American Kidnapped by Huerta Soldiers
An American citizen, Vorgara, was kidnapped from an island in the Rio Grande near Palafox and taken to Nuevo Laredo after being struck from the Texas side. Consul Garrett reported the incident and demanded his release while authorities investigate the claim of stolen horses later used as pasture.
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Senna
Clendsie Vorsare
Rio Grande
Palafox
Garrett
Nuevo Laredo
Vorgara
Gonsul Garrett
Salana
Texas Rangers
Executed Brother and Stepfather Amid Mexican Conflict
In Peargon Pennsylvania Mexican Captain Rateal Martinez executed his brother and his stepfather for murder amid civil unrest near Juarez. Five others, including two police, were killed as crowds watched. The attacks targeted Mormon settlers in Cojonia Jaarez. The executions followed orders from General Villa and former Maxima Castillo followers who had turned against settlers. The incident comes as Huerta eyes fiat currency expansion and tighter investment taxes to fund the government.
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Peargon
Wninvania
Fortune of
Rateal Martinez
Charles Redd
Co Jonia
Jaarez
Martinez
Barrisan
Villa
Guerilla Warfare Planned by Huerta Forces
Federal troops massed near the Sonora Chinahua boundary in Cajon Bany, Douglas district, to wage guerrilla warfare against the constitutionalists. Local Huerta sympathizers report 75 federal guerrillas have left Douglas in the past week, with Agent LeLLvier confirming the movement.
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Huerta
Douglas
Cajon Banila
Sonora-Chinuahuaulate
Constitutionalst
Lellvier
End All That Eczema Misery End All That Eczema Misery
An advertisement touts 1% ZEMO as a new wonder antiseptic liquid to stop itching and ease eczema. It promises immediate relief and urges readers to try a bottle, claiming broad availability through druggists and local Atlanta outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Frank Edmondson Driz Co
Soursey & Munn
HH Cone Drug Co
Elkin Deeg Co
Gunter-Watkins Brug Co
Constitutionalists Concentrate at Agua Prieta Next
Reported troops of the constitutionalists would begin concentrating at Agua Prieta in Sonora next, signaling renewed strategic deployment as the border area gauges movements and potential engagements.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Virginia University Wins Athletic Meet at Baltimore
The joint indoor meet of Jonas Hopkins University and the Maryland National Guard drew top contenders led by Brock Cannan, Jack Tait, and Paterson. Virginia, Georgetown, and Johns Hopkins won key events including the 106-yard dash, 100 yard hurdles, 880 yard open handicap, and relays, with Virginia tallying 21 points and Georgetown 22 in a close team result.
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Baltimore
Jonas Hopkins University
Maryland National Guard
Amons
Beiving Brock Cannan Cha
Jack’ Tait
Georgetown University
Catholic University
University of Virgina
Georgetown University Belynd
Johns Hopkins University
Warmer
Johns Hopking University
Wendy Kelsey
Brome University
Virginia
Hier U Wisity
Georgetown
Tappan Tohns Hopkins
Heighe
Johns Hopkins
University of Pennsylvania
Finley in Birmingham Attempted Suicide and Assault Charge
Yiermmeghun Ala February 14. W C Finley, a lumberman, attempted suicide by slashing both wrists at his home. He was placed in jail charged with assault with intent to murder, claiming Birmingham allows citizens to kill each other without punishment, yet his self harm was met with immediate detention.
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Yiermmeghun
WC Finley
Russian Attitude Toward Jewish Ophthalmologists
Berliner periodical notes agitation to block the 12th international congress of ophthalmology in St Petersburg due to Jewish exclusion. The interior minister grants universal entry and stay to all members, but the late announcement sparks regret and calls for timely action to avoid a diplomatic tangle.
