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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1913

Page

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Madero Declares Fight Back as Arsenal Tense in Mexico City

Madero insists he has not fled and will fight Diaz as rebels close on the arsenal in Mexico City. He says the people back him, and a government attack on the arsenal could begin tomorrow morning with forces from Chapultepec and Cuernavaca districts converging on the capital. Diaz reportedly carries substantial cash and guards the arsenal while awaiting government action.

Madero Mexico City Francisco Madero Namonal Senora Publica Porfirio Diaz Mexico Arsenal National Palace Blanqunet Bianquet Gaperal Alvarea Cuernavaca Tory Ting Tres Marlas Guernavaca Guarda American Defense Committee Maduralalme Diez Chapultepec Park Diaz Lota Bira Vera Cruz Stdi Oleral Iiaz

Morning Paper Guides Shopping Choices

The morning newspaper shapes a shopper’s route, with ads steering where a woman investigates buying opportunities. The paper informs her purchases and prompts visits to stores offering the best offers, aligning news with consumer decisions.

Or &— Son

Book Agent Shot While Climbing Yarbrough Fence

D W Yarbrough of 724 Boulevard, a plumber, fired five shots at a drunken book agent, J T Clarke 48, of 226 Houston Street, who was found on his fence at midnight. Clarke sustained non fatal wounds and was jailed for drunk and disorderly conduct. Yarbrough faced no charges.

D. W. Yarbrough 724 Boulevard Yarbrough Grady Hospital Wood Ard Milam J.T. Clarke Houston Street Grady Polices Recorders Court Bis Mr. Yerbrough

Miss Josie Poole Tells Y W C A Girls Sharp Virtues

Miss Josie Lillian Poole addressed YWCA girls at Bessie Tift College and outlined seven resolutions. The group formed a band called the Daughters of Ruth and pledged self control, sincere speech, modest dress, avoidance of tobacco, discouragement of social drinking, home loyalty, and broad sympathy with righteous judgment.

Josie Lillian Poole Y.W.C. A Josie Lilian Poole

Indians to Lead Tammany Inauguration Parade

Washington February 1 Tammany Hall plans a March 4 parade with 25 native delegates from 25 tribes to represent American Indians in distinctive tribal dress. A tiger float was rejected. Mrs Elmer H Black discussed Peace Congress participation but no agreement reached as inauguration committee favors no women in the parade.

Washington Sebruary Tammany Hal Tammany Robert SM. Harper Lervio Elmer H. Black American Woman’s Peace Congress Jack Mnaungural

Religious frenzy ends in double murder in Staunton

In Staunton Virginia on February 10 William Campbell a man of Sampson Augusta county shot his wife after she fled to her mother. He then killed his mother in law and killed himself after placing the body in the bed. A neighbor Glen Baker escaped despite pneumonia. All victims are described as colored.

Staunton William Campbell Sampson Au Gusta County Campbell Glen Baker Lena

Suicide of John E Stillman Shocks Pensacola Crowd

Pensacola, February 10. John E. Stillman former port collector and prominent Western Worlds figure died by suicide in his office room after shooting himself. A revolver lay in his hand and a bullet wounded his brain. He left four letters to family members explaining his mind was clouded and he felt driven crazy. Stillman, 60, a Wisconsin native who came to Pensacola 17 years ago, once led the 1906 carnival march and was survived by a widow, three sons and two daughters.

Pensacola Fla John E. Stillman Stillman Wisconsin Pansacola Tree Sons

Whisky Trains For Dry States Put Under Ban

The Senate did not amend the bill, clearing the path for the measure to go to the president. A conference between the houses is not expected to be necessary, and no changes were made in the bill.

States Rights Bell Backed by Senator Bacon

Washington reports sweeping support in the Senate for Webb's bill aiding prohibition states to enforce state liquor laws. The measure passed the House earlier and aims to bar shipments of intoxicants used to violate state laws, with debates highlighting states rights and enforcement.

Senate Webb O. Bacon Mary Harris Armour Edwin ¥. Webb North Carolina John Corrigan Washington House O'Gorman New York Senate Judiciary Co Bacon Hoker Smith Tillman and Smith South Carolna Johnston Alabama Simmons Jana Querman Fletcher Florida Bankhead Paynter Kentucky Pomerens Ohto Martine New Jersey Root and Gorman Kenyon Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee House Bnl Georgia Congress Hauor

Miners and guards killed in Kanawha strike clash

Charleston W Va February 10 Sixteen dead including twelve miners and four mine guards after a fierce battle between striking coal miners and officers in Kanawha county near Mucklow Five state militia companies reached the zone Reinforcements fought a local firefight throughout the day Two officers were shot dead Martial law began with Charleston troops arrival trains across state lines equipped with machine guns communications crippled in the strike county backing the isolation of the mountains

Charleston W. Va Kanawha County Mucklow Fred W. Lester Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Staite James Hendrix Ronda la Nand Cherleston

Gibbons Denounces Lent Abuses in Public Talk

Cardinal Gibbons urged Catholics to observe Lent strictly and censured those who seek seaside or mountain resorts during the season. He accused such escapes of breaking church rules and called for abstinence from social amusements like dances and theaters for forty days.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons

Cotton Man Disappears From Huntsville Cotton Exchange

E S Heninger of Carpenter Baggott & Co vanished from Huntsville while managing the local cotton exchange. Creditors claim unpaid speculative accounts near 5000 dollars and allege Walter Gulley of Tuscaloosa bears responsibility. The exchange will operate under new management starting Monday morning.

