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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1914
Page
12
The report mentions a visit by Rear Admiral Fletcher to Mexico City tied to a recent arms shipment for the protection of American residents. Officials did not explain the purpose, but it is generally believed he went to oversee the shipment and the Huerta government's involvement.
John Land, Wilson's envoy, may tour the Mexican federal zones after a Vera Cruz meeting with Foreign Minister Jose Lapea Portillo y Rosas. The minister said Land showed interest but had no official commission, and resignation of Huerta was not discussed. Public plans include a special train and guard if the tour proceeds.
British and Mexican officials weigh the Benton case as reports say Major Rodulfo Fierro stabbed British subject Heuten in General Villa's Juarez office. A Mexican Carranza commission aims to punish Fierro despite Villa's protection efforts. Roberto Pesqueira travels to Juarez to confer with Carranza. Secretary Bryan defers comment until commission findings.
General Alberto Guajardo, commander at Piedras Negras, refused Governor Colquitt of Texas's demand to surrender Captain Apolome Rodriguez and four others to Texas authorities. The dispute followed reports of a slaying tied to Vergara and the Colquitt request dated March 21 in Texas.
A garbled plea urges small town and country merchants to join a national distribution push. The notice promises stock, display fixtures, advertising material, and full information in a campaign claiming cities drain local profits. Territory is being opened rapidly with Kepress Department at 414 Atlantic National Bank Building referenced.
Tull C. Waters announces candidacy for County Commissioner from the country, subject to the May 6 1914 primary. He pledges to serve all parts of the county impartially and vote on each issue on its merits, citing four years of service as the basis for another term.
Mexican federal troops accused by Texas officials of involvement in the killing of Clemente Vergara, an American ranchman. Adjutant General Henry Hutchings refused delivery without orders from Mexico City as Captain Rodriguez of Hidalgo garrison faces charges of luring Vergara across the river. Governor Colquitt offers $200 reward for arrest and delivery of the five men.
Whanasoua Mex March report says General Villa rejected an early election for Chihuahua officers. He stated until the revolution ends the government must be absolute, with Villa controlling legislative executive and judicial powers. He lives in a confiscated mansion and wears peonlike garb. He already bans governors and vescar solicitations.
Douglas Maren 21 reports unrest among Mexican residents of Colonia Morelos Sonora after Carranza refuses to parcel farms houses and other Mormon property among locals. Mormons fled last year, leaving most property, whileCarranza forces press labor and threaten transfers to Colonia Oaxaca and across the border. Rumors say hundreds will leave Sonora in coming days due to food shortages and currency depreciation.
The United States government aided James Logan, an American jailed in Tuasen on espionage charges, directing consul Thomas Edwards at Juarez to secure the best lawyer. A typewritten note signed "F.C. T." was found on Logan seeking Juarez garrison details. The case waits for General Carranza’s arrival.
Newport News reports three men Aaron 21 Warry Sievers a local merchant, George Lee and J S Rowe boatman believed lost in a gale in Chesapeake Bay. The party departed Wednesday morning for Achilles in Gloucester County in a forty foot cabin launch and were due back that afternoon. A sighting of a launch going down was reported but identity unclear.
Wes Marion is charged with the murder of farmer Charles Faulkner and two others, George Hood and Arthur Eddy, near Independence Tennessee. Faulkner's body was found at his home with head injuries from an ax. Witnesses say the men were drinking together the day before.
G. Hutcherson of Sandy Rides North Carolina was thrown from a Norfolk Southern work train near Wadeville this morning and killed as wheels of several cars passed over his body. The incident occurred on the site of the flaggings operation for the railroad.
A 2,000,000 annual coal bill drives Commonwealth Edison and allied Insull firms to employ 14 staff in the fuel department. Daily burning of about 5,000 tons and 250,000 tons kept in reserve near Chicago. Most stock is SEE lump coal to reduce spontaneous combustion risk. Thermometers monitor coal piles and weekly temperature records guide fire prevention.
