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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
5
Net officers conversant with the details of the Parka incident did not believe the matter would affect the mediation. They stated the situation remained uncertain and stressed the need for cautious handling as talks proceed.
Word from Saltillo reached Sir Lionel Carden that JRB Silliman, American vice consul, was travelling by rail from Saltillo to Mexico City. Officials say the Parks and Silliman incidents may affect mediation talks, but expect resolution by next week.
Ten men were killed and three more believed fatally injured when an explosion wrecked the Mexican Cinde Rubber company plant in West Detroit. Gasoline or sulfuric acid may have caused the blast which occurred in a department handling molten rubber. The one story plant was destroyed and nearby buildings damaged as debris flew across streets and blocks.
Lopenhagen Denmark May 19. Anud Rasmugsen brings word from Don ald B McMillan, leader of the Crocker land expedition, that all members were well on March 27. McMillan was then at Cape York.
Judge George I Bell upheld Auditor James K Anderson in favor of Mary Belle Crawford regarding a $250000 Crawford estate. More than forty claimants through attorneys contest the will, alleging suspicions about the death of her husband and the legality of her prior marriage and divorces.
Six Army transports lie at government piers Galveston ready to carry soldiers horses and supplies to Vera Cruz Embarkation officers report orders to load troops and head seaward toward Mexico The Denver converted into a troop ship can carry 1400 men The Colorado holds 440 horses and a 900 horse capacity ship Kansan chartered to become a stable shop arrives next week Three new transports chartered from New York expected soon The army prepares for a possible campaign to Mexican passes with hooded coats and overcoats unloaded for shipment to Mexico City
New York lawyer Burton W Gibson, tried for murder in the Szabo case, was sentenced to 5 to 10 years for appropriating from Rosa Menschik Szabo estate. He was fined 700 to 800 dollars. The Szabo death followed a Greenwood Lake boating accident in 1911. Jurors previously disagreed on related charges, and the judge granted time to prove the executor's ongoing claim that Szabo's mother died before payment.
Denver May 1 The Colorado house and senate approve the conference report on the military bond bill authorizing a one million dollar bond to cover expenses tied to the strike dispute The compulsory arbitration measure is killed The Robinson resolution urging governor to re sign fails with four votes Late session adopts a memorial to President Wilson requesting intervention and retention of troops in Colorado until the strike ends
James L Woods, assistant purchasing agent of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway, received a warm reception in Atlanta during a brief visit ending yesterday. He was widely known among Atlantans, with many old friends recalling his years of association. A note mentions a ton of coal sold for 2180 400 and jokes about jewelers cutting coal for scarfpins as memorials of the recent coal strike.
The state forecaster expects fair, mild conditions Saturday with easterly winds and increased cloudiness but no rain. Morning temperatures around 60 rising to near 78 by day. Warmer weather is forecast for Sunday as winds shift to the south.
Accounts from a general court martial describe strikers dying as they fled a burning tent colony under fire from militia. Witness Sergeant Cullom and Private Mason testify that prisoners including Tikas were moved for safety, then escaped amid crossfire as soldiers sought cover.
A parcel post shipment of live chickens reached Augusta Georgia on May 15 despite live animals being prohibited. Postmaster Horne of the local office saw no option but to deliver them. Clerks fed and watered the birds and delivered them as soon as possible after receipt.
In St Paul Mew 15 I r 300, Judge T Kennedy of South St Paul sent two men to county jail for thirty days for taking two quarts of milk not released from a cow with the owner’s consent. The judge ruled the milk was part of the cow and belonged to James Reid, making forcible taking a crime. The defendants claimed they had no food for 24 hours and that the cow appeared to be a meal ticket.
Governor Charles R Miller of Delaware deems whipping post a deterrent saying it reduces crime as offenders fear public disgrace. He concedes the punishment is not right but cites the mental suffering as greater deterrent than any other factor.
Mayor Frank Herman charged with assaulting political opponent Christian Ullman. Ullman surrendered to police and posted bail after the incident in Little Ferry.
Chicago May 15 Colonel Cora L Strayer organizes one regiment of tavstry women for service against the Mexicans. The colonel reports 200 women have already enlisted.
Governor Slaton signed warrants Friday for about 2000 to cover running expenses of state institutions. This leaves roughly 150000 in the treasury to last until September. Monthly running costs total about 100000, requiring a further approx 300000 borrowing to meet fixed state expenses.
The General Conference debated church control of Vanderbilt University with a majority pushing a commission to establish a new theological school and preserve church rights, while a minority urged continued church stewardship of Vanderbilt and a path to cordial ties between church and school. The reports examined the Tennessee Supreme Court ruling, recommended reassigning Vanderbilt interests, and outlined steps toward a new church university east of the Mississippi. The session included devotions led by Bishop Murrah and a vote to advance Vanderbilt reports at tomorrow’s meeting.
Savannah Ga Meyle The strike of the conductors on the Savannah and Northwestern railroad known as the Frinson railway was declared off at 430 this afternoon. Judge Chambers of the National Mediation Board ruled after two days of hearings to reinstate all striking conductors except some still to be decided within ten days. The order also reinstated a ward master in Savannah who had joined in sympathy with the conductors.
The remains of Henry Pulham, a fireman from the SS Lish, killed in Vera Crag occupation, arrived this afternoon to a crowd of about 60. His body was placed on a caisson used in war time, taken to the armory, then to the courthouse for in state, with a military funeral planned Sunday at 1 o clock.
Charles S Meller of the New York New Haven and Hartford line traveled home to Connecticut to obtain documents for the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry. His testimony continues tomorrow with Nickleman expected in Washington to resume Tuesday. Other New Haven officers subpoenaed remain ready for examination Tuesday.
Rail service adjustments extend Blue Ridge accommodation to Murphy NC with arrival at Atlanta at 1040 am. Train from Letisville and Nashville railroad changes affect connections and times. The Knoxville chain Blue Ridge will arrive in Atlanta at 4 pm instead of 2 29 pm.
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