Britain Losing Sea Dominion Consolidates Atlantic and Leyland Lines
New York May 13 President Bernard Baker of the Atlantic Transport Line returned from London with notes on a possible consolidation with Leyland Lines. The plan would create the world’s largest fleet, enabling cheaper transport between American ports and London. Baker cites English methods and labor unions as costly barriers, and says engineers have drafted new dock sites in America to reduce operating expenses. Morgan’s involvement is sought to finalize the deal.
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New York
Bernard Baker
Atlantic Transport Line
London
Minneapolis
England
J P Morgan
Atlantic Transport and Leyland Lines
Baker
Amahamate
Esker
United States
Germany
Biker
London Docks
Bendie
Atlantic
President Bakar
Becaues
Leyland
Morgan
Red Star Lines
White Star
Cunard Lnes
Atlas Line
West Indies
Fngland
Relief group seeks national aid for Jacksonville fire victims
At a Jacksonville Relief Association meeting, leaders announced donations fall short of needs to clear debris, shelter ten thousand homeless, and prevent sickness. A committee led by President Garner, Bishop Weed, and Mayor Bowden prepared an address to the United States asking for aid.
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Jacksonville Bia
Jacksonville Relief Association
Garner
Weed
Episcopal Diocese of
Florida
Bowden
United States
Jacksonville
Relief Committee of
CG E Garner
Oun
J E T Bowden
Ee G Weed
Hishop State of
Riots at Santiago: Cuban guards clash with flag demonstrators
A May 13 scene in Santiago de Cuba ended with Cuban guards charging rioters after a man tried to pull down the American flag. One bystander was severely burned, and authorities detained the offender. The episode followed a 71 to 19 Cuban victory over the Americans in a local ball game.
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Santiago de Cuba
Burt
Summer Stock Company Makes Good Impression
A Grand Theatre opening night features the Summer Stock Company with Lady Windermeres Fan as the centerpiece. Critics praise skill and wit though note heaviness of epigrams and lack of spontaneity, while four performers Stuart, Barrington, Hollinger, and Barrington receive special applause. The program also includes Milton Nobles and other acts, with a strong overall audience turnout and favorable reception of the varied program.
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Thas
Lady Windermere
Fan
Ike
Morris McHugh
Ted
Miss Barrington
Mise Hollinger
Walter Kennedy
Atlanta
Strikers Hurl Stones as Non-Union Men Taken to Albany Barns
Albany May 13 Mounted police guard 2600 demonstrators as 20 non union traction workers from Philadelphia are escorted at midnight to United Traction Company barns on Quail Street. Stones fly as they are loaded for transport, signaling the company’s plan to operate with non union labor while promising a resumed service in the morning.
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Albany
Quall Street
United Traction Company
Philadelphia
Illinois Central
Ome
Arrested Girl Held Then Freed After Birmingham Telegram
Police traced a telegram from Birmingham asking arrest of a sixteen year old girl expected to travel here. Detective Harry White detained a young woman matching the description on the train. She denied being the wanted person, claimed marriage as Mrs Stewart, stated she was eighteen, and had a south Georgia ticket. No further word came from Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Batt
Harry White
Union Depot
Stewart
South Georgia
Wirmingham
Tariff Fights Drive Berlin Plan for Russo German Pact
Berlin dispatch reports the Cologne Gazette urges a tariff understanding with Russia to confront the United States. The article argues Europe must curb U S influence, noting Germany seeks to align tariffs to protect iron, hardware, and agriculture, pressuring American competition. It suggests Russo German coordination could steer U S policies.
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Russia
Germany
Berlin
Cologne Gazette
United States
Europe
Supreme Court Asked To Review Lackey Case Infringement Claim
Solicitor General Richards filed a writ of certiorari with the U S Supreme Court challenging a Kentucky case United States versus Lackey. The issue centers on section 5201 of the revised statutes punishing bribery aimed at denying fifteenth amendment rights at the polls. The Court of Appeals reversed a Lackey conviction, deeming the statute unconstitutional.
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United States Court of Appeals
Richards
Supreme Court
Washington
United States Supreme Court
United States
C Lackey
Lackey
Kentucky
Federal District Court
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeats
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Britain
Cent Baker
Atlante Transpac Line
So Assets
Atlantic ‘Transport
Layland
Strigken
Santiago
Chambertin- Johnson-DuBose Co
Whitehall
Milton Nobles
Lyceum
Mtton
Nobles
Wilton
Walter
Ife
Wfe
Bicknell
John and
Maud Allison
Jones
Wille Hale
Lizzie N Wilson
al H Wilson
Ethel Robinson
Miss Robinson
N. Y
Mounted Police
America
Southeasern Passenger Association
Hardwick
Southern General
Stone
Louisvile
Nashville
Hatch
Aleck
Southern
Columbia
Hardrick
Hunter Charleston
Cary
May Eon
Ve Ghee
Augusta
James J Hill
Charles H Tweed
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Samuel Rea
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Tousin Mary
Disig Ephel
Yeom
Anderson
Sitka
Anderson Hardware CO
Peachires Street
Daniel Bros
Decatur St
South
Parian Paint Co
Atlanta, Ga
Beaumont
Texas
DR Beatty
Beatty
J. G. Reymershoffer
Galvecston
Texas Star
E. Prathlr
J.T Beatty
Scott
Kansas
Scott Wholesale Grocery Co
Beatty Oil CG
Hardin and
Jefferson Counties
Saratoga
Sour Lake
Sturm Brothers
Beatty Oil Co
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