Calfornia Delegation Talks Peace on Pacific Coast Policy
The Whits House conference on the Japan issue reveals a push for a unified national stance. President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, and Secretary Metcalf met with California delegates to seek a cautious settlement, avoiding court conflicts and outlining possible compromises on Japanese immigration and schooling.
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United States
California
O'Clays
Root
Navy
Metcalf
Ihe
McTachian
Los Angeles
Wpch
Cautour
Hayes
Pacific
Lhe
San Francisco
Nis Sintter
Spesch
Erse
Biltiils
Menon
Sehkimte
ADSC
RGSTS
Japanrai
Pusing
Japan
Fonthene
Californins
Wiends
Hayashi
Labor Laws Violated Warns of Japanese Recruits Arrival
A Department of Commerce and Labor unit reports that most Japanese passengers aboard the steamers Alameda and Korea who recently landed at San Francisco were allegedly brought to the United States to evade contract labor statutes. The North Immigrant Inspectorate cites testimony suggesting recruiters in Japan paid agents to secure passage for hundreds of Japanese workers.
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San Pfraressen
Amy Wissidor
Washington
Hogi
Wyetinsta
Fermisration
Japan
China
United States
Cal- Minenia
Lev Siresa
Department of Commerce and Labor
Alameda
Korea
San Francisco
Igbaness
Theas
Mietz Pansporta Sre
Japanese Laborers Prodded Toward Hawaii Work
Commissioner North reports that Japanese workers are allowed to leave Japan to visit Hawaii with tickets provided and guaranteed mainland or island employment for one to three years. He cautions that upon arrival in Honolulu agents recruit them to migrate to the mainland for higher wages, complicating predeparture inspections.
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Japan
Hawaii
Hewaian Islands
Commissioner North
Honolulu
San Francisco
Hawai
Alameda
Koreas
Brandreth Not Filibuster Sails for Long World Voyage
New York reports Ralph Brandreth convinced federal inspectors his trip on the ninety foot Taormina is a peaceful world voyage not a filibuster. With Capt Lovelace in command, the party includes ten seamen and two monkeys. The ship carries photographic gear valued at 11000, a balloon, and motorcycles for Orient side trips. The voyage will start from Staten Island, head to Kingston Jamaica, then South American ports, Cape Horn, San Francisco, and across the Pacific.
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New York
Venczuela
Ralph Brandreth
Taormina
Brandreth
Secret Service
Cept
T Dovelace
Lee Stevens
Orient
Kingston
Jayiascu
Belloon
Cape Horn
San Francisco
Ross
Pacific
Belipork
Mystery of Bridge Deaths Cleared In Philadelphia
Developments clarify the deaths of Wilhelmina Lacey and her companion as an electric tram accident on the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad at Newton Creek Bridge. Charles Zane of Glassboro is identified, and the couple’s engagement and plans to marry are noted, dispelling earlier suicide theories.
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Spa.ta
Wreshingtor
Philadelphia
Wilhelmina Lacey
Newton Creek
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Charles Zane
Glassboro
Zane
Miss Lacey
Gloucester
Adele White
Camden
Jt 48
Train Kills Two Women in Ravenna Crossing Crash
Two sisters from Roote town Bear and Charleston Chin died when the west-bound Cleveland and Pittsburg flyer struck their buggy at Steel's Crossing near Ravenna station. The horse also died, and the buggy was reduced to kindling wood as the tram bore down. Authorities investigate cause and identify victims Mrs W Z Wilson aged 32 and Mesuel Ne Snape aged 20.
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Ravenna
Oho
W. Z. Wilson
Rootetown
Msguel Ne Snape
Charleston
Chin
Cleveland
Senate Okays Capitol Expenditure Probe in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on Jan 3 the Senate adopted a resolution calling for a full investigation into the expenditure of 49 million dollars for furnishing and decorating the new State Capitol. The measure, signed by Gov. Stuart, orders a committee of three senators and four representatives and grants the governor authority to hire special counsel and accountants to aid the inquiry. A separate note mentions 31,000 dollars in prizes for winners in the Tent Educational Contest.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Stuart
Scrofula and skin eruptions cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla
An old, medical testimonial notes scrofula and neck swellings with skin eruptions, sore ears, catarrh and wasting diseases. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla produces permanent cures and lasting health improvements.
