Federal Troops Trapped in Mexican Mountain Battle
Reports from Presidio Maria Texas dated January 23 describe a three day engagement between Mexican federal troops and rebels in the Ojinuja to Onehillio Pass region. More than 100 federal soldiers were killed, about 40 escaped, and the insurgents claimed minimal losses with five rebels reported dead. Colonel Dorantes led a rescue force of 200 with two machine guns, but was engaged as they attempted to reach the trapped column.
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Presidio
Tex
Vis Maria
Federa
Asn
Ojinuja
Onehillio Parrado
Doranies
Dorantes
Zemo Skin Treatment Offered for All Ages
The City Drug Co advertises Zemo and Zemo soap as a guaranteed skin remedy for infants or adults with irritated or itching skin. They promise a refund if not entirely satisfied, claiming the clear liquid has cured eczema pimples dandruff and various eruptions, touting economy and cleanliness.
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The
City Drug Co
Memphis Police Detective Al Hurst Is Discharged
Memphis Tennessee January 23 Roaring gambling and pistol firing accusations against Al Hurst a longtime police officer and current special detective led to his dismissal. He was given a month to refute charges spread by a local paper. The action comes amid a crackdown on gambling and misconduct in city affairs.
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Memphis
Tenn
al Hurst
Hurst
High Food Duel: Hurley and Michaelson Consume Big Feast
In Chicago on January 2, Doc Hurley and Louis Michaelson bet $200 on who could eat most. A 3.5 hour feast followed with eggs, bread, oysters, sauces, ale, beer, wine and two steaks. At 7 PM Hurley conceded with the remark You win.
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Chicago
Doc" Hurley
Louis Michaelson
Hurley
Michbseleon
Michaslson
Harley
Cardul Proclaimed as Woman’s Tonic in Argyle Letter
In a letter from Argyle Mrs. Wine IL Carson reports near wild head pain and other severe ailments due to womanly troubles. Cardul brought relief and lifted her from agony. The note claims Cardul saved her life and urges others to try the tonic to improve appetite and build constitution.
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Argyle
Carson
Cardil
Cardyl
Cardul
Mself
Girls of Sixteen Make High Balls Disappear
A Washington party of 100 girls set a drinking record by consuming high balls, a whisky and carbonated water mixture, more than an equal number of boys, showing greater appetite for the drink among the girls.
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Washington
Memphis Youth Cured By Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
C J Simon of Memphis Tennessee was chronically troubled by indigestion and related ailments until using Cald well’s Syrup Pepsin. The ad claims permanent relief and offers a free sample by mail from the Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois, with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar twelve.
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C. J. Simon
Memphis
Tenn
Dr.Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Senator Frazier Declines Comment on Luke Lea Senator Election
Washington observers were surprised by Luke Lea's election as senator. When asked for comment, Senator J B Frazier said he had no comment to make. The Nashville bulletin announced Lea's selection. Read The Want Ads Today.
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Frazier
Washington
Nashville
Luke Lea
J. B. Frazier
Elaborate Social Function Hosts Local Notables
Mr Howard Bourne formerly of Wytheville and now a downtown window decorator attended a reception hosted by Mr Elmer Beals of Johnson City Traction at his Myrtle avenue home. City elite including Mones, Carty, Beavers and Bourne joined a green and white evening with a Silver Lake Quartette and a five course dinner.
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Howard Bourne
Wytheville
Eimer Beals
Johnson City Traction Company
Myrne Avenue
Messrs
Mones
Carty, Beavers
Bourne
Silver Lake Quartette
Prison chaplain and warden places sought
Nashville January 23 This week will be busy for Governor Hooper as he receives congratulations and screens numerous applicants for offices. Gus Bowers ex sheriff of Roan county and C A Reeder ex sheriff of Knox county along with others seek the warden post at Brushy Mountain prison. Rev Roy E Early of Carter county is a leading candidate for chaplain of the main Nashville prison and wishes to attend Vanderbilt university while serving.
