Japan's Dilemma Amid Rising California Japanese Tensions
The article argues Japan faces a hard choice to avoid war with the United States while managing a rapid population rise. It notes California anti Japanese sentiment, potential restrictive laws, and Japan's need for outlets and resources. It warns that unresolved friction could strain diplomacy as Japan seeks room to grow.
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Japan
United States
California
Korea
Manchuria
Siberia
Sakhalin
Russia
America
China
Philippines
Australia
Clement’s Opposition to Suffrage Fires Up politics
Gov Clement maintains opposition to universal suffrage denouncing federal constitutional changes via Congress and state legislatures. He declines a special session to act on the amendment, signaling ongoing partisan friction ahead of November elections. Republican leaders watch for possible action from Gov Holcomb of Connecticut as momentum shifts.
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Gus Cox
Louisiana
Harding
Guy Clement
Vermont
Gov Clement
Congress
Legisla
Ture
Clement
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Democratic states differ on ratification of suffrage proposal
The passage notes that only a minority of states have ratified the measure and that Tennessee or Connecticut could become pivotal. It argues that suffrage leaders may claim political freedom if Tennessee acts, but the election outcome would hinge on party managers and their strategies.
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Tennessee
Connecticut
French Crops Promise Self Sufficiency Amid War Devastation
France expects to feed itself with this year’s cereal harvest, aiming for 260 million bushels from nearly one million more acres. The effort reduces dependency on foreign breadstuffs, saves francs, and supports devastated regions while boosting French peasant resilience.
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France
United States
Germans stage food protests and price cuts feared
Consumers in Germany boycott dealers across many commodities and food riots force prices down. A dispatch to the State Department from the American commissioner at Berlin says measures for a definite reduction of food prices are being considered by the commonwealth's economic council.
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Germany
State Department
Berlin
Commonwealth
Economic Council
Peeress in Her Own Right to Wed War Hero
Young Lady Furnivall, a peeress in her own right, will marry Commander A. Shelton Agar of the Royal Navy, VC winner, at Westminster Cathedral. The piece traces Furnivall lineage, the barony’s abeyance, prior betrothals, and notes other noble marriages and family ties in Britain and Ireland.
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Furnivall
Westminster
London
A. Shelton Agar
Royal Navy
John Shelton Agar
Woolmount
County
Kerry
Ceylon
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Audrey
William Robinson Clark
Trinity College
Toronto
Royal Society of Canada
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Petre
George Cavendish Taylor
New York
No Buyers Found for 21 Wooden War Ships
The Shipping Board reports no bids for 21 wooden ships totaling 82,800 dead weight tons. Tenders were to be opened yesterday but no offers were received, these vessels part of the wartime program.
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Shipping Board
Empress Eugenie Dies in Madrid After Illness
Former Empress Eugenie of France dies in Madrid after a day of severe abdominal pain. Doctors treated her as she neared death while relatives, including the Duchess Santana and the Duke of Penelands, gathered at her bedside. The body will be embalmed for transport to England for burial at Farnborough with a likely Wednesday funeral departure.
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Eugenie
France
Grenda
Alfonso
Moreno Zancudo
Spain
Santana
Duke of Penelands
Tamames
Mora
Empresa
Eugente
England
Farnaborough
New Kanred wheat hailed as big harvest boost
The Kanred wheat, a new variety developed with U S Department of Agriculture input, is set for harvest in Kansas next fall with widespread planting in the western wheat belt. It promises 2 to 5 more bushels per acre than Turkey or Khara f, resists winterkill and rusts, matures early, and yields flour similar to common wheats.
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Kansas
Western
U .S. Department of Agriculture
Acre
Turkey
Kharaf
Employees Freed Aliens on Ellis Island
New York officials report evidence of several unidentified employees aiding immigrants to enter the country unlawfully. About 49 immigrants escaped from Ellis Island hospital in the last three months, with hospital attendants known to maintain boats for outings on harbor waters. three boats were burned by hospital authorities.
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New York
Ellia Island
Island Hospital
Byron H. Uhl
Approval Sought for Express Company Consolidation
The American Railway Express Company sought ICC approval for continuing operations as a consolidation of Adams Express, American Express, Wells Fargo, and Southern Express. George C. Taylor of New York, president of the merged group, said $81,000,000 was needed for equipment and facility additions, obtainable from bankers if the consolidation proceeds.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Adams Express Company
American Express Company
Wells-Fargo & Co
Southern Express Company
George C. Taylor
New York
Consolidated Organization
Taft Named Arbitrator for Grand Trunk Board
Former U S president William H Taft has been appointed to represent the Grand Trunk Railroad on the arbitration board to decide payment by the Dominion government for the corporation stock The Grand Trunk president Howard Kelley announced the appointment on behalf of the board in Montreal on July 12.
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Montreal
Wiliam H. Taft
United States
Grand Trunk Railroad System
Howard Kelley
Grand Trunk
Towns Show Big Growth in Census Figures
Census figures released yesterday show Guthrie Oklahoma at 11,757, up 163 or 0.9 percent. Stamford Connecticut records 36,486, up 9,948 or 48.8 percent. Norristown Pennsylvania reaches 32,319, up 4,444 or 15.9 percent. Kinston North Carolina totals 9,771, up 2,776 or 35.7 percent.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Stamford
Conn
Norristown
Kinston
N. C
Mexican Envoy Presents Credentials in London
Felix F Palavicini, Mexico’s envoy to Britain and other governments, presented his credentials to the foreign office in London. He said his mission aims to renew relations with Great Britain and the other accredited nations, and he represented a provisional Mexican government pledging to repair damages to British property in Mexico. He will soon travel to the remaining accrediting countries.
