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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
7
In progress here for the formation of an international group of powerful financial interests with tacit support of their respective governments to protect foreign investments and interests in Mexico. Statement to this effect is published today in the Mail Gazette.
London in January 6 Charles Murray Marling, probable successor to Lionel Cardén as diplomat to Mexico, is consulting with the foreign office on his appointment. Cardén will stay in Mexico City for two weeks. his six month term expires January 18. Marling, 52, a Companion of the Order of the Bath, son of Sir William Henry Stuying, Cambridge graduate.
Washington officials discount reports that Charge O Shaughnessy will be recalled from Mexico City. Despite an absent secretary and conferral notes, officials say the department endorsed him during a trying period at the embassy. The embassy is expected to remain open with O Shaughnessy continuing leadership in the Mexican capital.
Special envoy Lind returned on the cruiser Chester at Veracruz. He declined to indicate the nature of his conference with President and would not say the probable duration of his stay. Units from Michigan New Jersey Rhode Island Nebraska and Virginia sailed from here for two days maneuvers and torpedo practice.
In Deming New Mexico January 6 reports say General Carranza left Nogales Arizona for Juarez Mexico via El Paso in disguise. Army patrols at Columbus and Huachita New Mexico were ordered to detain him on slight suspicion after a search of trains from the west.
New York banker Charles N. Morse, released from Atlanta federal penitentiary by President Taft after doctors said he could live only months, toured Washington and spoke with James Finch, the pardon attorney who aided his case at the department of justice.
A rabid pet dog at 177 West Hunter Road in Florida bit three children under six. Velmach, Elsie, and Yancey Peck were treated at Pasteur Institute. the dog, shot by a family member, was sent to Pasteur and later declared rabid. All children were reported out of danger.
JIP Yancey city marshal was fatally shot by an unknown negro while attempting to arrest a man on arrival of the Seaboard train. Yancey fired back, killing the assailant, then collapsed declaring the wound fatal. The incident drew a large crowd with no others harmed. The suspect matched a Jacksonville killer description. Yancey leaves a wife and three children.
The seventh annual Atlanta Hotel Men's Association banquet at the Hotel Ansley featured lively jokes about Towser and Barnes, strong fellowship, and earnest staff improvements. A. R. Keen was elected president with a slate of officers, while manager Jack Letton hosted a dinner of notable hospitality and speeches from hotel leaders including Keen Barnes Edmundson Lummell and others.
Valdosta Ga January 6 Special the police barracks remained tenantless from Saturday until Monday morning a record in the recorder's court and police circles There were no prisoners in the cell Sunday and Recorder Whitaker found the place empty when he convened court Monday morning This marked a first in years with Saturday night and Sunday failing to leave derelicts in the city prison
The case against Arthur Thurman a lawyer with offices in the Candler building charged with slandering Harry G Poole Jr was dismissed in police court at the request of Poole after explanations were given and the dispute cited as a misunderstanding. Also noted is the death in Washington of C Riley Baltimore and Ohio railroad system general superintendent of transportation formerly Kansas City Southern railway before joining B and O in 1911.
The state Democratic Committee in Montgomery gathers to decide the primary date and whether to hold one or two contests. Factions favoring one or two primaries form camps, with Hobson and Underwood supporters appearing in both. Tomorrow’s meeting promises to be pivotal for twenty years of party strategy.
Nashville Tenn January 6 Reel foot Lake near the Western border of the state became state property after a condemnation suit against West Tennessee Land Company was settled for 25000 dollars of which 16000 covered Obion county portion and 20000 covered Lake county portion. The lake’s old tracts represented over a quarter of the lake and the acquisition ends fishing rights disorders feared since 1903 when fishermen rose in protest and Captain Quentin Rankin was lynched. The lake will be under state control through Harser the game warden. The settlement follows a recent supreme court decision granting part of the lake to the state and reversing prior awards to the company. The lake’s status had sparked night rider violence and martial law, but officials hope the Monday settlement ends the troubles surrounding the historic lake.
Paris Cairo aviators Jules Vedrines and Henry Roux are set for a duel after a quarrel over the Orient flight. Roux claims Vedrines struck him during an altercation and seeks satisfaction. The Aero League warns Vedrines to pay or return to France, canceling Cairo celebrations.
Montgomery Alabama January Chief Justice James R Dowdell of the state supreme court resigned today citing ill health. Dowdell joined the bench as associate justice in 1908 and had served continuously since. His successor has not been named.
Twenty four labor union leaders condemned in Indianapolis for transporting dynamite won a reaffirmed conviction from the Seventh Circuit. Six appellants secured new trials. further appeals possible to the Supreme Court. Government plans no immediate Leavenworth returns for those out on bond.
Nashville hearing opens on whether the College of Bishops or the Board of Trust of Vanderbilt University has visitorial powers. Key figures include LIGGS of Memphis arguing for bishops and O Bear of Kentucky for visitors. Tomorrow Vertrees of Nashville and General Flynurh of Memphis present university and bishops positions as court prepares a ruling in about two weeks.
Readable text notes a January sale featuring silks and fabrics including crepe de chine crepe meteors brocaded charmeuses brocaded poplins and silk and wool poplins highlighting a fabric sale event with multiple silk varieties.
The Atlanta region faces another bout of extreme cold as forecasts predict the coldest day yet during the current chill. Officials warned of subfreezing temperatures with the mercury set to pass earlier than sunrise, extending across Georgia despite expectations of a warm spell.
A blaze in Thorsby Alabama swept through the business section between 1 and 2 am damaging or destroying about twelve buildings and destroying contents valued at roughly 50000 dollars. The fire left much of the area in ashes and is being investigated for cause.
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