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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
3
The Virginia received a large share of the refugees, New Jersey 115 and Rhode Island 63 saved only their hand baggage. Until conditions improve, the Americans will be cared for on the tattersails. Many children and infants suffered exposure on crowded decks of the Little Gundow but are now being treated by naval surgeons. The Wheeling arrived today.
Washington dispatch reports four days of fierce fighting at Tampico ends with Mexican federals garrison at the seawort repulsed by arrivals of gunboats and fresh ammunition and dynamite.
Dispatches from Rear Admiral Fletcher report United States medical officers ashore in Tampico hospitals aiding more than 200 wounded. One foreigner Edward Finley is injured and cared for in hospital. Refugees aboard American battle ships total 195 men 166 women 146 children as ships position limits fire from Mexican boats.
Vermonillo Seneria reports December 14 1 Although no official report had been received concerning the expulsion of Spanish residents at Chihuahua City General Venustiano Carranza arrived and asked General Villa for information on what occurred He suggested action if Villa had taken it The foreigner who supported Huerta should be jailed and punished if representations bear out The War Department in Washington was asked to investigate further and issue orders The constitutionalist government seeks details and assurance from all revolutionary chiefs
The Eranfurter Zeitung reports Huerta boasting of over one million armed men, with 1000 per state to serve locally, plus 130,000 other arms and 80,000 reserves. He says the government has organized a national defense and sought loyalty from hacendados while questioning Tepic relations and wartime alliances.
A British engineer at Kapada Abn S camp in Mexico was detained by bandits Saturday and a ransom of 180 is demanded. Reports say captors left the captive hidden in moun tainous areas as family members were urged to pay quickly. Date and location details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Bloodless but dramatic report states unknown thieves pried a Birmingham store safe. Police found signs of forced entry and items scattered near the safe. The incident is described as highly audacious with the outcome still under investigation.
War department imposes chocolate ration limits for troops as shortages ease. Reports indicate field officers and surgeons general weigh supply impacts and adjust distributions to sustain essential operations while civilian demands rise.
Refugees arriving from Chihuahua report Francisco Villa has effectively seized dictatorial control in the city. He plundered foreign property, executed civilians, and forced consuls to obey rebel orders. Spaniards faced expulsion and property seizure, with widespread disruption of commerce and fear of death for dissent.
Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements detail deaths in Atlanta and nearby areas. Names include Captain Watthew, Mrs. H. F. Brown, Mrs. C. W. Stephens, Mrs. E. J. McKibben, and others with families in Atlanta Macon Augusta and Jackson. Interment plans and service times are listed, with transfers to Chattanooga and Smoky interment wishes noted. A retail ad for gift frames closes the snippet.
A chaotic dance gathering ended in deadly violence as four men clashed, leaving Tapewool Feats Povember and Chales Tartiong dead. Other attendees WD Tunchford and Wood nom Bayer were wounded amid the fracas.
Zenus Fordham of Dublin County celebrated his 94th birthday with a dinner at his daughter Mrs T J Perry’s home attended by 125 descendants. Fordham, a long-lived county figure, has nine children, eighty-four grandchildren, fifty-four great grandchildren, and fourteen great great grandchildren among direct descendants.
Eugene Lee of 65 Summit Avenue was held up late last night by three Black men near his home and robbed of 30 cents and a gold engraved watch. Policeman Byron Henson then confronted two would be holduppers nearby, disarming them at a call box and delivering them to the police barracks as investigators link the men to a separate robbery case.
Surgeon William M Wheeler of the US Navy died at the naval hospital after a long illness. He served about fifteen years and was last stationed at the Norfolk navy yard in Virginia. He is survived by his widow and three children. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.
Tickets on sale December 17 with inclusive rates through January 1 1914. Fares expire at midnight January 6 1914. Consult ticket agent at Central of Georgia Railway for details and eligibility.
In New York on December 14 Jenny Tener of the National League increases the schedule committee by appointing Charles H Ebbets, president of the Brooklyn club, and Jon Heydler, secretary of the league. Barney Dri t fuss, president of the Pittsburgh club, announced the move tonight.
The text indicates that the individual will continue to head the committee and act as the personal representative of President Tener. It notes ongoing leadership and formal representation duties within the organization. The exact context or organization is not specified in the fragment.
Fifteen persons injured when a West Pennsylvania Railway trolley car ran out of control and plunged down a sixty foot embankment at the Dickerson Run end of the line near Connellsville. Six serious injuries reported. patients transported to Sewell Ogilvie Hospital.
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