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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1915

Page

12

Wholesale butchery of the Christians reported from Trans-Caucasia

Despatches from Tiflis August 10 describe mass Armenian refugee flows to Agadir and fears of further exodus from Van. Reports allege Kurdish casualties and killings, with 9,000 women and children driven to the Tigris and Euphrates banks. Armenian leaders seek U.S. protest against mass casualties and forced removals.

N. Varazdate Comporites Armenian Social Democratic Party L'Hamanite Paris Zitlis Armenia Tigris Van Wea Wila Constantiopican Clicia Asis Minor Monleh Mesopotamia

Pellagra Cure Promised by American Company

A reader cites thanks to Dr Boughan for pellagra treatment and urges others to obtain Baughn’s free Pellagra remedy book from American Compounding Co, Box 2003, Jasper, Alabama. The note touts symptom relief and refunds if the remedy fails.

Baughn American Compounding Co Jasper Ala

At the Theaters: Painted Women and The Vampire at Strand

The Strand presents Painted Women today and Thursday featuring Mme Petrova as an emotional star. Jeanne Laferge leads The Vampire, a tragedy of a woman ruined by men who falls for a victim. A car crash scene shows a vehicle plunging over a precipice, killing two occupants and severely injuring Joanna Lefargs.

Strand Victima Mme. Petrova Jeanne Laferge Phe Vampir Actrewen Tme Joanna Lefargs Mine Petrova Atlanta

Labor Leader Resigns From Peace Council Post

Washington August 10 Milton Snelling vice president of the International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers resigns as first vice president of the national peace council. He cites distrust of fringe members and misconduct, saying he cannot associate with actions that condemn the labor movement.

Washington Milton Snelling International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers National Peace Council Buchanan White House Winan Peace Council Samuel Gompera American Federation of Labor Sneiling Snelling International Union of Hla Trade Organization of Labor Bnelling

Free Terre Haute Convicts Sparks Habeas Petition

Leavenworth August 10 A habeas petition filed to free Harry Montgomery and John E Green, Terre Haute election frauds convicts now in federal prison. Montgomery led the Terre Haute board of public works, Green was a merchant and election inspector. Petition claims lack of valid judgment, improper federal jurisdiction, Indiana right to vote, and improper use of mails not under federal law.

Leavenworth Kan Harry United States Indiana United

Douglas Chamber Advancing Local Investments In Coffee County

Douglas Ga August 1 Special A A Smith secretary of the chamber writes many letters answering inquiries about Douglas and Coffee county for investments Partial results show a broom factory shipping machinery employing 30 workers a shoe manufacturer expected from St Louis with plans to employ 100 men a creamery proposal invited for feasibility a New York pickling company seeks cucumber contracts from 2000 to 6000 acres if Coffee county farmers plant them.

Douglas K. A. Smith Chamber of Commerce Douging Coffee County St. Lows New York Coffee

McVey Knocks Out Ferguson in Boston Bout

Sam McVey, the heavyweight contender, KOed Sandy Ferguson of Chelsea in the final round of their twelve round match in Boston. Ferguson was quickly overwhelmed as McVey delivered the decisive blow to end the contest.

McVey Ferguson Boston Sam McVey Sandy Ferguson Chelsea

Appeal for Help for Americans in Mexico City

Reported from Mexico City July 2 through Vera Cruz and Laredo dispatches an urgent appeal by the American Society of Mexico to the State Department. It calls for prompt U S action to relieve Americans and the Mexican people from hunger, violence, and oppression amid three rapid changes of government and ongoing street fighting.

Mexico City Vera Cruz Laredo Texas Mexico American Society of Mexico State Department Washington United States

England sends gold to the United States

New York August 10 The value of the gold shipment from England now on its way from Halifax by special train is 50 000 000 dollars, according to R E M Cowie vice president and general manager of the American Express company which has the abovementioned in charge The shipment was expected early tomorrow Twenty five motor trucks with special guards will transfer the gold to the subtreasury There had been much speculation as to the value of the shipment reported to be from 15000000 to 100000000 J P Morgan Co the consignees yet used to give any information regarding the amounts or purposes for which the gold is to be used

United States Tong Mexico Washington Captm Mexico City Zapata Army of Occupation Garranza Manuel Sanchez Sarranza Treupe Metgra Sanches Castillo Castille Fcrces Abama Carranza Villa Zaxpata Red Cross New York England Halifax R. E. M. Cowie Ex- Srese Company J. P. Morgan & Co Consignees

Man Seriously Cut Assailant in Jail

Douglas August 10. Pill Batten arrested by Deputy Strickland is in Avon awaiting the fate of Tom Stuffler who lies in the hospital with four knife cuts one entering a lung. Both men are farmers of good character. The Mississippi at the point where it flows out of Lake Itasca is ten feet wide and eighteen inches deep.

Douglas Pill Batten Sputy Strickland Avon Tom Stuffler Mississippi Lake Itaska

Mrs A W Falkinburg Obituary With Surviving Family

Mrs A W Falkinburg aged 40 wife of AW Falkinburg of 128 Peeples street died at a private hospital Tuesday morning at 4 o clock. She is survived by her husband two brothers J McLoughlin of Jacksonville Florida and C J McLoughlin of Augusta Georgia and three sisters Mrs Gentry Mrs Francia Wade and Mrs Pope. Dr Cox W J Robbing aged 67 died at a private hospital Tuesday morning at 10 o clock. He is survived by his wife two daughters Miss Bertha Robbing and Miss Robbing one son Kenneth Robbing five brothers GW Robbins J af Robbing J B Robbing C H Robbing and EC Robbing and one sister Miss Ida Robbing.