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The
American Medical Association
St Petersburg
Russia
Professon
Br Hirschberg
Berlin
Ealy
Bellarminot
Berliner Klimsche Wochenschrift
Moscow
Fyopke
Rudolph Virchow
Fine Clothing at Reduction Prices
Very choice suits and overcoats of the Alfred Benjamin make offered at special price reductions. High quality and excellent style. Present assortment includes splendid selections.
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Alfred Benjamin
Snowstorm Delays Ships and Claims Several Lives
A severe snowstorm causes widespread shipping delays along the Atlantic coast with 33 vessels overdue. Fifteen coasters wait in the lower bay for safe harbor while wireless reports indicate ships from Hamburg Liverpool Havre and Southampton will reach port later. Local deaths include Robert MekKing in Bayonne and an unidentified man found on a Third Avenue hallway. William Clotans dies after a 2 mile snow trek in Paterson and Elizabeth Simpson is found frozen in a Brooklyn snowdrift.
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Weather Bureau
Wendy
Hamburg
Campana
Liverpool
Savoie
Havre
St Lews
Southampton
Stock Exchange
Robert MekKing
Bayonne
Central Reailroad
New Jersey
Third Avenue
William Clotans
Paterson
Elizabeth Simpson
Brooklyn
Nine Lives Claimed by Great Blizzard
A severe blizzard off New London on February 14 caused the loss of nine lives as four coal barges split from a tug towing them from New Haven. Rescue efforts by tug Salviation and larger vessel Satution continued, with two barges safely brought to port and searches by government and naval tugs ongoing. Snowstorms also hit Philadelphia and Pennsylvania with up to 14 inches in spots, followed by sleet and rain and warnings of more cold weather.
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Huerta
Mexico City
Aow
Sng
Touerta
New York
Bennequen
New Londorn
Long Island
Salviation
Phny Bisk
New Haven
Bartlet¢s Reef
Comefield Light
Edward Giligan
Satutation
Brennan Aho
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Breau
Two Outgoing Ships Escape Pounding Seas Near Capes
Norfolk dispatch reports two outgoing steamers escaped destruction in a winter gale near the Capes. The Katherine Park ran aground in a blizzard while seeking Chesapeake Bay, later reaching port uninjured with a crew of thirty six. A second unidentified tramp rode out a thirty mile northeast storm before slipping away. The Onondaga revenue cutter and a wrecking tug stood by as the Park returned under its own steam.
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Norfolk
Capes
Katherine Park
Chesaneake Bay
Anybreak
Cape Henry
Lafesavera
Onondaga
Cott
New Ouvneans
Hamburg
Heavy Snow Blankets Connecticut Stateswide Drifted Roads Blocked
A severe winter storm left Connecticut buried under about eighteen inches of snow with drifts up to ten feet. Mountain roads were impassable and streetcar and trolley traffic slowed or halted. At Suffield twelve men spent the day trapped in a trolley car while coastal surf damaged shore property.
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New Mavenna
Connecticut
Suffield
Revenue Cutters Rush to Aid Stranded Schooners
Two revenue cutters respond to distress calls as Seminole sails to Bayard Hopkins 25 miles southwest of Diamond Shoals light ship and Pamlico speeds to Lucretia near Middleton anchorage in Pamlico Sound. Lucretia reported in critical condition under Captain ED Sewall.
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Seminole
Bayard Hopkins Jn Digness
Diamond Shoals
Pamlico
Lucretia
Middleton
Pamlico Sound
ED Sewall
Bayard Hopkins
Diamond Shoals Mint
Pamilco
Sam Crane a liar says Dolph Brannen
A scathing confrontation unfolds as Dolph Brannen accuses Sam Crane of outright lying about graft in the police department. Crane vows an investigation and legal action, naming Thomas Bayne and Brannen, with Brannen denying charges and demanding substantiated proof. The board weighs Crane's evidence and plans a formal inquiry.
