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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1907

Page

40

Conference seeks Pacific Coast school dispute solution

The Whits House conference between President and California delegates focused on the Japanese question on the Pacific Coast. Officials warned the courts may resist a rapid settlement, while delegations pressed for a compromise that would ease detention practices and address Japanese immigrant concerns.

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 cited over Japanese arrivals at San Francisco

Department of Commerce and Labor officials report conclusive, though not legal, evidence that the vast majority of Japanese aboard the steamers Alameda and Korea were brought to the United States in violation of contract labor laws. The informant, H F H North, cites arrivals at San Francisco and testimony from examined aliens. He alleges recruitment in Japan by immigration agencies and financial inducements for placement.

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 Lured by Hawaii Work Contracts

Commissioner North warns that Japanese laborers arriving in Honolulu are approached by agents urging relocation to the mainland United States for work. He notes agents promise double wages and long-term jobs, while inspections in San Francisco struggle to verify contract labor status due to prior landing on American soil.

Japan Hawaii Hewaian Islands Commissioner North Honolulu San Francisco Hawai Alameda Koreas

Brandreth Not Filibuster Sails for World Voyage

New York reports Ralph Brandreth convinced federal inspectors that his voyage on the Taormina is a long peaceful cruise and scientific expedition. The 90 foot yacht will circumnavigate, stopping at Kingston and Jamaica, then proceed to South America, Cape Horn, and up the Pacific to San Francisco. The crew includes Capt Lovelace, Dr Tranz Biederman, ten sailors, two monkeys, and a gear list valued at thousands.

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 Dead Couple Identified After Tram Fatality

Wilhelmina Lacey and Charles Zane died after being struck by an electric tram at the Newton Creek Bridge on the West Jersey and Seashore line. Zane of Glassboro proved to be the unidentified companion. the pair had announced their engagement the prior night and set out toward Camden, likely taking the wrong road.

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 AT STEEL'S CROSSING

In Ravenna Ohio January 10 Mrs W Z Wilson aged 32 of Roote town Bear here and her sister Missuel Ne Snape aged 20 of Charleston Chin were killed when the west bound Cleveland and Pittsburg flyer struck their buggy near the station at Steel's Crossing. The accident left the horse dead and the buggy reduced to kindling.

Ravenna Oho W. Z. Wilson Rootetown Msguel Ne Snape Charleston Chin Cleveland

Senate orders probe into capitol spending in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on January 3 the Senate adopted a resolution for an investigation into 49 million dollars spent on furnishing and decorating the new State Capitol. Gov. Stuart signed the measure, authorizing a three senator four representative committee with power to appoint special counsel and accountants to assist.

Harrisburg House Senate Stuart

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Permanent Cures

An old promotional fragment claims scrofula skin ulcers sore ears and wasting diseases are permanently cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla. The wording presents a medical test claim typical of patent medicines.

Rene Kone

Tragedy at Langdon Ends Two Lives in Quarrel

Police and coroner hold that Mrs. Amanda M. Copley killed her three month old daughter Ruth and then herself after a serious quarrel with husband William G. Copley of the Census Bureau at their Langdon home. Inquest set for 11 this morning as authorities seek to confirm the double tragedy and the husband’s role.

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 Aim Pesging Raymond HL c. Oweng Copleys Copley Home Ite Alge Ag S Neriit Owens Mr. Owens

Chicago Epidemic Rages With Scarlet Fever Rise

Chicago reports a sharp rise in scarlet fever and diphtheria on the West Side with 74 new scarlet fever cases and about 4000 total fever cases citywide. Health Commissioner Whalen urges cancellation of social events and balls for several weeks to curb the outbreak.

Chicago Health Department West Side Thestigh Department Whalen

Mob's Victim James Cullen Lynched in Charter City

Des Moines reports James Cullen, brother of R C Cullen formerly of Warren, Nl, was lynched by a mob in Charter City after brutal treatment of his wife and daughter. R C Cullen's will leaves $10 000 to the lynched man. James had lived near Warren HL and later at Duartes City, Iowa, where he allegedly murdered his wife and stepson and attempted suicide.

