Japan Edict Today Calif Governor to Answer Wilson Appeal
Sacramento reports Gov Johnson will not veto the Webb alien land bill until tomorrow amid White House Japan talks. Senate votes on Caminetti resolution fail, while administration hopes for diplomatic handling of alien land issues. President Wilson and Bryan press for a peaceful resolution, stressing frank intergovernmental discussion without alarming publicity.
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California Seeks Alien Land Law Amid Japanese Ownership Debate
Representative Kahn of California conferred with Bryan and hinted at seeking information on laws in other nations barring Japanese and other aliens from land ownership. California pursues an alien land law, while federal actions may follow to curb takings and adjust citizens rights across borders.
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Treaty abrogation urged in memorial at Phoenix
A Senate memorial seeks action to abrogate the U S Japan treaty and to negotiate a new one allowing states to enact alien land laws. The anti alien land bill, passed by the house, heads to the governor. The law would bar aliens who have not declared citizenship from owning property or leasing beyond five years. The Phoenix Japanese Association was denied a public hearing due to limited adjournment time.
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Suffragettes in Ireland and England Threaten Campaign of Arson
Dublin reports militant suffragettes plan to wcreak a main line express and target theaters and pic ture shows as police monitor English militants aiding the campaign. Nottingham Boat Club headquarters burned on Whitmonday, with $10,000 loss. clockwork bomb found at Limpsfield Tennis Club. MPs Ramsay Macdonald and James Kier Hardie pledge to print suppressed newspapers if necessary, while opposing militancy.
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Cow Breaks Up Ball Game Ends With Home Run
A chaotic baseball moment unfolds as a cow disrupts the game and a batter hits a home run. Spectators react as the ball sails, with players scrambling and a runner advancing during the confusing play. The incident halts action briefly before resumed play.
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Alungs
Return of Progressives Is Aim of Chicago Conference
Chicago May 12 1913 progressives and Republicans seek reunion not by mere resolutions but by changing party rules and representation to unite voters. Leaders Hadley Cummins Borah and Kenyon endorse early national convention to redefine delegates direct primaries and conventions. A committee will draft an address to public and national committee. Conservatives approve plan.
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Missouri
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Iowa
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Ilinois
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Michigan
James A Troutman
Kansas
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Proressive Republicans debate G P reorganization in Chicago
Plans discussed by Republican progressives in Chicago center on reorganization and altering GOP representation. Senator Burton of Ohio supports a late year convention and changing district based delegation, while some fear biographical statewide voting would complicate ballots. Debate focuses on keeping congressional districts as units but potential changes to satisfy dissenters.
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Wreck attempt at lonely Er ie station
Special to The Washington Post reports a second attempt within 48 hours to wreck Erie Railroad Train No 76 near Ferndale New Jersey. Iron obstructions were placed on the track but the locomotive stayed on, five cars avoided derailment and the train continued to Jersey City. Police and detectives investigated with multiple railroad men, linking the act to the prior Paterson sabotage.
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Chicago Express
Striking barbers march in New York parade
Several hundred barbers allied with the Industrial Workers of the World marched from Twenty third Street blocking shops where customers were shaved. They halted work amid threats and broken glass as stones damaged plate glass windows. Police were called to guard barber shops while patrons at nearby hotels claimed threats from men with razors. The strikers demand shorter working hours and are organized.
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Industrial Workers of the World
Advocating a $2 divorce license bureau proposal
A Los Angeles piece reports Mrs Marry Huston urging a divorce license bureau where a divorce may be granted on request for a $4 fee with a simple process akin to obtaining a marriage license. She argues current laws force costly battles and that judges should decide property and custody but not deny decrees.
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Huston
Parent Teachers Federation
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Mourners Riot At Grave In Ohio Cemetery
Special to The Washington Post from Wheeling West Virginia May 12 A riot broke out among mourners as Mike Kndarchs coffin was lowered at Linwood Cemetery Blaine Ohio Injured Steve Calous hospitalized with a bullet wound likely fatal George Ekoupka fired the shot is in St Clairsville Ohio with a fractured skull likely fatal Calous was among mourners who tackled Ekoupka after he fired He was held until Sheriff John Anderson arrived.
