Taranira Talks of Philippines and Open Door Policy
Summary of an interview with Japan's Minister Takahira after the Portsmouth treaty. He discusses Japan's postwar aims, the open door in China, debt concerns, and desires for regional stability. He affirms no territorial drive and emphasizes modernization, peaceful coexistance, and protection of commercial security for neighboring nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keesro Takahira
Japan
Washington
Portsmouth
Philippine Islands
Russia
Ler
Takahira
Apap
Far East policy vision and debt views after Portsmouth
A discussion on US influence in the Far East, Japan and Korea, and China reforms. It cites US governance of the Philippines, Japan's rights over Korea, and hopes for modernization to ease regional tensions. The speaker rejects pessimism about Japan's debt, arguing debt figures are inflated and noting strong postwar trade growth and prospects for commerce with China and Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Ching
Portsmouth
Japan
Port Arthur
Liaotung Peninsula
Ues
Count Okuma
Congress of Associated Chambers of Commerce
Tokyo
London
China
BlackmailerDrama In Flushing Society Circle Case
Maynard and Hartley, Flushing residents, arraigned on charges of attempted blackmail against Malcolm Littlejohn nephew of the late Bishop Littlejohn. He sought 3200 and threatened to expose two society women from prominent families. Detectives trapped the writer at the Belmont Hotel. Maynard confessed writing the letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
Malcolm Littlejohn
Bishop
Washington Post
New York
F Oster Maynard
F. J. Maynard
Lindenavebhue
John Hartley
Farrington Street
Bishop Littlejohn
Luke Gonnorton
Maynard
Littlejohn
Flushing Country Club
Hartley
John J. Davis
Nashville Chamber Seeks Free Import for Miss Roosevelt Gifts
Nashville Chamber of Commerce unanimously urged Secretary Shaw to admit free of duty the items brought into the United States by Miss Alice Roosevelt. They argued the gifts came from foreign friends and were not her own selections, and could not be refused without offense. Also listed are train schedules for Gillmore and Return and Haltimers and Ohio Rail Road services with hourly weekday frequency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janno
Philippins Islands
Pines
United States
Nashville Chamber of Commerce
Nashville
Tenn
Directors in Dark Blame Falls on Cashier in Bank Scandal
Pittsburg reports reveal Enterprise National Bank was run unseen by directors. Notes from W H Andrews and others surface, Andrews denying receipts. State judges bank deposits, examiner Cunningham notes insolvency remains. Union of rail and development firms tied to cashier Clark. directors seek solvency restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Enterprise National Bank
W. H. Andrews
Cunningham
Cheap Work on Boilers Costly Lives, Expert Says
Vallejo Cal Oct 15 A naval court martial heard that the Bennington was a contract built ship and that rivet work around the furnaces was badly done. Holes were punched not drilled and not properly counter sunk. An extra five dollars in riveting could have prevented the disaster. Commander George B Ransom testified the furnace collapse was due to material failure and overheating from temperature changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Vallejo
Cal
Bennington
George B. Ransom
Mare Island Navy Yard
President for Reciprocity At Pittsfield Rally
Henry M Whitney of Brookline outlines Roosevelt support for reciprocity with Canada at a Democratic rally in Pittsfield Massachusetts on October 19. He cites Roosevelt and Lodge in favor of continental free trade and notes the interview with Roosevelt. First Catalogue Sale of the Season advertises a large auction of colonial mahogany furniture wines Persian rugs oriental treasures and books at Sloan's Gallery 1407 G Street viewing Sunday and Monday auction starting Wednesday with multiple sale times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Whitney
Roosevelt
Canada
Pittsfield
Mass
Brookline
Mr. Whitney
United States
John’ Adams
Theodore Roosevelt
Lodge
Legation
Orient
Sloan's Gallery
G Street
Stonday
Border wedding on international bridge joins Chong Fong and Catalina Rusconi
On the El Paso Ciudad Juarez bridge an improvised ceremony united Chong Fong a Chinese man and Catalina Rusconi a Japanese widow. They had lived in Durango Mexico and faced entry and widowhood rules preventing marriage in US or Durango. Mrs Rusconi’s late husband’s Albuquerque citizenship allowed US entry, and after a licensed ceremony the couple traveled with immigration guards for a honeymoon in Durango.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Post
Hi Paso
Tex
United States
Mexico
Chong Fong
Catalina Rusconi
el Paso
Ciudad Juarez
Mex
Durango
Catalina
Chong Fe
Rusconi
Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Chong
Michell
Indicted Western National ex-president for embezzlement
W B Smith former president of the Western National Bank of Louisville was indicted by a federal grand jury on ten counts for embezzlement and false entries totaling 198 018. He allegedly made false entries for several entities and misappropriated bank funds while in office. He is said to be in Porto Rico with a cable stating he will return to Louisville on October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittsburg
National Bank
John B. Cunningham
Enterprise National Bank
Clark
W.T. Bradberry
Interprise National Bank
William T. Mathues
Pennsylvania
Enterprise National of
Allegheny
Mathews
W. B. Smith
Accise
Booke
Porto Rico
Louisville
Western National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Smith
Citizens’ Bank
Carrsville
Western National
George C. Wallace
Paducah
White Oak Cannel Coal Company
Queen City Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Continental National Bank
Chicago
F. P. Toot
