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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1915
Page
2
In York on August 13 heavy selling of bills of exchange in London and Paris caused another break in remittances to mass centers. New York’s growing financial role is noted as demand sterling declines to 47.0 percent from a low price, with quotations at record lows.
The day’s foreign exchange shows a mix of gains and declines with Italy and Germany dipping slightly while Russian rates firmed. American war supply and food exporters face payment pressures as depreciated currency drains profits. observers urge foreign credits to stabilize the market though the required sums appear daunting.
Detectives Gorman Allen and Whit ney under Chief Mayo’s plan have arrested six women in a campaign against vice in Atlanta. Among those charged are Omle Walker Nelle Mauldin Rachel Bell Mrs A Skelton Annie Thurmond and Fannie Parker. Some received fines or jail time under section 1770 of the city code. Additional arrests followed with Mrs Jessie Mashburn surrendering $25.75 and Miss Worothy Holm held for trial.
The British government refuses to permit two shiploads of coal bought by a Swedish firm for the Swedish navy to leave England. The incident draws much comment from Swedish officials and observers.
Chicago August 13. A plan of the Italian government to influence American grain prices or curb speculation prompted exporters to cancel contracts. About 2,006,000 bushels of U S wheat were withdrawn from shipments to Italy, sending September prices down to 1.01 a bushel. An Italian observer cited government limits on speculation and cheaper domestic wheat for consumers as the motive.
Obituaries report the August deaths of W H Norton aged 60 near Aummerville due to heat while farming in a Beach orchard, and V A Veal aged 69 at 178 West Avenue. Norton leaves six children. Veal is survived by a widow and four children. Thomas South, a 46 year old farmer from Carnesville, died at home five miles north. burial at Shades Creek church. C W Griffin aged 61 died in a private hospital. survivors include a widow, two sons and three daughters.
Osceola Arkansas is tense as a militia detail guards twenty prisoners at the jail after a report of an armed raid by men from Tipton County Tennessee. Sheriff J J Colling appealed to Governor Hays for troops as authorities dispute jurisdiction over Island Jr in the Mississippi River. Andy Crum, leader of the MingGeTs, was killed in jailyard gunfire, with a coroner's jury citing an unknown shooter.
Washington August 12 Acting Secretary Sweet approved regulations for the seamen's law language test. The rule requires vessels on rivers and inland waters to sail with crews at least 75 percent capable of understanding orders in each department. The department clarifies that understanding means orders given within each department. Regulations also issued to enforce hours of labor and duties aboard ships, including two watches for deck work and three for engine room. The Bureau of Navigation is preparing additional regulations for sections not yet addressed, awaiting attorney general opinion.
Atlanta records show a sparse week for new building, with one small residence permit issued. H L Kimball House company leases a storeroom at 60 Decatur to Harry Balsom for a gent's furnishing shop for five years, with hidden consideration. Bonds for title include W R Disero to W Preston at Lucile avenue and J Jackson to Fred Cummings on Crew street. Fitzhugh Knox rents 10 of 11 units in a new Devonshire style apartment at Piedmont avenue and Third street, a three story brick block with Oriental design. the Devonshire name likely to be chosen.
A compiled list details numerous warranty deeds and property exchanges in 1915 16. It lists grantees grantors locations and parcel sizes across Atlanta including East Elia Street Highland Avenue and Garden Street with varied dates and sums, noting transfers to and from named individuals and companies.
About 1200 to 1500 teamsters in St Louis transfer companies walked out for higher wages and shorter hours, causing partial freight paralysis with no violence. Employers offered minor concessions and planned replacements if strikers did not return by Saturday evening. Federal aid moved mail from East St Louis to St Louis as ten wagon routes were redirected. The strike stems from failed contract negotiations that expired July 1, with the Team Owners' association warning of new hires if workers stay out.
London reports Austro German overtures for a separate peace with Russia begun late March. The Star cites telegrams from Italian, Bulgarian and German sources claiming serious peace moves and growing momentum, amid rumors of an Austro German willingness to settle with Russia.
August 13 dispatch reports Vladimir Bolynsk, the first real Russian town of significance seized by German forces. Retiring Cossacks set fire to buildings as German cavalry secured the town, destroying central areas while sparing suburbs and outlying districts. A military and civil government was established with administrators including a Pole, a Russian, and a Jew. Jewish residents fled during alarms but gradually returned.
New York dispatches report Cardinal Gibbons and Cardinal Connell denied convening a peace conference of neutral country bishops in Switzerland. They said no meeting was planned and the Vatican unofficially endorsed any such idea. New York prelates voiced doubt about the conference proposal. Italian factories adopt American shine machinery.
The notice invites friends to a funeral for Mr W Griffin at Temple Methodist Church Temple Ga at 3 pm with interment at Ashetty cemetery. A separate notice lists George Walker’s funeral at 2 pm Sunday from 13 Washington Street with interment at Oakland Cemetery and pallbearers to be chosen.
New York reports Pacific Mail Co has sold five liners the Manchuria Mongolia Korea Siberia and Ukunan to Atlantic Transport Co of West Virginia. Last sailings to Pacific ports end August with Mongalia sailing August 25. Pacific Mail intends to withdraw 15 ships from trans Pacific service due to wage law, replacing crews with English speakers. Ships sold are two 47,000 ton Mongolia class units and 18,000 ton Korea and Siberia, with China at 10,200 tons.
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