Mexico Ports Blocking Discussed by AP Memo
Reports from Mexico City on November 17 say U S authorities may block Mexican ports soon, with Wilson’s stance described as conservative yet possibly acceptable to keep the embassy. meanwhile Huerta’s congress formed a quorum for opening sessions and Muerta signals possible resistance to intervention. In Brownsville Texas reports the garrison at Victoria Tamaulipas retreats under heavy fire, with fall expected imminently as rebels advance.
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Texas Declares Independence to Act Against Mexico
Governor Colquitt vows prompt and vigorous action if trouble arises as Texas militia stands ready in Austin. A Mexican appeal urged retaliation against ammo smugglers, while federal troops reportedly delayed after Texas rangers were summoned. No disturbance yet.
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United States Confident in Mexican Policy Amid Fleet Movement
Washington reports say officials are not alarmed by Mexico City claims that Chargé OShaughnessy and John Lind were ordered to leave and that the embassy would close in forty eight hours. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan remain confident Huerta will fall and a financial boycott by the United States and powers is expected to bear fruit.
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Huerta Declares Case Closed in Interchange with U S
President Huerta says his part in the recent communications with the United States is finished and plans to convene Congress tomorrow. He continues pacification efforts while foreign exodus, especially Americans, increases. Charge de Affairs O Shaughnessy golfed this afternoon amid tense relations.
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Goles
Associated Press
Mexico City
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First Christmas Advertisement in Banner
The Sunday Banner features a well known Santa Claus image and urges readers to shop early for Christmas. It notes Christmas is thirty days off and promotes early shopping to ease food choices and help clerks.
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A.R. and F. Co
Santa Claus
Bully the fox terrier dead in Georgia Railroad accident
The downtown fire department mourns Bully the white fox terrier after a train strike Sunday afternoon. Known for rides in Dr. J Moomfield’s car and a role with the department, Bully joined large travels with Robert Bloomfield aboard the battleship Vermont and lived a celebrated city life before his untimely death.
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Scoggins Man Sought in Tennessee Slaying Case
Local Detective Ferguson reported that Jack Scoggins, sought for the killing of a companion at Comer Bulloch’s Chase Street house, has been located in the western port of Tennessee. A reward had been posted for his capture.
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Statewide hearings likely after fatal Alabama wreck
Eufaula November 17 Charles Henderson president of the Alabama State Railroad Commission said after investigating the fatal Clayton wreck that a state wide hearing on safety regulations will be held. All roads in the state will be asked to participate.
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Eufaula
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Break With Constitutionalists Now In 24 Hours
Negotiations between the United States and the Mexican Constitutionalists are expected to end within twenty four hours. Rebels, flushed with recent victories, show less concern about lifting the arms embargo into Mexico.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
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America
Loyal firehouse mascot dies under wheels
Sunday afternoon Bully the firehouse pet followed a fireman and was killed when a car ran over him. He was buried in a nearby fireman’s cemetery plot as fellow firefighters mourn his loyalty, prowess, and cheerful spirit.
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Enanine
City Court Sets Haste in Judge West's Tribunal
City court yesterday disposed of many cases in Judge West's tribunal. The article notes swift proceedings and multiple docket items resolved.
Court clears docket in Judge West's Allen County session
Judge West's court disposed of numerous cases with many settled or dismissed. Notable actions include Cherokee Coal Co. vs Athens Coal & Coke Co with a plaintiff win, and several guilty pleas and fines in State cases. A clerical error misnamed Thornton vs Hall, prompting questions at Dr Hale's office.
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Bernstein
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Henry Smith
Powell Wade
Will Foster
Ed Harris
Harris
Sding
Gamner
Bright Little Babe Burned Yesterday
Yesterday afternoon in the Oconee cemetery a five month old baby, Harrison junior Haitler, lay to rest. The infant, born in roses, was operated on Sunday at the grandparents home but died despite expert care. Services were held at 4 pm yesterday by Revs Beatty and Jarrell. Pallbearers were J Ball, Walter Hodgson, Joseph L Hodgson and C D Heidler.
