23 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1914
Page
1
The Constitution prints final county and vote tallies from last Wednesday's primary. Slaton leads with 94 counties and 138 votes, while Harris has 75 counties and 198 votes in the convention figures. popular totals show 90,152 votes overall.
Two men perished when three Pullman cars derailed from a Rock Island train traveling from Hot Springs to Memphis near here last night. The bodies of Matt Hamer, a bridge worker, and John A Martin, a bridge crew foreman, were found with injuries after the accident. Passengers largely escaped serious harm.
Unsettled weather expected Sunday and Monday with possible local thundershowers. Low temperatures near 78 degrees, highs around 90s. Mean temperatures near normal. Rainfall in the last 24 hours about 0.00 inches. Excess since month start 1.54 inches. deficiency since January 1 about 12.42 inches.
The body of Pope Pius X was laid to rest in St Peter’s crypt as Miserere echoed through the basilica. Cardinal Della Volpe led prayers while about 1,000 mourners and diplomatic representatives attended. Preparations for the conclave continued with cardinals meeting to decide election procedures.
The Direct Route notes a rise in volume and warns that failure to act would lead to disuse. The advertisement provides contact numbers PHONE MAIN 5000 ATLANTA 5001.
A fire last night at St Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church on Peachtree and Fifth streets damaged the roof and interior during remodeling. Water caused most losses, with thousands in church organs spared, and total damage about $5000. Firemen faced access issues due to blocked stairs and benches. The new pumping engine, installed hours earlier, performed well.
London reports the Republic of Liberia on Africa’s west coast has proclaimed neutrality in the current European conflict under guidance from the United States.
Washington August 22 charges filed against Donalson of Bainbridge allege he is a reactionary and critic of reformers while serving in the state Legislature. The charges, submitted to the Justice Department, could prompt Senate judiciary action. Senator West summoned Donalson to Washington as confirmation prospects hinge on committee review. Senator Hoke Smith voiced support for Donalson, yet it remains unclear who filed the charges.
Resolutions passed at a Union Square meeting by the United Hebrew Tradex urging the government to prevent food exports to curb manipulation that could cause shortages in essential goods.
A new witness identifies Innes and his wife with Beatrice Nelms and another Nelms girl, tying them to a June 14 San Antonio car trip. Victor Innes plans to face extradition to Texas as Mrs Nelms presses to secure evidence for a murder trial. Marshall NeIng heads to Salem to confer with Oregon governor on extradition.
Central News dispatch from Amsterdam reports Belgian machine gun squads in Malines suburbs ambushed a German cavalry detachment Friday afternoon. Most Germans were killed, a handful surrendered and were taken prisoner.
Antwerp reporting a great battle started Saturday morning between German and Allied forces. The line runs Namur to Charleroi, about 20 miles west. Dispatches also note French and German forces clashing near Namur Charleroi with uncertain outcomes for two to three days. A Waterloo battlefield fight between English and German cavalry occurred Saturday as well.
London reports a major clash in Europe as the great confrontation begins on the Namur Charleroi line. German forces under Crown Prince Ludwig claim 10 000 prisoners and 50 guns along the Metz Vosges front while French troops allegedly oppose with eight army corps.
A British official statement urges calm and rejects any talk of a great battle. Austrian Servian frontier reports claim a Serb victory on the Drina, viewed by experts as probable given veteran Serb troops. Russian frontier reports mix with both sides claiming successes as English papers warn the public war remains unsettled.
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