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Wheeling
W Va
Mike Kndarch
Linwood Cemetery
Blaine
Ohio
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Bis City
Lkely
George Ekoupka
St Clairsville
Becker May Leave Cell as Widow Sues
New York May 12 Charles Becker former police lieutenant now in Sing Sing death house faces a civil suit in supreme court filed by Mrs Mary B Carter widow of Waverley Carter shot during a police raid on a gambling house. The suit targets Becker and press agent Charlie Plitogh seeking unspecified damages and Becker’s return to trial.
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Manhattan
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Sing Sing
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Waverley Carter
Becker
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Supreme Court
Smee Sing
Hunt for Missing Boy Vain in Burlington Disappearance
Burlington N J May 12 The six year old Albert Smith vanished from his home last Friday night and authorities and his father fear he drowned despite a creek near the home being dragged without success. Rumors tie the disappearance to a local strike at the iron foundry where the father works.
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Threatened Man Vanishes After Night Surveillance Fails
Walton Lyman, official of Republic Rubber Company valued around 500000 dollars, disappeared April 2 after letters demanding money with threats. He moved from Walnut street to the St James Hotel for safety and was last seen driving a blue auto on the night of April 38 when surveillance lapsed. His wife, previously receiving 5000 dollars yearly, had sought an increase. officials fear murder or kidnapping. A separate note reports Fatwar Y Violahan, age 62, jailed for six months for assaulting his wife.
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Field Battle Claims and Plotting in Border Skirmishes
Reports from Nogales and Brownsville describe heavy casualties on the Guaymas front after three days of fighting led by Juan Cabral, with about 500-600 killed and 260 Huerta prisoners. Insurgent and federal forces accuse each other of executing officers, while a plot to steal ammunition from U.S. troops surfaces involving A C Villasenor and others. several arrests and bail outcomes are noted. At Matamoros, rebels fail to attack as Maj. Ramos warns Americans, and tensions rise as both sides maneuver near the border. A Mexican consul general statement discusses U.S. relations and public opinion amid Huerta's government uncertainty.
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Constitutionalista
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Runaway Truck Kills Girl Near Brooklyn School
In Brooklyn near Public School No 14 a Jersey City coal truck ran wild while kids left for lunch. Ten year old Mable Balmer died and four year old Marcella Kelly was fatally injured as bystanders confronted driver I Mount until police restrained them. Police determined the fatality an accident and released Mount after escorting him away from the crowd.
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Frost Damage Devastates Delaware Peninsula Crops
Laurel May 12 A frost on the Delaware Peninsula nearly wipes out crops across fruits and vegetables. All fruit types including peaches pears cherries and blackberries are ruined. Three quarters of strawberries destroyed. sweet potato plants require replanting. Rigging Brothers and other truckers reported 20000 plants killed as the heaviest losses hit the industry hard.
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Submarine C-5 Rams Steamer Anna Near Norfolk Yard
Submarine torpedo boat C-5 rammed the steamer Anna near Norfolk navy yard while convoyed by the monitor Tonipah. The collision buried the submarine’s bow half its length in the Anna’s side and the vessel sank after tugs freed the C-5. Five passengers and seven crew were rescued.
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British Cruiser Aeolus Sails From Kingston toward Belize
Wingston Jamaica May 12 The British cruiser Aeolus sailed Saturday evening ostensibly for Belize British Honduras to enforce the claims of British subjects against Guatemala The United States government has indicated it would not uphold an American republic in delaying payment of just debts Guatemala plans a three loan to pay British debts and reform its currency The State Department has given no official comment on Guatemala appeal or the Aeolus movements
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Peace Delegates Hear Call to Swap War for Embassies
English speaking nations delegates at a Carnegie peace banquet urged replacing battleships with embassies and expanding diplomacy. Secretart Bryan, speaking for the U S administration, pressed for a century of peace between Great Britain and the United States and praised the Ghent treaty centennial plans.
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