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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
3
Public belief holds that Huerta will not resign and will oppose indefinitely. Some Americans return to the capital while others depart as European colonies finalize their defense plans.
An American tram master from Monterey was arrested at Nueva Laredo by Mexican federal authorities and released after intervention by the American Consul. No reason given, but told not to return. Refugees continue northward as U.S. policy remains one of waiting amid Villa’s movements and rapid northern Mexican operations.
Reports describe Huerta s forces planning to block Mexico City with possible flank movements by troops previously retreating from Chihuahua City. Officials expect a pendulum of constitutionalist and federal victories over weeks as talks and negotiations unfold in Washington Hermosillo and New York. Francisco Escudero’s retirement as Carranza’s foreign relations minister sparks speculation, while Hale continues to press for direct talks with Carranza.
A two week journey from Parral Mexico ends as a 16 wagon bullion train with 617 bars of silver weighing 126 pounds each reaches Ojinaga and is due to land on the American side of the Rio Grande. The convoy includes 200 mules and a 150 man military escort. Refuges from Chihuahua, escorted by remnants of General Merendes’ army, are said to be 40 miles from the border tonight after covering 16 miles today.
Veracruz reports heavy storm and harbor clash with Mexicans fleeing toward Vera Cruz. German, English and Spanish steamers outside unable to enter. A large number of Mexican families have arrived from the capital in recent days amid unrest. Clarence A. Miller, American consul at Tampico, says consular agents report large federal reinforcements.
A consular report notes American warships deter insurgent raids and urges keeping them stationed. Rebels led by General Aguilar advance northward with Monterey as the next target and San Luis Potosi listed as a later objective.
Thirty refugees from Tampico, Mexico, mostly women and children, reached Port Arthur on two barges and a tug. They cited threats as federals fortified the city against rebels to the south and west and bands to the north. Refugees, many from interior points, said work vanished with rebels between oil fields and Tampico. Red Cross aid expected in Galveston, with notable evacuees named from Texas, Missouri, and Louisiana.
December 7 report from Juarez details General Villa and his rebel army near Sauz north of Chihuahua City. He delays entry to the capital until safe from northernFederal advances, while telegraph and rail links are fortified. Refugees reach the border amid a desert caravan from Parral with silver cargo, discarded belongings, and damaged supply chains signaling retreat in the wake of federal moves.
Hank Cassidy arrived in Atlanta with the advance tale of a thriving road show The That Girl of My Dreams will play the Atlanta Theater for four days next week He claims strong local interest and good audiences as proof Providence has been kind to the production. Cassidy says the show draws crowds and will bring returns for theater managers before moving on to New York
After a four man pursuit G McGritt a compress worker living at 61 King Street captured Albert Williams alleged Nemo burglar trying to break into Rogenburgs store at Auburn Avenue and Wheat Streets around 10 o clock McGritt spotted a shadow and upon investigation found Williams attempting to pry a window Williams denied the charge and was turned over to police ready for a 2:30 pm trial.
The Atlanta Typographical Union held its monthly meeting and nominated incumbents for the coming year with no opposition. Officers listed include Jesse Armistead president Walter C Conway vice president Ed L Sutton recorder Waiter H Grant secretary and treasurer Dred Merrig sergeant at arms Dan W Green administrator Woo Stoy trustee and delegates Jerome Jones NM oH Kirkpatrick Luther D Sdl Woo Caraway and J EL Rodier.
Louie Carter a twenty year old Atlanta boy was arrested here on a charge of loitering and is being held pending an investigation of a report that he is wanted in Atlanta Carter came here several days ago and announced his intention of organizing a union for motion picture machine operators His dealings with local operators aroused suspicions that it was not well and his arrest follows.
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Washington reports the house committee on lobbying at the capitol will present two reports. The majority keeps to facts and harsh language, while Representative McDonald issues a dissent urging broad reforms to Congress and the lobbying system.
Nightwatchman Bert Edwards at the Atlanta Athletic Club on Auburn Avenue discovers a burglar hiding in the basement during rounds around 3 am Sunday. The intruder lunges with a large knife. Edwards fires a revolver at point blank range. The robber flees and no valuables appear missing. It is believed the thief had just gained basement access when spotted.
Delegates from six organizations across the southeastern states arrive in Savannah for the fourth annual Southeastern Federation of Railway Shop Employees convention opening at 10 a.m. at Knights of Pything hall. Mayor Davant and WG Butlive of The Savannah Press will speak in welcome addresses. The gathering aims to adopt rules to equalize labor conditions.
A fragment notes a convention embracing eastern routes east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio river, covering rail lines in the southern states. The readable text hints at a regional alignment affecting transportation and infrastructure planning.
In Columbia South Carolina a coroner jury ruled the shooting of Robert Marshall, chef of a club, an accident. The verdict led to the release of Thomas H Peeples, attorney general of South Carolina, on his own recognizance after the inquest concluded.
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