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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1913

Page

7

California land bill sparks Tokyo debate and diplomacy

Tokyo reports show real estate leaders and officials disputing a $2,000 Tokyo rental cap amid reaction to California land ownership legislation. U S embassy secretary Bailly-Blanchard met Japanese foreign minister Makino, stressing a U S preferred solution and stressing the issue is Californian not American, as Tokyo weighs democratic shifts and anti Japanese sentiment.

United States Arthur Bailly-Blanchard Nobuaki Makino Japan Washington California Tokyo Tokio Barry Blanchard Bryan Viscount Chinda

Washington Cabinet Members Weigh $2000 Rent Cap

Vice President Marshall and several cabinet officers debated living within a $2,000 annual rental in Washington. Marshall aims to live on his salary with $1,800 maximum for unfurnished housing, while others like Bryan and Daniels offered personal views. Congress members largely backed $2,000 as a practical ceiling, noting varied costs and the option of apartments or hotels.

Marshall Washington Bryan Secretary of the Navy Daniels Lfe Jefferson Daniela Secretary of State Burleson Wilson Poly J Congress Clark Shafroth Colorado Hughes New Jersey Norris Nebraska Bradley Kentucky Dolar Webb Representative Webb North Carolina Judiciary Committee Hotela Roberta Nevada Anderson Minnesota Recalla Lamar William H. Saunders Real Estate Brokers’ Association Justice Lamar Thomas Circle

Realty men call 2000 dollar rent limit too low

Real estate figures in Washington debate the proposed 2000 dollar yearly rental cap for cabinet officers. They argue such houses would fail to provide entertaining space, noting past administrations paid far higher rents and some owned mansions.

Race A Bar To Japan Thinks Situation Serious

Sir Valentine Chirol of the Times argues the California dispute with Japan centers on whether Japan should be treated as a civilized power with full rights. He notes emigration, naturalization, and mixed marriages complicate the issue and urges broad grounds for a fair solution. England watches U.S. policy as Pacific matters affect British interests.

Tandon Tha Mening Post California United States Japa Caine Vines Washington Tapan Valentine Chird London Sir Valentine Chirol Times’ Foreign Department Japan Valentine American Republic Europe Harman Republic Asia England The Daily News Wilson British Columbia Australia America Korea

U S Ideals Defended by Boyd at Twenty Year Banquet

Robert Munro Boyd Jr. urged defense of the Constitution during a Rateigh hotel banquet marking twenty years of the Society of Colonial Wars in the District. Prominent attendees included H. M. Johnson as presider, Senator T. A. du Pont of Delaware, Robert Burto, Magruder, and Commander Richard G Davenport USN retired. Dishes were named after colonial figures.

R. M. Boyd, Jr Robert Munro Boyd, Jr Society of Colonial Wars New Jersey Rateigh Hotel United States H. &. Johnson District Society Tenis A du Pont Delaware Robert Burto Tiatorian Maryland Magruder

West Virginia Mining Protests Spark Mass Meeting

A mass meeting at National Rifles Armory under Central Labor Union auspices condemned West Virginia mining conditions as indescribable and urged the Senate education and labor committee to report the Kern resolution quickly. Speakers included Representative Buchanan Mother Jones John B Colpoys Frank Phelan and William Fairley. Secretary Wilson attended but spoke.

West Virginia Senate Committee On Education and Labor National Rifles Armory Central Labor Union Representative Buchanan Lllinois Jones John B Colpoys Frank Phelan William Fairley United Mine Workers of America Wilson Department of Labor

Exhibit of Police Outfits At International Chiefs Meeting

A display of restraining devices including handcuffs and belt and chain outfits will be shown at the Leigh Hotel or Chamber of Commerce rooms during the International Association of Police Chiefs convention. The entertainment fund is short by more than 51.00, needing a total of 2,000 dollars. latest subscribers include Tt Parken, 4, FN Meyer, 10, Como FT Rudolph, 1, Ernest HH Merrick, 5, Ward Savage, 19, James FL Oyster, 0, Charles Rauscher, 8, BEW W Bradford, 3, LL Montague, ELS Schmid, 5, Robert BR Tuttle, Willam Cc Hua Ha 22h.

