Treaty Text and Senate Debate On US Japan Trade Pact
The document outlines Taft and Knox pushing a 1911 treaty of commerce and navigation with Japan, including a declaration on emigration of Japanese laborers. It notes Western senators’ demand for constituent satisfaction and mentions President Taft and Secretary Knox communicating with California Governor Johnson. The full text of the treaty and related declarations are presented for Senate transmission and potential ratification.
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Knox
United States
Baron Uchida
Senate
Japan
White House
Secretary of State
Washington
Iobnasuder
United States of America
Amelia
Philander Co Knox
Yastya Uehida
Jasan
Imperial Order of the Rising Sun
Hay
Americ
Treaty Provisions for Citizens Across Boundaries
A historic text outlines reciprocal protections for citizens of both contracting parties in each other's territories. It grants equal rights and exemptions from compulsory military service, ensures safe residence and commerce, and allows consular officers with reciprocal immunity. It also covers trade rights, import duties, and freedom of ships and cargoes under foreign openness.
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National Guard
Taft Legislature Reassurance Message on Exclusion Laws
Governor Johnson transmits executive answer asserting existing exclusion laws are safeguarded. Assembly passes joint protest resolution as president arraigned in Senate. Strong entities include Taft era references and state bodies.
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Gov. Johnson
Executive
Assembly
Senate
Treaty No Open Door Japanese Exclusion Debate in California
Governor Johnson submits message to legislature on Japanese immigration and exclusion terms. Taft telegram asserts treaty would preserve existing assurances. Senators Perkins and Wright report on six month notice and no labor immigration, Assembly opposition grows amid calls for anti treaty action and mass protests planned in San Francisco.
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President Taft
Gov. Johnson
California
Perkina
Flint
Lberty
Aly
Secretary of State
United States
Cammetti
Uremsy Congress
Congress
Senate
Carminetti
San Wraicie Vo
Alaska and Wyoming clash in House brawl over coal land debate
In a heated session on Alaska coal land leasing, Rep. Wickersham of Alaska and Rep. Mondell of Wyoming fought publicly, grabbing each other by the throat. Repeated attempts to separate them followed as Rep. Dwight intervened, and apologies ensued from both sides amid a raucous scene on the House floor.
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Hurley
Alaska
Foster
Vermont
Wickersham
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Mr. Wickersham
Mr. Foster
Mr. Mondell
Mr. Dwight
Dwight
New York
Mondell
Ballinger
Supreme Court
Representative Burke
South Dakota
Adr
Pacific
Trade rules and company rights cross borders
A historical article fragment discusses transit duties warehousing and equal treatment for imported goods. It notes sanitary measures exceptions, and allows ANEMDIG WIL Limited and similar entities to sue or be sued in the other party’s courts under applicable laws. The text continues on the second page.
Alaska leasing bill defeated amid fierce house debate
The Alaska leasing bill failed 151 to 32 after a demand for a two thirds vote. Democrats and insurgent Republicans united against the measure which would have leased coal lands up to 2560 acres on a royalty from 3 to 10 cents per ton. The session echoed with sharp remarks and quips about rules and alibis.
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Alaska
House
Republicana
Kentucky
Wyoming
Taylor
Ohio
Doctors Start Blacklist Specal to The Washington Post
Atlanta authorities move to collect past due medical bills by blacklisting nonpayers. Doctors will flag patients and deny refills, forcing payment or payment through higher costs as druggists back the effort to secure fees.
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Washington Post
Atlanta
Ride and Seek Amid Fire
Special to The Washington Port Boston Feb 23 A mother and four year old Isabel Wade escaped a blaze in their home after the child hid behind portieres during a brisk fire. The mother found and carried Isabel to the street as flames spread. Isabel shouted that she could not be found, then clapped her hands in victory.
