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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
4
Great Blanket News announces 300 pairs of soft wool blankets in an Augnat Sale. Products are marketed as Slightly Damaged with minor nap irregularities or oil marks, offered at very reduced prices from 4.50 to 850, in white and plaid, single and double bed sizes.
On the second floor the ready-to-wear stock is crowded with fall and remaining summer items. A sale will occur at 9 o'clock this morning offering racks and tables of merchandise at rare bargain prices.
Boston August 24 governors of nearly twenty states sent resolutions of confidence to President Wilson at the annual conference. Led by Governor Walsh Massachusetts the notes express readiness to follow leadership to promote national honor peace and welfare. Debate split on governors extending powers with former leaders urging broader authority while others defend democracy and limit executive power. Secretary Daniels invited the group and their families to board the battleship Wyoming for a Gloucester trip to review the fleet.
The report outlines enforcement of a narcotics law restricting morphine possession to registered vendors employees physicians or those with valid prescriptions. Government officers note reduced sales but increasing addict suffering and urge a city wide plan. Dr Summerall proposes Grady hospital space for a clinic if funded, while Dr Crenshaw supports a dedicated treatment institution over temporary clinics.
A testimonial from Harvey Louisiana praises a cure for pellagra in a child and urges readers to obtain Baugho’s Pellagra remedy from the American Com pounding Co Rex 2002 Jasper, Arkansas, with a money back guarantee if no cure is achieved.
Dr A Froneberger, special federal agent, described recent efforts in Jacksonville to cut morphine sales by about 8 percent and relieve sufferers through arrangements similar to plans considered in Atlanta. The testimony highlighted the role of Froneberger and several physicians in the Jacksonville effort.
Testimony at the inquest recounts early morning sightings along Roswell road near Marietta. Witnesses describe arriving at the oak grove where Frank was found and identify neighbors and local officials who assisted. The panel asks about cars, timing, and identities with several witnesses noting uncertainty about participants and motives.
In New York on August 24 T L Combs of Omaha Nebraska, head of the American National Retail Jewelers' association, said jewelry purchases show the economy improving as the convention opens. He notes no hoarding and a return to normal as war panic subsides. Samuel Hershenstein announced a proposed congressional amendment to exclude bankrupt absences from state jurisdiction from the statute of limitations exemptions.
Colonel John v White of the coast artillery corps stationed at Tort, Hamilton, died for Gay. He ranked third to the chief of the coast artillery and led the southern district artillery. Born in Mississippi in 1854, he graduated West Point in 1877 and was an honor graduate of the artillery school in 1888.
Washington August 24 The department denies the United States ever considered any man for provisional president of Mexico. Reports said Pan American conferees thought of Vasquez Tagle or General Obregon. Carranza’s agents expect his reply to Pan American will arrive soon and favor quick recognition to aid Mexico. European diplomats reportedly encouraged Carranza representatives. Fighting near Monterey could shape Pan American moves. Amnesty proclaimed by Carranza draws Mexican families toward Mexico.
Dispatches report no decisive results from artillery duels between Yaqui factions and Carranza troops. In Sonora's capital Hermosillo yesterday Menaul Indians attacked but were repulsed. Among the dead is Alberto Cariou, a wealthy land owner, whose flour mill was burned.
A memorial is being planned in Pittsburgh to honor Dr Joseph A Holmes late director of the United States Bureau of Mines. Labison Stone in charge announced a five member committee from the local bureau will plan the memorial though the form remains undecided. Dr Holmes died in Colorado last July.
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