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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
6
New York reports suggest a reduction from half a billion to 100 to 150 million dollars for a British external loan. Banks debate collateral mix of American securities and British notes as Washington weighs the policy implications and potential impact on exchange and inflation.
Advertiser touts Vitalitas as a miracle earth medicine aiding chronic ailments. Claims include relief for indigestion, rheumatism, nervous debility, catarrh, liver and kidney disorders, and general blood issues. Demonstrator offers samples at Jacobs' Pharmacy, 22 Whitehall St, with information by mail.
Miss Emily Balch of Boston, representing the Woman's Peace conference, reported a bleak European peace outlook after visits to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Holland and Great Britain. She said neutrals favor a peace conference, but officials offered no firm commitments.
Detroit August 18. Resolutions denouncing peace at any price advocates as decadent citizens urged community mass meetings of patriotism and preparedness. The Veterans of Foreign Wars pledged support to President Wilson in any crisis, arguing preparedness against war will reduce human losses and protect American citizens, human rights, and national honor.
Bernardino Machado, newly named president of Portugal, once served as minister plenipotentiary to the United States. He reportedly announced prematurely the death of President McKinney, triggering his recall. King Carlos sent condolence messages five days before McKinney’s actual demise.
Dispatches report suffering in Mexico's capital and Vera Cruz as telegraph lines fail and food shipments move to aid civilians. Carranza officials claim order, while Diaz Lombardo notes convention forces consolidating in Hidalgo, Queretaro, Michoacan, and Guanajuato. Red Cross aid and flour shipments are arranged to reach Mexico City.
Mrs Mary Myers aged 59 died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home 91 Williams Street She is survived by her husband C G Myers one daughter her mother three brothers and three sisters The body is at Pooles chapel
The fourteenth annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies ended in Toledo on August 18. John Whalen of New York was reelected president and Anthony Matre of Chicago earned a fourteenth consecutive term as national secretary. The 1916 meeting will be in New York, with San Francisco Kansas City Buffalo and Chattanooga among cities pressing for hosting. Bishop James McFaul of Trenton opposed a Catholic daily press, calling Herald papers a commercial venture and noting current federation conditions discourage such a project. Charles L Denechaud of New Orleans was named to the new executive board.
Rome reports growing strain as Italy protests Turkey's detention of Italian nationals. Foreign Minister Sonnino escalates to Turkey's ambassador, seeking release and honoring Morgenthau’s demand. Washington appeal noted. ships reportedly moved to Beirut and Smyrna to aid Italian departures.
Philadelphia August 28 Declaring railroads in the southwestern states demand excessive rates for the Liberty bells homeward journey. The committee of councils will meet Monday to revise the itinerary. The return path is shorter yet pricier per mile with proposed side trips possibly dropped. The San Francisco to Niles and other legs are cited with high rates.
Macon Georgia August 18 Special A petition circulates urging Thomas B Felder former US senator candidate to run for mayor against Bridges Smith in coming municipal election Alderman W G Lee also considering entry and likely to run Ballard School Purchase Macon Georgia August 18 Special Macon Hospital commission travels to New York to push purchase of Ballard school next to city hospital Negro institution negotiations ongoing expected around 30000 for city use Frank Coley Athens bus operator held in city jail on forgery charge defense argues the bank does not exist case postponed for further investigation Barbecue Day Macon Georgia August 18 Special 300 to 500 retail grocers and employees to dine barbecue tomorrow afternoon at Recreation stub hosted by a local baking concern City council to attend
San Francisco on August 18 two million dollars in British gold sovereigns arrived aboard the steamer Ventura. The coins, shipped by Australian bankers and consigned to three San Francisco banks, will be exchanged for United States gold and placed to the credit of Australian and English banks temporarily. The Wells Fargo, Nevada National Bank, Canadian Bank of Commerce, and Anglo and London Paris National Bank received the shipment for safekeeping pending profitable use amid a low exchange rate.
Chauncey G. Parker of Newark appointed receiver for the International Mercantile Marine company in New Jersey by Vice Chancellor Backes. The firm faces insolvency with $52,594,000 of 14 percent bonds and $17,852,000 of 5 percent bonds in default. A September 25 date is set for stockholders to seek modification or vacation of the order.
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