Rebels Seize British Consulate Flag Contempt Amid Tampico Fight
Juarez reports say Mexican rebels seized the British vice consulate and abducted Placed Terrazas Jr amid a demand for $250,000. Foreign consuls protest the violation of asylum under a foreign flag as American and other foreigners face risk but no injuries reported in Tampico fighting on day one.
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Luis Terrazas, Jr
Chihuahua City
Tampico
Juarez
Mexico
Chihuahua
Tula Terrazes, Jr
Tartaras
Comsul Scobell
Scobell
Francisco Villa
Mexico City
Washington
United States
Marion Letcher
Terrazas
Edwards
Tuarez
Calauarlua
Veracruz
Clarence A. Bmfer
America
State Department
Chester
Tacoma
Pletcher
Fletcher
Huerta Not Worried By Tampico Battle
Mexico City December 11 President Huerta appeared untroubled by Tampico’s danger as rebels fought near Dona Cecilia freight yards and federal forces retreated into the city Officials indicated possible resistance though private messages carried less optimism.
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Huerta
Tampico
Mexico City
Tacubaya
Subudh
Unerta
Desperate Battle Likely on the Border
A Mexican civil conflict report notes General Salvador Mercado with 4,000 federal troops at Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas preparing to block a rebel advance. Francisco Villa’s rebel force nears Torreon and Zacatecas while Juarez headquarters receive intent to press north. Five federals die near Juarez as rebels threaten key border positions amid renewed fighting. Madrid bank near collapse amid Mexican rebellion and financial strains.
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Salvador Mercado
Ojinaga
Prestiiio
Texas
Chinaga
Ofinsea
Francisco Villa
Torreon
Zacatecas
Chihuahus
Juarez
Gjinage
Xail
Fe Federals
Madero
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Mizell-Les Will Case
After three weeks the Lee will hearing ends without verdict as jurors request reinstruction on undue influence and mental incapacity. Judge Bell, holding the case in Bell division court, sent the panel to dinner then back to the courtroom for further guidance. The estate, valued over 50 000 dollars, centers on competing wills favoring Mrs Barte Mizell and the two sisters Maud Lee Thompson and Emma G. Les, amid family estrangement and a forgery claim by handwriting expert Carvalho of New York.
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Lee Will
Vase Long
Lea
Judge Bells Division
Superior Court
Carvalho
New York City
Larue Mizell
Slaters
Gen Wood To Leave Post As Chief Of Staff
Washington December 11 An official statement from Secretary Garrison announces Major General Leonard Wood will cease to be chief of staff of the United States Army on April 2. The four year detail ends, with no extension, despite war or emergency provisions. Garrison defends the law and refutes pressure to retain Wood, stressing the secretary's right to select a successor and refusing to acknowledge any campaign to influence the decision.
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Washington
Garrison
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Wood
Linfit
House of Representatives
Richmond
Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
Upderwood
United States
Underwood
Mann
Representative Moon
Tennessee
Hirbson
Democratic Party
Ascmed Rci
Bauer
Rds
Mr. Underwood
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Allows Rural Carriers to Deliver Parcels
Washington December 11 Blakeslee authorized postmasters at second class offices with city and rural delivery to use rural carriers for parcel post within city limits to speed holiday handling.
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Washington
Blakeslee
30 Minute Parking Rule Proposed for Whitehall Zone
Aldermanic committee backs a thirty minute limit for street parking in the Whitehall Pryor area under the proposed traffic law, with a two minute streetcar stop rule and boundary changes. Merchants and officials debate extensions for women shoppers, fire safety concerns, and practical impacts on busy Atlanta streets.
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Aldermanic
Whitehall Street
Stecris
Gan
Beaumont Davison
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Company
Goeda
Pryor
Forsyth Street
Etts Street
Hing
Mitchell
Trinity
Peachtreee
Whitehall Streets
Forrest Avenue
Mitchell Street
Committee of Council
Chamber of Commerce
F. 4 Spratting
Whitehall
Council
John W. Grant
Grant
W. G Humphbrieg
Mr. Davison
Walter Cooper
Davison
Whitehill Streat
Chicago
Afr. Davison
Atlanta
Chi
Whitewall Street
Cooper
Aldermanic Committee
Auanta
Edgewood Avenues
Decatur
Peachtree
Edgewood
Record Divorce Decree Boom Sets City Pace
In Chicago Judge Bald presided over a batch of contested divorces, with a call of B83. Over the last three months more than 900 decrees have been signed, signaling a record pace in the dispatch of divorce litigation.
