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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1914

Page

3

South Side Stirs Over Finance Sheet Clash at Pryor Street

At a heated Second Ward Improvement Club meeting in Pryor street schoolhouse, members denounced the city finance committee on Pryor street improvements and tussles between aldermen and the finance panel. Alderman Maddox urged cooperation, while Alderman Kelley asked for definite demands. The group adopted a resolution to require written demands from opposing aldermen and to reconvene for action after the finance committee responds. Present were C. E. Regester, Bernard Sattler, Aldermen Maddox Betley, Knight Jr., Bradfield, G. Hanhar, George L Walker, and James H. Trolley. Sattler warned peace may give way to war if not resolved.

Second Ward Improvement Club Pryor Street Lab City Finance Committee Sldermank Board and Finance Committee J. W. Maddox Wo Veard Charles Kelley Finance Committee Aid C. E. Regester Bernard Sattler Charles Betley D. Knight Jr. Bradfield GC. Hanhar George L Walker James H. Trolley Mr. Sattler

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw at Atlanta Thursday and Friday

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw appears in Atlanta with matinees at 2 30 daily. The schedule lists performances Thursday and Friday with afternoon showings.

Evelyn Nesbit Atlanta

Tampico Surrenders to Mexican Constitutionalists at Topolobampo

Nogales Sonora February 24 The federal gunboat Tampico with full crew surrendered to constitutionalista officials at Topolobampo marking insurgents first armed vessel. Tampico arrived with ammunition and gasoline launch in tow, and is expected to be used for an attack on a west coast point. The incident follows other Pacific coast activity as U S concerns grow over the Benton case and policies toward Mexico.

Nogales Sonora Constitutionalista Topolo Bampo Gulf Guaymas Mazatlan Tapolobampo I Ita Huerta Pacific Coast Gulf of California

Villa balks at Benton body amid Carranza ties

Secretary Bryan says the Benton case mirrors prior messages to Carranza and de facto northern authorities in Mexico. He notes Villa’s willingness to hand over the body but with no timing. British envoy suggests competent surgeons examine for wounds to determine if Benton was killed by firing squad or pistol.

Carranza Villa Bryan Mexico Mexico City Huerta Conight Benton George C. Darothers Juarez

Insurance Financial Report of Union Central 1912 in Georgia

The document outlines Union Central Insurance Company figures for 1912 in Fulton County Georgia. It lists total disbursements, salaries, taxes, expenses, and losses. It records substantial insurance in force and details on admitted assets, surplus, and gross earnings.

Act of Incorporation Insurance Commissioner State OF Georgia Coenty OF Fulton-Personelly Thomes H. Daniel Baye Union Central the Insurance Company Thomas H. Daniel

Villa refuses to yield Benton body in Juarez clash

General Francisco Villa at Chihuahua today refused to give up the body of William S. Benton a British subject executed in Juarez several days ago. His reasons in a private tablet stirred border sentiment and he claimed the body was interred with religious observances and a cross. A consular representative and American officials received the refusal, fueling speculation Benton was killed by Villa. Villa charged Benton with four murders and cattle stealing, a claim Benton’s friends denied. Villa asserted he acted to punish Benton after Benton allegedly threatened him, and he promised to explain the actions publicly.

Sedars Great Britain Bryan Cecil United States Benton Draske Ota Perceval Galveston Texas New Mexico el Paso Mexico State Department Neuch Consul Letcher Gustav Bauch Ghihuahua Villa Hadeen Ach Chiwaa Ja ‘Ae Chihuahua Mexico City Japan Senate Congress Secretary of State Executive Department Senate Foreign Relations Villa Juarez lateralGay Washington Seit United States Secret Service Guetay Bauch Thomas D. Edwards Bauch Marian Letcher Chihualus Willa William S. Benton Renton Terrazas Creel Justica Carothers Porfirio Dias Frederico Gonzales Garza Diaz Bela Chihushus City Blrass Thomas D. Bidwares Imperial Valley Cal Roger Laurence Curtis Harry Compton

Foreign residents prepare defences in Mexico City

In February 84, foreign residents in Mexico City organized defense plans led by local protection groups. Small detachments from British, German, and Japanese nationals arrived via Vera Cruz warships or engaged in business, with U S neutrality noted. Colonia Juarez and Colonia Roma designated as defense zones. British legation guarded by volunteers. Germans installed a wire system for Vera Cruz intel that proved faulty. American residents offered no self defense actions. The Benton incident remains a topic of concern, with Lionel Carden planning to brief President Wilson on similar incidents and British data on murders connected to ongoing fighting.

Mexico City Vera Cruz United States Colonia Juarez Colonia Roma Legation Benton Lionel Carden New York Wilson

Peacock Lanes Attack on Auto Roads Spark Debate in Washington

Washington February 24 critics mock the proposed continental highways calling them Peacock lanes for a joy ride set by the American Automobile Association. Representative Shackleford accuses the group of running a "new famous lobby" funded by 461 subordinate clubs and notes a $25 million push in the good roads bill. A Borland resolution seeks a five member committee to investigate lobbying funds and methods amid calls to locate Benton's Mexican ties and the missing U S bodies.

