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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1913
Page
12
Report says U.S. agents gather data on border strength of constitutionalists and the mapped program. State department officials say no final word from Huerta yet on American demands. Presented by Charge OShaughnessy admitted tonight. Next step depends on Huerta’s actual reply.
An old advertisement offers a free 60c Protone package claiming to add 30 pounds in 30 days. It touts nerve, buoyancy, and a fuller form, with a money back guarantee and mail order option from The Protons Company in Detroit. Local retailers in Atlanta listed but free samples not available from druggists.
President Wilson keeps Congress informed amid dispatches from Mexico City. He plans to meet foreign relations senators and underscores US duty to prevent Huerta’s arbitrary power from setting a regional precedent. English financial backing for Huerta cited but not officially confirmed.
The navy department ordered the supply ship Culgoa at Norfolk to steam to New York to take aboard meat and provisions for the fleet at Vera Cruz and Tampico. The action aims to keep the American squadrons provisioned independently of shore supplies while the Celtic sails with extra stores. The second division, low on provisions, is kept in Mexican waters longer as third division nears home, prompting the rush of fresh food to the ships.
Admiral Fletcher reports the Rhode Island has moved into Vera Cruz inner harbor to improve communication between the shore and the five battleships stationed off shore. The maneuver places the flagship closer to the shore for coordinating actions amid ongoing operations near Vera Cruz.
The Cuban delegation led by Pablo G Menacal arrived to aid the constitutionalists in Mexico. General Carranza and Zapata representatives met in Nogales Sonora and held a productive conference. Senor Honilla was named to Carranza’s cabinet in an official announcement.
Former ambassador to Mexico Henry Lane Wilson addressed the Union Club in Cleveland criticizing U S policy toward Mexico. He argued that if Huerta had received diplomatic courtesies peace would be nearer and that under Huerta as head of the government order and protection of American lives and property would be better maintained.
Senator Wilson attacked the administration for moving away from its pledge not to extend diplomatic relations where violence crowns leadership. He questioned who should speak for Mexico when American investors are ignored and cited Mexico’s high illiteracy rate. He warned that American intervention implies a power over Mexico.
Eagle Pass Texas November 6 a constitutionalist force from Tor reon captured Muzauiz a 4000 population town in Cohulia Mexico The entire federal garrison was said to have been killed The strength of the garrison and the capture date were not stated
Ll Paso Texas November 8 Twelve Hundred Sonora rebels under Julio Acosta were trapped by General Jose Inez Salazar with 700 federal volunteers and were nearly annihilated. The rebels fled east of the canyon as Salazar’s force suffered heavy losses while awaiting the approaching rebel units that were moving toward Chihuahua to aid Pancho Villa.
General Venustiano Carranza voiced rare optimism that the Huerta regime would fall as dispatches from Washington and New York suggested possible U S recognition of the insurgents. He claimed 206000 men could be fielded and noted a fresh shipment of rifle ammo crossed the border at Naco. Dr Henry Allen Tupper, linked to the peace forum, was in Tucson on a mission tied to a Washington probe. his exact role remained unofficial. Military actions in Sonora were paused pending U S and Peeree City government talks.
Paris November report denied Diaz telegram urged Huerta to retire for country’s good. Ex president’s household says Diaz will not involve himself in Mexican politics and has no telegrams or cables urging resignation.
Federal troops take charge of Juarez telegraph offices and seal news from the south. Rebels claim Chihuahua taken, but information is withheld. German consul reports continuing fighting, Villa leading about 7000 men with heavy rebel losses and limited city damage.
In Berlin November the American ambassador James W Gerard met with Alfred Zimmerman to discuss the Mexican situation. Germany gave no comment, but sources say Berlin seeks a strong orderly Mexican leader. the claim of German support for Huerta is denied.
Norfolk VA November 8 navy tugs Patuxent and F Patapsco left the Norfolk yard under orders to Key West and Pensacola to aid in experimental mining tests with the cruiser San Francisco They carry two 3 pound rapid fire guns each 2 000 rounds of ammunition and twenty five regulation pistols The ships anchored in Hampton Roads awaiting dense fog lift
San Francisco November. Judge William P. Lawler refuses to issue a special venire for a jury of women in a criminal libel case. He says state law provides juries must be men and voting rights do not grant jury service. The ruling provokes discussion among attorneys as San Mateo County reports a grand jury dominated by women.
The Atlanta Automobile and Accessories association opened the largest southern auto show with thousands of balloons and badges, promising a week of expanding displays. Monday adds new exhibits with organ concerts. Tuesday features a long floral parade and four Sousa concerts, continuing through the show. Exhibitors include Mitchell Motor, Velie, Oakland, International Harvester, Johnson, Buick, Cartercar, Overland Southern, Standard Auto, Selden, Cole, Lecomobile, Cadillac, Fulton Auto, Premier, Ford, Baker electrics, Oldsmobile, Regal, Maxwell, and Hendee Indian motorcycles.
A damaged OCR block lists several automobile related firms and brands. Mentions Reed Oil Company inventory pumps and tanks, Johnson-Gewinner automobile accessories, Ohio Electric thermcyclecar, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Stewart Truck Sales, Marmon and King cars by Carl W Fert & Co, among others.
A local stage run at the Dutch Windmill features Princess Girls in Facts and Follies a clever musical play by Jack Linnis with a twelve girl chorus. Four performances two afternoon two night matinee ten cents and night twenty cents with local talent writing the works.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, harmless remedy for indigestion. It promises relief within five minutes from sour, gassy discomfort and unsettled stomachs, urging readers to use the $0.50 product for a large dose at drug stores.
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