America First and Neutrality in World Crisis
A speech asserts America must prioritize national interests while guiding global opinion. The speaker warns of escalating world tensions, urges neutrality grounded in fairness and mankind’s sympathy, and stresses the duty to prepare for peace reconstruction as a trusted, impartial nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ham Ng
Wwe
Matratoees
Frank B. Noyes
Asao
Europe
Proposa
America
Legislature Fails to Fund New Produce and Immigration Dept
Alabama faces an impasse as the law creating the state department of produce and immigration lacks a salary provision. Attorney General William L. Martin says no salary authority exists and Auditor M. C. Allgood cannot issue salary warrants, though expenses are allowed. Commissioner J. A. Wade seeks a legislative fix as the department continues operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
State Department of Produce and Immigration
Ries
Department
William L. Martin
Hmmet Jones
Produce and Immion Bureau
M. C. Allgood
Commissioner of Agriculture
J. A. Wade
Wade
The Real Fighter on American Unity and Truth
A speaker urges faith in the silent majority of Americans who will stand for justice if the nation acts rightly. He warns against sensational Turtle Bay rumors and stresses truth as essential, urging care to keep the United States united and free from divisive misinformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Turtle Bay
Associated Press Names Directors
The Associated Press elected three year term directors Victor F. Lawson of Chicago News and W. H. Cowles of Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Victor F. Lawson
Chicago News
W. H. Cowles
Spokane
Association votes to rescind power over members
Members unanimously rescind a bylaw giving the waned directors power to order a member to discontinue service of a competing association. Advisory boards for the Southern division are elected, with James R. Gray and others named. Frederick W. Lehman addresses the session on libel and news publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Town
Louis Ne
Robert Ewing
New Orleans
H. C. Adler
Chattanooga Times
Bruce Haldeman
Louisville Courier Journal
W. J. Crawford
Memphis Commercial Appeal
George JD. Dealey
Dallas News
Frederick I. Thompson
Mobile Register
Frederick W. Lehman
Solicitor General of the
United States
Lehman
Associated Press
Little Attends State Banking Board Meeting in Montgomery
J W Little of Mobile attended the state banking board meeting in Montgomery with Superintendent Alex B Walker. The session covered routine matters affecting state banks and marked Little’s first appearance since succeeding E J Buck on the board. A separate convict inspectors meeting also held routine business and contract awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
State Banking Board
Alex. BE. Walker
J. W. Little
Mobile
George A. Searcy
Tuscaloosa
Mr. Little
E. J. Buck
Capitol
Hartwell Douglass
J. M. Kyser
Albertsville
J. M. Austin
Wetumpka
Keyser
Len F. Greer
Calhoun
Carolina Surgeons Observe New York Operations for Training
Sixteen leading surgeons from North Carolina visited New York today to study the latest surgical methods. They observed forty operations at the Post Graduate Hospital and additional procedures at Mount Sinai, with plans to visit Boston Baltimore Philadelphia and Rochester Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina
Post Graduate
Mount Sinai Hospital
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Rochester
Minnesota
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel alternative
A local druggist reports calomel sales dropping as Dodson's Liver Tone markets as a safe, pleasant tasting liver remedy. The guarantee promises no salivation, improved digestion, clearer mornings, and a full day’s vigor with one nightly dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Tax reform bill endorsed by Stuart McKenzie in Montgomery
Members of the state tax commission and Stuart McKenzie of Montgomery met the Senate finance committee to discuss a proposed revenue reform. They endorsed abolition of the state tax commission and creation of a state revenue commission with tax equalization power. The group supported a public utilities commission overseen by state railroad members. The committee will study the finances of the state for weeks to draft a new revenue law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
State Tax Commission
Stuart McKenzie
Tax League
Alabama
McKenzie
State Revenue Commission
Tha
J. McKenzie
Hartwell
Public Utilities Commission
State Railroad Commission
Tax Commission
Bryan Letter on Mexico Policy and Religious Liberty
A correspondence between W. J. Bryan and Father Kelley discusses U S policy toward Mexico. Bryan argues for guiding principles of democracy and calls for land reform religious liberty free schools and justice as bases for recognition of any Mexican government. Kelley replies stressing differing views on religious liberty and land reform and warns against confiscation actions that could provoke war or end the Monroe Doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Rene
America
Father Kelley
W. J. Bryan
United States
Atl
Vera Cruz
Bravo
Yucatan
Francis C. Kelley
Italian Institute Closes After Attacks on German Head
In Milan on April 21 the Polytechnic Institute, Italy s top engineering university, closed by its president after students attacked Professor Max Abrahami. The incident prompted a shutdown of the institute amid ongoing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Polytechnic Institute
