U.S. Reply on California Alien Land Act Saddens Tokyo
Tokyo reports great disappointment in Washington's reply to Japan on California alien land ownership. Officials fear it lacks steps to nullify the Webb act, while some press voices support equal treatment and possible Japanese naturalization as a remedy.
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Tokio
United States
California
Japan
Japan Foreign Office
Washington
Viscount Chinda
Bryan
Europe
Osaka Mainishi
America
Cne
State Department
Emperor Yoshihito of Japan Ill With Lung Inflammation
Tokio May 22 Emperor Yoshihito of Japan fell ill with inflammation of the lungs after a mild cold. Eight court physicians attend as he battles high fever. The 34 year old monarch, who ascended the throne July 30 1912, has three sons including Crown Prince Hirshito.
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Tokio
Emperor Yoshihito
Japan
Emperor of
Hirshito
Imperial Palace
Mrs. Clark Elected Next President of Iowa Federated Woman’s Clubs
Cedar Rapids May 22 Mrs B B Clark of Red Oak won an informal ballot to become the next president of the Iowa Federated Woman's Clubs. All other candidates withdrew in her favor. Other nominees included Mrs Jennie J Berry Mrs Mayer and Mrs Wells for various posts with final election set for tomorrow.
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Cedar Rapids
B. B. Clark
Red Oak
Iowa Federated Woman's Clubs
Jennie J. Berry
Clark
Berry
Mayer
Iowa City
Wells
Burlington
Brave Messenger Fights Highwaymen For Payroll
James A. Wintress, a bank messenger, battled four highwaymen who robbed the Nathan Manufacturing payroll. He was shot in the arm and struck on the scalp but saved the money as one assailant was wounded, another captured after a chase, and two escaped. Police arrived and the attackers fled.
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New York
James A.wintress
Nathan Manufacturing Company
Young Banker Walker Dies After Mercury Poisoning
B Sanders Walker a young Macon banker died after ingesting bichloride of mercury. His family and friends held farewell receptions as physicians warned of a slow death. Earlier, in Sioux City, cattle salesman Robin Palmer survived a similar poisoning after taking tablets in a hotel lobby.
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Macon
B.sanders Walker
Walker
Eva
Sioux City
Robin Palmer
Palmer
Saloons Designated for Closure Under Moon Law
Davenport city council designated thirty-one saloons to close by July 1 under state law. An equal number will shut next year and the year after to bring the city into compliance with the Moon law.
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Davenport
Plan Rejected in Iowa City Election Clash
Iowa City voters defeat the commission plan by 195 votes in a record turnout 1 194 to 999. The defeat is linked to opposition that the plan would be used to recall officials elected last March.
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Towa City
Iowa City
Commission
Jagst March
Weather report shows temperature range and changes
The text notes yesterday's minimum 49 degrees and maximum 50? 5 degrees, compares to a year earlier when minimum was 65 and maximum 85. Ground floor Buchanan Optical Co markings appear and times show 12 night and a.m. but are unclear.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Boston Trial Aims to Discredit Key Prosecution Witness
John J. Breen testified in the Atteaux case that he was hired to plant dynamite in Lawrence during the textile strike. Breen admitted making false statements but said his testimony was truthful overall and linked a $500 payment on January 18, 1912 to the dynamite delivery.
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Boston
John J. Breen
Daniel H. Coakley
Frederick EB. Atteaux
Atteaux
Wm. M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Dennia J. Collins
Lawrence
Breen
Witnegs
Attezux
Franklin and
Washington Streets
John
Alteaux
Progress of Micalon Project at Northern Baptists Meet
Detroit May 22 The finance committee reports on progress of the $3,000,000 campaign to double home and foreign mission support. Sessions later cover American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society and American Baptist Publication Society. Colleges needing aid are discussed as partially or unendowed institutions unable to qualify for Rockefeller Foundation funds.