Des Moines Iowa James Cullen Charter City R. C. Cullen Warren Duartes City Iowe Sulcide

Ducks Die Mysteriously At Bear River Club Grounds

In East Lake City Utah on January 10 reports from Northern Utah duck hunting grounds show thousands of dead and dying ducks at Bear River Duck Club. Mouramis among the dead, with many birds paralyzed, have prompted theories from hunters. some carcasses have been sent to the state chemist for analysis.

East Lake Cld Ute Utah Bear River Additon

Installation of Lady Maccabees Officers Cited

The new wavers anomie eos dive of the Lady Maccabees were installed last evening State Commander M. J. Caswell assisted by Mrs. George Griffith as grand minister. Officers installed include Commander Mrs. Mary Van Ness lieutenant commander Mrs. Mary Holt chaplain Mrs. Katherine Cartner record keeper Miss Van Ness finance keeper Miss Welton mistress at arms Mrs Sardo sergeant Mrs Mumro and sentinel Mrs Roby. A handsome gold watch was presented to Mrs. Van Ness on behalf of the hive after the ceremony.

Lady Maccabees M. J. Caswell George Griffit Mary van Ness Mary Holt Ikatherine Cartner Miss van Ness Miss Welton Sardo

Poison Ends His Life Of A Young Architect

Robert T Gilmour thirty-year-old architect once with the Treasury Depart ment met death by self inflicted poison in the bathroom of his parents home at 2015 West Street. He had recently survived a train accident near Baltimore and had been bedridden with insomnia and depression. The coroner ruled death by own actions with Dr Henry J Rhett as family physician reporting the death.

Robert T Gilmour Gilmour Henry J Rhett Connecticut Avenue Nevitt Glagebrook Robert T. Gilmour Treasury Department Baltimore Washinngton Haud Allan Gilmour

Drury Dowd Jury Deliberates In Manslaughter Case

Pittsburg jurors hear defense claim shooting was justifiable as Lieutenant Drury and Private Dowd face murder charges for the 1913 killing of William Crowley at the arsenal. Prosecutor seeks voluntary manslaughter. Dowd testifies Crowley ran, aiming to halt him, and the incident sparks courtroom drama including Mrs. Crowley fainting.

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 Struck by Wagon on Haloramavenue Northwest

Seventeen year old Benjamin Garner of 1238 Itreet northeast was knocked down crossing Highteerth street by a wagon driven by Nicholas Navas. Garner was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment and then released home with light injuries. Navas, an Italian, was arrested following the accident. Fifty eight prizes are to be awarded to winners in The Post Educational Contest with details in the next issue.

Highteerth Street Benjamin Garner Itreet Nicholas Navas Wr Wee Te

Shamrocks Defeat Georgetown In Sensational Finish

In a tight Washington City League game the Shamrock basketball team rallied late to beat Georgetown 18 to 10. Sullivan’s backward toss sealed the victory as Downey and Suuven starred for Shamrocks. Downey and Garris shone for Georgetown, but the Shamrocks extended their win streak to seven.

Shamrock Georgetown Sullivan Shamrocks Downey Gray Quint Suuven Garris Ameltight Blue Gray Positjanie McCortick

Weather Conditions and General Forecast Report

The bulletin lists river stage readings for several locations with elevations and changes, and notes a general rise in pressure bringing warmer conditions to the Northwest and cooler in parts of New England and the Middle Atlantic. Rain and snow are forecast for much of the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Lower Missouri, with local snow in the Lake region and Northwest, and winds described along coasts and lakes.

Dept of Agriculture Burson Washington Madrid Memphin Argonans City Greanville Yickaburg Taian Rouge New Orleans Sagluen 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

In and About the City: Local Notices

An official notice lists district appointments and corporate actions. Adjutant Quirk, beta officer, receives designation in the galvetton Army In the Dietrint. See Soebe District and Sucrede Court governances are referenced along with Frantic Dafry Land Company and a wine captain position. Names William Baum, Samuel Augenstein, and Walter Williams appear in association with recent incorporations.

Yam “Quirk Galvetton Dietrint Soebe Distict Sucrede Pee Sa Marian Dafry Land Company Capitan Tock

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