Leases in Japan's treaty ports spark drift in land rights
Tokyo reports diplomatic talks may be needed to resolve perpetual foreign land leases in Yokohama Kobe and Nagasaki. About 4000 acres held under old grants face tax exemption disputes, hindering municipal improvements after 1924 Yokohama earthquake. American leaseholders largely cooperate. British and other nationals resist, causing friction. Washington observes the issue while monitoring rights of U.S. citizens.
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Tokio
Japan
United States
Yokohama
Kobe
Nagasaki
No Laughter in Russia Says Selfridge on Tour
London reveals H Gordon Selfridge reports from Soviet territory with stark views on poverty and misery. He notes few well-dressed people, costly hotels, leaking plumbing, and widespread deprivation. He criticizes communism for killing progress, lowering ambition, and fostering poor education.
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London
Russia
H. Gordon Selfridge
Tveningrad
Leningrad
Moscow
Tel Aviv Emerges as Modern Desert City in Palestine
Sir Alfred Mond hails Tel Aviv as a booming modern city near Jaffa where 118 factories thrive on electricity and oil. Since 1909 a 400-person settlement has grown to about 33 00 with growing land values, new harbor nearby, and diverse trades fueling rapid progress in agriculture and industry.
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Sir Alfred Mond
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Jaffa
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Sir Alfred
Palestine
Fis
Nea
Poland
Palestine Etec‘tric Corporation
Fatfa
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