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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1914
Page
23
Columbus Ga April 25 Special The Columbus Guards are prepared to go to Mexico at a moment's notice. A drill featured officers outlining the situation and members arranging their affairs to respond promptly. The unit recalls its historic Mexican War service in the forties and its gallant record in the Civil War era.
In Chilean press, The Union questions moral grounds for U S actions amid the Mexican crisis. It argues U S protection should extend only to its citizens and borders, condemns Huerta war as injuring Mexico and provoking a regional clash. The Mercurio notes reaction to a Philadelphia theater comedy and Monroe Doctrine implications.
The text asserts that they remain in a state of perfect equality with other nations and reject foreign interference. It emphasizes they will not accept external meddling and maintain sovereign parity and independence in practice.
The president signed the congressional bill granting 500000 dollars for relief and transport of American citizens in Mexico. Secretary Daniels later estimated that between 3600 and 3500 refugees are either en route or under protection awaiting departure for the United States.
London reports a sharp drop in women astride on Rotten Row with 71 observed riders. only 22 remained in the saddle, including 10 girls, as fashion loosens on collars and hats. Descriptions note khaki riding attire, varied skirts, and a trend toward freer styling amid evolving etiquette.
St Louis reports a Tampico incident where ten marines and a paymaster were captured by federal forces while ashore. The flag was taken, prisoners held about fifteen hours, and an apology with a gun salute was demanded by the American admiral. Washington warned of city action if no reply by deadline.
In Tampico last night Federal troops and constitutionalists fought as Rear Admiral Badger relayed. British ships observed gunboat action. Americans stood offshore. Refugees numbered about 1950 moved from Tampico recently while Puerto Mexico remained quiet.
London reports two British journals clash over US policy toward Mexico. The Nation condemns President Wilson for sacrificing lives over a missing apology while The Saturday Review says US aims for a stable government in Mexico City and will gain sympathy from other great powers.
Leo M. Frank declares he will not be intimidated by fear of being shot down and killed, stresses his entitlement to a fair trial, and appeals to the fair-minded public whose silent influence backs the courts and their servants to ensure justice.
The Santa Fe railroad southern freight and passenger agent J. D. Carter was honored at a banquet in Atlanta at the Winecoft Hotel. About one hundred guests heard toasts from railroad officials as Carter, promoted to general agent, heads to Detroit May 1. Billups led plans to form an Atlanta traffic club and J. P. Billups named chairman.
A faded quote from The f Huten.son News imagines Kansas elevating car travel. It suggests the state could load five people per trip and shuttle eight loads in a day, giving every resident a 20 mile outing within an eight hour workday.
Governor Slaton received a telegran Saturday from relatives of Randolph Summerlin of Willacoochee Berrien county asking for authorities in Washington to return his body killed in Vera Cruz to Georgia. Slaton wired Scater West to seek war department action. Summerlin was among the first six killed in the Mexican conflict. Mrs Hillman of Wilkes-Barre Pa aged 102 recalls events from ninety years ago.
Improper kidney action causes sickness and complications. Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy has stood for 37 years as a standard cure. It purifies blood by aiding kidneys and liver, with rapid help promised from the first dose. Available at druggists in 50c and $1.00 sizes. Free sample and information by Warner Safe Remedies Co. Dept. 214 Rochester, N.Y.
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