Japan Diet Meets to Provide Funds for War Effort
A special session of the Japanese diet opened with M Matsura elected president of the house of representatives. Both sides agree on united government action and approval of fiscal measures for the war. Reports from Korea describe cold weather, bivouacked Japanese troops, and rationing as transport troops advance slowly. A separate dispatch notes Manchurian bandits attacking a Russian outpost near Span-La Chan, Port Arthur area.
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Korea
Dokio
M. Matsura
Seiyu Kai Party
Marquis Ko
House of Representatives
Japan
M. Matsuva
Okuma
Ito
New York
Span-La Chan
Port Artlun
New Chwang
Russians Retreat as French Flag Replaces Russian Emblem in Won San Area
New York March 18 The threatened Japanese landing at Won San is delayed as the Vladivostock squadron with four ships anchors at Possiet bay. Reports from Seoul say Russians, accompanied by interpreters, survey the country to gauge population, supplies and public sentiment.
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New
Chiang
New York
Won San
Seoul
Korea
Vladivostock
Possiet Bay
Maryland Governor Signs Jim Crow Travel Bills
Governor Warfield approved two Jim Crow measures governing rail and steamboat travel in Maryland. The railroad bill orders separate coaches for black passengers except on special trains or those with Pullman cars, excluding railroad staff, nurses, and prisoner officers. It does not cover electric or street cars. The second bill requires separate compartments for white and black passengers with no drop in accommodation quality.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Warfield
Maryland Jim Crow bill advocate boycotted by Negroes
Snow Hill Maryland March 18 Delegate William G Kerbin of Worcester county who pushed the Jim Crow bill in the state legislature was boycotted by Black residents. After returning from Annapolis he found the hotel dining room refused service, forcing him to Baltimore for meals, while his Black laundress joined the boycott.
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Maryland
Snow Hill
William G. Kerbin
Worcester County
Kerbin
Annapolis
Baltimore
Receiver for contractor in bankruptcy case
Maurice Runkle once a government contractor facing post office probes has a receiver appointed in supplementary bankruptcy proceedings. Runkle, president of a company supplying mail pouches and khaki uniforms for the United States, was indicted in Washington along with August W. Machen and Thomas M. McGregor for conspiring to defraud. He surrendered last August and posted 5000 dollars bail. The case centers on supplies for the free delivery service.
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Maurice Runkle
New York
Post Office
Runkle
United States
Washington
August W. Machen
Thomas M. McGregor
Prominent Mason Robert Hooker Dies in San Bernardino
San Bernardino California March 18 Robert Hooker master of the Barrow in Furness lodge and early political organizer in England is dead. He initiated the Prince of Wales Edward into Masonry and presided at ceremonies when Edward became grand master. He backed Colonel Stanley for Parliament and helped found the working men’s conservative association a powerful political force.
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King of England
San Bernardino
Cal
Robert Hooker
Prince of Wales
King Edward
Earl of Derby
Barrow-in-Furness
England
Edward
Hooker
Colonel Stanley
Workingmen’s Conservative Association
Well Again After Rheumatism Attack Cured by Balm
John Blount has fully recovered from rheumatism with Chamberlain's Pain Balm after town doctors failed to help. The prompt relief and low cost are highlighted. sale by H. R. Palmjer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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John Blount
Chamberlain
Monon
Ind
H. R. Palmjer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Relief in Six Hours Claims for Kidney Disease Cure
The advertises a remedy named New Great South American Kidney Care that purportedly relieves distressing kidney and bladder disease in six hours and aids urinary retention. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Druggists, Athens, Georgia.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
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Trussell & Gann
Clayton St
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University Savings Bank
Southern Electric Supply Co
Stern, Pres
M. G. Michael
G. A. Mell
Athens Savings Bank
M. Stern
J. A. Hunnicutt
L. F. Edwards
T.S. Mell
H. Phinizy
Marquis Ito
Ping Yang Inlet
Times
Chinampo
Ping Yang
Hood
the Daily News
J. Walter Labaree & Co
Liverpool
Jane
Atdes
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