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Sam Crane
Dolph Brannen
Crane
Delph Hrannen
Samuel C Crane
Atlanta Attorne
Hrannen
Thomas Bayne
Vaye Urame
Jim
Brannen
The
Constitution
Board of Police Core Missioners
George Johnson
Satuchas
Commissioner Johnson
Cief Beatera
Chief Sanford
Detective Department
Reavers
Cranes
Chief Beavers
Fain
Woodward
Police Department
Police Board
Aramat
Ourneys
Dolph Brennan
Hammond
Henry Jennings
Beavers
Rayne
Brennan
Verney Garner
Johnson
Hog cholera warned by farm paper writer
Judson Welliver, Washington correspondent for a national farm paper based in Springfield, Ohio, discusses hog cholera in an extract. He notes global presence, Ohio origins, high fatality rates, and links between poor hygiene and susceptibility, urging cleaner practices to curb spread.
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National Farm Paper
Springfield
Ohio
Judson , Welliver
Washington
Owea
Althy
Oldest Marlboro Postmaster Dies at 74
Marlboro Mass February 14 Johnny Pay believed to be the country’s oldest postmaster in active service died early today aged 74. He was appointed in 1865 and served since. He lost a leg and an arm at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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Marlboro Mass
Jonny Pay
Patt
Chancellorsville
Southern Railway Announces Atlanta to Washington Round Trip Sale
The Southern Railway offers round trip tickets from Atlanta to Washington for 19.35 dollars with sales on February 16, 17, and 18. Return limit is February 26, 1914 and fares from other stations are listed.
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Washington, D.C
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Washington, D. C
Altamaha Bridge To Ease Auto Route To Florida
Brunswick Ga February 14 news that on February 28 a large bridge over the Altamaha River will be in place linking Glynn and McIntosh counties and trains on the Georgia Coast and Piedmont railroad will operate over it in days. The new crossing will cut the seven mile river ferry and two to four hour loading time to a ten minute auto crossing. A Baldwin Locomotive Works auto transfer car will move cars over the trestle without occupants leaving the vehicle, greatly lowering crossing costs and boosting southern auto travel.
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Brunswick
Altamaha River
Glynn
McIntosh
Georgia Coast and Piedmont Railroad
Florida
Savannah Brunswick
Jacksonville
Altamahe River
Darien
Glynn County
GCG & P
Baldwin Locomotoa
Garter Scandal Shocks London Society In Lady Ancaster Home
Lady Ancaster hosts Prince and Princess Alexander of Teck when a guest’s gown slips revealing a garter. The startled hostess orders the guest to cover up as intrigue swirls about a forged introduction and etiquette lapses amid a season of American reach and social risk.
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London
Ancaster
Eloise Breese
New York
Harry Higgins
An‘caster
Alexander of
Teck
arivedMia
Millionaire Coats Family Deaths Leave Vast Fortunes
London reports the Coats family's dramatic declines over two years with James Coats and Archibald Coats among the deceased. Their estates total about 49.09 million, enriching the British exchequer while none left charity. The surviving Coats were noted as generous during life.
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London
Goats
Thread Millionaires
James Coats
Archibald Coats
Sir James Coats
PM Coats
Sir James
Peter Coats
Coats
American Duels Myth Stimulates Suicide Reports in Europe
Berlin reports cite seven suicides in Europe over three years blamed on a supposed American duel ritual. Psychologists refute the concept as romantic invention, noting Europeans misread dueling as an honorable American gamble for life. Experts say the craze reflects misattribution rather than real practice.
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Berlin
Sivt
United States
Germany
Europe
Hans Gross
Bell Directory Goes To Press In February
The next Bell Telephone Directory goes to press February 15. Call Contract Office at 25 Auburn Avenue or 78 South Pryor Street to arrange changes or corrections in listings. SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
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Bell Telephone
Auburn Avenue
South Pryor Street
Southern Bell Telephone
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Finley
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Altamaha
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Grogery
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Sewell Commission Co
Pure Food Store
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Libby
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Toa
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