Exclusion Act and Seaman's Bill Face Strong Critique
Commissioner Caminetti urges changes to the Chinese exclusion act and seeks alignment with the seaman's bill, warning that immigration and labor law measures must harmonize. He notes risks of aliens posing as seamen to enter unlawfully and questions the validity of proxy marriages in Japanese immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Caminetti
Bureau of Immigration
Wil
Japan
United States
Shipping schedule notes limited sailings from Mobile in 1914
Incorporated Wooley Ata and See Service from Ala to Leeward and Windward routes sailings from Mobile in 1914 to Kingston Jamaica Port au Prince Hayti and Caribbean ports. Crathens and Crathe offer calls Jamaica Hayti Kingston with passenger limits. Alm sails every 30 days to Guadeloupe Martinique Barbados Trinidad with 20 first class places.
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Wooley Ata
Ala
Leeward
Windaa
Mobile
S. S
Hilding
Gaudeloupe
Barbados
Mmne
Trinidad
San Gabe
Hayti
Crathens
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Au
Prince
S. S. Crathe
S. S. Alm
LA Guadeloupe
Martinique
Blackstone Academy Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
Fire razed Blackstone Academy a boys preparatory school in Blackstone Virginia. Forty students trapped in a third floor dormitory escaped by leaping onto a broad porch and into the snow. Two students were seriously injured. President Elvin S. Ligon, his wife and three children escaped in night clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Blackstone
Blackstone Academy
Elvin S. Ligon
Restrictions and dangers of immigration policies case cited
The report warns that allowing a Japanese marriage abroad could open the U S to a large native-born Japanese population and questions the expansion of citizenship by state commissions. It notes Chinese entry under student or native-born categories and stresses repeal of citizenship by commission and strict deportation, citing 25 000 to 40 000 Chinese sailors entering ports in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Continental
Caminetti
Bureau of Immigration
Department of Labor
Supreme Court
Small Comes 10 Attend Sessions of a P Meeting
Robert T. Small, AP superintendent for the Southern Division, visits Mobile ahead of the Southwestern Association meeting aboard the Battle House. He will address the second day on improving wire service. The Tuesday program opens with welcomes, then talks on AP administration and crime news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Comes
A.P. Meeting
Robert T. Small
Associated Press
Louisville- New Orleans
Southern Division
Atlanta, Ga
Southwestern Association
Great Newsgathering Organization
Battle House
Mr. Small
Mobile
United States Revenue Winona
Clark Howell
The
Atlanta Constitution
W. M. Clemens
Birmingham News
Robert W. Brown
Louisville Times
Chamber of Commerce
Southern News
Marshall Ballard
New Orleans Item
M. B. Morton
Nashville Banner
C. P. J. Mooney
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Wiley Morgan
Knoxville Sentinel
D. D. Moore
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Association
Cawthon Hotel
Mobile Register
Melville E. Stone
Headaches Succumb To Anti Kamma Tablets Rule Contemplated
The article notes a proposal to require all Asiatics in the country to hold a certificate of identification. It argues that strict controls would deter sneaking in and undermine illicit entry as a profitable practice.
Public statement on Michael and Lyons Grocery finances
A public note explains the Michael and Lyons Grocery Company is solvent and able to pay all debts with a surplus. It refutes misimpressions from a Law and Equity Court filing and describes prior litigation with Bolivia Michael and N G Davis over control, asserting the company’s strong financial position and continuity of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Bolivia Michael
N. G. Davis
Michael and Lyons Grocery Company
John E. Michael
Boliviachael
Early treatment urged to fight cancer by Johns Hopkins doctor
Dr. Joseph C. Bloodgood of Johns Hopkins University spoke at Harte Auditorium on cancer prevention and treatment. He urged early examination of ulcers and sores to prevent external cancer, favoring surgical removal over radium, and left for New Orleans after a brief talk.
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Joseph C. Bloodgood
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Harte
Bloodgood
Seale Harris
New Orleans
Bullet Hole In Chest and Rifle By Body Tells Tale
Hunter Crowe aged 18 was found dead near Caledonia with a bullet in the chest and his rifle beside him. A coroner's inquest verdict labeled death as self-inflicted, though relatives doubt suicide and fear foul play or accidental shooting. Crowe was the son of John Crowe, a prominent local figure with many friends. He had been missing for three weeks, prompting concern from family.
