Chicago of Mexico Era of Revolt and Desert Turmoil
In a vivid description of Torreon and Lerdo in Mexico, the piece portrays Torreon as a bustling railroad and industrial hub with a strong American and Chinese influence, home to the largest soup factory and major mills. The city thrives on commerce until revolts and warfare cloud its future, while nearby Lerdo serves as a resort and social center for Torreon’s elite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Torreon
Chicago
Republic of Mexico
Plaza Mayor
Mexico
Avenido Hidalgo
Lerdo
Rio Nazaa
Loredo
Cango Used as Boat's Fuel in Severe Pacific Storm
The steamer GC Lindauer reached San Francisco with only 63 hours of fuel left after a four and a half day voyage from Gray's Harbor. A southeast gale for two days battered the ship, rigging tore away, and crew and passengers fed the furnaces with lumber from deck. Captain Sundman called it among his worst storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Dock Fargo
Talislig
GC. Lindauer
Gray's Harbor
Sundman
West v Hodges in Topeka over injuries claim in papers dispute
Luella West sues Governor Hodges in Topeka for 2210 damages alleging injuries during a scuffle in the governor's office over parole papers. She contends she was struck on the shoulder leaving a blackened bruise and her arm was wrenched during the incident on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Mra
Luella West
Hodges
Mia
Gas supply woes drive suburban cooks to quit
Complaint filed with the Illinois Public Utilities Commission cites subpar gas supply in Winnetka Waukegan and Highland Park causing many cooks to quit suburban kitchens. The issue centers on unreliable fuel affecting household enmities and local service expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois Public Utilities
Winnetka
Waukegan
Highland Park
Whistle Delivers Mail to a Dog Named Tige in Indiana
In Farnmond, Indiana, a postal card addressed to a dog named Tige was found. Malt carrier Julius Kosanke sought the dog, whistling through streets until Tige fetched the card from a bulldog owner’s yard and delivered Tessie’s message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fammond
Ind
Mother
Besule
Julius Kosanke
Dessie
Tigo
Tige
Kosanke
Tessie
DIES MARTYR TO MEDICINE AT PASTEUR INSTITUTE
Paris reports the death of Dr Alfred Conor director at the Pasteur Institute in Tunis. A guinea pig related procedure left a thigh wound causing infection and illness. He received the Legion of Honor on his death bed March 22 for his service to medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alfred Conor
Pasteur Institute
Tunis
Hin
Legion of Honor
Ships To Use Canal In July For Pacific Route Test
From San Diego Franklin D Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy says ships of the Atlante fleet will steam through the Panama canal early in July. The convoy will speed up the Pacific coast to San Diego and return to Hampton Roads by the same route after inspection of San Diego harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
United States
Panama Canal
Hampton Roads
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wade
Preparations Underway for Battleship Canal Passage
Preliminary arrangements for the reception of the battleships set an early jaunt through the canal to prove to the world that the big waterway is ready to accommodate shipping. The official stated purpose was to demonstrate canal readiness.
Deer Fights River Chase as Hunted Buck Surges Across
A big buck pursued by a pack of dogs swam half a mile across the Hudson at Highland near Poughkeepsie. Several hundred onlookers watched as the deer finally climbed the riverbank north of the city and vanished toward Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Highland
Hyde Park
Hunger Strike Wins Out in Washington Trial
Abraham Dehart, detained for disorderly conduct in Washington New Jersey, began a hunger strike prompting fears of illness. The court released him after evaluating his condition and safety concerns.
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Washington, N. J
Abraham Dehart
Property Auction Notice in Waxhaw North Carolina
Legal notice from Union County Superior Court dated May 18 1924 for W Gordon vs Josie Howie. Land of 57.87 acres in Waxhaw offered in two lots then as a whole with bid to start at 1855 dollars and half cash plus deferred balance bearing interest. Sale date to be announced with details from survey by T W Secrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Union County
North Carolina
W Gordon
Josie Howie
Thuratay
Vale
Meliwnine Road
Orms
Hines
J. W. Delaney
J. J. Rodman
Davis
W. W. Norwood
Graham
Mellwaine Road
T. W. Secrest
Waxhaw
W. J. Gordon
Con Redwine & Sikes
Attorn
Notice of partition sale in Waxhaw NC heirs at law listed
Public notice in Union County North Carolina states a special proceeding in the Superior Court for partition of a house and lot in Waxhaw once owned by Hurts Yarbrough deceased. Defendants named include Jas Yarbrough Martha Limas Mary Baskin Lee Belk Tom Heath and others. Defendants must appear in Monroe on June 2, 1914 to answer or risk a decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Union County
Harry Blackmon
Calvin Federson
Jas. Yarbrough
Martha Limas
Jim Limes
Mary Baskin
Joe Baskin
Rachel Dunham
Taylor Denham
Anna
Anna Belk
Lee Belk
Tushing
Anna Beli
Tom Heath
Ia Witherspoon
Will
Harry Yarbrough
Hhe Superior Court
Calonen
Monroe
N.C
W. Lemmond
Land Auction Notice in Union County NC
Special proceeding sale ordered by the Superior Court of Falcon County for Kilison Mills et al. at Monroe courthouse. Mary Mills tract, about 100 acres, life estate to Mary Mills with remainder to A Jackson Mills children. Sale starts at 112 dollars, three parts then whole, measured by new survey. Bids open 20 days, contact Love & McNeely for plats. April 20. Parker, Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanes Creek
Union County
North Carolina
Mills
Mary Mills
A. Jackson Mills
Love & McNeely
Notice of Administration in Lydia Outen estate at Wingate
Having this day qualified as administrator of the estate of Mrs Lydia Outen deceased this is to notify all persons holding claims against the estate to present them to me at Wingate North Carolina on or before the sixth day of May 1915 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery All persons indebted to said estate please call and make prompt settlement This the second day of May 1914 RE W Griffin Administrator of Mrs Lydia Outen deceased Redwine Sikels Attorneys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Oaten
Wingate
N. C
RE. W. Griffin
Admr
Lydia Outen
Redwine
Receivers Sale of Moore Gold Mining Co Real Estate
Receivers of The Moore Gold Mining Company of North Carolina announce a public sale by lot or tract on Monday June 15 1914 at 12 o'clock noon at the courthouse in Monroe North Carolina to sell three tracts of land in Goose Creek and Union counties including the David Moore and Moore Mine tracts comprising about 36 acres 30 15 acres and 57 acres described by old deeds and surveys. proceeds to satisfy judgments and creditors with notices to creditors to file claims by June 5 1914.
