Senators Vote Today on Japanese Exclusion Debate
Senate hours-long clash over immigration bill ends with an agreed vote on the conference report to be taken before adjournment. Bacon and Tillman press southern rights while revealing White House pressure for a settlement, amid talks of an extra session and river and harbor references being dropped if necessary.
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Aldrich
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South Carolina
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California
Washington
Therby
Japan Denies Agreement On San Francisco Labor Restriction
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan denies any agreement on San Francisco labor limits. In San Francisco, the Japanese Exclusion League opposes mayor Schmitz's proposed compromise, demanding an exclusion law as severe as the Chinese policy. League president Tyehmoe says pending bills on Japanese immigration will pass, and wires Mayor Schmitz about Root’s amendment.
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London
Tokyo
Times
Japan
San Francisco
United States
League
A. Tvettmoe
Trehmoe
Sacramento
Sun
Roor
Vell
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Scamitz
Root
Bible Society denies trust rumors in capital tale
Washington reports that American Bible Society officials refuted claims it forms a trust with British and Foreign Bible Society and the National Bible Society of Scotland to curb competition. Treasurer William Foulke said the agreement is informal and years old, with the society selling at cost and even providing Bibles free to the needy while other societies also act benevolently.
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Washington Post
New York
American Bible Society
Octopus Hunter
British and Foreign Bible Society
National Bible Society of Scotland
William Foulke
Mr. Foulke
Girl Thrashed Burglary Suspect by Sister in Philadelphia
Early morning break in at 3812 Locust Street ended with Sadie Hagen delivering a severe beating to Willam Wilson after he entered the home and attacked Mrs Sadie Hagen and her mother Philadelphia Jack O'Brien real name John Hagen. Wilson was jailed without bail after arraignment.
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Philadelphia
Willam Wilson
Jack O’brien
Locust Street
O'Brien
John Hagen
Wilson
Sadie Hagen
Lnger Long
Sadie
Harris
Seventeen Irishmen Held After Orpheum Theater Riot
In New York on February 15 Magistrate Stearns discharged seven of seventeen Irishmen arrested January 41 at the Orpheum Theater Brooklyn for a boisterous demonstration against the Russell Brothers in the Irish servant girl act. The others were held in 500 bail each awaiting grand jury action on the riot charge.
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Washington Post
Orpheum Theater
Brooken
Russell Brothers
Stearns
Myrtle Avenue
Grand Jury
Beresford Accepts Channel Fleet Command Before Voyage
In Mexico City on February 1 Vice Admiral Charles William de la Beresford clarified reports about declining and then accepting the channel fleet command. He said he declined the post after a Mediterranean return, the Admiralty approved changes, and he accepted before leaving for America. He did not disclose the modifications he suggested.
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Channel Fleet
America
Mexico City
Charles William de la Beresford
Hame
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Cambridge needs funds for university expansion appeal
The Duke of Devonshire, chancellor of Cambridge University, appeals to the public for aid. He notes 115,000 pounds donated since January 1899 and urges about 1,600,000 pounds be raised to improve equipment and establish new professorships.
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English University
London
Duke of Devonshire
University of Cambridge
Shonts urges railroad reform and merchant marine plan
Theodore P. Shonts addressing the Iowa Society in New York urged a square deal for railroads, stockholders, and the public. He called for laying aside subterfuge and pushing a merchant marine to exploit the Panama Canal, warning of a grave financing situation for railroads and urging fair play to prevent a public and investor backlash.
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New York
Shaw
Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Theodore P. Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Iowa Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
United States
Panama
Shoxts
Public figures urged cooperation for better corporate practices
Gen Genville M Dodge presided at a meeting urging eminent financiers and captains of industry to work with the President to enforce laws and propose new safeguards, while protecting against agitators. The group promised visible reform, labor fairness, and sufficient funds, telegraphing thanks to Senator William B Allison for long service and wishing him continued joy and happiness.
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Genville M Dodge
United States
William B. Allison
Washington
Reward for Walker Wall Street Shows Anxiety
New Britain officials offer a reward up to ten thousand dollars for the arrest of William F. Walker the missing bank treasurer. Wall Street minds concern over 3 640 300 in bonds and stocks hypothecated by Walker to fund stock speculation. Police report progress in locating Walker and the secured securities amid market anxiety and rumors of bucket shop activity.
