California Antialien Land Act Goes Into Effect
California's anti alien land act becomes law allowing no alien to own land starting tomorrow. Governor Johnson defends the measure, citing similar laws in Arizona Washington Illinois Minnesota Mississippi Kentucky Oklahoma and Texas to justify the policy and its treaty stance.
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Driver in Local Street Drama Rescues Child and Saves Man
Henry Mason, Bio graph driver, swerved to avoid a child crossing Greenwich Street, hitting George Meyer who helped a girl. Meyer was knocked down. Mason carried him to Hudson Street Hospital. Mason reported to Greenwich Street police. Lt Devery advised him to go home.
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Cremations Rise in United States and Abroad
London reports a growing acceptance of cremation led by the Society for the Propagation of Cremation. Europe shows varied adoption with 34 crematories in England and similar numbers in Italy, while France lags with five. The United States has 41 crematories, many electric, reflecting a strong trend toward cremation. Mr. Post of Battle Creek is noted.
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Culp Denounces Fashion in Denton Tent Sermon
In Denton Maryland evangelist George Culp from Battle Creek railed against women’s dress and men’s temptations, labeling readers of Sunday papers and certain attire as sinners. His banter stirred some to leave, while others read newspapers with interest as he continued denunciations and street visits.
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Delinquency Case Sparks Large Police Probe
Los Angeles, Aug 16 Two arrests plus more expected followed the return of 15 year old Carol Mason who had been missing two weeks. Real estate dealer Henry W Haskamp and salesman Robert Burton were arrested on suspicion of delinquency. Police say the girl was allegedly kidnapped and held in a Hawthorne house though her story weakens that claim. Her admissions implicated several men and a physician.
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Mayor replies to wager on Mobile wells count
Robert Southard bets 5,000 wells exist in Mobile city limits and have been in use 25 years or more. Mayor Schwarz responds with his opinion that the claim is not correct, stating his view by letter to settle the wager.
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Man claims identity of famed kidnapper in police report
A man detained after bathing in a public fountain in Washington named Washington Garfield and John King as accomplices and later told police he is Pat Crowe, linked to the Cudahy kidnapping. He is already serving a sixty day vagrancy sentence, and police believe his claim.
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Conversation proves costly theft at North Wales hotel
Jewelry valued at $50,000 was stolen from a Llanudno hotel in North Wales. The gems, shown in a hotel display, were left with a girl who daily fetched them from a bank. a momentary distraction allowed a substitution and the thief fled in an automobile.
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Hotel Owners Son Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Arthur Newcomb son of J A Newcomb owner of Southern hotels was arrested in Bristol Virginia for an automobile joy ride accident that seriously injured Rufus Crowell 14 son of a local contractor Newcomb was arrested with a young woman as the police investigated the case and the injured boy lay in a hospital bed.
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Letters Show a Braver Heart Behind a Tragic Life
A narrator previews excerpts from letters revealing a mother’s quiet endurance after loss and hardship. She supports her son and seeks stability, while a young couple’s kindness contrasts with shared sacrifice and unseen wounds. The notes reflect resilience, virtue, and the costs of love.
Outlaw Dixie Baseball League Forms Across Southern Cities
Atlanta Journal reports Southern capitalists plan a Dixie Baseball League to keep continuous play in six towns of the Southern Association circuit. They target Atlanta Birmingham Nashville Chattanooga New Orleans with expansion hoped to eight clubs, backed by out-of-town capital and possible start in 1914.
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Wig Wearing Cologne Citizen Fined For Public Nuisance
A Cologne man lost a prized full bottomed wig during a summer trip to Bad Bertrich. After a hot day he wore the wig to a Kursaal concert, triggering laughter and a disturbance that led to a mayor’s summons and a fines dispute. He appealed, won, and later disposed of the wig to avoid further trouble.
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Horse Drowns Self, Farmer Claims in New Jersey
Frederick J. Minor returns from Passaic canoeing trip and reports a farmer’s tale of a horse that walked into a shallow river and drowned himself. The farmer insists the animal acted of its own accord, noting the river depth and the horse’s earlier spry behavior.
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How the Trouble Starts
Advertisement claims constipation causes many ailments and urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular to avoid diseases. For sale by all dealers.
Lyric to Open Victor Hugo's Les Miserables Film
The Lyric opens tomorrow showing Les Miserables starring Paris actors in a nine reel adaptation. Two daily showings begin Sunday with matinee and evening times. Tickets run 25 and 50 cents with matinees at 25 and a 10 cent child rate.
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Celebration of Perry Victory in Chicago Opens Centennial Fest
In Chicago on August 16 President Wilson will trigger a cannon signal from the White House to start the Perry centennial and Chicago water carnival. The NicMara, Perry’s restored flagship, will enter Grant Park with eight Great Lakes fleet vessels. Nine mock warships, nine ships, and 400 actors will reenact the Lake Erie battle with displayed rigs and flags.
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Pankhurst Leaves England for France under License
Emmeline Pankhurst, militant suffragette leader, sails to France after being released on license under the cat and mouse act. She faces a three year sentence for conspiracy, and her daughter Christabel Pankhurst continues directing the militant campaign from Paris.
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Police Briefs Record Fines For Speeding On Government Street
Louis Lerio of Lerio Turpentine Cup Company received a ten dollar fine or twenty days in the recorder's court for speeding with muffler removed on Government street. Arrest by Motorcycle Officer Ni Harris. Alex Huntington, a Black man, charged with assault and battery, was reset for hearing on Saturday August 23.
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