Retired financier in Atlanta worries over party splits
A visiting New York financier, R. B. Dula, asserts that Americans favor police regulation and moral restraint on business. He cautions that dissolution suits can aid capital and says public opinion should guide major issues, amid concerns over Democratic infighting and Wilson's goals. He plans a golf trip to Augusta.
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R. B. Dula
New York
America
Duta Uitude
Wilson
North Carolina
St. Louis
Trust questions and government role in business debated
A historical interview discusses the trust issue, government regulation, and the proper balance between capital and law. It features remarks on how regulation may curb overreach, the need for citizens to follow lawful conduct, and a cautious view of President-elect Wilson's potential impact on Democratic policy.
Housewives' League in Charleston Fights Germ Proof Bread
Charleston Feb 16 The Housewives league aims to curb bread sold without waxed paper wrapping or germ protection. They tour bakeries to judge sanitation standards and push a campaign to revive the central market as local shoppers frequent green grocers for meats and vegetables.
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Housewives’ League of Charleston
Charleston
Housewives League
Madero Resignation Rumors Stir Mexico City Firefight
Francisco De La Barra denied knowledge of Maderos resignation amid reports of overtures. Federal artillery bombarded Diaz stronghold near the arsenal after midnight, lights out as shells rained, signaling a desperate bid to dislodge rebels and a suspected coup move by President Madero.
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Mexico City
Madero
Felix Diaz
National Palace
Autoist Gets 1200 Damages In Train Collision
Forsyth court awards Dr T M Key of Valdosta 1200 against Central of Georgia railroad for destruction of his car July 28 1911. While returning from Atlanta to Valdosta a party of friends attempted to move the car from the tracks at Smarts depot as a night train neared, the car was struck and demolished. The suit sought 1700 dollars.
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McKey
Valdosta
Central of Georgia Railroad
Atlanta
Smarts
The
Central
Suspect Gas Meter Burglars Behind House Fire
Danger to the lives of Mrs. Ruth Thomas and her mother was shown by the blaze that destroyed their home at 138 Spring Street. Burglars likely started the fire in an effort to cover their crime. The fire began in the basement after intruders entered there, and they escaped. Mrs. Thomas’ quick checking of noises helped limit damage to the basement, hall, and an upstairs bedroom with an estimated loss of 300 dollars.
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Ruth Thomas
Spring Street
Thomas
Heads of bath tub trust guilty face sentences today
In Detroit on February 15 ten individual defendants were found guilty yesterday by a federal court jury of conspiracy in restraint of trade related to the bath tub trust. They await sentencing by Judge Angell, facing up to one year in prison and fines up to 5000 dollars. eight pled nolo contendere and two stood trial. four corporations were found guilty and face fines.
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Detroit
Mich
Bath Tub Trust
Angell
Moose Club Dines Miss Addams Honor Sail for Egypt
Chicago on February 15 1200 men and women attended a banquet at the Hotel La Salle in Miss Jane Addams honor planned as a Valentine feast by the Progressive Club of Chicago. Ray Bridge Colby of New York spoke praising her work and her political activity since the Progressive party's formation.
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Miss Addams
Egypt
Chicago
Jane Addams
Hotel la
Progressive Club of
Ray Bridge Colby
New York
Progressive Party
Disguised Man in Women's Clothes Lapses in Shave
Los Angeles February 15. Frank Butcher lived as a man in women clothing for three years, working normally. Suspicion arose due to his not shaving, leading to arrest in a department store under the alias Anna Butcher and detainment in the city jail.
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Los Angeles
Frank Butcher
Butcher
Anna Butcher
Madero Reported Resigned and Fled from Mexico City
Reports from Mexico City state President Madero fled the capital under heavy bombardment by rebels near Diaz stronghold. He allegedly resigned to deputies to protect his family and may be replaced by Francisco De La Barra. Diaz may become war minister as the palace lies in ruins and a loan to rebuild is planned.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico City
Madero
Felix Diaz
Chamber of Deputies
Francisco de la Barra
United States
Senor de la Barra
Senor Arturo de la Cueva
de la Barra
Senor de la Cueva
Mexico
Predict Return of Diaz Iron Rule
In Augusta two young Mexican brothers Johnnie and Eddie Aldasoro train to fly at Moissant aviation school and closely follow the Diaz-Madero conflict. They sympathize with General Felix Diaz, denouncing Madero as a fraudulent reformer and predicting Diaz’s iron rule if the old order returns.
