James Issues Card Explaining His Stand
Allison asserts James acted ill advised and proposes route through Tennessee may change. Promises a square deal to all sections.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
6
Allison asserts James acted ill advised and proposes route through Tennessee may change. Promises a square deal to all sections.
Governor Samuel M. Ralston appoints Thomas Taggart and Carl G. Fisher as Indiana’s two members on the Dixie Highway route commission. The move follows debate over fourteen directors governing route selection, with James defending the plan as essential to the project. Continued on Last Page.
The Slain Man's Widow caused a dramatic scene as jurors acquitted Walter Ballard, the man charged with the shooting in a case tied to Mrs Ormond's husband. Police and ambulances responded as the crowd surged and Mrs Ormond was carried from the courthouse. Ballard and the slain man were both hit by bullets in a subsequent exchange of gunfire after the verdict.
Eight hundred high school girls from Atlanta will take part in a spring festival at the Auditorium Armory Saturday night. Each will wear costumes made by the high school, with each costume representing a springtime idea. The program features marches, folk dances, and three Weynote dances by the orchestra after extensive rehearsals. General admission is 2 cents with advance tickets selling briskly.
Attorneys for Harry K Thaw said Monday they would request a jury trial to determine his sanity in a New York case. Justice Newburger signed an order requiring District Attorney Perkins and Attorney General Woodbury to show cause why a jury trial should not be granted.
In an Arlington area case Beavers locker club faces charges over alleged profit operation. Mrs Pebaum petitions Wool Mullin for relief, while Mrs Tibuim later challenges the initial claim, arguing the club operated for profit under misapprehension. The court will decide the club status and future actions against related locker clubs.
The Huyler Candy Co executives headed by KO Huyler of New York city president and brother David Invler treasurer arrived in Atlanta Thursday. They are guests of the Fiedanent hotel and will stay several days before proceeding south. Mr Hayler said the trip is partly business.
Delegates from Savannah and other districts gathered at the state ATO convention opening in Savannah. President JC Harrison of local Post Band presided before handing to President J M Giddens of Columbus. Posts presented souvenirs and a large pasteboard shield reading Savannah the Southern Key to Land and Sea as the day opened with remarks from governors and local officials.
Across the nation hopeful reports credit improved conditions, with marked gains in the South and midsized districts. Businesses report higher activity, manufacturing rises, and foreign orders spark optimism while banks show abundant money and steady profits.
Analysis shows large businesses kept advertising after a smaller average order versus last year. They pursued more customers, did not cut ads, and as prosperity returned, gross revenue rose. The piece argues ads drive growth and future revenue peaks.
London dispatch reports German wedge cut by sustained hammering from French forces after Allied operations. Four Italian steamers in American ports ordered to postpone sailings until April 2, per official home dispatch to Ex change Selemaph company.
Reports note Germany claims the sinking of a merchant vessel and seizure of cargo was lawful under international law and the Declaration of London. The note argues contraband status and payment for damages rest with the United Kingdom and involved parties, with continued coverage on allied responses.
Weather forecast for Georgia calls for generally fair conditions Friday and Saturday. No precipitation expected. Temperatures remain mild with light winds.
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