Political religious challenges rock Atlanta sermon clash
Sensational developments unfold after Dean John R. Atkinson and Dr Chapman's revival draw sharp charges. Marion M. Jackson taunts Mayor Woodward to publish a personal letter to Jackson while Chapman's defense denounces attacks on the revival as misread. Atkinson vows further remarks as the dispute spills into public confrontation.
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Men and
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Atlanta
Ansley
Nlleage
James G. Woodward
Marion M. Jackson
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God
Dean Atkinson
Woodward
Chapman-Alexander Arevivalista
Chapman
Dr. Chapman
The
Constitution
Atkinson
Christ
Manly
Marion Jackson
Dr. Atkinson
Beavers
Education Board Upholds Training School Despite Mayor Threat
The Atlanta Education Board refused to abolish the Lee Street and Atlanta Normal Training School despite Mayor James G. Woodward threatening to block salaries. Three teachers face pay cuts. principal Miss Mary Postell and colleagues Miss Julia Anderson and Miss Simpson see reduced yearly wages. The school continues as before, now named Lee Street Grammar School and Atlanta Normal Training School, with Miss Postell praised for loyalty and service.
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Atlanta
Education Board
Biayne Woodward
General Council
Mary Postel
Julia Anderson
Miss Simpson
Lee Street School
Lee Street
Normal Training School
Atlanta Normal Training School
Frank Annie Bass
Miss Bess
R. J. Guinn
Miss Postell
Postel
Guinn
Finance Committee
Council
Advertising Columns as News of the New
The Constitution urges readers to watch the advertising columns daily to stay ahead of fashion and progress. It emphasizes that commerce moves quickly and today’s ads reflect tomorrow’s trends. Use eyes to scan ads for the latest offerings and developments.
Washington fears for other cotton ships after Evelyn sinking
The State Department fears for the safety of American cotton ships following the sinking of the steamer Evelyn, which carried cotton to Bremen for Germany. It was struck by a mine in the North Sea near the naval zone around England. The incident could trigger international complications and is under thorough investigation.
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Evelyn
Tate Department
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Bremen
Germany
North Sea
England
L. and N. Accused of Million-Dollar Political Influence
The Interstate Commerce Commission report accuses the Louisville and Nashville and allied lines of financing extensive political and publicity campaigns to curb competition and sway public opinion across Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana. The Senate inquiry notes millions in expenditures and calls for further examination of correspondence and records.
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Nashville
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Supreme Court
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Propose Division Of Athletic Club Plans Split
Plans to divide the Atlanta Athletic Club into a country club and a town club will be considered at a membership meeting. The report from the ways and means committee argues division is needed to finance both clubs, ease debts, and avoid court action, with the country club house expected to finish by April 1, 1915.
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Country Club
Ae Town Club
Ways and Means Committee
Town Club
J. Wi, Bachman
A. A. Doonan
Sweep Mines From Seas Says the United States To the Warring Nations
The United States urges warring nations to sweep mines from the seas as government farm credits are expanded. A McCumber amendment creates a farm credits bureau to loan funds through national banks on farm mortgage notes for ten years at 5 percent. Bonds would fund a $10 million loan pool. The measure, part of the agricultural bill, also proposes $3 million for Appalachian forest reserves and $2.5 million to combat foot and mouth disease, with the bill totaling about $23 million. The Senate discusses naval appropriations and coastal defense submarines amid House supply measures and conference progress on passed items.
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Senate
Senante
Agricultural Committee
United States proposes sea mine removal in wartime
Washington informal proposal urges Britain and Germany to remove mines from the high seas except those needed for coast defenses and harbor protection. The move aims to enable distribution of food to Germany and end submarine warfare. Britain has referred the idea to allies and awaits France and Russia responses.
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Germany
England
France
Russia
Tri-Cornered Epigrams Spark City Debates
Dr. Atkinson and Dr. Chapman clash over religious billboards and public morals with mayoral politics and Beavers chief conflict. Marion Jackson and others defend city leadership while urging accountability and open discussion.
Dardanelles Forts Shattered by Guns Of Allied Warships
Allied warships reduced the forts at the Dardanelles entrance after renewed bombardment led by a squadron of battleships. The gate to Constantinople remains contested, with fortifications and mines strengthening the straits and surrounding approaches as British and French forces consider a possible landing and march on the capital.
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London
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Straits
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Asiatic
Turkey
Aegean’ Sea
Sea of
Marmara
Helles Burnu
Sedd-l-Bahr
Kum Kale
Sedd- El-Bahr
Shahim Kalessi
Constantinopie
Sea of Marmora
Encance
Napaneton
Chanak
Paris
Bosphorus
Black Sea
Russia
Biel Sea
Maddox Denounces Club as Fifth Ward Meeting Erupts
Stormy proceedings at the Fifth Ward Improvement Club last night followed Alderman James W. Maddox’s sharp denouncement of criticism toward him over the finance sheet matter. Maddox accused the club of unfair treatment while absent, threatening to ignore the organization and back only movements from residents. Dr. W. M. Barrett challenged Maddox’s remarks as heated exchanges occurred during the protest.
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Fifth Ward Improvement Club
James W. Maddox
Maddox
Barrett
W. M. Barrett
Death grapple in east front tests German claims
War report from London dated February 25 describes immense eastern front operations. Germans push from Mlawa toward Warsaw claiming 10 900 Russian prisoners and material, while Russians counter in western Galicia and along the Carpathians under unusually warm conditions. Allied bombardments and offensives continue in Champagne Argonne and the Vosges as German positions thaw bonds warfare in mud.
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Bollmon
Galicia
Carpathian Ranges
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Champagne
Argonne
Messe
Vosges
Weather Prophecy FAIR Local Report
Local report lists weather figures with lowest and highest temperatures and mean, noting rainfall in the past 24 hours and excess since the first of the month. The data includes measurements in inches and mentions excess since January.
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