Huntsville Ala E. S Heninger Carpenter, Baggott & Co New Orleans Hunteville Cotton Exchange Heninger Walter Gulley Tuscaloosa Exchange Gulley South Cotton Exchange

Lynn Case Goes to Jury in Georgia Court

Dublin Ga February 10 Special The Lynn case in the superior court before Judge K J Hawking heard a long day of arguments from both sides Attorneys Sturgis and W C Davis for the state and George B Davis and New for the defense spoke for hours Judge Hawkins closed the state’s case and began charging the jury which finished at midnight The jury retired with belief a verdict of acquittal or mistrial may come tonight or soon afterward

Dublin Lynn K. J. Hawking Sturgis W. C. Davis George B. Davis Adama Ria

Explosion injures opera troupe at Pryor Street storefront

Four members of the Allorn Grand Opera troupe are hurt when a gas explosion shattered a Pryor Street storefront near the Samuel G. Walker art shop. Conductor Carlo Nicosia and three chorus singers sustained cuts and bruises. contractor Z. W. Pitman burned his arms. The blast started from gas accumulating in the window area, likely ignited by a cigarette. Firemen quickly contained the blaze, and the troupe continued a performance that night with minor injuries and plastered faces.

Francia &. Prick Samuel G. Walker Art Store North Pryor Street Oi North Pryor Street Allorn Grand Opera Troup Signor Carlo Nicosia Aborn Orchestra Attenta Theater Tae Opera Chorus Beime Z. W. Pitman Mills Sienor Nicosia Samuel G. Walker Art Stor Pryor Street Opera Julia Grant Hoffman Candler Building Annex Pitman Kimball Piano Company Walker

Builder of Wigwam Dies at Indian Springs

George P. Collier, 52, known for hotel and insurance work in Macon Fitzgerald and Atlanta, died of heart failure at his Rock Castle home in Indian Springs. He built the Wigwam hotel at Indian Springs and had lived in Atlanta and Kansas City. survived by three sisters and four brothers.

Indian Springs George PF. Collier Macon Fitzgerald Atlanta Rock Castle Collie Lke Collier Akers & Collier Carria Ben Colfer C. Co Smith Bryan New ‘York City Paul Kansas City Waltz Birmingham Calvin Colifer St. Louis

Is Now Time to Boost M. and M. Standing Contest Opens Soon

The Constitution announces the M. and M. contest closes next Friday at 1 p.m. Contestants have just three and a half days to vote and register votes at the second floor contest office. Management warns against late or purchased votes and urges timely participation to secure prizes in this popular daily newspaper drive.

Magon Dixon Tine Constitution P Warn Peerember Fridar Aftornoon

Wilson planning for second term

President elect Wilson signals he will not retire after one term as house judiciary committee debates a one term amendment. Close allies expect the measure to take effect in eight years and to extend his tenure while denying re election. Senators and lawyers dispute the interpretation amid party pressure and a Baltimore platform plank urging a one term constitutional amendment. The committee plans to meet again with strong odds on passage.

Joan Corrigan, Jr Washington Wilsen House Judiciary Committee Wilson Senate White House Bryan Martine Wilson Deal Baltimore Joseph P. Tumwlty House Judiciary Cuttain

Mayor Defeated in Crematory Fight Over $75,000 Vote

Mayor Woodward suffers defeat as Alderman Everett abstains and council passes the $75,000 crematory appropriation over the mayor’s veto. A tense session ends with the mayor vowing to seek court action after delays in the $376,000 project.

Woodward James B. Everett Fourth Ward Claude L. Aahley J. T. Kimbrough A. R. Colcoré Lynch Abernathy Shepherd Statth Everett Connectl Walter Taylor Aidarmante John E. McClelland Arthur McClelland and van Dyke Board of Aldermen Sioll Council of War McClelland McCle Asia Supreme Court Willie

Weather Prophecy Reports Rain and Warmer Temperatures

Georgia local forecast notes rains at times with warmer conditions expected on Tuesday and unsettled weather midweek. Reported temperatures show a low around 29 degrees and a mean near 48 with normal ranges. rainfall totals indicate a slight deficit since last month.

Georgia Tome Zest

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