Action urged on Asiatic exclusion by Caminetti
Commissioner General Caminetti told a House committee that urgent action is needed to curb Asiatic immigration. He warned that Chinese and Japanese populations are spreading nationwide and called for new laws to stop smuggling, arguing exclusion does not violate treaties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Japan
Caminetti
Immigration Bureau
House
Immigration Committee
United States
Pacific
Pacific Coast
California
City Wins Boundary Case Against Weinacker Ice
Jurors in Mobile city court on Friday afternoon found that the city has a western boundary limit. The verdict for the plaintiff City of Mobile vs Weinacker Ice and Fuel Co awards 105.75 for license liability disputed due to location outside city limits. The trial began Monday amid a heated fight between City Attorney B B Boone and rival counsel Inge and Armbrecht, with extensive evidence recorded.
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B. B. Boone
R. Hrvin
Inge and
Armbrecht
Machine Guns for British Legation at Mexico City
British bluejackets landed two machine guns from the flagship Suffolk at Vera Cruz and loaded them on a car for the British legation in Mexico City. A large ammo shipment accompanied the arms, believed to guard the legation against possible uprisings in the federal capital.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Suffolk
Planters' Cotton Company Incorporation Reported
The Planters' Cotton Company, succeeding Hevill Phillips & Co, has incorporated with capital stock of 100000 to operate as general cotton factors commission merchants. The notice appeared in The Item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planters’ CO
Planters’ Cotton Company
Lhevill, Phillips & Co
General Cotton Factors Commission
Son of late justice on campaign in Mobile visit
R T Simpson son of the late associate justice seeks the associate judge seat on the supreme court. He tours Mobile days in support of his Flor ence Alabama based candidacy and is endorsed by the Florence bar.
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R. T. Simpson
Supreme Court
Mobile
Mr. Simpson
Florence
Ala
Sim
Eleventh Circuit
Electric Bitters advertised as liver and kidney remedy
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed liver and kidney tonic. It claims Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa recovered after eight months of virulent liver trouble, aided by four doctors’ discouragement. The copy urges readers to keep a bottle at home for liver and kidney complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Iowa
Ex-Congressman Littauer Smuggling Case Ends in Suspended Sentence
Former congressman Lucius N Littauer of Gloversville New York and his brother William received a six month jail term and a $1000 fine for smuggling a diamond tiara from Venice. Judge E S Thomas suspended the sentence due to their prior community standing and philanthropy after they paid the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius N. Littauer
Gloversville
N. Y
William
E. S. Thomas
United States District Court
New York
William Littawer
Venice
Germany
Lucius
Thomas
Emigration Plans Rise as Panama Canal Opens
London reports Washington preparing for increased European emigration to the U S Pacific coast at canal opening. Consuls will relay railroad plans and the quality of expected immigrants to a labor department report, with rail interests urging promotional booklets on state opportunities.
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London
Washington
Europe
Pacific
United States
Panama Canal
Department of Labor
England
Germany
Alexander Jackson
Pistol Seized From Prisoner After Court Sentence in New Orleans
In New Orleans on February 14, Clarence Linden already sentenced to four years for burglary allegedly received a pistol in the courtroom. A trusted officer noticed the weapon in Linden’s possession, prompting a scramble with five officers in the jail yard as Linden resisted.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Clarence Linden
Linden
Deee
Family meets English royalty at Buckingham Palace
King George and Queen Mary hosted the first court of the season as Walter Hines Page and Edward Selsey presented their relatives and embassy staff to the royal couple. Mrs. Page introduced Mrs. Bell and Miss Kate Fowler among others in attendance at Buckingham Palace.
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Associated Press
London
George
Mary
Buckingham Palace
Walter Hines Page
United States
Arthur Page
Edward Sell Seyond
Bertillon Dies. Father of Criminal Identification
Alphonse Bertillon, 61, famed creator of the Bertillon system of criminal identification, died in Paris yesterday. He served as director of the anthropometric department of the Paris police and authored numerous works on ethnography, anthropometry, and criminal photography after a long illness and October operation.
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Alphonse Bertilion
Paris
Bertillon
Notable Obituaries From Feb 14 Across Cities
Miss Elizabeth Grant 81 a cousin of President U S Grant died in St Albans West Virginia. Mrs Matilda Rhinelander prominent New York social figure and widow of William Rhinelander died aged about 70. Dr Robert Moon Philadelphia bene factor of the blind died at 70. Edwin R Holden former vice president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad died in New York. born 1925 served since 1861 and retired 1899.