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Tokio
Japan
San Francisco
Detroit
Mich
Northern Baptist Convention
Baptist, Church of the Northern States
American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
American Baptist Publication Society
Dolidar Rockefeller Foundation
Steeplejack Brings Brush Down From Heights At Black Hawk
William Ellinwood of Rock Island works as a steeplejack on the Black Hawk national bank building. He descends slowly from the top with a paint brush, describing the stunt as child’s play after completing the noon ascent. Ellinwood cites previous climbs on Manhattan and Singer buildings and other metropolitan structures as comparison.
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Wiliam Ellinwood
Rock Island
Black Hawk National Bank
Ellinwood
eChild
Einwood
Manhattan
Singer
Black Hawk
Three Monarchs Gather for Victoria Luise and Ernest Augusta Wedding
Berlin hosts intense interest as Emperor William, Emperor Nicholas, and King George of England converge for the wedding of Victoria Luise and Ernest August of Cumberland. Royals, guards, and large Russian British detective contingents secure the events and processions, with multiple uniform changes and a state dinner planned at the castle.
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Berlin
Germany
Fusela
Victoria Luise
Ernest ‘August of Cumberland
William
Prin
Nicholas
George
England
Emperor Nicholas
King George
Ailver
Prince Henry of
Prussla
Irena
Hesse
Grunewald Track
Senegal Liner Beached After Mine Explosion Near Smyrna
In Smyrna on May 22 the French liner Senegal was torn by a mine near the harbor. Five people were killed and six fatally wounded as the ship ran aground in shallow water. The captain and engineer steered to shore with all uninjured aboard landing safely and fortress garrison aiding the scene.
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Smyrna
Asia Minor
Senegal
Jail Attack Frustrated by Sheriffs at Falls City
A mob from Falls City Nebraska attempted to seize Walter Ballew at the Hiawatha Kansas jail. Deputies inside the jail repelled the assault and the door was battered by a heavy log. Citizens outside urged calm as the attackers retreated.
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Hiawathi
Kan
Atin City
Nety
Jollyneh
Walter Ballew
Tiegrd
Anda Keller
Falls City
Sheriif Moore
Bartlow
Ballew
Nebraska
Progressives of G. O. P. Gather in Minneapolis Conference
Minnesota Progressive Republican league members and party leaders from other states gather in Minneapolis for a conference at 4 p.m. Attendees include Representative I. L. Lenroot of Wisconsin and Senator Gronna of North Dakota. The meeting will appoint committees and outline plans for a future gathering.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota Progressive Republican League
League
I. L. Lenroot
Superior
Wis
Gronna
North Dakota
Geo. L. Loftus
Narrow Escape on Iowa Falls Bridge by Saving Suspender
Engineer Harry Boehmler of this city escaped a crushing death when his suspender caught on a locomotive projection on the high bridge at Iowa Falls. The delay let him jump to safety as the engine crashed into the bridge, injuring Roehmler, Shaffer, McPike, and others but sparing Boehmler.
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Harry Boehmler
Boehweiler
Iowa Falls
Boehmier
Shaffer
Tie
McPike
Mr. Shaffer
Roehmler
Tariff Fight Moves Ahead In Senate Hearings
Washington reports on Senator Penrose preparing to print and circulate tariff questions from Senator La Follette. Subcommittee members Simmons, Stone, and Williams consider a substitute list, with hearings by the finance committee continuing for manufacturers. Senator Swanson backs a West Virginia coal field inquiry. Kern's resolution is deferred to Monday. Also, Ashurst proposes 1.6 million dollars for a U S armor plate plant. Republican senators plan a joint caucus committee for the congressional campaign. Luther League in Cedar Rapids holds state convention with addresses forthcoming.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
la Follette
Simmons
Stone
Williams
Ganator Simmons
Finance Committee
Senator Swanson
West Virginia
Kern
Education and Labor
Swanson
U. S
Ashura i
Navy
Daniels
Ashurst
Pennsylvania
House
Secretary Daniels Flew Eight Miles In Flying Boat
Annapolis Md May 22 Secretary of the Navy Daniels soared eight miles in a flying boat with John H Towers senior officer of the navy aviation corps The flight began near the river opposite the naval academy and ended about four minutes later at an altitude near 500 feet The secretary called the experience delightful and thoroughly enjoyable.
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Annapolis
Eficht
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