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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
8
The maker used remaining bolts of fine black tibeline to draft two Fox-trot coat models with bell flare bottoms plush collars and large buttons. Priced at 12.50 and 15.00, all sizes in black offered at 6.75 with a few college coats in plaid effects also 6.75.
New York December 1 District Attorney Martin of the Bronx began an investigation into unusual circumstances surrounding Ida Rogers who took poison and gave it to her two babies last Tuesday One child Loretta months old died and the other child aged two is critically ill The husband Elton Rogers a well to do lawyer sits by her bedside While detectives seek to identify relatives and clarify marriages the case links Miss Caroline Giddings and Mrs Annie Roquemore to Rogers The inquiry questions whether all three women knew each other and if one visited the patient in hospital
A gang of housemen active in Atland last night robbed two residences. Miss B E Carey at 1388 Hill Street reported twelve pieces of jewelry stolen including rings, a necklace, rosary beads, and pins valued at 92.50 gold pieces. Access was gained via a rear window. In a second break in, H A Hachster's basement at 31 Gilmer Street was entered by breaking a window and several dollars were taken. Officer Milam is handling the case.
New York detectives arrested two men as material witnesses in the murder of Burnet Baff a New York poultry dealer shot on the street. The suspects are William Cymanster 49 of Jersey City and Myer Shine 27 a New York poultry dealer. Cymanster claims to be an agent for the Teamsters union and is known as Lukey Doyle.
Washington dated December 31 reports a house naval sub committee virtually agreeing on the navy department plan to build a 25000 man naval reserve by admitting enlisted men leaving active service to a reserve list on pay. Captain Oliver leads briefing as discussions continue on the appropriation and the oppressed report by Rear Admiral Swift is noted but not disclosed.
In Bristol a druggist named Don A. Bishee was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after evidence showed his liquor contained wood alcohol, which caused thirteen deaths. He faces sentencing tomorrow.
Miss Delia C. Torrey known as Aunt Dela for her Taft ties presented Millbury with a site for a new library and park. Andrew Carnegie had previously provided funds for the building.
Ned McIntosh reports Potash and Perlmutter at the Atlanta theatre last night drew large crowds with a brisk mix of humor and pathos. The cast led by Harry First and Phil White delivers sharp satire of two quirky Jewish characters with strong supporting work and impressive stage detail.
A letter from Grayson Georgia recounts Patrolman B B Taslett of Atlanta receiving a baked possum from a friend. The note praises Haslett’s capture of a possum burglar at Grant Park and mentions Br’ev Breer Pom’s escape from a police cell. The writer wishes Haslett a fine New Year’s dinner.
Chicago December 41 The St Caro line's Court hotel once a center of Chicagos social life will become a shelter next week for unemployed and homeless men donated to the Christian Industrial League. Free lodging will be provided with mattresses blankets shower baths coffee and rolls each morning funded by churches and other gifts.
London reports that Britain will form an emergency committee to curb gun deafness among soldiers and sailors. Medical officers cite that artillery fire can cause significant hearing loss, with over fifty percent impairment in some cases. Both French and American navies have already taken measures to prevent gun deafness.
Fort Smith Arkansas December 3 Fred Tolbert faced murder charges for killing Robert L. Eads a Little Rock cotton buyer Tolbert testified his wife was given to him by prayer and he was justified before God Tolbert was acquitted by a jury Judge Little ruled there is no unwritten law but every man has a right to defend his home.
A narrator in New York explains the pressure to dress well to fit in. The piece contrasts local costs and social expectations with a traveler’s memories of Dallas and notes anxiety about fashions from Berlin if war news worsens.
A county in Ohio ends a temporary employee furlough aimed at stabilizing services. officials report restored operations and urge continued efficiency while preserving essential public functions.
Funeral services were held for Mary Garland Weedon wife of EB Weedon. Also listed are Mary C Moore age 92 Mattie M Underwoodon 42 Gladys Lumsford 2 months M A C Brown 67 infant Moseley child Elizabeth Brannon 70 Mary C Beall death Christmas Eve plus notices for J T Austin and others with burial plans to Carrollton Augusta and Stone Mountain. Ireland 1914 hay crop 9,005,591 tons reported.
General Lucio Blanco, late Carranza loyalist commander in Mexico City, has been imprisoned by Villa per a Vera Cruz dispatch. Villa forces reportedly spread Blanco’s staff among his regiments. Vera Cruz is denuded of Villaistas and Zapatistas as General Suavarran surrenders to Obregon in Jalapan. Carranza evacuated Monterey with archives. trains fired upon between Tampico and Monterey. Mexico City reports minister of public instruction resigns and national convention will meet. General Gutierrez vows guarantees for all inhabitants while acting to curb kidnappings and assassinations, stressing trials and due process.
Geneva reports French Alpine troops on skis are praised as scouts in Vouges snow, with Chamonix guides covering 30 to 40 miles daily at 8000 feet. Troops use yellow lenses for glare, set tents with skis, and Alpine nations including Finland, Russia, Germany, and Austria show extensive ski capabilities in marches and maneuvers.
The Atlanta police counted 16 219 arrests in 1914, 378 more than 1913. New Year’s hours showed a drunk man at Peachtree Street, ending the year’s spotless three hours. Within minutes, the first arrest of 1915 occurred, and twenty tramp bed requests followed as midnight bells rang in the New Year.
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