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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1913

Page

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United States pressures Huerta as Mexican crisis widens

The United States insists on Huerta's resignation and an end to the embargo on arms. U S officials hold firm while Congress leans toward removing the embargo. France considers mediation if Mexico asks and the U S signals openness to such a course. Battleships remain off Vera Cruz as Pancho Villa leads a constitutionalist attack in Chihuahua. Refugees report the killing of American mine officer R. Weinberger by rebels with reports of mutilation.

Associated Press Washington United States Huerta Mexico House O Wwhaughnessey Alfa Congress Foreign Relations Committee France Paris Mosi Lind Vera Cruz Jour Lind Mexico City Wison W. A. Burnsil Washington, D. C Louisiana New Hampshire Michigan California Pittsburg el Passo Tex Chihuahua Pancho Villa Juarez Eagle Pass Texas Mepimi Durango R. Weineger

Women Storm Capitol as Indicts Troops in City Lockdown

Indianapolis reports show the city surrounded by state guards to quell a garment workers strike. Three hundred women from the Garment Workers' Union led a Capitol rally demanding arbitration while militia and police brace for potential trouble. martial law was not declared and talks on charter cancellation continue.

Capitol Garment Workers’ Union Ralston

Income Tax Ties Up Street Car System of St Augustine

St Augustine Florida November 6 The St Johns Electric Company has not paid the city income tax causing all street car traffic to be suspended. Cars are guarded in barns by municipal police after a failed afternoon conference. A new meeting is planned for tomorrow morning to resolve the dispute.

City of St. Augustine Associated Press St. Augustine Fla St. Johns

Stabbed Diaz Hushed by Havana Assault on Promenade

General Felix Diaz was stabbed twice on the Malecon in Havana while strolling with injuries to the neck and behind the ear. He was taken to a hospital as the assailant was arrested. Diaz had recently arrived after escaping Huerta's power with U.S. help from Veracruz.

General Diaz Havana Felix Diaz Malecon Diaz United States Huerta Veracruz

Postmaster Urges Strict Addressing to Speed Mail

Postmaster J H Rucker prints a directive from the first assistant postmaster general urging careful addressing as the Christmas season nears. The notice notes frequent address omissions slow delivery, especially in large cities, and recommends including street or room numbers, city and state, and adding complete addresses on stationery. It also calls for stamps and rubber stamps indicating delays due to incomplete addresses and public education on proper addressing.

J. H. Rucker Lanner Santa Claus

Fire at Southern Oil Mill Occurs at 1 A.M.

At 1 30 a fire alarm summoned firefighters to the Southern Oil Mill near the Southern Railway depot. The blaze started beneath the mill but was quickly contained by the watchman and the fire department, preventing a possible catastrophe.

Southern Oil Mill Southern Railway

Investigation into Louisville & Nashville Railroads Antitrust Probe

Washington November 6 Senate passes Luke Lea resolution calling for an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into Louisville and Nashville Railroad operations to determine potential violations of federal anti trust laws.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Louisville & Nashville Railroad Luke Lea Senate

Invitation to all to attend First Baptist meetings

The First Baptist church invites everyone to two sermons today by Dr. Pickard at 4 PM and 8 PM. He preached last night on Am I My Brother's Keeper, urging responsibility for others. Dr. Lynch returns today from North Carolina to join the services.

First Baptist Church Pickard Cain Lynch North Carolina

Woman Seventy Pleads Guilty to Pension Fraud

Pensacola Florida November 6. Mrs Martha A Green seventy years old pleaded guilty to forging pension orders in court. Sentence of two years in prison and a five hundred ninety dollar fine was suspended.

Associated Press Pensacola Fla Martha A. Green

Demonstration At Electric Shop Promotes White Crest Flour

Demonstrators from the Electric Shop yesterday afternoon hosted a flour demonstration for White Crest Flour. Miss Herman and Miss Hill served a tasty menu to visitors and the window display drew townwide attention with a steady stream between three and six. A notable recipe for White Crest Angel Cake featured twelve egg whites, sugar, White Crest Flour, lemon extract, and cream of tartar, with detailed steps and a forty five minute bake.

Herman Miss Hill Athene

Welcome Home Georgia Football Team to Meet at Depot

The Georgia team returns from Augusta this afternoon at 1:30 and will be greeted at the Georgia depot by the band student body and local friends. The Red and Black cheerleaders urge all to welcome the victorious Georgians home. Officials cite telegraph delays from Augusta and note Western Union emergency service until 2 a.m. to relay results.

Ene A Georgia Augusta Gia Khanna Rrr Murphy Athens Associated Press Western Union

Senate alters currency bill with regional bank provisions

Washington D C November 6 The senate committee coalition rewrites the currency measure with public subscription capital for regional banks government appointed majority directors new treasury note loans instead of bank notes and redemption in lawful currency White House position unclear as Georgia delegation remains away and caucus plans loom

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Senate Committee Coalition Owen United States Treasury Washington Georgia

Mrs Wilson Confesses to Killing Husband in Ocala Farm Shooting

In Ocala today Mrs Albert Wilson admitted to police that she killed her husband Sunday night at their farm near Wilson Florida. She claimed the shooting was in self defense during a beating. The woman has been married three times.

Associated Press Tampa Fla Albert Wilson Ocala Wilson, Fla

Small Pig Hams Small Strips of Kinghan's Bacon

A compact notice highlights saleable bacon products described as small pig hams and thin strips from Kinghan's brand. Readers see a brief market notice detailing available pork cuts and supplier labeling.

Kinghan Bacon Arnold & Abney

Victors Triumph 8–0 as Band Leads Fans to Meet Eleven

A large crowd, including hundreds of fans and a famous band, celebrated a decisive victory as the returning eleven were greeted after the game.

Georgia Triumphs Over Clemson In Close Georgia-Red clash

In Augusta on November 6 Georgia outlasted Clemson 18 to 15 after a tense second half. Georgia used its best lineup as Cunningham shuffled players, with McWhorter anchoring the backfield and Carey returning late in the first half. A late forward pass by Eud Smith capped the winning drive as the Tigers were kept from scoring in the final minutes. Tech and Auburn scouts attended, noting Georgia’s strategic setup under Coach Cunningham.

Fair Grounds Augusta Georgia University of Georgia Clemson Tigers Eud Smith Tiger Cunningham McWhorter Carey Tech Auburn Heisman Devore Donnehu Clemson Jy Turner Broyles Tigers Batt

Arbor Day Celebration Planned by City Health Leader

Dr Bloomfield, first and only president of the board of health, will lead a city Arbor Day event with planting of many trees.

Council Last Evening Passes Paving And Health Measures

The regular monthly meeting extended several hours as the mayor and council passed paving and assessment ordinances. Citizens O H Arnold and A O Harper sought Lumpkin Street improvements, Dr Burson offered sanitation advice, W L Erwin sought a deed, and a Fire Preventing Society report was discussed. Dr J C Bloomfield resigned as president of the board of health effective January first.

Messrs O. H. Arnold A. 0 Harper Lumpkin Ruthford Burson State Agricultural College Board of Health W. L. Erwin Pulaski Street Fire Preventing Society of Georgia Lyndon Row Strickland Street Madison Avenue J. C. Bloomfield Bloomfield

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