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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1914

Page

6

Linderfelt testifies on Ludlow battle and martial law

Lt. K. F. Linderfelt of the Colorado state troops testifies before the federal commission on industrial relations about the Ludlow tent colony battle and his stance on martial law during the Colorado coal strike, insisting a man who takes up arms against state law is in error.

Denver Colo K. F. Linderfelt Colorado Federal Commission On Industrial Relations Ludlow Tent Colony

Just Natural To Admire Babies and Mother’s Friend

The piece discusses maternal care and the use of external abdominal application sold as Mother’s Friend to ease discomfort during pregnancy. It notes long-time grandmotherly endorsement and cites a Bradfield Regulator Co booklet mailing from Atlanta, Ga, addressing pregnancy pains, nausea, breast changes, and related distress.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Bldg Atlanta

Striker and Guard Clash Sparks Linderfelts Fire

Linderfelt denounces armed strikers and mine guards as unlawful in the clash near Water Tank hill. He would court-martial Americans found armed and deport aliens under 1804 1805 laws if in charge. Spindenfelt challenges Farber on who started the battle claiming bombs preceded the militia attack.

Linderfelt United Mine Workers Spindenfelt H. C. Farber Ludlow Landerfelt

Congress to Hold Services for Payne

Funeral services for Representative Serena E Payne of New York will be held Sunday at 10 30 a m in the hall of the house of representatives The conference of house leaders adopted resolutions inviting the Senate a senate committee the president his cabinet the vice president justices of the supreme court members of the diplomatic corps the admiral of the navy and the chief of staff of the army to attend The body will be taken to Auburn New York under the custody of the sergeant at arms and a committee of the house

Washington Serena E. Payne New York House of Representatives Nelson WW. Dingler House Senate Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Navy Chief of Army Auburn Sergeant At-Azims

George Nixon elected head of Rome Chamber

George F Nixon was elected president of the Rome Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year defeating W W Woodruff by 9 votes. Officers elected include M S Lanier as first vice president J D Mc Cartney as second vice president and a board of directors. Also notes a political commission election upcoming with multiple candidates and a damages suit against Judge J Hilllyer for 314000 filed in Rome.

Rome George F Nixon the Superior Court J Hilllyer J. A

Whisky blamed for downfall by conference in Sandersville

The A M E conference in Sandersville Georgia reports whisky as the chief cause of ruin among the Negro race. Bishop Flip receives twenty six applicants into the body as the committee on temperance cites liquor and beer as fueling crime, urging law officers and leaders to act decisively.

Sandersville Specalj Ous Flipper Committee On Temperance N EK. Knowlton The Law Dent

Peonage Charge Against Boyd Is Dismissed

United States Commissioner Herbert W Wilson dismissed the peonage charge against Thomas Boyd, a prominent Pierce County man, after government witnesses failed to sustain the accusation. None of the fifteen defense witnesses were sworn.

Boyd Warcross Ga United States Herbert W Wilson Thomas Boyd Pierce County Cornelius Conner

Income tax totals from 357 598 filers nationwide

The annual internal revenue report shows 357 598 individuals paid income tax with net incomes totaling 28 353 535 dollars. It notes 278 835 married filers and 55 212 single men with separate returns, and 26 51 single women. The normal 1 percent tax yielded 12 728 058 dollars, while high income surcharges produced 15 525 497 dollars.

Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Detroit North Carolina United States

Annie F. Taylor Pioneer of Atlanta Dies at 80

The death of Mrs Annie Y Taylor at Peach Tree Inn is reported. An Atlanta pioneer since 1858, she came from Massachusetts and witnessed Sherman’s capture. Survived by two children Mrs J W Watts of Los Angeles and Frederick M Powers, a noted Atlanta lawyer and former justice of the peace.

Annie Y Taylor Peachtree Inn Frederick M Powers Atlanta Justice of the Peace

Public Opinion Stops Execution in Starkville

In Starkville Mississippi December 11 a large crowd gathered for the hanging of two men, Henry Seals and Peter Bohlen, convicted of murder and robbery. A sufficient appeal bond funded by public sentiment delayed their execution, granting a stay of life while the supreme court reviews the cases. Governor Brewer declined to intervene.

Starkville Miss Henry Seals Peter Bohlen Supreme Court Brewer Lee Nichols

Advertising business shows large increase in 1915 demand

Chicago December 11 That the advertising business is increasing is indicated by heavy placement of contracts for early months of 1915, according to executive committeemen of the Associated Advertising Club of the World. The educational committee has studied business conditions in 170 cities. Pratt said that from reports, retail demand in recent months has been equal to or slightly better than a year ago.

Chicago Associated Advertising Club of the World United States Lewellyn Pratt

Bagwell Business College Offers Holiday Scholarship Reductions

Bagwell Business College of Atlanta advertises the greatest holiday reduction in business education scholarships, promising faster, cheaper training with improved shorthand and bookkeeping methods. It claims graduates secure top positions and cites nearly 600 placements last year, urging readers to request the long list of positions and apply to 34 Luckie Street, Atlanta, with a night class available for non-day attendees.

Bagwell Business College Atlanta Business College Ita Bagwell Southeastern States Luckie Street

Jap Squadron Seeks Cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich

Tokio December 11 reliable information says a squadron of Japanese warships is seeking the German converted cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich off the coast of Chile. The Prinz Eitel Friedrich recently sank the British steamer Charcas off Port Corral, Chile. Also noted is a Colorado industry making fuel briquettes from sawdust shavings and naphthalene.

Tokio Aeekin Prinz Eitel Friedrich Chile Port Corral Colorado

Dick Canfield Dies After Subway Fall Injury

Richard Canfield, famed New York and Saratoga sporting figure, died at his home from a cerebral hemorrhage linked to a skull fracture suffered in a fall on a subway stairway last Wednesday.

Dick Canfield New York Richard Canfield Saratoga

This Year Give Waterman's Ident Fountain Pen

This year offer practical presents for Christmas. Jno L Moore & Sons opticians announce their ready stock and urge early choice at 42 North Broad Street with this Christmas advertisement.

Waterman Jno. L. Moore & Sons Opticians N. Broad Street

Sweden to Investigate Mines in Her Waters

Stockholm December 11 The foreign office has begun an inquiry into mine laying in Swedish waters to ascertain which nation placed the mines and what purchase prompted action. Some newspapers state the mines were laid by Germany and demand an indemnity.

Stockholm London Foreign Office Germany

Rev. G. A. Lofton Dead in Nashville after long pastorate

Nashville December 11 Dr George A Lofton aged 76 longtime pastor of Central Baptist church for twenty seven years and noted author died here tonight of paralysis He had served as president of the Tennessee Baptist association for twenty five years.

Nashville Lenn George A. Lofton Central Baptist Church Lofton Tennessee Baptist Association

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Goodyear Reliable House Peachtree Street Cone, Inc Largast Denateur Photograpsic Laboratory Sai SS Notre Dame Addreen Mre M. Summers Bo. R. Nottie Dame Ind Oppenheim Cigar Store Peachtree St Congress Payne Hall of the House George Nixon Sauce Rone C. S Pruden W. M Gammon Cornnelius Terhune John W Ledbetter J R. Cantrell R.H. McClain BC Yancer John P. Davis Annie F. Taylor Lomon West Point Solomon Bros Jos. R. Solomon Prinz Eitel Ameica Adler Marietta St Blackstock, Hale & Morgan Distinctive Clothiers & Furnishers Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co Pars G Serge Sweden G. A. Lofton John R. Atkinson St. Philip’s Episcopal Cathedral Washington and Hunter Streets
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