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Rene Kone
Wife kills baby then herself in Langdon tragedy
Police and coroner hold that Amanda M Copley killed three month old Ruth and then shot herself after a domestic quarrel with husband William G Copley of the Census Bureau. Inquest set for 11 o clock with Copley to answer questions as details remain unclear.
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Amanda M. Copley
Willam G. Copley
Census Bureau
Ruth
Copley
Rhods Island
Trquest
Whd
Nevitt
Lieut
Peck
Boardman
Dorsey
Ninth Precinct
Winle Copley
Berman
Pratt
Chicago Delivers Grim Fever Update Amid City Restrictions
The health department reports scarlet fever and diphtheria rising on Chicago's West Side. About 14 new scarlet fever cases and three deaths raise city totals near 4,000. Health Commissioner Whalen urges canceling social engagements and avoiding balls and public gatherings for weeks.
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Chicago
Health Department
West Side
Thestigh Department
Whalen
Mob's Victim Left Fortune in Will Revealed
Des Moines reports James Cullen, lynched by a mob at Charter City, is brother of R C Cullen a former Warren banker. R C Cullen's will leaves $10 000 to the lynched man. James had lived near Warren IL then Duartes City Iowa where he killed his wife and stepson and attempted suicide before mob violence.
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Formar
Walnut
Iowa
John 8. Darstey
Copley
Mr. Copley
Dorsey
Des Moines
James Cullen
Charter City
R. C. Cullen
Warren
Duartes City
Iowe
Sulcide
Washington City
Washington Gas Light
Washington Gas Light Company
William Boram
Secratary Offich
Board OF Fersonal Tas Appeals
District of Columbia
Notler
Ghalimma
M_ Schuttzer
KO Wele
Washington, D C
Whith
Washington
Fairby
Edwin E. Ellett
Ducks Die Mysteriously in Bear River Area
In Northern Utah at Bear River Duck Club grounds many dead ducks lie scattered. Thousands more appear paralyzed or dying as theories abound among duck hunters. Some carcasses were sent to the State chemist for analysis while many birds are fat and show no starvation or freezing signs.
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East Lake Cld
Ute
Utah
Bear River
Additon
Lady Maccabees Install New Officers In Ceremony
The new wavers of the Lady Maccabees were installed last evening. State Commander M. J. Caswell assisted by Mrs. George Griffith. Officers installed include Commander Mrs. Mary Van Ness, lieutenant commander Mrs. Mary Holt, chaplain Mrs. Katherine Carter, record keeper Miss Van Ness, finance keeper Miss Welton, mistress-at-arms Mrs. Sardo, sergeant Mrs. Mumro, and sentinel Mrs. Roby. A gold watch was presented to Mrs. Van Ness on behalf of the hive.
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Lady Maccabees
M. J. Caswell
George Griffit
Mary van Ness
Mary Holt
Ikatherine Cartner
Miss van Ness
Miss Welton
Sardo
Poison Ends His Life After Tragic Fall and Poisoning
Robert T Gilmour, a 30 year old architect formerly with the Treasury’s Supervising Office, died at his parents’ home after using a four ounce bottle of formaldehyde lotion. He had been despondent after a train accident near Baltimore two months earlier and had been bedridden since. Coroner ruled death by own action. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, and four sisters.
