California Lower House Passes Segregation Bill Surprise
In Sacramento the lower house passed a Japanese segregation bill amid a heated session. President Roosevelt signaled concern while Gov Gillett and leaders considered a veto or reconsideration. The vote split 8 to 7 on key measures linking education, residency, and public schools with Asiatic exclusion.
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Sacramento
Grover Johnson
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Cal
Glen Gov Gillett
Brad Seller
Gust
Lua
Catlett
Assembly
Lue
Dy. S
Tnes Hoteins
Drew
James
Gov Gillett
Ranffonts
Sptaker Fhlip Stanton
Waler Leeds
Los Angeles
Rollcatlh
Tarry Leeds
California
Wealthy Brooklynite Janer linked to 11 year old abduction
Baltimore officials hold Joseph W. Janer amid grand jury sessions in a kidnapping case involving Catherine Loerch. New York authorities seek his extradition for abduction while the girl testifies about being misrepresented as another child. Corroborating statements from hotel owner Elizabeth Duke support her account. The suspect, described as a wealthy Spaniard, faces potential death-penalty considerations if convicted.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Joseph W. Janer
Brooklyn
Catherine Loerch
New York
Shy
Crminal Court
Janet
Mama
Hartmore
Papa
Mamma
Janer
Eveybody
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Paul Newhoff
Grand Jury
Catherine
Elizabeth Duke
St Elmo
North Calvert Street
Widow’s emotional confession follows Newark murder clues
Newark, N J Feb 4 sensational details emerged in contractor Frank Wilhelm’s murder case. Reports say Wilhelm kept three wives, with Mary J Wilhelm jailed as a murder suspect while a boarder Nicola Sicca faced questioning after the funeral scene where Mrs Fredericka Wilhelm viewed the corpse and declared love for the slain man. The morgue confrontation and third degree interrogations marked a dramatic, turbulent investigation.
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Polite
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Nicholaa Sicca
Mare
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Hannah Wilhelm
Mary J Wilhelm
E. B. Ferris
Fredericka Wilhelm
Anna Stafford
Bertha
Sarah Stafford
Sarah Dilton
New York
Bond Set at 5000 in Dr Lawrence Death Case
After a four hour inquest at the District morgue into the death of Miss Abbia McCoultry at Dr Albert L Lawrence’s office, a coroner jury ordered that Lawrence be held for the grand jury. Bondsman Maj Samuel Ho Walker posted 3000. the prisoner was released by Justice Gofild. Rumors linked Prof Horton Simpson to the case. Simpson plans a forthcoming statement.
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Horton Simpson
Takoma Park School
James B Archer, Jr
John Lewis Smith
Eswrence
Hilton Jackson
P. Lavelle Coultry
Joseph Burkhart
L Wrent Howard
Verdet
Lawrence
Hergt
Charles A Evang
Yelock
Samuel Ho Walker
V. McComes Hawken
Dr. Lawrence
Ben
Evans Tells of Tragedy in Washington Case
Detective Evans testified at length about the January events surrounding the disappearance of Miss Abbie Coultry. He traced the efforts to locate Mrs Clark then identified Miss Coultry as the woman known as Mrs Clark, noting Dr Lawrence and others involved and the alleged secret marriage to Horton Simpson. The letter from Professor Simpson was read, outlining a private marriage and illness of Abbie Coultry, with forensic detail about the operation and alleged concealment. The testimony covered an attempted marriage verification and the disposition of records, ending with the coroner’s focus on the case.
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Enmor
Evans
Simpson
Courtry
Lee
Dr. Lawrence
Alice Clark
Porter
Alice Clarif
Abbie M. Coultry
Mr. Coultry
Lawrence
Mas Simpson
Wren Howard
Harrison Crook
Providence Hospital
Abbie
Board of Education
le Street
Sohe
Gha
Gil
Kelenkin
Neitier
Washington
Beta Ey
Mbesides
Prof. Simpson
Miss Coultry
Horton Simpton
Jackson
Neyvitt
Boy Kills In School Play Riot Like Accident
Dennison Charlton aged 16 at Western High School accidentally shot playmate Vivian Bowdoin 14 while playing wild west on a stair landing. Vivian died at Georgetown Hospital. Dennison released on own recognizance. coroner to hold inquest.
