Literacy Test for Immigrants Passes House in 124 to 128 Vote
Washington February 4 The Burnett immigration bill requiring immigrants to read in any language or dialect was approved by the House 124 to 128. Debate featured sharp exchanges and disruptions as supporters urged Senate passage while President Wilson expressed reservations and opponents warned of future vetoes.
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Mission of the Educated Negro Leaders Speech at Morris Brown
Professor W. F. Scarbrough of Verona Ohio, hailed as the nation's best educated Negro, spoke to AME bishops and the educational board at Morris Brown University on the mission of the educated Negro. He urged a balance of industrial and higher education, warning against losing the latter, and urged Black progress through disciplined effort and collective action.
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Macon
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Veteran Policeman Answers Last Call
William C. Duke longtime Atlanta police officer died Wednesday at his residence aged 64 after a brief illness. A pensioner in recent years he endured multiple injuries including a tenfold cut during an arrest and a broken ankle thrice. He authored The Policeman His Trials and Dangers. Survived by his wife Mary Duke two sons Mack and Thomas, a brother Charles A. Duke and sister Mrs Rachel Robbins. Funeral today at 3 PM from the residence with oligo department pallbearers. interment Oakland cemetery.
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R. S. Benson
Greenville
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Forle's Chapel
Tift County Primary Called For March 4
Tifton Ga February 4 Special Tift county will hold its primary for county officers on Wednesday March 4 in accord with a resolution passed at a mass meeting of the democratic voters The meeting called by Chairman G W Fullwood elected a new executive committee Two committeemen from the Tifton district were named E Herring and W W Bryan The other district committeemen include Brishton J M Wilkes Brookfield A Bo Mentau Chula MH Pletcher idorada J F Criyp Omega Joe Marchant Cw Ford Ty Ty W E B Williams The committee organized and called a primary for the date The candidates were assessed from 2 50 to 15 to cover expenses
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Pensions Proposed for Library Workers in Boston
In Boston on February 4 librarians could gain a pension fund if the trustees’ plan advances. They propose using overdue book fines, totaling over $6,000 annually, to retire two aging library workers after serving long terms. The trustees’ recommendation to the mayor is included in their annual report.
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Strange Malady Strikes Grove City Residents
Grove City Pennsylvania February 4 Nearly 2008 residents of Grove City are struck by a puzzling malady resembling winter cholera and highly contagious. Many were taken ill in church Sunday and sent home. Illness has crippled several industrial plants as numerous men fall ill.
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Convention Bureau to Open Frisco Branch for 1915 Exposition
The Atlanta convention bureau authorized Fred Houser to establish a coast branch in San Francisco during the Panama exposition. San Francisco aims to host 204 national conventions in 1915, with a strong branch expected to attract at least 100 large conventions to Atlanta in 1916.
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San Franisco
Atlanta Convention Bureau
Fred Houser
Coast Metropolia
San Francisco
Chevalier Angelini Leads 60 Opera Without Score Book
Giuseppe Angelini, general musical director of the San Carlo Grand Opera, is set to open its Atlanta engagement tonight. An Italian by birth, he memorized airs from childhood and developed extraordinary rapidity and adaptability that made him famed for conducting over sixty standard operas without scores.
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Angelini
San Carlo Grand Opera Company
Atlanta
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Brest
Mortuary notices and obituaries from various Georgia towns
The section reports multiple death notices including Jack Head of Atlanta age 2 dying in Albuquerque and to be brought back to Atlanta. Mrs Mary Smith age 83 of North Ashby Street. Kirk McDonald age 66 of 22 Gaskill Street. Ned McDuff 16 months old son of Col J F McDuff of Lavonia. Mrs Nancy Aderhold age 70 of Gordon Road with many survivors. R S Benson traveling salesman age 58 of Greenville DC. Funeral plans note interment in Sylvester GA, Clem GA, or Winston GA and several family survivors listed.
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Federal regulation for canned goods discussed at convention
Baltimore Md February 4 remarks at the Seventh annual National Canners association convention urged federal restrictions on canned goods and a nationwide publicity campaign. Congressman J Harris Covington Md condemned state union production calling for labeling as prison-made. William C Leltsch of Columbus Wis elected president for the coming year.
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Columbus
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Millionaire for a Day Disappoints in Washington
McDevitt, the so called millionaire for a day from Wilkes-Barre, arrived with a statue for the Hall of Fame and spent the day in bed at his hotel after Speaker Clark blocked a Capitol speech. He claimed President Wilson envies him and wants him out of town as he vented to his followers.
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Campbell's Church Saved by Followers
Bethany Pa February 4 sentiment backed by wealthy members of the Disciples of Christ has won the fight to preserve the little red brick structure where Alexander Campbell first preached his doctrines. Efforts to raze the old building faced denomination wide opposition. Wealthy communicants led by Dr R A Long of Kansas City pledged to maintain the church, to be used as a historical shrine.
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Madonna by Raphael cut from its frame in Morristown home
Thieves cut a Madonna attributed to Raphael from its frame at the Morristown residence of Misses Margaret and Susan Hawes during their absence in Italy. No other items were taken and police noted the housekeeper found the missing artwork after returning from downstate duties.
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Mother Tries to Save Cantrell Boys From Gallows
Gainesville Ga February 4 Special The Cantrell brothers Jim and Barton face execution for the Hawkins murder. Their mother and a Hall county committee petition the pardon board for commutation to life for Jim while Barton’s case awaits supreme court action. Attorneys may seek governor clemency and a respite.
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Palmer enters race for U S Senate to succeed Penrose
Washington February 4 Representative A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania formally announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed ex Senator Matthew Quay Penrose whose term ends March 3 1913. Palmer said President Wilson advised him to run after two White House meetings with Wilson and Pennsylvania leaders. McCormick of Harrisburg says he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor.
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Bremner Dying Halted Labor Safety Measure In House
Washington February reports Rep Robert Bremner of New Jersey near death in Baltimore after radium cancer treatment. Allies in the House pressed to pass his bill creating a labor safety bureau in the Labor Department while Bremner clung to life. Speaker Clark and Rep Sisson argued over delaying the measure as Bremner's fate hung in the balance. In Persia, Tehran news notes American envoy and Persian foreign minister refer a dispute to an impartial arbitration commission as Persia signs the convention.
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New Lips And Nose Provided For Man Mangled By A Saw
Baltimore February 4. Ross Allen a young Canadian in a hospital here is near a nearly complete facial reconstruction. A graft from his forearm has formed the lower lip and upper lip sections and secured to the gums. Surgeons will in time attempt a new nose using rib cartilage and shaped bone.
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Chicago party inspects granite quarries near Atlanta
A Chicago board inspection party arrived in Atlanta shortly after 1 AM for a several day stay to study granite supply used for pavement in Chicago. Key officials include George Schilling president and John Brittal chief engineer. They head a group shaping Chicago’s pavement materials. A dinner at the Ansley Hotel Saturday will be hosted by the Georgia and Atlanta Chambers of Commerce with addresses by Governor Slaton and Mayor Woodward.
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Masked detectives to view criminals in line up
New York February 1. Police Commissioner Douglas I. McKay proposes restoring the line up after reforms that masked detectives once used to study suspects. He told Mayor Mitchel that the line up will help identify criminals and reduce professional gunmen in the city.
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