Japan and United States Tensions Rise Over Philippines Plans
A Tokyo dispatch reports Japan faces pressure from both government circles and mass meetings over anti American sentiments linked to the California alien land holding bill. Anonymous newspaper essays outline seizure plans for the Philippines and Hainan while leaders urge restraint and Christian influence as potential to avert war.
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Tokio
California
Japan
Philippines
Hainan
Hamilton Wright Mabie
New York
Peabody
John L. Mott
International Committee of the
M. C. As
Nobuaki Makino
Mott
Wilson
Moore Demands Public Inquiry
Washington reports former Weather Bureau chief Willis Moore vows a sweeping public inquiry into his dismissal and the bureau's leadership. He accuses the executive branch of blocking a full hearing and will seek congressional action to reveal all facts behind his removal and campaign for agriculture secretary.
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Washington, D. C
Willis Moore
Weather Bureau
Secretary of Agriculture
Star Chamber
Department of Justice
Congress
Moore
Iowa House Passes Expo Bill for Fifty Thousand Dollars
In Des Moines Iowa the house approved a resolution to appropriate fifty thousand dollars for an Iowa building at the Panama Pacific exposition. The bill faces senate scrutiny before becoming law and requires all furniture to be made locally.
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Des Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Iowa
Senate
Wayman Dead by His Own Act inquest Set Today
Chicago reports an inquest scheduled for late today into the death of John E. Wayman former Cook County states attorney. He shot himself after discharging two bullets from a pistol given to him by a client while defending a labor leader case.
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Chicago
John E. Wayman
Wayman
Charles Lund
Edward Paul
John E. W. Wayman
Cook County
Constance Avenue
Familly
Temperature report from April 18 by Buchanan Optical Co
The record notes a minimum of 55 and a maximum of 77 degrees for yesterday. It compares to the previous year's values of 34 and 53 degrees respectively, with other fragmented timing details.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Dentist Bound in Chair Fends Off Office Robbery
In New York on April 18 dentist Benjamin Frieman was bound and gagged in his operating chair as three men entered his office posing as patients. They rifled the office and escaped with gold and platinum totaling about $4,000. The incident details the daring daytime robbery.
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New York
Benjamin Frieman
Frieman
Van Duyn Seeks Appointment as New Commissioner
Former Labor Commissioner Edward Van Duyn actively seeks the post of commissioner for the working men’s compensation department. In Washington, President Wilson, Secretary Bryan, cabinet members and most of the diplomatic corps attended a requiem mass for Honduras’ late President Manuel Bonita.
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Tes Moines
Labor
Edward van Duys
Working Men's Compensation Department
Bontira
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Manuel Bonita
Honduras
Two Suffragets Halt Tower Show of Victory or Death
Two suffragists ascended the monument near London Bridge and unfurled black banners reading Victory or Death. They padlocked into place and showered suffrage literature as hundreds watched traffic halt and police faced a volatile crowd. Over an hour passed before they were escorted away by police.
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London
London Bridge
Pope May Die At Any Time Report From Rome
Rome April 18 The pope's prostration and exhaustion are increasing and sources say he may die at any time or linger for months A circulation reported a sudden turn for the worse before noon verification was unavailable Cardin al Merry del Val forwarded the physician's bulletin noting no change in the immediate outlook while claiming slow progress.
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Rome
Merry del Val
Allies 1D accept peace proposals amid Balkan moves
London dispatch says Bulgarian Seventh division ordered to march on Monastir as Servian forces strengthen around Veles. Greek and Servian positions hold Saloniki and Uskup area while Vienna notes Allies will notify powers of accepting peace terms. Montenegro’s King Nicholas explains Scutari siege withdrawal. Iowa dairy expert Estel gets $14,000 two year appropriation after legislative passage. Governor Clarke supports.
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London
Saloniki
Monastir
Veles
Uskup
Vienna
Austria
Balkan
Neue Prese
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Nicholas
Montenegro
Scutari
Cetinje
Estel
Towa
Des Moines
Clarke
Right of Dr Friedmann Treated as Possible Tuberculosis Cure
Washington April 18 The right for Dr F F Friedmann to treat for pay patients with his claimed tuberculosis cure is under investigation by the treasury secretary at the request of the solicitor to determine if federal health laws are violated. The 1902 act bans importing or distributing unlicensed remedies with penalties up to 500 dollars fine or a year in jail. Treasury officials say Friedmann has a great discovery but have not provided enough data to judge quickly, so public health safeguards remain in place.
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Washington
F. F. Friedmann
the Treasury
McAdoo
District of Columbia
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Friedmann
Widow of Clain Man Accused in Hammer Murder
Augusta Dietz widow of Geo Dietz a tailor and Geo Nurnberg owner of a harness shop were formally charged with murdering Dietz by hammer assault at his Aldine avenue home. A preliminary hearing slated for this afternoon likely to be continued after the coroner's inquest on April 24.
