Train ambush in Mexico leaves soldiers dead
A train was attacked as rail was loosened near Yuatepec by about 300 Zapatistas led by Amador Salazar. Lieutenant Reynoza and his guard fought until many were killed. he and reporter Strauss were wounded. Only 10 to 11 of 32 passengers escaped to nearby hills. A rescue train and punitive expedition were planned after the massacre.
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Federa Liders
Reynoza
Shem
Yuatepec
Cuatelon
Amador Salazar
Dench
Strauss
el Amparcial
Zapatista
Gerald Brandon
el Arte
Herraras
Rebels Bombard Managua in Nicaragua Crisis
Rebels bombarded Managua as American forces and diplomats warned of consequences. U S Marines and bluejackets were landed to protect citizens while the Diaz government sought foreign support. Protests were lodged with General Mena as bombardment continued and hostilities escalated.
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Diaz
United States
Managua
Nicaragua
Luis Mena
Adolfo Diaz
Emiliano Chamorro
Mena
San Jorge
Rivas
Granada
Masaya
Tipatapa
Menu
Ceneral Zeledoan
Diplomatic Corps
George T. Wetzel
General Zeledon
Loma Hall
Free Canal Tolls Not Out of Woods
Washington August 12 A determined fight will be waged in the Panama canal conference against free passage for American foreign bound ships. The first meeting and a night session saw Brandegee align with Adamson and Stevens to oppose broad concessions. Free tolls for American coastwise shipping seem likely to stay while Bourne and Reed amendments face sharp debate. Arbitration possibilities loom as Britain prepares a protest and possible move toward a British American arbitration basis.
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Washington
Brandegee
Senate
Adamson
Stevens
House
Panama Canal
State Department
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Congress
Foreign Office
Annual Mountain Excursion by Southern Railway
Southern Railway announces the Annual Mountain Excursion offering trips to Asheville Tate Springs and Bristol with set fares of six dollars and six fifty to select destinations. Final limit is September 1 with three trains to Asheville at morning noon and night including 8 00 am and 9 45 pm departures. Reservations are urged now.
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Asheville
N. C
Lake Toxaway
Hendersonville
Hot Springs
Tate Springs
Tenn
Bristol
Garland disappearance rumor proved unfounded
August 12 reports said Representative A. H. Garland of Opelousas had been located in Lagonda, Louisiana, but this proved unfounded. Earlier statements attributed to friends suggested he might be in Central America after disappearing from Baton Rouge at the close of the general assembly on July 12.
No vote taken on Bristow amendment in Georgia House
The Georgia House debated the Bristow amendment to alter how United States senators are elected. It refused to vote on adoption or rejection, opting instead to return the amendment to Congress with Georgia's protest. The session also repealed the dog tax and discussed salaries, weighers for cotton, and heating at the Deaf Institute.
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Bristow
United States
House of the General Assembly
Gorgia
Georgia
House
Joe Ilili Hall
Bibb
Joint Legislative Committee
Congress
Representative Hall
Alexander
Hall
Hooper Alexander
Hall aljJegen
Wohl- Wender
Muscogee
South
Wimberly
Holtzclaw
Houston
Representative Fullbright
Burke
Rules Committee
Senate
Suspect McIntyre Sought After Jilting Threats Case
Authorities seek indictment against McIntyre for sending threatening letters and obscene e cards to Miss Hoover. He fled after a Saturday explosion, traced through Greenboro and Asheville toward Birmingham. Police across North and South Carolina and Alabama watch trains as search narrows. McIntyre, 29, described as 5 ft 8 in, blue eyed, light hair, son of a butcher and vaudeville manager, niece of district court clerk’s family connection noted.
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Post Office
McIntyre
Malta
Gille Hoover
Birmingham
Ridge
Greenaboro
Asheville
Harbor Junction
North
South Carolina
Alabama
Miss Hoover
Beker Maxwell
High Point
United States District Court
J. M. Millikan
P. C. McIntyre
Information Bureau for European Cotton Buyers
New York August 12. An information bureau for European cotton buyers connected with the Liverpool bills of lading conference committee has been set up in Liverpool by Henry Kern. Charles Haight said the bureau will allow inquiries into the financial standing of southern cotton shippers and will verify bills of lading to make cotton exchange and American cotton purchases as safe as possible.
