Rebels, Federals clash in Torreon siege amid heavy losses
Reports from Juarez say Villa’s forces fight to control Torreon with heavy casualties as federals barricade in buildings and a key hotel while gun positions ring the market. Reinforcements and railroad control are central as both sides push street by street.
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Mexico
Torreon
Carranza
Senor Freceda
Joaquin Maus
Saltillo
Velasco
Huarache
Herrera
Toener Breceda
Janmis Potosi
Aguascalientes
Villa
Coronel Fidel Avila
Francisco Villa
Carrantza
Tortron
Refugio Velasco
Gomez Palacio
Chac
Chihuahua
York
Lerdo
Huerta Speech Affirms Sacrifices For Peace
President Huerta told Congress his aim is to secure national peace through sacrifice, delivering a measured address that drew no applause until the closing moment when he reaffirmed his political faith. The reading was calm, with the chamber silent as he emphasized personal and national commitment.
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Huerta
Congress
Mexico City
National Congress
Wotherspoon Chosen for Chief of Staff
Washington reports Major General William Wotherspoon, already assistant chief of staff, has been selected to succeed General Leonard Wood as chief of staff at the end of Wood’s term April 22. Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott will be assistant chief of staff for the eastern department with HQ at Governor’s Island. The army weighs the implications of promoting from within and the sequence for future chiefs.
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Washington
William W. Wotherspoon
Army
Leonard Wood
Wood
Hugh, L. Scott
Fort Elisa
Texas
Erat Wed ’ Is
Eastern Department
Governor’s ‘Island
New York
Wetherapoon
Wotherspoon
Tasker H. Bliss
Southern Department
Fort Sam Houston
Bliss
Scott
New Mexico
Lewis
J. Franklin Bell
el Paso
Swift naval vessels for mails and freight
Washington on April 1 Senate adopts Senator Weeks resolution asking Secretary Daniels for information on feasibility of swift naval vessels to carry passengers mail and freight between the United States and South America.
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Washington
United States
South America
Senate
Weeks
Daniels
Boarding and Rooming House Information Notice
Public notice invites consultation on boarding and rooming house data. It offers free use of the Bureau of Boarding and Rooming House Information in Atlanta and asks readers if they have a room for rent to list it with The Constitution’s Main Loop.
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Abereau
Constitution
Bureau of
Post Office Receipts Show Big Increase in Atlanta
The Atlanta post office reports a sharp rise in March 1914 receipts to 118,043.59, up 16,827.40 from March 1913. First-quarter 1914 totals reach 396,660.37, versus 361,725.79 in 1913, a gain of 34,935.08. January and February also show higher returns, with January 1914 up 14,440.80 and February 1914 up 0.66. The postmaster notes continued gains through March, marking a favorable year so far.
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Atlanta
Sheeman Festerday
Bolling H. Jones
Maren
Igi4
Jones
Bolling H Jones
Negro Attacks Woman and Steals Gas Meter
Mrs Jennie Malone was attacked in her home at 124 Courtland Street yesterday at 4 30 pm by a dark skinned man who seized her, tore the gas meter from its pipes in the basement, and fled with it. The burglar, 26, stout, with a beld r oom scene, left $7 in the motel. Police Evans and Palmer investigated.
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Courtland Street
Jennie Malone
Malones
Malone
Evans
Merchant Shot Dead While Watching Show in Brunswick
Memphis news reports merchant and postmaster W. D. Bitt enhouse of Brunswick near Memphis shot and killed during a theater show. Two men, identified as 4. B. Curtis and Curtis, opened fire, causing chaos but no other injuries. Rittenhouse escaped. Posses search for Curtis after a prior dispute over a letter delivery.
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Merchant
Memphis
Tenn
W. D. Bittenhouse
Brunswick
B. Curtis
Rittenhouse
Curtie
Curtis
Battle in Senate over Canal Tolls Protracted
Washington April 1 The administration bill to repeal the coastwise exemption for American ships in the Panama Canal reaches the Senate and is referred to the Inter Oceanic Canals committee. Senator O Gorman plans a committee meeting for next Tuesday as opponents seek hearings. Democratic and Republican senators issue mixed polls on majority for repeal, with expectations of a lengthy, contested fight and possible minority reports.
