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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1916
Page
2
S Haskell of Augusta Maine trains his cow to haul logs and perform farm work with no apparent effect on milk. The war reduced American apple exports by a million barrels last year.
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a mild, pleasant tasting remedy that cleanses the stomach liver and bowels. It claims rapid relief for cross feverish children with indigestion and diarrhea and urges mothers to use the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company, warning against counterfeits.
Cincinnati April 6 ad proclaims a new lager beer concentrate that ships in packets with water and sugar to create genuine lager beer at home. It claims health benefits and doorstep delivery via Parcels Post, selling through Mr A S Shuh of 8112 Third Street Cincinnati with a free trial and coupon.
Washington reports the Senate agrees to devote all sessions through April 18 to the army bill with a final vote and joint conference on the measure. Debate centers on the nitrate plant site at Muscle Shoals Alabama and the size of the standing army as Congress nears adjournment.
Rotterdam April 8 The first step to make Holland independent of Liverpool and German cotton exchanges was taken with the formation of a Rotterdam cotton exchange. The meeting under the chamber of commerce brought cotton traders brokers shippers and exporters, including Americans, into 43 members. A $40,000 guaranty fund was raised and a royal charter will be sought as business starts at once.
The National Suffrage Association appointed Miss Eleonore Raoul to a campaign role after her resignation as Georgia municipal campaign chair. Mrs Amelia R Woodall becomes chairman, with Mrs A G Helmer as treasurer. The board lauded Raoul’s leadership and wished her continued success.
Washington April 8 The latest government review shows ocean freight rates for several commodities especially wheat have surged about nine hundred percent since the war began. Dr E lm Pratt states the administration shipping bill notes delays and demurrage at New York that push costs higher, with grain, cotton, flour, and provisions among the chief beneficiaries of the rise. Trans Pacific shipments of steel products and machinery also climbed rapidly while routes from New York to Liverpool and Seattle to Hong Kong reflect divergent price shifts.
One hundred Georgia melon growers met in Macon to hear experts on stem rot anthracnose and wilt. Professor W A Orton of the U S Department of Agriculture warned the industry faces doom without a cure, while noting progress toward remedies. Henry Kuhlmeyer urged careful packing practices to avoid contaminated shipping cars. An initiative to coordinate car cleaning with buyers, railroads, and growers was approved, with another meeting planned soon.
The 1916 Mississippi legislature adjourned after ratifying a constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum plus popular election of state supreme court judges and expanding the court from three to six. Measures limit liquor shipments, ban advertising, create a five member board of pardons, and authorize $1.5 million in levee bonds. Also funded preservation of the old capital building and Gulfport centennial exposition. A proposed women’s suffrage amendment failed and Governor Bilbo vetoed a farm loan bill. Jackson, Miss.
James Moran a New York chauffeur confessed to a February mail truck robbery in New York City, implicating a ring led by a man Moran named and two postal employees. Moran said $200 was paid, loot divided in San Francisco, with additional stolen securities and railroad bonds missing from Baltimore. Moran was taken to Los Angeles then San Diego for further inquiry and the confession noted discrepancies with official accounts.
Nashville April 6 The session of the conference on child welfare of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations discussed saving 100000 babies in 1916. Mrs Dick led the talk describing baby day in Denver and the examination approach for informing and guiding parents. Portland and Oregon education bureau programs were outlined with volunteer medical staff offering confidential, repeated tests and guidance.
Washington reports farm land values show sharp gains, with the national average estimated at 45.50 per acre, up 26.7 percent in four years and 11.5 percent last year. Increases vary by region, from 3 percent in parts of the North Central to as much as 19 percent in the South Atlantic and higher in the far western states, aided by war price effects and southern market rebound.
Captain Poole leads an active high-visibility precinct alongside McWilliams Malcolm Cochran and Doyal as detectives Cochran and Doyal wage seven months of relentless work chasing a famed train robbery gang. The effort draws praise from Chief Sanford and national authorities while Gresham Lowe bicycle officers keep watch on Atlanta’s residential areas and Sergeant Sherridan touts his prize chickens.
A city plan shifts morning patrols to a new beat from the Winery Hotel to East Merritts avenue under Captain Poole. Bicycle Officer Vaughn moves to that beat as stores in the area are numerous. Chief Mayo backs motorcycle units at engine houses to widen reach and speed up response, replacing wheelmen Bowmen and Forteco. Darktown beat welcomed rookie John Bowman with Officer Joe Fartson on morning watch.
Washington April 5 A provision to abolish the counselor title at the state department and create the under secretary of state position was approved in the annual appropriation bill by both houses with no opposition before passage in the senate The bill carries 38198782 an increase of about one million over the prior total Senator Smoot lauded the Democrats for adopting the amendment noting past Republican attempts to similar effect The House has yet to act on the provision.
One hundred thousand DAR members across the United States are selling ten million Belgian flags to raise about 1 000 000 for destitute women and children in Belgium and northern France. King Albert’s 41st birthday is noted, and Queen Elizabeth endorses the effort. Governors of 35 states and mayors of around 2000 cities designate Belgium Flag Day. The relief commission for Belgium oversees the drive as contributions arrive at headquarters.
A Mississippi era report alleges the Dawson Georgia third district convention misrepresented delegates. It claims Jackson supporters inflated counts, used a nonmember as secretary and read a padded roll. Officials faced chaos as delegates and residents disputed who qualified and who rigged the call.
Washington reports strong profits for British ship owners in 1915 as cont ral letters flag Lamport and Holt paying net profits of 1,620,045 dollars after losses and depreciation. Dividends likely to rise with a boost to reserve funds. Other firms also bolster reserves and declare bonuses alongside large dividends.
George Haller and Otto Milleder pleaded guilty to conspiring with Clarence Hudson to blow up the Cunard Inner Pannonia in port. They were fined $1500 each. Proceedings to remove Hudson to Wilmington, Del for piracy charges linked to the Mateppo capture were postponed due to the commissioner's indisposition.
The Atlanta and West Point Railroad announces schedule changes starting Sunday April 9 1916. Train No 18 from Atlanta to Columbus will depart at 6 45 A M instead of 0 45 A M. Train No 3 from Atlanta to Montgomery departs at 8 40 A M rather than 9 10 A M. Train No 24 arriving Atlanta from Montgomery now expected to be 6 50 P M instead of 7 10 P M. No other changes. J DILLUPS General Passenger Agent.
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