National quarantine bill grants president power over immigration
A subcommittee advances a proposed US national quarantine bill placing enforcement with the Hospital Service of the Revenue Marine under Treasury. It requires consular sanitary inspections, weekly disease statistics, possible immigration suspension, and vessel remanding until disinfected. Havana Harbor is cited as a plague risk and Cuban port health conditions are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHindex
Harris
Senate
House
Hayner
The
Revenue Marine
Treasury Department
Marine Hospital Service
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
the Revenue Marine
Marine Hospit Service
Havana
Wimano
Senate Immigration Committee
Cuba
Havana Harbor
Florida
Tallapedia
Turner Bund drafts resolutions against immigration limits
The North American Turner Bund executive committee led by Henry Braun John Toenfeldt Max Hempel and Th George Richter met in the Commercial building to draft protest resolutions against proposed immigration restrictions in Congress. They argue such barriers conflict with American ideals and will send the message to Congress.
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St. Louis
Sperial
Turner Bund
Henry Braun
John Toenfeldt
Max Hempel
Th. George Richter
Congress
Express companies clash over thefts of large money parcels
In New York on December 28 authorities described a dispute between Wells Fargo and Adams Express over two stolen money packages worth 25000 and 10000 dollars. The parcels moved from New York to Galveston via Cincinnati and Nashville, with Adams claiming no full liability and Wells Fargo pressing for accountability.
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New York
Adams Express Company
Wells- Fargo Express Company
City National Bank
Hus& Co
Galveston
Tex
Kountaz Bros
Island City Bank
Wells-Fargo & Co. Express
Cincinnati
Nashville
Louisville
Adams
Hardin
Wells-Fargo
Gas bubbles from library well spark Quaker belief
In New York on December 28 visitors to the Darby Library noted millions of bubbles rising from a 90 foot well. The globules appeared filled with gas and smelled of gas or oil, suggesting a subterranean connection to oil or natural gas. No chemical analysis has been done yet.
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New York
Darby Library
Alleghenies
Ex-Prothonotary Mentzer Convicted in Embezzlement Trial
Lancaster December 98 Ex Prothonotary John W Mentzer faced trial on embezzling 1233 dollars from writ tax funds. Evidence showed funds collected by Mentzer and paid to the State by a bondsman after suit. Defense rested on a single-count defect claim but was overruled. jury found Mentzer guilty and an appeal to the Supreme Court is planned.
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Lancaster
John W. Mentzer
Yeaterday
Commonwealth
Mentzer
Supreme Court
Springfield Mayor Demands Open Saloons and Strict Entrance Rules
Springfield Ohio mayor Charleston orders saloons to remove screens and sell openly to deter illicit liquor. He warns back doors used by minors or habituals could lead to closure. Also notes related local and regional dealings and a separate East Liverpool grocery failure. University extension conference opens in Philadelphia with leading educators. Special notices advertise cut prices on toilet sets at RS Davis & Co in New York.
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Springfield
Ohio
Charleston
RS. Davis & Co
Fifth Avenue
Honest square prices and ready made clothing guarantee
The ad proclaims consistent customer pricing with no today only deals and a national reputation for honest home made clothing. It guarantees free repairs on any suit or overcoat costing ten dollars for one year and highlights bargain odd patterns in the tailoring department.
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Bureau OF Information
the Hospital Service
Nave
Menry Terbeydon
Hkadrmamss
Wings Bank
Lio
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Sionty
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Naa Corarydorf
Shire
East Liverpool
East Livertoon
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Philadelphia
Drexel Institute
Johann Hoff
Ower Johann Hoff
Berlin
Haas Ox
Lane
KEW
Square Deal
East End
South Side
McKeesport
New Brighton
Freeport, al
Toona
Youngstown
Alliance
Chil
Dren
Tury
Kaufmanns
Liberty’St
Star Corner
W.M. Laird
Market ST
Wood Street
Eas
Holiday Presents
Stieren
Pera Glass Opera
Micer
Olen
Fleming's
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market Street
Lake
K Lake
M. i
Laxz
Penn
Pistebury
Levis
Fifth Ave
Pittaburg
Fair Maiden
Chessman Optical CO
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
Doctor Whittier
Penn Avenue
Mamory
Aires
DE Whitten
Poem Avenue
J. Diamond
Boggs & Buhl
Koehler’s
Sixth Street
E. C. Wests
Izzinesa
Gostrnisiona
Ita
Treeren Nedraigia
Stucky
Drugeiat
Sole Agunt
Naz
Irene Pitterarg
JOS Flemings of
Ula
Mondecter Tenad
Feed Co
Jos
Nou
Ddim
von Mohl CO
Fiele Americam
Cloctemail
Kia
Wood
Panphist
Emicalco
Wett Avenue
Delrult
Mold
Pleming & Sox
DR. Sanden
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