California Sees Risk in Japan Treaty Battle
Capitol talks center on if a treaty and exclusion act can be finished this session. California leaders warn Japan may demand more than feasible, including rights for Japanese in the United States and access to public schools. State rights and school provisions loom as crucial clashes over any accord.
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California
Congress
Mexico
Canada
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United States
Exclusion Treaty Possibility and Pacific Coast Tensions
The text discusses pushing an exclusion treaty by March 4 to govern Japanese laborers and allow Japanese children of school age in Hawaii and California schools. It suggests a bilateral agreement with Japan to prevent Pacific Coast trouble, urging Pacific relations and potential policy actions depending on Japan’s response.
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Japan
Hawaii
United States
California
Pacific Coast
Japan's immense 1907 08 budget draws criticism abroad
The Impress of China brings news that Japan's 1907 08 budget at 305,000,080 yen faces sharp criticism in Japanese papers. It exceeds last year's by 20,000,000 and doubles prewar expense needs, funding naval and military growth, river harbor works, railways, and new colleges amid revived war schemes. A Japanese training squadron of three cruisers, delayed by a sud, returns and will head to Australia and New Zealand via Honolulu.
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Impress of Ching
Honolulu
Australia
New Zealand
United States
FIRM AGAINST JAPANESE DEMANDS AT SCHOOL SEATING FIGHT
San Francisco feb 4 resolutions by the executive board of the Japanese and Korean league demand that the united states and california maintain the right to exclude Japanese from public schools used by white children. the measure passed after spirited debate criticizing yielding to japanese influence and blasting president roosevelt.
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Japaneae and
Korean Bion League
United States
California
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Roosevelt
Japanese in Uniform Among Six Hundred Emigrants to Hawaii
Six hundred Japanese immigrants arrived today aboard the Siberia at Honolulu. Several wore full military uniforms or rank insignia, including two captains, and many donned war badges or medals as part of their dress. The voyage records indicate a formal reception as the newcomers disembarked in Hawaii.
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Farley Charged Graft in France Property Seizure
Archbishop John of New York addressed Knights of Columbus at Madison Square Garden discussing the French government seizures. Farley claimed 306 million in confiscated property would go to France’s exchequer benefiting cabinet friends, alleging a Paris sale of 16 million francs and proceeds funneled to a few men.
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Knights of Columbus
Madison Square Garden
France
Vay de Vay
Warley
Farley
Paris
Powers Trial Delay In Goebel Assassination Case
In Lexington Kentucky Caleb Powers charged with complicity in the Goebel assassination will have his Georgetown Circuit Court trial postponed by agreement. A special term is planned likely for early summer as Powers has been sentenced to the penitentiary twice and once to death.
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Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Frankfort
Georgetown
Walther
Powers
Triple Tragedy Mystery in Ottawa Kansas Home
Mrs. Frank Smeck and two young children were found dead at Centropolis, twelve miles northwest of Ottawa, with throats cut. Police ponder whether murder followed by suicide or a triple murder. The husband has been absent for several months, with unknown whereabouts.
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Indictments Seen in Wooster Jail Escape Case
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal an escape from jail case in Wooster involving defendants Mel White and William Hart. Indictments for forgery and related charges appear, with dates listed in February and references to a Grat degree. No full details available.
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Mel White
Willam
Hart
Anes
Mine Explosion Kills Thirty at Thomas West Virginia
Special to The Washington Fest Elking WV Feb 4 Thirty units were killed early this morning in Mine No 25 at Thomas Davis Coal and Coke Company. Seven bodies found near the opening. six foreigners and one American Jesse Allen. Rescue teams reached the third heading before air current died. fan motor burned out. Rescuers dragged out Dan Jones and others in grave danger. several revived after medical treatment. Families outside mine desolate as relief workers attempt to restore order amid gas afterdamp disaster with no prior explosions in the company’s mines.
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Elking
W. Va
Thomas
Davis Coatland Coke Company
Dan R. Fonds
Jesse Allen
Tony Beyski
Pelino Jarnaldo
Rominick Gracio
Marto
Prte Jarnaldo
Bacco Vinerto
Saven Bollies
Elgnera
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Otf
Au Fe Vett
Jack Jenking
Arthur Stewart
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Dan Jones
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Stewart
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Through Burning Bridge Omate Nebr Engine Rep 4
A fragment notes an event at Omate Nebraska involving an engine and a representative count of four. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
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Nebr
Lady Grenfell Dies of Typhoid in Ottawa
Lady Grenfell eldest daughter of Governor General Lord and Lady Grey died in government houses after a relapse from typhoid fever contracted in Mexico. Her husband and parents were with her. the body will be sent to England. She was aged twenty nine. The deceased is mourned by Canada’s vice regal family.
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Ottawa
Lady Grenfell
Lord
Grey
Mexico
England
Jenown
Miether
Rideau “Hall
Seven miners killed in Des Moines coal train wreck
A Chicago and Northwestern Railway coal train near Des Moines Iowa killed seven miners and injured about a dozen others. The dead include Petha Pilstrum Peter Hinee Olat Amdergon Albert Olson Carl Andergom Samuel Drew and Andrew Momma. The crash halted the line and all workers were being counted as rescue operations continued.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Petha Pilstrum
Peter Hxnee
Olat Amdergon
Albert Olaon
Carl
Andergom
Samuel Drew
Andrew Momma
Crushed by Falling Walls Claims Firemen Victim
A fragmentary report notes a wall collapse injuring firefighters including a man identified as Charles FE and others. Details are unclear, but injuries are reported and a rescue effort is underway.
