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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1913
Page
5
Western diplomats say Washington may wait on Mexico’s next election before recognizing the new government. Debate in Congress over curbing Catholic influence deepens tensions as Huerta’s Tamaz proposal sparks religious politics fears. U S envoy Lind maintains contact and may be recalled to present new terms.
Aagle Pass News reports rebels propose a one dollar gold tax for all persons crossing the International bridge into Piedras Negras from Eagle Pass. Passes would be issued to those recognized by U S authorities. the move follows claims of treaty violations and possible U S actions to close transit routes. Constitutionalist leaders blame federal sympathizers for aiding incursions and vow to move into Piedras Negras to help seize the city.
A fragment notes ways to avoid mosquitoes by sleeping fishing or working without fear of pests. It cites TR PORTERS ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, 35 as a referenced remedy. The text reads like an old consumer tip or advertisement with scattered misspellings and incomplete phrases.
Thomasville reports Congressman Roddenbery, age unknown, is gravely ill with heart trouble and complications. A severe sinking spell this afternoon raised expectations of death, though doctors say he may live for weeks as his condition remains critical and recovery uncertain.
Morris T Root, an American mining engineer, was stabbed to death near Acaponett after a quarrel with two Mexican companions he was traveling with. Local coast guard advisories report the incident occurred September 21 in Guadalajara.
Neva Cruz reports strong efforts from Wei Lan capital to urge Mr Lind to relocate to Washington via Mexico City. Huerta claims belief in a peaceful solution, but key officials doubt a quick change and anticipate awaiting Washington guidance. General Huerta and President Wilson's envoy pursue influence without decisive action.
The steamer Benito Juarez arrived with fifty passengers from Mazatlan and other Mexican forts. Among them Yorthiths W Bean, a longtime medical practitioner, said conditions were intolerable, and others reported ongoing fighting near Topolehumpa. Rebels are creating a new currency and threaten violence, with Mazatlan seen as a target by constitutionalists, though Federal defenses were being strengthened as they departed.
Milan Italy hosts the fourteenth international congress on alcohol with delegates from about thirty countries including Americans and Germans. The conference opens tomorrow with plans to unite scientists against alcohol’s harms and related social issues amid Italy’s noted wine consumption and rising alcoholism mortality.
Fragmentary OCR text describes mood, spirits, taste, appetite, and digestion. Mentions grovirs tasteless chil and related terms. No clear event, person, or organization identified.
Polite criminals target the R C Campbell Coal Co on Marietta Street, stealing $50 from a sunken safe. A crude note inside reads Sorry to have hurt your safe You should have left the cash. Detectives link the job to ex-crack men passing through Atlanta bound south for the winter.
In Columbus on September 14 Officer Sam Wood attempted to arrest a disturbed white man named Andrews on Ninth and Half streets. Andrews fired from a window as Wood leaped aside, the bullet narrowly missed the officer, who then tackled Andrews and seized the pistol.
Washington September 21 many vacancies exist at West Point as authorities call for applicants. The notice outlines multiple openings requiring qualified candidates for various roles across the academy and related departments.
A Boston or Atlanta youth returns to New York to resume Columbia Law School studies. He earns excellent marks in all exams and wins a scholarship. He is elected to the staff of the Review Magazine, a student run publication. The achievement follows failures of cadet entrance nominations and war department response. Congress may be asked to fill vacancies for late nominations.
Washington reports Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Cardenas, blamed by Mexican constitutionalists for killing former president Francisco Madero, has been assassinated. Dispatches say he was sent from Michoacan by Provisional President Huerta to command troops and was killed to prevent disclosure of orders from February 23.
Three thousand coal miners from the Bay City and Saginaw district in Michigan will return to work Tuesday after two weeks idle. The decision followed a conference in Columbus with miners and operators, John P. White named arbiter of the dispute, to report Thursday at United Mine Workers headquarters.
The unofficial miners’ walkout began last Monday after three men were discharged. President White will decide if the dispute is subject to arbitration or act as judge over the conditions leading to the miners’ dismissal.
A fragment notes that some poorer residents travel north for summer while wealthier residents remain at home buying ice. The item conveys a contrast in living styles and seasonal habits without further specifics or names.
A fragment lists fabrics including Poplins and Crepe Surfings priced per yard. Items include Silk and Cotton Brocade, Striped Poplins, Basket Weave Cottons, Plaid Ratine Suiting, and Crepes in various colors with widths around 28 inches. The text reads as a shop-style inventory draft with irregular spelling.
The text lists various measurements and fringe lengths for a garment or fabric sample. Items mention sizes such as 14 inch fringe and 15 inch fringe with accompanying numbers, likely indicating width or other specs. The fragment lacks context or identifiable entities.
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