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New Britain
Willliam F. Walker
Walker
Philip Corbin
New York
Rawlings
Bis City
Wall Street
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The
Baptists of Connecticut
William F. Walker
Astoria Crashes Into Pier Near West Twenty Third Street
Aboard the Anchor Line steamer Astoria slammed into a pier at West Twenty third Street in New York. The crash wrecked about 150 feet of pier and roof, causing a panic among 300 people. One girl, Bizzie Patten, was injured by a falling trunk while she was in the second cabin saloon. Damage to the pier is estimated at about 2000 dollars.
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Washington Post
New York
Anchor Line
Astoria
West Twentythird Street
Bizzie Patten
Asotria
Tolstoyesson Indicted for High Treason in Pamphlet Case
In St Petersburg a son of Count Lee Folstein has been indicted for high treason for printing the latest political pamphlet written by his father. The report notes charges and the publishing link to the Folstein family. A Baltimore retailer price list appears in the same column with miscellaneous notices.
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St Petersburg
Count Lee
Folstei Hag
Lady Filo Claims Cattle Ties to Beresford Estate
Irora Wolf known as Lady Filo asserts a business partnership with Lord Dalavan Beresford over cattle at a Mexican ranch. Lord Beresford’s executor, Lord Charles Beresford, admits cattle branding but denies partnership and says settlements will be in England after the London will probate.
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Irora Wolf
Filo
Dalavan Beresford
New Walm
Charles Beresford
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London
Charles ‘Beresford
Mexico
Mad Man Tries to Kill Chicago Detective Chief
A well dressed man in Chicago entered City Hall’s Central police station and attempted to shoot Capt. D O'Brien of the detective bureau. The assailant, claiming to be Roosevelt, was knocked down and subdued after a fight, then confined to a cell and later sent to the hospital for the insane. No identification was found on him.
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Central
D. O’brien
Detective Bureau
WIFE SUED FOR DIVORCE AS NEW YORK HOTEL DEATH
Louis N. Hanover a real estate dealer from Arlington New Jersey was found dead in his Hotel Aldine suite in Manhattan with a bullet wound and a pistol. The coroner ruled suicide. His sister in law said Hanover's wife had filed for absolute divorce.
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New York
Louis N. Hanover
Arlington
N. J
Aldine
Fourth Avenue
Henry J. Goldsmith
Hanover
Robberies Strikes Lake City and Wainview Areas
In Lake City Florida on February 15 a safe at the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad ticket office was blown open and about 300 dollars taken. A second reported blast occurred at John B. Roberts' store in Wainvisid, eight miles from Lake City. A Savannah man, Walt Hemingway, was arrested on suspicion after an apparent suicide while in jail.
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Savannah
Hurls Self Under Train Returns Home to Find Parents Dead
Columbus Indiana February fifteenth Courtland Carter twenty five years old who four years ago broke into a Pennsylvania freight car and was sent to the reformatory at Jeffersonville escaped custody after breaking jail and fleeing by swimming White River today he learned his father and mother had died of broken hearts since his conviction this drove him to end his life by stepping in front of a moving freight train at Helmsburg He burned photographs and letters from his pocket at his sister’s home prior to the act.
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Reformatory
Russell Carter
Brown County
Young Carter
Poison test a secret in murder inquiry
New York February 15 detectives hired by the district attorney refuse to confirm reports that Dr Peter A Austen found bichloride of mercury in the dregs of champagne given for examination in the death of Mrs Ida Binge on February 4 The experts hesitation is seen as significant as justice hinders disclosure Meanwhile Mrs Leopold Wellan and Assistant District Attorney Smith lead a detective staff tracing movements of residents at the Wellan home where the woman died Also Topeka Kansas lawmakers barred Kansas City Star access to the senate gallery after Star commentary on allegedBracket tendencies.
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New York
Ida Binge
Peter A. Austen
Leopold Wallan
Smith
Wellan
Cross-examination in Bassett divorce stuns Omaha court
Mrs Charles C Bassett endures a brutal day of cross-examination in an Omaha divorce case against Charles C Bassett of Washington. The trial reveals attempted child abductions, a resignation from Rev E Lawrence Hunt as co respondent, and heated clashes with attorneys. An armed guard now protects the Bassett children, while testimonies include claims of past cruelty and infidelity allegations involving Hunt and other parties.
