Wilson Demands Huerta Salute or Face Action
President Wilson, disgusted by Huerta’s evasions, issues an ultimatum warning drastic action if the Mexican leader does not salute the flag. Mexico City reports Huerta may defy the United States as the fleet approaches. Secretary Bryan awaits a translated message from Mexico City and will relay it to Wilson.
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Huerta
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Mexico City
Washington
State Department
Bryan
White Sulphur Springs
Blease Pressed to Accept Isle of Palms Camp Plan
Secretary Garrison demands compliance from South Carolina Governor Blease over the regular troops and militia encampment. He warns the Isle of Palms site or another location will be used if Blease refuses. Report notes ongoing friction with the state and possible relocation to North Carolina Georgia or Florida.
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Isle of Palms
Blease
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Georgia
Florida
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Son
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Biease
Garrison
Linleas
War Department
Adjutants General
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Charleston
Whaley and Byrnes
T'S
Isle of Palm
Gar
Battle of Atlanta Peace Jubilee Planned by Atlanta Chamber
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce plans a large peace jubilee on July twenty second to mark the Battle of Atlanta’s semi centennial. Officials say visitors will swell Atlanta, with troops from eighteen northern and eastern states and thirteen southern states, plus governors. Asa G. Candler chairs arrangements, with a dinner discussion next Friday. The event aims to outshine past reunions, transform battlefield zones with parks and monuments, and draw national figures.
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Atlanta
Committee On
Asa G. Candler
Candle
Chickamaugsk Fark
Congress
William Schley Howard
Gettysburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Atonge
United Confederate Veterans
Million Dollar Endowment Hinges on Greater Grady Hospital
An unnamed northern foundation considers a million dollar endowment for medical research in a southern city, with Atlanta and Greater Grady Hospital as pivotal. The grant requires modern lab and clinical facilities, and would fund perpetual research at 6 percent annually, greatly impacting disease and mortality in the South within a decade. The endowment ties to the Grady panel issue and may drive Atlanta voters to the polls on May 3.
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Atlanta
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Grady Hospital
Municipal Hospital
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Grady
South
Constitution Contest Promises Thirteen Autos and Prizes
The Constitution launches a wide sweepstakes offering thirteen high grade automobiles, nine $750 self playing pianos, and cash prizes. No entry fee, equal chance for all, with a double page announcement detailing rules. Enter promptly by sending names for consideration and prize notification. Do not wait for mid race.
Hempstead Flight Ends Upside Down Over Plains
Charles F. Niles piloted a monoplane at Hempstead Plains on April 18, flying inverted in strong winds. He rose to about 2,000 feet and completed a circle before the craft buckled, dropped nearly 1,000 feet, and Niles ended his flight upside down, ending his day’s exhibition.
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Charles F. Niles
Hempstead Plains
Ias
Niles
Walters Takes Stand In Kidnapping Trial At Opelousas
In Opelousas Louisiana on April 18 the defense in the W C Walters trial for kidnapping Robert Dunbar called Walters to testify. He described his relationship to the boy and broke down with tears while recounting his care. The morning session ended after the state finished its case with the Dunbars physician detailing burns and scars on the child.
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W. C. Walters
Robert Dunbar
Walters
Bruce Anderson
Co. P. Dunbar
Julia Anderson
North Carolina
Seral
Sears
Marka
F. GC. Shute
Dunbars
Weather Prophecy Increasing Cloudiness
Georgia forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with Sunday showers and cooler nights or Monday. Moderate south to west winds. Local report lists lowest and highest temperatures, mean and normal values, rainfall in the last 24 hours, excess since month start, and deficiency since January 1.
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Georgia
Testimony by McKnight in Frank Case Recalled as True
Albert McKnight state witness now repudiates his prior denial claiming his sorand testimony was true and that the repudiation affidavit was signed to remove private detective C Wy n Burke from Luther Rosser's Leo Frank case. He sits at police headquarters seeking protection and contemplation of jail alignment.
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Frank
C. Wyn Burke
Luther Rosser
Leo Frank
McKnight
Cella
Beavers
Ito
Burke
Constitution
Roy Craven
C. Pickett
Beck & Gregg
Congress Holds The Line On Wilson Demands
Washington reports a looming international crisis as Huerta may salute the American flag at Tampico prompting President Wilson to seek congressional authority for army and navy action. The United States eyes seizure of Vera Cruz and Tampico as tensions rise with Mexico. The Great American Armada nears Mexican waters as officials weigh steps to arouse national sentiment among Mexicans.
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United States
Washington
Mayo
Tampico
Wilson
Congress
Army
Navy
Mexico
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
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