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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1913
Page
4
Brexico City November 14 President Huerta shows a cautious stance toward U S demands for a new government. Some advisers urge consent while others warn against a rupture in diplomacy. Friends believe the United States will press for changes without cutting relations, with England backing Sir Lionel Carden.
Reports say Huerta weighs his position as United States pressure grows over the Mexican congress. Sir Lionel is said to have advised Huerta with British support implied, while Huerta contemplates possible elimination as his allies seek secrecy. Tomorrow's provisional congress meeting aims to credential members and organize, risking a clash with Washington.
Carranza states no transactions or foreign interference in Mexico. urges free importation of arms and a path to order and representative government. Hale silent as talks with US agents continue. Carranza hints at mediation but rejects intervention. Tucson reports Carranza supporters reinstall Governor Riveras in Sinaloa after Huerta’s deposition.
Creditors of the Fairburn Marble company meet in Fairburn Georgia to name trustees amid a 140000 shortfall and a disputed unsecured bank claim. Referee Alvin D Freeman approves RK Marshman and Dr L M Hobgond as joint trustees with appraisers to estimate assets as court considers selling the plant.
Obituaries and funeral notices report the deaths of Mrs Quirk of New Orleans Mrs Henry C Quirk of New Orleans Thomas J Holbrooks aged 77 in Atlanta Mapleton Ga Ligon Ga resident J O Ligon Civil War veteran 67 years Mrs Earnest C Harrisons funeral at Tagdin Park Casey's cemetery Mrs Mary W Peck 58 Inman Park Ga funeral at West View Beulah Peck and Rushin relatives and Rev W L Cutts J B Askew 52 death notices outline survivors and burial plans across multiple towns.
John Philip Sousa performs a free one hour concert for inmates at the Atlanta federal prison at 10 30 this morning by special order of prison authorities and under contract with the Atlanta Automobile and Accessories association. Sousa and his band depart the Auditorium Armory at 10 o clock this morning in a convoy of cars to play in the prison yard for the prisoners and staff.
Mays Badgett, manager of a virlin studio, hosted a possum supper for about 160 guests of Sousa's band at the automobile show event last night. The gathering began around 11:30 PM and ended at dawn with plenty of possum and taters, noting the banquet's success despite early breakup.
Asheville November 14 Governor Locke Craig announced appointments of Governor Mann of Virginia Governor Slaton of Georgia Governor Hlease of South Carolina Governor ONeal of Alabama and Governor Hooper of Tennessee as vice presidents of the Appalachian Park association. The group supports creating a national park in the southern mountains.
Auto week at Ellig street cafe ends today with a final chance for all to dine. Proceeds support the Elks organ fund. In New Orleans U D of the Confederacy joins Beauregard monument ceremonies as schools dismiss at noon and officials suspend routine business briefly.
Seattle delegates of the American Federation of Labor held a brief morning session and toured the Puget Sound navy yard Bremerton to view the reserved fleet. An evening meeting discussed creating a national union for federal workers across post office immigration and customs clerks not covered by mechanical unions.
Reginald de Koven speaking at the American Academy of Arts and Letters says grand opera will win broader appeal when sung in English. He argues that opera should be understandable to all classes, while noting foreign singers may struggle with English pronunciation. He adds singers can learn to enunciate English if they wish to perform in the United States.
Waycross Ga November 14 special. The Waycross paper mill plans immediate enlargement after successful experiments. Palmette, once neglected, is now a high grade commercial paper and cardboard material. Marsh grass near the coast yields a superior paper grade. The plant currently sits on 5 and a half acres with option on fifteen adjoining acres.
Mrs Mary L McLendon president of the Atlanta and Fulton county WwW Co T U and also president of the Georgia Women's Suffrage association will travel to Bainbridge Georgia Monday to attend the W T U annual convention.
A party of Athens society members arrived in Atlanta to witness the Georgia Tech football game. The group includes Mr and Mrs G. and Mrs Carl Smith, Mr and Mrs C F Porter, Mr and Mrs Walter Jones, and Mrs Charles H Phintzy, traveling in high powered autos. Also noted is a county corn club contest set for November 29 in Sum merville, postponed from the Chattooga county fair due to bad weather. Additionally a mammoth skeleton was unearthed in West Seattle during excavations for the municipal stadium, with a large tooth among the findings.
Dr E W Watkins of Ellijay, a noted regional figure and congressional candidate, toured Atlanta's automobile show yesterday praising the enterprise. He lauded the exhibition as a magnificent display of progress and industry, underscoring Atlanta's growing attractions and opportunities.
Stearns Kentucky November 14 The Royal Palm the new Queen and Crescent limited between Chicago and Jacksonville derailed at Panama, Tenn late this afternoon All cars left the track and overturned due to solid steel grain cars Only a few passengers were slightly injured Fireman Oscar Davis was injured in the incident
In Demorest near Clarkesville Georgia Grant Berry stabbed W H Loudermilk multiple times with a knife causing serious wounds. Berry, reportedly intoxicated, fled before officers could apprehend him. The motive remains unknown and the incident is being investigated.
Louisville Ga November 14 A dwelling house on the Thomas Hardeman place burned today at noon. The origin was a defective stove flue. Mr Hewett saved most of his effects. The loss is estimated at 2000 dollars with insurance around 5000.
An advertisement touts the CacNan Flayer Piano as the ideal home maker and entertainer. It claims the instrument unlocks a world of music, banishes worry and loneliness, and offers genuine Cecilian tone until patent rights expire. Ludden Bates, 63 Peachtree Street, sole Georgia distributors.
Harry B Chamberlin secretary of Woodward Lumber company died Friday at a private sanitarium. Survived by wife, his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs David Woodward, and E R DuBose his father in law. Yale graduate 1902, ranked third in class. Belonged to several Atlanta social clubs. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Rev Leonard B Richards of Grand Haven Michigan will conduct the 11 o clock service at the Church of the Incarnation West End next Sunday November 16. Richards is under consideration for rector and the people of West End are invited to attend this service.
Judge Neil of the criminal court set six in the evening tomorrow as the deadline to dispose of remaining liquor stock in Nashville. Previous court orders had prohibited on premises sales, but the six businesses were allowed to sell off stock through November 15 to settle violations of the order.
Captain J. S. Baker, based at West Point, Ga, is very ill at his son Arthur Baker’s home following a November 14 report.
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