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Bassett
Washington Post
Omaha
Nebr
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Charles Co. Bassett
Noble Street Presbyterian Church
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Salles
Redick
Mr. Hunt
Navy
Hilary Herbert
Lost Ring At Waldorf Sparked Police Intercession
New York February 15 detectives Vallely and Col ling arrested John Bales and Tony Pappa after a room search at 152 West Twenty eighth street. They alleged a diamond ring valued at 350 dollars was stolen from R S Cogeswell of Pittsburgh in the Waldorf Astoria on February 6. Bales, a Greek waiter, allegedly admitted taking the ring and claimed he gave it to Pappa.
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Washington Post
New York
James F. Vallely, Jr
Michael F Colling
John Bales
Sixth Avenue
Tony Pappa
Pappa
West Twenty-eighth Street
R. S. Cogeswel
Pittsburg
Waldorf-Astoria
Usu
Moinés Promoter Dies in Iowa Falls Home
Dex Moinés promoter and builder of the Iowa Falls and Western Short Line and the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern died at his home in Iowa Falls from hardening of the heart. He was rated a millionaire and described as a philanthropist who donated large sums to local charity. The obituary notes his prominence in railroad development and local affairs.
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Elsworth
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Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Iowa
Deceanis
Stewart Rich Again After Long Senate Career
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco reports that M Stewart of Nevada, eight years past the usual retirement age, returned to Tonopah to practice law after losing his Senate seat. A tip from his rival Senator Nixon on a mining stock led to substantial gains, now estimated around $250,000.
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San Francisco
WM. Stewart
Nevada
United States Senate
Tonopah
Idw
Nixon
Hugger of Girls Caught After Years of Attacks
Wesley Greenley, a carpenter, was arrested in Bloomington, Illinois, on February 16 after months of frightening and grabbing women and schoolgirls on the streets. He was caught in front of former Vice President A. E. Stevenson’s residence amid a group of students, with a shepherd dog aiding in the capture. former Governor Joseph Walfer Greenley was among officials involved.
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Bloomington
Wesley Greenley
A EH Stevenson
Joseph Walfer Greenley
Fifer
Slender Slander Suit Filed Over Chin Tickling in Spencer
Mabel Lutterman files in District Court against banker George A Romey alleging slander and improper touching including tickling her chin. She seeks 4060 dollars damages, claiming acts left her sick and nervous. Romey, a prominent local and state financier, is named in the petition.
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Spencer
Iowa
Mabel Lutterman
George A Romey
Romey
Tragedy As Dynamite Thaws In Stove Killing Woman In Lenanon
Mrs Zeller of Annville near Lenanon was killed instantly by a dynamite explosion at her home. Her two children Lydia thirteen and Mary five were badly burned and lacerated with little hope of recovery. Zeller had placed three sticks of dynamite in the stove to thaw and left without telling his wife. The blast ripped flesh from Mrs Zeller and tore two large holes in her body. Lydia suffered severe facial and bodily injuries while Mary bore a large back gash and extensive burns.
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John Zeller
Annville
Here
Lydia
Mary
Mrs Zeller
Mery
Marriage Hoax Trailes Miss Ramsey In Asheville
In Asheville on February 15 Miss Nora Ramsey a sixteen or seventeen year old society girl became distraught after learning her last week marriage to BR Bradley, a visiting man, was a hoax. They traveled to Swannanoa for a fictitious ceremony then returned to Asheville. Bradley fled and has not been found. Miss Ramsey attempted suicide via laudanum and expressed deep regret.
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Asheville
Nwc
Nora Ramsey
BR. Bradley
Miss Ramsey
New York
Swannanoa
Ramsey
Berkley
Bradley
Doctor shoots fugitive on passenger train at Hobart
Dr Beachem of Mangum calmly fires on Charles Thomas as the Rock Island train arrives in Hobart Oklahoma. Three shots are fired two hit Thomas in the temple and neck region killing him instantly. Beachem declares I killed him. No spectators could intervene before the fatal moment.
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Washington Post
Hobart
Okla
Rock Island
Beachem
Mangum
Charles Thomas
Aromas J
Patton to Testify in Thaw Case Trial
Princeton former president Dr Francis L Patton will testify for Harry K Thaw on Monday amid debate over a letter Thaw wrote from the Tombs. Lawyers say its admission could prove Thaw was not sane at arrest, while Jerome and defense counsel clash over possible lunacy commission action and trial conduct.
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White
Madison Square Garden
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Terome
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Harry K. Thaw
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