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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson and British Minister Lord St. John along with Sir Lionel Carden review the entire crisis. American stance to grow more assertive as Britain seeks a balanced approach in Mexican tensions.
A commission to investigate the Benton case was appointed tonight by General Carranza after a prolonged cabinet session. The Benton death in Juarez, involving a British subject, William Benton, has occupied the attention of Carranza and his advisers.
Washington reports that Britain's denial of US responsibility for William Benton s execution at Juarez and refusal to press force calms tensions. President Wilson, meeting with Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and Sir Lionel Carden, receives assurances of friendly British policy while noting US intent to take a firmer stance toward Mexican factions. The talks stress cooperation between the United States and Britain, with no immediate plans discussed for action. Continued without page-specific details and no new American assurances on Huerta recognition are noted.
Los Angeles March 3 C W Post Bat tle Creek Wis millionaire manufacturer travels by special train with Mrs Post and a physician to Rochester Minn for an immediate surgical operation. He arrived Santa Barbara a month ago in frail health and his doctors fear he may not survive the journey.
Sapte Barbara Cal March 3 Mrs Robert Lous Stevenson's will valuing an estate at 120500 was filed for probate by her son Lloyd Osbourne. It leaves the estate to daughter Isobel Strong with 300 a month for life to Lloyd. A token bequest of 5 goes to Katharine Durham Osbourne wife of Lloyd. Edward Salisbury aided secretary receives a small property.
Albert Davis of Brunswick Georgia admitted killing his sister in law and confessed to a deadly assault that crushed her skull with a revolver butt. He was hospitalized in New Orleans in the final stages of consumption and may be held for Georgia officials.
Dr Nathaniel J Cornwall rector of Christ Episcopal Church Stratford Conn died suddenly of heart disease after officiating a funeral for a lifelong friend. He formerly served at the parish church in Stratford on Avon England where Shakespeare was baptized.
Atlanta street committee outlined claims totaling 194 029 to fund major street improvements and called for a 5 million bond. Mayor Woodward resisted new debt, preferring to pay as work proceeds while piecemeal projects on West Peachtree West Mitchell South Pryor and Peachtree bottleneck move forward with county aid and private waivers.
President Wilson plans to address a joint session of Congress to urge repeal of the Panama Canal Act exemption for coastwise shipping. He argues treaties require equal tolls and that national honor is at stake as European nations doubt U S treaty adherence. White House backs repeal with cross party support. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice discussed Mexico but not tolls.
Washington reports the birth of a girl to Mrs. Richard L. Hargreaves of Lincoln Nebraska at Secretary Bryan’s home. Bryan delayed a conference with the British ambassador and a cabinet meeting to announce the event. Bryan notes he has six grandchildren.
Mrs Edna Montague widow of Horace Montague railroad official slain in a December 1 train hold up at El Monte asks Governor Johnson for clemency for Ralph Farriss the Bakersfield youth condemned to death next Friday. She telegraphed that crime is a disease and society should treat it with mercy for the two girls and herself.
Georgia authorities warn about mass arrests as about 14,000 auto owners still lack state licenses on March 1. Secretary Cook urges immediate licensing to avoid arrest and reduce end of day backlogs after 9,000 licenses issued in the prior five days and expectations of 26,000 licenses this year.
In Sureveport Louisiana Judge Land ordered twelve jurors barred from service after they acquitted Mr and Mrs HL Little of murder despite evidence presented by the state. The mass meeting of over 3,000 citizens pressured the court to punish the jurors for an alleged wrongful verdict.
Boston fishermen reported a shark hooked off the middle bank today. They said the appearance of sharks in these waters is a sign of an early spring, marking a hopeful seasonal shift for the harbor and fishing community.
Martin, a railway postal clerk, wounds his wife and mother-in-law in a murderous spree before turning the gun on himself. He dies later that night. his wife and daughter survive, while Mrs. Albert McKinney clings to life. The incident follows suspected mania linked to prior wreck injuries and postal exam stress.
San Francisco March 3 The United States army forces in Hawaii are to be increased from 9 000 men to 14 000 or 15 000 as soon as troops can be transferred from the states Major General William H Carter who sails for Honolulu today to assume command of the division of Hawaii will take about 1 000 men with him to augment the present garrison on Oahu The remainder of the proposed increase will be transferred as soon as they can be spared from the Texan border
New York dispatch reports Luther Rosser chief Atlanta counsel for Leo Frank, arguing at length that the trial was unfair and Atlanta conditions and sensational press coverage tainted verdict. He notes Georgia Supreme Court relied on law application rather than lower-court evidence and cites local prejudice and misstatements about the victim.
A pair of forecasts predicts rain and cooler temperatures for Georgia on Wednesday and Thursday. The outlook suggests unsettled conditions with chances of showers and falling highs across the state.
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