Zacatecas Falls After Villa’s Four Day Battle
Zacatecas, Mexico June 26. General Francisco Villa reports the fall of Zacatecas after a four day battle. Federals numbering about 14 000 suffered heavy losses with 4000 killed and 2000 wounded. Constitutionalist losses estimated 800. Villa claims 5000 prisoners, 12 cannons, 9 trains, 6000 Mauser rifles and vast munitions. Federals destroyed key buildings before retreat toward Aguas Calientes.
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Zacatecas
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Villa
Sig
State Treasury Office
Stamp Revenue
Aguas Calientes
Great Victory for Constitutionalists in Zacatecas
The report notes General Francisco Villa’s victory at Zacatecas placing much of northern Mexico under Constitutionalists. It outlines the race among Villa, Gonzales, and Obregon to reach Mexico City, with Obregon’s Guadalajara operation potentially offering a decisive edge. The long pursuit of Federal forces continues toward the capital.
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EN Paso
Féxas
Francisco’ Villa
Aguas Caliéntes
Zacatecas
Mexico
Villa
Gonzales
Obregon
Guadalajara
Republic
Ivar Thord Gray
Blanco
Roosevelt Politician Says He Will Focus on Politics Four Months
Oyster Bay June 25 Col Roosevelt announces he will devote four months to political work and end his geography career. He defends George W. Perkins as a key Progressive, and condemns the Colombian treaty as black mail while criticizing Wilson Bryan diplomacy as a joke on the world stage.
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Oyster
Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Progressive Party
Perkins
United States
Colombia
Wilson-Bryan
Georgia Man Promotes Hidden Gold In Forsyth County
A. H. Maloney, once a Mexican gold hunter, displays two gold nuggets worth 1600 dollars from a Forsyth County mine. He argues Georgia hills hold vast gold, far exceeding California forty niner riches, while locals flock to distant booms. Camping parties gather at Miller’s Springs.
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Forsyth
Atlanta
A. H. Maloney
Mexico
Georgia Hills
Forsyth County
Georgia
California
Maloney
Canada
Alaska
General Villa's Watchword From the Constitutionalist Era
The phrase captures General Villa's guiding motto at the start of Constitutionalist activities, reflecting aims and leadership during the early phase of the movement. The item grounds the historical tone with a focus on Villa's strategic emphasis and the period's political dynamics.
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Villa
Grate Factory Burns Near Kirby Mill Fire Ends Big Loss
The Georgia Orate and Basket Factory near Kirby Mill burned Wednesday night, destroying most of the plant. Fire started in the boiler room around eleven thirty and spread rapidly. six carloads of baskets were ready to ship. Insurance was insufficient to cover the estimated ten thousand dollar loss. Reopening plans begin soon but full operation may take weeks.
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Georgia Orate and Basket Factory
Kirby
Balfour
Kirby Mill
Lmits
1918 Cotton Crop Tops Value Records
Washington June 24 The Census Bureau reports the 1918 cotton crop was the United States most valuable ever, with an estimated value of 1 043 760 and a production of 13 928 811 running bales. The 1913 seed crop valued at 156 600 and 6 305 000 tons were crushed 4 579 508 tons. Acreage increase for 1914 is estimated from 12 000 to 265 000 acres.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Militant Attack Destroys Church Near Belfast
Belfast June 25 militants attacked an Episcopal church at Ballylesson near here. The assailants demolished woodwork and started a fire before the sexton could extinguish the flames. The building was badly damaged.
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Belfast
Ireland
Ballylessen
Here
Mexico’s provisional president to be chosen by peace talks
At Niagara Falls June 25 diplomats discuss Mexico's future under a provisional government. Mediation aims to name a provisional president and cabinet to rule until elections. U S backing aims to ease tensions between Federal and Constitutionalist factions and pave a peaceful path.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
Mexico
Ana Carranza
United States
China
Carranza
Bankers Confront Boll Weevil Threat in South Carolina
South Carolina Bankers Association opens a two day session at the Isle of Palms with focus on eradicating cattle ticks and boll weevil protection. Congressman Glass of Virginia to speak, President Williamson urges diversified crops and cattle raising, Secretary Hellman reports 242 members.
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Charleston
South Carolina Bankers’ Association
Isle of Palms
Glass
Virginia
Morrow
Williamson
Darlington
Hellman
Anderson
Joseph Jerger Jr Heads To Chicago For Optics Course
Mr. Joseph Jerger Jr leaves for Chicago to attend a two month optics course at a range school, departing this morning. He will study in the city and return afterward.
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Joseph Jerger, Jr
Chicago
Georgia legislature contemplates beer and near beer bills
Atlanta June 5. A hot prohibition campaign unfolds as Bibb county legislators push bills to legalize sale and manufacture of real beer and to cut whiskey penalties. Prohibitionists brace for a test while a state highway commission bill, supported by Governor Slaton, seeks funding from automotive taxes.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Bibb County
Bibb County, ‘Mr. Wimberly In the House and Senator McNeill
Senate
House
Wilson
Slaton
3. M. Turner
Tax Equalization Faces Bills and Political Faction in Georgia
Atlanta observers expect a heated debate as two repeal bills move through the Georgia assembly. Supporters of Governor Slaton back the tax equalization measure, while opponents urge repeal. Leadership aims to defeat repeal in committee and avoid a veto showdown.
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Atlanta
Georgia Assembly
Adams
Hall
Stovall
Elbert and
Meaders
McDuffie
Law
John M. Slaton
Governor Slaton Presents Annual Message to General Assembly
Atlanta June 25 Governor John M Slaton sent his annual message to the general assembly praising past work and urging legislation for state welfare He notes the debt paying legislature will be remembered and cites the financial system that refunded bonded indebtedness and limited tax levies The message references deficits from 1912 to 1914 and suggests reforms continued on Page Four.
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Atlanta
John M. Slaton
General Assembly
Industrial Day and Barbecue Sets Thomas County Meeting
Thomas County plans an Industrial Day on July 10 at McKinnon Pond seven miles east of Thomasville. Farmers will gather for displays and talks by state leaders, with a monster barbecue and picnic lunch. The program features J. D. Price and others on agriculture and stock raising, plus committees led by J. J. Parramore and W. A. Pringle.
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Thomas County
McKinnon Pond
Thomasville
Summer Hill
J. D. Price
William R. Tucker
Dr. Bahnson
John W. Greer
South Georgia
J. J. Parramore
W. A. Pringle
H. OS. Moore
J. ©. Baverly
C. H. Rice
J. B. Swan
C. A. McKinnon
W. Davis
Burch
Judge Emory Speer Case Report Divides Congress
Atlanta June 24 report on Judge Emory Speer shows two committee members urging no further impeachment steps while a third delivers a minority exoneration. The majority condemns his conduct and says evidence to convict in the Senate is not obtainable though record shows abuses and cautious rulings.
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Atlanta
Congressional Committee
Emory Speer
Congress
Macon
Senate
Speer
Atlantic City Medical Association Session Advances Standards
At Atlantic City in June the American Medical Association session draws over thirty-five hundred delegates. Talks urge higher standards for medical school entrants and public health staffing. Dr. Hurty warns poverty and disease undermine justice and institutions as incubator debates reveal mixed outcomes.
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Atlantic City
N.J
American Medical Association
B. Chapin
New York
M. P. Ravenat
Hurty
Rumors of Major Changes at Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic
Reports indicate two or three significant changes may occur at the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic after its purchase by bond holders. A shake-up among top officials is possible as reorganizational plans unfold and the line awaits scheduled improvement projects. An important company announcement is expected soon.
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Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
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