Dixon Shot by Mexican Soldiers Sparks El Paso Indignation
United States immigration inspector Charles H. Dixon Jr was shot in Juarez and released to El Paso after U S Consul demands and intercession by Mexican officials. Dixon, recovering in El Paso, described a near execution and stated he was fired upon while under guard. Relations between Americans and Mexicans in El Paso worsened as reports circulated of possible Villa faction actions in Juarez.
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EL Paso
Texas
Charles H. Dixon, Jr
United States
Jaurez
Jaurez Hospital
T. D. Edwards
Miranda
Guillermo Porras
Chihuahua
Dixon
Washington
Edwards
Arthur Walker
Col. Gastro
Jaurez Garris Gon
E. W Berkshire
Mr. Berkshire
Jaurfez
Dr. Tappan
Immigration Office
Jaurex
Carriage Repairs Promise Thorough Work and Savings
A local advert promises slight repairs or thorough overhauls for carriages, with retrimming and other services. It guarantees thorough craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, noting that savings await when the bill is paid.
Registration Notice for Maury County Voter Books Opens
Maury County Tennessee registers voters at all precincts on August 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 1913. Registration hours 8 am to 9 pm. All prior certificates expire with the new registration. July 22 1913 James H Kannon Chairman John B Brooks Commissioner of Election. 22d 3tues w3t.
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Tennessee
Maury County
James H Kannon
John B. Brooks
Congress Adjournment Target Date Set for Aug 20
Washington July 28 Senator Lea told your correspondent that the Senate likely will set a date next week to consider the tariff bill and pass it by August 15. He predicted Congress will adjourn on August 20, doubting currency legislation’s quick disposal but reaffirming the Aug 20 session close.
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Washington, D. C
Lea
Root
Senate
Senaten
Congress
Arguet
Lewisburg Breaks Columbia Boys Win Streak in Four to Two Tug
Lewisburg outplayed Columbia 4 to 2 as Jim Hamilton pitched five hits for the visitors while Frasier allowed six. The locals led 2–0 until the sixth when Lewisburg rallied to score three runs and take the game, with Sloppy Turner showing strong defense in right field.
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Columbia
Lewisburg
Marshall
Giles
Lincoln
Jim Hamilton
Middle Tennessee
Hart Armstrong
Sloppy Turner
Vanderbilt
Right Garden
Textabat
Ray Morrison
Frazier
Seven Killed in Explosion In Bleak Final Blast
Reported explosion claims seven lives as investigators probe the scene. The fragmented text mentions Morrison and a baseball setting but the core fact remains the deadly blast with seven fatalities. Authorities urge caution and are reviewing edge conditions and safety protocols.
Rockdale Wreck Leaves One Dead and Sixty Hurt
Allentown Pa July 28 a double wreck on the Lehigh Valley Railroad near Rockdale fifteen miles north of the city killed one man and seriously injured sixty others. Engineer Elmer Walk failed to heed a block signal causing a rear end collision with a local freight. Conductor Henry Weepple perished while aiding passengers as the lime car derailed and struck the Buffalo express tender.
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Allentown
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Rockdale
Elmer Walk
Leighton
Buffalo
New York
Applejack Tank
Wal
Henry Weepple
Exton
Tfe
Buffalo Express
Four Die in Canadian Explosives Plant Explosion at Beloell
In Beloell Quebec four men and three girls employed by the Canadian Explosive Company were killed when a ton of gunpowder detonated in a shed where nitro glycerine gelatine was handled. The blast shattered nearby buildings and debris was found miles away.
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Quebec
Canadian Explosive Company
Beloell
Carters Creek Wins Bid for Big Ball Barbecue Weekend
Carters Creek swept three games last week winning a double header at the barbecue Thursday with Theta and Knob Crees. They also beat Athendale on Saturday, scoring six runs, and now seek a date with Columbia to prove they can improve their form and win more consistently.
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Carters Creek
Theta
Knob Crees
Athendale
Columbia
Kick of Colt Causes Death
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson near Rock Springs was buried at Rock Springs graveyard on Sunday at 11 o clock Elder Newt Derryberry conducted the funeral The child was playing in the yard with a colt Friday afternoon when kicked He fell and the head strike on hard dirt is believed to have caused death Saturday morning at 7 o'clock Smith and Cunningham in charge.
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Elmer Johnson
Rock Springs
Newt Derryberry
Smith & Cunningham
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B. A. SATTERFIELD @ CO
Bark
Inspector Oxon
Mexico
Villa
Empire Mortgage @ Realty Co
Eldridge Denham
Room No
Columbia, Tenn
Robinson McGill
Grigsby
Stephenson Bros
Hamilton
Morrison
ATOMS
Gan
Stephenson Bros. Ut
East Tennessee
Rob Byesays
Lou Hendley
Cochran
Thomas
ADA
Colt
Bray, Optometrist
H. Cliff Hendley
Robert Berg
Tese
Looney & Morgan
Bradley
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