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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
5
A dispatch reports the president ordered an envoy to make clear the government’s policy toward Japanese Americans in California. Exclusion of Japanese children from schools, restaurant boycotts, and assaults on subjects of the Mikado were discussed as part of the protective measures.
President Roosevelt released Secretary Metcalf’s findings on San Francisco Japanese school exclusion and restaurant boycott. He warned that failure to protect Japanese residents would invoke full federal power to enforce the treaty guaranteeing protection for persons and property, with civil and military forces ready if needed.
Nations arrange for a Hague peace conference in the late May or early June period. The Netherlands signs on to hold it and discussions focus on finalizing the programme. Russia proposed a tentative plan months ago, now nearing completion amid broad debate among participating powers.
Oscar J Straus, new Secretary of Commerce and Labor, rules that contract labor laws do not apply to states or their officers when encouraging immigration. South Carolina’s actions to bring 500 plus immigrants, funded by state and private sources, do not violate U.S. immigration law as interpreted by the secretary and solicitor.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard the North Carolina Case Workers Association and 76 furniture makers from North Carolina and Virginia protest that railroads fail to supply 40 and 42 foot cars needed to ship 20 000 pounds to Pacific terminals. They claim railroads use 36 foot cars with a $170 per 2000 pounds minimum causing 8 000 pounds of charge excess. They seek a minimum 12 000 pounds at the same rate. Railroads argue 36 foot cars meet a 12 000 pound minimum and that the $170 rate is a Pacific Coast commodity rate for cheap to medium grade furniture.
Connecticut Republican Association of the District of Columbia hosts an informal smoker tonight at Grand Army Hall on Pennsylvania Avenue. Expected: two Senators five House members from Connecticut, J Hampton Moore of Philadelphia, and leaders from eleven State clubs. Music refreshments cigars and Yankee style informality mark the event as the largest of its kind for the old Connecticut group.
Governor-elect Charles E Hughes announces military staff appointments including Adjutant General Brig Gen Nelson Herrick Henry Military Secretary Col George C Treadwell and Ernest W Haffcutt dean of Cornell Law School named as legal adviser The union station damage hearings report testimony on property damages and neighborhood value boosts from station enhancements with rebuttal evidence set for next Tuesday at 7 pm Reller skating at convention ball signals reopening for the season on Thursday December 29.
Justice Stattard set February 4 as the start date for the trial of Representative Binger Hermann Oregon on destroying Istier press copy books from his General Land Office tenure. Attorneys Worthington and Gatley represent Hermann. February 11 is set for trial of land fraud cases against Hyde Bengon Diamond and Schneider.
The State Department issued a broad alert to all American consuls to arrest Frederick McMasters of New York after his dismissal as Zanzibar consul on charges raised by Sir Charles Harding and British under secretary Harold Van Buren. McMasters allegedly induced the American consul at Mace to become surety for a $1,000 note by claiming he was imminently traveling to his post.
Delay in determining the exact powder charge for the Spitz bullet in the 1906 model cartridge keeps about 180 workers idle at the Frankford Arsenal. Capt. Hof and Col. Heath are tied to the inquiry, while tests aim for velocities between 2300 and 2800 feet per second without damaging rifles, with completion expected in about a month and potential rehire of laid off staff.
American and German commissioners show cautious optimism as talks progress. Newspapers highlight a dinner in honor of the two sides and NTI Stone credits Ambassador Tower with arranging the commission, a move seen as strategic statesmanship toward avoiding a tariff war.
Assistant State's Attorney Ferdinand L Barnett filed a petition with the County Court clerk asking a recount of municipal court votes. He, a Republican and a Black candidate, claims he was fraudulently counted out by election judges. Georgetown debate matchup in view.
Mr Rockhill reports from Pekin that under a Russo Chinese agreement the Chinese government will open international residence and trade in Kirin Harbin and three Manchurian cities starting January 14, allowing greater foreign access and commerce.
In Muskogee Indian Agency funds show a $6000 shortage in the disbursing office. Disbursing officer L E Lare and staff are under inquiry after loans on vouchers from a prior administration. Inspector Wright’s telegram signals Interior Secretary Hitchcock’s awareness. department will act after investigation completes.
St Louis December 13 Luft filed in Circuit Court to recover 5833 dollars owed as salary of Gov Folk as circuit attorney. Folk began term January 1 1911 at 4000 yearly later raised to 5000, paid at increased rate until October 1902 when legality was questioned. City counselor ruled act did not apply to Folk term, Folk refused further pay and served rest of term ending December 11 1904.
Paris reports the Emperor of Japan, through Minister Kurino, requests honoring Ambassador McCormick for safeguarding Japanese property and interests during the Russo Japanese War. McCormick may accept upon retirement in March. the exact decoration is not specified. Soldiers' Home Commissioners met to audit accounts, approve admissions, and manage payments.
A witty note explains a minor breakdown delaying weekly Yale laundry deliveries. A curious customer asks when the bundle will arrive, praising the service as a graceful compliment and requesting a regular weekly pickup. To subscribe, phone or write for delivery.
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