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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1914

Page

6

Four Hundred Huerta Troops Killed in Mexican Battle

Brownsville Texas January 29 Four hundred federals were killed or executed after capture in the battle of Concepcion Del Oro Zaca tecas south of Saltillo. Rebels lost seven killed and seventy wounded. Dynamite bombs from cast iron pipe aided the constitutionalists lasting twenty four hours. Villa reports five million Mexican dollars in rebel funds with millions in property seized. Villa underwent an operation for a bullet wound but is not seriously harmed and aims for Torreon. Salazar case strains U S relations as authorities seek transfer.

Brownsville Texas Concepcion del Oro Zacatecas Metameros Saltillo Villa Juarez Mexico Francisco Villa Monagder General Tulla Parral United States Con Washington

American Seaman Killed by Huerta Officers in Vera Cruz

The American consul at Tampico reports that Frank Smith, once a U S regular, was killed January 16 by two federal army officers a lieutenant and a sergeant who have been placed under arrest General Ignacio Morelos Beragora the federal commander at Game Bico promises that dies will be shot on conviction

Huerta Vera Cruz Mexico Tampico Frank Smith United States Ignacio Morelos Beragora Game Bico Dies

Owls Mark Third Anniversary With Dutch Lunch Concert

More than 200 members and guests attended the Order of Owls third anniversary celebration in Thrower building clubrooms. A Dutch lunch, concert and dance filled the evening, organized by committee chair Dr IS West and committee members Fred Bipps and Paul Camp.

Order of Owls Thrower Order IS. West Fred Bipps Paut Camp

Ad Wolgast Stops Rudolph Unholtz in Second Round

In a scheduled ten round bout at Wond du bac on January 29 Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion stopped Rudolph Unholy in the second round after Unholy twice hit the mat in the first round and again before the towel was thrown by his seconds.

Wond du Bac Rudolph Unholy Ad Welgast Seath Atrican Tuok

Meteor streak scares Albuquerque residents near mountains

A blazing meteor of large size sped earthward and struck near the mountains east of Albuquerque causing a terrine detonation that shook the city as residents described a loud explosion and tremors. No injuries were immediately reported and authorities investigated the sighting.

Albuquerque Here

The Lyne At The Lyric This Week At Theaters

At the Lyne theater the Lyric presents crowds and fund drives with profits donated to the Home for the Homeless. The Spendthrift is praised as the best production since It Was put in the Eyrie. Next week promises Richard Mansfelds Old Heidelbers with a Fosyth punch show and special Tech student attendance.

the Lyne Ate Lyric Eyrie Wells Richard Mansfeld Uncle

Eva Booth Improving in New York Health News

Miss Hyva Booth head of the Salvation Army in this country spent a restful night and was improving this morning at the army barracks where she has been ill in bed for over a week. An announcement said she would probably be out again within a week.

Eva Booth New York Hyva Booth Salvation Army Army Barracks

Farm homes blamed for civilizational decline in U S

Washington January 29 The farm architect from the department of agriculture concludes after extended study that the average American farm home is a rebuke to civilization. He stresses economical well built homes with a priority kitchen to improve health comfort and happiness of farm families.

Washington United States America Department of Agriculture Office of Farm Management Sing

Williams Defended by Secretary McAdoo in Seattle

In Seattle on January 29 Secretary McAdoo defended the nomination of John Sketton Williams of Richmond as comptroller of the currency, accusing “hellish interests” of trying to defeat the confirmation. He warned that anti trust legislation would worsen tariff and currency issues. Secretary Foster commented on Federal Reserve Board vacancies, noting ample candidates and a merit-based selection.

