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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
5
Washington August 2 President Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the neutrality of the United States in the war between Italy and Turkey. The move marks official U S stance as international conflict unfolds. President asserts neutrality while calls for restraint and adherence to law govern American diplomacy.
Atlanta readers are urged to test Natural Vitalitas marketed as a worldwide health aid. The Houston laboratories produce the product, claimed to ex tract Maquid and offer a tonic that supposedly eases stomach liver and kidney issues. Demonstrations are available at Jacobs' Pharmacy 23 Whitehall Street and by inquiry through the advertiser.
The Mathers commission finds large over payments to Winnipeg contractors for Manitoba’s parliament buildings, aimed at funding a political campaign. It names Thomas Kelly & Sons and others, cites evidence gaps and obstruction, and notes payments totaling about 482 208 with 600 000 mischarged. Ex ministers Howden and Coldwell, Premier Roblin, and others are tied to the alleged scheme.
In Ohio county Kentucky more than sixty people faced trial in circuit court amid a wave of night riding outrages. By day’s end two had pleaded guilty and were sentenced to three years. Nine remained on trial, fifty-three awaiting hearings. The charges include flogging, maltreatment, and murder of a black man, as bands of mounted men terrorized Ohio and neighboring counties for ten months. Authorities say the riders aimed to intimidate communities, displace Black labor, and fix prices.
Boston August 25 secretary Daniels showed governors aboard the Wyoming how the navy trains for defense arguing the force must grow steadily to protect the country. During a simulated torpedo attack by destroyers the Wyoming fired blank shots as Ammon closed in surfacing a near miss then the fleet resumed drills and Daniels praised President Wilson before a Marblehead dinner with local leaders.
Mrs Mamie Oglesby swallowed bichloride of mercury in an apparent accident and was rushed from Oglethorpe apartments to Grady hospital. After treatment she was reported out of danger. Husband Tinsley Oglesby, a traveling salesman, and friends arranged medical aid.
Federal and state authorities search for motive in the murder of Key Edmund Kayser pastor of St James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gary Indiana a suburb of Hobart He was shot in his library and dragged outside tied with cords His killers perhaps include members of his congregation amid rumors of church friction and threats Kayser had feared four enemies and had sought permission to carry a revolver which was denied The body was found by August Schultz and his wife who had spoken with Kayser an hour earlier and said he had just received a threatening anonymous call
Mrs Mary Foster aged 55 living at 1300 DeKalb avenue died yesterday after extended illness. She leaves husband J J Foster and 63 descendants including nine sons Miles Daniel James Robert Walter Homer Mark Frank Edward Foster and three daughters Mrs Orr Mrs W O Stinchcomb and Miss Hope. The body was taken to Greenberg Bond chapel pending funeral arrangements with 49 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Petrograd reports that imperial sanction abolishes restrictions on Jewish residence in Russian cities with exceptions for Petrograd Moscow and areas under wartime ministry or imperial court jurisdiction. The council of the empire approves the move aiming to lessen communal limitations and ease migration.
In El Paso Texas rumors of a large Mexican crossing prompted orders to recall Sixth and Sixteenth Infantry troops from leave. General Hugh L Scott General John Pershing and George C Carothers met at a hotel to coordinate response as officials refused to comment.
Mrs Martha Lumpkin Compton the figure linked to Atlanta historical name Marthasville turned 88 at her Decatur home yesterday. A surprise luncheon drew friends from Decatur and Atlanta. She has lived in Decatur seven years after a long residence in Athens of over seventy five years.
Confederate veterans received free transport from streetcar and railroad firms to Fitzgerald August 16 to 20. Citizens hosted them in homes and organized barbecues and other events. Inmates at the Soldiers' Home still discuss these courtesies.
Raleigh North Carolina August 25 Miss Fannie E Heck president of the Women's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist convention from 1895 until last May died here tonight She was a leader of Southern Baptist women in missionary work for twenty years
John L Edwards aged 70 dies at private Hampton hospital with four brothers and four sisters surviving. Ella Maness aged 30 dies at 132 Jefferson Street leaving husband two sons a daughter and siblings. Era S Held aged 27 dies at private hospital with husband a child and mother in law. August reports cotton condition note: next report moved to noon Monday August 30 due to holiday and election day in Louisiana.
August 25 Los Angeles hosts the thirtieth national gathering of Episcopal churchmen under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St Andrew, marking the opening ceremonies of a major church convention.
In Los Angeles tonight the topic was A Man's Religion with speakers the Rt Rev C. EB Woodcock bishop of Kentucky and H. D. W English of Pittsburg leading the discussion.
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