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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1913

Page

3

Break in Mexican truce and Diaz moves reported

Dispatches from U S sources indicate Mexico City is cut off from news as the armistice breaks and hostilities resume. Reports from Laredo and other centers confirm Diaz gains momentum while American residents seek safety and relief.

Mexico City Mexican Republic United States Vadero Mexico Laredo Texas Mexco City Jace Poolock Vtom Ph Ga Amybassador Winer Ce Hrish Myster Pranay Woogcronze Stronge

Armistice War Reporting Mixed With Fierce Fighting Across Front

The dispatch describes resumed hostilities and tense operations as federal and rebel forces clash. It notes deployments near Nueva Laredo and the Rio Grande, patrols by international troops, and a stalled armistice with rebels intensifying activity along the border as Counters move to drive federal forces back.

American Women and Little Ones in Mexican Crisis

Reports from Mexico City and border ports describe tense anti American sentiment amid diplomatic exchanges. US Ambassador, Spanish minister, and Mexican officials discuss safety as federal troops and naval vessels respond to demonstrations and potential hostilities.

Maderos Plea to Taft Against Mexican Border Troop Disembarkation

President Madero appeals to President Taft not to send U S troops into Mexico, arguing American lives and property would face greater danger from troop disembarkation and urging restraint to avoid escalating crisis during a delicate period between nations. The message emphasizes peaceful resolution and international law obligations.

Madero Taft U. S Mexic Mexico Reyes Ines Amercan United States

Auto bandit Webb confesses shooting detective Hart

February 16 confession by Robert Webb, leader of the auto bandits, to States Attorney Moyne after denial. He says loan sharks pushed him to crime, names other bandits, describes how Hart was shot after the officer’s revolver was laid on the table, and outlines a long flight through multiple cities before returning to Chicago.

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Four Alleged Yeggs Captured After Night Chase

Sheriff and posse trailed four suspects believed to be Dahlonega bank robbers from Gilmer County toward Flyay. After a dawn chase into Ellijay and Carte cay, the men were surrounded, fled, and later found asleep on a ridge near Lilijny. They claimed no mutual ties, offered varied hometowns, and were jailed.

Aly Tuljay Penlind Gilmer County Roy & McArthurs Shippen Bros Ellijay Cartecay Lilijny Qutl Jouarria Macon William Thurman Charles Miller Wiliam Flynn Knoxville Tenn Clyon Blueridge Marietta Ge Thurman Dean Tate Miller Karris

Animals Invade Grant Park as Spring Fest Draws Thousands

More than 19,000 people flocked to Grant Park on Sunday for a spring celebration near the zoo and bike street area. The crowd mingled in sunshine as children enjoyed performances, while park officials reported record attendance since last summer. Volunteers and officers described the event as a joyful kickoff to a season of outdoor gatherings.

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Big Orders Reported by the Steel Mills

Newark February 1 shipments and production in finished steel products show mills operating near full capacity. US Steel last month moved an estimated 1 450 900 tons of shipments with new orders around 1 880 000 tons. Major buyers pushed for forged and constructed products, including cars, motive power engines, and marine work, as Pennsylvanian producers boosted orders by five engines and several structural and fabricated shapes contracts.

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Warm weather ruins much western grain

The unseasonably warm spell sped corn germination across the state, making much of western corn unsuitable for feeding. Inspector Methvin states feed corn is spoiled in Thomasville, Americus, Cordele and Macon as he concludes a three week survey of western corn for feeding purposes. Livestock owners are urged to supplement with millet meal and stop buying western corn.

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Colonel Mitchell Confederate Courier Leader Dies at 86

Colonel Wilam Oscar Mitchell, famed Civil War courier under General Lee, dies at home in Kirkwood after a paralytic stroke. Born in Greene County, he enlisted at 15, served with Lee’s corps, captured prisoners, and freed Confederates. Survived by wife and son Hubbard G. Mitchell. funeral at 80 Wade Street, Kirkwood. Interment at Union Point.

Wilam Oscar Mitchell Lees Devis Kirkwood Mitchell Greene County Ed Hoe Virginia Lee Jefferson Oasis Mercer University Alexander H Stephens Crawfordville Hubbard G Mitchell University of Georgia Wade Street I. Jackson The Baptist Church Decatur Lodge of Masons Wai United Confederate Veterans Union Point

Thief actor Harry Kine returns to Atlanta in a new role

Harry Kine, formerly a reporter for an Atlanta daily, returns to town to star in Marion Sherwood’s company as Perneth Legardes in The Thief at the Lyric. He also serves as stage manager and says he is glad to be back among old friends.

