Shots Exchange Near Presidio and Bankers Block Huerta Aid
Mexican and American troops traded fire two miles west of Presidio Texas with Luis Orozco among the dead. Americans warned Huerta’s commander not to repeat the incident as clashes spread. Across the Atlantic Paris bankers refused to finance Huerta, threatening to place the unissued loan elsewhere.
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Robbers Strike Mexican Refugees Near Marfa Texas
Two Mexican refugees who fled through Mexico with $2,000 were robbed on American soil near Marfa Texas last night after their hired driver took them toward town. Bandits wrecked the automobile by piling ties on a bridge as a posse pursues the robbers.
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Villa vows to protect foreigner rights in Chihuahua
General Francisco Villa issued a state palace notice promising protection for foreigners and Mexican citizens who have given support to Huerta. He warned of severe penalties for looting or harming noncombatants and affirmed sympathy with U.S. wishes while promising swift action against Huerta supporters. The statement covered Chihuahua and the southern campaign.
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Ilfa
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Woodberry and North Avenue Presbyterian Girls Battle Ends In Win
After a close basketball game Woodberry wins over North Avenue Presbyterian as captain Miss Lacey Inman laments beating the rival team by a large margin and admits she cannot helm such a strong band of players.
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North Avenue
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Woodberry School For Girls Friends
Woodberry
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Woodberry Court
Atlanta School Board Extends Fall Term for 191%
The Atlanta board of education unanimously voted to add two extra school days in June after dismissing early for Christmas. Teachers objected to today’s disruption but parents praised the extra time for students to prepare for exams and events. The board also eyed summer playgrounds with a $1,200 budget request and created an assistant principal position for East Atlanta and Oakland City schools with two new hires awaiting placement.
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Whhich
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East Atolanta
Oakland
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Nelle Orr
Killed lodge mate by mistake for burglar
Norfolk. Va December 1 F Wilson 27 was shot and killed early today by Dr A Saunders who mistook Wilson for a burglar The theory from Wilsons family is that he had been drinking and was left on the wrong corner by carriers guiding him home He and Dr Saunders belonged to the same Masonic lodge.
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Daring Auto Theft Charged to Young Couple
A young couple in a derided overcoat and fur lined attire allegedly stole Mr. Rupelys yellow Oakland touring car in front of the Atlanta National Bank building. A traffic officer saw the theft execution and the car was found returned at 6:39 with oil low and radiator steaming, after a suspected joy ride through Whitehall street. The incident adds to a recent spate of auto thefts alarming police and owners.
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Last Summons Comes to Rev. T. E. Converse
Rev. Thomas E. Converse pastor of Druid Park Presbyterian church died at 9 o clock Thursday night at his home 163 Linwood avenue after about three months illness He was born in Philadelphia Pa seventy two years ago He lived in Kentucky where he married He edited The Christian Observer and was editor of The Presbyterian of the South Surviving are his wife three daughters Misses Sarah Rosa Irvine and Mildred Converse and a brother James Converse of Morristown Tenn Funeral services will be held some time Saturday
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Christian Observer
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Presbyterian of the South
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Mildred Converse
James Converse
Morristown
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Preacher and Wife Fined for Refusing Bible Kiss
In Chattanooga Tennessee on December 18 justice Burke Priddy fined Reverend Roy Cotham and Sam Helv tom and the minister's wife for declining to kiss the Bible. The minister, charged with several offenses, was ordered to the workhouse but released later via writ of habeas corpus.
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Danbury Hatters Case Won for Loewe and Co in Appeals Court
New York December 18 United States court of appeals upheld a judgment for DR E Loewe Co against United Hatters of North America for 252139 with interest totaling about 272000. The decision affirms that anti trust laws apply to union boycotts and interstate business. The Danbury case spans years with testimonies from labor leaders and Gompers. Continued on Page Two.
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John Mitehlal
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Boynott
Currency Bill Advances Toward Final Passage
In Windlsington December 18 the administration currency bill moved rapidly toward final passage in the Senate after the last opposition amendment was defeated. Democratic amendments were adopted with limited debate as leaders anticipated a quick bill conclusion, possibly by Monday or Tuesday. The House expected action to send the measure to the president, with a holiday recess to follow.
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Calamity Howlers Scorned by Champ Clark in House
In Washington December 14 Speaker Clark blasted Representative Mann and other leaders as the greatest calamity bowlers. He contended the country faces no panic and that Democratic tariff and currency reform are not destroying business, urging passage of the currency bill and rebutting GOP warnings.
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New York
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Hilles
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Progress of the Republic
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Kansas City
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Weather Forecast Prophecy for Weekend
Local weather report predicts fair and cooler conditions. Friday and Saturday will stay mild with a low around 2 degrees and a high near 2. Rainfall is minimal in the past 24 hours. Deficiency since month start and year start estimated around 0.13 inches and 7.74 inches respectively.
Seven Atlanta candidates seek Broyles place in court race
Judge Broyles announces candidacy for the court of appeals. Seven Atlantans join the field for police court judge vacancies and the unexpired term of Judge Ben Hill in the state contest. The crowded race could shape Georgia politics with early declarations and party primary plans.
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Atlanta
Court of Appeals
Ed. 5. Roan
Ben H. Hi
Thomas H. ‘Goodwin
Gary Guess
George B. Johnson
W. H. Preston
Judse Broyles
Tudse Tou Botte
Rice Walsh
Inchis
Georgia
Judge Pottle
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