Debate Over Japanese School Rights Sparks Public Storm
National figures weigh in as Secretary Metcalf reports on California Japanese attendance while Tacoma violence prompts fear of wider fallout. Congressional critics rail at possible force use, urging constitutional limits and states rights, with Senator Rayner and Representative Jenkins among voices urging restraint and clarity on treaty powers.
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Tacoma
Wash
Adler
Provident
Japan
Pacific
McCall
Massachusetts
Constitutional Treaty Question and Potential War Risk
The text argues that if an issue is not covered by treaty, Japan cannot claim fault as nations act within sovereign power. If covered by treaty, the United States must honor treaty stipulations or risk war, highlighting the conditional nature of accountability and potential conflict.
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Japan
Frisco School Board Battles Roosevelt Policy
DoJ officials in California prepared to test the state law excluding Mongolian descent children from public schools. The San Francisco board met with US officials to frame agreed facts for a Supreme Court challenge, while critics blamed President Roosevelt for stirring the issue. Local teachers described older Japanese youths in primary grades and praised some high school students as well behaved and bright.
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California
Yester
Frederick Myers
New York City
United States
Russia
Roosevelt
Manila
Fiawali
San Francisco
Jenkiins
Mouse Judiciary Committee
Washington
Dec
Department of Justice
Henry B. Miller
Yokohama
George Kennan
Board of Education
Altman
Burke
Devlin
Supreme Court
Meller
Frisco
Treaties Not Supreme In Foster Book On Diplomacy
Ex Secretary Foster cites Consul Dillon case to argue treaties share status with laws and the Constitution prevails in conflicts. He notes the 1452 treaty with France required consuls not to testify, but U.S. courts overruled it citing constitutional supremacy. The 1953 treaty clause remains in effect yet unobserved in the United States.
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Foster
Dillon
John W. Foster
San Fra
San Francisco
United States
France
Trench
Secretary of State
Congress
Attack Japanese Workers at Adler Mill
Tacoma reports a disturbance at the Adler mill thirty five miles south of Tacoma. A small group of nonworking men assaulted Japanese laborers to drive them away. Deputies arrived, and the Japanese continued working on the mill yard doing common labor. Manager Chester says the mill crew is satisfied and operations proceed normally.
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Tacoma
Wash
Adler Mill
Chester
Girls Strike at Conneaut Exchange Over Peek-a-Boo Shirts
In Columbus on December 5 Miss Carrie Renift chief operator at Conneaut Telephone Company's exchange discharged a staff member for wearing a peek-a-boo shirt waist. The other girls struck, the discharged worker was reinstated, and Miss Real then resigned.
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Peek-a-boo
Columbus
Ohio
Carrie Renift
Conneaut Telephone Company
Cork
Miss Real
Eruptions and the cure claimed by Hood's Sarsaparilla
An old notice promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for pimples eruptions and associated digestive and organ issues. It asserts the medicine cleanses the blood and stimulates kidneys liver and skin, claiming thousands cured.
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Hood
Thaw Trial Delayed Over Commission Question in New York
Miss Ida V Simonton the writer and alleged emissary linked to Stanford White is reported in New York conferring with prosecutors. Thaw and counsel oppose appointing a commission to take testimony from California witnesses, claiming they can appear at trial. Thaw angered by delay seeks immediate trial while Miss Simonton travels and writes from Pittsburg and New York.
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Ida V. Simonton
New York
Saye
South Africa
Washington Post
Harry K. Thaw
Thomas MecCaleb
California
Clifford W. Hartridge
Thaw
Hartridge
Justice Newburger
Suprémie Court
Criminal Branch
Jerome
Mo Hon
Holman
Harry Thaw
Miss Simonton
Miss Ida
Simonton
Jérome
Garvan
Paris
Stanford White
Livelyn Nesbit
Miss Nesbit
Pitttsburg
Pittsburg
Den
Mia
J. W. Simonton
French Africa
Congo
Ant
Africa
Pari
Treaty commissioners here in Panama Colombia talks
In pursuance of the Panama Colombia treaty negotiations Senor Cortez Colombian minister conferred with Secretary Root and presented special legal counselors Antonio R Blanco G E O By rne and J M Pasos. Cortez said the counselors represented Colombia’s diverse factions and would aid in achieving a satisfactory outcome.
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Panama
Colombia
Senor Cortez
Root
Messrs
Antonio R. Blanco
G. E. O'Byrne
J. M. Pasos
Legation
Cortez
Result of Roots Trip and Colombia Investment Plans
Result of Secretary Boot's South American visit includes W. T. S Doyle sailing from New York to Hogata Colombia as private secretary. Doyle represents a large American syndicate seeking to arrange investments to develop Colombia's resources based on his Spanish law expertise. Isthmian rainfall relief reports: rain ceased, water receded from canal tracks with only minor delay.
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Boot
South America
Hogata
Colombia
W. T. S Doyle
Doyle
New York
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Hear Shippers Woes Investigation of Car Shortage to Be Held
Interstate Commerce Commission plans an investigation in Minneapolis on December 17 into car shortages. The agency released a summary of shipper complaints, alleging cars are used as warehouses and delayed at terminals, with proposals for mandatory daily movement of at least fifty miles and penalties for nonfurnishing cars. Other issues include consignment practices and forced relaying of cargo between cars to guard against loss to rival lines.
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Minneapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Virginia
White House replica to house Jamestown exhibits
A subcommittee proposes constructing a replica of the White House on the Jamestown Exposition plaza to house municipal and commercial displays. The plan uses about 7500 dollars saved from leasing space in the Liberal Arts Building. Members present were Thomas W. Smith, R. N. Harper, Monroe Lachs, Arthur Moses, and Woodworth Clum.
