Castro evasive on arbitration treaty to settle asphalt dispute
Caracas reports President Castro plans negative reply to US representations and has left Caracas for an indefinite period. Washington says Castro proposed permanent arbitration of US Venezuela issues including the asphalt case, a move without basis, risking strained relations and possible compulsory action after diplomacy is exhausted.
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Paris
Jal
Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
United States
Washington
State Department
Bowen
Mexico
Government Delays on Venezuelan Asphalt Dispute
The state department has not laid down a definite position beyond finding the proposal unacceptable. Awaiting further information from Mr. Bowen, American minister at Caracas, for basis of future action. Attorney General Moody through his assistant Russell surveys last years’ Venezuelan court proceedings to ensure due process and possible denial of justice to the complainant.
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State Department
Bowen
Caracage
Moody
Russell
Venezuela
Spokane International railroad planned to the Canadian border
D C Corbin and six New York investors plan a Spokane to Rathdrum Idaho route with a branch to the Canadian Pacific at the international boundary. A fifty year traffic agreement with Canadian Pacific accompanies incorporation articles for Spokane International to build from Spokane to Moyle river and beyond.
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Spokane
D. C
Fanning
Rathdram
Idaho
Pend d’Oreille River
Albany Falls
Pend d’Oreille Lake
Moyle River
Kootenai County
Moyle
Canadian Pacific
International Boun Aleo
Orchard Work Underway In Vancouver Farms
Vancouver Wash January 23 Farmers hereabouts are busy with orchards. Spraying will begin in a few days and trimming is rushed along. This year the trees are expected to be in better condition than in prior years. Reports that prune trees will be removed are false as horticulturists plan to extend the crop trial to see if it can be profitable.
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Vancouver
Wash
Bryan Sees Roosevelt in Cordial White House Visit
Democratic leader W J Bryan called on President Roosevelt at the White House. The greeting was cordial with Roosevelt and several Republican lawmakers present. Bryan said their talk was cordial and satisfactory and discussed railroad legislation federal licensing for corporations and an income tax. He left for New York for two banquets.
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Washington
W. J. Bryan
President Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Proctor
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Mr. Bryan Suggested. Mr. Bryan
New York
President Signals Possible Extra Session Over Rail Rates
Washington reports the president may call an extra session if Congress does not pass legislation curbing railroad privileges and updating the interstate commerce law. Expect a mild amendment, likely attached to an appropriation bill, targeting rebates and rate discrimination with limited authority for the ICC.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
President Urges Action for Alaska Natives Aid
The president transmitted Lieut. Emmons's Alaska natives report to the Senate urging swift congressional aid. Emmons cites settlers’ influx, dwindling game and food, and the Indians’ inability to cope with change, calling for substantial relief to prevent suffering.
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Congress
Alaska
Washington
Senate
G. T. Emmons
Navy
Lieut. Emmons
Lieut
Emmons
Japanese Prince Returning to Asia Voyage
Prince Sha Nek I of Japan arrived in Philadelphia from Jamaica and immediately headed to Seattle where he will sail for Japan. He returns from the Argentine Republic where he was sent by the Japanese government to protest Argentina selling warships to nations at war with Japan.
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Philadelphia
Prince Shaneki
Japan
Jamaica
Seattle
Argentine Republic
Argentina
Two New Justices for Washington Supreme Court
Governor Mead will appoint Milo A. Root of Seattle and Herman D. Crow of Spokane as two additional justices to expand the supreme court from five to seven members. The legislature passed the bill almost unanimously and the governor signed it, with the same session marking approval of repealing the newspaper libel law.
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Crow
Root
Herman D. Crow
Spokane
Milo A. Root
Seattle
Supreme Court
Mead
Senate
House
Olympia
Accidental blast endangers Romanoff at Epiphany ceremony
The St Petersburg Epiphany blessing turned near tragedy as a grape shot from a guard battery pierced windows of the Neva palace salons during the imperial rite. Officials call it an accident. many suspect an assassination attempt. An investigation is under way with the imperial family uninjured.
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St. Petersburg
St. Peter and St. Paul
Neva
Winter Palace
Nicholas
Romanoff
McCormick
Eddy
Elise
Guard
Gan
Czar
Van Holderbeke to Stay as Horticulture Commissioner
Olympia January 19 State Horticultural Commissioner A Van Holderbeke remained in the city this week for talks with Gov Mead. Indications point to his indefinite retention as commissioner. He holds strong endorsements from county horticultural societies and many personal recommendations. He was first appointed by Gov Rogers and kept on by Gov McBride.
