President Wilson braces for Mexico crisis amid widespread support
Cabinet and officers arranged rapid notification for developments as President Wilson weighs action. Secretary to the President Tamuity stays in Washington while Bryan’s return is anticipated. Telegraphs and letters flood the White House praising his stance on Mexico, while Americans flee across the border to Tampico areas and toward New Orleans Galveston Cuba or Europe. Consul Lauher reports a transport of 54 men 28 women 17 children and other foreigners from Chihuahua to El Paso slowed by tracks, forecasting uncertain arrival times.
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Washington
Tamuity
New Jersey
Bryan
White House
Ecountry
Wilson
Mexico
Rosen
Senate Department
Tampica
San Luis Potosi
Saracent
Grecia
Vera Drum
New Orleans
Galveston
Iis
Cuba
Europe
Lauher
Chihwhua
el Paso
Huerta
Mexico City
EL Diario
Victoriano Huerta
el Pais
el Independiente
Imparcial
Gambon
Joan Lind
Federico Gamboa
United States of America
David
W. A. Hancock Seeks Alderman Seat From Eighth Ward
A letter from residents and supporters urges W A Hancock to run for alderman from Atlanta eighth ward. Hancock thanks signers, pledges service to the ward and city, and notes five years as council treasurer and strengths in committee work. He states independence from any interest or ticket and emphasizes merit and local roots.
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W. A. Hancock
H. van Dyke
Alex W. Smith
Victor Lamar Smilth
Mo Welker
Etta
Thornton
Peters
John & Murphy
Frank
Foster
West
W. L. Cosgrove
Gerald Selby
M.D
Hlawkins
Charles F. Whitner
Fair Dodd
William A. Wimbish
W. T
Eighth
Elanthc
Tarrefots
Howard
God Paowle
Atlanta
Lermit
Akin
Sery
Ady
W.oal
Alex OW
Refugees head to New Orleans with others en route
Refugees who fled Durango for Vera Cruz were due to reach New Orleans tomorrow. Fourteen more aboard the steamer City of Mexico are also bound for the same city from Vera Cruz. Huerta’s chances improved by president’s message amid Spanish papers.
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Durango
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
City of Mexico
Mexican rebels glad over Wilson message in Texas
At Eagle Pass on August 28 General Jesus Carranza acting head of the constitutionalists said the President Wilson message is satisfactory though Huerta will likely face renewed fighting. Carranza, at Falas Negras provisional capital, urged US recognition to deprive Huerta of credit and funds needed to continue rule. The absence of Governor Carranza who fights at Torreon is noted.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Wilson
Jesus Carranza
Flearas Negras
Carranza
Torreon
Carranza Vald
Luwar
Huerta
Peasa
Mexico
United States
Three trappers dispute Eskimo discovery claim
Three Fort Simpson trappers G I Deschan neault Joseph and Willers Hudson return from the far north denying Vilhjalmur Stefansson as discoverer of a blonde Eskimo tribe. They say an Eskimo guide led them to a camp where they met a white skinned people who spoke of larger tribes nearby and they spent three weeks collecting skins.
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Dmonton
Alta
Fort Simpson
G. I. Deschanneault
Joseph and
Willers Hudson
Vilhjalmar Stefanssen
Archic
Eskimos
Arctic
Stefanason
Increase in State Taxable Property for 1913
Complete returns of all property for ad valorem taxation in 1913 total 9,867,698,725, up from 9,252,403,83, an increase of 615,295, etc. County returns show aggregate 723,831,816 versus 704,337,228 last year, an rise of 19,294,582. Public service and insurance corp returns to comptroller general total 148,598,6 terms, with tax due of 719,886.08 and other taxes 5,689.13, making 725,521.18. Collection expected within ten days to two weeks, increasing state income after costs.
