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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1913

Page

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Georgia Products Day Dinner Rolls Across State

Georgia hosts a statewide Georgia Products day with 18 000 to 18 600 diners in 81 cities and towns. A thousand Atlanta guests dine at the main hall with Governor Slaton's wife assisting in baking. Speakers include Governor Slaton Mayor Woodward and Congressman Howell with decorations featuring red roses chrysanthemums and autumn leaves.

Georgia Chain of Commerce State Chamber Chamber of Commerce Georgia Atlanta John M. Slaton Commonwealth Jegt Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Committee W. H. White, Jr Chamber of Commerce Committee Governor Slaton Fuller E. Vallaway Woodward William Schrey Howar Howell, Jr W Moore Afr Howell Moore Mai D. W. He White Jr Whisperer Cone Whitehall Elkin Drug Store

Governor Miller Defends Whipping Post in Delaware

Wilmington reports Governor Charles R. Miller issued a statement defending the whipping post and vowing to uphold the law amid outside interference. He warned critics to respect state authority and warned that Delaware will enforce penalties until repeal.

Wilmington Del Charles R. Miller Delaware Congress Commonwealth America

Mission pledges top $13 000 at southern alliance meeting

The southern district convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliance wrapped up a Week of meetings with evangelistic services at the missionary tabernacle on Capitol avenue. Delegates from many states pledged over $13,172 for mission work, a record in years. The fund supports both hemp and foreign fields, with several large gifts noted and many smaller pledges, collected at services and sent to New York offices. Continued on Page Two.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance Missionary Tabernacle Capitol Avenue W. T. McArthur New York City Potomac River Ulysses Lewis Atlante Tate Alliance For Mission Work Tabernacle Alliance New York Texas KR. A. Forrest Toccoa Willam Jones Longtons Salem N. C Te Tabernacle Howard van Dyck China Forvisa Missions

Loyal Women Friends Bank on The Constitution for Ads

The Constitution asserts strong ties with the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs and its readers. It claims loyal women will support its sponsor enterprises and demand ads and store news in its advertising columns, reinforcing its status as official organ.

Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs

Agent on speeding train ends life after Senoia departure

Conductor Lamar reports Carl Davis 27 a B A agent from Haralson Ga shot himself in a baggage car aboard a train to Atlanta after a well dressed woman left at Senoia Ga. Davis had boarded at Gay Ga with the woman and died moments before arrival in Atlanta. The motive remains unknown.

Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Atlanta Carl Davis Haralson Senoia Davis Gay T. J. D. Lamar Senola Lamar ADRF H. M. Patterson the Constitution Kimball House Haralgon Newas Fais

Two Hermit Brothers Cremated in Shack Near Whitman

In Whitman Massachusetts on November 16 two hermits, George Frye aged 87 and his brother Stephen, were burned to death in their woods shack. A woods dweller found the ashes, with charred bones. Police suspect the blaze started from someone smoking in bed. The brothers had lived in a hot punt of range boxes for months, subsisting mainly on potatoes.

Whitman Mass George Frye Stephen

Chairman McCombs and His Bride in New York Arrival

Chairman McCombs and his bride arrive in New York from London amid talks of political appointments. McCombs, head of the Democratic National Committee, says he desires no public office and will support President Wilson's campaign. The couple travel with plans to meet in the city, as reports note the ambassadorial appointment is under consideration.

William F. McCombs Dorothy Williams McCombs Democratic National Committee Wilson Rei New York London

Prince Katsura Brain Dissection Spurred by Dead Prince’s Spirit

The brain of Prince Katsura, Japan’s statesman, weighed around 1400 grams and showed cancer starting in the stomach and spreading to the liver. Dr Nagayo led the postmortem with ceremonial rites, addressing the departed and later thanking the spirit for scientific insight. Princess Katsura approved the dissection, and President Wilson sent a wreath via Ambassador George Guthrie to express sympathy.

Tokio Prince Katsura Japan Prince Sata Kant Narsoleon Bismarck Nagayo Kutmtra Wilson America George W. Guthrie

Double Wedding Plan Blocked by Officers

Two young would be brides from Athens Georgia were arrested in Atlanta as they attempted to wed without ministers. Clara Smith 17 and her sister 14 admitted eloping with Will Taylor and John West and were taken to police headquarters. They renounced marriage and agreed to return home. The police seek Taylor and West.

