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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
6
Washington February 13 The Palmer bill to bar products of child labor from interstate commerce passed the House by 232 to 44 after a lively debate and the issuance of a writ of arrest for absentees to suppress a filibuster. Opposition led by Representative Byrnes of South Carolina was strong and persistent.
A 1911 testimonial recounts weight gain from kidney and liver relief after using Swamp Root. W T Graves of Anderson Indiana praises Dr Wilmer Co ad and offers sample and booklet. notary confirms sworn statement. Pupils urged to write for sample and Atlanta Constitution mention.
Southern members led a filibuster to block a federal child labor bill claiming it infringes state laws. The measure would ban interstate shipments of goods made by under 16 year olds or by 14–16 year olds working excessive hours. Inspection and fines or imprisonment were proposed. A Senate passage seemed unlikely this session. extra sessions may be called.
James M. Hause a cotton broker and promoter from Atlanta Ga was acquitted by United States Commissioner Elmore after a January arrest on a federal charge alleging use of the mails to promote subscribers for House Humphrey’s Cotton Co which prosecutors said never materialized and a $1500 check misappropriation claim. Frank Hayden of Memphis was named as a defendant in a related suit for $12 184 arising after the first hearing. Hause claimed Hayden owed him commissions and that non payment fueled the federal suit.
Miss Etheldhere Manly and John T. Manly wed within an hour at the wallpaper shop of J. T. Burnett on South Pryor Street. Assistant foreman W. M. Walker secured a license and notary A. A. Owens witnessed. The ceremony occurred in the store with employees and a few friends present.
Renewed quakes hit central Italy as floods worsen with rivers breaching banks. In Rome, the Vatican quarter floods while St Angelo, Miles and Sublicus bridges face danger. Two hundred patients move to upper floors at Santo Spirito as residents in Cittaducale shelter outdoors amid heavy rain. Pope Benedict urges aid, troops aid relief, embankments crack and collapse threaten further damage.
New York February 15 at the annual meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers discussed a severe potash shortage in the United States due to Germany’s embargo on exports. Charles H. MacLowell of Armour Fertilizer said Germany supplied about 10 million dollars of potash yearly. Fertilizer makers can last through spring on restricted bases, but if the war extends into next summer the shortage could worsen. Dr. William B. Phelps of the University of Texas suggested Texas could supply paying quantities of potash.
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