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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
7
A fragment ends with Dorsey Wax claiming confidence in identifying Mary Phagan’s slayer, saying he is perfectly satisfied with Yeaults and will soon point conclusively at the killer, leaving the reporter's question unfinished.
The report details Solictor General Hugh Dorsey and police detectives' involvement in the Leo Frank case. Detective Burns asserts Dorsey may have been missed in Frank's prosecution and argues for decisive action, while Dorsey remains silent on cooperation. Burns revisits the National Pencil factory scene by night, seeks new clues, and remains firm in solving the murder. A separate law school debate shows Leo Frank should not receive a new trial, with emphasis on upholding existing verdicts.
An old styled advertisement proclaims Our Entirest Loot is the Best Health Bread Made for better digestion. It features Hannemann's Bakerx and a small Ivy 7032 address on Vorsyth Street, urging readers to eat it now for health benefits.
Robert M. Strickland spoke for an extra trial arguing public sentiment tainted the jury. Raymond Holton supported him, while B W Smith backed the Chambers side. J Walter LeCrew presided as the vote of the junior class declared the negative won.
Representative Hulings of Pennsylvania voices support for reopening talks on the Mexican crisis. He argues Congress must back a strong central force to restore order, stating the United States may intervene if Mexicans fail to pacify the country by a set deadline.
Laredo March 19 Captain Howard at Fort McIntosh dispatched Troops I Fourteenth Cavalry to the area after rumors of a filibustering expedition from Palafox Texas. No details are known. Mexican federal troops arrested ranchman Clemente Vergara accused of being lured across the border after the Hidalgo incident.
Mexico City March 19 Diplomats report that Huerta threatens to revoke the British owned light and power company street car franchise in the suburbs. The company denies expiry of the franchise and fears confiscation. The dispute, raised in 1913 and again now, involves Sir Lionel Carden and investors.
Mexico City March 19 report says bankers likely will grant President Huerta 18 006 000 pesos monthly about 9 000 000 dollars. Tax guarantees on Meomes capital and taxes on Meomes are cited as security for the loan.
Mexico City reports that Chupanyingy in Guerrero state has fallen to rebel control, with Iguale named as the new military headquarters under General Olea. The war department notes key developments in the Torreon area as fears rise that Colonel Arguelles and 116 men captured near Monclova by rebels have been executed.
Brownsville Texas March 19 Monterey the most important city in northeast Mexico will be attacked within two weeks before an attempt is made to take Torreon according to T J Foster an American gunner who has been fighting with the constitutionalists for nearly a year Poster arrived at Matamoros from the front today We will celebrate a victory in Monterey on April 3 in the word that has been spread among the constitutionalist forces gathering about Monterey Foster said March 28 had been definitely set for attack Four days ago I saw a message in which General Villa invited General Pablo Gonzales and General Jess Carranza to take a drink with him in the Monterey plaza April 4 Foster did not say how the message was transmitted Monterey the capital of Nuevo Leon is a railroad center and gateway to southern Mexico It is about 7 miles due east of Torreon connected by two rail lines Saltillo lies 20 miles to the south and in the hills between these cities the constitutionalists plan to force the decisive battle Villa and Carranza Gonzales from the east and Villa from the west Torreon will be held with Valesquez’s men while the rebel forces concentrate at Monterey Eastern forces about Monterey have steadily grown in the last month
Washington reports the Civil War battle flag of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Texas cavalry, captured at Atlanta on July 2, 1864, will be returned to Texas. John T. Callaghan, former commander at camp No. 171 United Confederate Veterans II, received the flag from Mrs. Laura lark, widow of General William T. Clark. Inscriptions on the flag reference Arkansas Post Chickamauga and other engagements.
Dr Eugene Kelley reports two lepers found in Winlock Lewis County Washington. Government authorities will not permit sending the man to the Diamond Head federal quarantine near Port Townsend where two other lepers are detained. The patient remains at home under local health care.
President Wilson and Senator Swanson and Secretary Houston discussed road legislation and signaled support for the Shackleford bill with possible changes. A $5,000,000 annual appropriation for road work is anticipated, replacing the House plan of a $25,000,000 total with state matching funds.
B A O Sullivan a former New Orleans official seeks 60000 dollars for beard loss after election day incident in Jefferson Parish. He claims Felix and Stiles seized him, cut his beard with shears, and harmed him, prompting a federal civil rights suit filed in 1911. The case questions whether state limits apply to federal statutes.
A shipment of cotton seed from Egypt infested with the pink bollworm, a dangerous foreign pest. The seed, intended for Arizona planting, was refused entry under a federal quarantine against importation of cotton seed. The board notes the pest is the region’s most serious cotton threat, causing damage comparable to the boll weevil in the United States.
Laurence Duke nephew of tobacco magnate James B. Duke was acquitted in Seattle of manslaughter for a fatal hit and run on October 16. Prosecutors argued intoxication and reckless driving. The verdict absolves Duke of blame for the saloon keeper Henry Narr’s death on the county road south of Seattle.
Washington march 19 senator smith of south carolina gave notice he would seek passage of a cotton grading bill tomorrow. he charged the new york cotton exchange with a shell game manipulating march and july prices to benefit speculators, harming growers and mill owners. letters from mills and resolutions from growers and manufacturers were read to the senate.
A concurrent Mississippi Senate resolution authorizes a 350000 fine against the American Telephone and Telegraph and Western Union corporations. The measure, noted for house action later, follows a telegram from Attorney General Ross Collins regarding wire communications discussions in New York City.
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