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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1913

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Envoy Lind Enters Huerta’s Lair Without Trouble

Washington reports indicate John Lind Wilson’s envoy to study Mexico’s crisis arrived safely in Mexico City with his wife and party after a tense delay. Secretary Bryan stayed up awaiting a full update while Lind declined to discuss plans or mediation terms. In Vera Cruz Lind traveled by train toward Mexico City, with Huerta’s government approving demonstrations in support of resisting U.S. mediation.

Washington John Lind Wilson Mexico City State Department O'Shaughnessy United States Bryan Mr Land Vera Cruz Mr. Lind Lind Hotel Tuscarain Mex Wailiam Bayara Hale Mexico Vere Cruz Huerta

United States Delays Actions Until Lind Reports From Mexico City

Washington August 12 United States officials announce no further steps will be taken in Mexico until John Lind the president's personal representative returns with a careful assessment. Lind will operate under cover and relay recommendations to Charge OShaughnessy, aligning notes with previous US policy toward Huerta's de facto government as developments unfold in Mexico City.

Mexico City Fuerta United States Huerta Washington John Lind Wisson Mexico Mr. Lind Mr .Lind

Want Ads Build Good Salesmen For Your Business

The Atlanta Constitution urges manufacturers to hire strong salesmen by placing Help Wanted ads. Readers are advised to watch the Wanted Situations column for job seekers. The notice emphasizes finding communicative, effective staff to boost orders through daily newspaper listings.

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Suffragette clash as police club London march to Downing Street

London August 10. Sylvia Pankhurst leads a mass meeting seeking release of George Lanabury. Police contest the march to Downing Street with clubs as militants push through Whitehall and Trafalgar Square. Several arrests follow. one marcher reports injury to Miss Pankhurst.

London Sylvia Pankhurst Asquith Downing Street Free Speech Defense Committee George Lanabury House of Commons Miss Pankhurst Whitenal Horse Guards Taxicaus Mirg

Sulzer denies using campaign funds for personal losses

Albany August 10 Governor Sulzer after a lengthy meeting with advisers denied using campaign funds for speculative purposes. He acknowledged repaying certain checks to his campaign but said he did not speculate in Wall Street. He claimed no knowledge of Fuller Gray or Boyer Grinwald firms and insisted Harris Fuller accounts were loans secured by stock.

Albany Sulzer Jie Fuller &Gray and Boyer & Griswold Frawley Legislative Harris & Fuller Imaista Wall Street Chester C Platt Louis Marshall John A. Hennessy Louis Asarecky Mr. Platt Fuller & Gray Boyer & Grinwald Frawley Frawley Committee Secretary of State

Tax law changes dominate final week in legislature

The tax revision tops the session as the Senate backs a substitute for the Sheppard bill proposing county boards of equalizers with a state tax assessor and arbitrators to resolve disputes. The House faces pressure to accept the compromise or risk further delay as adjournment nears.

Senate Onance Committee Senate House Sheppard Lipscomb Finance Committee County Board Hope House Rules Rules Committee

U S Cruiser Des Moines Ordered To Venezuelan Port

The United States cruiser Des Moines was ordered to Caracay as Venezuela’s revolt grows. President Gomez gains dictatorial power to quell the movement while federal dispatches report rebel forces repelled near Macaro with government troops led by General Zayago.

Venezuela United States Des Moines Caracay Castro Federal Council Juan Vincente Gomez Colonia Rosario Gonzalez Tschira

Record Breaking Drinking Smoking And Cardplaying Of Americans

Georgia revenue figures for the year ended June 30 1912 show internal taxes at 544 424 453 the greatest in U S history. Commissioner Osborn reports whiskey and brandy 157 542 000 gallons beer 66 246 000 barrels cigars 7 699 098 000 puffed tobacco 290 363 000 pounds and playing cards sold 32 784 155 packs. Total receipts rose 21 898 000 over 1912, with 5 483 000 spent to collect the sums.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Georgia Osborn Federal Treasury McAdoo Uncle Sam Treasury

Tragic Pinning and Burn Death Near Montgomery

Troy Alabama August 10 Davis of Elba died tragically when pinned beneath his automobile after a tire burst sending the car into a ditch and overturning. Ham Crawley McBride and Alfa Bullard witnessed the crash. Davis body charred after ignition from the tank./Davis owned the car and was taken to Montgomery then Elba for burial. Other legislative measures gain attention as the General Assembly nears action on corrections, funding, and state infrastructure.

Troy Ala Q P Davis Elba Tere Montgomery Am Crisp J. H Ham Tom Crawley Horace McBride Alfa Bullard Davis Gillamps Ham Bullard Davie Biba

Mistaken Identity Leads to Fatal Shooting in Arian Georgia

In Arian Georgia, August 10, Fred Childs aged 23 was shot and killed by Leslie Smith, a barber, who mistook him for a robber. Smith, riding home by bicycle, fired after two men appeared on the road, a passing bullet striking Childs in the heart. both victims were unmarried.

Arian Fred Childs Leslie Smith Smith Chilis

ACCIDENT TO AIRSHIP CAUSES BOMBARDMENT

Nogales Augustus 10 An unexpected bombardment of Empalme was caused by an accident to Didier Masson s aeroplane. The engine stopped over Guaymas harbor forcing a forced landing in the Mexican part of the American railway settlement. Shrapnel showered Empalme for an hour and a half as gunboats and federal shore batteries returned fire damaging Southern Pacific of Mexico offices rail property and private buildings. Masson reportedly escaped with no injuries to foreigners reported.

Nogales Arts Empalme Didier Mason Guaymas Harbor Masson Guerrero Tampico

Currency Reform Faces First Real Test in House Caucus

President Wilson’s currency reform bill goes before a Democratic House caucus as three Democratic banking committee votes oppose, while leaders aim to pass the measure with no changes. Tariff debates continue in the Senate, with LaFollette and progressive Republicans plotting substitutes and broader alignments for sugar, wool, and other schedules. The outcome hinges on caucus unity and early passage signals.

Washington Wilson House Ita Congress McAdoo Senate Io Uwkely 13 LaFollette Progresa Slaw Frogress

Defense Prepares to Strike At Harris Testimony in Frank Trial

Defense lawyers Rosser and Arnold plan to attack Dr Harris time of death and Conley testimony as they press multiple lines to undermine the state case. They will also contest elevator use, Epps testimony, and the reliability of Conley’s statements as the trial nears jury arguments by Saturday.

Leo Frank Mery Phagan Pdds Luther Rosser Reuben Arnold Sean St Ig Harris H. F Timony Conley Childe J. W. Childs T. H. Hancock J N Ellis Willia Westmoreland Nan Men Frank Phagan Mitle George Epps Epps Neste Atorney Rosser

Weather Prophecy Local Showers Across States

Fragmented weather prophecy notes local showers in Georgia Monday and Tuesday with light to moderate south field winds. Florida and Alabama show Monday to Tuesday showers with southeast winds. Eastern Texas and West Texas expect generally fair, with southeast winds. Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia mention long-range outlook with cooler conditions and variable winds.

Georgia Southfield Virginia Worth Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama Lousiana Texas West Texas Ennessee Kentucky Pate Mopaytobelae Ned Riine Metet

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