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Ashington
House
Senate
Committee On
Canals Committee
O'Gorman
Owen
Oklahoma
White House
Friends of the
Administration
Congress
Wilson
Clark
Lewis
Miineis
Reed
Thomaz
Colorado
Gallingers
Panama Canal
Aris
United States
Canal
Chamberlain
Norris
County Employees Get Raise In Salary
County commissioners at a Wednesday meeting approved pay increases for about twenty workers. Highlights include N A Garner rising from 100 to 125 a month and a general uplift for desk sergeants patrolmen and the chief. The clerk auditor and warden also secured raises, with a final boost for Wood the board recorder.
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Hugh M. Dorsey
Criminal Court
N. A. Garner
Garner
Solicitor General
Mathieson
H. M. Wood
A. A. Mitchell
Mitchell
Tull CG. Waters
vMr
Mitchelli
M. Hollan
Waters
Mr. Wood
Kidnapping tale told by young girl in New Jersey
Sixteen year old Jessie Wood vanished from Ridgefield Park New Jersey and returned home after alleging she was abducted by two men and held in Yorkin overnight. Police investigation begun, family stops short of public pursuit as she recovers. school closed for search efforts and medical consultation noted.
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New York
Jessie Wood
Ridgefield Park
N. J
Percy 'L. Wood
Cornxchange Bank
Miss Wood
Woodward Stricken by Serious Illness
Orlando reports I B Woodward of Birmingham Alabama, famed as a wealthy youth leader, is seriously ill at his winter home. His daughter Mrs Oxcar W Underwood, wife of the house democratic leader, and other family members are with him tonight.
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Orlando, Fla
I. B. Woodward
Birmingham
Ala
Oxcar W. Underwood
Jeader
Noted Brooklyn Lawyer Sentenced for Forgery
Augustis M. Price a longtime Brooklyn lawyer pleaded guilty to forging a client's signature and was sentenced to two and a half to five years in Sing Sing. Price a Rutgers College graduate, has a summer home in New Brunswick New Jersey.
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New York
Augustis M. Price
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Price
Rutgers College
New Brunswick
N. J
Grant Is Dying After Eggers Fight Arrests
Johnny Eggers cried at police HQ after being arrested for dis orderly conduct while Jimmy Grant lay dying from concussion at Grady Hospital following a ten round bout at the Gate City club. Grant, a Chicago youth, had written home of his dream to win and lift his family from poverty. Eggers vowed to quit boxing after the tragedy.
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Grady
Johnny
Knockout) Eggers
Beavers
Jimmy Grant
Jimmy Ferant Jong
Fyers
Gate City Club
Jimmy
Cyelaniv Eggers
Chicago
Bent
Eggers
New York
Astro
Timmy
Hemers Te Vielur
Miekers
Wheers
Crogan
Green
Fortson
Grant
Chattanooga
Big Flrat
Chief Beavers
Arthur George
Grady Hospital
Rougin
Rouglin
W. B. Summeral
Sir. George
Weather Prophecy Foretells Fair Georgia Week
A large sunspot group about 60 000 miles long with a circular core and smaller spots has been photographed by the naval observatory at noon yesterday. The forecast calls for fair weather in Georgia on Thursday and Friday.
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Washington
Naval Observatory
Bond Ordinance Approved by Vote of 13 to 1
The council approved a bond ordinance by a 13 to 1 vote and the Aldermanic Board quickly concurred. The election date is set for May 5.
Plan Put to Atlanta Voters for Hospital and Plaza Bonds
Atlanta council approved a 7500000 bond issue for a Greater Grady hospital and set May 5 as the election date. Mayor Woodward backs aligning the hospital and plaza bond votes for May 25 if county postpones. Campaigning will be shaped by candidate participation and a bid for public support.
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Atlanta
General Council
Grady Hospital
City Fathers
W. G. Humphrey
Finance Committee
James G. Woodward
Sldermanic Board
Enuneik
The
Boars
I. C. Cochran
Plaza
Woodward
Hospital and Plaza
Walter Taylor
Greater
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