A. W.’ Falkinburg Ruth McLoughlin Falkinburg AW. Falkinburg Peeples Street J. & McLoughlin Jacksonville Fis J. McLoughlin Augusta C. Gentry Francia Wade Mra Pope Cox W. J. Robbing Misses Bertha Thet Robbing Kenneth Rab- Hug GW. Robbins J. Af. Robbing J. B. Robbing C. IL. Rot Ding Ec. Robbing Wna Mise Ida Robbins

Senate W and A bill passes House amid rail and prohibition fights

The House approves the Senate W and A bill authorizing monthly governor warrants for teachers as debates on prohibition bills loom. Senate substitutes clash in morning and afternoon sessions as amendments fail and the final Pugna bill passes 60 to 6, while a revised corporate powers section for railroads is proposed by the Senate.

Senate Hutcheson Turner Conger Decatur Andrews Sheppard Sumter Atkinson Foster Morgan Yeomane Terrell Knight Berrien Guipepper Meriwether Stark Jackson Grif Dickerson Clinch Wohlwender Muscogee Andrewa Fulton Persons Senate Pugna

Bilbo Nominee Wins Mississippi Governor Primary

Jackson August 19 Theod ere 3 Bilbo lieutenant governor of Mississippi was nominated for governor by a majority of 1072 votes over four opponents in the Democratic state primary held August 3. Nomination in Mississippi is equivalent to election. Lee M. Russell led for lieutenant governor by 14635 over B Bunyan Carter. A second primary on August 24 will nominate other offices. The committee also tabled a resolution seeking investigation of alleged illegal voting in several counties.

Jackson Miss Theodore Bilbo Mississippi Democratic State Executive Committee Lee M. Russell B. Bunyan Carter Ilegal Ffor Oh

U S Reserve Board Sits in New York to Clear Pending Business

The Federal Reserve Board met in New York while several members were absent in Washington. The session followed Treasury Secretary McAdoo's Wall Street visit and aimed to clear up matters delayed by the members' absence. Present were Hamlin Williams Harding Warburg and A. A. One.

New York Federal Revere Board Washington Heras William G. McAdoo John Skelton Willams W. P. G. Harding Paul M. Warourg A. A One

Swainsboro Defeats Tennille In Tight NineRun Win

Swainsboro Georgia beat Tennille eight to five in a home game. Tennille scored three runs in the ninth on errors, Lowrey allowing six hits. Lamotte starred for Swainsboro with a three bagger and two on, while Brown and Tyson pitched for Swainsboro.

Swainsboro Tennille Tennile Brown Lowrey Lamotté Swainabors Sheppard Swainssore Tyson

Tablet to Daniel Webster Dedicated on Stratton Mountain

A boulder and bronze tablet were dedicated on Stratton mountain in memory of Daniel Webster. Webster addressed about 1,000 people nearby in 1840 supporting William Henry Harrison in the log cabin and hard cider campaign.

Daniel Webster Stratton, VI Stratton Mountain Webster William Henry Harrison

Proclamation Aims to Quell Warsaw Disorder with Hostages

Berlin reports Overseas News Agency summary of Prince Leopold of Bavaria's proclamation to Warsaw residents. It states Germans will target hostile troops, not civilians, and will seize leaders and prominent citizens as hostages to deter attacks. Citizens urged to inform on plots to protect troops and city safety. Death penalty warned for negligence or aiding attacks.

Berlin Bayville Today Leopold Bavaria Warsaw Louvain Brussels London Leopold of Cologne Lodzer Zeitung Lodz Poland Amsterdam Reuter

Too Much Legislation Injures the Country Says Hamp McWhorter

Hamp McWhorter of Athena, attorney for the Southern railroad, condemns excessive legislation as the country’s chief danger. He asserts 40,000 bills have been passed in five years, hindering business and delaying economic progress while the European war accelerates the issue. He warns a temporary money surplus from the war masks long term harm to commerce and big business.

Hamilton McWhorter Athena Southern Railroad McWhorter Piedmont Hotel University of Georgia United States Congress

Eastland to be raised today in Chicago

CAPSIZED EASTLAND WILL BE RAISED TODAY. Chicago August 14. The steamer Eastland will be raised tomorrow, per C. P. Clyne, U S district attorney, who returned from Washington after talks with Justice Department officials. Coffins prepared as bodies many hope to recover are seen near the hull. The state grand jury, which yesterday indicted four men for manslaughter and two for criminal carelessness in the disaster, will formalize its findings tomorrow.

Chicago Fastland C. P. Clyne United States Washington Department of Justice Fpating Eastland

Quotations from Fidelity Full and Produce Co for produce and meats

Retail prices from Fidelity Full and Produce Co list cantaloupes oranges lemons and tomatoes, with poultry, eggs, beef, and pork quotes. A separate section shows stock market figures and corrected grocery items from White Provision Co and Oxelsby Grocery Company including canned goods, flour, hay, grain, and feed prices.

Fidelity Full and Produce Company Eyanges California Fiona Waite, Gr Weis Aes Oxlesby Grocery Company Igabu Kyaporavid Uysterm Aubes Dumina Duncan Company Victory Victory Cour

Nicholls and Morgan's Second Primary

In Columbia and Spartanburg August 10 Sam J. Alcholls of Spartanburg and BB A Morgan of Greenville advance to a second Democratic primary for the Fourth South Carolina district congressional nomination. The earlier vote left six candidates. the second primary is set for August 24. Nicholls led with 4 602 votes and Morgan had 3 612.

Columbia Sam J. Alcholls Spartanbur BB. A Morgan Greenville South Carolina Joseph T Johnson Western Uny Nicholls Morgan

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