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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
7
Telegraphic reports describe Mexican forces entrenching around the capital as Zapata loyalists push toward Mexico City. Rail repairs enable a direct train to Vera Cruz, while constitutionalists press political moves and potential entry of General Carranza into the capital amid mounting tensions.
Telegram communication between Mexico City and General Carranza suggests a triumphant, bloodless entry of the constitutionalists into the capital. Reports indicate the general is en route and preparations for a ceremonial advance are underway to mark a peaceful ascent to power.
Fragmentary report notes General Villa delaying his march south toward Guerrero and northern operations near the capital. Unclear plans and invitations to join a northern entry, with scattered details on troop movements and local bandit activity in Western Chihuahua.
Reports from the Lintner Consolidated Copper Company mine near Worth recount women hurling skirts at male workers. General Carranza allegedly ordered men to work or join the constitutionalists. About forty women were arrested as jeers and tension rose at the scene.
Washington ordered heightened U S customs and transit checks along the Mexican border to block munitions reaching General Villa. The moves include stricter vehicle searches and explicit focus on tank cars to prevent arms from crossing into northern territory and aiding counter revolution. Authorities note large quantities of arms allegedly moved from the United States to Mexico, with Villa aiming to purchase and land millions of cartridges.
In Belfast on July 22 a suffragette crowd disrupted the Assize Court when Dorothy Evans, an official of the Belfast branch of the Womens Guild and Polite Union, faced trial for possessing explosives. The mob damaged property, attacked police, and proceedings were suspended temporarily.
Washington reports U S government losing patience with factions in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Secretary Bryan to confer with Secretary Daniels on possible Marine movement into Haiti. Reinforcements to be embarked from Norfolk on Saturday. Over 600 marines and warships in Caribbean waters. Rebels executed after battles near Cap Haitien. Refugees arriving in Puerto Rico, with hardships and a death during voyage.
The Rev Edward Roe, 44, president of the Batensian Society of the United States, died here today in Aurora after a nervous prostration. The obituary notes his leadership within the society and his service to the community.
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Washington reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt asked to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to oppose paying 25 million dollars for the Colombia treaty over the Panama partition. The committee deferred action due to lack of quorum, with Roosevelt promising to provide a full account of his orders and actions.
Lawrence Robinson son, charged with the murder of three jewelry store clerks, died by cutting his throat in a courthouse room while awaiting trial. Police described him as a desperate criminal with erratic behavior, and he left a farewell note to his mother and wife before ending his life. Five armed officers guarded the courtroom after the incident.
Philadelphia notes a record sugar arrival with 43,490 600 pounds received in one day on three vessels. One ship hailed from Hawaii and two from Cuba, with more than half of the total credited to the Hawaiian vessel.
Oyster Bay July 12 Ex Senator Harvey Hinman of Binghamton wins Theodore Roosevelt’s endorsement for the Republican gubernatorial primary. Roosevelt urges all good citizens to back a progressive state ticket opposing Barnes and Murphy while pledging to oppose the current administration’s policies in national politics. The Barnes state committee chair notes voters must decide September 28 whether to choose GOP candidates or let Roosevelt pick them.
A July session closes with little prospect of a Home Rule conference agreement. Reports say six counties in Ulster may be excluded from Home Rule, FerManagh and Tyrone possibly included, while John Redmond resists concessions. Prime Minister Asquith faces a decisive step tomorrow as the conference balance teeters amid cabinet rumors and a looming general election.
In Washington the federal mediation board labors to settle a wage dispute between western railroads and their enginemen. The managers committee and the enginemen's delegate group argued as talks continued. Enginemen threaten a strike for a wage increase viewed by workers as moderate but deemed a 50 percent rise by railroad managers, totaling about 31 million annually.
Washington notes the Senate resumes work on the Interstate Commerce Bill to curb issuance of railroad securities. Brandeis and Rublee oppose broadened ICC authority, while amendments seek oversight on construction, expansion, and property interests. railroads could face new requirements for financing and liability limits.
Special dispatch from Washington reports W J Harris withdrew from the Georgia governor race after a letter from Secretary Redfield urged him to remain head of the Census Bureau. The president joined the appeal, praising Harris’s census work and soliciting continued service. Harris had faced pressure from Senators and Representatives to seek the governorship.
Washington July 22 William F McCombs chairman of the Democratic National Committee announced after a conference with President Wilson that he would travel to observe political conditions on the Pacific coast stopping in Chicago Kansas City Denver San Francisco and other cities He discussed the New York political scene with the president saying the contest is too confused to predict Democratic candidates for governor or U S senator He emphasized he would not be a candidate for any office.
Jordan Rice a Black farmer was tried yesterday at Madison before Justice Wiggins and committed without bond on a charge of murder in the first degree. Rice and his brothers Jim and Hush Rice shot Isaac Gamble in the back at a large Black religious meeting near Madison on June 1.
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