German admiral Dewey clash over Manila Bay tensions
Berlin reports a heated exchange between Admiral Dewey and German Commander von Diederichs during the Manila Bay blockade in the Spanish American War. The dispute centers on whether German ships should be identified and under what signals or inquiries vessels may be examined, amid suspicions stirred by press and rumors.
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Berlin
von Diedenchs
Todas
Idmiral Dewey
Mania Bay
Marine Pundschau
Dewey
von Hunts
Mexico
Dewet
von Diedrichs Rvs
Dewey van Vervonn
Jon Diederichs Maxes
Adamal Dewey
Mania
Ton Medi
Chichister
Jenc Aus
Fitish
Adural Chichester
Admral
Admrae van Diederich
Admi
von Diederich
Dewes
Manitoba
On Tiederichs
Kaiserin Augusta
Cormoran
Manila
Vor Diederichs
Deweis
Washington
von Dhederichs
Chichester
Dewex
Germany
Maida
Vor Hintze
Minmader
Adianal
Llockade
Manis
Admiral Dewey
Court orders for trial of boys in new Chicago reform system
A new Chicago court plan will trial youths aged 11 to 21 in a municipal reform tribunal. Judges propose dedicating time to boys cases with an apprenticeship program, aiming to separate them from hardened criminals during crucial development years.
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Apo
Bors
Chistgo
Olyon
Asim
Rosin and Turpentine Grading To Be Discussed
The Department of Agriculture announces a public hearing on Thursday March to discuss grading rosin and turpentine. Proposals include grading rules, certification of sample types by the Bureau of Chemistry, and methods similar to cotton sample certification. The hearing addresses misgrading and regrading practices and the impact of short measures and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of T
New Passenger Station Completed in LaGrange
LaGrange marks progress with the completion of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic depot at a central three-station site opposite the Atlanta and West Point and Macon and Birmingham lines. The dark red brick station features sheds cement walks and an elevated platform level with coach doors. Local authorities and railroadeship labor to complete approaches around the three depots and park area.
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LaGrange
Birmingham and Atlantic
Georgia
Atlanta and
West Point
Macon and
Atlanta
Everest in Atlanta for Peace Jubilee
General J B Everest, one of the three commissioners of the Vicksburg National Park, plans a peace jubilee at the famous old battlefield in October 1918. He outlines Georgia and federal funding steps to cover state salaries, travel costs for soldiers, tents, and rations, aiming to memorialize Georgia soldiers.
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J B Everest
Georgia
Gettysburg
Vicksburg National Park
Jgeverest
Wot Bighs
Lawa
Lewis Guion
New Orleans
Guion
Stephen D Lee
Friends of Jordan May Run in Senate Bid
Friends of Jordan believe he may seek a U S Senate seat with Governor Slaton’s approval noted. Jordan is not an applicant for the appointment and has a history as railroad commissioner and wartime captain of industry. He is said to be weighing the idea as supporters praise his service and leadership.
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Jordan
Stata
Slatun
Sippurt
Aupoinnbient
Bern
Spe
Byers
Admere
Nelson Ranges
Ind
Better Farming Need of the United States
Senator Theodore Burton of Ohio warned at a Republican luncheon that the United States will likely import wheat and food items as domestic yields lag. He cited U S land productivity and compared grain outputs to England and Germany, urging better farming to restore economic equilibrium and curb speculative costs. Malone urged stronger South American consular ties and merit-based appointments in consular service.
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New York
United States
Theodore F. Burton
Ohio
England
Germany
Tirmong
Benatoe
Burton
United
Unsul
Suldrer
Poliniin
Italy Fights U S Immigration Bill In Senate Run
Senate immigration committee members expect to press ahead with the bill next week amid Italian objections over health inspections on ships and the literacy test. They anticipate no changes to these provisions and note Italy may skip the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
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Washington
Immgration Committee
Senate
Senatore
New Jersey Board Rejects Malt Merger Attempt
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities refused to approve the merger of the American Malting Company and the American Malt Corporation into one entity with $16 million capital. The panel ruled the Malt Corporation is a holding concern lacking assets beyond its stake in Malting Company, and the combination would not meet the cognate business requirement. It valued Malt Company tangible assets at about $9.244 million, far short of the proposed capitalization.
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Trenton
WMJ
Shej Board of Public Utilities’ Commission
American Malting Company
American Malt Corporation
New Jersey
Ageven Sisters
Malting Corporation
Cormission
Commission
Unemployed Men Break into Second Avenue Church
In New York on February 8 a large group of jobless men marched to the Second Avenue Baptist Church and demanded shelter for the night. The sexton alerted police as the pastor spoke with the crowd. Police warned of arrests and the men dispersed, planning to visit another church each night.
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New York
Second Avenge Baptist Church
Sexton
Pierce
Second Avenue
Man Takes Own Life Over Cigarette Habit
New York on February 28 Samuel Crane a 21 year old man was found dead in bed with a note beside him claiming he killed himself to escape the cigarette habit. The article notes his struggle with smoking and the attempted solution of ending his life.
