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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
8
Representative John Dorsey of Cobb county, a popular member of the present general assembly, is confined at his home in Marietta with strained ligaments in his hip. He was hurt last Tuesday when he stepped on a banana peeling and slipped on the streets of Marietta.
An old sanitary tip urges drinking a glass of real hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning on an empty stomach. The practice, claimed to cleanse the digestive tract, supposedly improves appetite and eliminates toxins, with mentions of related health benefits and a note about a December London report.
The forty second annual Christmas tree celebration of the Atlanta Turn Verein club will be held Friday December 31 at the Turn Verein hall 26 South Pryor Street. The event is for members in good standing and their families with no invitations issued. President Fred Wedemeyer says the program includes special vocal and instrumental music and the Wedemeyer band will provide dancing.
Washington reports that the Federal Reserve Board and Attorney General Gregory consider compelling member banks to join the national check clearing plan. Only about 12,000 of nearly 8,000 institutions have subscribed though the system aims to cut costs and strengthen the reserve banks by centralizing checks and drafts. Officials say competition with local clearing houses is unlikely to be endangered, but the plan could be applied as compulsory in key districts.
Washington reports the federal Children's Bureau finds higher infant mortality among babies whose mothers work outside the home than in nonworking households. It cites 124 deaths per 1000 in steel and coal towns versus 4 per 1000 in suburban areas, linking civic and family conditions to mortality while noting uncertainty about how many mothers work. The study urges rural welfare standards, physical standards for children in industry, and stronger protective laws.
Reported burglary at a Douglas store details a break in through a rear entrance. Officers say no traceable clues or suspects have been found, hindering apprehension efforts. Strong emphasis on lack of leads and ongoing investigation.
The report states ration would not pursue the case in Germany. Dr. Cook and Secretary may appeal to Washington, but neither has urgent business in Germany. The American minister remains steadfast in holding to his decision.
A petition filed in Dallas seeks a receiver for the Texas and Pacific Railway and New Orleans Railway, alleging default on 14 million dollars of second mortgage bonds. Hearing set for January 31 before Judge Meek. Bankers' Trust Company of New York acts as trustee with Gould family linked to the company.
Mrs Francisco Villa and Mrs Hipolito Villa arrived in Havana from New Orleans aboard the Atenas with children and relatives. They plan to reside in Havana and stated that neither Francisco Villa nor Hipolito will leave Mexico, pledging to continue the struggle and expressing confidence in Wilmate success.
New York dispatch reports William J. Bryan had contemplated joining Henry Ford in Europe but Ford's plan to return to the United States led Bryan to cancel. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan canceled passages on the Rotterdam due to Ford's return, telegraphing from Miami that the trip is indefinitely postponed.
G. W. Ament, 75, who says he fought with Lee in Virginia, was run over by a wagon at Ninth and Peachtree streets last night and sustained severe injuries. He was taken to Grady hospital for treatment including twelve stitches on his right arm. Address listed as 13 East Georgia avenue.
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