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Nashville
Ben W. Hooper
Tennessee
Gus Bowers
Roan County
C. A. Reeder
Knox County
Brushy Mountain
Roy E. Early
Carter County
Early
Vanderbilt University
Cardus Brings Hope to Suffering Patient
In a letter from Rat cliff Mrs. Mattie Campbell describes months of severe illness and despair. She credits Cardus with stopping her suffering and restoring joy to her home. She urges others who suffer to try Cardus.
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Ratcliff
Toy
Mattie Campbell
Cardus
Luke Lea Wins Tennessee Senate Seat in Fusion Victory
Luke Lea 32, Nashville publisher and lawyer, was elected U S senator by the Tennessee assembly after fusion support solidified. He captured 68 votes, with Republican Brown joining to ensure Lea’s win as Enloe withdrew and Tyson failed to block him. The scene inside the chamber was chaotic and celebratory as Lea became the first contested winner in this fight.
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Nashville
Luke Lea
United States Senate
James B. Frazier
Tennessee Assembly
Enloe
Lea
Col. L. D. Tyson
Knoxville
Benton McMillin
Leo
Col. Tyson
Mr. Lea
B. A. Enloe
Brown
McMillin
Tennessee
Weathy
Patterson
Democracy
University of South
Sewanee
Nashville Tennessean
Quivive
Telephone Cupid's Agent Sparks Montana Wedding
In Bozeman Montana on January 21 Mrs J A Traub married a man she had met only six days earlier and never spoken to face to face before the ceremony. The courtship and proposal were conducted over the telephone during a blizzard that halted trains. Traub, a Gallatin Valley railroad dispatcher, secured a marriage license and, with a minister, wed in a Camp Creek box car after arranging a quick train trip and arrival.
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Bozeman
Mont
J. A. Traub
St. Paul
Montana
Julia Winslow
Livingston
Traub
Gallatin Valley Railroad
Bunday
Camp Creek
Northern Pacific
Pensions For Soldiers And Widows Proposed In Dewma
The pension bill was submitted to the Dewma with yearly aid ranging from 15 to 90 dollars for soldiers and 24 to 36 dollars for widows based on injuries. Previously war veterans and widows received little assistance. The report notes abandoned New England farms are repurposed for tree cultivation.
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St. Petersburg
Dewma
New England
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted By Chicago Working Woman
Dr Luella Underhill endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild reliable laxative for family health. The Chicago Working Woman advertises a free sample offer for the product from the Caldwell Building in Monticello Illinois and lists price details for bottles.
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Agehole
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell
Monticello
Ill
Sec
Salvation Army revival opens for sixty days in city
The Salvation Army launches a sixty day revival campaign for the 850 corps in the United States with Major William Andrews arriving from Cincinnati to direct efforts along with leaders from Nashville Memphis and Knoxville. Andrews will audit the Johnson City corps books during the visit. The report also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a dependable remedy supporting energy and mood.
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Army Corps
Salvation Army
United States
William Andrews
Cincinnati
Nashville
Memphis
Knoxville
Andrews
Johnson City
Mail cars must be steel on interstate railways
Washington January 23. The house representatives, after a lengthy debate, adopted a provision in the post office appropriation bill requiring that after July 1 1916 all mail cars used on interstate railroads shall be of all steel construction.
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Washington
House Representatives
Post Office
Cardus Woman’s Tonic Praised By Clyde Writer
Clyde, Eyes, 1. A. Decker writer from Clyda, recommends Cardus the Woman’s Tonic to any woman in need of a remedy. For five years I was unable to do my work and spent much time in bed. At times I could not stand the cough or pain, but after using Cardus I am now well and happy and can do my own work. Do not fear pain, headache, backache or other womanly misery when your own druggist has this remedy on the shelf.
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Clyde
A. Decker
Clyda
Cardus
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