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Dietrick of Columbia
White House
Joint Committee
Washington
Manufactures and Liberal Arts
Jamestown
Hampton Roads
Fortress Monroe
Old Point Comfort
Newport News
Hampton
Merrimac
Monitor
Greater Washington
Arlington
Thomas W. Smith
R. N. Harper
Monroe Lachs
Arthur’ Moses
Woodworth Clum
Indigent Relief Fundups by Associated Charities Gifts
The Associated Charities reports a total 16 000 funds needed with gifts totaling from numerous donors. Contributions listed include 95 HO OE T 45 dollars, 250 dollars, 325 dollars, and many smaller sums to support material relief for distressed families. Funds are deposited with treasurers at 81 G street and SIL street.
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Associated Charities
G Street
John J. Edson
Mes Charlotta
Cosby
HO OE T
N HL Parawhar
Mary L Jennings
Pienk D. Granger
Fgree
Laura Merritt
P E Kumtor
Edwerd A Moseley
Hin-Man
Crandell
Caleb ®. Beckett
Daniel TL. Hazard
Gee John A Halederman
Hogimald A. Feosendin
Joan Z Gonwelt
Alice Garr
Charlotte C Barn
Theo J
SIL @ street
John F. Wile King
Mmys
Faohy J Rieko
Anna Jozephine “Quent
C. K. Goulding
Ces
Meg Willem C Lark
Boston Transcript Praises Rosenthal Amid Symphony Glow
A Boston Transcript review lauds Moriz Rosenthal's piano with the Boston Symphony Orchestra calling the performance romantic and ardent. The review claims Rosenthal read Liszt’s imagination rather than the concerto, showcasing fiery ornament, passion, and tonal grandeur. Regent hat to appear for recital at New National Theater tomorrow afternoon.
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Boston Transcript
Mude
Moriz Rosenthal
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Regenthal
Liszt
Hall
Mr Regenthat
New National Theater
Aftarnoon
Death of T Frederick Alvey shocks Washington Assessors
T Frederick Alvey first assistant assessor of the District of Columbia died suddenly at a Frederick Maryland hospital from acute Brights disease and anemia poisoning. He had been ill for months and was to chair the board of assistant assessors on January 4. He came from Hagerstown where services will be held, leaving a widow and two young sons. His career spanned roles from secretary to police chief Sylvester to the assessor’s office, culminating as first assistant assessor since July 1904. His death brings a sharp loss to the District Building and to his colleagues.
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T. Frederick Alvey
District of Columbia
Washington
Hagerstown
Alvey
District Court of Appeals
He Berstown
McSherry
Frederick
James
T. Frederick, Jr
Imc
Truesdell
Maj. Sylvester
Agsistant Assessors
Darneille
A A Wilson Expected To Succeed As District Assessor
Albert A Wilson is expected to be appointed assistant assessor of the District to replace the late T Frederick Alvey. Officials indicate action will come soon, with a formal filling before week’s end. Wilson, a former U S marshal under Cleveland and a local real estate appraiser, enjoys broad backing though politics is said not to influence the vacancy. The post pays 38000 yearly and carries substantial responsibility.
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Albert A. “Wilson
T. Frederick Alvey
Wilson
Ray Sweet
HH. Durneille
Cleveland
United States
White House
Weather Conditions and Storm Forecast Across Regions
The Western storm reaches Eastern lows with rain from the Pacific Northwest to the Upper Lakes. Fair weather in the South and West of the Rockies, with rain on the North Pacific Coast. Northeastward travel of the storm toward the St Lawrence Valley with rain, then much colder conditions Friday in Atlantic and Great Lakes areas. Winds vary along coasts, and storm warnings issued for the Great Lakes. Cold weather alerts for Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Temperature readings around 25 to 40 with low sunshine.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Pennsylvania
Upper Lake Region
Pacific Coast
St. Lawrence Valley
Middle Atlantic
New England
Lower Lake Region
Minds Atlantic
Great Lakes
Montana
Wyoming
South Dakota
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Commonwealth
Hayner
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Mies Simonten
Cape Lopez
Atlantic
Jeter
Cape
Fort Vaz
Congo Jungle
America
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Liberal Arts
Associated Charities and Relief Association
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A. A. Wilson
Micknam
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Atlanta
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Bostim
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Cheyenne
Iowa
Davenport
Denver
Cole
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Jows
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Little Reeson
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Oat Salt Take City
Utah
Louis
Paul
Mion
Sariugtel
Vicksburg
Grets Tdi
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th Street
8Th Street
Masgruder’s Today
Florida
Oftich OF
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Test
D. C
Pierch Boteler
Washington Frebrew
Etgith Street
HE and I
Simon
Allan E. Walker
Ams
Sotia ‘Oor
Abe Miller
Rocer
Carnshaw & Bro
Tennessee
Uaa
Colburn Brothers
Colorado
FRONE
Dr. White
Yale Laundry
Bain
Porily
Paramount
Iolonial Wink Company
Peter Grogan
Seventh St. Bet
Hand I Streets
Steinways
Steinway
Huntington
E. F. Droop & Sons CO
Pennsylvania Avenue
Richmond
N. W
Clifford M. Lewis
Pa Scone
Wilson & Mayers
Sanitary
Wey Roo
Sanitary Oyster House
Pennsylvania Ave
Edward Mr. Colford
Rani HiGhLands
Randle High Banks
Cata United States Realty Co
Tit St
Snd
the Sunday Post
Columbia Phonograph Co
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Burchell
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