Trade Boycott Fear Looms Over Chinese Exclusion Rules
President Roosevelt hosted about thirty American Asiatic Association members to discuss the Chinese exclusion law effects on U S trade with China. The delegation warned the export of cotton textiles and iron and steel could suffer if Chinese merchants and students face immigration hurdles, urging more liberal treatment of exempt classes and possible treaty adjustments.
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Roosevelt
Esterday
American Asiatic Association
United States
Ching
China
John Foord
New York
American Astile Associacion
Etatea
Banern Asia
United Stes
Spd
United
L Fred
Congress
Teta
Roosevelt Aims to Boost Trade With China After Immigration Tensions
The Chinese delegation urged an end to harsh immigration enforcement and equity in policy. President Roosevelt supported friendly China relations, promising to promote U S trade and to address obstacles with Commerce Secretary Metcalf and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
China
United States
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Confirms Loomis Testimony in Asphalt Company Check Case
Clyde Brown treasurer of the American Asphalt Company testified about a $5,000 check exchanged with Mr Loomis and confirmed prior witness statements. Ira Atkinson, an asphalt official, also testified denying having discussed rumors about the check intended for Loomis. The hearing occurred after Taft's city departure for West Point.
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Asphalt Company
West Point
Taft
Bowen-Loomis
Clyde Brown
American Asphalt Company
Loomis
Brown
Ira Atkinson
Harry Unwine
Atkinson
Secretary Hirencock Sustains Hitchcock Case Closed
Secretary Hirencock presented the Muskogee anti tribal tax delegation to the President but the President said he had reviewed the matter with the Secretary, agreed with him, and considered it closed. The delegation then withdrew.
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Hirencock
Muskogee
President Roosevelt to visit New Orleans on Oct 24 25
Secretary Loeb fixes October 24 and 25 for President Roosevelt's New Orleans visit. Arrangements are under way for a brilliant reception. Albert Bushner Hart, Harvard history professor, and Mrs Hart met the President. he will attend Cambridge events on the 27th and 28th and host a reception at their home.
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Loeb
New Orleans
Progressive Union
Roosevelt
Albert Bushner Hart
Harvard College
Hart
Harvard
Cambridge
Chinese Decoration for Col Symons Refused Without Act of Congress
The Department of State informs that China conferred the Order of the Double Dragon on Col Theodore W. Symons Corps of Engineers former superintendent of public buildings. He cannot accept the decoration without Congressional enactment.
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Col
Symons
Department of State
Theodore W. Symons
Corps of Engineers
D. 3A
Prince Pu Lin
Robbery on steamer Puritan targets Boston financier
Henry W. Comstock of Boston reports theft of about 120000 in railroad and United States Steel stock from under his pillow in a stateroom aboard the steamship Puritan en route from New York to Fall River. A caller in New York offered to help recover the papers for a cash reward. Police and district attorneys in Boston and New York are involved as the case points to a planned conspiracy with a stranger observed in New York and on board.
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Haston
Henry W. Comstock
Boston
Puritan
New York
Fall River
United States Steel Corporation
Comstoche
Tt Ja
Comstock
Watts
Boston Police
Jerome
Broadway Central
Railroad and Steel Corporation
O'Brien
Watuaaring Mystery at Fair Oaks Estate
Englishman Hugh Watuaaring claims a vast fortune and names Blacoucin’s son as heir upon birth anniversary. A search for a mysterious document uncovers a hidden will as Harry Scot and Wr Walnwarte’s private archivist retrieve it. Richard Hobson, famed lawyer, discusses the case with Mrs La Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Watuaaring
Senok
Hamre Latraiers
Wr Walrwaring
Fchard Hobson
la Grange
A Murder at Fair Oaks Leaves Family in Shock
In the tower room at Fair Oaks Hugh Mainwaring is found shot dead with a pistol nearby. Secretary Harry Scott recalls a shabby document and questions of foul play. Ralph Mainwaring and attorney Whitney lead a cautious investigation as crowds gather outside and suspicions rise within the household.
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Tower
Hardy
Harry Scott
Hugh Mainwarir
Ralph Mainwaring
Mr. Thornton
Young Mainwaring
Scott
Mr. Thoroton
Oaka
Mr. Mainwaring
Mr Thornton
Mr. Whitney
Norway and Sweden union history and coast details
An article fragment traces Norway's historic union with Denmark and Sweden, noting key royal and political shifts from Harald Fairhair to 1814, then shifts to modern topics including a lighthouse coast length and population comparisons. It also mentions a U S engineer band concert program and probate and postmaster items.
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Chicago
Norway
Sweden
Harald Haarfegr
Fairhair
Harald
Crondhjeth
Europe
Harald Haarfagr
Olaf
Canute the Great
Denmark
Norge
Iceland
Greenland
Margaret
Dalmar
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Lel
New Mexico
Labor Day Celebration: Dickman Names Event Committee
President John B. Dickman of the Central Labor Union forms a preliminary Labor Day committee including Milford Spohn and T. C. Fox to arrange events. A Stone Laborers' Union delegate presented circulars from the Master Stonecutters Association announcing a wage cut to 1.76 for an eight hour day, prompting a union lockout and a political effort to preserve the old wage scale. Delegates from the paper hangers’ union report they have returned to work at the higher pay after a ten week strike.