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Columbus
Miss
Hunter Crowe
Caledonia
Crowe
John Crowe
Burglar Drugging Kills 97 Year Old in Silver Creek
George Lillie, 97, died and daughter Emma Lillie was seriously ill after burglars drugged them during a Saturday night break-in in Silver Creek New York. A son found the pair the next day. police investigate motives and suspects.
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Associated Press
Silver Creek
N. Y
George Lillie
Emma Lillie
Lillie
Miss Lillie
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure for Liver Ailments
Feel miserable no more with Electric Bitters a guaranteed liver and kidney remedy. It cured Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa after eight months of virulent liver trouble. Four doctors gave him up but the tonic restored his health. Safe and dependable, 50 cents or one dollar from H E Bucklen and Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Iowa
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
BAGE HURIS BEGIN ON SALTS
Health advertises a remedy for kidney cleansing urging meat eaters to use Jad Salts or rad salts mixed with water before breakfast. It claims to flush clogged kidneys, relieve back pain, and ease urine irritation by stimulating kidney function and neutralizing urine acids.
Warren Burgh Named Night Lieutenant in Police Shift
A Sunday night shift change at the Warren Burgh police station appoints Detective Warren Burgh as night lieutenant replacing Dorson on leave for his campaign. Day shift sees Luke Murray move to night duty while Burch and Schreiner switch to day duty. John New will fill the Burch vacancy, currently doing night detail at headquarters.
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Warren Burgh
Dorson
Luke Murray
Burch
Charles Schreiner
John New
New
Biloxi Prepares for King Aurgius II and Royal Visit
Biloxi officials report readiness for the arrival of King Aurgius II aboard the good ship Hermes, expected shortly after noon on Tuesday February 24. The Biloxi Carnival Association, W. O. W. band from Gulfport, Herald band, and city council participants are coordinating parade plans and a Kennedy Whig circle contest finale.
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Biloxi
Miss
Aurgius II
Hermes
W. O. W. Band
Gulfport
Herald
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Helps Coughs
Mrs. S. of Kingston New York reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stopped her father's severe cough from latingrip and improved sleep after only a few doses. The ad touts the product as long lasting with the last dose as good as the first.
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Foley
van Buren St
Kingston, N. Y
Morse Indicted in Serious Case Near Spring Hill
Clay King Morse, who fatally injured Carl Friedhoff near Spring Hill avenue and Park avenue on January 14, was indicted by the grand jury on the serious case in the first degree. Judge O J Semmes issued an order delaying arrest since Morse remained on bond. Joe Montgomery was arrested on a separate charge of carrying concealed public safety items and jailed on default of bond.
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Clay King Morse
Carl Friedhoff
Spring Hill Avenue
Park Avenue
O. J. Semmes
Joe Montgomery
Lynch and
Lee
Bond Montgomery
Law license of Roan Ward demanded in Alabama court
President KR T Ervin of the Mobile Bar Association will file a motion in circuit court before Judge Samuel B Browne asking Roan Ward to show his license to practice law in Alabama. Ward, formerly a justice of the peace, has a suit in the court and the right to sue is under investigation.
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KR. T. Ervin
Mobile Bar Association
Samuel B. Browne
Roan Ward
Eagles Nest Aerie Raid Seizes Sunday Card Game
Detectives acting on a complaint from J A Pratt raided Eagles Aerie No 880 on the north Dauphin area. Bo Fisher J Wilson James Lewis Klass and William O’Connor were arrested on gaming charges after officers found money on the table during a Sunday card game at the clubroom. Pratt was denounced and released on bond to appear in court. Chief Crenshaw says the cafe open on Sunday spurred action to enforce excise rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Pratt
Bond
Crenshaw
Excise Commission
Dr Fonde to Lecture on Housing at Home Economics Club
Dr G H Fonde will deliver a lecture on Housing before the Home Economics Club meeting. The talk occurs Tuesday at 11 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and is open to friends of members.
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G. H. Fonde
Chamber of Commerce
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St. 8S Street
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Bargain
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Seeberg Steamship Line
Kingston, South Side
Ia Port Au Prince
Seeserg Steamship Line, Inc
City Bank
A. W. Duckett
Battery Place
New York, N
Academy
Blackstone, Va
Press of Mobile
Erwin Craighead
E. B. Stahlman
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BURKE
Undertakers
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State Streets
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Dorlon
Lieut
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Morse
Semmes
Police Act
Barlsound
DR. Fonde
Southern Railway
North Royal Street
James Freeet
A. G. Beake
Lowry
City Pass
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