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Augusta Dietz
Geo. Dietz
Aldine Avenue
Geo. Nurnberg
Body of Fugitive Tornow Found After Battle in Mountains
John Tornow, outlaw who killed two deputy sheriffs and vanished for a year after murdering his twin nephews, was killed in a cabin fight with three deputies in Shelton Washington. His body wore gunny sack clothing and lay among two rifles. He reportedly lived on frogs and squirrels, with matted hair and a black beard. The rugged terrain delayed recovery as a new trail must be cut.
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Shelton
Wash
John Tornow
Poase
Tornow
Belgian Printers Strike As Nationwide Walkout Grows
Brussels reports a massive printer strike with up to 375000 workers quitting across Belgium. Most papers publish in reduced form or suspend, while shipping delays and street protests ripple through Antwerp and other cities as roving bands damage homes of non strikers.
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Brussels
Jamappes
Belgium
Staffs Flee as Newspaper Plant Starts Burning
New York April 19 editor ial and mechanical staffs fled the New York American building near the Brooklyn bridge terminal as a fire grew from an explosion in the engine room. Smoke poured up the elevator shaft while more than 300 workers escaped safely. The press room suffered heavy damage and late edition printing moved to The World plant. Loss estimated under 50 000 dollars. Two firemen were badly injured.
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New York
New York American
Brooklyn Bridge Terminal
World
Employers Send Work Abroad During Silk Strike
Paterson N J April 18 Employers of the striking silk workers are sending their silk abroad to be dyed and shipped back to Pennsylvania to be woven. Some 10000 pounds are already on the ocean to be distributed for aging in England France Germany and Switzerland. Aldermanic efforts to end the strike have been abandoned due to the employers yielding. Two men injured in last night’s rioting were still alive, though Austin Verache was not expected to survive the discharge through the lungs.
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Paterson
N. W
Pennsylvania
England
France
Germany
Switzerland
Aldermanic Committee
Austine Verache
Charlton Extradition Appeal Argued Before Supreme Court
The appeal of Porter Charlton from New Jersey court refusals to set aside extradition orders to Italy was argued today before the U S Supreme Court. Charlton faces charges of murdering his wife during their honeymoon on June 7, 1910 at Lake Como.
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Washington
Porter Charlton
New Jersey
Italy
Supreme Court of the
United States
Charlton
Lake Como
Guthrie Named Ambassador to China by Wilson
Pittsburgh April 17 George W Guthrie former mayor of the city was reported to be chosen as ambassador to the new republic of China with President Wilson. Guthrie a prominent lawyer connected with several banks has long been active in politics and is regarded as a progressive Democrat of Wilsonian stripe. He served as mayor from 1906 to 1909.
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Pittsburgh
George W. Guthrie
Thin City
Wilson
New Republic of China
Guthrie
Nations Show Interest in California Land Bill
Washington reports Italy and other governments seek details on the probable effects of California alien land laws on their nationals in farming fishing and business. Diplomatic observers note past Mafia incidents limit federal control over state actions. Secretary Bryan aims to reassure allies the laws won’t harm their subjects. President Wilson may soon appoint George W. Guthrie ambassador to Japan to safeguard American interests. Bailly Blanchard leads Tokyo embassy pending full appointment and Bryan’s communications with Japan remain limited. Secretary Lane assists Bryan in handling the matter.
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Washington
Italy
California
Bryan
Louisiana
Harrison
Martin Found but His Whereabouts Kept Secret
London April 18 Joseph Martin of Memphis who had been missing since April 3 is safe and well according to an American detective who has worked the case for a week. He has information from his New York office but will not disclose the location. The detective withdraws from the case declaring Martin is not in danger.
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London
Joseph Martin
Memphis
Wissing
New York
Martin
J Hit
Richardson indicted for manslaughter in Davenport case
Isaac Richardson, charged with manslaughter after a man named Wrudran was left drunk in a Richardson saloon barn on January 4, 1973, died the next day. An April grand jury returned the indictment. Evans dead in Ottowa. Byang, head of Smoky Hollow Canal Co., dies after two months illness from Bright's disease and pneumonia.
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Davenport
Dia
Tsaac Richardson
Slanehtor
Evan
Wrudran
Richardson Vs. Saloon
Wunmham
Evans
Ottwawa
Byang
Smoky Hollow Canal Company
Southern
Lows
Bright
Tariff caucus debates income tax exemption at 4000 dollars
Washington April 18. Democratic House members studied income tax details as Cordell Hull explained the 4000 dollar exemption and how it simplifies collection. The session included questions on rates, exemptions, and insurance policy wording, with constitutional concerns and amendments debated.
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Washington
House
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Hull
Congress
Tennesseean
Ways and Means Committee
Yardwick
Georgia
Harland
Missouri
Moore
Fordney
Death of Karl Hagenbeck After Slow Snake Bite
Hamburg authorities report Karl Hagenbeck, the annual collector, died on April 14 from slow acting snake venom. He was bitten seven years ago and the venom gradually affected his liver.
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Hamburg
Germany
Karl Hagenbeck
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Havre
Great Seegar
Chen
Geo. W. Guthrie
Lare Anderson
Blanchard
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Satan
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Underwood
Rice Landing
Hagenbeck
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