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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
9
In Columbus Ga December 21 1916 a busy year is planned with extensive cotton mill improvements and brick stone and concrete investments. Local architect plans three central structures costing about 70000 and will consult in Atlanta on engineering work. He also has at least twelve buildings in prospect for the new year.
Eastman residents heard there would be no investigation into the lynching of Sam Bland and Wathe Stewart after a county burial. A juror panel had convicted two Negroes in the murder of A M Batcheilor, initially implicating Stevens, but reports state Stevens’ role was not pursued. Hundreds, including women, viewed the bodies before burial.
New York reports a joint relief commission formed by the Allies to aid Serbia Montenegro Albania and northern Greece refugees. Headquarters in Rome will work with the American Relief Clearing House in Paris to forward supplies via ships from Marseilles or an Italian port to Antivari and then to Scutari for distribution.
New York December 21 more than $60 000 has been pledged by the American Jewish Relief committee to succor starving Jews in Poland Serbia Palestine and Egypt with a total of 1 515 600 raised within a few weeks Levis darshal the chairman announced tonight at a meeting Cash contributions at the meeting amounted to 50 000 while checks and pledges totalled upwards of 700 000 a gram of rearet at hie inability to be Present because of his wife's iitness was revealed from Vice deat Marshall President Jacob Gouine Behren of Cornell university spoke briefly
New York dispatch reports Judge Hunt weighing acquittal for some New Haven conspiracy defendants. Attorneys argue varying degrees of participation and motion for directed verdict, naming Mollarg Brewster Taft Heming Newton and others. Counsel to press individual cases, while government contends no conspiracy existed.
Walter T Fisher former interior secretary condemned the national preparedness program. He argued peace requires actions that promote peace rather than war and warned against economic imperialism and exclusive trade privileges. He urged the U S to align national aims with peaceful cooperation and shared restraint.
London reports that the Swedish steamship Stockholm formerly the Hal land American river Potsdam was released by British authorities after part of its mail cargo bound for New York was removed. Sweden protests to the United States over British interference with mail from Sweden to the United States and Denmark United States mail theft is also noted with the Danish ship allowed to proceed.
The National Model License league president predicts a toppling of the prohibition wave after Arizona’s new law becomes operative. Prohibitionists push for nullification and resubmission as voters recall states like Maine and Kansas. The 1855 waves history hints at a repeat of rapid rise and decline.
London December 21 Cedric Erlund remanded at Bow Street on five charges of unlawfully proposing to deal in large quantities of war materials without a permit. He was today sentenced to six months imprisonment. Erlung described as an American business organizer, in possession of documents relating to proposals to deal in New York for large quantities of shells rifles and picric acid.
London December 21 Premier As quith announced in the house of commons that Lieutenant General Sir William R Robertson chief of the general staff had been recalled from men to become chief of the Imperial staff at army headquarters In London innes of Lieutenant General Sir Archibald Murray who was about to receive an important command.
A December report from Athens states a British submarine sank the German steamer Leros and another crate in the Sea of Crete. The Leros, owned by the Wass Sera line, was about 5,000 tons and built in 1908. It was last seen departing Constantinia.
Sol Wester of the Whitney Central Metudant batt and key New York figures announce his severance from ties with the Joe Jogai Tank. Wester will become managing director as three dancers and brothers from New York City are identified in the transition.
An Associated Press dispatch from Berlin quotes Dr Nazim Bey of the Young Turks on arrival stating Turkey has abundant foods and metals to supply Germany. He cites 30 million kg cotton and 40 million kg copper ready for transfer, notes transportation is the main hurdle, predicts Turkish independence and a long war, and criticizes American press bias against Turkey and the limited impact of peace propaganda there.
New York dispatch states United States District Attorney Marshall said a motion will be made before the Supreme Court on January 10 to dismiss the appeal of a December 1914 conviction of Dew 7 me for impersonating an officer. Lamar, a liberty o m ball, appealed on the ground that a congressman is not a federal officer, but the circuit court of appeals ruled otherwise. If the appeal is dismissed, his chance of escaping the penitentiary would be lost.
Baltimore December 21 announcement outlines a plan to rehabilitate Merchants and Miners Transportation finances. It calls for a mortgage on company property to secure 35 million dollars in 4 1/2 percent, 25 year bonds, 8 million to retire notes and exchange bonds, and a reduction of capital stock from 5 million to 30 million dollars.
Philadelphia December 21 cotton Yarn Merchants association formed with thirty firms. Aim to secure nationwide cooperation to eliminate trade abuses. Craig Mitchell named president Burton Etherington vice president Fred Rhaestraw secretary and treasurer all officers from local cotton firms.
Atlanta city inspectors issued a total of 37 060 building permits in one day at City Hall. The report notes a shrinking deficit in public works financing and hints at potential further increases as eight days remain in the period. European war tensions are described as troubling local builders.
Classified ad policy notice outlines insertion rules and phone orders. It notes limits on line length, discontinues in writing, and that The Constitution is not liable for more than one incorrect insertion for multi line ads. Operators assist with wording and ad accounts may be opened by telephone.
A compilation of lost and found notices listing dogs and a cow with owners and rewards. Entries include a yellow collared collie described as friendly and a large white pointer, a bull terrier, and a black cow with horns cut. Contact details reference Forsyth Street and Peachtree addresses with rewards offered for return.
A flood of early 20th century job notices and training ads seeks women for comptometer work nursing and stenography with pay ranging from 10 dollars weekly to 70 dollars monthly. Also listings for general housework, back office positions, and teacher recruitment through Atlanta agencies and Franklin Institute exams.
Old classified style notice listing a Sanitarium at Windsor Street offering infants for adoption and home care, plus various ads for taxidermy, dressmaking, sewing, linguistic services, modeling courses, and beauty services. Includes addresses and promise of satisfaction and discounts.
Help wanted ads offer barber training with wages during the learning period. Positions include a barber college in Atlanta and a bicycle shop in Bainbridge Ga. Notices request experienced applicants and provide contact details for hiring.
Advertises numerous salesman roles across districts with daily earnings from 7 to 10 dollars, no investment required beyond effort. Lists various targets and territories, references required, training provided, and positions including salesmen to branch managers.
A rough advertisement page proclaims the death of Booker T. Washington and offers a memorial edition with his life story and a Tuskegee supplement. It promotes agent outfits priced around 30 cents to 145 dollars, plus other recruitment notices for publishing, government jobs, and employment agencies across Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Help wanted notices seek male white delivery boy with South Bidcalary residence for 35 weekly. hotel manager post for a 200 room hotel requires age experience and references. road work and travel opportunities offered. Also seeks uncolored dishwasher, first class advertising solicitor, cook for modest family with monthly salary. job listings mention The Constitution Want Ads and various vague locations and contact hints.
A stream of Situation Wanted notices appears in The Constitution with variants seeking clerical, accounting, bookkeeper, and newspaper roles. Applicants cite years of store, office, or publishing experience, references, and willingness to relocate or start small investments, offering skills from bookkeeping to writing and general merchandise work.
Classified ad items seek a female for companion work with an elderly or invalid person, an experienced housekeeper seeking lodging, a clearing house offering trained help, and petitions assistance. Listings show contact through Constitution office and Chamber of Commerce, with hours noted.
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