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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
4
Petersburg Florida February 8 Charles H Webster age 52 prominent lawyer of Northfield Massachusetts was found dead in his chair on the veranda of the Poinsettia hotel. He died of heart failure at an early hour this morning.
Montgomery Ala February 3 A resolution requesting a probe of the identities of the persons paying the interest on the states bonded indebtedness was offered in the lower house by Representative Merritt leader of the prohibition forces. Merritt said private interests and corporations had paid the interest on all state borrowed money in the past four years. The resolution was referred to the committee on rules.
London reports indications the American commission for Belgian relief may buy the steamship Wilhelmina and its feed cargo from New York to Hamburg. Owners balk at price. sale depends on seizure by British authorities and ship’s arrival in German waters. cargo disposition to follow if seized.
News from London Berlin explain war zone measures not a blockade as diplomats report Lusitania carried many Americans aboard. German officials say neutral ships may avoid sinking unless contraband cargo is aboard and warn Britain to stop neutral flag abuse to prevent misreadings at sea.
The Tribuna argues neutral nations will not submit to Germanys war zone order and will demand boarding of mixing vessels before sinking. It cites editorials from the Vosische Zeitung and other papers noting risks to American interests and the misuse of the American flag, urging protest to London.
Waycross Ga February 8 Special that a compromise may be reached in the alimony suit brought against E Aspinwall prominent Pierce county businessman by his wife. Mrs Aspinwall recently in conference with attorneys. Initial offer was about 10000. His estate valued around 100000. She placed him under bond of 1000 and he enjoined property until settlement. Petition charges neglect abuse humiliation and fraudulent divorce secured from her in Merida without consent.
In Montgomery on indictments charging burglary a Brookwood physician Dr George Robert Norman and Kelly Adams a negro janitor at the state capitol were arrested after an investigation into alleged fraud in disbursing physicians licenses It is alleged by state health officer Dr W H Sanders that the pair practiced substituting examination papers during licensing procedures
Jefferson City Missouri February 1911 a house bill would bar publications that specialize in crime and sensational stories and would prohibit liquor advertisements Representative Stockard introduced the measure. In Thomasville Georgia the education board elected EH R Jerger as president with J T Wulpepper as vice president and James A Duncan as secretary treasurer The board agreed to admit county students living near Thomasville without city limits free of charge if the county pays the city 800 for the 1911 year.
Valdosta Washington January 3 Special The records of the recent trial of L Hamilton former secretary and treasurer of the Valdosta Lighting company charged with embezzlement have been completed by Court Stenographer Spurlhin. The testimony comprises 342 pages of typewritten matter about 164200 words.
Washington reports that the first squadron of the Fifth cavalry sent to Arkansas coal regions to enforce federal court orders during a strike will be withdrawn and return to Fort Sheridan, Illinois, within a few days.
Fire swept the central warehouse here destroying 2,500 bales of cotton stored for the season. Loss estimated at $150,000. Cause unknown though sparks from a passing locomotive are believed responsible. The blaze occurred today and severely damaged the facility.
Geraldine Farrar will perform in Atlanta this April in Carmen and other operas regardless of whether Charles A. Ellis of the Boston Symphony or Giulio Gatti-Casazza of the Metropolitan Opera wins the contract dispute. Ellis claims a booked concert tour while the Metropolitan management disputes him. Farrar’s contract with the Met cannot expire until next summer.
Mrs WW i B Arnold of 156 Richardson street was struck by an auto driven by C B Belk of 132 Cooper street on South Pryor street near Mitchell street crossing. Belk said the zigzagging pedestrians caused him to hit her. she suffered scalp lacerations and body bruises, hospital treatment. Witnessed by Mrs.
Miss Ruth Dixon sister of Arnold was walking home from downtown when an incident occurred. Mrs Arnold left the hospital and returned home last night.
A quoted fashion pitch extols a $35 line offering tailored fittings and smooth finish materials. The seller argues that the form must be traced and patterns with an up-and-down effect suit diverse sizes and figures, claiming the range meets all requirements.
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