13 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
1
Governor Harris pledges to call an extra legislative session if needed to stop the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern road extension. He vows to use force if necessary to prevent the project, stating he will exhaust every power to block the line while in office.
A telegram from Senator Ogden Persons in Charleston to attend the governors conference argues that Louisville and Nashville cannot build a parallel road to the Western and Atlantic from Cartersville to Marietta without express charter power. He asserts Georgia may deny charters for paralleling and would support an extra session to enact broader laws if needed. He urges enjoining any such unauthorized construction.
Governor Harris expressed firm determination to block any Louisville and Nashville line from Cartersville to Atlanta, or Marietta, arguing the anti paralleling act protects state property. He warned of a possible extraordinary session if needed to uphold the statute in court, signaling a major forthcoming legal clash over railroad routing.
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports German forces withdrawing center to the Bug river line while fortifying strong positions east of Brent-Litovek. The move aims to force a stalemate after failing to secure control of the Lida Baranovitchi Rowna railway. Western front artillery duels continue as Italians claim heights from Austrians.
Atlanta voters face a rare registration window for the recall election now rescheduled for January 1, 1918. With January 1 a legal holiday, only Saturday and Monday remain for eligible residents to register, and many have not paid this year's taxes. The recall campaign demands a fresh registration, and prominent locals weigh the implications as the city prepares for a postponed vote.
Washington reports 357,616 individuals paid personal income tax totaling 41,046,162, up nearly 23 million from last year. Corporate returns fell to 299,445, with 33,956,962 paid, while frauds on oleomargarine reached 17,692,410. Total revenue across all sources nears 416, then 415,683,000.
The Western and Atlantic railroad commission will hold its second meeting at noon at the state capitol. The session will organize, elect a chairman, and set up operational details. Governor Nat E Harris, Mr Candler, and Copelan of Greensboro join the commission after Capelan joins to fill the vacancy left by Fuller E Calimway.
Washington December 12 Details of a half billion dollar five year navy build plan are in Secretary Daniels annual report. He increases the board’s figures, proposing fifteen fleet submarines and eighty five coast submarines along with added reserve ammunition and aviation funds. Total five year program about 502 million, with the board’s total at about 500 million. The report notes uniform distribution to ease shipbuilding congestion and earlier returns from submarines and quick use crafts. Continued on last page.
London reports indicate Anglo French troops retired from southern Serbia and approached the Greek frontier amid disputes over Greek actions. Athens dispatches show Greece would withdraw its Saioniki garrison and allow Allied retreat there with railways a key issue for Bulgarians pursuit. Continued on Page Two.
The United States asserts the sinking of the Italian steamer Ancona as illegal and indefensible. It demands prompt disavowal by Austria Hungary, punishment of the submarine commander, and indemnity for deaths and injuries of Americans and others on board. The note warns of severed diplomatic ties if demands are unmet.
Forecast notes mixed in garbled text mention Washington forecast for Monday and Tuesday with fair to partly cloudy conditions. References South Carolina and Louisiana, with notes about slight temperature changes and unclear phrases about Beaudy aid and Se ei wage.
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