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North Carolaa
Mecklenburg County
Wiltise J. Suwitth
Platetiff
Moore Gol Mining Co
North Carolina
Deere
Superior Court
He Deere
Aslot
Monroe
Carolina
Wm. John Smith
Moors Gold Mining Co
North
Rexlater
Goose Creek
Nion County
State of North Carolina
David Moore
Paddle Branch
Robinson
P. O
Mickory
PD. Purr
Robinson's
Boger
Mint Him
Tt. O
W. L. How
Toeders
W. J. Howle
Nunley
Ehaing
Stone
Nunley Hinds
Moore
W. L Howlohs
N. Stamp
L. Howles
Howle's
Inc
Howle
Salathiel Helms
P.O
Spretowen
Rob Inson
Sabithi
Howie
Mint Hill Road
B. J's
Cedars
M. EB. Robinson
H. Robinson
W. L. Howls
RJ. Wenix
Rocky River Road
W. L. Town
Amd
W. L. Howie
Po. B. J
Helms
Howie and Robinson
Ventaln
Moone Gold Mining Co
W. L. Lowle
R C. Robinson
B. O
Dogwood
Hilteh
Moar
Moore Mine
Vics
Wlol
Ind
Xatt
Jn L
Howl
Moore Gold Mining Co
Rufus Weare
Huth McManus
Othera
W. Mexander
Mary Killett
The
John K. Moore
BP. O
Hilton Robinson
D. W. Miller
Mary Morrison
Cyrus Morrison
Union County
J.D. McCali
Campbell B. Fetner
Moore Gold Mining Company
Sale of Real Estate in Jackson Town by Court Order
Public sale conducted by the commissioner under a 1914 North Carolina Superior Court order in Union County. The proceedings in No 675 name Savings Loan & Trust Co as administrator of Sallie R Ghent versus James M Baker et al. The 40 acre tract lies in Jackson Township on Oa Creek, bounded by J J McCain’s lands and others, part of the Ghent noni plant description, and described in the 1914 deed. Sale set for Saturday June 12 1914 at noon at the Monroe court house to the highest cash bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Union County
Savings Loan & Trust Co
Sallie R. Ghent
James M. Baker
Court House
Monroe
North Carolina
Jackson Township
J. J. McCain
Sorth Carolina
J.J. MeCainy
J.J
Cainy
Elioh Tyron
J. Ghent
J. J. Me
Sule
Ghent
Joun C
Sikes
Redwine & Sikes
Attys
Public auction in Monroe for half interest in Monro e tract
The Superior Court of Union County orders sale of one half undivided interest of W H Poor in a Monroe city lot bounded Windsor and College Streets. Sale to occur Saturday May 1 1944 at 12 o'clock at the courthouse door to the highest cash bidder. Property described as 130 by 90 feet, origin deed 1901, reference made to judgment in aid case. Commissioner John C Sikes signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Union County
W. H. Poor
Sikes Company
Court House
Monroe
Jas. A. Stewart
Windsor and
College Sts
Windsor St
College St
J. D. Futeh
A. C. Comatzer
EM. Comatzer
Davie
Joanna Powe
John C. Sikes
Redwine
Notice to creditors in Adeline Starnes estate
Qualified as administrator Jerry Starnes notifies all creditors to present claims against the estate of Adeline Starnes deceased. Claims must be verified and received at the law office of J C M Vann attorney on or before April 17, 1915. This notice is dated April 16, 1914.
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Lindauer
Sues
Kansas
Executive
Whistle
Hammond
P. D
U.S
Buck
Doge
the Hudson
Cwantissionerts
Lansl
Superior Court of
Falon County
Kilison Milloa
Andrew Mills Et Ale
Moore Golf Mining Company
North Cancusa
Moecklenbure County
John Smith
Moore Gold Mining Company of
Sal
Stevan
Love & Mo Ley
W. B. Love
Ney McNeely
KR. B. Red
Ving
John
Kk. W. Lemiond
Jackson Town
Adeline Starnes
J. C. M. Vann
Jerry Starnes
D. T. Waller
First National Bank
Tryon St. Charlotte
Shuman Bros
St. Charlotte
W. B. Houston
Offles
Mour
W. C. Lemmond
Old Library Room
B. C. Redfearn
Bruner
Marshville
Matthews
E. S. Green
Belk-Bundy
Belk’s Store
Monroe, N
R. L. Payne
Union Drug Co
Grove
Wlult
Jon Terran
Mory An Nash
Lamberton
Joe Porson
Romedy
Joe Person
Hillary
Botite Remedy Sales Corporation
Charlotte, N. C
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