Big Business Blamed In Death Of Immigration Bill
The 1921 article argues racial considerations set Senate to avoid the immigration restriction bill. Jewish opposition is noted but deemed not decisive, while powerful business groups across shipping, rail, sugar, lumber, and construction reportedly influenced the hearings. Senators from various regions faced both specialized lobbying and mass constituent pressure in opposing the bill.
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Coperight
Washington
Web
Senate
New York Snd
National Hebrew Trades Union Immigration Bureau
Hebrew Sheltering Aid Society
Re American Jewish Congress
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Agara
Bil
Berga |Ings
Raiload Companien Beet
England
Western
Jonn c Box
Box
Great Western Sugar Company
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Texas Land Owners' Association
Senate Immigration Hearing Highlights Restriction Debate
The discussion centers on a National Federation of Construction Industries immigration committee pushing for labor restriction. Senators Edge and Penrose, both on the immigration panel, are noted as representing two cities. The piece cites Hardinge and Coolidge on immigration standards and warns the bill may exit committee amid rising public opposition and a 20 day session window.
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National Federation of Construction Industries
Associated General Contractors of America
American Wholesale Lumber Association
Federation of Construction Industries
National Federation of Constructive Industries
Fenator Edge
Senate Committee On Immigration
Penrose
Senate
Hardingia
Republic
Calvin Coolidee
Roosevelt
Arevost
Rhode Tatand
Dillingham
Weremont
Pennsylvania
Ster- Vice
South Dakota
Oenna
Califfornia
Keyes
New Hampshire
Tage
New Jersey
Gora
Oklahoma
Nugent
Idaho
King
Utah
Wrrvis
Seared Harrison
Mississippi
Helan
California
Connecticut River Steamer Hartford Breaks Open Water Record
The steamer Hartford arrived from New York today, marking the longest open water season on record for Connecticut river navigation. Open water trips began after ice clearance at South Glastonbury, with no tugs needed. If conditions hold, Hartford will continue running unless New York authorities halt service for non ice reasons.
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Hartford
Connecticut River
New York
South Glastonbury
Harvard English professor Barrett Wendell dies at 89
Boston reports Barrett Wendell emeritus professor at Harvard died at his home. He taught English literature for 47 years and was active in popularizing literary study. Alumni recently elected him a member of Harvard's board of overseers. He retired from teaching in 1917.
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Boston
Barrett Wendell
Harvard University
Wendell
Harvard
Ex Servicemen Slacker Records Reported in State
Boston Feb. Hundreds of former servicemen in Massachusetts are listed as slackers for failing to notify draft boards of their enlistments. A press release to American Legion headquarters urges any doubtful veterans to send their war records to army authorities to avoid public humiliation.
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Boston
Washinton
American Legion
Census figures for Alabama announced
Washington report shows Alabama's White population in 1920 at 1,447,027 and Black population at 900,852. White residents increased by 118,206 or 17.8 percent while the Black population declined by 7,630 or about ? percent.
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Washington
Alabama
Fire damages Danbury hat factory on River Street
Danbury's Hatters’ Factory on River Street suffered about $20,000 in fire damage early today. The building and contents were fully insured. An investigation by Fire Chief Beckerle was under way to determine the fire's origin.
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Danbury, Feb
Danbury Hatters’ Fos Company
River Street
Beckerle
Fire Department
Bridgeport worker awarded 151 for 15 weeks disability
Carmine DeMayo, formerly of the Bridgeport Brass company, was awarded 151 dollars for 15 weeks disability by Compensation Commissioner Edward T. Buckingham yesterday. DeMayo, who shifted boxes weighing 100 to 150 pounds, ceased work on November 8, 1920 due to back pain. Compensation was ordered paid in a lump sum.
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Carmine DeMayo
Bridgeport Brass Company
Edward T. Buckingham
DeMayo
Woman Sentenced For Moonshining Faces New Trial
Atlanta history records recount Sarah Glass of Pickens county Ga, 50, beginning a thirty day term for illicit distilling. After serving, she will face a state court trial for murder of a man who reportedly confronted her on her farm. she claims self defense as she denies the charges.
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Atlanta
Sarah Glass
Thi Uountaing
Pickens County
Prohibition
Revenuers
Glass
Boston student rescues chum from certain death
Karl H. Robinson, a Boston University freshman, bore Rupert Robinson for miles after Rupert fell and was rendered unconscious on Mount Monadnock. Lost at night, Karl trudged through ice and cold until a dog’s bark led rescuers to a road. They were taken to Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire for treatment. Rupert recovered and returned to university. Karl’s home is in Attleboro. Both students are not related.
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Boston
Yeb
Mount Monadnock
N. H
Karl H. Robinson
Boston Univrsity
Rupert Robinson
Rupert
Karl Robinson
Fitzwilliam
University
Igarl Robinson
Attleboro
Rupert's
Keene
NM. H
Rewards for theft arrests replace return focus
New York in February reports that insurance firms will pay rewards only for arrest and conviction of stolen auto thieves, replacing bounties for return of cars. The Automobile Underwriters' Detective Bureau circular to its eastern district members notes 103 of 120 companies have adopted the plan as Waitman, former governor, faces a grand jury probe into police department corruption amid automobile theft indictments.
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New York
Automobile Underwriters’ Detective Bureau
Todas
Overnor Waitman
New England
Whitman
Amsterdam Diamond Workers Idle As Market Slumps
About 8,600 of Amsterdam's 10,809 Diamond Workers' union members are idle amid a sagging global market. Experts in Antwerp and Amsterdam warn that financial stringency has replaced a boom in precious stones, though prices are being kept steady.
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Amsterdam
Diamond Workers' Union
Antwerp
Hyomel described as eucalyptus based remedy cure
An advertisement extols Hyomel as a eucalyptus derived antiseptic cough and throat remedy. It claims inland Australia air is rich with balsam from eucalyptus trees, reducing catarrh and colds, and promises germ biting effects with Hyomel. Sold by druggists with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
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Australia
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