Theleigh Chamber of Commerce International Association of Police Chiefs Jone Tt Parken FN. Meyer Como FT

Golf List Sets Mark as Qualifying Starts Tomorrow

A large field of notable players from Baltimore, Wilmington, and nearby cities gathers for the Middle Atlantic Golf Association championship at Columbia Country Club. Lead entries include B. Warren Corkran of Baltimore and Robert Weir of Wilmington. qualifying rounds cut from 36 to 18 holes due to the heavy entry list, with detailed morning pairings and matchups listed.

B. Warren Carkran Baltimore Robert Weir Wilmington Columbia Country Washington Richmond Norfolk B. Warren Corkran Chevy Chaga Handy Strie United States Robert Wier A.M J. de Moll L. C. Brooks e—De. Sharp Mr. Manuel Co Lette C. A. Aspinwa J. P. Menshaw Gar Marlow J. B. Sinviain Doyle Va C. Morin John Weaver McResnolds J. Cummins Benjamin Vinton Luebkert Warfield Simpson de Graw William M Salch F. L. Davis Wilbur Keblinger B. Platt Edward Harban J. H. Clapp J. D. Cassell All Arthur Clark Joseph Taylor Irving E Smith George D. Morgen C. LM. Fordrey R. C. Walden W. C ‘Aallantyne M. G. Wright T. Thampaen McTrippe Vo. McCammon Wee A. Johnson Denfeld Kenney George Richard R. H. Pritchett G. UH. Chadwell G. BE. Rankin Ho H. Allen W. F. Travis J. H. Hunter C. T. King R. B. Dulin Henjamin Woodruff Louis Weaver Reybourn C. G. Comstock A. Walcott Tuckerman Warren Cork

Five Mile Fire Run Saves Chevy Chase House

Auto steamer and hose carriage of No 24 Engine Company made a five mile run in under seven minutes to save Harold Doyle’s residence at 418 Huntington Street Chevy Chase. Assistant Drivers Stein and Oden guided the fast equipment. Damage about 3000 dollars mainly from water and a kitchen stove short circuit caused the blaze and ruined books.

No. 24 Engine Company Harold ©. Doyle Huntington Street Chevy Chase Georgia Avenue Rock Creek Church Road Petworth Stein Oden Doyle

Petworth Citizens Appreciate Alley Improvement Efforts

The Petworth Citizens Association met at Petworth M. s Church to discuss abolition of slums in the District and plans for a Fourth of July celebration. EH W Oyster presented the slum resolution, adopted to thank Mrs. Wilson and two others for their efforts toward a healthier, more moral city in the nation’s capital, aiming to make it the most beautiful in the United States.

Petworth Citizens’ Association Petworth M. S Church Eighth Sheppard Streets EH. W. Oyster Wilson Archibald Hopkins Ernest I’. Bicknell United States

Kern Seeks West Virginia Coal Field Labor Inquiry

Senator Kern and supporters push a Senate authorized inquiry into labor conditions in Paint Creek and Cabin Creek fields of West Virginia to monitor worker mobilization to Washington. If approved, hearings would begin next week, with witnesses accommodated and potential troubles anticipated.

Kern Paint Creek Cebin Creek West Virginia Senate Washington

Spooks in High Court case Aides Deny Influence

Mrs Laura B Cramer widow claimed to have received nearly 35000 from late financier Fenton J Hurd of Greenwich Conn. She says she has no 38000 to return and seeks US Supreme Court reversal of an appellate ruling. The 89 year old witness described alleged spirit messages and influence aimed at pressuring Hurd to transfer funds. The record shows confusion and unverified claims surrounding the money and control.

Laura B. Cramer Fenton J. Hurd Greenwich, Conn Court of Appeals Supreme Court of the United States Cramer State Department Jill

Postmaster General Orders 500 Scales Test

Postmaster General Burleson yesterday ordered a test of 500 sets of scales used in the postal service to curb postage due mail. The department believes many people are misinformed about correct weights of packages and letters due to inaccurate scales.

Burleson

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