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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1913
Page
1
Rebels gain control of oil and threaten railroads as Huerta is reported to resign to lead forces. Geronstieta expected as foreign minister while Huerta plans succession amid rail tie ups and fuel shortages.
Reported orders from Presidio Texas to enforce no cross border fire as Huerta and Villa clash near Ojinaga Chihuahua with rebels advancing from Chihuahua City. Details describe prisoner releases, confiscations, and foreign interests wary of reprisals amid rebel actions and diplomatic tensions.
The report estimates 15,000 rebels in Tamaulipas with large contingents near Victoria and Tampico. About 3,000 federals defend Tampico area, aided by two gunboats. Rebels hold Altamira northward. ammunition trains reached them. The San Luis Potosi rail line may be cut. sixty Americans at the Qbano oil station near Tampico arm themselves. Navy ships Connnecticut Kansas Mayo Kan sas proceed to Tampico from Vera Cruz.
New York reports Joseph Carter’s pattern of polygamy ends in court as he pleads guilty to bigamy charges. He married his first wife at 17, has eleven children, and has taken ten wives including Kohler’s, with records showing a prior prison sentence of four and a half years.
A county resident near Ochlocknee, Watson, was shot and killed by his seventeen year old son during an attack on his wife and attempted slaying of his family. The elder Watson, a respected man, had been drinking for days and became frenzied, aiming to harm his wife before his son intervened with a gun, killing his father instantly. The son has not been arrested.
December 2 Chestertown Maryland reports a mob gathered around the Kent County jail to seize Norman Wabelne sro, the self confessed slayer of John R Coleman. Deputies fired over the mob to deter entry as a sledge hammer led a rush to doorways. Shots rang from windows but no one was hit. the crowd remained intent on freeing the suspect.
New York December Stor brokers who sell out a customer beyond the limit set by the customer must bear the surplus loss themselves. Supreme Court Justice Page rendered the decision at Hirsch Lilienthal & Co claims the firm sold out 106 shares of railroad stock at a price worse than the margin he had put up.
Patrolman MOC Stigall of the Hotel Ansley faced suspension on grounds of conduct unbecoming an officer amid circulating a blackmail rumor involving Saphire, the hotel’s house detective. Chief Beavers confirmed charges would be heard by the board, with Letton and manager Letton defending the rumor as a misstep to restore Ansley’s standing.
Washington December 27 The office of the third assistant postmaster general has this week forwarded to nearly 60000 postmasters information on changes in parcel post rates and regulations effective January. By order of Postmaster General Burleson the changes include rate reductions in the third fourth and fifth zones and an increased weight limit to fifty pounds for parcels mailed for delivery in the gust and second zones. After March 16 new books shall be embraced in the fourth days of mail with regular zone rates applying to books over eight ounces. Parcels eight ounces or less will pay 1 cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof.
Roy Donehoo, a well known Atlanta youth, wed Miss Beulah Rogers of Gainesville after a two year long courtship begun with letters. The couple, who met in Gainesville, honeymooned in Tennessee and north Georgia before settling at 82 Oak Street. The event was first announced by Paul Donehoo, Atlanta’s blind coroner and attorney, as locals recall past news of his cousin’s marriage.
Columax U December 7 1919 United States service commissioner announces Butler Eb Hare of Saluda selected as commission secretary with Atlanta headquarters Merit based appointment Hare graduate Newberry College 1899 LL degree Georgetown 1918 biography notes prior teaching positions and work in Washington bureau of labor interstate commerce commission and department of agriculture Ware succeeds Jennings as sixth district secretary in Iowa efforts to resist removal and political row
Chinese eggs arrive in Seattle with dark shells and even size, packed well and slightly smaller than standard ranch eggs. They are poachable and compare favorably to storage eggs in the Seattle market.
Mrs RF Tope of 128 Washington Street warded off two armed men who tried to seize her leather handbag near the business crater area as autos were parked. She screamed, the assailants fled to an awaiting car, then escaped. She reported the attack to police and described the suspects.
The forecast predicts a clear and cold Sunday in Atlanta with high temperatures unlikely to rise much before Monday. Pedestrians move briskly on Peachtree as police note faster foot traffic in the chilly air. churches, family reunions, and evening plans should proceed with little rain concern, though the night stays chilly.
Mayor Woodward ordered Marshal Fuller to tear down the courthouse fence after a street committee resolution. The marshal consulted legal advice and postponed action, citing the contract with contractors and potential lease issues. County officials warn tearing the fence risks material exposure and voids posting contracts, keeping the fence up until January 1.
Special Grand Jury to probe alleged mobbing of Charles W. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners at Hancock. Attorney Hilton says investigation will begin next Tuesday with Moyers wound blamed on a shooting during clashes at Hancock rail yard. Witnesses describe gunmen, ransom of papers, and a hotel medical check as unionists rally for action.
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