In Haverhill Massachusetts residents report approximate weights for shoe types. A pair of dress shoes weighs just over two pounds, street shoes about two and a half pounds, work shoes three pounds or more, women's shoes around three quarters of a pound, and a pair of pumps about a pound.
A March 11 West Point anniversary dinner at the Hotel Astor featured Brigadier Senator Horatio Gibson, 1847 graduate, General Horace Farter, and General Morma Schatz among speakers. They discussed plans for a permanent dinner association to perpetuate the academy's founding celebration. Colonel George W. Gorthals also spoke, noting “The Spirit of Old West Point.”
Rebels pressed the Torreon area with General Herrera directing a key engagement near Hacienda Santa Clara, twenty two miles north of Torreon. Reports say 106 federals were killed and rebels suffered three dead and seven wounded, as fighting over the Big Trabajal irrigation ditch continued. Villa took Torreon by gallop after contacting Velasco, while federal outposts retreated and rail lines were damaged.
A vintage ad-style note touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for dyspepsia. It claims the remedy neutralizes stomach acid, stops fermentation, and relieves sour stomach, gas, and indigestion within minutes. It asserts digestion returns to normal after a small 30 cent dose at any pharmacy.
Marcella giggles as she explains to her mother how she finished a carpet rug by folding it and carrying it down the street to show Rosemary. The humor arises from her earnest pride in a simple domestic achievement.
Lydia asks her father about Robert and a possible marriage. The father recalls telling Robert to go home and write out his request. Meanwhile Ottawa plans to abandon the civil servant retirement fund after fourteen years and revert to the old pension system. Russia pursues irrigation and flood control in the Caucasus to boost development.
The Manchester Union notes early doctor opposition to the act and reports that since its start 15,000 doctors joined the medical benefit program. Of 23 500 general practitioners in Britain, 40,000 are enrolled and last year they divided about $33 million from the government. London doctors averaged $1,680 and Liverpool $1,850, with Manchester about $4,500. Some earned more or less, but the act raised the profession's communication level.
The Washington Post notes that Argentina’s legation should become an embassy reflecting Buenos Aires growing population and Argentina’s large per capita trade. The change would raise U S and Argentine representation and strengthen bilateral ties amid friendly relations and mutual interests.
In eastern New Mexico a native plant, soapweed, is spreading into cropping areas. Locals call it by names like soapweed and Swear grasa. It yields commercial cordage after drying, with by products including soap from roots. No cultivation yet due to abundant native supply.
A battle over gas prices in Atlanta moves forward as petitions seek 35 000 to fund a probe of the Atlanta Gas Light Co. The effort, led by RC Turner a city electrician, aims to force a referendum via initiative and referendum power to cut rates.
Raleigh March 21 Captain John M Turner 65 former general manager of the Georgia and Florida railroad and builder of several railroads in North Carolina was struck by apoplexy and died suddenly Maxton N C to meet Captain Turner was a native of Danville Ky where he will be buried
By a unanimous decision in Durham Trinity College defeated the University of South Carolina. Trinity argued for maintaining the United States as one of the three leading naval powers. Trinity representatives were GoS Sexton Jr, H Meyer, and BW Bernard. South Carolina’s team included J A Tolbert, J Dodley, and M A Wright.
A fragmented poem speaks to the heart's pull between city life and sacred hills. The speaker recalls a turbulent choice, the ground given by God, and the enduring ache of longing for both uplands and plains amid spiritual imagery and longing.
A long-form testimonial extols Eckman’s Alterative as effective for throat and lung troubles. A 1908 letter from A C Bettwsworth of Glasgow Junction recounts severe cough, night sweats, and weakness, noting dramatic improvement within a week after trying the remedy. The ad cites doctors’ prior advice and urges readers to consult Eckman’s Laboratory for more success stories and evidence.
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