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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1915

Page

4

Dixie Highway Campaign in Chattanooga Parade Plans

Delegations from Georgia and Tennessee travel to Chattanooga for a Dixie Highway conference. Governors from several states, industry leaders, and road officials discuss the route from South Bend to Atlanta with a large turnout expected, including thousands of business men and state representatives.

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Three Convicted Five Acquitted In Federal Peonage Case

In a federal court trial Judge Newman weighed charges against Franklin Muth Horey Putins and Charles Adame. The jury found three men guilty on peonage counts and five acquitted. Attorneys Masonite and Marshburn represented the defense while United States Attorney Alexander led the government. Sentencing was postponed after two years of the case, with a final verdict delivered amid courtroom tension. The five acquitted defendants included Elijah Starr Bass Trutt Floyd Moody and others. details continue on Page Seven.

Pranklin Muth Horey Putins Charles' Adame Res‘igents Tay ‘Bean Tne Jourt Altvardiet Rane Dar Dra Udge Newman Atternera’ Macionite W. C. Marshburn Shoke United States Exander Elijah Starr Bass Trutt Floyd Moody

Jitney Bus Crash Injures Passengers on Street Front

A street car collision with a jitney last night spilled passengers onto the sidewalk. Names given include Miss Jessie Smith and Bertha Campbell of 64 Poplar Street. Captain Terry signaled from Curran and Marietta to the police barracks box as a car and streetcar approached. the jitney struck the side, the driver and conductor involved, with no serious injuries reported.

Tlstone Decatur Hye and Power J Company Micsee Jessie Smith Bertha Campbell Poplar Street Terry Wan Marietta Curran Mariettav Street Todd R. Beavers James L. Heavery Métorman

Speak Out on Merchants Failing to Tell Their Story

A fragmented discussion urges the public to believe that a major tale will not stand scrutiny. It contrasts merchants who advertise with those who do not and questions the value of labor in presenting evidence of merchandise.

Atlanta

Neglect of Office Charged in Lee County Slur

April 3 1915 Lee County sheriff D R Moreland charges Governor John M Staten with neglect of office for not offering a reward for the apprehension and conviction of A D Oliver's murderers. Moreland criticizes delays and urges the governor to act, citing petitions and letters as evidence of public demand for a reward and accountability in the case.

Deeesbure Guj D.R. Moréland Lee County John M Staten Nowlack A.D. Oliver Morelang Lee Shunty Moreland Ae Lee Lotsburs D. Oliver Seaton Atticiala Prac Healy Neveral County Offeiala Hav Hom Leesburg Newardn Marebsaz Executive Department

U S Soldier Killed in Canal Zone Clash

In the Panama Canal Zone a patrol in the Tenderloin district led to a general fight after an argument among soldiers and a Panama policeman. One U.S. corporal was killed and three other American soldiers wounded, one seriously, as shots were fired by civilians and soldiers amid unarmed participants. Brigadier General Clarence R Edwards, commander of American forces there, was en route to meet Major General ___ to discuss the incident.

Doloniy Langdon United “States Noast Tenderloin Panama Panama Holies Clarence’ KR. Edwards Canal-Zone

$100000 Cash Figures In Sale Of Atlanta Apartment House

The Livingston apartments at 98a Avenue are to be sold for about $125000 in cash and property. J Livingston Wright transfers to Bou Feld with city property and a farm included. The three story building on East North Avenue has thirty units with three to four rooms each. Turian Calhoun real estate handles the deal, described as Atlanta’s largest realty sale in some time.

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Rear Admiral Fiske resigns from key Navy post

Washington April 2 Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske submitted a written request to be relieved of duties as senior military advisor to the Secretary of the Navy. He held the post since just before Taft’s administration and offered no reason for his action.

Washington Bradley A. Piska Daniels Senlor Secretary of the Navy Cown Dacielsse N. Favsll Ehtef Tare United States Army Danigla Torlaht Winsylow Loddy Pletcher Winterhalter

Prinz Eitel Ready to Rush the Gauntlet

A Newport News report describes the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich preparing to depart under guard from the Virginia coast. U.S. and British observers monitor potential naval engagement as officers discuss fate and possible internment.

Prinz Eitel Newport “News Prinz Bitrl Friedrich Virginia’ Capes Bremén Cap Tcheprumander Tel Todus United States Henry Kirn Norfolk E. S. Martins Virginia Milton Sud Asparty Norman “Pi Hamilton Klin Thare Thierich Erivy Norfolk Navy Yard L Ands Viréiala Prinz Tite

Submarine Prisoner Treatment Protest Across Nations

The British government denies harsher treatment for German submarine crews and asks for a formal inquiry. The U S embassy relays a March 17 text from London stating German officers are held in naval detention barracks for segregation from other prisoners, with assurances of humane feeding and clothing while they remain prisoners of war.

Great ‘Britain Thia Germany Beltain Great Br Great Britain Ndt Rebélgsn Grex Intia Eepigg Wuhmarings Gham Germen Sinkig Ameri Ambassadaer Amerivat Dhe Istates Washington Berlin Geran London Upc Lehe Subnasie Schwoner Beltlah Armas Imperial Foreign Attice Wéula Jivani Grey Jean Ambassade Ander Torelent Attolss United States Admiralty

Russians Strike On All Fronts In World War I Conflict

London reports Russian forces launch offensives along the entire front from the Baltic to the Romanian border and in the Caucasus. Petrograd cites success as Germans in northern Poland retreat toward East Prussian lines. Russians claim major ridge gains in the Carpathians and heavy fighting near Rozziouwka and Uznok passes. Allied and neutral ships sunk by German submarines are noted, with casualties among sailors. French air raids and German hangars are mentioned as part of ongoing combat developments.

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Weather Prophecy Forecast for Partly Cloudy Weekend

Washington forecast notes partly cloudy conditions with morning rain Saturday followed by a Sunday of fair skies. Temperatures are expected to rise through the weekend with a modest warming trend.

Washington Georgia

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