Show of Force Being Planned in Pages of Proceedings
Continued from page one, the article notes centers plan a show of force, but observers believe it will not be generally obeyed unless more definite information is issued.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1913
Page
5
Continued from page one, the article notes centers plan a show of force, but observers believe it will not be generally obeyed unless more definite information is issued.
Envoy Lind and party expected in Washington Tuesday or Wednesday to brief President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan on Mexican tensions affecting negotiations. Lind believes Huerta can resign and run. Diaz’s return unlikely to restore peace. Vera Cruz officials face American warning, while many Americans seek transport and funds to leave. Consul reports growing foreign population unless ships depart soon.
New Orleans August 93 The ten destitute American refugees from Mexico arriving yesterday will be sent home tomorrow with funds supplied by the state department at Washington. Representatives of the department received authorization to provide relief and to draw upon department funds. The message cited delays in authorization but expressed relief at the aid. Ten of the twenty three Americans who arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz are included in the arrangement.
An August 31 report from Eagle Pass says six Americans were executed in Torreon after protesting against the consulate’s actions. Among the slain were Frank and Milton Chisum and Andrew O'Dell, with William Campbell in the ranks of the constitutionalists having joined during the Madera revolt. Carranza reportedly forbids foreign enlistment in his army.
Refugees who fled Mexico after losing all possessions complain of delays by the state department in authorizing funds. Local representatives faced difficulties explaining the holdup as they sought to assist pros pers displaced by political upheaval.
In Cincinnati on August 31 the steamboat City of Louisville found the body of Edward D. Wills of Norwood Ohio wedged between the left wheel and its cover in the paddle boxes after a boat crossing. Wills had fallen from the Chile where he worked as a car beater and was swept up during the passage.
Abbot Dom Gasquet sends heartfelt greetings to Americans from the George Washington offshore, addressing the Knights of Columbus and supreme knight. He, as president of the Benedictines in Britain, outlines plans to visit major cities and discuss progress on revising the Latin Bible, a 50 year project.
The United States marine band received leave of absence from September to November. Members will tour the New York Ohio and Michigan regions along with West Virginia and Illinois. This marks the fourth tour in the band’s history.
Paris August 31 Maurice Gulla ux French aviator who flew from Grar rity to Bracksl Germany on August 28 has been awarded the single day record of 85924 miles. This beats by 21.2 miles the straight course record set last June by Marcel G. Brindejon Des Maul l nats who flew from Paris to St Peters burg.
An Asiatic cholera case has been discovered in Vienna with growing anxiety. The patient, who arrived from Saronski, currently shows only a mild attack per the official report.
Edward McCall, once New York Supreme Court chair and later public service commission head at 15000 dollars yearly, is Tammany’s mayoral candidate for fall. If defeated he stays on at 1250 a month. He faces fusion candidate John Purroy Mitchell and Mayor Gaynor, with Mitchell also holding a federal post.
The article discusses deadly burns and past misattributions to shock, noting clothing flammability risks for women and children. It cites Dr Pels Leusden's theory of a bloodborne poison from burned skin and experiments with skin grafts in animals, implying new surgical approaches. It also mentions a World’s Work piece on automobile production and production processes.
Greensboro Ga August 31 the Greensboro public school will open for the fall term tomorrow led by Professor J B Robertson. A larger enrollment than ever before is reported and an eleventh grade has been added. The passage includes miscellaneous aphorisms and social commentary.
Congressman Glass, chairman of the Senate banking and currency committee, issued a statement on Chicago bankers resolutions seeking changes to the currency bill. He says many bankers oppose the bill while some agree and insists Congress will push currency reform in the public interest not banking interests. He predicts Senate reaction and notes committee deliberations against added demands.
The Shanghai market mainly serves American and European buyers with foreign footwear. Chinese and Japanese makers supply low priced local shoes to students and clerks at about $1.50 to $3 gold, while foreign demand increases for European and American styles. Imported English and American boots and shoes are popular, with American makes priced around $3.50 to $4. English boots tend to be heavier and pricier.
A professional writer recalls turning obituary poetry into a business in the September American Magazine. He describes selling original verses for funerals and anniversaries, mailing to undertakers, and creating standardized forms to tailor to clients. He notes the revenue, the time saved, and eventual sale of the form to a newspaper.
William Sulzer, impeached NY governor, hires a large legal team for his September trial. Leading adviser is D Cady Herrick, ex supreme court judge, likely to be chief defender. Other prominent counselors include former Judge Vano and Louis Marshall.
About 200 spectators watched Captain Ben Schlomberg of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps perform a rescue drill at Lakewood when a drowning swimmer, Harry Coppinger, 81, of 60 Perry View Avenue, began struggling. Schlomberg swam out, freed the man from a dangerous grip, and both were brought to shore. After vigorous rubbing, Coppinger recovered. Schlomberg plans to sail for England soon to attempt the Channel crossing and has saved 115 lives in sixteen years. He will again demonstrate rescue methods at 3:30 this afternoon, hoping no real emergency occurs.
Albany August 31 Mrs Jacob M Dickinson wife of the former secretary of war lost a handbag with a diamond necklace and other jewels on the special train of Lord Hal Dane. The search began after she found the loss on the way to the station but hotel and taxi rooms yielded nothing. A $200 reward was wired to the hotel management for the return of the jewelry.
Professor Lewis Lamben, head of the London School of Tropical Medicines and noted pellagra expert, arrived in New York on Saturday and departed for Spartanburg to lecture at a conference. He plans to study pellagra in South Carolina hospitals and insane asylums after the meeting, then tour the West Indies and British Guiana.
August 31 Special reports Willi Akins alias Will Holmes, a young Black man from Bainbridge, was fatally stabbed through the heart in a Valdosta house by Nageissg ark, a Black woman. They were alone, no witnesses, the woman admits the act and is jailed.
Judge Ben B. Lindsay of Denver key speaker at a National Woman Suffrage association mass meeting in Washington August 81. Dr Anna Howard Shaw presided with Representatives Kent of California and Kindel of Colorado among speakers. Lindsay defended the Denver juvenile court he leads against recent attacks.
Georgia is supplying the nation with watermelons, say Broad Street merchants. The crop is nearly exhausted and Georgia will ship to Chicago and New Orleans as Missouri’s Tate crop comes in soon. After this season ends, there will be no more until next year. Alabama Florida and Georgia have supplied the south. Louisiana melons sold weeks ago. Georgia merchants will turn to Missouri in three weeks, pricing at 25 cents a slice and wholesale melons at 5 cents a pound.
Barnett Georgia August 91 1 Special. The first bale of cotton for this season was brought in today by T L Atchison. It weighed 648 pounds and was bought by Charles Bergstrom for 12 cents a pound.
An old advertisement promotes Weakoras and Lose of Appetite tonic as a strong nine ton ic, claiming grove taste and tasteless chiif tonic properties. It touts malaria defense and system buildup, calling it a true tonic and appetiser for adults and children, priced at 50s.
Eminent doctors endorse Sulfosol as a soluble sulfur treatment for rheumatic conditions, sciatica, gout, and blood taints. It claims rapid uric acid expulsion and blood vitalization, urging readers to obtain a free book from the Sylfosol Company at 215 Washington St, New York.
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