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Elizabeth Grant
Charleston
W. Va
U. S. Grant
St. Albans
Matilda
Rhinelander
Associated Press
New York
Matilda Oakley Rhinelander
William Rhinelander
Thomas Oakley
Henry Kruger
Philadelphia
Robert, Moon
Associated. Press
Edwin R. Holden
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Mr. Holden
Housewife Advice on Cough Remedies in 1900s Ad Copy
An old admonition to housewives about caring for ill family members through cough remedies. The text promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe and effective option for children and adults, claiming it prevents more serious illnesses like diphtheria or scarlet fever.
Lieutenant Governor Breaks Tie on Prohibition Petition Vote
Richmond Va Feb 14 Lieutenant Governor Ellyson who presides over the senate cast the tiebreaking vote on a bill giving the people the right to petition for a statewide prohibition election The conference committee report was 20 to 20 when Ellyson voted for submission The House approved 64 to 31 Opponents urged Governor Stuart to withhold signing pending ruling on Ellyson’s authority under the constitution affecting revenue bills An 18104 voter petition could trigger an election set for September 22 1914 If approved the prohibition would take effect November 1 1916
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Associated Press
Richmond
Ellyson
Senate
Conference Committee
House
Stuart
College summer baseball debated amid amateur rules dispute
New York reports growing debate over college players taking part in summer baseball for pay or inducements without losing amateur status. Captains favor allowing compensation, while faculty oppose. Dr. Young of Cornell suggests rating colleges by amateur strictness and creating a national committee to publish class lists to guide competition.
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Collegians
New York
Mastin College
Young
Cornell
Dr. Young
National Collegiate Association
Uae
Josie Thore Colnee
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks in Daily Life
Discussion on bilious attacks noting symptoms like loss of appetite and dullness. Recommends taking three Chamber’s Tabiets when symptoms appear to ward off the attack. Mentions a suit by Van Shiveey Drug Corp and all dealers.
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van Shiveey” Drug Corp
Paris may face bread shortage in war, warns council
Paris city officials warn that in case of war the capital could run out of bread within four days as mobilization ties up rail and mine transport. Proposals include buying 10 000 tons of flour, with 90 000 dollars from the state and 40 000 from the city, plus conserving wood coal and oil for civil needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Driant
Refugee Senorita Leon Faces Deportation in Divorce Case
Laura Leon daughter of a Mexican ranch owner who fled bandits and was escorted to Chicago by Donald P. Scott a former mine superintendent was ordered deported by U S immigration authorities while a federal grand jury probes her flight. Deputies attempted to subpoena her in the Scott divorce suit as he awaits examination after the grand jury session.
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Kopeps
Chicago
Laura Leon
Donald P. Scott
Durango
Mex
United States
Washington
Senorita Leon
Scott
Grand Jury
Mrs. Scott
Scotts
Cure of scalp disease with Cuticura products
A man from Olin Kentucky reports years of scalp trouble and dandruff. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he visits the doctor but finds relief only after trying Cuticura, claiming his hair stopped falling out and scalp healed.
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Olin
R. L. Pope
T. Heston
Royal Bulgarian King Ferdinand to Visit United States
King Ferdinand and Queen Eleonore with Princess Wudoxia plan a U.S. tour if state affairs allow. Ferdinand says Bulgaria can gain from American industrial methods and aims to learn and teach upon return. He told Panama Pacific Exposition commissioners of a hoped April visit.
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Royal Family of
Bulgaria
United States
Associated Press
Softa
Ferdinand
Eleanore
Wudoxia
Best Laxative I Know Of Chamberlains Tablets
Frank Stronge of Fruitland Iowa praises Chamberlains Tablets as the best laxative for constipation. The product is for sale by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stronge
Fruitland
Iowa
van Antwerp
Drug Corp
English Railways Seeks U S Aid For Management
The Ern Railway Company announces hiring of an executive officer to overhaul the system. Henry W is named general superintendent of the Island Railroad. Lord Claud Hain notes Britain must look to the United States for capable managers amid a shortage of skilled directors.
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London
Fern Railway Company
Henry W
Th Island Railroad
Mis
Thornton
Claud Hain
Great Eastern
United States
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William Littauer
Robert C. Moon
L. Hammel Dry Goods
P.M
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Miss Kelly
Hamilton
Hendre
Society
Rowley Orchestra
Josephine Senter
Kathryn Senter
Betty Brown
Florence Taylor
Helen Holliday
English Railroad Company
America
Lyric Theatre
Mobile County
Francis Jj
Inge
A. G
John T. Bauer
FOR Revenue Ang
Ann Leyemer
Charles Green
Subject Action Democratic
Revenue and Road Commissioner
M. L. Campbell
Laife-long Democrat
Eor Revenue and Road Commissioner
J. O. Bolton
FOR Revenue and Road Commission
Taird Orstre
Ben. L. Hamilton
Richard A. Finch
John D
R. L. Whatley
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Mobileer
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Sheriff Mobile
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S. P. Gaillard
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