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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
7
The passage notes constitutionalist leaders debating how to compel obedience from government factions. It questions whether Huerta should be allowed to run to save face and whether a commission would accept a president chosen by Huerta or a single leader backed by them.
The constitutionalists insist they will recognize a government under the Plan of Guadalupe only after revolution victory. They condemn the mediation commission’s agrarian proposals as internal and threaten to settle the Mexican problem themselves, citing recent military advances and the push to push federals from two thirds of the country.
Reports from Niagara Falls show constitutionalist leaders warning that if the peace conference’s plan is imposed by foreign mediators, force may be used to secure acceptance. They argue Huerta’s faction would quickly consolidate control, making a two month occupation of remaining Mexico plausible. The agrarian issue is mocked as misinformed by mediators.
Constitutionalists in Washington dispute who may join Niagara Falls talks. Cabrera states the United States must decide representation, not Huerta or mediators, to ensure mediation success amid Mexico's internal conflict.
Washington June 1 special discussion on whether William J Harris should be allowed to retain or resign as director of the census. Senator Morris Sheppard introduces a resolution for annual publication of marriage and divorce statistics by the census director. The exchange reveals confusion over Harris resigning to run for Georgia governor and whether he would stay if defeated.
The article details a veto battle over a city charter reform with seven amendments rejected as patchwork. It notes Mayor’s stance, council pressure, and demand for election cards from last year’s postal card test vote to gauge public support.
Proposals call for improved fire fighting measures including salvage work crews and a central fire alarm system moved to a fireproof building. Heavily restricted existing structures would require protection of roofs walls and openings, automatic sprinklers with external hose connections, and external controls to prevent conflagration spread.
A grand jury is expected to probe alleged irregularities in the county board this week after campaign accusations and rival candidate calls for investigation. The plan to begin follows the clearing of current business by the board and appears tied to ongoing political contest.
In Savannah on June 1 the four officers of the suspended American Naval Stores company were found not guilty in U S district court after a six year legal battle. The jury acquitted Nash Shotter Myers and Mocker of conspiracy to monopolize the naval stores trade. Sentences for Shotter and Myers were three months each in prison. The earlier trial had convicted Hoardman, later dismissed, with the case advancing through appeals up to the Supreme Court which upheld the guilty verdict for others.
The Master Plumbers association of Gemmia held its eleventh annual convention at the Toedmort hotel with large attendance and strong enthusiasm. Shepherd of Atlanta was elected president, Morra of Adgiste vice president, and Theo Greauliffe of Anarusty treasurer. Visitors enjoyed a barbeque at Cold Springs grounds in the afternoon.
Tie management of the Giard tubes ter has tendered an invitation to the Inmates of the Home for Old Women to attend either of the three performances today. The invitation was accepted by Mrs S J Purtell president of the home.
A refugee from Mexico, Mrs. Wosten, was robbed on North Broad Street last night as she traveled with her fumls to the city. A negro seized her purse containing antique jewels valued at about $700 and fled toward the Broad Street viaduct. A pursuit was started but the thief escaped. Police, aided by citizens, searched North Old Street for the suspect. The jewelry is described as antique and largely composed of notable heirlooms.
Extensive claims describe a serum named SSand and the Switt Specific Co product as a natural blood based remedy for skin ailments. It touts no minerals or drugs, urges reader to seek medical advice and to demand the product from Switt Bidz in Atlanta Georgia.
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