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New York
Liverpool
Henry Kern
Charles &. Haight
South
Seven Are Slain in Death Chair at Sing Sing
Ossining August 12. Seven murderers were electrocuted in Sing Sing prison this morning the largest one day execution by electricity since the chair was adopted. The condemned included John W Collins Lorenzo L Call Salvatore Demarco Filippo Demarco Angelo Giusto Cona Cesarna Cena and Joseph Ferrone all dismissed innocence except Collins who prayed before death. Cena fainted during the setup, others entered the chamber quietly. The killings stem from the November 9 1911 Griffin's Corner murder of Mrs Mary Hall. Collins a Florida negro killed Patrolman Michael Lynch on July 1 1911 after an intoxicated dispute. Ferrone killed his wife Kate Hall on October 24 1911, the couple’s separation disputes preceded.
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Ossining
Sing Sing
Filipo Demarco
Angelo Gusto
Vicenso Céna
Joseph Ferrone
Ferrone
Cena
Collins
Giusto
Cona
Cali
Demarcos
Mary Hall
Griffin's Corner
Westchester County
Znaza
Band of Assassins
Dix
New York
Hell's Kitchen
Hia Wite
Kate
Philadelphia
Itinmself
Ferrona
Mine accident in Ducktown kills young worker in Tennessee
Elisha Craig, 23, was instantly killed at the Burra mine of the Ducktown Copper company near Knoxville when a car loaded with mining timbers fell on him and Schism. Three others were slightly hurt and four escaped. Craig was cut in two at the waist as a clutch slipped in the hoisting machinery.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Elisha Craig
Burra
Ducktown Copper Company
Craig
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Eczema Relief
A national report touts Poslam as a perfect skin remedy for eczema acne tetter and related disorders. It claims rapid improvement often after short treatment and notes the product line includes Poslam Soap. Free samples are offered by Emergency Laboratories at 32 West 16th Street New York City.
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West
6Th Street
New York City
Prominent Business Man and Midnight Excursion in Dalton
A Dalton writer attacks Hon. J. J. Flynt over a letter from a so called prominent business man. He recounts political battles, defense of bonds, and claims his own record compares favorably against Flynt. He charges Flynt with opposing railroad regulation and corporate favors, urging voters to reject him.
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J. J. Flynt
Newnan
Dalton
Pb. m
F.J. Hardwick
General Assembly
Senate
City Board of Education
Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commission
Hardwick
Jim
Statehouse
Supreme Court
Soat
City OF
Oliver N. Starr
Railroad Commission
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Mr. Flynt
Georgia
Georgia Power Company
Atanta Hydro-Electric Company
Interstate Power Company
Atlanta Water and Electric Power Company
South Carolina
Georgia Hallway and Power Company
Georgia Power Company First
Iisue
State Senator Withdraws From Camden Race
Brunswick Ga August 12 Special State Senator W H Xing of the fourth district whose term ends this session and who had announced for Camden county representative has withdrawn from the race.
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Brunswick
W. HL Xing
Camden
County
Holder speaks at Woodstock political rally in Ninth District
J N Holder, candidate for congress from the ninth district, spoke at his Woodstock place at 3 pm to about 160 voters. Music by the Woodstock band accompanied the event as he made a favorable impression on the crowd.
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J. N. Holder
Woodstock
Congress
Bis Place
Nwa
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Managus
Annapolis
Panama
Justin
atZoelock
Zoieden
Weltzel
Minster Weltzel
DR. Hathaway 2 CO
Inman
South Broad St
Ante
Taft
Southern Railway
Blackshear
Richmond
Mr. Hail
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Supreme Courts
Prison Commission
Department of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
Representative White
Screven
State Institution For the Deaf
Representative DuBose
Clark
Thomas
Foster
Floyd
Writing Machine Co
Information Bureau For
Frank E. Block Co
Atlanta
James J. Flint
Savannah River Power Company
Commission
Spalding
Jim Flynt
Tom Watson
Court of Appeals
House Journal
Senate Journal
Connor
College of Agriculture
Soule
Agricultural College
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