Nine Democrats Flop To Block Shipping Bill With GOP Help
Nine Democrats join Republicans on motion to recommit blocking the shipping measure. Administration forces seek a near hopeless defensive as party lines blur on key policy.
02 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1915
Page
1
Nine Democrats join Republicans on motion to recommit blocking the shipping measure. Administration forces seek a near hopeless defensive as party lines blur on key policy.
The Atlanta council adopted an amended 1915 finance sheet carrying 4 million 586 417 for operating expenses and 171 386 96 for new projects including 75 000 for the Lakewood fair. Mayor Woodward signals possible veto over unearned revenue of 171 386 96, while colleagues back the measure to fund schools and improvements.
Nine Democrats broke with the party to back a motion to recommit the government ship purchase bill, triggering pandemonium in the Senate. Georgia's Hardwick and Smith were among the dissenters as Clarke led the pro-recommit push, while Stone sought adjournment and a party conference.
The Constitution advertising columns mark the progress of industry and point to store and factory activity. They move daily with business ebb and flow. All up to date readers are readers of Constitution advertising. Advertising to thousands of readers is the paper’s most valuable nerve. Main 5000.
John W. Grant and his mother Mrs. Sarah Frances Grant acquire the Third National Bank building half interest for 288125, a 38125 gain for the bank. The bank keeps a 25 year lease on the first floor and basement under its name.
Washington on February 1 the federal white slave act was read as authorizing indicting a woman transported in violation as a co conspirator with the person who caused her transport Justice Holmes gave the opinion noting a woman could also be indicted if she conspired to transport herself for blackmail Lamar dissented Day joining. Dissenters said the ruling undercuts constitutional support and prosecutors fear tougher cases.
Dr. Tu H Cartledge admits knowingly passing two counterfeit half dollars to supply his family with food. In district court on Monday he says he did so for sustenance. Judge Newman will determine sentence on Tuesday. Accomplice John H Sloan, unprepared for trial, cites lack of counsel as relatives failed to provide a lawyer. judge offers to appoint counsel.
In St. Catersburg Florida on February 1 a 76 year old woman, Mrs Albert Decamp, fainted and died upon reading a telegram informing her daughter Mrs. De Camp had died in Lansing Michigan. The sudden shock occurred as she read the message.
Hartman’s wife, a young 20 year old, pleads before the Prison Board to pardon her forgery convict husband. She has endured hunger and charity, secured support from Solicitor Hugh Dorsey and banker Henry Kennedy, and gathered letters from prison officials and friends. A Florida publisher offers him work to support their two boys, while a newborn named Winnifeld Bavern awaits him unseen.
Alderman Armistead advocates a bond issue as the sole remedy to fix troubled school conditions. The speech follows a Rome girl’s near fatal river leap in Cincinnati, highlighting local pleas for better facilities. Mothers from Atlanta and local delegates press Mayor Woodward and council to fund 1915 school improvements and end double sessions.
In a running gunfight during a raid on alleged blind tigers in Anniston Alabama policemen Clarence Kettle and Marion Schools were killed. The incident follows a three year pattern with eight officers killed in similar raids.
Washington February 1 The supreme court declined to review the fifth circuit ruling in a test case seeking more than 2 560 000 in damages against Louisville and Nashville railroad over forged bills of lading issued by Knight Yancey and Co The lower court held the railroad liable.
Washington reports a German protest over American ordered hydro aeroplanes for England and Russia. Secretary Bryan states hydro aeroplanes are not vessels of war and delivery to belligerents is not to be stopped, with full exchange of notes continuing.
Reports from Vanduil and London describe Dover batteries repelling a German raid possibly by Zeppelins or submarines. London braces as air raid precautions expand, with police mobilized and lights dimmed at stations and bridges. Submarine attacks upset shipping, raising fears of higher prices, while Carpathian fighting yields no decisive front-wide result. Petrograd cites Hindenburg planning another major push in East Prussia.
A weather notice reports partly cloudy conditions for Georgia with cooler temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and a drop in temperatures through midweek, with no precipitation indicated in the readable text.
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