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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
9
A telegraph from a Mexican official notes many deaths on both sides amid American troop actions in Mexico. A Foreign Minister dispatch cites one American trooper killed and several civilians wounded, while a Carranza agent in El Paso reports further details to the embassy.
Dispatches from Chihuahua describe fighting when American troops entered Parral. Some sources say Mexican civilians fired on the American column while others claim the garrison protested. Conflicting reports reach the state department via Consul Letcher and General Funston.
President Wilson weighs Carranza’s proposal to withdraw the Villa expedition as U.S. troops face a tense, possibly besieged Parral engagement. Dispatches from Mexican officials, warnings from Washington, and evolving diplomatic notes reflect mounting anxiety and a push to decide on withdrawal and future conduct.
Decatur Georgia April 1 Special The PTA of Decatur presented to Glennwood Public School a May program to be raised with proper exercises next Tuesday at 1 pm. Lt Harold Colvocoresses will bring a squad of uniformed marines to raise the flag. Glennwood children will sing patriotic songs. Admiral Colvocoresses will deliver an address. Mrs William Lawson Peel and Mrs Moll will be present to speak. A Joseph Habersham chapter DAH delegation will attend with Mrs Peel.
The Presidents club, among Atlanta’s younger civic groups, will meet and dine at the Piedmont hotel tonight at 6 40. The club includes presidents of local civic and commercial organizations and is seen as a growing asset in the city’s progress.
Mrs Margaret Carliarie Craig seeks divorce and restoration of her maiden name alleging cruel treatment by J O Craig. She says he drunkenly forced her to drink absinthe and morphine, sent her by train while dazed, arranged a San Francisco trip, then returned her to Los Angeles. She claims he pressed for money and warned her to stay silent.
Washington April 13 agitation for a larger navy at the expense of the army dominated the final day of general debate on the army reorganization bill in the Senate. Senator Stone urged a navy strong enough to act offensively on the high seas to defend American rights. Senator Borah pressed to drop volunteer and national guard provisions to expand naval forces. Both senators defended a standing army, while Borah framed the navy as first and last defense. Amendments on government nitrate plants and private leasing were discussed but not voted. The ten minute rule was to be enforced until Tuesday afternoon when votes on all amendments and final passage would occur.
Savannah bank president McCauley asks police to locate his niece Serena McCauley who left Savannah Wednesday with Mercer Jordan and his bride Margaret Palmer after a manicure wedding trip to Augusta. Atlanta police joined the chase and detectives checked Savannah hotels but did not locate Serena McCauley by nightfall.
Burnett urges traffic signaling expansion in Atlanta as the successful Five Points semaphore proves its value. Mayor acting on Burnett’s request seeks police board funds to place new signals at Broad and Marietta Whitehall and Alabama Whitehall and Mitchell Forsyth and Marietta, built by Western Electric and common in major cities.
Members of Camp No 439 World of Woodmen will host an open meeting this evening inviting all Woodmen and friends of the order. The program includes instrumental and vocal music and speeches by prominent Woodmen, followed by refreshments.
John Owen known as a self made man in Pale Georgia rose from printer to city salesman with Frank E Block Co Atlanta. A charter member of the salesmen association and sheriff's office public official, he is praised for making friends, fraternal honors, and steady public service.
The old standard GROVER TASTE LESS chill TONIC is promoted as a malaria fighter with a printed formula on each label. It contains Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form, marketed as a health tonic for systemic buildup.
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