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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
5
The article states General Pancho Villa and his officers plan to advance toward Mexico City by train and forced marches with ample arms. Villa vows no quarter to captured federal officers and aims to capture the capital, planning to celebrate with a Christmas dinner for his staff at Chapultepec fortress.
Dispatches report General Mercado ordered to advance on Chinuabo from two directions as federal troops move toward Chireahua from Torreon. Villa plans southward campaign toward Chihuahua with Zapata allies nearby. Reports claim Zapata seized Nepanpa ranch near Whipa Alta and four more rebels were executed at San Lorenzo.
Hermonosiie synera Mexia reports General Rafael Bulna says two Americans Loa Midi and Willem Durr are safe and accounted for after a request to release held men. The state department voices concern while Windham is in Martlin with federals. Duna sell in ta punta tt and it is alleged the two captives may fetch a ransom.
Washington reports uneasy sentiment as Villa loyalists press, urging calm despite reports of abuses toward Spanish residents. U.S. officials cite communications gaps with rebel leaders and note fears of renewed attacks as tensions rise near town centers.
Rebels operating near the Mexican capital reportedly clashed with federal troops yesterday in Milpa Alta and San Lorenzo. The attackers are described as hostile to the federal government and were said to be accompanied by unknown forces as tensions rise in December.
December 17 aboard the Pacific steamer San Jose a Minneapolis mining man, Temes B Sexton, who has hunted a murder suspect, described a brutal massacre in which a man named Edson was tortured in front of his wife and children by band of Corra Indians. The looting followed, with Adolph Ludekce’s store at Aenponeta robbed of merchandise valued up to 40000, and the German flag raised then trampled by the bandits.
Juarez reports most foreigners in Chihuahua City are gone or hidden as Villa holds Terrazas family for ransom. U S Consul's telegrams indicate Terrazas attempted to extract cash from foreign nationals with rebels arriving to back the demand and threaten seizure of funds until payment is made.
Government dispatches report Francisco Villa denying outrages in Chihuahua City and recounting civil government efforts at Chihuahua and the enlistment of federal soldiers. He urged Carranza to move military headquarters to Chihuahua, arguing central location aids insurgent efforts. Villa affirmed loyalty to Carranza and the constitutionalist cause.
Reports from Lansing indicate long standing deception in common measures used by consumers across Michigan. Washington inspectors found that standard half bushels two quarts and one quart measures are short by design. New standards will be prepared and distributed. the state bul and food commissioner has been notified.
In the east city wall an excavated opening enabled George Glover George Je Stone and Tank Olsen to escape last night using a rope ladder from a window of the jail building. Stone is charged with impersonation of an Asia Life Insurance agent. Olsen was arrested for highway robbery. Glover recently escaped from a convict camp and faced related allegations.
Reports from New Caledonia governor via cablegram describe volcanic upheaval altering the Amben coast on the western side. East lava flows overwhelmed Presbyterian Hospital, damaged business houses and cocoa plantations, with heavy rain of cinders for five days. refugees moved to mission stations for care.
Basing December 7 Wisgi Wagaret Woodrow Wilson the presi dents ellest duphter who in car man the Washington committee of test for the presention of Coe lestiv in a public statement to Wis Sta ster a plan of useful gifts which is f liced on the capital she say she Tir wight after the whale Christmas t spr all over this mighty and prosperous land She mad it plain that ireng movement Was directed not Solel it useless Christmas ving but for the encouragement of useful Miss Wilsons suggest én was that 1 sues and othersnterested now dog sing either as indicis or ih mbination should find some are tersait and gve him or her a happy 6 semaa she furnished the ad dresses local chartable so efirs where Ssts were carefully investigated and sey thit really need help would OF SiDrited Tf this suggestion could ve taken up by song members said Wise Wit sou 3t would mean the sttang of bur ders from many anxious careworn suffering fanuh not only for one day but for mandaya to come We ask 39 not to give from a sense of obliga ion but to give for the joy of giv amd la Where gsIving Is Needed
Police Commissioner Stephen O Veara orders officers to chew gum or tobacco only discreetly while on duty and forbids visible toothpicks. Officers in uniform must not attend political rallies or conventions unless on duty, and may not ride in private automobiles. They are to assist newspaper reporters in legitimate inquiries.
Rome reports the death of Cardinal Rampolla former papal secretary of state. Pope Pius X was informed at once and asked to relay the news gently. Rampolla, long a key adviser and ally of Leo XIII in church reunification efforts, had recently met with Americans to discuss improved relations among Christian sects.
On December 17 York reports foreign remittances totaling 7.775 million dollars from New York city. Voters sent 486 884% money, up 68,000 orders and 206,000 dollars from last year. Britain received 32,000, Italy 1.447,060, Russia nearly 800,000, Liberia 1069, and sixteen other nations received smaller sums.
Crime era era. Atlanta shows rapid growth as Whitehall Street attracts deals and new grade work. Sales include Nos 440 9, Nos 265, 692 Whitehall with Browder, Picklin, and Pett acting brokers. Prudential loan funds Ponce de Leon apartments for 3.77 million, five years at 9 percent. outsiders eye Atlanta expansion.
A long OCR of 1933 real estate deeds, liens, and notices lists transfers between numerous individuals and companies with parcel details in Atlanta area streets. It includes numerous December 16 and December 11 dates, amounts, and lot descriptions, alongside a dense Lost and Found and Reward column with various personal items and contact notes.
A bizarre mix of readings by the Ramah Sisters at 11 Lorsyth Street and a Georgia dental pricing ad sit amid old rail timetables. The snippet lists travel departures, stops like Brunswick and Augusta, and multiple railroad lines with arrival and departure times, blending commerce, service ads, and obscure names in a single fragmented page. The era’s bustling transit and service culture appear through disjointed data and local business promos.
Local grocers offer Gardner’s pound and fruit cake at 3 cents per pound. Advertised deal highlights value and availability across stores. Limited quantities may sell out quickly.
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