Rich Italian Woman Thwarts U S Immigration Officials
A breezy 1927 column recounts Mia Anita Motti of Milan thwarting U S immigration officers on a voyage to visit relatives. She defied the deportation, defending herself with theatrics as trunks and jewels neared the ship, then was released pending arrival of her baggage amid a chorus of public sentiment. The piece blends dramatic anecdotes with other cultural notices, including art exhibitions and local curiosities in New York.
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U.S
York
Jessie Henderson
Ingeint
Aira
Motti
Diamanas
Soodbye
Milan
New
Helms
Ineult
Eula Island
Fron
Conin Doyle
Heaven
del Ja
Robin
Marion Spore
Rubbin
Delle Robin
Miss Spore
Mina Spore
Jenkan
Phera
Tawney
Bat
Pan
Seine
Agalny
Saraty
Pearl Mowell Leads Odd Exercise Routine at Bench
Pearl Mowell performs daily setups at the bench with various stunts in a lively, unconventional routine. Her strong energy and rhythmic actions appear to challenge onlookers as she demonstrates unique fitness moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mowell
Reparations Issues Puzzle Diplomats
A stressed report on postwar reparations shows tensions among Allies, focusing on Germany's pledges and the reparations commission. The piece critiques the varying positions of France and others and outlines disputes over loan status, debt reductions, and the method of approval by the commission.
Germany Debt Crisis and Bankers Call for Fresh Negotiations
The text discusses mutualized hypotheses and an unfavorable outlook for Germany’s finances. It critiques Cannas agreement terms, notes bankers' consensus that debt reduction is impractical without sufficient interest payments, and argues for a renewed, targeted approach to debt relief. It warns of moral and financial difficulties, calls for temporary support from France, and urges coordinated European action to stabilize the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woing
Cannas
Bulghim
Forlance
Ly Wb
Gernwing
Ana
Honout
Sidernig
Rey
Germany
Amie
Finger prints to identify babies in New York
A debate on using infant fingerprints as legal evidence surfaces in New York. Officials like Health Commissioner Reynal Copeland advocate systematic printing to identify newborns, arguing prints could prove parentage and prevent misidentification, while critics worry about privacy and practical challenges.
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Youk
Laconardo da Vinet
New York
Reynal S. Copeland
Dusagly Fanerol
Ammerica
Amy de
Bieby
Ayerat
Bnedelle
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Hantinge
Cour
Rome
Bernard R. Bock
D. C
D. A
Tardieu
France
Andre Tardied
Amerejoa
souresi-Garel
Tha Jauraf Garettel Panin
Shankern’ Committee
Gerimany
Phang
Alengr
Powy
Ats
U. S
Chicago
Paris
Calumet Kid
Lis
Franca
America
Iimpaise
Ortunes
Kennedy & CO
Broadway
Concolidated
Stock Exchange
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