U S Pressures for Release as Huerta Holds Consul
The United States presses for the release of John R. Silliman the American vice consul at Saltillo held by Mexican federals amid mediation talks. Across Vera Cruz five South Americans are arrested for firing on U S sailors and marines worsening tensions. Secretary Bryan demands Silliman's immediate release while mediation delegates meet in Canada.
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U. S
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Washington
State Department
Bryan
John R Siliman
Saltillo
Lobos Island
United States
Stiliman
Sallory
Navy Department
Mayo
Tenda Dixie
Niagara
Lamar
Lehman
Wilson
Joseph Rucker Lamar
United States Supreme Court
Frederick W Lehman
Augustine Rodriguez
Emilio Rabasa
Luis Elguero
Ambassador da Gama
Brazil
Nuon
Argentina
Suarez
Chile
Vera Cruz Harte
Pacific
Tapico
Mexico City
Legation
Henderson Leads Alabama Governor Race in State Primary
Birmingham reports Charles Henderson of Troy nominated for governor with expected margin over ten thousand. Comer fails to match strength in mobile, Jefferson, St Mobile, Montgomery, and other large counties. Henderson carries Jefferson, Mobile, and Montgomery by larger margins than anticipated. Attorney General nominee W O L Martin and Agriculture Commissioner nominee A Wade are noted. congressional race in eighth district tight between Judge E E B Almon and W W Callahan. Captain Frank S White receives strong senatorial support with no opposition.
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Birmingham
Ala
Charles Henderson
Troy
Alabama
B B Comer
Comer
Sobile
Jéferson
Stobile
Montgomery
Henderson
O L Martin
D H Riddle
A A. Persons Seoma
Wade
Eighth District
William Richardson
E EB Almon
Tuscumbla
W W Callahan
Decatur
Abmon
Frank S&s White
United States
Joseph W Johnston
Henry Macon Perry Hale
Conecuh
Gomer
Jefferson
Mobile
Massive Atlanta Parades Planned With Shriner Column
Thousands will witness two parades today in Atlanta with about seventy five patrols and fifty bands. The morning march from Peachtree and Clark streets will stretch five miles past the Georgian Terrace to the Lyric theater for an Imperial Council meeting. A second, more brilliant parade starts at 7:30 PM covering the same route with spectacular stunts planned by the temples.
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Peachtree
Clarks
Atlanta
Georgian Terrace
Whitehall
Mitchell
Broad
Marietta
Walton
Torsyth
Carnegie
Lyric Theater
Imperial Council
United States Consul in Harbin Dies by Own Hand
Harbin Manchuria May 11 United States consul South ard P Warner who had served in Harbin since August 1912 died today in a hospital where he was receiving treatment The Washington born diplomat was born in 1851 and his death is attributed to his own action within the hospital walls
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United States
Harbin
Manchuria
Southard P Warner
Washington, DC
Turner Defeated by Recount Calls for Ballot Probe
After a recount narrowed the Fifth ward result 4242 for Hightower and 4238 for Turner, Turner demanded a statewide ballot recount amid charges of tampering. The Fulton executive committee ordered a sub committee recount in the presence of candidate representatives, finding no criminal irregularities in Fifth ward and noting additional tampering accusations without proof.
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Charles G Turner
Fifth Ward
Turner-Hightower
Fulton Executive Committee
Howell
Turner
Albert D Thomason
J . Cochran
George M Hope
Albert Howell
Hightower
Ninth Ward
Ninth
Turners Ag Will Cor
Todal's Shrine Parade and Grand Ball Outline
Shrine event schedule for Tuesday includes a morning parade starting 830 from Harris and Peachtree, marching through downtown routes to the Lyric theater, with car service suspended. Imperial council meeting at 10, visits by Mrs Slaton at 11, lunch at Druid Hills Country club, later imperial council luncheon at Masonic Temple, 730 evening parade along the same route, grand ball at 9 at Auditorium Armory with dancing at 11 in Marietta Street.
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Harris
Peachtree Street
Peachtree
Whitehall
Mitchell
Broad
Marietta
Spring
Walton
Forsyth
Carnegie Way
Lyric Theater
Imperial Council
John M Slaton
Druid Hills Country Club
Loclock
Masonic Temple
Sarah Temple of
Atlanta
Auditorium Armory
Marietta Street
American and Briton Murdered by Mexicans at El Favor Mine
Washington May 11 dispatch from the British vice counsel at Guadalajara reports the stabbing and mutilation killing of American B Headley and British G S Williams at the El Favor mine near Guadalajara. Foreign staff conducting a search for stolen silver bars were attacked. both men surrendered their weapons hoping for mercy before being killed. Other foreigners were jailed then released.
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Washington
Headley
Wiliams
el Favor
Guadalajara
State Department
Hoadley
Williams
Walliams
Caution urged for Shrine crowds this week
Authorities warn drivers to slow and be vigilant as Shrine convention crowds fill streets. The message stresses the danger of high speeds and urges a steady pace to prevent death or serious injury amid enormous pedestrian surges.
Nation's Tribute to Vera Cruz Dead Voiced by Wilson
New York May 1 19— New York joined the nation today immemorial wing with dignity the heroes of Vera Cruz honored. The funeral pageant stretched from the Battery to the Brooklyn navy yard with the president in the carriage behind the last car as Marines fired volleys and navy buglers sounded taps. President Wilson voiced the nation’s grief and pride, praising the dead for service not to be measured by individual deaths.
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New York
New ‘York
Vera Loru
Battery
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Iamsons
Wilson
Washington
Navy
Largest and happiest crowd in Atlanta at Five Points
A huge festive gathering fills Atlanta Five Points with music bands and drum corps. Scotch bagpipers receive enthusiastic reception as streets overflow with visitors. Authorities report no trouble and praise the beautiful decorations and joyous atmosphere of the Shriner event.
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Atlanta
Two Parades and Imperial Council Meet in Atlanta Today
Large crowds filled downtown Atlanta last night with tens of thousands of spectators. Patrols bands and Shriners contributed to a festive mood as exotic animals joined the revelry and a grand dance occurred at the auditorium, marking a citywide celebration rivaling Mardi Gras.
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Atlanta
Sappho
Young Shrine Night Car Crash Kills Man Woman in Atlanta
A Shriner driven car hit two pedestrians on Peachtree Street near Twelfth in Atlanta. Milas True Worthen, 28, died at Grady Hospital after being run over. her 18 year old cousin True Worthen was seriously injured but survived. Witnesses recall the impact as a crowd of Shriners in the vehicle fled.
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Peachtree
Twelfth Street
Milas True Worthen
Columbia Avenue
Grady Hospital
True Worthen
E L Monk
American Ga
Atlanta
W .F Smith
Alee Temple
Miss Worthen
Herbert Worthen
Yaarab Temple
Southern
Western Union Telegraph Company
Calla
Misa Worthen
Charlotte NC
Old Homestead
Worthen
Saulemouse
Flood of Humanity Rumbles Through Downtown Atlanta Carnival
A dense crowd fills downtown Atlanta as revelers fill sidewalks and streets from Whitehall Street viaduct to Winship, sharing a riotous, carnival atmosphere. People joke, sing, ring bells, and celebrate in a joyous, bustling street scene where traffic rules fade and everyone seems a friendly neighbor.
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Atlanta
Whitehall Street
Weather Prophecy for Georgia From Fair Report
Weather prophecy reports partly cloudy conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday in Georgia with cool to mild temperatures. Forecast shows lows near 8d and highs around 72, with rainfall totaling inches in the past 24 hours and deficits in rainfall since month start and year start.
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Faral
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