Americans warned of potential attack on Eagle Pass
Washington reports say the American consul at Eagle Pass warned citizens to cross to Del Rio as threats of an attack grow. The day featured talks on the Mexican situation, assurances the U S stance toward Huerta remains unchanged, and a U S representative’s voyage from Vera Cruz to assess oil interests.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Huerta
Vera Crux
John Lind
Tuxpam
Tampico
Rhode Island
Admiral Fletcher
Aguilar
Bryan
Lind
Juarez
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Texas
Finley of Southern Railway Dies in Washington
Washington report says W. W. Finley president of the Southern Railway died at his home at 3 oclock in the afternoon after a paralytic stroke. He had just returned from Warrenton Virginia and reopened his town house in Washington. Finley, 60, had risen from stenographer to railroad president and shaped Southern industries through years of service and leadership in multiple railroad associations.
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Associated Press
Washington
W. W. Finley
The
Southern Railway
Finley
Warrenton
Samuel Spencer
Athens
Mississippi
Pass Christian
Miss
Southern
New Orleans
Jackson
Chicago
St. Louis
Texas and Pacific Division
Missouri Pacific Railway
Texas and Pacific Railway
Texas and Pacific
Fort Worth
Denver City
Denver
Texas
Gulf
Trans-Missouri Traffic Association
Southeastern Freight Association
Atlanta
Traffic Association
Western Passenger Association
Southeastern
Great Northern and
Montana Central Railway
Northwest
Great Northern
South
Southern States Passenger Association
Railroads Lag Under Slow Starvation, Hearings Open
Preliminary hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission on eastern railroads request to raise freight rates five percent concluded. Adjournment to December 10 allows time to digest statistics and testimony. Roads show rising general business yet falling operating returns. Wabash Vice President Maxwell calls the situation slow starvation for railroads.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Maxwell
Wabash Railroad
Tigers Crackdown Probes Prohibition Violations in Athens
Detective Ferguson and his squad have pursued multiple prohibition cases. In police court, defendants A V Deadwyler John Kittle and Earl Gulley faced charges but witnesses vanished. The city plans warrants and a fresh hearing next Wednesday at ten to secure testimonies and curb the blind tiger traffic.
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Ferguson
Messrs. A. V. Deadwyler
John Kittle
Earl Gulley
Athens
Milledge Park Auction Sets High Value Lots Tomorrow
An auction sale of premier Milledge Park residential lots is planned for tomorrow. The Development Co has invested heavily to prepare the last gilt edged section with attractive lots and rising future values, plus purchaser restrictions to maintain quality neighborhoods. The sale is expected to be a great success.
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Milledge Park
the Development Co
Hardware firms in Athens to close for Thanksgiving
Athens hardware merchants sign a joint agreement to close their stores on Thanksgiving Day November 27 citing the national holiday. The move follows closures planned by wholesale firms shoe dealers and local railroad freight depots for the day.
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Athens
Bondurant Hdw
Fleming-Dearing
W. B. Fleming
Bailey Tool CO
Talmage
Funeral for Mrs Martha Harris Held at Family Grave
The funeral for Mrs Martha A Harris took place yesterday with services at home and later at the open grave in the family burial ground near Nicholson. A large congregation attended, many traveling from Athens, and Rev. Mr Hill officiated.
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Martha A. Harris
Mr. Hill
Nicholson
Athens
Revival opens in Atlanta with evangelistic meetings
Revival at Central Baptist Church in Atlanta launches tonight at 8 with Rev. Dr. R E Neighbour and Rev Charles A Butler leading a series of meetings. Butler family from Springfield Ills will assist in singing and preaching. Dr Caleb Ridley from Atlanta to aid. Thanksgiving services set for tomorrow at 7 with a children’s program and an orphanage collection.
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Atlanta
Central Baptist Church
R. E. Neighbour
The
Tabernacle
Charles A. Butler
Butler
Mrs. Anderson
Federal forces routed in two day battle victory for Constitutionists
Federal troops suffered a decisive defeat after a two day clash with Constitutionalist forces. The engagement ended with the Constitutionists securing a clear victory and asserting control in the region.
Villa Victory Reported After Rebels Routed by Federal Forces
El Paso November 25. Official reports state federal troops engaged with Villa’s rebels for two days have defeated and routed them. The message was sent by General Villa to Constitutionalist chiefs at Juarez confirming the victory.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Mysterious Wire Halts GE Company Strike
A strange electrical signal interrupted negotiations as General Electric Company workers halted a strike. Labor leaders and factory officials sought to resume talks amid unresolved demands. The incident stalled coordinated efforts and raised questions about communication channels.
