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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
5
Report from Saltillo and Monterey notes constitutionalists hope Carranza will name an official cabinet within days to bridge rift with Villa. Mediation pressures and U S involvement loom as Niagara Falls talks set the Washington stance. Opposition to some Carranza allies, including Fernando Iglesias Calderon, could alter cabinet plans.
Nira Augusta Goodrum files for divorce from Robert Goodrum alleging marriage since 1909. She claims repeated cruelty since 1913 including heavy drinking threats and an assault, leading to relocation after mediation attempts by Rev A D Williams. She says reconciliation occurred briefly but cruelty resumed in 1914 and she was driven from home.
The nude torso of a woman was found at Wohawk riser late today. Fishermen reported the body missing its head arms and legs and the beds sewn in Black Pole. Local authorities investigate the grisly discovery.
London reports funeral services for Mme Jillian Nordica the singer who died recently in Batavia Tara will be held Tuesday at Kings Welsh House church Grosvenor Square where she and George W Young of New York wed five years ago. The body will be cremated at Golders Green cemetery. Nordica’s body arrived today accompanied by Mr Young who met the steamer at Marseilles.
Grand Rapids mid June 19 special Following a speech by JL Beavers chief of police of Atlanta Ga tcering Detective William J Burns for his work in the Leo Frank case the detective was dropped from the rolls of the International Association of Police Chiefs in session here Chief Beavers called Burns activities him the Frank case antics and said that he had disgraced the detective profession No official reason was given for dropping Burns but it was stated by members of the association that a majority of the delegates informally decided to eliminate him and to do so the honorary membership list was revised and Burns name omitted several times during the convention police chiefs criticised statements which Burts was alleged to have made concerning police methods Hig action in the Frank murder case which he investigated in Georgia brought forth rather caustic comment from some of the delegates In addition it was ordered that all police chief detectives and other officers who are not members of the association and who use the official insignia on their stationery without permission should be legally prosecuted.
Laredo Texas reports that fifteen constitutionalist generals with about 170000 men renounced General Carranza and pledged to fight Huerta under Villa's command. Villa reportedly did not sign. The note signals factional strife but aims to keep the campaign unified against Huerta.
New York June 1 Committing representatives of collateral trust bonds of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway and Rock Island stockholders reach a tentative agreement for reorganizing the system The plan contemplates the elimination of both holding companies a return to the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway and the creation of non cumulative 7 percent preferred stock for the railway company Bondholders and stockholders would be protected under the plan with 30 million in new money to finance the restructuring The collateral bonds in default would be foreclosed and pledged common stock of the railway company would be issued to bondholders at par for most of their holdings They would retain 62 1 percent of the collateral stock with the remainder offered for subscription in new preferred stock and existing common stock The plan sets terms for cash subscribptions by bondholders and stockholders and outlines preferential rights to subscribe for the offered stock while limiting the amount of new stock issued at par value
Mrs Leonora M Lake of St Louis told the National Conference of Workers of the Prohibition Party that the nation must choose between the lives of men and women ruined by liquor and the revenue from liquor traffic. She argued men and women are the nation’s best asset and that national greatness hinges on valuing people over profits.
The Hague June 19 The third international opium conference reached an agreement that the 1912 convention to suppress the opium traffic can come into operation once adhering powers ratify it despite objections from some powers.
Los Angeles June 19. Ka shima, once an aviator in the Japanese army, fled from Deputy Constable Myers who attempted to arrest him for $129 lien. Using a field glass, Myers traced a rapidly vanishing speck in the sky he believed to be Kashima and his biplane and waited several hours before abandoning the chase for the day.
The Knights of Pythias in Atlanta will host Supreme Chancellor Thomas Carling next Tuesday. Carling, retired and devoted to the order, has traveled over 60 000 miles since taking headship twenty one months ago. A committee oversees arrangements for the grand chancellor’s reception and an elaborate program will be announced soon.
Rome June 19 Special reports friction in Floyd County sheriff ranks after Sheriff Dunehoo appoints Bud Dougherty as jailer to replace Barron who was nominated sheriff in the primary. Deputy Smith wounded by Barron ally Dunehoo. Smith survived. Dunthan and son Henry Dunshoo face assault with intent to murder charges set for July term. Nearby, Rowland Hill the postal reformer was found dead in bed. age unclear.
Echoes of the Shime meeting filled Potentate Forrest Adair’s Drvad Hills home as Charles C McGehee presented a golden loving cup and a diamond Shrine emblem to honor him. McGehee noted Atlai’s citizens elected Adair as illlustrious potentate, with a small gathering of Yaarab Temple members and Adair family guests attending.
The article recalls paying tribute to helpers in bringing the Imperial Conclave to Atlanta. It notes the ambition to host the shrine here and that Atlanta’s readiness was confirmed with citizen support. A solid gold loving cup, engraved with loyalty, was created by Charles W Rankshus of Atlanta to commemorate the event.
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