End of Huerta regime as seven generals surrender
Juarez, Mexico, Dec 2. The war between Huerta’s federal government and the constitutionalists nears end as seven Mexican regular army generals prepare to surrender. A peace commission from Chihuahua, led by O’Dillon Hernandez, bears a proclamation stating the Huerta government is bankrupt and unable to pay soldiers.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mexico
Huerta
O'Dillon Hernandez
Chihuahua
Mercado
Federal
Hyperta
Arbor Day Observed In Athens With Tree Planting
ADOT urges schools and organizations in Athens to observe Arbor Day on Friday December fifth with the motto Plant a tree The Civic League promotes the event as public schools will hold special exercises and plant trees while the city replaces missing trees on several streets The University State Normal Lucy Cobb and hundreds of citizens will participate making the day a lasting part of the city’s beauty
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Georgia
Athens
Civic League
Publi
University
State Normal
Lucy Cobb
President warns Huerta regime in Mexico policy
The president outlined the Mexican crisis stating Mexico has no government and Huerta’s rule has become a military despotism. He denounced Huerta, predicted the regime would crumble, and vouched to keep a watchful waiting stance as Congress applauded across parties. Bryan sent the Mexico section to the Powers as the U S watches Western Mexico.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Huerta
Bryan
United States
Two City Elections and County Races today
Two elections run today in the city with mayor and aldermen at usual wards. County precincts operate in militia districts with residents voting at the county courthouse. county commissioners contest led by Judge Charlie Young, O D Ar old and I N Butler. Polls open 7:30 AM and close 6:30 PM Athens time.
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Charlie Young
O. D. Arold
I. N. Butler
Athens
Mexican oil firms halt fuel supply to railways
Mexico City December 2 Mexican oil companies cancelled contracts to supply fuel oil to the National Railways. The move threatens government operations and could halt troop movements. Admiral Craddock, visiting Huerta with the British minister, met with officials and then went to the American embassy.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Admiral Craddock
Huerta
Rex at the Crystal today features The Diamond Makers
The Crystal presents Rex with two reels The Diamond Makers and A Pawnee Romance a comedy. One of the best you ever saw. Be sure and see them.
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Rex
Diamond Makers
MOVE FOR general sympathy strike in Indianapolis
Movement for a general sympathy strike for teamsters and chauffeurs began at a Teamsters union meeting in Indianapolis. Officers will confer with the Central Labor Council, with a decision expected at tomorrow's session. One fatality reported as a crowd attacked an ice plant, injuring four others.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Teamsters and Chauffeurs
Teamsters’ Union
Central Labor Council
Claud Lewis
Police clash as power fires on crowd during strikes
Several disturbances erupt as police arrest many. Special officers are released on recognizance after being taken to headquarters. Mayor Wallace orders police to break up attempted demonstrations. Teamsters defend union position while employers note more wagons moved. Garbage grows. health officers lime the dump. Cavalry Reserve unit sworn in. horsemen prepared but unused.
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Wallace
Athens market cotton receipts to Nov 30 totals 72,063 bales
Receipts of cotton through the Athens market up to Saturday night last November 30 show total 72,063 bales, with 49,213 shipped out, 21,441 on band, 1,409 to local mills. Railroad receipts amount to 53,688 bales and wagon receipts to 17,775.
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Athens
Tax question disturbs France as well as U S
Paris, Dec 2. Bartheus' government faced defeat in the chamber by 290 to 265 over a proposal to tax or exempt a new 260 million dollar loan from taxation. The vote highlighted tax policy contention and its political implications abroad.
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France
U. 5
Associated Press
Paris
Bartheus
Chamber of Deputies
Heedless for Self He Is Consumed for Others Salvation
Dr Caleb Ridley at the baptist Tabernacle urged selfless zeal amid a fearful cold declaring Christians must burn for others salvation. He pictured the Christian as a match consuming self to light sinners, outlining four traits faith relation character conflict and notes services today with a message on the Supreme Gift of the Savior.
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Caleb Ridley
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Ridley
Butler
New Haven Railroad to Separate Steamship Trolley Holdings
Washington December negotiations between Attorney General McReynolds and New York New Haven Hartford officials reach a stage where a complete reorganization is predicted. The railroad is expected to divorce steamship trolley and railroad holdings to avoid litigation with the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
McReynolds
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
United States
Suffrage Association Drops New Constitution Plan
Washington December 2 The National Woman Suffrage Association abandons adopting the committee drafted constitution after a year of work. Advocates push for state association rights while opponents of the proposed budget system oppose the plan. Leaders fear revolt might arise.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Woman Suffrage Association
Jtha
County Retires $20,000 in Long Overdue Bonds and Indebtedness
County commissioners meet for the month and elect C B Griffith to the assessors board. Old courthouse property sale completed with deed to the city. They retire $20,000 in past due court house bonds and authorize $7,500 in unmatured road bonds for Washington Street pavement. Bridges to be inspected and repaired under W C Whitworth. Salaries for the city court judge and solicitor are disallowed for an increase, with terms of office clarified.
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C. D. Flanigen
C. B. Griffith
Griffith
Court House
Prince Avenue
Meigs Streets
W. C. Whitworth
West
Cobb
President Wilson Delivers Annual Message to Congress
President Wilson read his first annual message to a joint session in twenty eight minutes amid frequent applause. He outlined a program for social justice national welfare and international amity while affirming constitutional government. The speech backed currency reform anti trust rural credits Alaska railroads conservation and workers’ liability laws with Democratic support and praise from Secretary Bryan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
United States
America
Mann
Repubicans
Huerta
Mexico
Bryan
Damage Case Settled on Eve of Jury Trial in Georgia Railroad Suit
The court settled the case of Butchington vs. the Georgia Railroad after a day and a half of hearings. The docket also included Dillard vs. Dr. J P Proctor, a damage suit over an alleged error in setting a broken bone.
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Butchington
the Georgia Railroad
Dillard
J. P. Proctor
President outlines compromise constitution amid suffrage reactions
The United States militant organization was urged to draft a compromise constitution. Some suffragists express disappointment as the president does not mention their cause in today’s message.
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Sive
United States
Federal Court Convenes in Columbus Georgia
Special to the Banner reports a federal court session in Columbus Georgia with Judge W T Newman presiding. The opening lists numerous criminal cases to be investigated and J C Alexander named foreman of the grand jury.
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Columbus, Ga
W. T. Newman
J. C. Alexander
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