Progressive Leader Proposes Federal Naturalization Commission
A progressive plan led by Representative Victor Murdock of Kansas seeks a federal naturalization commission of five Congressmen to probe national immigration laws. The bill targets land ownership by Asians, alien rights, and naturalization processes, aiming to report to Congress by 1915 and fund travel at fifty thousand dollars.
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Victor Murdock
Kan
Chisenshin
Ial
Commission
National Committee
Wootts Yale
Wilson
Congress
Murdock
Ritigenshin
Thane
Inetiadt
Ctvior
New York
Watts
Federal Bureau of Naturalization
Alies
Powder in Shoes and Guns Used by Soldiers
The article discusses foot powder used by soldiers to ease sore feet, noting long-standing practice and adoption by Uncle Sam. It describes powder’s role in preventing blisters and improving marching endurance, recommending Allen & Olmsted of Va Roy for orders or trial packages.
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Detroit
Sen
Allen & Olmsted
Va Roy
Novelist Edith Wharton Divorce Report Sparks Silence From Husband
Report that Edith Wharton may seek a divorce prompts her husband to refuse to discuss the matter. Journalists press with questions about separation and return to America as Mr Wharton declines to answer.
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Wharton
Edith Wharton
Maine
Immigration Limitation Bill Proposed by Dillingham
Washington June 1. The immigration commission plans a new bill to curb immigration by limiting yearly admissions to 10 percent of the nationality’s US population at the last census. Exemptions include Western Hemisphere nationals and certain professionals. The Secretary of Labor may exceed the cap for humanitarian reasons. firms may be charged penalties for bringing non quota immigrants.
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Washington
Diltuxhum Burnett
Seston
Taft
Dillingham
Vermont
Plikehan
United States
Iit
Secretary of Labor
State banking commission urged to curb private bankers
The text argues for a revived state banking commission to supervise private bankers and protect small investors from unregulated investment firms. It notes many banks accept deposits without supervision, contrasts state and national lenders, and calls for oversight of private bankers and investment schemes.
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Mibany
Sone P—Uverse van Tush
van Tuy
Ywillie
New York Tock Exchange
Spurligs
T R to Reinforce Sulzer Aid and Campaign Stops
Governor Bulger plans a rapid tour to support Sulzer, with meetings in Catskill Yonkers Rochester Yonkers Cooper Union New York City Brooklyn Ulmer Park and Brownsville among others. Coronel Roosevelt to appear in Albany. several state and local figures to speak. additional dates listed across Ithaca Haverstraw Water Town Syracuse and Ogdensburg.
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Bulger
Catskill
Poorhkeorme
Rochester
Yonkers
New Tochelie
Mount Vernon
Cooper Union
New York City
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Ulmer Park
Brownsville
Coronel Roosevelit
Albany
W. Hourke Cochran
William 8. Bennet
New York
Daniel J. Dugan
Frederick M. Dievenport
Clinton
Ithaca
Haverstraw
Watertown
Syracuse
Ogdensburg
Weather forecast predicts near normal June heat across U S
The Weather Bureau weekly bulletin says fair weather overall with local precipitation below normal in most areas. A Great Lakes disturbance moves east bringing rains and storms to the Eastern and Southeastern states, followed by fair conditions. A Western disturbance develops midweek, crossing the Middle West to the Western States, bringing showers and cooler air later in the week.
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Washington
Gulf States
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Platens
Middle West
Canoeists Rescued After Upset Off Hudson Street
A canoe overturned in the Hudson near 1st Street. Bhatia and a companion escaped drowning as they clung to the gunwale. Captain Schott of the Manhattan Island Yacht Club rescued the exhausted pair and returned them to the clubhouse.
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Rrederick Bayd
Anne Club
Hudson
Snyder
Captain Schott
Manhattan Island Tach Club
Hem
Meter Pont
Vihelr
Kernocker
Havana's Big Band Opens Central Park Concerts Amid Controversy
Havana's municipal band which arrived aboard the Cuban cruiser Cuba performed in Central Park with Kaltenborn's orchestra following. Between 15,000 and 20,000 spectators attended as officials weighed plans to officially open the section. A dispute arose over bids for a West Drive paving contract prompting a Thursday bid resubmission after a three hour executive session and accusations of bid manipulation.
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Havana
Cuba
Prune Kaltenborn
Serach
Central Park
Csti
Maine Monument
Franz Raltenborn
Winark
Mincener
Stovereald
New York
Cruis Sr
Park oMetel
Rausa
Jet Crus
Cla
Virgie
Villike
Menamed
Generel
Deat Moting Torres
Central
Turk
Fern
Mark
Reever
Bee
Rnders
Hanwe
Bet Hiave
Fundy
Marie
Dave
West Rive
Fark Board
Setion
In Park Cvent
Lants
Tifa Roche
Park 1
Stover
Hedges
la Roche
Warner, Quinetan Company
Wateitian Company
Ja Kioehe
Hhis
la Toche
Newehatel Company
Ta Rooke
le Beehe
Jon
la Mache
Work Board
Kennedy
Manhatten
Wren Seer Jerdas
Hedgen
Ehetnets
Parke
Ta Roche
Ingure Ning
Tee
Park Department
Heages Sai
Baronets Sty
la Troche
Weet
Lith Street
Eighth Avenue
Tid Street
Webser Monument
Fifth Avenue
Penrose Denies Big Deficit Attributed To Hitchcock
Senator Penrose rejected allegations of large deficits in the Post Office administration. He argued that even if a minor discrepancy existed under the prior regime, the overall deficit had been eliminated and the current administration achieved substantial financial recovery. He cited methodical bookkeeping and ongoing improvements as proof of progress.
