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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for headaches biliousness indigestion sour stomach and foul gases. It promises a cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels overnight with a 10 cent box and claims long lasting bowel action for months.
The report states that more than 500000 rounds of ammunition and several rifles and machine guns seized by US troops from federals crossing from Ojinaga will be kept at Fort Bliss despite embargo actions. Spaniards in El Paso fear Villa will execute Spaniards captured at Torreon, while constitutionalist agents say Villa may be misunderstood but insists Spaniards sided with federals and he will shoot them.
Mexico City February 4 El Palo and other papers charge President Wilson with masking neutrality while favoring mercantilism and allowing arms to reach Villa and bandits. El Pais lauds Huerta, claims Yankee meddling and frontier intervention approach, while Imparciel mocks Wilson as accomplice of outlaws.
Report from Chihuahua dated February 4 describes skirmishes near Torreon and Mapimi where federal troops repelled rebel forces under General Urbina. With General Villa arriving from Juarez, rebels anticipate Torreon campaign while awaiting ammunition and rations for a general engagement. Observers note a worsening atmosphere of terror amid revolutionary shifts.
Washington February 4 Special Representative Hell of Georgia helped secure passage in the House of an amendment setting rural delivery carriers salaries at 1150 a year for routes above 24 miles and 2250 per mile. An increase of 10 percent on shorter routes was also approved. Hell pushed for 1200 but a point of order halted final action. An amendment to allow parcel rates for seeds bulbs shrubs and cuttings was also adopted, aiding farmers nationwide though past rates were prohibitive.
Lom ero and Co, a large stave exporting firm based in New Orleans, is placed in the hands of a receiver following an application by a creditor. The petition estimates assets around 10 000 while noting further details and debts. The firm conducts heavy dealings with Fry Miers Co and Cawton Berthon Co and holds properties in Mobile Pensacola Savannah and other points in Alabama and Louisiana.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick remedy for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims the product smooths, softens, and adds gloss within minutes, with two weeks showing new hair sprouting all over the scalp and stopping further shedding.
Lucius W. Littauer and his brother William were fined 1008 each and given six months in jail for smuggling jewels with the court suspending the jail term. They pleaded guilty to smuggling and conspiracy to defraud, admitting bringing valuables into the United States without duty. The judge condemned their actions, noting a former congressman's misconduct, and ordered restitution of 14000 while suspending the jail term for five years.
New York city February telegram from Miss Mabel Boardman shows the American Red Cross designated JS White Engineering to lead and finance the vast Hai river flood control project in China. A Chinese government commissioner travels to the U S as five engineers are chosen to supervise. The goal is to raise 20 000 000 dollars within a year.
Fort Smith Arkansas February 4 An announcement states that Central Coal and Coke Co of Kansas City and 1000 miners at Huntington Bonanza and Hartford Arkansas who went on strike last week have reached an adjustment and will return to work tomorrow The strike began last Wednesday with United Mine Workers alleging the company refused to abide by arbitrators awarding 1000 to four men and discrimination in employment The company will pay over the sum plus $1 a day to each idle miner totaling about 8000 as agreed in a pact between operators and the miners union all disputes go to arbitrators whose decision is final
Washington February 4 Special Legislation to prevent watered securities and shield investors was proposed by Representative William Lobley Howard of Georgia. The measure expands Simms Tennessee plan, requires a sinking fund and I C C approval for stock and bond issues by interstate rail corporations. Howard’s proposal would force annual retirement provisions, using a $1,000,000 twenty year bond issue as example.
Japanese consul general in New York Kame taro Iijimi announces a movement to unite all New York Japanese societies into a single league to voice opinions and promote better Japan United States relations. He notes aims to help injustices in California and plans to extend the league nationwide.
New York reports that Rodman Wanamaker funds a purely scientific test of aeronautics a long range flying boat to cross the Atlantic in 12 to 15 hours without alighting. The craft modeled on a hydro seaplane will use a front tractor screw and 200 horsepower. Potential pilots include Lt John Tower and Lt Porte. The project aims to argue for world peace by showing naval dreadnoughts may be rendered obsolete.
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