Johnson Master of the Situation prompts delay theories
Washington reports indicate Secretary Bryan urged Governor Johnson of California to veto the anti alien land law. Officials see delay or federal aim to share responsibility with California. If Johnson signs, legal action to escheat Japanese land may follow. otherwise negotiations with Japan may start. Also a Bronx Park shooting ends in a policeman killing an unknown foreigner deemed a maniac after a stiletto assault.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Johnson
Californo
Wilson
Japan
California
State Department
New York
Botanical Garden
Bronx Park
Frank Anderson
Relics of Washington Placed in Archives
Washington May 12 Numerous valuable relics tied to General George Washington have been given by W L Washington of New York to Mount Vernon Ladies Association officials. The board will display the items this week during its Mount Vernon meeting. The donor also supplied a reproduction of the only oil portrait of Washington's mother and the original patent deed signed by Lord Culpepper for 5 000 acres later part of Mount Vernon, dated 1674.
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Associated Press
Washington
George Washington
W. Lanier Washington
New York City
Ergents
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
Mount Vernon
Lord Culpepper
Mount Vernon Estate
Cure for weak kidneys free by Stuart's Buchu and Juniper
An old advertisement promises a complete cure for kidney and urine symptoms within a week. It claims relief from swollen eyelids headaches back pain and diabetes with Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound and offers $1 per bottle or $5 for a full six bottle course plus a free sample.
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Stuart
Stuart Drug Co
Atlanta, Ga
Mobile
Antwerp Drug Corporation
Royal and Dauphin Sts
Express
Traction Strike Halts Cincinnati Cars as Mayor Presses Arbitration
Cincinnati May 12 The Cincinnati Traction Company faces a city ultimatum. With 500 imported workers idle since Saturday afternoon the firm has not run any cars. Mayor Hunt demands arbitration and warned he may seek court action to place the road in receivership and revoke its franchise if no reply by 6 o clock tonight is received.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Traction Company
Hunt
Kesley Schoepf
Telegraphers in Convention
Delegates to the biennial convention of the Order of Railway Telegraphers representing 40 000 members in the United States Canada and Mexico assembled in Baltimore. The women's auxiliary meeting with Mrs E B Smith of Atlanta as president. B Perham, president of the order, said he would seek re election.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers
United States
Canada
Mexico
Women's Auxiliary
Order
E. B. Smith
Atlanta
B. Perham
New Mexicans Invite Japanese Farmers to New Homes
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce issued an urgent invitation to Japanese farmers in California to immigrate to New Mexico and settle in the lower Pecos valley. F. J. Lukins, Japanese commercial representative in Los Angeles, was alerted and will visit with a delegation to assess establishing a large colony near Carlsbad.
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Associated’ Press
Carlsbad
N. M
Pan-American Pentecost draws Presbyterian delegates to Atlanta
Nearly fifteen hundred commissioners representing about two million church members travel to Atlanta for the Pan-American Pentecost. Northern Southern and United Presbyterian bodies hold concurrent assemblies, with pre assembly conferences and joint sessions planned to discuss unity education missions and cooperation.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
America
Northern Presbyterian Church
Southern Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
W. S. Plummer Bryan
Chicago
Assembly
Mark A. Matthews
Seattle
Palmer
Columbus
Ohio
Watland Alexander
Pittsburgh
Matthews
General Assembly
General Assemblies
To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromide Tablets
Patent medicine ad claiming a single day cure for colds using laxative bromoquinine tablets. Druggists refund if it fails. Bursting with a bold price of 35c and a signature from E. W. Grove on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Swiss Legation Chancellor Secretly Married Since Last November
Washington May 12 Diplomatic circles learned today that Frederick C Luthi chancellor of the Swiss legation married last November in Louisiana to Miss Morris of Louisiana. He sailed today with his bride Mrs Luthi from New Orleans to Europe, the couple keeping their romance quiet since the ceremony.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frederick C. Luthi
Legation
Kidney Remedy Promoted for Health and Natural Function
An advertisement claims Gerardy Kidney and Backache Remedy supports nature to cleanse kidneys and restore bodily health. It suggests taking the medicine if symptoms of kidney trouble appear and notes druggists supply it at sixpence per bottle.
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Nature
Shoe restoration ad offers low cost repair services
An advertisement urges readers to send worn shoes for restoration at a small cost. It highlights that old shoes can look like new while retaining comfort and notes a specialty in ladies' shoes from a shop or stall named BALL.