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Dickman
John B. Dickman
Central Labor Union
Milford Spohn
T. C. Fox
J. L. Feeney
H. T. la Clair
John G. Schmidt
Thomas Peoples
L. Ehriick
N. C. Sprague
J. M. Heisley
Stone Laborers’ Union
Master Stonecutters” Association
Birth announced for Olmstead family son
Congressmen Marlin E Olmstead and wife announce the birth of their second son and third child. The Olmstead family spends summers at a bungalow on Yellow Breeches Creek near Harrisburg as broader notices cover local business incorporations and a jewel theft incident involving Mrs. Connors of Buffalo Courier and Inquirer.
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Washington Post
Jaburg
Detroit
Mich
W. J. Connors
Buffalo
N. C
Buffalo Courier and Inquirer
Lamb Named Guatemala Police Superintendent by Major Sylvester
Maj Sylvester selects Albert R. Lamb to head Guatemala City police on a two year contract with a 2500 dollar annual salary. Lamb, 36, a Washington hack inspector, will relocate about July 1 after fourteens years on the force and strong endorsements from Sen. McMillan, Sen. Burrows, and Rep. Hank Smith. The appointment reflects Guatemala’s push to elevate municipal policing and honor for Lamb’s education and West Point training.
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Guatemala
State Department
Maj
Sylvester
Metropolitan Police
Albert R. Lamb
Lamb
Central America
Washington
Senor Munoz
Prsce
Sylvester the Dour
Force
Arlington
Mat Sylvester
Mr. Lamb
Maj Sylvester
Michigan
Weat
Point
Senator McMillan
Burrows
Air
Lapab
Mad
Flag Day Lawn Fete To Aid Jewish Charities
Arrangements were set for a Flag Day lawn fete by the Council of Jewish Women on the Friends' School athletic grounds. A 3 to 10 p.m. program includes a merry-go-round, pony cart, and athletic events directed by Phil King, with a baseball game for a trophy. Admission is 10 cents per race. proceeds fund philanthropic works of the section.
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Temple
Council of Jewish Women
Friends’ Select School
Torporrow
Ive Senders
A. Rosendthal
B. Coblenzer
I Neuman
Joel Hilman
Phil King
Princeton
Mr. King
Seventh Street
Defends Andrew Carnegie in Homestead Strike remarks
Theodore J Shaffer, retiring head of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, says Carnegie's actions during the 192 strike were not inimical to union members and urges no malice as his gifts are shown friendship for workers. The story notes the context of labor opposition to Carnegie gifts.
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T. J. Shaffer
Homestead
Pittsburg
Theodore J Shaffer
Amalgamated Associaton of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Andrew Carnegie
Shaffer
Carnegie
Courtly intrigue and a costly warning in a manor
Hugh Mainwaring's house yields a rich annuity to his housekeeper and a business stake for her son, prompting Ralph Mainwaring and Mrs. La Grange to maneuver for influence. Mr Whitney, wary and sharp, confronts the scheming beauty as she presses plans to sway the influential attorney. The scene hints at deeper plots surrounding a powerless husband and a power struggle within Fair Osaka.
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Hugh Mailwearing
Stamperath
Mr Scott
Mr Manwaring
Harry Scott
Mr. la Grange
Hugh Mainwaring
Scott
Mrs. la Grange
Mir. Mainwaring
Mr. Beatt
Mr Whitney
Egedl
Mr. Thornton
Ralph Mainwaring
Mr. Whitney
Hush Mainwaing
Osaka
Whitney
London
Mainwarings
Gia
Mr.Whitney
Mrs la Grange
Thornton
Zanzibar Treaty Ratified and New Mexico Land Added
The Zanzibar extraterritorial rights treaty with Britain was ratified by Sir Mortimer Durand and Acting Secretary of State Looms. The Interior Department ordered 1,000,000 acres withdrawn from Santa Fe and Las Graces to join the Gila River forest reserve. Francis M Biggs granted an absolute divorce from his wife on adultery grounds by Justice Anderson. Albert T Salter leaves his entire estate to his widow, Sarah G. B. Salter.
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Mortimer Durand
Mr Looms
Great Britain
United States
Zanzibar
Gila Reserve
Secretary of the Interior
Santa Fe
Las Graces
New Mexico
Gila River
Francis M Biggs
Anderson
District Supreme Court
Francis One
Albert T. Salter
Sarah G. B. Salter
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Asiatic Society
United Stata
Kerath & Waat
Sidouly
Sustains Hitchcock
White House
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Nors
Oree
Hugh
Miss Carleton
Tan
Wilson
John Wilson
Fair Oaks
Aince
Wall Street
Detective Bureau
Facts About
Judiciary Park
William Tol Barylane
Tran
Corporal Site
Wagner von Bion Haleation
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Trgmt
Little Johannle Jones
Martha A. Jackson
Nannie Jackson
Lavinia, Jackson
Adeline Willams
Sidney A Taylor
Phoebe Miles
Yeatway
New Hampshire
Orford
Edward J. Rowe
Medway
Ay Tones
Onondaga
Irvoe J. Neylvania
Mayburs
Fied
Warmaer
Baron Giskra
Karminski
Vienna
Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
Theas Hines
Wilson Memorial
Mrs. Olmstead
Police
Guatemala City
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go_Herlor
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Reef
Guatemals
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Henry Baker
E.G. Powers
Waith Metcalf
Valeska Krause
Cleo Smith
Edward Pitt
Minger Louise Clifford
Gertrude
Sadie Mills
Ethel
Miss Peabody
M. Florence Peabody
Pythian Temple
Barbara Hage
Mabel Hotsch
Sheaffer & Stuart
George W Stuart
Nietzey and
Ballinger
Edward Downes
Charlies H Carter
Stuart
B Street
J. R Faunce
Norfolk
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