Japanese School Bill Defeated in California Assembly
Reading like a fevered debate the California Assembly defeated a Japanese segregation bill amid administration pushback and a limited response from the White House. Governor Gillett pressed for a census of Japanese citizens as groundwork for possible exclusion measures while Perkins urged restraint and unity with federal policy.
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Fewer Japanese in Country Reported in December
New York February 10 The Japanese consul general Mizuno announced December figures showing 700 more Japanese left the United States for Japan than entered. The board of trade and transportation debated the Japanese question, with opposition from shipbuilder Lewis Nixon before adopting a resolution urging Merchants and Manufacturers elsewhere to persuade Pacific coast citizens against nullifying the US Japan treaty.
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Oxygen and Acetylene Torch Roars From Ohio Inventor
In Cleveland on February 10 a new oxygen and acetylene torch allegedly produces flames at 6300 degrees. The device is claimed to weld aluminum once deemed impossible and to cut two inches of solid steel in under a minute while piercing twelve inches of hard steel in under ten minutes.
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Dog Alarm Saves Many in West Nimth Street Hotel Fire
A collie owned by hotel proprietor Oiesto Giolito woke guests in the Europe Hotel on West Nimth Street as smoke filled the hall from a basement fire. The dog barked to alert Giolito and his family on the second floor. guests were carried to safety after a quick alarm. The blaze was contained before spreading beyond the basement and several guests succumbed to smoke.
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Yellow fever in Barbados spreads in early 20th century
Kingston St Vincent, Barbados reports a worsening yellow fever outbreak. From December 10 to January 28, 20 cases with 11 deaths occurred. The epidemic, once local to the north, is now spreading across Barbados with new cases in Bridge Stown and 11 fresh cases in the week ending February 5, totaling 16 cases.
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ELOPES ON EVE OF WEDDING IN SUFFOLK AREA
Special from Suffolk Virginia reports Miss Mamie Edwards daughter of Chapple Edwards eloped with Thomas Harris after plans for an upcoming wedding. Their marriage occurred today at Gatesville North Carolina, following railroad journeys and a cross country drive. Harris keeps the license as a memento of the event.
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Thomas Harris
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Jodie Atkins
Rebuke from Inquiry Subcommittee on Secret Service Controversy
A Senate appropriations subcommittee rebukes the Presidents claim about treasury sleuths and asserts there was no basis for criticizing Congress over secret service transfers. It details tensions between Interior and Justice, calls for continued inquiry, and outlines past arrangements to streamline land fraud investigations.
Secret Service Role Questioned in Land Fraud Probe
A Senate subcommittee report contrasts the use of secret service agents with department led investigations. It criticizes the plan to rely on Treasury agents, cites Attorney General Bonaparte, and asserts Congress has funded but not authorized a universal spy system. The panel backs ongoing inquiry into fraud across government, warning against broad interdepartmental conflicts.
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Senate Passes Craig Bill in West Virginia Senate
Special to The Washington Post Charleston W Va Feb 10 The Craig focal option steam roller passed the senate 17 to 11 after defeating an attempt to return it to second reading for amendments The roll call included Ashburn Bafey Baker Cofsin Craig Garden Hatfield Johnson Littlepage McIntyre Meredith Miller Santle Smith of Raleigh White Silliken Nass Blue Cerrell Colman England Grimes Hovelett Kidd Shinn Smith of Cabell Sutherland Forman One amendment proposal by Gartlan to add local option elections in municipalities where license power rests was defeated. only one amendment passed.
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Man Saved From Stake In Lakeland Mob Action
Special to The Weelington Post reports Charley Crumley a Black man accused of attacking Mia Irma Newell near Lakeland was spared from being burned at the stake by Sheriff John Logan backed by his brother and a deputy. Crumley returned to jail guarded by Lakeland citizens. Newell says Crumley may be innocent and seeks an alibi as witnesses are summoned.
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Mia Irma Newell
Lakeland
Sherif John Logan
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Ike
Butler University suspends six dance students amid probe
Special to The Washington reports Butler University students attended a belt Monday night. Sixteen teens including four congas were suspended after faculty investigation. The Christian Church controls the university where dancing is prohibited. 30 or more attended the dance.
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Taft Cruise Ends as Panama Canal Debate Hinges
Taft and his party aboard the North Carolina Montana reach the Mississippi entrance after meeting the scout Birmingham. Engineers on board weigh lock versus sea level canal plans, noting the vast cost and time implications of switching designs. Taft prepares inaugural address while a report for Roosevelt is readied upon arrival in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Fetes Planned for Taft Visit
A wire report from New Orleans notes President-elect Taft approves the entertainment program and will meet the committee eighty miles south of New Orleans at 1 PM tomorrow. A thunderstorm yesterday disrupted decorations and caused some anxiety among organizers.
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Banquet Plans Feature Creole Dishes and Vintage Wines
A grand 5 a plate banquet for the visiting party aims to host 1000 subscribers, serving Gulf-sourced fish such as pompano or sheepshead, prepared by skilled chefs with Creole sauces. The menu varies with options like paulet Create stuffed chicken or dusk with pecan butter, plus crawfish etouffee. Old cellars yield Amontillado and Chateau Lafite. Multiple courses include pineapples, bananas, oranges, grapes, celery, and coconut desserts. The Caucasian banquet features garlands of coconuts and coffee stirred by enslaved cocoa.
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Hitchcock to Meet Taft in New Orleans
It is reported here that Frank Hitchcock campaign manager for Judge Taft during his presidential bid, now slated for a cabinet post, will arrive in New Orleans tomorrow morning. An important conference with the President-elect is planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Trial Over Sugar Scale Allegations in Williamsburg Case
The government sues the American Sugar Refining Company for penalties over sugar weighing at the Williamsburg docks. Judge Holt presided as the jury names linked to the Old Guard surfaced in a newspaper story. No action was taken. trial resumed with a full scale replica and demonstrations on alleged tampering.
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Plan to Ease Knox to Cabinet Faces Constitutional Hurdles
A Hale resolution seeks to restore Secretary of State Knox's salary to 12000 a year to clear the way for his cabinet entry. Lawmakers debate constitutional inhibition and Taft's views, with Democrats and Republicans split on whether the move respects the Constitution. Knox hints he would stay in the Senate if disqualification remains.
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Bare Americana Sold at Philadelphia Collector Sale
A Philadelphia collector led the bidding at a Americana sale, purchasing Gio va nni Ramousie's three voyage volumes for 4, a first edition on Mexican conquest for 13, and other scarce works. The auction house reported the entire collection sold for 1500, with notable items including a 1730 New York Stage records, Poe contributions, and a 1743 Cardoa binding.
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British army to receive Chicago corned beef contract
A Chicago firm has won a three year contract to supply the British army with corned beef. The first delivery will be between 500000 and 1600000 pounds and will be shipped next July. Further deliveries will follow army requirements, with the meat packed in Chicago under British army supervision.
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