Briggs Leads in Jersey Senate Caucus Selection
The Washington Post reports Trenton Republicans plan a caucus tomorrow to pick a successor to United States Senator John I. Dryden. State Treasurer Frank O. Briggs leads the field, with 41 of 44 Republicans expected to back him if pledges hold. Colby contemplates joining after securing assurances on qualifications.
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Washington Post
Trenton
N. J
Republican
United States
John I. Dryden
Sengtoy Lee
Hainee
Gibtie
Dry
Briggy
Dryfen
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Callius
Brigga
Cus
Baird
Stokes Declines Bid as Candidate Amid Political Pressure
Varying forces urge Governor Stokes to allow his name or signal future support as Dryden declares retirement due to health. Delegates press for clarity at a public hearing while Brelinghuysen presents Dryden's withdrawal letter. The scene reflects efforts to maintain harmony amid a shifting political lineup.
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Brelinghuysen
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Day
Dryden Issues Address on Party Harmony and NJ Affairs
Senator Dryden released a lengthy address outlining his political stance amid his withdrawal from re election in New Jersey. He condemns rivals, defends party unity, and discusses Prudential Life Insurance Company and the Public Service Corporation in relation to his leadership roles and current business connections.
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Frenton
Senate
New Jersey
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Dryden
Republican Party
Democratic Party
President Out In Show On March Day At White House
An unclear OCR passage describes a president walking without an overcoat toward the White House. It mentions Rough Rider imagery and a rapid march of several miles, with mentions of Monument and a glowing face, amid unclear phrases.
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Fox
Wesrine
Georkese
White House
Resignations Refused by State Insurance Chief
Albany February report states Supt Otto Ker nay refused to accept resignations of Kinkead and Marks from the New York Life Insurance inspection office. The official said he would not decide whether to accept or replace them, noting the move could affect the election and that a decision would be completed.
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N.Y
Otto
Kernay
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Sork Kinkead
Oeaen
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Octogenarian Edward Skinner Weds Housekeeper Mary Curtis
In Bridgeport on Feb 4 Edward Skinner aged eighty two married his housekeeper Mary Curtis after a courtly, unusual courtship. Skinner, under conservatorship, met with his conservator Louis R. Morris to seek forgiveness and blessing as the couple prepared for a reported increase in allowance. The conservator’s office weighs the case amidst the marriage.
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Washington Post
Bridgeport
Conn
Edward Skinner
Aho
Skinner
Mary. Curtis
Snowbound blizzard grips New York coast roads
A severe northeast blizzard stretches from New York to Maryland with heavy snowfall, road and trolley delays, and blocked cross-town lines. Atlantic City and Ocean City report doubled guards and a schooner driven ashore as storms threaten shipping and inland travel deteriorates.
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Atlantic City
Vessala
Philadelphia
New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Rupertor
Wis
Phildolgipnia
Norfolk
Burgary
Virginia
Carolina
Maryland
Lena A. Cotton
Cape Henry
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Boyds
Montgomery County
Parkereburg
Old Man Frozen to Death Near Cincinnati Home
Cincinnati Feb 4 The frozen body of Frank Titus aged seventy was found within a few yards of his home at 2868 Mount Echo Road by a butcher boy. He appeared to have died from exposure after wandering from the street to his residence.
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Cincinnati
Specter
Washingto Post
Ohio
Frank Titus
Mount Echo ‘Road
Dying Man Found in Jerney City. Second Critical
One man was found dead in Jerney City amid snow with another in critical condition. Brandy died later in hospital, with details and names partially obscured in the damaged report.
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We ‘City
Automobile Plant Burned At Ford Chicago Factory
Fire ignited by a gasolene tank blast at Ford Motor Company on 1445 Michigan Avenue gutted the rear flat floor area of the brick structure. The blaze destroyed a large quantity of automobiles and caused extensive loss, with early estimates indicating substantial damage to the plant and its contents.
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Chicago
Ford Motor Car Company
Michigan Avenue
Madness His Plea Rapid Progress Of Trial
State's case nears end as the defense closes. Mrs. William Thaw and May MacKenzie prepare to testify today about the involvement of Stanford White in the life of Thaw and the incidents that influenced her unstable husband.
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Stanford White
William Thaw
May MacKenzie
Progress of Thaw trial in two hours closes prosecution case
The prosecution rests after calling eight witnesses including White’s young son and the physician who treated White. Defense opening argues Evelyn Nesbit Thaw will testify first, with Thaw’s mother and May MacKenzie to follow. Thaw may plead self defense, claiming belief that White threatened his life and that he carried a revolver for months. An aunt in an asylum is cited to support insanity plea.
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Thaw
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
May MacKenzie
Evelyn
Ieans
Thaw trial opens with defense ties sanity to heredity
Special to The Washington Post reports New York February 4 a dealer courtroom scene where defense attorney John B Glasson argues Thaw’s act stemmed from hereditary insanity and stress from marriage to Evelyn Nesbit. Prosecution hints Evelyn will testify on mind’s burdens as Thaw pressed revolver and proclaimed the deed was right.
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Washington Post
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Madison Sanare Garden
Maeford
John B. Glasson
Thaw
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