Bahnefeld Clara Minnie Smith Athens Atlanta Will Taylor John West Rhinehardt Street Milam and Stegall Rhineharddt Jett Taylor West Clara Smith Greer

Miss Cathryn Myer Weds Henry B. Howard in Atlanta

Miss Cathryn Myer of Baltimore and Henry B. Howard of Chattanooga were quietly married in Rev. W W Memminger's study after the bride's arrival in Atlanta. The couple, long courtship by correspondence, will stay overnight at Hotel Wine Coffs before departing for Florida.

Atlanta Cathryn Myer Baltimore Henry B. Howard Chattanooga W. W.memminger Howard Florida

Executions Reported At Juarez Cemetery In War Crackdown

November 16 a Juarez battle aftermath. Two former Juarez police officials Pablo bave and Juan Cordova were shot at the cemetery by a firing squad after being condemned by Villa’s forces. US Senator Catron protested the executions, urging restraint while noting potential US intervention implications.

Til Paso Texas Juarez Pancho Villa Pablo Bave Juan Cordova Hobare Menen Villa Orr Juary Catron United States Thomas New Mexico General Villa United ‘States México

Huerta vows to fight on amid US demands

Dictator Huerta tells his cabinet that he will endure the crisis to the last. He rejects calls to yield to United States pressure and asserts his resolve to continue the confrontation regardless of foreign threats or penalties.

United States Huerta

Huerta Removes Interior Minister Garza Aldape

Mexico City November 16 General Huerta dismissed Manuel Garza Aldape minister of interior who led the cabinet faction favoring yielding to Washington demands for Huerta to abandon power. Aldape was said to be the only cabinet member to discuss the international crisis frankly with Huerta.

Mexico City Huerta Manuel Garza Aldape Washington Hiis

Washington Sees Huerta Regime Fall Under Pressure

Secretary Bryan and President Wilson confer on Mexico crisis as foreign pressure and financial strangulation threaten Huerta. Embargo on arms may lift. constitutionalists push shipments to frontiers. Washington foresees Huerta stepping down, with Hale and Cayranza talks ongoing through Charge OShaughnessey and Lind at the state department.

Washington Bryan White House Wilson Charge O'Shaughnessy Mr. Bryan Manuel Garza Aldape Huerta United States Arma Hale and Cayranza Center G'Shalehnesay John Lind México

Huerta Intensifies Bid to Play Out Crisis in Mexico

Huerta repeats stance that he will not resign and will fight on as cabinet splits. Aldapé’s resignation demanded. ministers Blanquet, Modeno, and Lozano oppose his removal. Aldapé to go to Europe on a special mission, possible succession to France post discussed. de la Barra sent to Japan to thank for Diaz centennial ties. Mexico asserts no immediate foreign issues to settle.

Huerta Nelson O'Shaughnessy Washington Senor Aldape Interior Senor Aidape Querido Modeno Blanquet Jose Maria Lozane Fomento Europe Huertanae Senor Algane Senor Aidapes Francisco de la Barra France Senor de la Barra Japan Porfirio Diaz Felix Diaz Mexico Senor Aldape Aldapé Department of Foment

Weather Prophecy Local Rain Expected Across Regions

Local forecast predicts rains and colder conditions in several states. Georgia shows cooler Monday, Tuesday fair. Virginia expects rain in the southeast, then fair. North and South Carolina see rains and colder Monday. Florida mainly fair, Alabama and Mississippi mostly fair, Louisiana and East Texas fair, West Texas rains early then fair. Kentucky and Tennessee partly cloudy with colder Mondays, warmer Tuesdays. West Virginia cloudy with rain or snow east portion, warmer Tuesday. Arkansas and Oklahoma fair Monday and Tuesday.

Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Kentucky Fae Pye Tennessee West Virginia Arkansas Oklahoma

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Manchester Southern District Convention of Christian and Missionary Alliance Atlanta Constitution Carl J. Davis Haralson, Ga Temple Shack MR. and Mrs. M’combs Prince Miss Cathryn Myer MR. Howard Ebave and Cordova Vera Cruz Huerta Finsh Ast Auetin
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