Harry Kine Harry Atlanta Marion Sherwoods Company Tlearctval

Local Obituaries: Wola Ledaawuenrda and Others

Multiple notices report deaths and funeral plans. Wola Ledaawuenrda aged 46, of Plum Street, to be buried at Poole's chapel with service this afternoon. Martha Crusis of Kayaniah Ga died privately Saturday. husband Crusis and mother Lila Watson survive. Jennie Lockwel, 25, died at home on West Alex Ruder Street. funeral at Poole's chapel, burial at Hollywood. Robert A., age 2, rural Gainesville teacher, died last night. survived by father, mother, siblings. body at Poole chapel. funeral and interment to be announced.

Martha Crusis Sus Vartha Grusius Kayaniah Ga MW "Crusis Mme Lila Watson Jie Poole S Chapel Min Jennie Lockwel Alex Ruder Hernan Ernest Lugene Lettie Bell L. Burton Oh J Taylaw Ins Poole S Hallywood Robert Gainesville Fleig Wistins Counsville Poole + shipel

Rosser Dying at Home Leaves Family Amid Funeral Plans

James P Rosser died at his residence 62 Bonnia Avenue at 1 am Sunday. He leaves a wife and mother Martha Rosser and four brothers H C Rosser of the Atlanta Fire Department L Rosser of the Atlanta Detective Forces Fred Rosser and B Rosser. The funeral will be from the residence at 7 80 o'clock. The body will be taken to Providence Church for interment tomorrow morning.

Dames Rosser Bonnia Brae Avenue Martha Rosser H C Rosser Atlanta Fire Department Rosser Atlanta Fred Rosser B Rosser Providence Church

Major Marin J Burke Rites Held at 130 O Clock

Major Marin J Burke service conducted Sunday afternoon at 130 o clock from his residence 110 West Harris street Interment in Hollywood cemetery attended by Red Men and Gold Fellows who held grave side services Burke served thirty years with the southern railway Mrs Clara Lee Fisher aged 27 died Sunday evening at 630 o clock at 15 McLeod avenue She is survived by her mother Mrs Cordelia French and three sisters Margaret Ida Comelia Wart? Word lacks clarity Veneral arrangements will be announced later

Joseph Burke Harris Street Hollywood Cemetery Major Burke Southern Railway Clara Lee Fisher Clara Lee Copelia Fisher McLeod Avenue Cordelia Margaret Ida Comelia

Mrs James Walker Dies and Is Buried in Atlanta Area

Mrs James Walker died Saturday and was buried yesterday. The funeral was from her daughter Mrs E H Wood’s home in Hapeville. Rev Belk officiated. She followed her husband who died earlier. Survived by two sons in Atlanta, Lemuel G Walker and John W Walker. grandsons served as pallbearers. A devoted Methodist, she ran a Sunday school at Meris Avenue church now St Mark’s in West View.

James ‘S Walker Mra E H Wood Hapeville Rev & R Belk Walker Wesone Ving Atlanta Lemuel G Walker John W Lo Walkiriler Methodist Church Merls Avenue Church St. Mark's Wert View

Autoists Hear Grand Opera Tour Arrives in Atlanta

Jacksonville Florida motor clubs plan a 100 car tour to Atlanta during Grand Opera week with visits from Macon to the city. Florida motorists will stay two days, attend opera, enjoy a barbecue, city tours, and theater tickets. scout car delayed by rains.

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Wickersham Objects to a Court Decision

Washington February 16 The department of justice protests to the Supreme Court against a district court ruling that set aside indictments under the antitrust and Interstate Commerce acts involving the Alaska transportation trust. The brief argues that the Interstate Commerce Commission need not rule before a criminal prosecution and asserts government power to indict, stressing the commission’s role in criminal jurisdiction.

Washington Department of Justice Supreme Court United States District Court For Alaska Sharman Bullitt Commission

Death Notice for S A Fincher Bh Alone

S A Fincher bh Alone age 48 died yesterday morning at 10 at the residence on Atlanta Avenue Battle HHL. The body will be taken Tuesday morning to Cummings Go for funeral and burial. Surviving are children Paul Ida Westie Martha Mary and John Padgett.

Bonday Reedence Atlanta Avenue Cummings Ars Paul Ida Westie Martha Mary John Padgett

Inauguration Surboard Round Trip Rates Announced

Round trip rates for INAUGURATION SURBOARD are set with a party rate of 90 and an individual rate of 1935 Tickets go on sale February 28 March 12 and 3 from Atlanta Low rates from other points. march 10 deadline with possible extension to April No stops allowed.

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Antlcombine cases before Judge Speer in Savannah

Five packing house corporations and associates face federal indictments for Sherman Act violations in 1908 to restrain trade. Prosecutors allege a conspiracy to drive out competitors Adar Pack Fravis and related firms and to fix prices and market share across Savannah and surrounding states. Judge Speer will convene hearings and assign trials for these cases as scheduled.

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Bicycle Race Won by Kreb Coburn Team

The Kreb Coburn team won the bicycle race with misty conditions and a late sprint. Four riders finished within a few lengths of each other as the leaders battled for position. Morton's team performers dropped out in the 47th hour after covering substantial distance.

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