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London
Felix F Palavicini
Great Britain
Spain
France
Belgium
Italy
Foreign Office
Senor Palavicini
Mexico
Senor Palavivini
Navy court hears case over liquor aboard seaplane
Ensigns Windsor H. Cushing and Frank Lamb face court martial at the New York navy yard on charges of violating Secretary Daniels order against storing intoxicants aboard naval craft. Seaplane 3606 allegedly carried brown bottles from the Bimini Bahamas flight to Miami. Unlabeled bottles found by Lt. Hugh Cuthrell were towed out to sea and sunk. The crew said natives placed bottles aboard but could not identify contents. Officers testified they were ashore when the incident occurred.
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New York
Windsor H. Cushing
Frank Lamb
New York Navy Yard
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
United States Naval
Bimini Islands
Bahamas
Miami
Fla Lient Hugh Cuthrell
Naval Air Station
Key West
Board of Investigation
Bimin
Phelan accuses Japanese during California inquiry
In San Francisco on July 14 the House immigration committee opened hearings on Japanese immigration in California. Senator James D Phelan testified about a California Mexico Land and Cattle Company land sale to Japanese interests being halted, alleged smuggling at the state border, and a Los Angeles harbor consular flaw. Oakland landowner John Parish said he would lease to Japanese rather than white farmers due to land care.
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San Francisco
Immigration and Naturalization Committee of the House
California
James D Phelan
United States
Phelan
California Mexico Land and Cattle Company
Imperial County
Calif
Calexico
Tia Juana
Los Angeles
Verala Landing
Los Angeles Harbor
John Parish
Oakland
Seamen Threaten Reprisals Over 4 Hour Week Vote
Delegates to the international seamen conference warn of reprisals against nations opposing the 4 hour week. They plan a global campaign at the Amsterdam meeting on August 4 to pressure British shipowners in the mainly Lloyd fleet to concede. A merchant marine strike may follow against nonadherents to the 48 hour week principle.
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Genoa
International Seamen's Congress
International Sramen
Amsterdam
Liberal Nominee Gomez Aims for Cuban Presidency
Havana reports the liberal convention unanimously backing former President Jose Miguel Gomes for president. Gomes outlined a platform to lower living costs protect working women repeal the war stamp act reform tariffs and defend Cuba’s industrial production. He pledged closer Cuba U S relations if elected.
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Havana
Nationa Liberal Convention
Jose Moigruel Gomes
Gen. Gomes
Cuba
Gomez
United States
Aland Dispute Referred To International Jurists
London reports the League of Nations refers the Aland Islands issue to a three member international commission to be named by the league president. Sweden and Finland pledge restraint while awaiting the jurists’ decision and urge no actions that could worsen the situation.
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London
League of Nations
Aland Islands
League
jJuripis
Duke of Bivona's Madrid Home Destroyed by Fire
Madrid July 12 The residence of the Duke of Bivona in this city was totally destroyed by fire today Valuable furniture and historic objects of art were saved No one in the duke's household was injured The incident follows February peasants looting the duke's Ribera residence after disarming soldiers and wounding a carabineer The duke, a Spanish grandee, was forced to sign over land and later permitted to leave A sensation rose in Spain over the attack on the ducal residence.
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Bivana
Ribera
Palermo
Italy
Spain
Training Squadron Leaves Honolulu for Seattle
The midshipmen squadron from the Annapolis Naval Academy, now in Honolulu on a training cruise, departed tonight for Seattle, Washington.
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Honolulu
Midshipmen
Annapolis Naval Academy
Seattle
Wash
US Cruiser Pittsburgh Arrives in Cherbourg
The United States armored cruiser Pittsburgh arrived in Cherbourg today as the American commander and the naval prefect exchanged visits signaling cordial naval ties between the two nations.
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Cherbourg
Prague Ratifies Austrian Minority Protection Treaty
Sunday July 11 Prague reports the chamber of deputies ratified the Austrian treaty for the protection of minorities. Parliament adjourned today until October 1913.
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Czecho-Slovakia
Chamber of Deputies
Austria
Sugar trade talks mirror Caribbean and Pacific shifts
In Washington corridors and reports from Manila and Hawaii, observers note the Philippine Islands and Hawaiian sugar centers expand capacity as Cuba’s crop dynamics affect U S supply. Delegations study conditions, labor, and transport to bolster output amid growing global demand and distribution challenges.
Earthquakes blamed on wells and Mexican politics
Odd, error-filled report blames wells for earthquakes near Los Angeles and discusses Mexican government delay. It mentions Texas, Oklahoma tremors, and statements from state and federal offices about future plans and potential cures. The piece blends scientific speculation with political commentary and questionable claims from multiple nations.
Germans Win Plebiscites in West and East Prussia
A Bern dispatch reports overwhelming German support in West Prussia and East Prussia plebiscites under the Versailles treaty. West Prussia 92 percent, East Prussia 86 percent favored Germany, with Poland excerpts noted. The article cites council delays on date and voting arrangements.
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Bern
West Prussa
Last Prussia
Wes Prussia
Bus Prussa
Germany
Weat
Pruss
Gervaurs
Petar
East Prussia
Timmali
Poland
Congressmen Arrive at Honolulu on Far East Tour
A party of senators and representatives arrived in Honolulu from San Francisco aboard the Great Northern. They will proceed westward Tuesday afternoon as Hawaii’s governor and military and naval authorities welcomed them to the city Sunday.
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Great Northern
Far East
San Francisco
Hawaii
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