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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1915

Page

1

Recall petitions flood Atlanta mayor recall vote next Saturday

A recall against Mayor James G Woodward was filed with Atlanta city clerk as part of a campaign by seven police board members who demoted ex Chief Beavers. Petitioners plan to file six more against police commissioners today and Tuesday. election set for December 30 after holidays.

Woodward Walter McHlreath Mix Melireath Ane James G Woodward Police Commission Taylor Aldime Chimbers James L. Key City Board of Education Seawright Kelle Thomson Maddey Barnes Dunlap Alverson McGord Hall Ashley Lee Wood Johnson Dallas White Reynolds Inmon Dennis Peacock Freeman McDonald Armistead Renfroe Knight Fariin Eer Ffth J L Beavers City of Atlanta James G. Woodward James W. Baglh of Police Commissioners Edwin F. Johnson Board of Police Robert ‘T Pace Robert C Clack Board of Police Commision FR. King WP Faln

Fireman killed and 15 hurt in Seaboard crash near Dacula

Southbound Seaboard passenger No 9 collided head on with northbound freight No 82 just north of the Overland Bridge at Dacula Georgia. Fireman died instantly and 15 injured. Physicians treated victims on site. traffic remained open.

Seaboard Dacula Dacula Gu George Armstrong Abbeville Air Line Overland Bridge A. Haigler En-I Andrews Smith Wall Windsor Streat Atlanta S. P. Power Stone Mountain H F Pate Auburn Hazella Blakey HF. Pate G Robinson Lawrenceville T Bennett Broad Street Vannah O ‘Morris Savannah Willie Rees Columbus J D Hughes Chestnut Street Atieota Mie Aideur Wentine Dye Seaboard Air Line Frank Eshinge Hig Boa Jan

Ban on Picture Post Cards by London Censors

The War Office announced that future pictorial postcards addressed to neutral countries will be stopped by the censors. This wartime measure tightens controls on international correspondence and reduces visual depictions in neutral traffic.

London War Office

Germany Presses for Grounds to Withdraw Attaches

The United States stands by its policy that a diplomatic officer who has made himself disagreeable may be withdrawn, with no safe conduct obligation. Germany requested grounds for Boy Ed and Von Papen's withdrawal, signaling possible contest if no clear basis is given. Lansing and Wilson approve the move, noting the aim is to preserve respect for U.S. sovereignty while avoiding a public dispute.

Germany Washington United States State Department Boy Hd von Papen Langing Count von Bernstorff Berlin Gerard Lanning Lansing Department Wilson Constantin Dumba Dumba Boy-Ed von Pa Lusitania Hernstorff Owe OF Gee- Lansing Whindresa Teach Hawal

Fire losses following warning to fire negroes level Canton barns

Incendiary arson attributed to night riders damages across Cherokee county with losses around 90000 dollars. Coggins Brothers barns near Canton sustain about 75000 dollars, Otto Sherman and Guy Stringer farms suffer additional losses, while a large residence belonging to Freeman Bell is destroyed. Fire started inside buildings. five gallon oil cans found at sites. Authorities offer reward. bloodhounds used but trail lost.

Cherokee County Atlanta Coggins Brothers Canton Ral Coggins Losal Otto Sherman Guy Etringer Sherman ‘Onerty Freeman Bell Cobb County Chain Gang Gosgins Georgia Sunda Coggins Coggins Brothers Acps Cogins Trainiord Lott Chero— Hee County Vestmania

War in Europe Seen as Draw by Dr Crumley

Dr William Crumley, Atlanta, fresh from Belgian and English hospital service, predicts no clear victory in the European war but a diplomatic settlement. He toured Paris and London, brought back gas-shell relics and multiple passports, and notes trench stalemate with Allied and German positions holding.

William Gregg Crumley Atlanta Belgium England William Green Crumiey Mayes Rochester Minn English Crumley Paris London Crumley- Sharp Hardware Company Walton Street Trench American Womens Red Cross Hospital Paenten South

Deaf and Dumb Man Aids in Arrest of Alleged Thieves

A deaf and mute janitor, John Barker, helped police arrest Frank L. Brady aged 23 of East Point and Jimmie Burns aged 24 of 285 Lawton Street for a series of robberies in the Grant building. Brady was caught entering an office on the fourth floor while Burns fled via an elevator and was detained by Officer McDaniel. Barker, who communicated via note, led officers to the suspects. Both men are held on $100 bonds and to be tried before Recorder Johnson.

John Barker Frank L. Brady East Point Jimmie Burns Lawton Street Lotecer E McDaniel Grant Building McDaniel Jamtor Barker Aiece McCastel Brady Burns Brody Johnson Ngatmee

Quaker Preacher Opposes Preparedness Before Wilson

James Henderson a Quaker from Barnesville Ohio delivered a sermon to President Wilson urging rejection of military preparedness He quoted extensively from the Bible and argued that defense should be left to a higher power Henderson said he had been urged by associates to come to Washington to press the president to abandon the preparedness program The incident drew many callers to the office as Henderson spoke and the president thanked him for his advice

Washington James Henderson Barnesville Ohio Wilson Tendersom 7Ccident Matenea Henderson Spose Pum

Rome Charity Workers Refuse Proceeds of Sunday Films

Rome Ga December 6 Special The Woman's Club of Rome and the Salvation Army refused proceeds from Sunday motion pictures intended for a Christmas fund. They were named beneficiaries of an empty stocking drive after the city commission granted theater Sunday permission. The refusal and public sentiment led to the Saturday exhibits being canceled.

Rome Woman's Club of Salvation Army

Nominating fight narrows to Dallas Chicago or St Louis

Washington December 6 The Democratic National Committee nears a choice of convention city for 1916. Dallas leads in strength and funds offers 100000 to secure the bid, with St Louis also counted. Chicago hosts strong opposition to both and practical doubts linger over a joint venue.

Washington St Lois Chicago Dallas San Francisco Democratic National Committee Wils Convention City White House St Lows St Laws Dallan St Lews St Louis National Committee Daline Texas Missouri Dallas Delagation Toa Ilinois Missour

Weather Prophecy Forecast Seergin-Fair in Washington

A brief weather note from Washington predicts fair conditions with a Seergin-Fair phrasing and a outlook toward Wednesday. No significant storms expected.

Washington

Greek King Denounces War Pressure Over Balkans

King Constantine of Greece declares neutrality and vows Greece will not join the war, warning that forcing Greece into conflict sets a dangerous precedent for neutral nations. He argues Greece protects sovereignty and national interests without betraying its people, noting America is also striving to stay out of the fighting. He predicts allied failure unless they deploy 400,000 troops to the Balkans.

Constantine Greece Balkans Athens Malta London Associated Press Constantina I Associated Prene America América Newtrata Greec Holland Dresed Atkicuda

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