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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
8
Reports say federal troops moved on a ranch near Guaymas after hours of skirmishing with rebels. Rebels were routed with Zapata allegedly present and among the last to escape aided by machete gaps. Commanders cited darkness and rough terrain as preventing pursuit. Prisoners gave details of the escape.
Morelos reports confirm Zapata’s actions stem from directives from General Carranza. Emissaries were sent to confer with Zapata and other south rebels, with funds supplied for renewed campaigns against the federals. General Mercado to be replaced soon by General Orozco. evacuation of Chihuahua cited as cause. Federal forces plan Ojinaga departure and campaign against rebels, with provisions to be built by Monday. Federal scouts found few rebels in the surrounding miles.
A policeman near Vive Points late Friday night helps a girl and young man seek a quick wedding. After failed calls to a JP and several judges of the peace, they shelved plans and left disappointed, as timing and contacts proved elusive.
The Stone Mountain mayoral contest concluded before Judge George in Decatur courthouse. After two days of hearings and eliminating illegally cast votes, the McCurdy ticket led by Phil McCurdy was declared the victor with the Wells ticket's top candidate losing by eight votes. Large crowds from Stone Mountain attended the proceedings.
Washington December 189 President Wilson came to his office for the first time since illness, saying he felt well and ready to work through a mass of correspondence. He met the cabinet and considered the federal reserve board appointments, aiming to secure capable men regardless of politics.
The international commission for delimiting Albania's frontier, meeting in Tiorence Italy, will abide any settlement reached in London. The northern boundary delimitation adjourns to August 2. The southern boundary from Cape Styles to Koritza is provisionally decided, with exact course still undetermined.
Milwaukee Wisconsin December 19. Praamonsehubert 26 and Vealay ws found guilty of murder in the fourth degree and sen ied to one year in prison for running down and killing Waltel Lehran, a 4 year old, with an automobile.
Mobile detectives arrest a 15 year old Atlanta girl and Darry M Dew, of Birmingham, with Mrs J Rawson at the Hotel Royal. Authorities accuse them of seeking to violate the Mann white slave act by moving the girl from Pensacola to Georgia. Immigration officials investigate. The girl resists returning home saying her mother would not take her back. The Williams alias name could not be confirmed in Atlanta directories.
A wrinkled 53 year old, Yeell Ivy, tells Night Chief Jett that the vice squad shadows him everywhere. He demands they be called off to stop his misery and planned marriage from being ruined. The chief recalls a warned lunatic incident and redirects the inquiry. Ivy watches two men, then notes others are missing.
In Greensboro on December 19 Judge James E Boyd dismissed the United States district court suit by JC Hemphill former editor of The Charlottes Observer and Obuerver ard Ambrose Gonzales against Tompkins Gworee Stephens, Wood, and The First National Bank of Charlotte. The court ruled the September 1911 stock transfer in The Observer Company did not create a partnership and was illegal under North Carolina corporation law, lifting the restraining order and ordering the defendants to recover costs.
New York reports the mother of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker who awaits execution for the Rosenthal murder died today in her home. She had been bedridden and kept from reading newspapers for over a year. Her son John informed her Charles was suffering rheumatism and in a sanatorium.
New Orleans Mobile and Chicago railroad placed under receiver after petition by Metropolitan Trust of New York in federal court Judge Toulmin appoints Col W F Owen as receiver. Road to operate as before with court approval. no personnel changes announced. Bonds total 12 400 900 bearing 3 percent interest. insolvency linked to Frisco issues affecting Mobile line's freight business.
Peking reports a December 19 mandate by President Yuan Shi Kai approving a petition calling for the permanent dissolution of the Chinese parliament. The petition, said to be from General Li Yuen-Heng and signed by provincial military and executive heads, argues the body failed to meet quorum and to pass laws. The administrative council, formed November 11 and meeting in the palace, is described as more useful than the parliament.
Strassburg December 1 A court martial sentenced Lieutenant Baron Von Forstner of the Ninety ninth Infantry to forty three days in prison for willful assault in Zabern Alsace He had earlier provoked civilian unrest by insulting Alsatian citizens and addressing recruits The incident sparked rioting and a government crisis in parliament with the Ninety ninth relocated by order of Emperor William
Chester Childs aged 17 a Erie high school senior died in Hire Pennsylvania after an attic trapeze he set up toppled and a rope loop hung him. His mother found him hanging an hour later before a physician arrived. Police note the death is believed accidental.
Central Georgia favors company of studies viper and other appeals. Several cases affirmed in part or reversed in part with directions. Names include Pope McMullen Parker Fincher Batfly Hibb Judge Matthews, Reagan Hogera Knox Arnold, Watkins Wright, Eubanks Mebane, Seaborn Wright, Graham Wright, Kimbrough Transfer and Storage, Luther Yelden Cecelia Lively, McCrary administrators, Jonn A Roebling and Southern Power, Davis J R, Banks J, Saul & Co v Solomon Schlomberg.
Officials described a tentative reorganization plan involving American Telephone and Telegraph and Western Union. Mr McReynolds led the admin of the justice department in negotiations to avoid litigation, with approvals from the department and involved companies. Details included independent connections to Bell toll lines, a 10 cent connection charge, and long lines treatment for distant exchanges. The deal noted Western Union’s roughly 20 percent stake in Bell, with limited impact expected on either firm.
Lyndonville Vermont December 19 Theodore Nail president of American Telephone and Telegraph Company presented a statement claiming shareholders will be benefited. He outlined the company’s favorable state and prospects for investors amid ongoing operations.
The funeral for Rev Thomas E. Converse will be at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church on Highland Avenue near Ponce de Leon Saturday December 20 2013 at 2 pm with Rev RO Winn and Rev VW Reid officiating Interment at West View Cemetery Pallbearers meet at Mertson & Son chapel at 1 15 pm Honorary pallbearers meet at residence at 1 30 pm Presbyterian ministers to act as honorary escort Also funeral services for Mrs Ida P Poole from Mt Zion Church this morning at 11 30 am followed by burial in the churchyard Honorary hearers meet at 1 30 pm at the Poole residence with listed attendees and officiating Rev Dr Underwood
Funeral directors Barclay and Brandon Co announce new headquarters at 246 Ivy Street corner Baker. They outline a proposed reorganization of their company and its separation from Western Union Telegraph, citing compliance with government wishes and legal interpretation by the attorney general. The note expresses confidence that Bell System and Western Union will continue to provide efficient service.
Christmas rail fare reductions announced by N., C. & St. L. Ry. and W. & A. R. BR. offer travelers lower travel costs through agents.
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