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Olympia
A. van Holderbeke
Gov. Mead
van Holderbeke
Rogers
Gov
McBride
Vancouver Cites Strict Closing Hours for Saloons
Vancouver Washington city council orders enforcement of ordinances requiring saloons to close at midnight and on Sundays. The city previously had a reputation as one of the most wide open places in the state. No gambling is allowed in Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Wash
Hepburn Bill Seeks New Interstate Commerce Structure
Representative Hepburn introduces a bill to amend the interstate commerce act creating a seven member commission at ten thousand dollars a year and a five judge court of commerce in Washington. It empowers the commission to set just and reasonable rates with appeals to the court of commerce and ultimately the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Hepburn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Court of Commerce
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Circuit Court
Commerce Commission
Powers Bound Again on Chinese Territorial Integrity
Secretary Hay secured assurances from the powers that there shall be no attempt to seize or partition Chinese territory after the war. A circular note prompted by embassy reports led to positive disavowals, with France and others pledging to preserve China’s administrative entity and borders. The worldwide note replies affirm commitment to maintain China’s territorial and political integrity.
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Washington
Hay
China
State Department
Paria
Rogers Statue Unveiled in Capitol Park
Olympia observers gathered for the unveiling of the John R. Rogers memorial statue in Capitol park. Gov Mead gave the principal address as students from Olympia and Puyallup attended with a special train bringing Rogers’ hometown visitors. The statue was unveiled by William Blackman, state labor commissioner and son-in-law of the late governor.
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Olympia
John R. Rogers
Capitol Park
State House
Puyallap
Rogera
William Blackman
Gov
Mead
Heavy Japanese siege guns reach northern fronts
Report from Huan Shan dated January 21 notes a noticeable rise in Japanese artillery in the north. Chinese sources confirm and point to probable concentrations of siege guns, though nine and eleven inch pieces are not believed to be in position yet. Mild winter weather in the past three weeks has aided the Japanese advance.
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Huan Shan
Port Arthur
Old Favorites from Marmion and The Goldier's Farewell
Fragmentary wartime era verse extracts present poems by Sir Walter Scott and traditional songs. The text includes lines about lovers parted by fate and honor, with somber imagery of battle, mourning, and farewell. No modern events or publication context are provided.
Buried Treasure Drama Reaches Krugersdorp Frontier
News from Krugersdorp details a sensational tale of a buried royal mint treasure hidden beyond Louis Trichardt and Spelonken. Sealed by ex policemen and others, six men died in the pursuit as a Krugersdorp syndicate later tracked a single survivor who found the site marked by a red flag and mule carcass.
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Krugersdorp
Pretoria
Washington Star
Bushveld
Louis Trichardt
Lord Roberts
Capital
Swartz
Kruger
Reitz
Robinson
Ferreira
Pietersburg
Transvaal
Kemp and Celliers
van Zyl
W. D. Smith
J. Kemp
Celliers
Alte
Petersburg
Ex-official aide guides search leading to discovery
An ex-state official living at Krugers dorp supplied information and a site plan. Government acts on this data while J. Kemp, cousin of the ex-general, revived a systematic search resulting in a discovery.
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Krugersdorp
J. Kemp
Reptiles of Pennsylvania Rattlesnakes and Copperheads
The article notes Pennsylvania mountain regions as rattlesnake habitats and describes copperheads as common in settled areas and quick to strike. It explains differences between snakes and turtles eggs, clarifies lizards versus salamanders, and classifies salamanders as amphibians with metamorphosis. Both reptiles are harmless when handled carefully.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Stage stars’ lifespans lag. long-lived Bohemian artists noted
The article compares longevity among actresses and actors, citing Mme Janauschek and Mrs Gilbert who lived to 75 and 80 plus, while many famous performers aged under 50. It recalls Clara Morris Pauline Markham Marie Jansen Marion Manola and others, commenting on fading fame and aging in the stage world.
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Mme. Janauschek
Gilbert
Clara Morris
Yeamans
Couldock
Jefferson
Stoddard
Marie Jansen
Pauline Markham
Venus
Harlem
Marion Manola
McCall Opera Company
Japanese Trust Fund and Ancestral Loyalty Across Centuries
A London Times report traces a Tokugawa era order to guard gold horse statues for emergencies. When feudal ties faded in 1874 the Owari line finally moved half a million dollars to the national treasury, signaling strict ancestral obedience until recent times. A quiet reflection on memory and duty ends with a wry office fantasy about a sleepless night with a sick child.
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Atlantic Monthly
London Times
Owari
House of
National Treasury
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