Senate Gets New Japanese Treaty Political shift faces likely Senate battle over immigration clause
The President transmitted a new trade and commerce treaty with Japan to the Senate replacing the 1894 pact and expiring July 17 1912. It omits U S immigration restrictions leaving Japan to enforce emigration limits, prompting Western senators to demand debate while Japan urges prompt action. If approved it can be renounced after six months.
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What Proposed Japanese Treaty Means
The article states that references to restricting Japanese laborer immigration are omitted and that the 1894 treaty clause is left out. It clarifies that the treaty does not alter existing or future laws on trade immigration police and public security in either country.
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China
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Tafts Call for Federal Jurisdiction Over Alien Rights
President Taft urges Congress in his December 6 1910 annual message to grant U S courts power to punish treaty rights violations by aliens. He argues such jurisdiction is needed to uphold U S treaty promises and protect foreign citizens resident in the United States from violence and to ensure due process.
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Gaynor Upholds Red Flag in City Message
Mayor Gaynor told the New York board of aldermen that police have become less brutal and more civil under his guidance. He defended socialist rights to wave red flags, saying the color symbolizes universal brotherhood, not violence, and that dissenters should not be hindered in speech or assembly.
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Prayer for a Son Echoes From Synagogue Tragedy
Special to The Washington Post from Cincinnati Ohio reports Nathan Einhorn a tailor longs for a son not wealth but blessing. Friends say the plea before the throne now rests with Moses Einhorn the father who died in a synagogue service last Saturday. A white ribbon tied around Moses right index finger at burial symbolizes duty as daughter in law prays Give me a son O Lord Hear his plea Let me not die childless.
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Morphine Prop to Liquor Measure Defeated in Ohio House
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati Feb 21 The Dean bill to nullify Rose county option provisions and let cities vote local option independent of counties failed in the lower house 56 to 61 after two and a half hours of debate. Drys jubilant wets despondent Gov Harmon opposed hoping for defeat.
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Asquith Flagships Bid to End Lords Power in Parliament
London Feb 21 The first day of debate on Premier Asquith's bill to abolish the Lords veto left the opposition leader Mr Balfour signaling acceptance of a Lords reform tied to a popular vote. He warned against any constitutional change bypassing the electorate, while urging a peaceful agreement to avoid upheaval during a coronation year.
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Irish Nationalists Abstain From Coronation Participation
London Feb 21 The Irish parliamentary party decided to abstain from involvement in the coronation ceremonies. A statement expressed regret that the time has not yet come to join other representatives of the King's subjects on this great occasion, though Irish liberty appears near victory.
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London burglars tied to central hub group says cable
New York February 21 report states letters found in Houndsditch anarchists rooms do not claim Luston directed the burglars. The cable says a similar organization exists in the Hub and its members were in communication with the English gang through a central authority.
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Husband Faces Suit Over Wife's Outing
In Hammond Indiana on February 21 Mrs Michael Selese invited by Joseph Kotowski while her husband worked in Roby took a trip with him. Kotowski gave her six dollars for spending money. Selese learned of a pending judgment against him by Judge Atchison of Whiting after the suit was filed. The judge took the case under advisement.
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Baroness Vaughan Sues for Divorce in Paris
Morganatic wife of the late King Leopold of Belgium, Baroness Vaughan, has filed for divorce from Emmanuel Durieux, a merchant she wed at Arronville on August 18 last year. A judge’s reconciliation attempt failed.
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City Smoke Law Sparks High Level Controversy
Attorney General Wickersham blasts the city board saying it needs prodding as complaints over smoke emissions from large apartment houses flood records. Rev Charles Wood and Wendell form a two man watchdog group to document violations and push for enforcement amid inspector limitations and health department constraints.
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Millionaire Walling Sued for Breach of Promise Over Love Letters
New York February 2 A $200000 breach of promise suit reveals post cards and letters alleged to be written by William English Walling to Annette Bertha Grunspan a Parisian teen from 1905. The documents show fervent affection signed with aliases and describe schooling in Patla and London paid by Walling as he sought to marry her.
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Aldrich Enjoys Outdoor Outing on Jekyl Island
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island, wintering at Jekyl Island, reports life outdoors is great. He fishes frequently, takes parties on fishing trips aboard a chartered small steamer, and notes he feels physically stronger than in years. Matinee at the Columbia Theater today shows The Maestro's masterpiece at 2:18.
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Senate Seeks New Japanese Treaty and Taft's Tour
Senate moves toward a new Japanese treaty as Wickersham criticizes commissioners and the navy bill awaits House action. Taft travels to Alexandria amid Lorimer tide turning and perjury indictments. probation officer rebuked.
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Amendments Shape Battle Ship Funding Vote
Representative Stanley of Kentucky pushes a plan to force steel price cuts and a government whitewash inquiry as two new superdreadnoughts are funded. Amendments lift costs to 8 to 9 million dollars and set an eight hour day clause for labor on submarines. The House accepts two battleship plan despite Hobson and Rainey bids.
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President Taft Hosts Diplomatic Costume Ball at White House
The White House hosted a grand reception on New Year’s Eve, the season’s largest aside from New Year’s. About 1,600 guests, including Admiral Dewey, Gen. Wood, Gen. Miles, ambassadors, ministers, and notable officials, attended as Mrs Taft and guests wore elaborate gowns. The event closed with a late dance and a telegraph linked Honolulu carnival, highlighting a lavish, era-typical diplomatic social.
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