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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

7

Mediation talk shifts on Mexico conflict and US Army bill

A Mexican crisis update notes mediation talks at Niagara Falls aim to pacify Mexico without Carranza's delegation. The US House Military Affairs Committee considers a resolution to raise the army above 100000, while Goethals reports Panama defenses and possible renewed operations near Tampico. Diplomats warn mediation will be advisory, not arbitration, as administration seeks to preserve honor and rights.

Huerta SaltiHio Chamberlain Committee On Military Affairs United States Goethals Panama Zone Canal Mexico Carranza Niagara Falls Beleve Wilson Washington Iugh Mexico City Cananea Sonora Montague Tampico State Department Daniela

Mexican holdings transfer blamed on Huerta era policy

Oil interests representatives told Secretary Bryan they fear loss of their properties as titles from Mexican concessions are allegedly being transferred to opponents in Mexico City. Some American holders report financial risk while funds for General Huerta in Paris were cited among those receiving titles.

Bryan Mexico Mexico City General Huerta Paris

Villa urges lifting of embargo on arms

General Villa calls for ending the arms embargo as humanitarian and strategic, arguing it would shorten the Mexican conflict. He warns continued embargo harms constitutionalists and aids protracted war, while pledging protection for Americans in Mexico and stressing mutual interests with the United States. He notes troop movements, rail reopenings, and supply buildups around Torreon as the campaign progresses.

Villa Torreon Mexico Francisca Villa Gomez Palace Gon San Pedro Colomas United States Meno Huerta Dronkard Ike Huerta Rio Grande Aemircans General Villa Saltdlo Luis Potoss

Hailstorm Causes Heavy Damage Across Southeast Mississippi

A severe hail storm struck southeastern Mississippi today causing thousands of dollars in damage to trucks and fruit farms. Branches were broken from trees and birds were killed by the hail and wind. Thousands of cabbages heading to market were ruined. Several persons were injured but no fatalities were reported.

Mississippi

Bombs Drop On Mazatlan As Rebel Aviator Attacks

Rebels bombarded Mazatlan as the insurgent biplane attacked streets and fortified positions. Reports say the Morelos gunboat was put out of commission, and fighting raged with federal forces in the harbor area.

Gtebela California Mazat Mexico San Siego Washington Mazatlan Howard Carranza Howards Constitutionalista Piedra Island Moreley Carranzas Hafae Zubaran Morelos Jedra Sland Beerta Acapanda State Department W Keys Rosario

Refugees Travel Under Brazil's Flag to Vera Cruz

The U S state department said a tram carrying 500 to 600 Mexican refugees left Mexico City in three sections under the Brazilian flag bound for Vera Cruz among them Dr Edward R Ryan of the American Red Cross who had been held by Huerta authorities. Ten smiths jailed their lives in peril Washington reports ten members of the Smith family in Tonala face danger after involvement in the killing of three Mexicans at San Pedro.

O’shaughnesay Vera Cruz New Orleans Washington G Shaughnessy State Department Bryan Mir Osnaughnessy Mexico Wilton Lst Meshcanal Bryan Oshaughnessy White House Wilson Lansing Dir “Bryan O'Shaughnessy Ira Braguan Legation Mexico City Edward R Ryan American Red Cross Huerta Smith Tonala San Pedro Leavell Guatemala Bmith

Americans and Brits killed by Mexican bandits near Guadalajara

Washington dispatch reports one American and two British subjects killed at Cinco Minas mine near Guadalajara. Seven Americans are cut off by bandits, with other Americans considered safe. British embassy notes no names released. Mexicans warn no landings without British warship withdrawal. oil operatives told not to land without orders.

Washington Guadalajara Ransdell Cinco Minas Tampico

Diplomat Efforts for Consul Silliman Amid Mexican Turmoil

Brazilian minister in Mexico City reports ongoing efforts to assist Consul Silliman and other Americans imprisoned at Saltillo. Political unrest interrupted communications and hindered relief orders. French government seeks Silliman’s safety, pressuring Huerta to protect him. Shaughnessy and U.S. troops return to Washington from Vera Cruz.

Silliman Washington Mexico City State Department Saltido John R. Silliman Saltillo San Luis Potos Huerta

Carranza Moves Capital Plan Amid Revolt

Rebel leader Carranza shifts capital from Chihuahua to Torreon then Monterey and Saltillo as constitutionalists seek final victory. Treasury stays at Juarez while Torreon Monterey Saltillo align with the U S border. Sabinas bridge repairs funded and coordinated through Carranza agents in Eagle Pass and San Antonio.

Weith Carranza Torreon Chihuahua Torreon Moniterey Salalia Saltillo Mexico Treasury Department Juarez Torreon Monterey Sabinas Cartanaza Eagle Pass San Antonio Magara Falls

General Bell Reassigns Troops From Wood in Mexico Plan Shuffle

A San Francisco surprise arrival puts Major General Franklin Bell in command of troops intended for General Wood. Bell relin quenished the Philippines post and moves to Texas City to oversee the second army division. With Wood slated to lead the second division in a Mexican campaign, Bell’s return could reshape senior command and expedition plans.

Washington Way San Francisco Franklin Bell Texas City Second Army Bellas Zeaas City Leonamlo Wood War Department Sdrond Divisans Wood Funston Frith Vera Cruz Mexico Bell Philippines Genera Wood Gary Enners

Fall From Ladder Ends Life of Ben H. Guinn

Ben H. Guinn of West Point died after falling from a ladder at the Columbus Power company plant near Tang cotton mills yesterday afternoon. He never regained consciousness. he is survived by his wife and several children. The funeral with Masonic honors was held at Pine Mountain cemetery this afternoon.

West Point Ben H Gunn Columbus Power Company Tang Els Pine Mountain

Black man shot by posse near Brownatvife, Alabama

A Black man believed wanted for a serious case near Goodwater was fatally shot when a posse of officers and civilians fired as he attempted to escape from a house. He was found armed with a public safety item after a pursuit that began on public land.

Goodwater Babe Chapman

Scale Report Approved by Indiana Mine and Operators Committee

Terre Haute Indiana May report of the scale committee by the joint convention of mines and operators. Averted a threatened coal strike in Indiana and Illinois for a two year contract. Concessions were made by both sides. The new rate becomes effective June 2. Before the vote, the convention of United Mine Workers of America voted to appropriate $10000 to striking Colorado miners.

Terre Haute Ind Anp Aub Joint Convention of Mines and Operators Indiana Ameca Colorado

O Gorman and Bristow urge free tolls for canal

Senators Gorman and Bristow attacked repealing the tolls exemption for the Panama Canal, arguing international law and treaty logic favor maintaining free passage. Bristow charged England as a longtime adversary and warned against U S concessions that would profit Britain, urging a firm stance on the canal’s status and navigation rights.

O'Gorman Bristow Great Britain Washington Senate Gorman Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee Bristow Republican Kansas England United States Simmons Saga @'Gorman O Gorman Panama Canal Zone Panama Bunke Hill Bustow Britain

Bankers of Georgia Banquet Opens 23rd Annual Convention

Judge A W Cozart urged bankers to be square and ahead of the devil in a banquet address at the Georgia Bankers Association gathering. Newnan figures Searcy and Gaudrum spoke as the convention opened, with two days of business sessions and tonight’s banquet at the Piedmont Hotel.

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Hailstorm Races Chattanooga with Eggsized Stones

Severe hailstorm pounds Chattanooga Tennessee causing widespread damage to crops and property. For about thirty minutes hailstones near the size of ten eggs shred shade trees window glass and skyheats across parts of the city as the temperature drops several degrees.

Chattanooga Tennessee

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