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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1913
Page
6
Washington readers see tension over Mexican affairs as President Wilson and Secretary Bryan discuss a Huerta demand for credentials for Lind in Mexico City. The embassy reports no official Lind mission statement, while Bryan denies state department involvement and asserts Lind travels as presidential advisor.
Secretary Bryan said Mr Bind would not reach Vera Cruz before Saturday evening. Secretary Daniels noted the New Hampshire could make the Galveston to Vera Cruz trip in 36 hours minimum, but typical time would be 36 to 60 hours, signaling no urgent haste. Administration officials defend Lind's presence as adviser, saying his actions will align with Washington and Huerta, with proposals to be public in Mexico City and Washington simultaneously.
In Mexico City August 3 the press backs Provisional Huerta over John Lind’s presence in Mexico if Lind is not recognized by the United States. Huerta’s note to Secretary Bryan is cheered in newspapers both English and Spanish. Frederico Gamboa, named foreign minister, is due tonight and appears aligned with Huerta as his arrival stirs little outward hostility despite Mexican disapproval of Lind.
Francisco de la Barra, former provisional Mexican president and ambassador to Washington, arrived in New York and said intervention by the United States is a remote possibility. He believes justice and fair play will prevail and that most Mexicans do not want foreign intervention. He trusts President Wilson and Huerta to resolve the crisis without outward escalation and declined to discuss John Lind’s mission.
Panama-Pacific exposition directors say the 1915 fair will still be a great success as concessions are secured from Frank Burt and many nations have joined. The service building and the vast machinery hall near completion signal ongoing progress across departments while Europe’s absence spurs renewed interest in the grounds.
In Macon Georgia August the Hancock suit against Rev E T Moore pastor of the Andersonville Baptist church ends without prosecution as a settlement is arranged by a Moore relative. The case involved a sensational divorce dispute and unpaid fee with alleged hush money. Also notes organization of Middle Georgia Telephone Company, officers, proposed Macon franchise, and claims of Fetner’s possible resignation from the water board. Blake, Justice Dept observer, in Macon investigating wartime cotton losses.
The Griffin A M E conference closes Sunday night as women from the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society convene. William Upshaw preached the missionary sermon while Dr H D Canady spoke on prepared leadership. R D Stinson of the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute addressed practical education for the masses of the South.
Federals on horseback pursued an armored car from Monclova toward Hacienda De La Crus near the city. The raid attempt followed a mine explosion that killed 23 federals days earlier, with details uncertain from the fragmentary dispatch.
Benor de la Barra traveled to New York escorted by a party of prominent Mexicans. The group included Carlos Fereyra, Mexican minister to Belgium, and Senor Canile, secretary to provisional President Huerta.
Constitutionalists damaged an automobile, cutting its tires, then the cavalry dragged it toward Monclava. On Monday they captured a work train of 54 mules guarded by 42 federals and brought the prisoners here to join the constitutionalist army. Refugees accuse federals of depredations in Monterey. Mrs. M. Parley is titled police captain at Dallas, Texas.
An advertised 18 day round trip covers Cincinnati Detroit Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal New York Philadelphia Atlantic City Washington Baltimore and Savannah with rail room steamer meals hotels and tours for 85.86 dollars. Special trains depart Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga and Knoxville on Saturday August 16 with deposits requested to reserve.
In Harbor Springs Michigan on August 6 Hal Souter a Shelby Michigan youth perished in Little Travers Bay after rescuing his sweetheart Tresa Miller and Arthur Cook from an undertow. Lifesavers pulled Miller and Cook aboard the lifeboat while Souter sank exhausted and could not be saved. In Alabama Dawson Corprew a bank cashier drowned in the Tallapoosa River after saving companion Miss Mary Oliver during a bathing party and exhaustion prevented further help.
Reading Pennsylvania reports a remarkable tale told by Franklin Woods of Denver. A canary vanished after a bath and four days passed with no sign of either pet. The family mourned the bird, then the cat returned with the canary in its mouth and delivered it unharmed to the owner.
A fragment from The Boston Transcript presents quirky puns about ointments and a jumbled line about tenzp and minizergen. It hints at playful language and social observations without a clear news event or names.
W Leffinxwell Doak, a north side fashion follower, wore slit Hecht check trousers with green hose provoking a mob in Fifth Avenue. He clung to a bamboo cane as newsboys jeered and kicked his shins until police arrived. Doak left for home to change, while recalling coverage of a national tailoring convention.
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