Italy
Max Abrahami
Rebellion Brews After Villa Reverses Sparks Activity
In El Paso Texas on April 21 reports say reactionists led by former Huerta and Orozco affiliates are organizing a new revolutionary party buying arms and hiring agents. No new expeditions have entered Mexico and no interior uprisings seen. Obregon advances north slow reorganization of the Villa Zapata faction. Roque Gonzalez Garza named provisional president with Zapata near Mexico City. Villa leaders plan to crush Obregon with eastern and western troops.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Huerta
Orozco
Carranza
Mexico
Obregon
Roque Gonzalez Garza
Zapata
Mexico City
Roosevelt outlines four chapters of New York politics
Testimony describes party leaders, influence over appointments, and calls for an independent governor amid Ward politics. Roosevelt recounts discussions with Barnes and Platt on a superintendent of public works, race track legislation, and primaries, noting Allds and machine roles in Senate leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barnes
Senator Platt
Cornel Roosevelt
Francis Hendricks
Syracuse
Barnes
Hughes
Andrews
Roosevelt
Grattan
Senator Grattan
Senate
Davenport
Allds
Machine Republicans
Newcomb
Machine Democrats
Tammany
Republican Party
Resinol Heals Eczema, Skin Troubles Confidently
Physicians have prescribed Resinol for eczema and itching for 20 years and many reports claim it is a reliable treatment. The ad asserts itching stops once Resinol Ointment is applied and healing begins, often without soap for clearer skin.
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Akin Clear
Ieee
Cleburne County Citizens Back State Bond Issue Statement
In a mass meeting at the Cleburne county court house about two hundred residents supported issuing bonds to meet Alabama’s two million dollars of current obligations. They urged legislature action to sustain the state credit and fund teachers salaries and soldiers pensions. The resolution named cooperation with the governor to stabilize Alabama finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heflin
Ala
Cleburne County
James R. Cook
Alabama
Legislature of
Women Missionary Council Elects Officers in Little Rock
In Little Rock Ark delegates to the Women s Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church South conclude officer elections and routine tasks. They aim to finish business and pledge 220 475 dollars for missionary work in 1916, with Atlanta chosen as next year s meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Women's Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Atlanta
Women’s Missionary Council of the
Een Episcopal Church, South
Laat N
Allies Have It in Power to Win, Declares Lee
Arthur Hamilton Lee, former British military attaché, now a colonel on the continent, writes from London that the allies have the power to win but warns that victory is not imminent and tougher battles and heavier losses lie ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hamilton Lee
London
M. P
United States Army
Woman Arrested in Illinois Vote Buying Case
Warrants for the arrest of a score or more of citizens were sworn out in Paris Illinois for vote buying. Mrs. Hattie O Neil was the first woman arrested and charged with paying two dollars for each vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ill
Hattie O'Neil
Children Love Cascarets 10 Cent Candy Cathartic Ad
A vintage advertisement urges parents to give a 10 cent box of Cascarets to sick constipated children. It promises a harmless candy cathartic that cleanses the liver and bowels without gripe, removes sour bites and poison, and moves bowels.
Boston Shoe Demurrers to Bill of Injunction
Attorney Frank F. Stone files demurrers in the law and equity court to a bill of injunction brought by the Boston Shoe Me Broom Shop also known as the Shoe Shop. The defense argues the petition fails to state a proper claim and requests relief from using the trade mark "We Fix Em Quicker."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Shoe
Frank &. Stone
Law and Equity Court
Boston
Forest Fires Continue to Burn in East
Forest fires raged across eastern Pennsylvania and southern New York despite showers last night. Authorities believe most fires are now under control as cooler weather aids containment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New
Constipation a Penalty of Age
Advice on bowel health in aging, warning against drastic purgatives and promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative sold nationwide. The ad notes trial bottle offer and lists Dr W B Caldwell’s Monticello Illinois address for free samples.
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Druge 8
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello, Ills
Old Hair Darkening Recipe Promises Youthful Shine
A neglected note describes an old home remedy for darkening hair. Instructions suggest dampening a small amount of substance and applying it daily to achieve a glossy look and a perceived younger appearance.
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NEW Produce and Immigration Department
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Stuart M’kenzie
Attorne
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Adv
Women’s Missionary Council
Illinois
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ROCHE
BURKE
Undertakers
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State Streets
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