Brandeis Helped by Taft Protest Revealed in Senate Notes
Washington March 17 The Brandeis case drew support from Taft Root protest. Root backed the Ballinger-Pinchot inquiry defend ant role while Taft faced exposure Brandeis helped expose Ballinger's actions and Pinchot coal lands fight. Taft and Root harbor a grievance over Brandeis due to his relentless opposition.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Taft-Root
Root
Joint Congressional Committee
Ballinger
Taft
Brandeis
Ballinger-Pinchot
Iome
Vermont
Utah
Pinchot
Alaska
Hair Care Advised Using Malsified Cocoanut Oil
An advertisement warns against harsh soaps and shampoos for hair care. It promotes malsified cocoanut oil as the best steady-use cleaner, noting it creates rich lather, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft and manageable. The oil is described as cheap and widely available at pharmacies.
Thomas Quits War to Race Autos
Rene Thomas, famed French automobile racer and former Indianapolis 500 winner, has been granted a war department furlough to compete in the Memorial Day race at Indianapolis driving a Peugeot. He has been active at the European front as a motor pilot.
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Rene Thomas
Europe
War Department
Indianapolis
Peugeot
Brandeis Exposure of Taft and Wickersham Ballinger Docs
Brandeis exposed Taft and Attorney General Wickersham for manufacturing misleading evidence in the Ballinger case. He forced production of the Lawler memorandum used to exonerate Ballinger and showed Taft had Taft’s orders dated September 11, 1909. The episode damaged Taft and altered Senate credibility on judicial temperament.
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Brandeis
Taft
Wickersham
Ballinger
Brandies
Senate
Root
Hotel staffers fined for violation in recorder court
Emanuel Fabre of the Caw thon Hotel and E S Barnes of the Battle House were tried in the recorder's court on a prohibition charge. Both were fined $50 and costs, with fines paid. Recorder Edington warned proprietors would face docket action in the future.
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Emanuel Fabre
Cawthon Hotel
E. S. Barnes
Battle House
Recorder’s Court
Edington
Holland liner Tubantia torpedoing sparks nationwide shock
Reports describe the Tubantia sinking after torpedo strike with passengers saved by lifeboats and lightship crews. The captain and part of the crew remained aboard for hours guiding ships. rescue teams brought survivors to Flushing Amsterdam and the Hook. Consul Schilling and family were landed safely at the Hook and returned to Amsterdam. Casualties are reported but numbers vary by source.
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Noordhinder
Flushing
Amsterdam
Hook
the Hague
London
Schilling
Hook of Holland
Reuter
Holland
Steamship Company
Hague
Tubantia sunk near Holland amid German submarine tensions
The Tubantia loss, valued at 1.6 million dollars with insured cargo, stirs Dutch and international sentiment amid claims of a German torpedo strike. Consuls are ordered to investigate the sinking and related Patria attempt as Germany faces potential clashes with neutral states. Also notices about Temple Shaarai Shomayim services for Purim week.
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Hague
London
Holland
Vaderland
Admiral von Tirpitz
Germany
Katwyk
Artemis
Bandoeng
Tubantia
Washington
Gibraltar
Lisbon
Patria
A. G. Moses
Shaarai Shomayim
B’nai B'rith Hall
Young People’s Jewish Association
Persia
Esther
Mordecai
Haman
Railroad Magnate's Wife Seeks Freedom
The wife of a railroad magnate arranging a separation from her husband who leads the Interborough Metropolitan Transit Company and the Clover Leaf Alton and Minneapolis and St. Louis Railways.
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Interborough Metropolitan Transit Company
New York
Transportation System
Clover Leaf, Alton and
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
First clash with Mexican bandits early expected today
Two columns moving toward Mexico are described with one swift cavalry auxiliary and a slower main army. Reports claim the western wing has advanced farther and will join near Mormon colonists in Casas Grandes. Villa pursuit costs cited at over $40,000 daily. Daniel Hurst travels with critical news for the American army.
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Mexico
Pershing
Columbus
N. M
Casas Grandes
Daniel Hurst
H. P. Hurst
Villa
Hurst
Snipers Hit Small Number of U S Troops in Mexico
Reports from the Mexican border indicate American expedition troops were largely unmolested in their advance, but a few snipers were encountered and six or seven soldiers were hit by bullets.
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Columbus
N. M
el Paso
Mexico
Fearless stance from Carranza eases Mexican entry fears
Washington reports reassure that Carranza government will not oppose American troops entering Mexico. Consul Silliman conveyed satisfaction to the state department as Carranza forces show no expected trouble. Cabinet discussions, Funston reports, and a marine deployment in Pensacola are noted but not linked to the Mexican situation.
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Carranza
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Silliman
Baker
Funston
Daniels
Pensacola
Hancock
Smolkin Denies Racial Label In Prohibition Arrest
Sam Smolkin of 262 Lipscomb Street was arrested Tuesday on alleged prohibition violations. The Item reports he is not a negro, a statement the police reporter says was erroneous. Smolkin will have a recorder's hearing soon.
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Sam Smolkin
Lipscomb Street
Smolkin
Local Property Transfers and Skating Exhibition Highlight Civic News
Property deals list transfers in Mobile county with L Edwards to Emma Edwards and others for $1, plus a sheriff sale of lot 2 in Terrill's subdivision. A feature skating show at Gulf City Skating Rink showcases The Boy Wonder and Elwood with candle trick, drawing packed crowds and praise.
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L. Edwards
Emma Edwards
LeBarron
St. Bridget’s Fair
Marion Havens
J. L. Branson
Owen
St.Louis
A. M. Otwell
Carrie L. Moore
W. H. Holcombe
Mobile County
E. B. Fell
Gulf City
Elwood
Adv
Boy
Dancing Contest and Amateur Night At Columbia Theatre
At the Columbia Theatre tonight the first performance ends and a dancing contest plus amateur night follow. Several clever dancers and amateurs have signified their intention to participate.
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Columbia Theatre
Peras
Adv
French Repulse German Attacks East of Verdun
Berlin reports two French assaults on German positions near Dead Man's height failed. The Berlin dispatch says the French were repulsed and notes an optimistic mood in Berlin. Also dated March 17, British forces on the Tigris retreat after defeat near Felahie with Turkish pursuit.
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Verdun
FRENC
Berlin
Dead Man's Height
Tigris
Sayville
Kut-el-Amara
Felahie
Constantinople
Battleship Kentucky Ordered to Vera Cruz
Washington March 17 The battleship Kentucky now at New Orleans was ordered to Vera Cruz by Secretary Daniels. She will sail as soon as she can be provisioned.
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Washington
Kentucky
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Daniela
Vitalitas Gains World Attention as Natural Remedy
Worldwide recognition for Vitalitas grows as scientists and the public note its potential to banish many ailments. Claims cite cures for indigestion rheumatism biliousness and nervous debility, with endorsements from Sutton's Drug Store and other druggists.
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Vitalitas
Sutton’s
Adv
Eckman Alterative Promoted For Tuberculosis Care
The ad advocates Eckman Alterative as a supplementary treatment for tuberculosis alongside hygienic living rest and diet. It claims safe non narcotic composition with no opiates and broad results including recoveries, noting availability at Braswell's Drug Store and Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Mark
Braswell
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Navy explains Kentucky voyage amid communication gaps
The Kentucky, after sailing from Vera Cruz to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, is returning as no current Mexican coast vessel has wireless equipment strong enough for reliable contact with Washington.
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Navy Department
Kentucky
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Mexico
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