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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
4
US officials warn against crossing the border and urge restraint as insurgent and federal forces clash near Agua Prieta. Douglas residents advised to avoid fire from Mexico. federals to be disarmed if they enter US soil. Red Cross mobilizes $2.00 relief fund after battles injure soldiers.
From Atlanta the Central of Georgia offers reduced passes to Jackson Lee Florida for the Account Conference for Education in the South April 19 to 21 1911. Dates of sale April 17-18 and April 10. Fare from Atlanta 1425 with schedules leaving city corner Peachtree and Marietta streets. W FOGG D P A Atlanta Ga.
Cadiz Kentucky April 68 attorney Max Hanter declares a platform offering lucrative offices to every yellow dog Democrat and white Republicans, autos for married women, half ton of chewing gum, watermelons and fish ponds with imported labor. He claims he awaits his inaugural with impatience amid political theatrics. International item notes British cruiser ordered to Delagon Bay and unrest in Le Rox Bay with calls to depose governors and expel loyalists.
Colonel Shunk of the American Cavalry warns Mexicans to fight only so bullets do not cross into Douglas. Skirmishes occur as federals advance toward Agua Prieta, rebels fortify, and both sides brace for more fighting. U S cavalry from Tucson and Waco reinforce Douglas while residents offer Red Cross aid and volunteers for border relief.
Great interest surrounds the Georgia Medical Association meeting to be held in Rome Ga April 20 21. Several hundred of Georgia s leading physicians will gather to discuss causes and remedies of the falls of mankind. The event marks a milestone in the sixty two year old organization with many prominent physicians from Atlanta and other states delivering addresses.
Federals report plus five killed during a clash near Sauz and Santa Clara canyons, fifty miles north of Chihuahua. Over 100 Insurrectos wounded. prisoners, including Americans, were guarded as refugees and women and children fled. Francisco Madero Sr. seeks peace terms as his son’s leadership endures. Typewriters rented by American Writing Machine Company.
Multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements from Atlanta area papers list James N. Jackson aged 58 at 475 Whitehall Street service at Fatterson's chapel, Anna Mitchell of the Home for the Friendless funeral at St Luke's, W R Hightower of 517 Courtland Street, Henry Upchurch infant son of Mr and Mrs Berry Upchurch at 640 DeKalb Avenue funeral at Harry G Poole's chapel, E J Appling died in New Orleans with body to Atlanta, W Howard Eppes funeral with six brothers in law pallbearers, and Oconee Street burial association member Gopes buried in Oconee Cemetery.
Philadelphia April 16 Daniel Kissam Young a noted socialist writer died by taking cyanide at his Narbroth home after leaving an open letter condemning business leaders and urging continued socialist work His body was found by a maid He was born in Williamsburgh New York in 1851 His father Albert Anderson Young was a noted abolitionist The death ends a life spent in socialist advocacy and the widow is a known suffrage advocate.
Omaha’s publicity manager claims the city can hire Mayor James C Dahlman for about 1 500 000 to relocate to Memphis as a Nebraska beauty replacement for William Jennings Bryan The note notes Dahlman and Bryan were once allies then split and suggests Dahlman may accept Memphis offer if he loses his job with Omaha moving toward a commission form of government
The Orpheum and Grand host a stock battle as Bunting and Schiller Players vie for summer audiences in Atlanta. The Schiller group opens next Monday at the Lyric with a 10 headliner format. The Grand and Lyric plan major productions, with Josef Totten and Miss Pavay drawing attention. The season promises strong entertainment and new venue improvements.
A resolution at the No. 8 vesting urged South representation on the IPP board and backing B. Marky ex president of the Atlanta Federation of Trades. Rumor says a vice president may resign at the convention meeting. The move honors Marky for service in the local field.
Columbus Ga April 16 Special Police Officer Marion Marchant was shot several times last Wednesday night by James Jefferson a young man of the city now said to be dying five of the six bullets hit him one through the breast and his survival is regarded as remarkable Jefferson has been moved from the local jail to another city and is said to be in Macon
Letters to the editor advocate for a pardon for Stripling, arguing he acted to protect his wife and sister, praising his fourteen years of good conduct, and urging Governor Brown to grant clemency after the prison commission recommendation. A Ga reader supports the act and condemns harsh penalties for domestic improprieties.
Harvey Craig of Gainesville recalls early Atlanta journalism and the Constitution era. Captain James Wright relates Macon discussions on moving the state capital and warns the public that rebuilding the capitol would cost at least ten million dollars, urging state funds.
Russellville Alabama April 16 Northbound Southern passenger train struck an open switch at 10 15 pm colliding with a switch engine on the siding. Fireman Douglas White was killed instantly and Engineer Beavers was slightly injured. Several passengers were badly shaken up.
The Missippi Missouri Nebraska New Ser gey North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania West Virginia Wiscon sin and New Mexico officially endorsed Mrs Scott for the presidency of the organization. Story supporters claim gains in most states while noting expected strong voter support for Mrs Scott. Taft will greet the daughters with Marine band and speeches by Mrs Scott, Mrs Foster, Whilam Merble and Senator Robert N Taylor.
The Lakewood Flyer derailed into a crowd awaiting a local train at Elizabeth Avenue station. Two elderly women died, Mrs Ann Eliza Stone aged 87 and her daughter Mrs Anna Cosgrove aged 60, along with baggage master Edward Saunders who perished while trying to rescue them. Saunders shouted a warning as the express bore down, dragging the two across the tracks before impact. The crash tore through the crowd scattering onlookers and injuring others.
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