13 May 1914
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
1
Tens of thousands lined the streets while a two hour long parade passed any one point as Shriners in splendid regalia led a night of pageantry. Spectators praised the Blackfeet dancers and the Oriental Arabian Nights spectacle amid modern tricks and bands. Continued on Page Sixteen.
Today’s program lists a grand drill at 9 a.m. for all patrols at Piedmont Park followed by an 11 a.m. organ recital at the Auditorium Armory. At 3:30 p.m. baseball at Ponce de Leon Park and a 4 p.m. free concert by the Moolah Chanters of St. Louis for the Uncle Remus Memorial Association at The Sign of the Wren's Nest.
J L McLean, secretary of Nile temple Seattle, predicts the 1915 Shriners convention will be held in Seattle. He cites hotel space contracts from 91 Seattle leaders, lodging from apartments and boarding houses, and a $270000 entertainment fund. San Francisco, Los Angeles and other factors are weighed as Seattle presses its bid. The imperial council will decide the site and time soon as Seattle delegates intensify support efforts.
Washington reports relay that Tampico bombardment by constitutionalist artillery remained ongoing at 9:30 PM as German and Dutch ships withdrew. Admirals Badger and Maro noted continuous firing with little new clarity on the federal position or light on the situation.
Georgia progressive delegates discuss Hugh M Dorsey as a potential leader for the Moose ticket. Dorsey says he is a Democrat and not considering a separate gubernatorial bid. The convention also names Hastings for national committeeman and Dewar for state chairman amid party frictions.
Max Aycock a prominent Carrollton young man fired on Mr and Mrs Mothershed and their daughter then slashed his throat. Mrs Mothershed and Mrs Mothershed were wounded while Aycock in critical condition. The Mothersheds formerly lived in Buchanan Ga and Aycock was a bookkeeper at Mandeville Mills.
Baton Rouge May 12 The Louisiana upper house passed a joint resolution endorsing President Watigi's Mexican policy with emphasis on the Vera Cruz occupation. The senate action followed by the house approving the measure with one dissenting vote in the waning moments.
Di Paso Texas May 12 The plan for pacifying Mexico through South American mediators would remove Huerta and form a provisional government with both sides represented but constitutionalists reject any settlement short of Huerta's complete removal and the ousting of his entire party Roberto V Pesqueira a Carranza ally says reformers will not compromise, insisting reforms be achieved without Huerta. Envoys to begin work at Niagara Falls under the premise that the dictator must go.
Columbus Ga May 12 Captain F W Hale former cashier of the Third National bank confesses a shortage totaling 14906 in his accounts. He says loans show 310000 more in New York banks than on hand. He is bonded 35000 and surrendered to a bank examiner. Hale is a former US Army volunteer captain.
Washington reports the safe arrival in Vera Cruz of American refugees from Mexico City. Among them is K. M. Van Zandt of Fort Worth Texas. Consul Canada notes Mr Van Zandt is quite ill.
Washington May 12 A mediation proposal would create a temporary Mexican government represented by Huerta and the constitutionalists with mediation by South American envoys. A five member commission to form the government is discussed, with two members named by Huerta, two by the constitutionalists, and one by mediators. The plan awaits Niagara Falls talks next Monday.
Georgia forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures on Wednesday with a slight warmup on Thursday. Local report shows lowest near 64, mean around mid sixties, and no rainfall in past 21 hours. Deficiency since year start measures lower than normal by about 0.46 inches.
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