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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
4
The tailored crepe de chine blouses for wear with fall coat suits feature long sleeves and collars that can be worn low or buttoned high. Options include plain or simply tucked and pleated in white and other shades. Price listed at $2.50.
Umbrellas in black waterproof 26 inch with 8 inch paragon frame are offered in various handle styles. Some feature sterling silver or gold, pearl inlays, carved wood, or ebony with trim. Regular prices range from 5 to 10 dollars, with a special sale price of 3.95 for today and Saturday morning.
Judge Hart, state tax commissioner, reports total taxable values for 1915 excluding railroads at 199,724,976 with a 4.7 mill tax rate likely set by Governor Harris and Comptroller General Wright. He notes a 43,655,221 decline from last year due to war conditions, but highlights gains from equalization and assessors. He credits local boards and the tax act for stabilizing the burden and asserts broad public support for the law. Hart concludes the act strengthens government funding and public security.
Mrs Louise Cocroft Branch aged 85 died at her daughter’s home 23 Hurt Street at 3:30 PM Thursday after several weeks with paralysis. Widow of Isaac Branch of Adairsville Georgia she was born in Beaufort South Carolina in 1830 to Abram and Mary Cocroft. Survived by sisters Clara Goodwin Carolina Hoof and brother Edora Cocroft. Funeral services by Rev Bricker at 2 0 o'clock at the Christian church with interment in West View Cemetery.
Berlin reported that forty political prisoners were freed from the Warsaw citadel. Most were Russian socialists. The vindicated prisoners are said to be held with the fortress of St Peter and St Paul in St Petersburg as a model. Otto Liebknecht opposed the war credit, missing the chance to vote due to an unexpected chamber roll call.
J H Ansley, 39, a panel hanger, died from pneumonia after being resuscitated from near drowning at Piedmont Lake on August 14. He is survived by his widow, one brother M R Ansley, and one sister Mrs T J Upton of Farmwall Street. Funeral and interment at Hollywood were planned.
The program today features a tragic romance starring Vivian Martin and a five part adaptation of Ouida’s Two Little Dutch Shoes. It centers on Little Dutch and a painter seeking a model in a tale of innocence and doomed love. The show also includes Pathe Weeklies with Woodsen parade scenes and an orchestral finale.
Washington August 26 1944 Solicitor Karman of the department of commerce was asked by the bureau of navigation to decide if the new seamen s law clauses prescribing crew qualifications and the language test apply to foreign built vessels admitted to American registry under the 1914 act. A proclamation on September 4 1944 suspended survey inspection and measurement provisions for two years. Officials expect the law cannot apply before September 4 1916 to ships under registry. An attorney general opinion favors exempting vessels of nations whose laws mirror US, potentially shielding most foreign ships from the act. If foreign built ships now under registry are also exempted, the restrictions would primarily affect American built and owned ships.
In Indianapolis, three developments emerge in the conspiracy case involving Mayor Joseph E. Hell and others. James H. Gideon pleads guilty and is jailed on a $5,000 bond. Prosecutor Alvah J. Rucker moves to drop a fraud indictment against Gibson tied to the May 6 primary. Ball and Bell face separate proceedings with venue moved for a jury trial, Bell’s trial set for September 7.
J N M E A C H E R N president of Industrial Life and Health Insurance will depart with his family for an extended auto tour through several states starting today. He plans to attend the Southern Casualty convention in Asheville on September 9 and 19 and expects to return to Atlanta around September 15. Destinations include Louisville Mammoth Cave Kentucky Chicago and other central cities.
Mrs George T Marye wife of the US ambassador to Russia will leave San Francisco September 6 to return to Petrograd and resume nursing work in Russian field hospitals. She will leave behind her one year old daughter saying her life is not hers to risk.
Atlanta officials confront Georgia Railway and Power over concrete foundations under Grant street tracks. Councilman Freeman voices resolve to enforce the ordinance as car service halts, while the company argues crushed stone suffices and warns of broader disruptions if forced to relocate or stop service.
The Constitution reports Postmaster John Staton gave limited details on mailing pictures of Leo Frank. He states only two Washington post office rulings barred sending such images by mail, with other statements in the story attributed to different sources.
A jury in the ordinary's court Thursday morning adjudged William F. Parkhurst a sane man and ordered his placement in the state Sanitarium at Milledgeville. Evidence showed his mental condition followed an injury from a fall. The case was heard before Chief Clerk Arthur Marbut.
The Fulton county grand jury will convene Friday to consider cases including A. C. Gillespie, manager of the baseball park, jailed after shooting a Black man named Fred Drummond. Gillespie says he acted in self defense after rocks were thrown.
Friends of Leonard Bell announce a public mass meeting Tuesday night at the Odd Fellows hall to support Bell for council in the fifth ward. Hi J Penn was named campaign chairman as a campaign committee was formed at Green's Drug Store on Marietta Street.
Report covers a heated session over geography adoption in Georgia with Professor Derry citing The Chicano Tribune and a later edition of Tarr & McMurray. Factions clash as Judge Landrum notes Chicago’s unique stance, while Guinn fights the change. McMillan Co. agrees to supply first year books at 55 cents and second year books at a reduced rate to Atlanta.
Local Gideons from the area travel to Douglasville for a meeting tonight to raise funds to defray hotel expenses. The delegation includes G Zeigler president of the state Gideon association and other officers. Four Bibles will be placed in each hotel room as part of the invitation to friends in Douglasville.
Berlin reports racing events may restart soon with government approval expected this week after lobbying by racing interests. The resumption would follow a period of restrictions and uncertainty tied to bets controlled by the pari mutuel system.
Retail druggists and government officials plan an Atlanta gathering this afternoon at 3 in the Chamber of Commerce to boost cooperation against drug habits. Speakers include W S Elkin Jr United States District Attorney Hooper Alexander and revenue officials. The meeting aims to support hospital treatment programs and the Harrison Act amid about 3000 addicts nearby, with care directed by Dr J P Kennedy and Dr John Surt.
A petition filed with the clerk of the superior court seeks a charter for the Churches' Settlement Home for Girls. The aim is a noncommercial, Christian supervised home for young women with 20 year terms and no capital stock. Incorporators listed include Dr Dundar Ll Ogden, Dr Charles W Waniel, John J Fagan, and others.
Fire of unknown origin damaged a residence at 120 Parsons Street late at night, with $560 loss cited. The family escaped unharmed as smoke spread before detection. quick department response halted greater damage to structure and belongings. Fire origin suspected to be a defective wire.
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