Seattre Wash John Sketton Williams Richmond Adoo Commercial Club McAdoo Frouston Federal Reserve Board

Georgian Is On Guard In Haiti Disturbances

Captain Robert E. Russell of the battleship South Carolina, a Georgia man and brother of Judge Richard Russell, reports Port au Prince quiet. He says no reinforcement of bluejackets is needed and has sent ashore ace with marines to aid wounded Islanders. The U.S. and German cruisers patrol to guard legations as revolts push toward Port au Prince with cabinet members fleeing.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Robert E. Russell South Olina Ait Republic Georgia Richard Russell Court of Appeals Russell Port Au Prince Montana Ace Oreste United States Haiti Itebela Davilmar Theodore Cape Haitien Gonaives Zamor Hinche Vinetasts Legations

Champ Clark Eyeing White House Ambition Speech in Baltimore

In Baltimore on January 29 Speaker Champ Clark at the Merchants and Manufacturers Association dinner quipped about praise and hinted past elections. He urged backing the 1915 primary law and warned about Europe’s meddling in the Monroe doctrine while predicting Mexico’s rise. Secretary Daniels urged businessmen to engage in politics and study needed legislation.

Baltimore White House Champ Clark Merchants and Manufacturers Europe Republic Mexico Wilson Tam Daniels

Gompers defends AFL at United Mine Workers convention

Indianapolis January 23 Samuel Gompers AFL president defended the federation and its executive council against charges by Charles H. Moyer and others. He denied calls for assessments on Michigan copper strike workers and rejected claims the AFL is reactionary. He noted eight of eleven council members are teetotalers and defended efforts to promote industrial unionism and federal inquiry into strikes.

Indianapolis Ind Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor United Mine Workers of America Charles H. Moyer Western Federation of Miners Duncan McDonald Iinois Moyer Michigan Gompers Campers Ukacixen Frank J. Hayes The Ininers Gampers Federation Meonald McDonald Executive Council Aato Colorado Mr. Gompers United Bine Suertek Peatsui

Western Electric Sales Conference Closes With Banquet

The Western Electric sales conference for the southern district ends after a banquet at the Capital City club. Today, salesmen will host customers in the Ansley hotel exhibition hall to display the company’s lines. Prominent officials include M. A. Oberlander and R. W. Van Valkenburgh, with other managers from Dallas, New Orleans, and Richmond. Delegates from New York offices attended the session on the scope of the southern advertising campaign and its link to sales. The dinner at the club was informal and featured no formal program.

Western Electric Company Capital City Club Ansley Hotel M. A. Oberlander Assivtamt New York R. W. van Valkenburgh Law W. J. Drewry Dallas H. McFall New Orleans H. W. Hail Richmond Wallis T. A. Burke Laler Ajanta G. K. Heyer Telephone Department H. A. Montague Automobile Supply Department H. B. Marshall Polo Department D. L. Thompson South

Woman's Body Found Wedged Under Bed in Cincinnati Flat

The body of 22 year old Mrs. Ollie Hurrell was found wedged under a bed in her Cincinnati flat. A stab wound to the temple was reported. She had not been seen since Tuesday and was discovered by her father Frank Crutchton and cousin John Mason who broke down the door. Her husband Jacob Hurrell was abroad, reportedly at his father’s home in Craig Kentucky, Owen County.

Cincinnati

Goethals Nominated for Canal Governor

Washington reports President Wilson named Colonel George W. Goethals to be governor of the Panama canal zone after April 1. Goethals accepts, plans to organize the permanent operating force of about 2,600 employees, with a salary context of $10,000 to $16,000 depending on the act and term.

Washington Wilson George W. Goethals Panama Canal Zone Senate Garrison Panama Canal Goethals Gurrison Goethals Pon Britten Illinois Colo~nel Goethals Garbigon Co- Noebra Canal Vane Culebra Secretary of Wars Célene Goethals Adamson Canal

Senate debate denounces Wilson trust policy amid anti trust hearings

Senators denounce the administrations trust policy as favorable to corporations while hearings on anti trust bills proceed. Cummins and Bristow clash over methods to punish violations, and Adamson discusses capitalizations with President Wilson as trade commission hearings loom.

Commins Democratic Party Cummins Bristow Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Interstate Trade Commission

Bittard Rites Held After Clarke County Death

Athens Georgia January 3 special T Bittard longtime Clarke county native dies at home after long illness. Funeral Friday at Winterville conducted by Rev C L Patillo and Rev Eb Hill. Survived by widow and son M B Pittard. former representative from Oglethorpe county in legislature. Norcross and Kingston obituaries follow with multiple local figures noted.