Washington American Automobile Association Shackleford Missouri Association Kansas City Mosin Senate Dasnott House Borland Wee Congress Heass National Old Trails Association

Plan to Nationalize Oil Lands in Mexico

A proposal to nationalize all oil lands in Mexico will be pushed through the next Mexican Congress opening April 1, as stated by Querido Modeno head of commerce and industry. Senor Moheno had previously presented the plan as a deputy. Rumor says the government intends to transfer oil licenses to Lord Cowdray for 560 million gold after nationalization.

Serenesy Mexico Querido Modeno Post ‘of Commerce and Industry Senor Moheno Chamber of Deputies Lord Cowdray

American Hangings Reported By Huerta Soldiers

An American citizen, Vergara, captured by Mexican federals near Piedras Negras, was hanged in Hidalgo after being lured to an island in the Rio Grande with promises of payment for stolen horses. The federal commander had ordered his release following representations by American authorities.

Lareno Texas Yrearuary Clemento Vergara Mexico Hidalgo Vergara Piedras Negras Rio Grande Palafox

Obituary notices from several Georgia towns

Funeral notices report Mrs. John M Wad dill of 10 Williams street dying and services at 3 PM, plus deaths of Frank F E Glover, Kate Keeneuy Ewing, Mrs. John P Knight, J J Castellow, Rufus G Kitchens, Alma L Suttles, J S Stringer, Nellie May Shelton, Simeon Wilbanks, Casper Myers. Surviving families, birthplaces, and local church details noted across Nashville, Eufaula, Fairburn, College Park and other communities.

John M. Waddill Williams Street John MS. Waddill Helen Wadd John & Wadalil Hazelhurst E. Q. Kable Boston Mass Charles T. Wada Allenta G .B. Townsennd Bennettsville Waddill Marlborough County South Carolina Mackins Townsend Rachel Pearson John David Francis Marion Welsh Neck Baptist Church South Carona First Baptist Church Kate Keeneuy Larkin Street W. T. Ewing J. W J. T, GM Ralph Ewing Hattie Jennie Ewing Mra. WA. Tatum Campbell County Antioch Church Fairborn Fairburn Rufus G. Kitchens W. J. Pierce LaGrange H.C Emory Fairburn Church Fairburn Cemetry Nellie May Shelton J R. Shelton Moran Street West View Cemetery

Inseparable In Life Not Divided In Death

At the Soldiers' Home in Kearney New Jersey two Civil War veterans John De Forrest and Michael Clark died within hours of each other after longtime friendship formed at Gettysburg. De Forrest aged 0 and Clark 78 linked by nursing friendship. De Forrest collapsed at the morgue door after Clark’s body was moved to the morgue. Heart disease given as cause.

Clark Gettysburg de Forrest New Brunswick N. J Iowa New Jersey Kearney

National Education Association Opens Convention in Virginia

More than 1,000 delegates gathered in Richmond Virginia as the National Education Association formally opened its convention. James M. Green of Trenton New Jersey delivered the welcoming address. Edward J T Devine of the New York School of Philanthropy spoke on Education and Social Economy. The conference featured a noted quip about the difference between a smart man and a fool.

Richmong National Educational Association James M. Green Trenton N. J Dward JT. Devine New York School of Philanthropy

Atlanta's Forsyth Lackie lot slated for eight story building

Plans by Morgan & Dillon and associated New York architects show Hugh Richardson intends a steel eight story building on his southwest Forsyth and Lackie corner lot. Lease details are undisclosed though strong expectation points to a major eastern department store as tenant. lot measures 180 by 80 feet and is described as highly valuable.

Hugh Richardson Forsyth and Lackie Streets Morgan & Dillon W. T. Drowning New York Richardson Forsyth Street Luckte Eeord

Sixteen bullet holes found in his head

Coroner Cassar Smith opened the coffin of William Lobarger of Bolivar Louisiana who died at Mansfield Louisiana to find sixteen bullet holes in his head. A 32 caliber revolver is believed to have caused the wounds. Police begin an inquiry. In Shreveport Louisiana William Rebadear who died by a carbine is under investigation. Naborton oil worker J M Mc Adams is under arrest awaiting grand jury action for the killing. The shotgun used is said to explain the holes in Robadars head.

Clean Cassar Smith William Lobarger Bolivar Mansfield Volver Short Ranza Shreveport wWilligem Carbner Olean Naborton J. M. McAdams Grand McAdams

Lost and Found Advertisements in Georgia Decisions

A compilation of lost property notices from a Georgia source. Items include a ladies gold watch, jewelry, a bluebird ring, a marquise pearl necklace, a diamond set ring, a small carriage with diamonds, a Bluebird ring, a brown pocketbook with money, and two meal books. Rewards and contact details accompany several listings.

Ladys Cold Watch Maler & Berkele Mail W. C. Fishback Auantaphous Gowlevard St. Cbaries Fonvs da Chamberin-Johnson Mia Carmen Peachtree Euclid Avenue Peachtree Street W. M4 Duckworth Echo Street Care Constitution

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