U S Public Health Service Cleans Vera Cruz Port
In Vera Cruz May 10 the U S Public Health Service begins sanitation under American supervision. Local officials resisted but safety assurances from Brigadier General Funston encouraged cooperation. The effort uses a $25 000 yearly budget and aims to control mosquitos and malaria while regulating social districts.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Mex
Galveston
Texas
United States Public Health Service
Havana
Panama
Philippines
Mobilian
Guiteras
Public Health Service
R. H. von Ezdorf
Tropics
Maximilian
Benito Juarez
Blue
Funston
Vera Cruz Ta
Thans
Tampico
Mexico City
Vera
Board of Health
Department of Marine Sanitation
Jackson Theatre Seized by Angry Mob
In Jackson Mississippi on May 12 a white mob forced a theater previously whites only to shut down after tenants leased it to Black operators. About 200 citizens destroyed wires locked doors and handed keys to the owner amid protests from locals.
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Jackson
Miss
Negress
Mail from Mexico City scattered along track
Washington May 18 reports from Vera Cruz say Mexican authorities refuse to deliver mail from Mexico City. Some 350 sacks are scattered along the railway tracks from Tejeria to Paso del Macho, delaying dispatches and mail service.
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Washington
State Department
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Tejeria
Paso del Macho
Supply Ship City of Macon Sets Sail for Galveston
The steamer City of Macon, chartered by the government, departed New York for Galveston bearing supplies and ammunition. The Celtic passed in quarantine nearby returning from the South as the City of Macon cleared the harbor.
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City of Macon
Galveston
Associated Press
New York
City of
Macon
Celtic
Outlook Gloomy for Polo Match This Year
The report notes a deteriorating outlook for this year’s polo match as London sources indicate difficulties in securing key participants and organizing the event amid broader health service reorganizations and American influence on port quarantine duties. Walter S Buckmaster is mentioned as a potential organizer facing continued pressure.
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Reorganized Health Service
London
Walter S. Buckmaster
Five gamblers arraigned in recorder's court fined
Five negro gamblers were arraigned in the recorder's court Wednesday morning and were given fines of ten dollars each on pleas of guilty. Jim Thomas was also arraigned on the additional charge of permitting gaming and given a fine of ten dollars or twenty days.
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Recorder’s Court
Jim Thomas
Baron Wimborne Announces Polo Team Withdrawn
The polo team heading to the United States for the International Polo Cup faced a setback after Baron Wimborne announced plans. The effort failed to progress as the situation remained unchanged following a conference. Major C F Hunter withdrew from the team due to his wife’s illness, rendering the squad incomplete.
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United States
Baron Wimborne
C. F. Hunter
Three Women Cremated in Burned Yuma Hotel
In Yuma Arizona a blaze levelled the Imperial Hotel leaving three women dead. The victims identified were Naomi Strong and Genevieve Brown both teachers and a third woman described as Miss Growns mother. Neighbors react with mixed feelings amid the tragedy noting irony in public memory.
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Yuma
Associated Press
Ariz
Hotel Imperial
Naomi Strong
Genevieve Brown
Grown
Northwestern University Summer School of Music Advert
Music teachers sought for Northwestern University Summer School of Music session from June 23 to August 1. For twenty five dollars students receive 72 hours of instruction in Piano Teaching Methods Harmony Musical Analysis and History of Music with options for private lessons in piano violin voice or organ in Evanston near Chicago on Lake Michigan. address Secretary Evanston Ill.
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Northwestern University
School of Music
Evanston
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Lif
Dr Anna Howard Shaw Speaks on Woman Suffrage in Rome
The Rev Dr Anna Howard Shaw of New York delivered a striking address at a Rome meeting under the International Council of Women. She called patriot women to align government practice with justice by granting equal rights and opportunities irrespective of sex. She noted suffrage has shifted from theory to practical policy, with all parties recognizing the need for action.
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New York
Charles S. Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Tombs
Counsel For Defense
Rome
Anna Howard Shaw
International Council of Women
Courts in Session Update From Equity and Chancery
Law and Equity Court reports include Southern Timber & Colonization Co. versus Angella Bolin on pleadings. motions for alimony pendente lite and solicitor fees in Emma Ludlow v Ludlow. International Asphalt Co. case dismissed by agreement. Alabama Florida Development Co. against Hastie defendants by publication. Minnie Hopkins v George Hopking decree on report. Selma Carroll et al. dissolution matter with Mobile Transfer Co. receiver Robert Schwartz. James Washington v Fannie Washington new retake of testimony. John R. Newell v Bentley and James Gibboney v Heirs of Jules Eslava submitted pro confesso. Rebecca Lyon v Cunningham set for June 20. Eliza Johnson v Partin reported. adjourned to May 18.
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Law and Equity Court
Stafford Bernty
Southern Timber & Colonization Co
Angella Theresa Bolin
Emma Ludlow
Ludlow
State of Alabama
International Asphalt Company
Alabama-Florida Development Company
John Hamilton Hastie
Chancery Court
Thomas H Smith
Minnie Hopkins
George Hopking
Selma R. Carrell
Mobile Transfer’ Company
Robert C. Schwartz
James Washington
Fannie Washington
Saide
John R. Newell
O. C. Bentley
City Bank
Henderson Seeks Honest Public Affairs and Equal Treatment
Mr Henderson declares his integrity and independence from special interests in a speech tied to his Alabama campaign. He emphasizes equal treatment of corporations and citizens and pledges to govern for the masses, while noting the statewide vote results in Fairhope with Comer and Henderson in governor race.
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Mr. Henderson
Alabama
Charles Henderson
the Item
Fairhope
Ala
Comer
Henderson
Martin
Riddle
Commissioner of Agriculture
Persons
Wade
Carney
Holmes
Secretary Houston Calls June Sheep and Wool Conference
Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture announced a conference in Washington on June 2 3 and 4 to plan a stable sheep and wool industry. Attendees from the sector are expected to discuss American wool manufacture farm and ranch methods handling wool foreign methods adaptation standardization of the wool clip and prevention of animal damage.
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Washington
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Defenders of Old Glory Honored in New York Arrival
Vera Cruz identifies the eight men of Company F Third Regiment Jackson led by Second Lieutenant J T Hale arriving in New York Sunday. A small legislative appropriation prevented sending a band and company of soldiers as wished by the governor and adjutant general. The firing squad will deliver the regular salute at the grave.
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Vera Cruz
New York
Jackson
J. T. Hale
Chicago Mourns Sammie Meisenberg in Flag Wrapped Return
The Chicago sailor Sammie Meisenberg, the only local casualty in Vera Cruz, returned home wrapped in the flag. Police kept order as a 500 strong escort led the coffin from La Salle Street to city hall where the body lay in state. Governor Dunne and Mayor Harrison head a long line of dignitaries expected at the funeral procession tomorrow.
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Chicago
Sammie Meisenberg
Vera Cruz
Dunne
Harrison
United States
Lewis
Sabath
Artillery Duel Ends At Tampico
Washington reports a late afternoon ceasefire near Tampico between Constitutionalists and Federals, with heavy but unclear casualties. Admiral Mayo says fighting paused by 3 pm Tuesday. one constitutional gun engaged at long range and trenches briefly contested. further casualty details pending.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Tampico
Badger
Mayo
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