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Francisco Madero
Felix Diaz
Johnnie
Eddie Aldasoro
Moissant Aviation School
Aldasoro
Porfirio Diaz
Madero
Diaz
Mexico
Aldasoros
State Fire Marshal Probes Columbus Blazes
Fire Marshal W R Joyner from Atlanta spent Friday and today in Columbus investigating several recent fires. He suspects over-insurance as a driver of heavy losses, noting many properties are insured for several times their value. He will not name cases until data is fully collected.
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Columbus
W. R. Joyner
Atlanta
Paris Police Hunt Anarchist Leader with Hostage Threat
Paris February 15 police chase Poissy for anarchists led by Lacombe once linked to Garnier and Bonnet. Lacombe is wanted for the murder of M Ducret, manager of L Anarchie, who accused him of betraying the cause. Gendarmes joined the hunt with loaded arms amid fears of battle.
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Poissy
Lacombe
Garnier
Bonnet
M. Ducret
L'Anarchie
Madame Maitre Jean
L’anarchie
Burglar Saves Life Of Victim's Dying Child
A burglar who entered Mrs. Fred Morris's home witnessed a child dying of croup. He abandoned his plan to rob and used homemade remedies to save the baby's life, in Los Angeles on February 15.
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Los Angeles
Fred Morris
Croup
Atlanta Elks Plan Big Fete in February
The Atlanta lodge No. 78 B P O E celebrates its dedication anniversary at the Ellis home on Washington's birthday. A stag buffet for Elks from Georgia and visiting grand lodge officers is planned, with 7 PM social hour and care for visiting brothers' families.
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Ellis Home
Ellis Street
Washington
Elks Lodge
Georgia
Grand Lodge
Elks
the Elks
Atlanta Lodge
The
Superintendent Miller to Attend National Education Meet
Wayne Cross GA report states School Superintendent A. Miller will attend the National Education Association department conference in Philadelphia from February 25 to 27. He will represent Waycross Public Schools at the event.
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A. (. Miller
Public
Department of Superintendents
National Educationaloclation
Philadelphia
Common Car Good Enough for Ripley in Porter’s Opinion
President E P Ripley of the Santa Fe road smiled over an incident at the Southern Pacific depot in Santa Barbara California He asked a porter whether a private car was attached to a northbound train The porter snapped back saying Isnt this car good enough The matter was relayed to a local Southern Pacific attache who provided the information to Ripley
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Ripley
Porter
Santa Barbara
Cal
E. P. Ripley
Santa Fe Road
Southern Pacific
Victor Morawetz
Suffragettes Target London Golf Greens
On February 15 suffragettes attacked London's golf links at Sandwich and Chingford. Greens were dug up and bunkers smeared with Votes for Women while the Chingford clubhouse grounds bore Justice Before Sport. Directors at Sandwich call a meeting to condemn woman suffrage.
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London
Sandwich
Chingford
Bullets Fly in Mine Strike War at Ohley Village
In Ohley, near Charleston, strikers fired on mine guards prompting a call for troops from Paint Creek Junction. The attack caused alarms, but no injuries were reported. troops remained on standby to move in if trouble resurges.
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Charleston
W. VA
Ohley
Paint Creek Junction
Reports Fly Over Mexican Crisis And Foreign Navy Moves
Washington reports no official word on Madero resignation while the state department, Pan American union, and Mexican embassy chase confirmation. Battleships Virginia and Georgia reach Vera Cruz and Colorado and Denver head to Mazatlan and Acapulco as diplomats fear rebel looting may trigger Marine landings to protect foreign property.
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Washington
State Department
Madero
Pan-American Union
Navy Department
Virginia
Georgia
Vera Cruz
Colorado
Denver
Mazatlan
Acapulco
Fighting Goes On All Night in Mexico City Conflict
A late bulletin from Mexico City says federals and rebels clashed throughout the night. No mention is made of President Madero's resignation.
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New York
Mexico City
Madero
Spring Weather Expected in Atlanta as Warm Breeze Arrives
The local Weather Bureau reports springlike conditions for Sunday with a warm breeze in Atlanta. The forecast predicts fair skies and higher temperatures tomorrow after a 29 degree morning. Florida receives rain, but the disturbance will not affect Atlanta. No severe storms nationwide. Sunday should be an outdoors day with a southwest wind helping temperatures rise.
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United States Weather Bureau
Florida
United States
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