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Georgetown
Slayer
Eater
Dennison Charlton
The
Western High School
Paul Charlton
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Navy Department
J. S. Bowdoin
Southern Railway
Dennison
Vivian
Georgetown University Hospital
Seventh Precinct
Chariton
Baker
Nevitt
Lright
Ted
Reymond Bowdela
Raymond
Whylan
Faintain
Debate Over Segregation Bill and Japanese Immigration Policy
The assembly split on the residential segregation bill with Johnson shifting from aye to no and moves to postpone. Beardsiea Transue Hanson Reich and Cattell spoke against it, arguing unconstitutionality and interference with federal talks with Japan on immigration. Drew's land bill defeat was debated, a motion to reconsider failed 36 to 38. Tokyo officials express confidence in American fairness despite anti Japanese rhetoric, warning against ignorant press and urging restraint in both nations. Nevada resolution to kill the Giffen anti Japanese measure advances to judiciary committee.
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Los Angeles
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Sicca Drama Ends With Murder Reveal At House
Sicca guided detectives through a first floor tour before a basement call led to a hidden room where a dead man lay. Beers shouted a name as the killer froze, collapsing emotionally as detectives halted the arraignment of Sicca and Mrs Wilhelm due to his nervous condition.
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Sicca
Wilhelm
Wilhelm House
Inoc
Hleca
Beea
Shea
Mre
Boy's accidental shooting at school ends in death
Vivian Bowdoin died an hour after being shot at Western High School. Dennison, who owned the revolver, testified the incident was accidental. Principal Miss Bath C. Wescott and Miss Reed among officials informed, Judge Charlton arranging release for the detained boy's father.
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Dennison
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Walsh
Charlton
Baker
Snyder
Seventh Precinct
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Fremont, Smith
Owdoin
Western High School
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Wescott
Vivien
Migs ‘Wescott
Raymond Bowdoin
Ancient Temple Relics Found at Brindisi in Rome Report
Archaeologists unearthed two green marble columns three statues and a pedestal inscribed with a Latin epigram at Brindisi The finds likely relate to the ancient Temple of Nemesis and connect to Agrippina who returned from Asia Minor and deposited Caesar Germanicus ashes nearby
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Brindisi
Washington Post
Rome
Clodia Antonimilla
Agrippina
Asia Minor
Caesar Germanicus
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish Opposes Women’s Suffrage
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish joins the National League for the Civic Education of Women and backs opposition to equal suffrage. The league, founded eight months ago, aims to show the ballot is not the best solution, with Mrs Gilbert E Jones receiving her letter of opposition. Honorary vice presidents include Grover Cleveland Andrew Carnegie and Mrs David H Greer.
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Bpecaal
Washington
New York
National League For the Civic Education of Women
Stuyvesant Fish
Fish
Wich
Sayeebshan
Richard Watson Gilder
Grover Cleveland
Andrew Carnegie
David H. Greer
Castro Leaves Sanatorium After Month of Care
Berlin February fourth Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela left Dr Israel's private sanatorium where he had been treated for a month after an operation. He was declared cured and offered no public plans for his future. The departure ends a cautious rehabilitation period under medical supervision while details of the daily care and upcoming steps remain private.
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Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Israel
Roosevelt White House reception draws nation’s curiosity
A vast throng of Representatives, Senators, and guests from across the country filled the White House for one of the era’s largest receptions. Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Mrs Longworth were focal points as young women in fashionable gowns mingled with officials, diplomats, and citizens in attendance.
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Wright
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Newberry
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Loch
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