Fourteen Thousand Men Walk Out At General Electric
In Schenectady New York on November 25 more than fourteen thousand General Electric employees stage a walkout risking an industrial crisis. Union members complain of unjust discrimination against two active organizers while GE denies wrongdoing. A telegram from high AFL officials reportedly urged restraint, halting union plans for now.
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Associated Press
Schenectady, N. Y
General Electric Company
American Federation of Labor
Arbor Day Celebration Planned by City Schools
The board of education met yesterday in the superintendent’s office to approve Arbor Day activities. Schools will plant trees and extend related studies into the next week. Also granted Prof E B Mell a month leave from December first. Friday after Thanksgiving declared a holiday. students skip return on Friday and observe both Thursday and Friday off.
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Board of Education
Bond
E. B. Mell
Espionage Ring Exposed in Geneva Led by Ex Captain Larguier
Authorities in Geneva reveal a large organized espionage bureau allegedly run by French ex-captain Larguier. He is ordered expelled from Switzerland, with potential arrest once he enters France Germany Austria or Italy. The bureau’s discovery followed lengthy multi government complaints.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Switzerland
Larguier
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Sayre and Miss Wilson wed at White House ceremony
Francis Bowes Sayre and Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson were married at the White House before a select guest list including officials and diplomats. A reception followed and the cake was cut with the naval aide’s sword. The couple will travel to Europe before returning to Williams College in January.
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Associated Press
Washington
Francis Bowes Sayre
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
United States
Diplomatic Corps
White House
Grayson
Europe
Williamstown
Mass
Sayre
Garfield
Williams College
Death of Five Year Old in Sandy Cross
The five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Tiller died yesterday from blood poisoning at Sandy Cross. Funeral services are at 2 this afternoon with burial in the family cemetery plot.
Satan and Evil Powers Headline Athens Showings
At the Crystal today the feature Satan appears in five reels and is hailed as the greatest picture seen in Athens. The Evil Powers, a two reel feature, will be shown with Satan making seven reels of top entertainment.
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Satan
Athens
Poison Plot Shocks Hazelhurst Ursery Arrest
In Atlanta报道 a Hazelhurst man Patrick Ursery is accused of poisoning his wife's family to gain inheritance. Strychnine found in flour analysis after Ursery’s arrest. Jesse Ross and others ill but recovering. Prosecution expected. Ursery proclaims innocence. attorney denies charges.
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Banner
Atlanta
Hazelhurst
Patrick Ursery
Edward Everhardt
Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons
J. W. Girtman
S. D. Dell
Ursery
Democratic party to convene on currency bill differences
Senate democratic leaders plan an 11 tomorrow morning conference to settle disputed points on the currency bill and present a united front for the president. The gathering, not binding, aims to align on key amendments and reduce further debate in the chamber.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Shafroth
President Emerson of Atlantic Coast Line Dies Suddenly
T M Emerson president of the Atlantic Coast Line Co died at his Wilmington home at 11 tonight after reaching from Waycross where he suffered indigestion. His condition was not considered serious earlier.
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Emerson
Atlantic Coast Line Co
Associated Press
Wilmington
N. C
T. M. Emerson
Atlantic Coast Line
Waycross
U. S. Under Contract to Arrest This Nicaraagan Assassin
Washington reports the United States seeks Zelaya former president of Nicaragua on charges of assassination and abuse of authority. A treaty provision requires pursuit once information on warrants is available. Zelaya’s location is unknown though he recently visited Washington.
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U. S
Nicaraagan
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
J. Santos Zelaya
Niacaragua
State Department
Zelaya
Policeman Blocked Guests From Eleanor Wilson Wedding
A dense White House crowd gathered for a marriage ceremony as Traffic police controlled Pennsylvania Avenue. Officers admitted guests by card after two New Orleans sisters proved their identities, while onlookers peered into the East Room where the ceremony occurred.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Eleanor Wilson
Mary and
Lucy Smith
New Orleans
Treasury Building
Fighting Satan at Crystal Theater Opens Today
Crystal Theater presents a battle of good and evil in a five reel program starting today. The show runs at the popular price of 5 and 10 cents with a pictorial depiction across 150 scenes. A varied lineup includes jumbo lettuce oysters potatoes and confections priced to entice patrons.
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Crystal Theater
Satan
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Childs Street
Villa Victor
St. Katra
Malaga
Arnold & Apney
King Hodgson Co
Heaven
Crystal
Miss Wilson
Fresa
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