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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1915

Page

5

Council 10 Pass On Veto Of Mayor In Recall Clash

Atlante council plans a 3 PM meeting to decide on Mayor Woodward’s veto of recall election resolutions. With a two thirds override needed, supporters expect veto sustainment. opinions on veto legality from city and assistant city attorneys may appear. If veto stands, an election may be ordered for January 5 1216, with recall leaders mobilizing registration efforts.

General Council of Atlante Woodward Aport James L. Mayson Willam D. Fitts, Jr Ilegal Aldermanic Chamber of Commerce Lst Nho

Smooth paving planned for Ivy Street by city and owners

General council to consider Ivy street property owners push for permanent asphalt paving from Decatur to Peachtree to ease north side traffic and relieve Peachtree congestion. City cost about 6000 with total project near 15000 funded by owners and Georgia Railway and Power. Work to begin late January with support from councilmen Renfroe and Edwin Johnson.

Alabama Street Georgia Railway and Power * Company Renfroe Edwin Johnson General Council A Trast Thia Council Ivy Street

Flinn vows to stay with Progressive Party

Pittsburg December 19 William Flinn declared he would not desert the Progressive Party and that Pennsylvania would send seventy six delegates to the next year’s Progressive National Convention. He said the rule of the seas applies to me I must be the last man or one of the last to leave the progressive ship if all others intend to quit.

Pittsburg William Flinn Progressive Party Pennsylvania Mr. Flinn Progressive

Bridal couples visit Atlanta from Rootville and Carrollton

Guests of Mr and Mrs A W Guthrie in the Cooper apartments are Mr and Mrs James Vansant of Rootville and Mr and Mrs M L Johnson of White Plains. The two couples were married last week and will stay several days in Atlanta. Mrs Vansant is Annis Goodwin of Newnan and Mrs Johnson is Mary Guthrie of Rootville. Both weddings occurred Saturday night in Carrollton and nearby.

A. W. Guthrie Cooper Apartments James Vansant Rootville M. L. Johnson White Plains Atlanta Vansant Annis Goodwin Newnan van- Raml Johnson Mary Guthrie Carrollton

Prof A W Wright Dies at New Haven

Professor Arthur William Wright a Yale University physicist and noted scientist died at his New Haven home today at Rok year after a long career from 1878 he observed a total solar eclipse in Colorado marking polarization results and contributed widely to astronomy physics and chemistry He leaves three children and was a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and member of several American learned societies.

New Haven Conn Arthur William Wright Yale United States Colorado Wright Royal Astronomical Society of Great Britain

Recall supporters push to remove Atlanta police chief Beavers

A large Atlanta gathering issued resolutions backing a recall vote against Chief of Police Beavers. Speakers attacked the trial as a farce, urged enforcement of law, and argued the recall protects civic virtue and city prosperity. The meeting condemned political maneuvering and urged Atlanta to stand for law and decency.

Atlanta Masa Beavers

Dr Dunbar H Ogden Speaks On The Recall

Dr Dunbar H Ogden spoke at Central Presbyterian Church about the recall campaign urging ministers to avoid purely political issues while confronting moral questions. He defended Chief Beavers law enforcement, criticized press bias, and warned against aligning faith with political power in Atlanta’s moral crisis.

Beavers Pilate Bevier Somebdy Jim Woodward Wilmer C. B. Wilmer St Luke's Episcopal Church Atlanta Iesus Cniée Beavara Dunber H. Ogden Central Presbyterian Church Barden Polls Board Avery Uis Ailenes Rsoall Daijly Heavers Amy Free Voice Christ Resa Ming Yas

Wilson and Bride Reach Hot Springs

President and Mrs Wilson visit Hot Springs traveling with golf clubs. The trip includes secret plans and readiness for telegraph and telephone contact with Lansing and White House officials. A private car breakfast precedes their arrival as crowds await at railway stations.

Witte White House Lansing Pardona Mir Mre Hot Springs

German Defends Turks For Killing Armenians

Berlin dispatch reports Count Ernest von Reventlow defending the Turkish stance in Armenian issues. He cites Bratters pamphlet claiming Britain, Russia, and France foment Armenian uprisings to threaten the Dardanelles. The article notes Reventlow argues Armenians are a danger to Turkey and urges German understanding of the Armenian question as Turkish internal affairs.

