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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1915
Page
4
Washington notes the new board of directors will elect officers in February. The action sets in motion leadership roles and governance for the organization. Proceedings are expected to establish the officer slate and confirm appointments.
The annual Chamber of Commerce of the United States convention closed after three days of speeches and debate on trade amid the European war. John H. Fahey of Boston was reelected president with a slate of officers. E A Filene urged indemnity societies and a copyrighted stamp for goods sold abroad, while Ambassador Naon called for neutralization of ships between the Americas. Referendum plans on merchant marine issues and ship-purchase bill follow an extended debate.
Frank Whitney and Jack White, set for a Bijou theater bout next Tuesday, will arrive tonight delaying from Chicago. They will box at catchweights to prevent weigh in disputes. The Atlanta Boxing Club with Red DeWitt at Nashville as promoter stages the show under local sporting writers oversight.
In Nashville Georgia edged Vanderbilt 25 to 23 in a high tempo game. Rawson scored the winning goal about four minutes before the end as Georgia held off Vanderbilt after the second half surge. Lester led Georgia with seven field goals and one foul shot, Morrison next with three field goals.
Roscoe Barnes known as Rosa Barnes dies in Chicago at 65. A 19th century baseball star, he played second base for the Boston club from 1872 to 1875, helping Boston win four pennants, then joined Chicago in 1876 before leaving baseball for business the following year.
New York February 5 The Standard Oil tank ship Chester, bound for Rotterdam with oil, was wrecked and abandoned in mid ocean. The crew of about 35 was rescued by the American liner Philadelphia, which reported the rescue by wireless. The Philadelphia, en route from Liverpool, was 1,840 miles east of Ambrose Light when the rescue occurred.
Bozeman Bulger of The New York World, a leading American sports writer, passed through Atlanta yesterday on his way to Dadeville Alabama to visit his ailing mother.
A Saturday night debate at the Civic Forum in the Chamber of Commerce will discuss whether an absolute employers liability law should be imposed. Speakers EH C Bentley and Clarence Wurtzburger will argue affirmatively, Palmer Blackburn and E G Bell will oppose, with an open public discussion to follow.
Pineville Kentucky February 5 Seven men were convicted today for selling their votes at the August primary Willam Romes a Negro Baptist preacher was fined 150 dollars All others received smaller fines and disenfranchised
In Des Moines on February 5, Frank Amadee a four roundhouse employee shot and killed his wife and two young children at home before shooting himself. Police attribut e the motive to jealousy of a boarder. Amadee is hospitalized in critical condition.
Atlanta women declare a city wide drive to improve schools not politics. Leaders including Mrs Walker and Mrs High urge more buildings and end congestion while urging city government funding and active mother and father support to ensure progress. Men show interest and committees plan next steps for the campaign.
Brooks County offers aid to Atlanta for Bundle Day as the Brooks County Industrial Club pledges support. The group will prepay express charges on all bundles and arrange shipment to reach Atlanta on a date to be announced.
This afternoon another matinee of The Man Home by the Banangiees Melanie players. The week ends with tonight’s show. Next week the company performs Monday through Thursday with matinee and night shows and 25 cent seats. The Rosary will be featured. Miss Anglin appears Friday and Saturday at the theater. The Naked Truth at Grand draws large crowds with Paris scenes and a dramatic climax.
Dr Frank M McMurry professor of elementary education at Teachers College Columbia University will lecture tonight at 8 oclock in Browning Hall Girls high school under the Atlanta Teachers association auspices. Subject The Method of Judging a School
A city store urges immediate remeasure and order for spring garments. It promotes a sale of suits at 35 dollars, claiming early orders receive better care and selection from 1915 fabric styles. The letter addresses the public, notes prior customer service, and emphasizes timely consideration.
Funeral notices list numerous relatives invited to services. Mrs Julia B Hoyal and Mrs Emma C Callaway are among those named, with details for funeral at Greenberg Bond Co chapel and interment at Holywood. Margaret Mitchell's funeral is also noted with pallbearers named and service at 10 and 9 30 meet time.
Mrs Edgar A. Kimmel and family express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their husband and father.
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