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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
7
The text argues the United States aims to aid Mexico’s ratification and not dictate methods or leaders. It warns that at the conference a desirable agreement fails if constitutionalists reject it, resulting in only a paper plan and no real effect.
The United States outlines an American plan to supervise a Mexican presidential election under a provisional government. It stresses a majority constitutionalist board, aims to pacify the country, and seeks credible, neutral administration acceptable to both factions. The next mediation session faces a critical test as Huerta and constitutionalist tensions deepen.
Washington notes a delicate Mexican scene as mediation resumes at Niagara Falls. Villa and Carranza tensions appear to ease, with hopes for a provisional president and a halted campaign against Mexico City. Reports say Villa proposed a division of duties with Carranza. messages show patched differences and Villa acting as Chihuahua governor to arrest insurgent officials.
Washington June 18 General Funston barred temporarily exports of all foodstuffs from Vera Cruz by ships. He said the prohibition would help solve the food problem and relieve shortages as the war effort continued.
Two hundred followers of Itmiliana Zapata approached Contreras about fifteen miles from the federal capital. They were routed and dispersed last night by the lancers regiment hurried from Mexico City. The Zapata forces sought refuge in Ajusco Mountain.
On Roa uco Mazatlan June 17. The Guerrero which sank the Tampico arrived with its crew at half mast for Captain Malpico of the vanquished side who killed himself. The New Orleans and Perry witnessed the battle and aided Tampico survivors. Malpico wished to be buried at Mazatlan. Constitutionalists evacuated Piedras island fearing bombardment by the Guerrero.
In Tampico Texas on June 18 German cruiser Dreedén and British cruiser Bris tol returned from Versa Cruz with their consuls after talks with ministers. They report the currency famine remains a major economic hinderance to business. Boxes of celluloid poker chips are circulating as small change amid the cash shortage.
Capt Rush's Filipino servant Gregorio Alvarez, reported captured in Coroba and brought to Mexico City on a spy charge, is said to be missing. Brazilian minister De Oliveira relayed to General Blanquet that Alvarez was freed last Friday and no harm done, with orders to search the city by troops and police.
A standing committee acts on the executive bill for an extraordinary session. Both houses will meet Saturday to elect officers, and another session is planned for Monday. The talks on Niagara Falls peace negotiations may feature. The war office moves to quell Aceves rebellion in Guanajuato. clashes near Zamora. Government acts to block railroad cuts Cordoba to Puerto Mexico.
Chicago June 18 The General Federation of Women's Clubs capped its biennial with a crowd crush for the closing general meeting. Miss Margaret Wilson urged civic secretary roles for school principals, while a council reorganization proposal sought expanded state representation and a split governing structure.
The Atlanta City Council adopts a majority report to give all city printing to The Atlanta Journal due to its larger circulation. Bids had ranked The Constitution highest, The Georgian next, The Journal third, and The Star lowest. Councilman Hall urged awarding to The Star in a minority report.
Dispatches from U S newspapers quote General Carranza saying no rift with rival leaders exists and that unity is essential as constitutionalists push toward their goal. Headquarters in the division of the north deny rumors of arrests or prisoner transfers involving Juarez officers to Chihuahua.
A string of death notices from Rome, Decatur, Cave Spring and surrounding communities reports Richard H. Fleming of 631 Glenwood Ave 77 dies at home and funeral at Camp Creek Church in Lilburn Ga. other obituaries note D D Blamey Habersham Countys Confederate veteran. Prof Clarke a Rome music figure buried with Masonic honors. William Matthews of Decatur funeral at 18% Sycamore St. Mrs Newsome of Washington Ga obituary. Frances Lee Brantley 15 months dies in Atlanta. Peter Javer 77 at Soldiers Home. T D Baushell killed by railroad in Springfield Missouri. and other brief notices.
Washington resident Mrs O S Barnett died in an Atlanta private sanitarium Thursday at 11 o'clock after weeks of illness. Survived by husband and four children Mrs Dr William Nevin Adkins of Atlanta, Miss Gertrude Barnett Paul Barnett and Osboen Barnett. Funeral services will be held today in Washington.
Jacob Taylor age 21 is accused of slaying Florence Cave near North Braddock on May 4 while she and Elizabeth Kleneck picked violets. He reportedly confessed in writing after a knife and blood-stained handkerchief were found, ending a weeklong manhunt involving officials and guards.
Edward Zurcher, secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World, testified at the federal industrial commission in Monmouth Park on June 18. He said sabotage was common in many industries, including silk, where workers damaged machinery to force concessions, while he claimed violence was not counsellled by the 1913 Paterepsik strike leaders. The commission's day included admissions of sabotage methods and rejected mediation as ineffective.
Washington reports the first cash returns to the United States for Panama Canal expenditures. Collections from barge traffic begun May 18 show cargoes mainly sugar from Hawaii. Traffics totals as of May 1 reached $7,496.12 at $120 per ten ton.
A financier described as a met rich quick womoter uses rapid schemes to gain wealth. The claim centers on alleged fraud and deceptive practices aimed at investors seeking quick profits.
Havana June 18 a bill to prevent revolver carrying was introduced in the Cuban senate today. A fine of 500 dollars or six months imprisonment is provided.
Claud Waters of Royston surrendered to Sheriff E A Spencer after admitting breaking into a store near the Southern depot in Gainesville. He said hunger drove the theft, took 19 cents from the cash drawer, and he warned of three other youths held on suspicion of the robbery. Waters was from a prominent family in Hayston and claims he ate so much ham he felt sick and feared arrest.
A blaze swept Da Larwile in Luce County destroying a theater and a state hotel with twenty dwellings nearby. Residents fled homeless as a drifting curtain of flames and a shattered picture machine explosion sent panic through Newberry and nearby Newberry County. No injuries reported yet as fire crews battle the blaze.
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a valuable general tonic. It claims quinine properties to fight malaria, enrich blood, and lift the whole system, priced at $60.
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