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Harrison S. Haitler
George Hodgson
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Walter Hodgson
Joseph L. Hodgson
C. D. Heidler
Pair Wed in Watkinsville During Krause Show Visit
In romdatte Marntase the Banner notes a marriage on Nov. 14 during a Krause Greater Shows visit to Watkinsville. Groom Frank Haley of Philadelphia Pa a Krause announcer and bride Nora Langhon of Richmond Va a show concession proprietor were wed while touring the area.
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Philadelphia
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Watkinsvile
Chapter C. D. to Meet at Barber Street today
Chapter C. D. of Emmanuel Guild will meet this afternoon at 4 30 with Mrs. W A Capps on Barber street. Barber Richards, something different in music today Classic College Ave Park Sausage Devonshire Farm Style Arnold Abney.
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Waterways Conventions Push for Deeper Florida Waters
Two conventions in Florida advocate deeper waterways to improve navigation and commerce. Organizers highlight port access, dredging plans, and federal collaboration to expand channel depths and widen shipping routes along the coast.
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Florida
Notables Gather for Atlantic Deeper Waterways Meet
The sixth annual Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention opens in Jacksonville with notable delegates arriving by steamer from Philadelphia New York and Baltimore. Governor Trammell will give the welcome address for Florida. Senator Duncan Fletcher headlines Inland Waterways Association day in Palaka as sessions plan joint meetings with Jacksonville delegates.
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Pla
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Atlantic Deeper Waterways’ Association
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New York
Baltimore
Trammell
Palaka
Fla
Duncan Fletcher
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Death of Mr A J Mewborn in Bowman neighborhood
Mr A J Mewborn died yesterday at 12 45 PM at his home 161 Thomas street Augusta after a long illness. He leaves a large family including mother Mrs S W Mewborn Athens wife Mrs A J Mewborn and daughters Lillie Marguerite and Sarah Hughes. Funeral services at 9 30 AM at home then Sea board Air Line Railway to Bowman for interment at 4 30 PM pallbearers named Franks Thornton F M Merry R C Campbell M F Stephenson A T Drake A W Vess.
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B. F. Ray
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Bowman
H. H. Rillingim
Swainsboro
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Elizabeth Mewborn
City
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Dew
F. M. Merry
R. C. Campbell
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A. W. Vess
Ladies Bazaar Opens in Southern Mutual Building
The Catholic church Ladies Bazaar will open tomorrow morning in the decorated storeroom beside Costa's in the Southern Mutual building. Four booths will showcase items for sale to raise funds for completing the furnishing of the new St. Joseph's church. Lunch will be served daily and the display is expected to attract many visitors.
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the Baatar
President Seeks Congress in Session for Emergencies
Washington reports agreement by administration and anti admin wings of the senate banking and currency committee to finish drafts of the currency bill and send them to the Senate on Thursday. Talk of adjourning for Thanksgiving grows, though the president has not stated his view. It is believed he wants Congress in session for any potential Mexican emergency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Senate
Athens Arranges Statewide Georgia Products Dinner
Athens hosts a Georgia Products Dinner at the Georgian Hotel at 8 30 pm with Toastmaster T S Mell and speakers including Judge J J Strickland Dr Lincoln McConnell and Mr Zach Cobb highlighting Georgia products. menu features oysters mackerel ham terrapin and local produce as attendees urged to buy tickets at Costa's before noon.
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Zach Cobb
el Paso
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Lincoln McConnell
Atlanta
Ces
Fake Inspectors Warn Residents In City
Yesterday and last night strangers posing as light inspectors visited several homes to check lights and test phones. The electric company denied any inspectors were out, and residents reported the matter to police as a possible scam.
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Electric Company
Five Year Old Boy Hurt by Automobiles in Comer Georgia
In Comer Georgia on November 17 five year old Hiram Whitehead son of Mr and Mrs George W Whitehead was struck by a car near his home. He suffered a severe head injury while carrying water and glass shattered by the approaching vehicle. He was taken to Atlanta for hospital treatment and grave fears for his life were expressed. Judge D W Meadow an uncle of the mother rushed to Atlanta after learning of the accident.
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George W. Whitehead
Atlanta
D. W. Meadow
Athens
Two Jesse Jameses Face Mayor in Monday Matinee
Two young men both named Jesse James appeared before the mayor on a minor charge. One is a white man with prior police court appearances, the other a Negro. They were arrested separately in different city areas and fined five dollars each. Swis Cheese. Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Welsh Rarebit.
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