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Comptrollar-General
Mills
Jeff Davis
Jenkins
Beker
Johnson
Bartow
Laurens
le Batartt
Berrian
Liberty
Ben Hill
Seine
Lincoln
Lowndes
Bryan
Madison
Bulloch
Saener A
Ge Burke
Marlon de
Butts
Mcintosh
Carroll See
Butchell
Catoosa
Monroe
Ae Montgomery
Oglethorpeakeeti
Clayton
Paulding Wee
Pickens
Colquitt
Abla
Polk
Columbia
Pulaski
Coweta
Putnam
Crawford
Arene
Crisp
Les
Quitman
Randolph
Artes Dade
Raben
Dawson Ata
Richmond
Decatur
Rockdale
DeKalba
Dodge
Schley Ce
Deoly
Dougherty
Tad Ro
Ban Spalding
Douglas
Stewart
Awe
Stephens
Sumter
Ait
Echols
Talbot
Effingham
Tallaferra
Elbert Wees
Tattnall
Seta
Floyd I'S
Thomas
Forsyth Sa
Pete Cees
Franklin
Toombhs
Fulton Ate i. Ae
Gilmer Fae
Turner
Gordon i
Grady
Upson
Greene
Walker
Gwinnet
Walton
Habersham
Ware
Hal
aVarton
Washington
Haralson Hancock
Wayne
Henry
Houston
Wilkess
Irwin
Wilkinson tAan
Jackson Ord
Jasper
Montgomery and
Wheeler
Pulask and
Bleckley
Debate over higher income tax rates for large incomes
Washington reporters note democratic members of the finance committee favored raising income taxes on large incomes with proposed 5 percent on over 100000, 6 percent over 250000, and 7 percent over 500000. Also touches on tariff topics and civil service exam points amid party tensions and upcoming votes.
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Washington
Finance Committee
G A R Meet Arrangements Set in Chattanooga
Bridgeport Conn August 29 Commander In Chief Alfred B Beers of the Grand Army of the Republic announces national headquarters will move to Hotel Patten Chattanooga on September 13 The Chattanooga encampment parade is at 7 pm September 17 First business session opens at 10 am September 14 Officer of the day will be C W Baker Tennessee
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Bridgeport
Conn
Alfred B. Beers
Grand Army of the Republic
Suea Ardera
Hotel Patten
Chattanooga
C. W. Baker
Tennessee
Stockton Brother of Famous Author Found Dead
Philadelphia August 29 William S. Stockton brother of the late Frank H. Stockton, author, was found dead in his apartments today. Death is believed due to apoplexy.
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W. S. Stockton
Philadelphia
William S. Stockton
Frank H. Stockton
Thirteen Convicts Escape From Tennessee Jail
Thirteen prisoners escaped from a Tennessee jail early today by sawing the bars and lifting doors from the hinges in Jonesboro. Officers were in pursuit as investigators described the escape and possible accomplices.
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Nashville
Tenn
Aveust
Johnston City
Jonesboro
McDermott Denies Lobby Charges in Loan Shark Probe
Representative J. T. McDermott of Illinois testifies before the House lobby committee in Washington and denies taking funds or trying to influence action on the loan shark bill. He calls Mulhall and McMichael’s charges dreams and pledges about personal loans and a 1910 campaign contribution.
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Washington
J. T. McDermott
Winois
House Lobby Committee
J. M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
J. H. McMichael
House
Courke
Brewers Association
George D. Morning
Mulhall
McMichael
McDermott
Burns
Samuel Gonuwers
Harold F. McCormick
Votes Promised Georgia Women
Mary L. McLenden president of the Georgia Women's Suffrage association opened a crowded capitol meeting urging equal rights for Georgia women. Speakers including Rev. A M Hughiett attorney Leonard J Grossman and Dr M C Hardin outlined plans for a state-wide campaign to secure suffrage at the next legislative session.
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Georgia
Mary L. McLenden
Georgia Women's Suffrage Association
A. Gresham
Waynesboro
Wag
Miss Gresham
Venia
Men's League
Leonard J. Grossman
State Association
Grossman
Mal
Groasman
Atlanta
M. C. Hardin
Suffrags Advocates
Hardin
Charles McDaniels
McDaniels
Open meet issue noted at Ansley event
A disrupted gathering at Ansley raises questions about the open meeting and its scheduling. Officials confirm confusion over attendance and proceed to reschedule the session with clearer guidelines for attendees and participants.
Take Groves The Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless Chili
Fragmentary notice cites a medicinal tonic claiming quinine and iron boost blood and the whole system. Mentions Diplerio riches and general tone of old pharmacy advertising.
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