Insurrection in Mexico Dominates Dispatches From Border
Reports from the Texas border indicate insurrectos near the Mexico frontier push influence over negotiations. Insurgents, described as farmers, demand arms retention and amnesty for prisoners, while families of dead rebels seek compensation as talks with the cabinet continue. Antonio reports a week may reveal peace or further conflict led by Alfonso Madero.
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Howe
Hit Antonio
Texas
Sin
Alfonso Madero
Ahir
Leeader
Pyenciecn
Negro man shot near Ashford during road camp attack
A telephoned report to Sheriff Hay described a Begro being shot at the Camp of Mr W E McHachern during early morning hours. He survived but injuries are not yet known. The assailant remains unidentified and a negro woman is said to claim motive.
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Hay
W E McHachern
McHachern
Columbia
Ashaford
Will Smart
Death of Charles Adams farmer near Dutan
Mr Charles Adams a prominent farmer living five miles west of Du than on Route 1 died yesterday afternoon at age 84. He is survived by a wife and two children a daughter Irving in Ozark and a son who lived with him. He was brother to James Adams of Selma and cousin to L Reeves of Dothan. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Charles Adams
Duthan
Route 1
Adams
Rie
Irving
Ozark
James Adams
Selma
L Reeves
Dothan
Len
Mexico Talks With Insurrecto Leaders Aimed at Concessions
A summary of discussions between Jove Limantour Mexico's finance minister and Francisco I Madero Sr in Sewark shows ten tentative proposals sent to the insurgent chieftain near Chihuahua. A reply is expected within a week to decide if negotiations become formal with safety assurances for the government envoys.
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Mexico
Aviator Coffyn Flies From Augusta to Aiken in Storm
Augusta Ga March 3 Aviator Frank Coffyn of the Wright Brothers staff and his wife flew from Augusta to Aiken amid violent wind and uprooted trees. The nonstop journey covered about twenty eight miles and set a record for the length of a flight in such conditions. They faced drifting wind and intermittent landings but continued toward their breakfast engagement with friends.
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Augusta
Frank Coffyn
Wright Brothers
Aiken
America
Remarkable nerve shown by condemned murderer at gallows
Joseph Christock faced execution in Pottsville as 1,500 spectators watched. He refused priestly aid, walked to the gallows, and calmly placed the noose, smiling as the cap was set and the trap sprung, dying twelve minutes later after a full confession of killings and robberies.
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Pottsville
Joseph Christock
Ann Richards
Christock
Chintock
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Calomel Alternative
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable tonic that eases a tired liver better than calomel. It claims gentle action for all ages, no dietary changes, and a money back guarantee from Nix Drug Company with a 50 cent bottle.
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Joesen
Dodgen
Nix Drug Company
Dodson
Selma Prison Stripes for Seven Prohibition Convicts
Seven Selma residents were sent to work on Dallas County roads after being convicted of violating prohibition laws. Sentences ranged from twenty to thirty days of hard labor, with appeals planned. Some locals urged clemency, but officials noted the delays until governor review.
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Selma
Ala
March
Donald
Dallas
Effeutt
Comvicte
George Campbell
Nick Lahore
Rufan Campbell
Janes Campbell
Logan
Tua U Flinn
Gam Medllard
O'Neal
Daliag
Jemfort
Miller
Litte
Konberg
Bam Row
Jonberg
Roseburg
ZEMO Zemo Soap Promoted For Skin Ailments In Ads
An advertisement extols ZEMO and ZEMO Soap to treat tender skin conditions, pimples, dandruff, and scalp disease claiming relief from soreness. It mentions Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for children and asserts the genuine product contains no opiates or harmful drugs.
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W. L. Brows
Foley
Burglary at Hayes Estate Near Shorterville
Sheriff investigates a burglary at Henry Hayes estate five miles from Shorterville on the Columbia road. About $300 in cash taken. merchandise untouched. Thieves pried a safe, used chisels and a hatchet, and left tracks toward Fort Davies. No suspects identified. train era records and aging clues unavailable.
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Henry Hayes
Shorterville
Columbia Road
Axfe
Clerk Accused of Padding Atlanta Railway Mail Accounts
John J. Blodgett chief clerk in the Atlanta railway mail office was indicted by a federal grand jury for padding his expense accounts. He allegedly kept money from a hotel bill and forged travel vouchers in Montgomery Birmingham New Orleans Greensboro and Charlotte. The total sum involved is about $100.
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Atlants
John J. Blodgett
Atlanta
Railway Mail Service
Blodgett
Montgomery
Biringham
New Orleans
Greensboro
Charlotte
Southeast Alabama Chentee Association Holds Meeting
The Southeast Alabama Chentee Association met at the Pose and Chapman office with most stock represented. Capt A B Pace was elected president W R Chapman vice president W Strickland treasurer and J G Biggers re elected secretary. Committees to be named by the president. Biggers reported stock subscribed with several hundred dollars more than expected. The May meeting will be in Florala with plans to confer on the program and push work ahead. Prospects for good attractions this season are better than last year.
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Alabama
Pose & Chappan
Capt
A. B Pace
W. R. Chapman
W. Strickland
Treasure
J. G. Biggers
Biggers
Florala Tomerow
Davidesson
Golten
Setle
Ithia
Womans Missionary Society Plans Next Meeting
Fragmented notes show the Womans Missionary Society scheduling a meeting for Monday at 8:90 o clock with Mrs Ghent assisting. They aim to support Foreign Missions in April and urge strong participation to ensure a successful gathering.
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Womans Missionary Society
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