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Chicago
Baldwin
Trial of priest Hane Schmidt in New York
The trial of Hane Schmidt, a priest and self confessed slayer of Anna Aumuler, draws attention before Judge Todter in New York. Schmidt remains unconcerned, wearing a fur overcoat and derby hat as three lawyers defend him. Prosecution, led by James A Delschanty, includes Deacon, Murphy, and Morria Keanle.
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Hane Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Hudson River
Todter
New York
Hs Fair
W. M. Kt. Olcott
T. J. McManus
Alphonse G Koelble
James A Delshanty
Deacon
Murphy
Morria Keanle
Olcott
McManus
New York City
Taft Backs Wilson in Mexican Dilemma at New York Lecture
Former President Taft, addressing the New York Peace Society, defended the Monroe doctrine as a protectorate to aid neighbors and civilization while warning against imposing ideals. He discussed intervention in Mexico's chaos, the cost in lives and treasure, and urged unity with the president and secretary of state to present a united front to Europe. Taft praised Roosevelt but urged limits on doctrine and cautioned against undermining judicial independence and continental justice.
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New York
William H. Taft
New York Peace Society
Taft
San Domingo
Central American
Mexico
United States
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Tatt
Rent
South America
Mr. Taft
Wwe
Chang Or
Couree
Oglethorpe Fund Reaches 180736 In Atlanta Appeal
Atlanta progress on the Oglethorpe University fund totals 180736 with 69064 still needed. reports from the Thursday luncheon at the Piedmont show 33 of 34 canvassing groups active. Students from Boys High School raise over 500 and faculty plus students contribute. Notable gifts include 1000 from Hon Brown and 500 from Mrs E H Continued on Page Fourteen.
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Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe University
Commlttess
Atlanta
Oglethorpes
Oylethorpe
Alder Atlantang
Jare
Fiedmont
Joel Hunter
Lieve’ High
Boye High School
Fuesilay
T. Brown
Brown Randolph. Parker & Scott
Prohibition clash shakes House during Hobson Underwood exchange
At the Atlanta convention a large turnout of hotel men gathered for the seventh annual Georgia Hotel Men’s Association session. The event opened with a banquet, speeches, and a program featuring notable figures from Augusta, Atlanta, and Chicago.
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Georgle Hotel Men's Association
Whitil
F. Lotton
Ansley
Ed’ L. Brown
Kingball
Se Barnes
the Majestic
H.M. Dutton
Piedmont
James ‘T. Wiliams
Cafe Durand
Fred Houser
Hotel Men's Association
Kimball
Grandchildren Seek Relics of Jefferson Davis in War Office
Relics of Jefferson Davis long kept in the secretary of war’s office are under review by Brigadier General Crowder and Secretary Garrison to determine if surrender requires an act of Congress. The items include Davis family clothing, pistols, and artifacts tied to Davis’s capture. Colorado relatives petition for return of the relics.
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Jefferson Davis
Secretary of War
Garrison Hes
Army
Crowder
Gseide
Forsyth, Georgia banker named national bank examiner
Washington December 11 Active Comptroller Kane tonight announced the appointment of Thomas I Fletcher of Forsyth Georgia as national bank examiner He will be assigned to a vacancy in the district comprising south Georgia and Florida The position pays about 6000 a year
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Washington
Kane
Thomas I. Fletcher
Forsyth, Gas
National Bank
South Georgia
Florida
Canadian Minister Cochrane Heads to Atlanta
Charleston December 11 The Canadian minister of railways and canals Frank C Cochrane and his party leaving Summerville resort village for Augusta and Atlanta will spend one day in each city. They will then proceed to origin Canada to the minister residence accompanied by his wife Edith Cochrane their family physician Dr H F Preston and the party physician.
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Charleston
S. C
Frank C. Cochrane
Summerville
Augusta
Atlanta
Origne
Anada
Edith’ Cochrane
Hlf. Preston
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