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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
9
James G Wood writes angrily about sensationalism in newspapers and denounces a clergyman for personal attacks and “spooning” rumors. He argues pulpits should not shield ministers from responsibility and warns the journalist to stop the trash.
Ward elected president of Birmingham city commission in first election after new charter. unofficial vote shows Ward 4052. Nassar TMs 18d) and Clement Wood Las column. Bond issue authorizing municipal auditorium passes by overwhelming margin. Gulperper Lium not retained as November 1 successor.
Reported shipment of Argentine beef totaling four thousand quarters to New York and other East Coast cities. The meat, described as the best and freshest, was packed under refrigeration aboard the steamer Van Dyck and distributed to dealers in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Dr Bert Long, federal inspector, verified the beef met quality standards.
A vintage advertisement extols Grove’s tonic as a universal health booster. It claims the product contains QUINT and Itt Driver, touted to drive out malaria, strengthen the blood, and support the whole system. The copy emphasizes reliable “well known” properties and broad health benefits.
An ongoing inquiry reveals a contractor witnessed Schmidt transport a mattress to a vacant lot where it burned. A bone fragment and blood are found as authorities pursue whether Schmidt feigned priesthood and murdered Alma Kellner in Louisville. Prosecutors seek to prove he posed as a churchman while fabricating credentials. Schmidt admits infatuation and violence, claiming no memory of the Louisville allegations, as defense plans insanity questions if needed. Authorities note a past ordination and a pattern of imposture, while the Tombs chaplain reports Schmidt raged about killing a woman he claimed to love.
Louisville, September 18. Investigation failed to connect Rev Hans Schmidt held in New York with the Kellner girl's murder in Louisville. The 8 year old Anna Kellner’s body was found in the St Johns Church basement May 30, 1910. Witnesses say the killer’s method resembled that of Alma Aumalier. Family denies any link. Legal and police officials say Schmidt not connected.
In Trenton on September 15 a bishop released a letter to Hans Schmidt serving at St Francis Church. The bishop denounced Schmidt for disobeying church rules by conducting a marriage without dispensation and warned him to leave the diocese. Schmidt had arrived from New York seeking temporary relief amid parish concerns.
Yohannes Schmidt, connected to the Mone bishopric, long under suspicion, reportedly studied at the Wang Lasstaalingh school and was ordained a priest. He allegedly vanished from Mainz in 19, later reappearing in Muuch, with claims of possessing false papers and forged testimonials. Reported frauds and a New York arrest link his erratic path.
Chattanooga opening of the Grand Army of the Republics seventh annual encampment features veterans touring Lookout Mountain Chickamauga Park and Missionary Ridge amid drizzle. Lookout Mountain Day honors Civil War maneuvers while elections for a commander draw interest. delegates from numerous states attend and a large crowd gathers for the event.
A mixed report notes plans to reform cotton contracts with Southern supporters backing the measure while a separate item from Aschaffenburg Germany details Hans Schmidt, a priest who confessed a murder in New York, showing signs of instability and family concern. The article cites Schmidt’s postcard to his parents claiming a return home soon and notes a history of shifts in personality and multiple curacies after 1904.
The Clarke plan adopts government standard grades for cotton and sets settlement rules when delivery is not made. It allows four grades above and below middling to be tendered with price differentials based on spot market quotes or regional averages. A 50 cent per bale tax is reduced to five cents when settled under this method to reform contracts and prevent unshopworn cotton from depressing good cotton prices for farmers.
The American consular officer at Los Mochis states six American adults eight children and one German will depart for the United States today on the cruiser Yorktown. Seventy Americans remain at Los Mochis with fifty more in the district, north of San Blas. Fifteen are planned to leave on the transport Sutera.
Mexico City reports minister of the interior Dr. Urrutia resigns after his immunity dispute with Senator Calero and amid charges he arrested Calero in defiance of immunity. Urrutia, a surgeon, says the cabinet needs qualities he lacks and notes unfriendly foreign sentiments to his tenure.
A diary from the auxiliary cruiser Buffalo reports 187 refugees aboard, including seven Germans and two Dutch, all from the Yanul river country. The Buffalo nears California, after a stop at Guaymas where the Buford departed with refugees for Mexican ports, then to Topolobampo.
Refugees aboard the steamer Peru describe bandit attacks on American mining engineers Morris P Rent and Max Lambert near Tepic Mexico. Rent, 50, was killed. Lambert left for dead but his family escaped. Refugees report Mexican western coast is in anarchy with rebel factions fighting and crimes rising.
Washington September 15 Without reference to a committee the Senate today unanimously agreed to the House resolution appropriating immediately 100 090 for the relief and transportation of American citizens from Mexico Bristow did not grant consent until he criticized administration policy He noted letters from friends in Mexico who left after the presidents warning and said the warning worsened the plight of Americans there.
In a district court ruling, Johan Heifrin and Tor Heifrin of the United States customs and immigration service were found not guilty of murdering Cantain F A Costa of the Juarez Mexican federal garrison on September 6. Johan testified the Mexican crossed the international bridge at the fringe and that the two officers acted in self defense. Judge Jackson directed the jury to render a not guilty verdict.
About one hundred American refugees from Torreon fell into rebel hands during the overland trek to Saltillo but reached Saltillo in safety this afternoon. Messengers for Vice Consul John Silliman found them 20 miles west of Saltillo after a difficult march.
The United States notified that warships from South Carolina sailed tonight for Veracruz to compliment Mexico’s coast. No confirmation from Governor Lind or Consul Canade yet. state department has not advised them of the move and details remain unclear.
Francis IV Strange the retiring British minister arrived from Mexico City aboard a government special train. He is to sail for Europe Thursday. Rear Admiral Fletcher plans a 21 gun salute at 11 tonight and at midnight with Mexican gunboats to honor Independence Day, including running up the Mexican flag with searchlights.
Curriao Springs Texas September 13 Emiliana Zapata head of a nascent movement is said to be building a nationwide IWW style organization. Barney Cline a gun runner jailed for the Depuy Sheriff Ortiz murder in Dimmit County Texas claims Ortiz was captured while attempting to smuggle ammo into Mexico and later killed. Cine presents IWW cards and papers from Flores Magon era asserting Mexican rights and land liberty.
General Venustiano Carranza arrived at Bermostlig Sonora to smooth internal Sonora rebel issues. In El Paso a 200-strong Carranza unit was joined by 3600 federal troops bound for Juarez within days. Montezuma zone headquarters to move to Juarez. General Mercado to retire as military governor and General Castro to assume charge in Chihuahua.
The former president of the Valcan republic celebrated his 83rd birthday in Biarritz France with a banquet attended by twenty five close friends from across Europe. Guests included his son and his nephew General Felix Maz who will stay for a while. Diaz appeared in excellent health despite advancing age.
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