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Washington
Burleson
Hitchcock
Benator Penrose
Wlin
Senate Postoffice
Senator Penrose
Suilittin Haire
Evert
Hitcheork
Grand Canyon
Arizona
San Francisco
Wreck at Boston Station injures dozens on two Pullman cars
A New York bound New Haven train collided with a local Providence train near South Station. The impact overturned the third car and injured 15 passengers, with Daniel Morrison sustaining a scalp wound. Brakeman William Cook suffered steam scalds. One car blocked. most aboard escaped serious harm.
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New York
New Haven & Hartford Railroad
South Station
Providence
Daniel M. Morrison
William Cook
Atlantic
Colonels Abbott Romwell and Millin Assigned to Districts
Washington reports Colonel Frederick V. Abbott of the army engineers is assigned to relieve Colonel Willard T. Romwell in command of the New York District. Colonel John Millin, then at Newport, will take temporary charge of the Boston district. Colonel Rossel, senior among engineers, will retire at noon.
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Col. Abbott
Washington
Frederick , V. Abbott
Army Engineers
Willand T. Romwell
New York
John Millin
Newport
Boston
Rossel
Sing Sing Prison Condemned Over Cell Conditions Call for Transfers
The Prison Association urged Governor Suleer to move about 300 inmates from Sing Sing to Great Meadow due to deplorable cell conditions. A committee found damp, dark cells with inadequate air and light, some under 175 cubic feet per inmate, old facilities unsuitable for housing prisoners. The group suggested transferring inmates to farm and outdoor work at Great Meadow.
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Suleer
Sing Sing
Great Meadow Friso
Mrnday
Sing Bing
Great Meadow Prison
Advertising man from South Africa predicts big U S product demand
J Sibbett an advertising executive from South Africa arrived from Liverpool aboard the Caronta to Baltimore for the Advertising Managers Conference in June. He is managing director for the South African Advertising Contractors Limited and said his firm handled advertising for two African publications. He urged American manufacturers to advertise in South African outlets, noting strong demand for American goods there.
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U. S
Liverpool
Caronta
J. Sibbett
South Africa
Baltimore
Sibbett
South African Advertising Contractors, Limited
Africa
Clinton Prison Death Sparks Debate Over Punishment Reform
Officials condemn dark cells and isolation at Sing Sing and Dannemora for causing tuberculosis and insanity among inmates. Commissioner Blake urges 100000 for a tuberculosis hospital, while audits fault Clinton industries and prison leadership tied to mismanagement and improper control. The findings come as calls grow to abolish harsh punishments and improve inmate care.
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Blake
Sing Sing
Auburn Prison
Whener Rame
Joseph F. Scntt
Sulzer
Frederick H. Mills
Neck broken by truck at Ardsley hotelkeeper dies
A hotelkeeper from Dobbs Ferry died after being struck by a passing truck while attempting to board a movie truck near the CateKil aqueduct Saturday. The vehicle slammed into a rut in the road, tossing Finckley from the roadbed and fracturing his skull and neck. He died early yesterday at the hospital.
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Dobbs Ferry
Ardsley
John Fellows
Catekil
Hueckley
Finckley
Land famine hits youthful farmers in Corlear's Hook Park
Economists warned of a time when enough land would not be available and last week Corlear's Hook Park hosted a land famine event. Three thousand youths appeared for a few six by four plots offered by the International School Farm League, but only a small number could be accommodated. The scene drew tears as eager applicants were turned away. organizers promised more plots as the season advances. The project began in De Witt Clinton Park and spread to Jefferson Park, reflecting a diverse, cosmopolitan neighborhood as children cultivate gardens with mixed ethnic participation.
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Cortears Hook Park
International School
Farm League
Wael
Henry Parsons
New York
Tate
Corlears Hook Park
de Witt Clinton Park
Jefferson Park
Corleurs Hook Park
Ikes Cohen
Mike ™Annian
Giovanni Tresca
Fritate’ Schmidt
Congress of Nations
Ftugh Murray
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T. R
Governor At Albany
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BIG Band
Rouses
Central Park Mall
Franz Kaltenborn
Penrose
Boston Station
Manan
Sing | Sing
Dannemora State Hospital
Tiffany &Co
Telephone Greeley
West 37Th St
Luxury
Manhattan
The
Bronx
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