Athens Bittard Clarke County Mason Methodist Church Winterville C. L. Patillo Decatur EB. T. Hill M. B Pittard Oglethorpe County

Waycross Postmaster to Take Office Monday

Waycross Georgia January 35 Special Waycross will have a new postmaster Harvey Hunn who was recently appointed to fill the position made vacant by the resignation of Postmaster Charles I sturphy has received his commission and will be checked in Saturday week The new postmaster is well known through this section having been connected with the Citizens bank for several years as assistant cashier The retiring post master has given Waycross an excellent administration in the postoffice.

Waycross Harvey Hunn Charles I. Sturphy Citizens’ Bank Postettte

Government 10 Fight Smelting Combine headline item

Washington reports the Department of Justice will seek to dissolve the American Smelting and Refining Company under the Sherman Act. A bill in equity is being prepared. F W Lehmann may aid the so called trust. The case ranks with major antitrust actions against Standard Oil and U S Steel after years of investigation.

Washington Department of Justice American Smelting and Refining Company Smelting Trust Department F. W. Lehmann United States Eniciting Corporation Standard, Ou Steel Corporation American, Smelting and Refining American Smelters Sucubles — Company New Jersey Securites Company Mexico American Smeltered Steamship Company Daniel Guggenheim Barton Sewell Edward Brush WI Merrius Isaac Guggenheim S. R. Guggenheim

Tillman and Blease Called by Committee

Columbia January 24 Senator Tillman and Governor Blease will appear before legislative committees appointed to investigate alleged scandalous conditions at the state hospital for the insane. The committee organized this afternoon with Senator T J Mauldin of Henriken as chairman and Representative Wrythe of Spartanburg as secretary. First testimony will be taken Tuesday afternoon. Subpoenas will be issued for the asylum superintendent, the board of regents secretary, the secretary of the asylum commission and members of the commission.

Columbia, & C Tillman Blease State Hospital For the T. J. Mauldin Hekens Ee . Wrythe Spartanburg Board of Regents

Radium Aids Quayle Daughter as Recovery Seen

In Baltimore on January 29 Miss Margaret Quayle daughter of Bishop Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal church shows strength gains during radium treatment. No information on Congressman Brenner's condition was available.

Baltimore Margaret Quayle Bishop Quayle Methodist Episcopal Church Bremner

Scott Signs with Boston After Declining Indianapolis Offer

Everett Scott, infielder from Bluffton Indiana, signed with the Boston American League club today. He will earn a salary of 2500 dollars after refusing an offer of 4000 dollars to join the Indianapolis Federals.

Scott Red Sox Bluffton Ind Everett Scott Boston Indianapolis Federals

Funeral notices for Burton Simpson and Miss Mary Scott

Funeral services announced for Horace Burton Simpson with pallbearers from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Also obituary for Miss Mary Scott of Smyrna Georgia, survived by three sisters and two brothers, with services in Powder Springs and interment plans.

Mary Scott Merntime Gunner Station H. A. DuPree Mixa Sara Scott Mra A. White J. Scott W. M. Scott Marietta Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Etowah Te WW. Scott Atlanta Yeluck Powder Springs Methodist Patterson & San

Barclay and Brandon Co Funeral Directors Ad

Barclay and Brandon co. Funeral Directors at 246 Ivy GH. Brandon serves as president with R T M Brandon as vice president and J W Awtry as secretary and treasurer.

Barclay & Brandon Co Ivy GH. Brandon R. ™. Brandon J. W. Awtry

Supreme Court of Ga Case List with Multiple Parties

Supreme Court of Georgia heard and submitted a long docket listing numerous civil cases from various counties including Wilkes and Franklin. Names include William Williams, Stayer, Cougell, Walton, Ward, Parker, Haley, Webb, Deadwrist, Rickardaen, Phillips, Mize, Syracuse Chilled Plow, J T Langston, Watts, Brown, Magid, Rogers, First National Bank of Walsenburg, Bowling, Morrison, Smithy Jones, Moss, Kirby, Malley, Cheatham, Hamilten, Shaw, Manufacturers' Finance Company, and others from Georgia Florida Alabama and beyond.

