Ancient Psalms Test for Immigrants at Ellis Island
New York reports the Psalms literacy test for immigrants arriving on ships, with 1000 plus entrants daily reading verses on cards in multiple languages. Mexico City notes deciphered glyphs near Mexico City pyramids may prove Chinese origin for early American peoples, sparking debate among anthropologists.
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New York
Sam
Ditis Island
Wren
Miss Liberty
Department of
Iabor
Mexico City
China
Mexico
San Juan
Teoti
Cholula
Puebla
Republic
Egypt
Excavatore Bava
Ashers
Minister Denounces Halfhearted Givers at Church
The Mer Donald B. Macdueen of the First Baptist church laments the niggardliness of average churchgoers in gifts to the church. He argues a lack of generosity belittles the Christian enterprise and leaves the church dependent on others. He urges study of stewardship and charity as essential religious duties.
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Donald B. Macdueen
First Baptist Church
Lorch’s Ark
Leo
Dr. MacQueen
Les Thearies
Cork
German symbol replaces eagle with new heraldic design
Berlin reports on February 22 that the national assembly adopts a one headed eagle as the coat of arms. The emblem includes a yellow shield and omits the old Hohenzollern insignia, rendering a simplified heraldic device without supporters or elaborate embellishments.
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Berlin
National
Asseniiy
Hohenzollern
Arid
Order of the
Cagia
Lie Hove
Fund to Aid Philadelphia City Government Reform
A fund exceeding 700000 will aid Philadelphia municipal reform under the Thomas Harrison will. Funds support impartial enforcement of city contracts, prosecution of contract violations, municipal investigations, reform endeavors, and development of accurate city bookkeeping. Administration by Skelton tier will ensure monitoring and public financial disclosures.
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Philadelpit Fey
Nm Wise
Noted comedienne's husband linked in 5 million bond plot
In New York, agents and detectives pursue Arnstein, husband of Fannie Brice, amid a nationwide securities theft plot involving 9 million dollars. Brice says she knew nothing of his whereabouts or charges and believes he may be unaware of police involvement. Agencies seek active undercover help.
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New York
York
Tore Arnstein
Fannie Brice
Murphy
Miss Brice
The
Dist
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United States Secret Service
Department of Justice
Department of Internal Revenue
Arnstein
Boston Lawyer Charged With Forged Stamp Fraud
February report states Joseph F. Warren of Boston faces suit for misprinting nearly 209,000 and using a Buffel county registry stamp on mortgages to fraudulently obtain funds. Stamp bears purported signature of William T. A., Suffolk county registrar, and the case seeks damages of 1,000 to 1,040 dollars from Hawtrama Publishing Co and IL 7 Manufacturing Co of Fairfield for alleged publication faults.
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Boston
Joseph FF
Warren
Misap
Buffel County Registry of Feeds
William T. A
Suffolk County
SUIS
Dawages
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