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New York
Samuel 4
Crane
Plymouth Church To Aid Unemployed
New York pastor Dr Hills Yau announced Plymouth Church would aid unemployed Brook Trail residents with food and shelter for one week. Members of the Plymouth Mission plan to supply meals and coffee to applicants. The plan followed a storming of a church by unemployed men last night, and the pastor pledged to help if a large number sought shelter.
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New York
Lebeiny
Plymouth
Breoklyn
Beecher
Brook Trail
Newell Dewignt
Is Cunerem
Tom Tir Buidus
Hills
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darkening Shine
A vintage promotional piece touts Sage and Sulphur for restoring natural hair color and gloss. It claims the formula darkens gray evenly, stops itching, and thickens appearance, recommending Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as an easy at home treatment.
Emory College hosts Bishop Candler revival lectures
Bishop Warren A. Candler of Atlanta completes a five lecture course at Emory College Oxford on Revivals of Religion. He analyzes reasons for revivals, the link to historic movements, and the preaching needed to move consciences. The final address included a sermon at Ablen Memorial church.
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Emory College
Oxford
Gai
Warren A. Candler
Atlanta
Moody and Sankey
George Whitfeld
Students Ministerial Association
Phi Gamma Hall
Ablen Memorial Church
Bishops
Emory
Union Men Arrested on Charge of Murder
Five Western Federation of Miners members were arrested in connection with the Painesdale murder of Thomas Dally Arthur Jane and Harry Jane. Jail prisoners include John Huhta Sick Verbanac and five others, held without bond for hearing on March. Police report Huhta confessed. federation officers deny involvement in the shooting.
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Troughton Wich
Pebruars
Painesdale
Myrtary
Western Federation of Miners
Artaste
John Huhta
South Binge
Federation
Mralmer Jalionen
Isaae
Juttingen
Joseph Juttingen
Huhta
Buushton
Thomas Dally
Arthur Jane
Harry Jane
Common
Tuktas
Volibary
Cruse Andre
Federation Whith
Priesidie
Commissary Department of the Union
South Range
Worcester Attacked by Filipino Assembly
The Philippine legislative body adjourned after replying to Dean C Worcester’s report alleging slavery in the islands. It found no legal slavery exists and deemed Worcester’s charges false. The assembly granted War Company a franchise to elect forty wireless stations and debated wartime control. A hemp standardization measure was enacted despite hemp interests opposing.
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Maida
Legislative Assembly
Dean C Waleester
Worcesters
Warconi Company
Philippines
Phesis
Control by One Man Planned by Iowa
Des Moines reports plan to centralize power in one executive leader and appoint a chief justice, with every department under a single head if reforms pass. The efficiency committee advocates radical changes, aiming for centralized control across executive and judicial branches.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Justic
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Holds N and W Shares Amid DOJ Review
Philadelphia February 28 President Rea of the Pennsylvania Railroad authorized a statement on the DOJ effort to separate the Pennsylvania from the Norfolk and Western Railway. Directors believe divesting the shares would harm stockholders and that ownership is legally proper. They pledged cooperation with the department if court action is pursued.
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Philadelphia
Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Department of Justice
Pennslvania
Horfork and Western Railway Company
Iig
Norfolk and Western Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Haring
Pennsylvania
Penns Lania
Attorney General
Department
Supreme Part of the
United States
Zemo eczema relief booster claim headline
An advertisement touts Zemo as an instant eczema relief with a two bottle offer and a lifetime guarantee. It mentions druggists nationwide and lists generic names and retailers in a garbled promotional text.
Independence barred to the Porto Ricans
Secretary Garrison told the House Insular Committee there is no plan for Porto Rico to become independent of the United States. He endorsed autonomy under U.S. supervision and favored free speech rights for department heads on the floors of Congress without voting, noting parallels to debates in the British Parliament.
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Washington
Garrison
House Insular Committee
Porto Rico
United States
Tw Houses of Congress
Rise in Arrests Amid Mixed Monthly Totals
Police records for the month ending today show arrests increasing in some areas while others show declines compared with January. The report notes a larger than year earlier uptick in certain categories, with February activity easing in other sectors and slight year-over-year changes.
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Moeross
Kidney Health Remedy Ad Promotes Salts for Kidney Aid
A sensational advertisement claims that heavy meat consumption causes kidney issues by forming acids that clog and slow filtration. It urges readers to take clarifying salts mixed in water, promising relief from back pain headaches nervousness constipation and urinary troubles within days. It touts the drink as inexpensive and palatable for regular meat eaters to keep kidneys clean and prevent complications.
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Wenta
Darsey Promotes Delivery Wagon in Macon GA
J W Darsey of Third Street Macon GA advertises delivery wagons crafted from wood with value packed into a single wagon. He claims quick service and ready-made components, touting improved springs and hardware to attract buyers as he prepares new storerooms to fulfill orders.
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Darsey
Macon
J. W Darsey
Third St
Tacen
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Candler
Atlanta, Ga
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Vicksburg Park
Columbus
Italy
U.S
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Plymouth Church
Bishop Candler
Worcester
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Rye ‘Away
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