Mexican Crisis Deepens as Huerta Holds Out
Across Washington and Mexico a flurry of diplomacy and danger unfolds. Huerta clings to power as mediators push toward an armistice while Carranza is barred from talks. In Vera Cruz and Tampico the threat of oil fires and mined harbors raises the stakes for U S forces and civilians. John Sutman, acting American consul, faces capture, and Dr Edward Ryan arrives under guard amid death sentences back home.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Huerta
Mike Rabaza
Augustine Garza
Tampico
Mexico City
Funston
Vera Cruz
United States
Joaquin D. Casas
Carlsbad
Casas
Rojas
Brooklyn
Montana
Carranza
Mex
Mayo
Panuco River
Jenkins
Maas
John R. Sutman
San Luis Potosi
Joaquin Maas
Ryan
Edward Ryan
Zacatecas
National Palace
Affidavits of conspiracy in the Frank case
Affidavits claimed to show conspiracy to produce untruthful evidence were introduced by Solicitor General Dorsey at the hearing today of a motion for a new trial in the James Conley Frank murder case. Mary Phagan's death is noted with Frank sentenced to death. The report covers an examination of Citizens Trust Company of Athens and bank deposit details. It also mentions Revolt by the Torreon defense and troop movements to Brownsville, Texas.
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Associated
Atlanta
James Con
Gapera Dorsey
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Ts Trust Company
Athens
W. C. Mare Ae
State Bank
Arnold & Be
Brazil
Torreon
Vera Cruz
Mili Avolt
Josefho Velasco
Velasco
Huerta
Goig
Cyclone Hits Texas Villages Leaving Fatal Toll
A May 4 cyclone killed two residents in Maud Texas and left half of the town's houses destroyed. Six people were injured in Redwater and four in Pittsburg. A railroad wire report confirms the storm's impact. In Mississippi Greenville saw ships wrecked and businesses unroofed with the electric plant out of service. no serious injuries reported.
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Associated Press
Mt. Pleasant
Texas
Maud
Redwater
Pittsburg
Mississippi
Greenville
Miss
Five Members Named to Federal Reserve Board
Washington May 4 President Wilson selected five men to join Secretary McAdoo and John Skelton Williams as members of the federal reserve board. The appointees are Richard Oli Boston Warren Warburg Wheeler W P Hasling and Dr A G Miller with a Pacific coast nominee controversy lingering over William Denman. The new board will launch the U S banking system and acts as its governing body. Nominations will go to the Senate soon and possible changes include Harding or Warburg as governor if a chosen member declines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Willigon
the Treasury
McAdoo
John Skelton Williams
Federal Reserve Board
Richard Oli
Boston
Near
Pat Warburg
New York
Wheeler
Chicago
W. P. Ael Hasling
Birmingham
Ala
Pacific Coast
A. G. Miller
San Francisco
Interior
Senate
Harding
Warburg
William den
No Vaudeville at Majestic After Poor Showing
The Majestic closed after yesterday matinee due to the inferior vaudeville company. Management will show pictures only until a higher standard is met, as Mr. Stone believes in a clean, quality program informed by years in the business. The YWCA sewing class meets Wednesday at 8 15. Floral display by Crocedale adorns Merchants Carnival at Colonial Wednesday and Thursday. Strawberries 20c Arnold and Abney.
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Majestic
Stone
Young Women’s Christian Association
Meeting of the Mayor and Council Last Evening Sparks Debate
A routine council session grew tense over budget discrepancies and a proposed rule to limit permanent improvements costing over 50 dollars without full council review. The debate touched Rutherford street work and health department oversight, with plans for future action hinted.
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Finance Committee
Street Department
Hinton
Street Committee
Dudley
Hinen
Rutherford Street
Lumpkin Street
Georgia Development Company
County primary election managers listed by county chairman
The county chairman announced official appointments for the May 9 1914 primary. District 216 managers and clerks are named for two boxes with specified roles. Additional districts 217 218 219 220 241 134 and 146 list managers and J P officials. Ballots and tally sheets to be collected by May 7 1914 from Howell C Erwin chairman.
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G. M
C. F. Crossley
J. P
G. H. Palmer
John Bird
F. D. Tuck
H. F. Pittard
G. M. DeWitt Daniel
J. T. Brown
E. W. Jackson
G. M. E. S. Dobbins
L. H. Nichols
A. L. King
G. M. L. J. Hemerick
W. W. Duncan
Howard Mullin
Howell C. Erwin
Chautauqua Finale Delights At Redpath Athens Series
The last event of the Redpath Athens Chautauqua closed Sunday night with a sacred concert and a compelling lecture on Japanese questions by a Californian. Despite travel delays, Sam Blackwood and staff kept evening program intact. Judge Thomas offered a solid sermonette as the crowd waited, and the entire series ended on a high note.
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Redpath
Athens
Augusta
Georgia Road
Madison
Blackwood
Judge Thomas
Chautauqua
Athens Urged Half Holiday for Tech Georgia Game
City leaders call for a two o clock Friday half holiday to let workers, clerks, and students attend the Tech vs Georgia ball game. Merchants expect a record crowd in Athens with visitors traveling from Atlanta and the country, boosting business.
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Tech
Georgia
Atlanta
Fates PD
Heisman
Athens
Vestry Changes Mark Emmanuel Church Parish Meeting
At Emmanuel Church annual parish meeting three vestry seats changed hands as term limits prompted the departure of Dr. James C. Bloomfield W B Steadman and Prof J W Hart. New vestrymen are W A Capps H J Rowe and Dr D H DuPree with wardens H C White and Sylvanus Morris. Delegates to the diocesan convention were chosen with Nickerson Rowe White and alternates Fickett O Farrell Steadman.
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Emmanuel Church
James C. Bloomfield
W. B. Steadman
J. W. Hart
W. A. Capps
H. J. Rowe
D. H. DuPree
H. C. White
Sylvanus Morris
T. H. Nickerson
C.M. Strahan
R. T. Goodwyn
J. C. Helner
J. H. T. McPherson
Church of the Incarnation
Atlanta
Messrs
M. F. Fickett
John O'Farrell
Georgia vs Alabama game draws Athens crowd again
Athens residents anticipate a hard fought matchup between Georgia and Alabama. Stone's Grocery Store offers game results by phone 408 opposite Ball Park and highlights fresh produce and staples for Tuesday. Arnold & Abney advertise fresh tomatoes and other vegetables. The piece notes renewed entertainment as the event returns next spring.
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Stone's
Florida
Ball] Park
Gym to Feature First of Its Kind Event at University
The University of Georgia hosts a Friday night gymnastic show described as a unique event for the region. The program includes a musical opening, flying rings, mat work, and wrestling. Admission is 25 cents, with a hopeful turnout and lively performances by the university team.
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University OF Georgia
Ises
Today at the Elie Repentance Reels and Miss Beautiful
A fragmented program listing two reels at Tanhouser venues features the "lesson" film and the famous Miss Beautiful. John Rineh and Carlott Nilsson are noted among other notable names in the lineup across four venues.
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Tanhouser Famous
Moving Pictures
John Rineh
Carlott Nilsson
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