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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
1
President and cabinet will confer today to decide steps if Huerta rejects the warning. Wilson warns Huerta not to harm deputies as German ship looms near Mexican waters.
Berlin reports that Germany will dispatch a warship to Mexican waters amid Mexico's internal turmoil. Washington notes official attention but no formal comment while Huerta faces pressure as deputies are jailed. British concern grows over Huerta recognition and potential reelection issues. President Wilson warns Huerta to protect deputies, signaling possible consequences if violated.
Mexico City October 13 President Huerta assured American chargé d affaires Nelson O Shaughnessy that no violence would be done to the imprisoned deputies. He said most deputies would stand trial for offenses against the government and gave no hint of imminent releases.
J R Parrott president of the Florida East Coast railroad died suddenly in Oxford Maine of angina pectoris. Born October 30 1859 in Oxford he was Yale graduate and sportsman. He rose from lawyer to VP then president of the Florida East Coast and was a trustee of Henry Flagler estate and a Jacksonville banker.
New York October 14 One aviator missing tonight Albert J Jewell left Hempstead Plains for Staten Island in a monoplane to pace the race. Believed swept to sea or landed unseen he is 27 with wife and family on Staten Island. He came from California and held Aero club license under Sidney Jordan.
Nashville October 13 The second extra session of Tennessee’s fifty-eighth general assembly convened with promise to speed laws enforcing prohibition. A Democratic rally followed a “Jove feast” as a committee drafted two anti jug bills and a removal measure. Advocates urged passing swiftly despite looming filibuster speculation.
An Atlanta notice promotes calling Main 5000 or Atlanta 5002 to place a want ad. The text urges posting needs citywide via a Constitution feature, guiding readers to use the telephone to announce their desires.
Albany October 13 The high court of impeachment hears testimony on alleged efforts to suppress evidence in Governor Sulzer case. Court adjourns to debate whether Ryan Morgenthau and Peck testimony fits article 4 or as corroboration while public crowds press outside court chamber.
Jacksonville, Fla, Oct 13. The Plant System southern division forms a semi monthly line from Jacksonville to Panama, beginning January 6. The Evan ge line previously on the P. and O. route out of Key West has been chartered to the new line. General manager A. W. Perry announced the first trip will depart on time. The service will be a permanent institution. The round trip will last fourteen days.
The Velturno of the Uranium line caught fire at sea while sailing from Rotterdam toward Halifax and New York in the worst sea tragedy since the Titanic. The twin screw liner, about 400 feet long with 24 cabin berths, carried many steerage passengers. Captain Franz Inch, an experienced navigator, was rescued with officers aboard the Kroonland after the blaze. A fire drill image accompanies the report, noting the ship had sufficient lifeboats but flames overwhelmed the voyage.
Washington October 18 A protective pastoral titled A Girl With One Stocking was presented by Senator Tillman in the Senate today. He credited it to Senator Zeb Vance from a 1389 tariff era cartoon. The spoof jokes about wool and a 56 percent tariff, noting women may wear stockings on both legs now.
Secretary McAdoo told a delegation from the American Bankers Association that most national banks will join the new federal reserve system. He urged bankers to ledger the currency bill to reveal a balance in favor of the measure and warned against delaying currency reform. Congress shows no plan to adjourn until the bill is settled, with consideration likely from January and Democrats resisting other general legislation.
Washington October 13 Represent ative Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama and Majority Leader Underwood sparred on the House floor over Alabama's senatorial contest. Hobson accused Underwood of Wall Street and liquor links. Underwood denied being a candidate for president and defended his actions while framing tariff policy. The exchange grew heated with interruptions and cross cries from both parties.
In London on October 13 Miss Sylvia Pankhurst was seized by police at Bow Neate while speaking. Disguises failed and militants freed her after a savage struggle as chairs and benches flew. Detained women and men were injured. Annie Kenney was released amid threats of further actions around the royal wedding.
Superintendent William M Slaton writes of deplorable conditions in Atlanta public schools noting low teacher salaries, oversized classes, basements with poor lighting and health hazards, and inadequate facilities for Black students. He urges political independence of school boards and a local tax to fund schools to achieve quick, safer improvements.
Weather report fragment notes Georgia on Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate north winds and record temperatures. It cites rainfall in past 24 hours and month deficiencies, stating rainfall 0.61 inches and various deficit figures since the start of the month and year.
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