Chicago Dragnet Seizes Graft Ring Ties
Chicago detectives watch for more arrests as State's Attorney Hoyne vows to expose politicians and policemen who took part of a half million dollars in graft from clairvoyant protection rings. Berney Bertsche, jailed go-between, remains under guard while grand jury evidence is prepared.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hoyne
Berney Bertsche
Bertsche
Mr. Hoyne
Dreadnought New York Rushed Toward Commission at Brooklyn Yard
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt visited the Brooklyn navy yard where officials say the New York class dreadnought is under rapid construction and will be commissioned in August, four months early. Repairs on Arkansas are complete and Utah is ready for commissioning. Nine torpedo boats and one submarine are at the yard.
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International News Service
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Arthur Gleaves
Arkansas
Utah
Florida splits state idea hinges on more than a division bill
Pensacola May 12 Special to The Item Hon W A Blount a leading constitutional scholar says division of Florida into West Florida requires more than a division bill. He says both a constitutional amendment and a statewide vote are needed before Congress could admit a new state, guiding lawmakers to seek public approval in a general election.
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Pensacola
Fla
Florida
West Florida
South
Congress
Blumes Widow Sentenced Four Years in Posen Murder
Frau Blume, accused of murdering her husband, was found guilty with extenuating circumstances and received a four year sentence in Posén Germany. An angry crowd clashed outside the court over the lenient punishment after the eminent scientist Professor Blume was shot in a nearby wood. The couple had wed six months earlier and her motive lay in recovering a written acknowledgment of her affair with a Posen physician.
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Associated Press
Posin
Germany
Frau Blume
Blume
Posen
Thanksgiving for Recovery of the Pope in Rome
Rome May 12 A solemn Te Deum was celebrated in St Peter's by Cardinal Rampolla in thanksgiving for the pope's recovery. Thousands attended and churches were illuminated. At St Peter's 14 000 lanterns and torches lit the facade and colonnades with a center outline showing Constantine celebrating the jubilee of the church's freedom.
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Rome
St. Peter’s
Cardinal Rampolla
St. Peter's
Constantine
Royal Germetuer Promised to Cure All Diseases
An advertisement proclaims Royal Germetuer kills germs and restores health by drinking it or applying it to sores. It lists ailments from stomach issues to rheumatism and skin conditions and offers a refund of $1 per bottle if not effective. The pitch extols rapid results and universal disease elimination.
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King’s
Clue Found in Oakland in Elsie Siegel Murder Case
In San Francisco on May 12 a possible lead to the 1909 Elsie Siegel murder in New York's Chinatown emerges. Officers report a Chinamen Lee Dor case room search uncovered a full set of Siegel death press clippings and photos of white women, amid opium possession charges. The suspect Leon Ling is linked to the case but his description differs from Leur.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Elsie Siegel
Franz Siegel
New York
Chinatown
Oakland
Lee Dor
Siegel
Leon Ling
Leur
Brokaw Arrested in Colorado Springs on Frying Pan Charge
Clarence Pierce Brokaw, once a wealthy New York banker, was arrested in Colorado Springs on his wife’s complaint that he struck her with a frying pan, breaking two sniffs. The couple had reconciled after a string of sensational statements and the kidnapping of their child.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Col
Clarence Pierce Brokaw
New York
Brokaws
Germateur promoted as new plan to kill germs
Advertises Royal Germeteur as a plan that kills disease germs and advises dropping other medicines. Claims it can be taken at home with directions and is sold by druggists for $1 per bottle via express delivery.
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San Diego
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Musicc
Shriners
Montgomery
Ala
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Charles F. O'Neal
Cal
Shriners of
Cardus
I. L. Davis
W. H. Cooper
Bank of Mobile
Moore’s
Traction Company
Railroad Brotherhood and Women's Auxiliary In
B. M. Woolley
Victor
G. Hardy Smith
St. Michael Street
Mobile, Ala
Over the Bay
Morrill & Lyons
St. Francis St
Tutt’s
Conference of Presbyterians
Clairvoyant Trust
W. N. Houghtaling
Crichton
Division OF Florida
Mobile Gas Co
Empress
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Braswell’s ‘Drug Store
Ortmann Brothers
Dave S. Bauer
Sutton Bros
J. T. Hawkins & Son
Brokaw
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