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Washington Port
Boston
Mass
Isabel Wade
Isabel
Pianist Wins $18,000 in Transit Accident Suit
Special to The Washington Post. Bernardo Cutillo, pianist, received $18,000 in a Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company verdict for injuries from a trolley crash in July 1907. He testified he could not move his fingers since the accident, losing weekly earnings of 12 dollars from performances.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Bernardo Cutillo
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Chick eats $200 diamond in chicken feeding incident
Special to The Washington Post from Chillicothe Ohio reports Miss Ruth Vause daughter of farmer James J Vause discovers a $200 diamond has been bitten from its ring setting while feeding two week old chickens. Her father brings chicks to town for X ray to locate the stone but the test fails. Miss Vause declines to kill the chickens.
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Washington Post
Chillicothe
Ohio
Ruth Vause
James J. Vause
Vause
Court proceedings in Paris over embezzlement charges
In Paris on February 23 the court of cassation heard plans for who will try Liquidator Duez and three associates in a case involving embezzlement from the liquidation of property held by religious orders. The total embezzled sum cited reached 30.8 million dollars.
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Paris
Court of Cassation
Duez
Trial Divorce Plan Aims For Reconciliation
Miss Mabel Taliaferro wife of Frederic C. Thompson plans a March 20 Europe departure for a year apart to decide on divorce. Friends say the absence may lead to reconciliation before twelve months pass. A Chicago meeting reportedly produced the “trial divorce” decision amid temperamental fault lines. A railroad travel note follows.
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Washington Post
New York
Mabel Taliaferro
Frederic C. Thompson
Europe
Chicago
Thompson
Japanese Treaty Delayed and Taft Reassures Californians
In today’s issue headlines report a delay in the Japanese treaty as President Taft reassures Californians. Other items note parliamentary struggles in the House and retrenchment plans for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
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Taft
q—Society
lo—Financial
News of Alexandria
Occoquan
Dozen Killed in Mine Fire at Belmont in Tonopah
Dozen men are dead and nine injured with several still imprisoned after a mine fire at Belmont in Tonopah Nevada. The blaze broke out today and rescue efforts continued as authorities worked to reach trapped workers and assess the damage.
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Tonopah
Nev
Belmont Ming
Rail Officials Signal Retrench in Fare Policy
Pennsylvania Railroad officials pledge to buy less and pay less while Wall Street brokers, who anticipated rate increases, are astonished by a commission’s action. The surprise decision affects railroad pricing and investor expectations, with officials commenting on the move and its broader implications.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Wall Street
Railroads Brace for Sharp Cuts After Rate Ruling
Leaders from major railroads react to the Interstate Commerce Commission decision not to raise freight rates. Weary talks focus on cutting expenses, delaying extensions, and seeking greater efficiency under Brandeis principles. Baer and Willard warn profits will shrink without reduced outlays and material purchases.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brandeis
Baer
Rate Decisions Hit Railroads With Large Losses
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports railroads lost an estimated 27 million dollars in yearly revenue due to recent rate increases blamed on the steel locomotive and labor trusts. The commission contends railroads are more profitable now, with higher dividends. Proceedings began in 1910 and were halted in St Louis. the roads faced Sherman antitrust charges but the suit was dropped. Railroads plan to appeal to the new commerce court.
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St. Pauli
Minn
Ren. W
New York
Xpect
Steel Trust
Locomotive Trust
Labor Trust
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lutt
St. Louis de "Aeeroun
New Commerce Court
Evidence of Prosperity Highlights Railroad Growth
Commissioner Lane notes in the last decade U S railroads borrowed over 4.5 billion dollars, twice the Civil War debt, signaling strong public confidence. Dividends and total payout rose faster than new miles built, reflecting growing economic faith in rail properties.
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United States
Commissioner Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission Denies Eastern and Western Rate Increases
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected proposed increases in class freight rates across Eastern and Western territories. Carriers must rescind advanced tariffs by March 10 and return to preincrease rates, or face a formal order suspending changes for at least two years. In the Southwestern rate case the commission also ordered a reduction of second class rates from 1.29 to 1.25 while restoring other classes to preincreased levels. The commission plans to appeal to the new court of common law for review.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Trunk Line
Commission
Railroad Commission of Texas
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway
Southwestern
Commissionel Prouts
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