L. C. Garrett
Toot
R. D. Garrett
National Bank Examiner of
The
United States
George Wallace
F. P.toot
W. A. Julian
George Stege
New York
Fifth Avenue
Presient Jefferson
Lewisburg Banking Company
Lewisburg
Slaughterville
Globe Bank ‘and Trust Company
Broadway Methodist Sunday School
Ledger
Jackson Whig
Tarkson, Tenn
People’s Home Purchasing
Senator Foraker Ill. Canceling Speeches in Newark and Coshocton
A letter from C W Pryor says Senator Foraker is ill and must cancel his Newark talk tomorrow night and Coshocton the following night while hoping to keep next week’s engagements. Also note from the Mexican Legation selling fine wares next week at Sloan’s 1407 Gst with an extensive rug collection catalogued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbua
Ohio
C. W. Pryor
Senator Foraker
Cincinnati
Republican Fieldquarters
Newark
Coshocton
Foraker
Legation
Sloan’s
D&c
Mutual Life Official Testifies on Washington Traction Bonds
James Timpson assistant treasurer testified before the Armstrong committee about the Mutual Life Insurance Company's syndication of Washington Traction and Electric Company securities. Richard H. McCurdy, the Mutual's general manager, disclosed $4,000 traveling expenses in 1904 and detailed his personal relations with subsidiary firms and profits from numerous syndicates. The hearing highlighted the elder McCurdy's strain and questioned expense practices, while Plunkitt's voucher case remained unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. McCurdy
The
Mutual
McCurdy
Washington Post
New York
James Timpson
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Armstrong Insurance
Washington Traction and Electric Company
Electric Light
Washington
D. C
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Timpson
Washington Company
United States Mortgage and Trust Company
Hughes
Mutual Life Insurance Society
Robert A. McCur
Mutual Life
Armstrong Insurance Investigation Committee
United States
California
McCarey
Paris
McCunty
Morristown Trust Company
George J. Plunkitt
District Attorney’s Office
District Attorney's Office
David Carvalho
Plunkitt
Takshira Tests and Nationwide Debates Spark Policy Skirmish
In today's index, items cover Japan's plans and blame for Allegheny bank crash, Mutual's Washington traction deal, and a President in North Carolina. Other entries tag honors, threats, army praise, accusations, rate law demand, poison plot suspicions, editorial notes, and a range of social, racing, golf, and legal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takshira
Japan
Allegheny
Mutual
Washington Traction
North Carolina
Masons
Chaffee
Army
Murphy
Jerome
Asphalt Company
Rayner
Gorman
Tralian
Holland
Washington
Frederick
Standard Oil Gets Money In Devlin Estate Meeting
In Topeka Kansas creditors of C J Devlin bankrupt estate met in federal court October 18 1906 to file claims and raise funds. A 90 cent claim by Standard Oil was paid in full by a collection sent with a letter from E E Ware of Standard Oil Company thanking the creditors and asking for a receipt to N E Loomis the referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Topeka
Kans
C. I. Devlin
Standard Qi
Thomas F. Doran
Eugene FE. Ware
Standard Oil Company
Broadway
New York
C. J. Devlin
Powial
N. E. Loomis
Bank heist suspect confesses after $80,000 found in Bristol
Edward Cunliffe arrested in Bridgeport on a Pittsburg theft of $101,000 from Adams Express. Police recovered $80,000 at his brother in law's Bristol home, while Cunliffe claimed he burned the rest to avoid exposure. He admitted the temptation of larger sums, recalled a $250,000 cash moment, and agreed to be taken to New York for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunliffe
Bridgeport
Conn
Edward George Cunilifé
Adams Express Company
Pittsburg
New York
David C. Thornhill
Bristol
Thornhill
Allegheny National Bank
Slater
Pacific Coast
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
North Carolina Welcomes Roosevelt at State Fair
President Roosevelt visits Raleigh for four hours as crowds estimate over 40 000 gather from all parts of the state. Gov Glenn absent due to brother's death. Lieut. Gov Winston welcomes the President. Highlights include a loving cup presentation to John Charles McNeill and a keynote speech on railroad rate regulation at the fair grounds. Visitors arrive by train, fill streets, and sing praises in a lively but orderly reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Roosevelt
North Carolina
England
Qld North
United States
Yeddy
Gaylight
Committee of Welcome
Glenn
James D. Glenn
Winston
Aycock
Simmons
Organ
Poll
Page
Thomas
Jarvis
Shepherd
William R. Cox
William P. Roberts
Julian 3. Carr
Confederate Veterans
John Charles McNeill
Statehouse
State Fair Grounds
Richmond
Theodore Roosevelt
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Taranira Talks
Philippines
Niewspaper Arerive
Far East
Philppines
Blackmailer
Gaught
Miss. Roosevelt
Gillmore and Return
Haltimers & Ohio R. R
Royal Limited
Directors IN Dark
Castle
Andrews
State
Enterprise Bank
Santa Fe Central Railway
Pennsylvania Development Company
Clarke
Santa Fe
Denver and
Rio Grande
Rock Island
W W. H. Andrews
Arthur Kennedy
Francis J. Torrance
W. CG. Ha- bin
Prancis J. Torrance
W. C. Hagan
Cgwinner
Cashier Clark
T. Lee Clark
Homer L. Castle
J. Small & Sons
Ith
G. Washingdon
Waldorf-Astoria
Bolany
Superior Court
St William
H. Andrews
Esfinct Enterprise National Bank
Enterprise
Milton
Ransom
Texas
Louisville Bank
Foraker Iee
Washington Syndicate
XIN
Harpers Ferry
Charlestown
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
R. R
Wea
Standard Oil
Express
Daniel O. Thornhill
Pinkerton Agency
Cunife
Middle Street
O'Connell
Cimberland
Berkeley Springs
Martinsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station
Carolinas
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
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