eagles initiated candidates to Washington from Alexandria. Holy Name Society leaders to address Alexandria group Sunday night.
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RECORD IN BOND DEALS PROTEST I8 FILED IN OHIO
Two stockholders of New York challenge the Ohio Public Utilities Commission order granting the New York Central Railroad permission to issue 160 million dollars in eighty year debenture bonds and to increase capital stock. They seek a rehearing arguing 50 million of stock un subscribed and underwriting fees.
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Clarence H. Venner
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J. FP. Morgan & Co
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Public Service Commission
Lake Shore
Albert H Harries
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Laughlin Sweeps to Finalists in New York Fencing
Jeann A Mac Laughlin of the Washington Fencers' Club stood as the sole entrant to reach finals with both sword and foil at the New York Athletic Club dueling awards. He endured seven foil wins and only one loss, meeting Sherman Hall of NYAC who prevailed 5 to 1. In sabre, thirteen semifinalists competed with two strips, MacLaughlin earning a place on the smaller strip and winning four of five bouts.
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Jeann A Mac Laughlin
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Secretary Daniels to Confer on Moving German Raiders
Secretary Daniels announced that the Kronprinz Wilhelm will be held in Newport News harbor until Saturday. He will confer with Rear Admiral Beatty on interning the vessel elsewhere than Norfolk amid possible moves of Prinz Eitel Friedrich. Daniels departs Washington tonight aboard the Mayflower to observe Atlantic fleet target practice and discuss coastward port options.
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