William Willams Stayer and Cougell Washington Wilkes Churchill Hero Neat Ren M. J. Walton H. Ward A. H S. Ginn Aveler Ghin Madfanm Haley CP. Ray Franklin, AL M. Parker Hart Webb V. AM Deadwrist Eibert Derri L. Rickardaen Duke Chatoils A. Phillips Franklin A. M.eutham Fegin Ebert V. B. B. Mize Syracuse Chilled Welly-Hardin Hardware Company Duckson J.T Langston M. B. Watts Rabun J.D. Brown UL. v. Matheson Stephens Magid v. C First National Bank of Walsenburg Gordon Birs W. Bowling v. O. M. Mime Gordon i Tofitches W. G. Morrison Dade Salih Ve C. Smithy Jones Mowy Jack Moss Floyd K. B. Kirby Johnson County Ings Banke Douglan TW Malley Vo H.C Pomel Georgia Miorida Alabama Bellway Company V. Maye & Bittock Miller Taye Wort B. Cheatham Errell Die Hamilten W. B. Duvall Wilcox F. A Shaw J. N. Bray

Former Postmaster Sought for Embezzlement in Maryland

Solomon P. Sheers once postmaster at Larg Leigh Heights in Anne Arundel county is accused by the government of embezzling about 6000 dollars. He disappeared from his home last Thursday and has eluded government agents up to tonight. The little Syrians church in Minneapolis is 20 feet from sill to cross on the spire and holds fifteen pews. In Russell Massachusetts at Mt Shatterack a 100 ton granite balance rock rests on a pinpoint. It first tilted 17 inches and has withstood many attempts to dislodge it.

Balttimore Solomon P. Sheers Larleigh Heights Anne Arundel County Minneapolis Minn

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AD Wolgast Rudolph Unholz Norman Hackett Keith Forsyth Bui Marshall P. Wilder Che Hell Baker Felis Bianche Comedienne Pretty Gownie Edmond Hayes and Mrs. Fiske Flake Mary Paga Ed Ward Williams M’adoo E. Rich & Bros. CO Majestic WAM. Rich. & Bros. CO Captain Russell Battleship South Carolina R. B. Russell Speaker Federation of Labor Western Electric Rouse Judiciary Committee Manning Towa Combine Martine Bouse Interstate Commerce Committee Capitalization and Trade Commission Davies Corporation Bureau Ishamah Pittard J. Wootten Norcross Soesial W. J. Wootten Ida Wootte May Wootten Merriam Sholax Bessemer N. C W. H. Harper Kingston W. H.’ Harper Azea Joe Frank Broory Harper E. Gaines Rome John Clark Calhoun Frank Wilkins Esther Holley Asther Holley C. HB. Holley Blounstown Tia Greenberg & Bond's Bloonstown W. B. Thomas Ceballos Cuba Russel Thomas J. M. Caldwell Jusst Point Shadnor Church T. Jones Rome, Ga A. T. Jones Marr Ga Richard Jones O. EF. Snellgrove A. Gugenheim Birmingham Aaron Gugenhelm Alo A. B. Bourquard Greenberg & Bond Ohio Anna Pybas Dudley Glass Mont Magle Tenn William H. Austin James W. Austin Greenville Louise Swanson Louise Swanson Cobb County Mar’s Hill B. Benjamin Benamin Vicon Sauberhue Aitente Geortien Yierdl Bughes Third National Bank Broad Street Government Great Guggenheim Corporation Tillman and Supreme Court OF GA Central Avenue Pryor Street Trinity Avenue Whitehall Street Peachtree Street Baker and North Avenue Forrest George Adair Forrest Avenue Bedford Place John J. Woodside Real Estate Henting BELL Connors Foerth
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