Gompers Urges Labor to Defeat Amendment in NY
The speech argues against ratifying a constitutional amendment, framing rights protections as Magna Charta inspired. It links prohibitionists to labor oppression and calls on New York to reject the proposal, urging lawmakers to oppose the amendment amid wartime concerns. Paid political advertising by Ants Amendment Campaign Committee.
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Sealed Ballot Box to Decide Tribune Contest Winners
Four working days remain in the Tribune contest as a sealed ballot box will be locked tonight at five. Subscriptions and currency placed in sealed envelopes will count toward votes. judges will tally subscriptions first and money second to determine prize rankings including a $1,550 gold prize, an Overland automobile, and Liberty bonds.
Swamp Chills and Fever Tonic Market Claim
An advertisement touts Swamp Chills and Fever Tonic as unique among similar products. It notes Morris Morton Drug Co. in Fort Smith Arkansas as the manufacturer and urges readers to request the tonic from their pharmacy.
Sunday Seller Fined and Court Cases Proceed
John Cassisar, a Greek, fined $10 for keeping open on Sunday. The case against Alex Asagero for selling cigarettes to minors was continued by the recorder. Mrs J B Norris, arrested on a local hotel complaint, fainted in court and was sent to City Hospital for treatment.
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Alex Asagero
J. B. Norris
New York Erects Additional Air Raid Sirens
New York city officials announced the installation of more sirens to warn residents in case of air raids, with the system becoming operational as of today, June 16.
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Boys Seek Raiders in Atlantic Port Smuggling Attempt
Port authorities shipped back to Jamaica Georgie Bandwell aged 12 and Alfie Drummond aged 11 who boarded a vessel to join the navy as U boat fighters.
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Jamaica
Georgie Bandwell
Alfie Drummond
Ner
Flier Escapes Hun Planes After Engine Fails
Lieutenant Fred Dean of the British Royal Flying Corps writes his mother that he outwitted attacking enemy planes after his engine failed at an altitude of 14 000 feet over New York on June 18 and survived.
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Fred Dean
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Royal Flying Corps
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Marines Accept 6 Foot 4 Inch Harvard Oarsman
Boston June 18 Secretary Daniels accepts Francis Parkman Harvard oarsman for the marine service despite being 6 feet 4 inches tall, two inches over the limit, on the condition he can be fitted with a uniform.
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Daniels
Francis Parkman
Harvard Oarsman
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John Patrick Cronin Dies in Mobile Ice Firm Leader
John Patrick Cronin,Senior member of Southern Ice and Fuel Company, died Monday at 9 am at his Hospital Street home. Born June 10, 1847 in Fermoy Ireland, he moved to Mobile in childhood and led a life of service. He leaves Mary Taylor Cronin, two sons Edward and John, five daughters, five grandchildren, and was active in Catholic church and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Funeral from the family residence Wednesday with Requiem Mass at St Joseph's.
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John Patrick Cronin
Hospital Street
Fermoy County
Cork
Ireland
Mary Taylor Cronin
Edward J
John M
W. D. Martin
Mia
Joseph W. Connick
C. W. Morrison
Irene
Bessie Cronin
Cronin
Order of Hibernians
Mobile
Townsends Mourn Mrs Sallie Townsend in Toulminville
Mrs Sallie E Townsend wife of Edward Townsend of Toulminville died last night at 9 35 o clock. She was well known and loved by a wide circle of friends and leaves a number of relatives to mourn her loss. Funeral services will be held from the family home.
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Sallie E. Townsend
Edward Townsend
Toulminvile
Sister Anne M. Billaud Dies at Visitation Convent
Sister Anne Marie Billaud aged 80 died at the Visitation Convent Mobile Alabama Sunday at 1 PM In the world she was known as Miss Leonide Billaud daughter of Jean Billaud and Virginia Wilson of New Orleans Louisiana Both descendants of distinguished Christian families The nearest living relative is Miss Josephine Demorvelle of New Orleans Louisiana
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Anne Marie Billaud
Visitation Convent
Mobile
Ala
Leonide Billaud
Jean Billaud
Virginia Wilson
New Orleans
Josephine Demorvelle
Rayford Goes to Navy as Apprentice Seaman
R H Rayford of 52 South Wilkinson street has been accepted by the local naval recruiting station as an apprentice seaman and will depart tonight.
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R. H. Rayford
South Wilkinson Street
Naval
Announcement Restores Control Amid Wood Deployment Debate
An official statement asserts continued command under a leader near San Francisco as critics press for a policy to send General Wood abroad. The move signals a setback for Republicans and others demanding overseas deployment.
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