Debates on Immigration Law Exclusion and Health Screening
Secretary Straus and Congress push stronger immigration controls amid calls for stricter exclusion. Proposals include police certificates, deportation for felons, and expanding consular oversight to assess character and health of immigrants to prevent anarchist and violent elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Congress
William McKinley
America
Immigration Bureau
Marine Hospitals
Here's to the Bargain Hunter
A defense of the bargain hunter argues women often save money and time by planning purchases. The piece praises systematic shoppers who track needs, study ads, and buy with purpose rather than impulse, noting the joy and skill in finding true bargains. It contrasts the perceived superiority of non shoppers with the practical gains of thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
B. H
Young and Old Need Exercise By PROFA HOFFA
The physician argues that regular and systematic exercise benefits the entire population. Athletics should be encouraged for all ages, not just the young, with older people gaining as much or more from suitable routines.
Kentucky Governor Faces Clash Over Tobacco Bill
Augustus Haverett Willson, Kentucky governor, threatens veto of McChord bill banning trusts from operating or employing agents in the state. If signed, tobacco growers gain leverage as the tobacco trust must buy through middlemen, risking factory closures. The dispute includes alleged jury tampering by a detective and looming night riding, with militia sympathetic to farmers and a volatile political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Haverett Willson
Kentucky
McChord
Tobacco Trust
Trust
Russellville
Grand
Association
Miners' Chief Retires After Ten Years Of Leadership
John Mitchell retires as head of the United Mine Workers after a decade. Thomas N. Lewis of Ohio succeeds him as president. Mitchell plans recovery, possible Panama investigation, and a labor paper in Indianapolis to promote industrial peace. The union grew from 43,000 to 350,000 members. Wages rose, company stores were eliminated, payments moved to cash, child labor declined, and the union promoted peace and contract adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Great Labor Organization
Thomas N. Lewis
Ohio
Mitchell
Washington
Roosevelt
Panama
Indianapolis
South Carolina Senator Gary Traces Ancestry Of Noted Scots
The newly elected U S senator from South Carolina, Frank H. Gary, claims ancestry including Robert Bruce and John Knox. He is a nephew of Gen. Mark Gary, a noted cavalry leader in Wade Hampton's era, famed for blunt temper and dueling. The Gary family rose to political power after Hampton's oligarchy fell, aided by Tillman and the Farmers' Alliance, and Frank Gary aims to help his cousin John Gary Evans win next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Gary
United States
South Carolina
Robert Bruce
Scotland
John Knox
The
Presbyterian Church
John Witherspoon
Mark Gary
Wade Hampton
Legion
South
Hampton
Gary
Tillman
Gen. Hampton
Farmers’ Alliance
Butler
Frank Gary
John Gary Evanse
Deakin's Visit Invite Signals Australia-US Ties
Alfred Deakin welcomes the American fleet to Australian ports and advocates an irrigation based interior. He admires the United States system of government and favors a federated British empire with central authority akin to the US model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Deakin
Commonwealth of Australia
Deakin
United States
America
Australia
Canada
Asia
Confederation of Australia
British Empire
Federal Council
United
Sten
Lace Bolero Jackets Adorn Princess Frocks in Various Styles
Lace bolero jackets and small lace kimonos rise in fashion for princess frocks. Designers show embroidery in blue gold and cobra silks and spangles outlining lace centers. Jackets pair with satin gowns and chemisettes, with contrast or harmony in lace designs.
Spring Styles in Shoes Highlight Modern Footwear Trends
Readers advised to shop thoughtfully and avoid late afternoon fittings to prevent later discomfort. Article notes shift from empire and classic styles to slip-ons with Cuban heels, square gold buckles, satin evening slippers trimmed with rhinestones, and ongoing appeal of brown shoes for summer.
Headgear for Bridesmaids Highlight Seasonal Styles
Bridesmaids feature distinct headpieces with fashionable charm this season. One group wears turban like wisps of tulle fastened aside with gilded wheat sprays. Another dons white Valkyrie wings on circlets of platted gauze. A mil liner crafts mob caps of silver gauze with blue ruche trim.
A Handy Case for Scissors and Thimble
A compact leather case keeps a thimble and three pairs of scissors neatly at hand. Dark green leather with a wash leather lining is shown, featuring a center leather strap that forms four compartments. Tie strings help keep the tools bright when stored.
Toilet Table Remedies And Grooming Cautions
A collection of home tips warns lemon juice eases throat irritation and turpentine aids bruises. It also covers hazel compresses, camphor mixtures, rhubarb for digestion, and cautions on hairstyling and child safety in carts.
New Hat Ribbons Offer Bright Polka Dot Accents
Hat ribbons in white polka dots on dark backgrounds like dark red navy blue and green are sold in lengths of three yards for bows and crown draping. Net bows plain or ring dotted with wire are available under three dollars, offering a lighter option to velvet bows for hats.
To Mend Gaby Shoes Practice Guide
Instructions describe repairing shoes by mending heels and soles. It suggests cutting a piece from a kid glove and attaching with glue, then tucking the kid glove edge with a penknife to fit the sole. The tone is instructional and practical for improvised shoe repair.
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Geo. B. Billings
Commissioner of Immigration
Boston
Hep
Bbulngy
Profa, Hoffa
Realm
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