Berlin London Count Ernest von Reventlow Tages Zeitung C. Adolf Bratter Count von Reventlow Great Britain Trussia Bratters Russia France Armenia Dardanelles Armenan Turiish Allie Briam Bruseia

Negro’s Capture Ends Two Year Decatur Street Search

Police capture Reverend Oliver after a two year hunt on Decatur street following a violent incident. Officers Kilpatrick and Blazer identified him as the suspect who wounded Folleeman A. L. Smith in a Decatur street barber shop two years prior. Four men restrained him with billy clubs to effect the arrest.

Oliver Decatur Street Bis

George Epps Missing Runaway From Home

A systematic search is under way for George Epps a 17 year old who vanished from home Saturday night He is described as blond about five feet tall and 130 pounds with blue serge suit a raincoat and a cap His brother P Epps of 146 Sells Avenue reported the disappearance and police in Savannah and Atlanta were asked to help search He is the son of Mr and Mrs G W Epps of 246 Fox Street.

George Epps P. Epps Sells Avenue G. W. Eppa Fox Street Savannah Police Department of Atlanta Pps

Mrs Wesley Perkins Died After Short Illness

Mrs Wesley A Perkins died Sunday morning at Davis-Fischer hospital after a ten day illness. An operation was performed to save her life a week earlier. She was 30, daughter of the late Thomas G McCalla and niece of Judge A C McCalla, active in Capitol View Methodist church. Surviving husband Wesley A Perkins, two sisters Dire Lo M Lockridge and Mrs Ed Leigh Wight Sr, and a brother J McCalla. Funeral today at 2:20 at Barclay & Brandon chapel, burial West View Cemetery, officiated by Rev M H Eakes and Rev Shannon.

Wesley A. Perkins Davis-Fischer Hospital Capitol View M.H. Eakes Shannon

Detroit Girl to Wed North Carolina Man in Atlanta

Misa Emily Hudson of Detroit planned to wed Clifton M. Slagle of Andrews, N C. A long distance change redirected the couple to marry in Atlanta Monday before sailing for an extended honeymoon. They will reside in Andrews after the trip, where Slagle works in real estate.

Detroit Atlanta North Carolina Misa Emily Hudson Clifton M. Slagle Andrews N. C Piedmont Register Register Clifton M. Slagte N.C Wills Hudson

Dr A G Payne Buys Kentucky Carlsbad Springs Hotel

Dr A G Payne and associates acquire the Kentucky Carlsbad Springs Hotel Company property at Dry Ridge and two adjoining tracts. They plan extensive development with additional sanitarium facilities and an expanded market for the Kentucky Carlsbad water nationwide. The water, long famed, will be shipped to many states as efforts to promote its healing qualities intensify.

Atlanta A. G. Payne Kentucky Kentucky Carls Lr Pasny

Three Held For Attempted Break Into House

Police report three men arrested for attempting to force entry to a house at 137 Spring Street. Officers Kirk and Brown say the trio broke a wine window and were captured before entry. Charged with disorderly conduct, names listed as BL Perkins 30 of 221 South Forsyth Street, JC Meredith 27 of 48 Central Avenue, and JN Blackman 30 of Elmwood Georgia.

Spring Street Kirk and Brown List Co BL Perkins South Forsyth Street J.C Meredit Central Avenue JN Blackman Elmwood

Officers Elected by Jewish Fraternity at Kadishs Lodge

Leonard J. Grossman was elected president of Kadishs Lodge 218 Order Lilith Abanam at the annual election Sunday morning. Benjamin Brodie named vice president, S L Goldstein re-elected as treasurer after a close race. Isaac Harris became financial secretary and T Morris was re elected recording secretary. Fischer Klemm elected outside guardian with I Feinberg, M Kaufman and B Gershon as trustees.

Leonard J. Grossman Lilith Abanam Ofterrs I. Feinberg M Kaufman Gershon

Mauldin and Scott Secretly Married in Mauldin Parish

In Mauldin South Carolina on December 18 a quiet wedding joined Weyman Scott and Miss Maud Mauldin as the couple began life together in the city. Both are popular local residents and will reside in Mauldin.

Nureroes Ay Torning Parson Sanford Weyman Scott Maud Mauldin Jimita

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