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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
17
Julius Kahn, U.S. Representative from San Francisco, told the Middlesex Club in Boston that California fears Japanese laborers more than Chinese, noting a steady influx and wage undercutting by unskilled workers who quickly enter business, compete with white labor, and threaten living standards while schooling and assimilation policies are debated.
A historical reflection argues that clashes in the Pacific may arise from competing commercial expansions between the United States and Japan. It notes both nations are proud and ambitious, desires to dominate the Pacific trade, and warns traditional friendship is a myth without naval and coastal defenses. It urges settling disputes without armed arbitration.
Edwin Farmer, customs officer at Honolulu, said about 100000 Japanese are in Hawaii, with more than half staying there and the rest moving to California. He noted many are former Russian war soldiers, some with swords, none with firearms found. He warned of increasing Japanese influence on local business and drugstores, and observed shifts from San Francisco to Honolulu.
Mrs Lucia Ames Mead of Boston told the Chicago section of the Council of Jewish Women that tin soldiers and toy cannons foster international conflict. She urged mothers to shield children from pretend warfare while allowing drums and bugles as harmless military symbols.
Four rare paintings are abandoned as lost after the Linden Hurst fire at John Wanamaker’s country home. The works include Murillos Our Lady of Madrid and A Nymph, Rubens Two Angels Holding a Garland of Fruit, and West The Saviour. An arbitration board may assess loss with fire insurers.
Senate and House move toward a two point plan on immigration and Asiatic labor in conference, seeking to limit Japanese entry. California delegation pressures to stop influx, while President and Secretary Root push secrecy as talks with Japan continue. Local officials and lawmakers express confidence that exclusion of Japanese labor from California may shape a broader treaty, with urgency to act this session.
Rev. G Lawrence Hunt formerly of Washington now pastor in Brooklyn arrived in Omaha to testify in the Bassett divorce trial. George Bassett of Washington is in attendance but remains under cover. Hunt conferred with Mrs Bassett’s lawyers as the hearing, postponed due to another case, is set to resume Wednesday.
Benjamin Runkie of Mariot Ohio a former Salvation Army captain was shot and possibly fatally wounded by Marshal C M McClain of Morral while being transported to the village prison Runkie had threatened his wife with harm if she did not come to live with him He had earlier been arrested fined 100 dollars and sentenced to Columbus work house for one month He made a dash for liberty during transport and was shot again
Omaha reports the late Count Town Creighton's will missing despite exhaustive searches. A previously signed will from three years ago was found, but Creighton disposed of substantial property including a mine valued at 5,000,000 dollars not accounted for, prompting belief in another will. In Pierre South Dakota the House passed a reciprocal demurrage bill banning saloon treating. measures move to the governor. Washington Post Book Catalogue noted by the Business Office of The Past.
The Westminster Kennel Club show opens in New York with about 2000 dogs. A stray bull terrier slipped from its collar and caused a minor scene, remaining unidentifiable and tied to a official’s desk all day. A Belarus of interest includes Mira of Dalmere a first Belgian sheepdog seen in New York and Bijou a Papillon under a pound in weight.
Interstate Commerce Commission to fix a date for further Harriman railroad consolidation hearings in New York. Commissioner Lane in charge of Pacific Coast investigations likely to file a partial report. Harriman could be star witness. Other hearings may address unjust rates and discriminations as decisions under the rate act approach. London stock market wrap reports Americans active. Shaw’s monetary moves aid market. various rail and steel listings and receipts noted.
Richard Croker and many notable exhibitors from Boston, Long Island, Yonkers, and San Francisco gathered for a dog show. The list includes Mr and Mrs George Jould, Ruth Higginson, Winthrop Rutherford, J Vatable of Tuxedo, Mrs Perry Belmont, Munson Morris of Jericho, W Rockerfeller, and others, with wolves and hounds featured.
Gunboat Marietta arrives at Greytown Nicaragua from Guantánamo and will ferry the American consul along the coast to Bluefields to foster talks with Managua authorities. Cruiser Chicago coaling at Acapulco, bound for Acajutla to report to Merry, with potential neutral meeting site for commissioners. Authorities say Honduras Nicaragua tensions have cooled to a temper display.
The market showed a fractional drop with Washington Railway and Electric Co near 40, sales totaling about 250 shares at 1 2 and 39 5 8. Capital Traction and Railway preferred were unchanged as Congress debates on street railway fare cuts in the District drew comments but little market impact. Greene Copper slipped to 22 1 4 per 100 shares, Washington Gas moved around 56 3 4 to 56 7 8 with 87 shares traded, and an option on a quotation tot changed hands at 5. Daniel N. Morgan, arriving as president of United States Trust, met patrons and friends, signaling optimism for National Capital’s future.
Closing bid quotations show Washington Railway and Electric common at 344 and preferred at 85, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat at 283, Washington Gas at 56, and Georgetown Gas at 60. Bond listings include District of Columbia 1924 114, Washington Gas 10314, and various railroads with 102 to 110 ranges. Mining and banking stocks feature Greene Copper at 225, several national banks around 130–206, and trust companies from 125 to 205. Ex dividend noted.
Market reports steady wholesale onions, eggs, cheese and dressed meats with mixed receipts. Eggs and poultry show varying demand with creamed goods firm, live poultry moderate, and hides included. Vegetables, fruit and dried fruits listed with regional varieties and per unit quotes.
Cattle market observed in good shape with strong hog and lamb demand. Calves priced high when choice, shippers urged to avoid very young calves due to condemnation risk. various per hundredweight and per pound rates listed for cattle hogs sheep and calves reflecting market activity.
Receipts about 4 005 in cattle with prices for cows calves stockers and feeders. Hogs about 26 000 with strong market and heavy shipping. Sheep receipts about 27 000 with market steady. Illinois Chicago date Feb 12 noted with price ranges and sale terms.
Last week saw varied cattle prices with steer prices from 4.60 to 6.80 per head and cows 2.50 to 4.35. Stockers, feed cattle and heifers ranged around 2.00 to 4.00, with fat cows up to 5.50. Exports: 696 head cattle and 1,249 sheep shipped by steamship to Indore for Liverpool.
The Comptroller of the Currency sent a blank form to bank examiners to mail to random customers. It asks the depositor to verify their balance on a specific date against the bank's records. While balancing many accounts is impractical, random sampling may reveal ledger discrepancies. Similar forms have been used with positive results in some districts.
The Washington Alexandria and Mount Ver non Railway directors and stockholders met at Mount Vernon yesterday afternoon and unanimously re-elected President Clarence P. King of Philadelphia along with seven other directors. Twelve attended, several were absent. A special parlor car carried the party from Washington to Mount Vernon and back with brief visits, including Washington's home, before returning to the city. Seven directors and stockholders from Philadelphia and other Northern cities boarded the 6 45 train at Pennsylvania station for the northbound run.
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