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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1915
Page
8
Morristown New Jersey February 22 Former President William Howard Taft warns the United States faces a serious invasion of its neutral rights from European powers and urges cool judgment. He says no jingo spirit should prevail and urges support for the president’s actions when required.
An era newspaper style advertisement urges readers, especially men, to keep blood pure and organs active to maintain strength for war and everyday vigor. It promotes Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a long tried tonic, claims it cleanses blood and supports digestion liver and nerves, and invites readers to mail three dimes for a copy of The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
Taft urges keeping United States out of European quarrel while protecting commerce and citizens. He cites the 1907 Algeciras treaty reservation, calls for neutrality, and warns against entanglement in European rivalries. He defends Wilson’s mediation stance and advocates arms sales to belligerents under neutral rights.
Washington February 22 German authorities desire large shipments of Florida phosphates if cargo space is available according to a cable from American Ambassador Gerard. The notice mentions a matinee at Atlanta today offering 25 cents at 3 p.m.
Ex officio member declares plan aligns with city progress and police growth. Council discussions continue as Letton Jupiter Letton announced he will not seek re election and Captain James English is poised for the police board chair. Ward disputes, pledges, and political maneuvering shape potential board selections ahead of next Monday’s vote.
February 22 in Paris William G. Sharp ambassador and Alexander Thackbra consul general attended a ceremony by the Empire State society placing a wreath at the George Washington statue. Also present were H. Carton De Wiart Belgian minister of justice Marquis de La Fayette and Alfred S. Heidelbach president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Paris.
A lively notice touts an act titled Old Plantation Days with a great quartet and 50 real dancers singers and comedians promising entertainment and high energy in a big stage program.
The charity bazaar at Auditorium Armory March 5 to 6 funds Home for the Friendless, Home for the Incurables, and Georgia Children's Home Society. Queen and three maids elected by ticket buyers' votes at several listed polling places. prizes include a $100 diamond ring and additional jewelry, watch, and vanity box. A meeting at Empire Building 3 PM invites many young ladies to participate and vote procedures are outlined with penny votes.
Dr George J Fisher of the international committee of the Y M C A arrives in Atlanta for a three day visit. He will deliver health addresses and meet with state directors and physical directors, with sessions on the standardization of physical work and various youth programs. The schedule includes luncheons, conferences, devotional periods, and talks to newsboys and high school students.
Report discusses Felder’s push to replace Harris on the federal trade commission. It notes President Wilson’s selection process, implications for oversight of corporations, and potential investigations into foreign trade, with Davies named as chairman and George L. Record cited as a possible counsellor. Harris’s confirmed nomination and economy record are highlighted amid political maneuvering.
Washington February 22 Forty or fifty decisions are expected when the Supreme Court reconvenes after a three weeks recess. Major cases involve state laws including Grandfather Clause challenges in Oklahoma Maryland Indiana safety appliances West Virginia 2 cent passenger law Ohio Kansas motion picture censor law Oregon minimum wage California eight hour law and Ohio anti screen coal law. Also under review are Taft 1909 withdrawal of public oil lands in California Wyoming leases Interstate Commerce Commission railroads' inspection rights and Delaware Lackawanna and Western legal sales contracts. Two anti trust suits against St Louis Terminal railroads and the South African steamship conference also appear before the court.
Philadelphia plans a hire a man unemployment relief drive under public works to mobilize churches clubs and organizations for immediate repair jobs and other odd tasks within two months. The department aims to provide hundreds of men with work and to initiate municipal contracts at the earliest date.
Washington February 22 Special Warren Grice attorney general of Georgia and Hugh M Dorsey solicitor general arrived in Washington to argue before the Supreme Court the appeal from the district court ruling denying habeas corpus for Leo M Frank Henry Peeples of Atlanta and Louis Marshall of New York listed to argue for the appellant Wheeler Mangum sheriff of Tulton county is said to have left Atlanta to attend in Washington though his appearance is not essential Three or four cases were ready for argument tomorrow with Frank's case possibly delayed to Wednesday or Thursday
In Little Rock February, the Arkansas senate passed a bill allowing juries to fix life imprisonment or electrocution as penalties for crimes currently punishing only with death. The measure moves to the house for consideration.
Property owners who permit whisky advertisements on billboards or signs face possible prosecution under the anti liquor advertising law. County solicitors warn that keeping such signs up is a violation and bill posters and sign writers can be held responsible. In many counties the liquor advertisements have been removed.
Miss Lena Mae Jones and Mr C Harrison wed Sunday afternoon at the bride’s home in Empire Georgia. Rev R T Harrison officiated the ceremony.
An advertisement attacks calomel and touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe, gentle remedy. It claims calomel sickens users, promises relief with a spoonful at night, and asserts the product won’t salivate or harm children.
An auto lies mostly submerged in the Oconee River within Athens city limits since last Friday night. No one claims it, no one will haul it out, and the origin remains unknown as inquiries yield conflicting stories. Authorities have not determined ownership.
Savannah Ga February 22. Shipments from this port totaled 41,042 bales of cotton today with 34,725 to foreign markets and 2,217 to domestic routes. Six steamers sailed for foreign ports over the weekend, including American vessels the Ogeechee and the Vigilancia setting course directly for Bremen.
Registers 222 cars in first three weeks as Jones’s line carries 45 000 passengers daily in Kansas City. Cars range from five passenger Fords to seven passenger touring cars. Car owners interested in joining the service to call at the Southern Company garage on Via Courtland Street.
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