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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1914
Page
12
Raw dispatch describes General Huerta and family logistics aboard trains and on shore with the Dresden and a Mexican gunboat, Huerta’s terse interview where he claims resignation to aid national pacification, and reports of General Orozco and Villa plotting rebel actions. It notes Villa’s pledge to protect foreigners and border tensions including Nuevo Laredo Catholic church disruptions and local interventions.
Fragmentary report describes Orozco and his brigade fleeing San Luis Potosi. Text references Villa, Huerta garrison, and resistance to constitutionalists. Details are unclear but imply desertion into mountains and continued opposition by federal forces.
Rebel troops moved into Guaymas at daybreak under General Yharadoo. Reports say a confrontation occurred as federal sympathizers gathered in the mountains. The action coincides with the anniversary of Bente Juires’s death and efforts to advance the Megan constitution amid tax and public office disruptions in Sonora.
The constitutionalist forces under General Jesus Carranza move toward Mexico City to restore order amid unrest. Reports place 3,000 to 3,800 troops ready to march, with Carranza’s position likened to former leaders who maintained control during upheaval. No ammunition has been received from Arbal.
Washington reports a plan to release about 6400 Mexican internees at Forts Ross, Cranz, Brown, McIntosh, Bills, and Wingate if guarantees are provided they will not bear arms again. General Bits favors detaining key officers Lazar and Castillo for now and estimates half a million dollars more needed for maintenance.
John K Silliman, representative of President Wilson, arrived from Saltillo with a U S note to General Venustiano Carranza. The communication reportedly offers recognition of the constitutionalists if Carranza enters Mexico City peacefully. No word from Carbajal in Mexico City. The second dispatch from San Antonio proclaims that nothing but absolute unconditional surrender of the federal government will suffice.
Roberto V Pesquiera, a confidential agent of General Carranza, arrives in San Antonio en route to Carranza headquarters. He claims Carbajal is not neutral and accuses Huerta supporters of attempting a favorable compromise with the constitutionalists. He describes a plan to secure favors for Huerta and allies, but warns of futility.
President Carbajal announces restoration of the Washington statue dragged by the populace after Vera Cruz occupation. No executions planned today. States and military chiefs receive no new orders. Reestablishment of constitutional rights under Huerta regime noted.
General Antonio Villareal, governor of Nuevo Leon, defends himself against critics accusing him of sympathy with constitutionalists enemies. He asserts his aim is public welfare, not vengeance, and rejects mass executions, proposing military tribunals for traitors and promising action against real enemies while avoiding reprisals. He cites seized properties and tax takes, saying radicals should seek solutions or join the fight.
The Norwegian steamer City of Tampico chartered by Walvin Line was stopped leaving Tampico for Galveston and held after Captain Odfjell refused to surrender General Vasquez and two companions amid accusations of theft. Vasquez denied charges, claiming a trumped up claim to land him ashore. The vessel remained detained as authorities demanded surrender and the American admiral declined intervention. The ship carried many passengers and showed Tampico’s tension with local authorities.
A party of five Roswell businessmen were terrorized when RO Adams suddenly shattered a car windshield and seized the vehicle with a knife. His 8 year old son was frightened. Police detained Adams at Peachtree and Linden then took him to the station on drunken and disorderly charges. Lowry of Roswell later drove the group home.
The Burns Club of Atlanta held memorial services at 4 o clock this afternoon marking the 118th anniversary of Robert Burns death and honoring deceased club members. Rev Dr HR Bernard will conduct with music and Burns songs, and the event is open to admirers and friends at the Burns cottages pavilion on club grounds.
Washington reports indicate no formal accord between Carvajal and constitutionalists, a de facto ceasefire across Mexico. Carvajal aims to evacuate threatened towns and avoid further bloodshed while Carranza forces maneuver to restore order near the capital. Reforms for Zapata are considered to satisfy rebels and hasten transfer of power, with amnesty and church foreigner rights under negotiation.
Marshall Nelms contemplates a systematic Portland investigation with police to probe Victor Innes linkage to a cane case. Attorney Arnold backs the plan while Mrs Nelms reports Beatrice’s affairs are in order in the Candler building. Telegrams and life insurance clues surface as officers seek truth amid aging bayou hand finds.
An Atlanta girl named Hamilton or possibly misnamed arrives in Forsyth to perform at the Forsyth Theater this week. Report mentions a large husband, a partner named Jack Birnes, and questions about her true identity amid publicity and neighborhood speculation.
W P Flowers aged 64 died at his Grant street home. Funeral at Mount Zion church near Lawrenceville. Survived by wife and seven children. Flowers was Atlanta contractor and lodge member. Also notice of Fannie Lou Satterwhite 14 who died after illness. Services at residence and burial at Bull View Cemetery.
The Barnesville community reports multiple obituaries and funeral plans. Jack Smith of Barnesville, son of Vic, dies at a sanitarium in Atlanta. funeral at the Baptist church tomorrow. Other notices include services for George Werman, Walter Bell, Weer View residents, and Mrs Minnie M. Godfrey with interments at local cemeteries.
In Cincinnati on July 18 special report details Margaret Kelly of Atlanta who stopped three days at the Grand Hotel to visit relatives in Cadiz Omo. With no funds she vacated her room. city detectives assisted in removal and she faced loitering charges. The case centers on a letter in her possession to Gordon Oasis.
Reported death of an infant at a residence on Stonewall Street. Body found at sink area. burial arrangements forthcoming from Powles Chapel. No further details provided in the fragment.
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