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Robert T Gilmour
Gilmour
Henry J Rhett
Connecticut Avenue
Nevitt
Glagebrook
Robert T. Gilmour
Treasury Department
Baltimore
Washinngton
Haud
Allan Gilmour
Jury Deliberates in Drury Dowd Murder Case in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on July 20 1913 the trial of Lieut Ralph W Drury and Private John Dowd of the Ninth U S Infantry for the murder of William B Crowley at the arsenal on September 10 1913 continues. Defense argues justifiable shooting while prosecutors seek voluntary manslaughter verdict. Dowd testifies that Crowley fled and ignored halt command and he fired to maim and arrest. Crowd reacts as Mrs Ida Crowley faints in courtroom during proceedings. Also noted: a woman, Mrs Margaret Fumphrey, is taken into custody on insanity allegations with pennies found on her. Events include remarks from G A R members at a Daughters of Veterans meeting.
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Pittsburg
Jaz
Ralph W Drury
John Dowd
Ninth
United States Infantry
William B. Crowley
Arsenal
Dowd
Ida Crowley
United States
John W. Dunkle
Robert G. McEirsy
Commonwealth
Crowley
Letep Sat
Boy Knocked Down by Wagon on Main Street Crossing
Seventeen year old Benjamin Garner of 1238 Itreet northeast was struck by a wagon driven by Italian Nicholas Navas on Highteerth street near Haloramavenue northwest. Garner was moved to the Emergency Hospital but later discharged with light injuries. Witnesses say the incident occurred yesterday morning and Navas was arrested.
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Highteerth Street
Benjamin Garner
Itreet
Nicholas Navas
Wr Wee Te
Shamrocks defeat Georgetown in seventh straight win
In a tight Washington City League bout the Shamrock basketball team rallied late to beat Georgetown 18 to 9. Sullivan delivered the deciding backward toss for the basket as Downey and Suuven energized the Blue and Gray defense with sharp passing and timely shots.
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Shamrock
Georgetown
Sullivan
Shamrocks
Downey
Gray Quint
Suuven
Garris
Ameltight
Blue
Gray
Positjanie
McCortick
Weather Conditions and Forecast from Washington Dept
Weather Burson reports a general rise in pressure bringing warmer, drier air to much of the country Wednesday except the South where rain persisted due to moderate low pressure. Local snow and rain spread across the Lower Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys with a Northwest warm snap and New England cooling. Thursday expected rain or snow in the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic while Northwest sees ongoing snow. Winds along Atlantic and Great Lakes coasts favor northeast to southeast directions. Local observations list temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine percentages for midnight to evening periods.
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Txteo
Jut
Missouri
Miesierlppl
Rocky Mountains
Nevada
California
Upper Lake Region
New England
Ohio Valley
Texas
Missouri Valley
Milaslsaippi
Middle Atlantic
Northwest
North Pacific
Atlantic
Lake Michigan
Tale Wenthide
Grand Banke
Adjutant resigns amid district Salvation Army actions
A note records the Adjutant quitting Ante Geld ciler of the Salvation Army in the District. Authorized by Noe District Supreme Court to oversee Marian 2 governates Frantic Mairy Land Company, with Captain Ogle leading a $5 000 capital venture. Names William Baum Samuel W. Augensteln and Walter S. Williams appear as incorporators.
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Geld Ciler
Salvation Army
Supreme Cort
Perare
Marian
Mairy Land Company
Yeater
William Baum
Samuel W. Augensteln
Walter
Willams
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Board of Manners
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Register of Treasury
W. T. Vernon
Register of the Treasury
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Odd Fellows” Hall
M Street
W. L. Houston
E W Lampton
W. L. Reaxt
John L. Waller
R. & Greene
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I .B. Moore
Justice of the Peace
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American Security and Trust Company Northwest, Garner
Fifteenth St
Pennsylvania Ave
Netter
West End
Pa. Ave. NW
Mea
Randle Highlands
Wise
Randie Highlayde
Realty Company
Ln Qi
Ave & Pa
Aveo W. Firemen’s Insurance
White House Bread
Quanttr
House Rolls
Boston Baking Co
Sts. S. W
Colonial Wine CO
Soren
Susage
Perro Guarns
Christian Xander
Niewsparer Hhrhye
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