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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
4
Prices are low, comparatively shaking, very few. Some things will sell for as little as they brought ten years ago, and since then there have been many advances in linen yarns. The standard of pure flax is still maintained. The goods to see first are Milo Linens Tablecloths at Half Price. Round Thread Sheets and Cases, All Reduced.
Washington reports Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British ambassador, expects a friendly response to the U S protest on shipping. He notes the American note is moderate in tone, and cites similar amicable intent in Edward Grey’s talks with Ambassador Page. Treasury officials plan a circular urging exporters to certify cargo contents with affidavits to support manifests.
A concert at Hotel Ansley celebrated Professor William A C Zerffi a noted European singer who will join the Conservatory of Music in Atlanta. The program included welcome address by Edward H K Ball a duet by Misses Julia and Allie Purser solos by Randall Satterwhite C C Brooks and Mrs Jenkins an Italian Madam Butterfly aria, and performances by Miss Ednna Grow and Evelyn Blankenship on piano.
Hearing details emphasize divergent defense plans and large gun inventories. Secretary Garrison notes 14 inch guns for Pacific fortifications and Panama canal, with 624 modern field guns and 80,000 rounds on hand or under manufacture. Gardner pushes to reveal views of generals and warns armed forces would not match European powers.
Mayor Woodward praises water department leadership and Grady hospital management while defending the city’s school system against adverse criticism. He notes improvements and expresses pride in Grady hospital, urging support amid bond debates and stressing responsible discourse on education.
The Evangelical Ministers' association met at First Baptist to discuss Dr J Wilbur Chapmans Atlanta revival from February 14 to March 18 with plans for a new city building to house crowds. Dr C B Wilmer urged a division of labor between church and government, opposing church interference with state matters while supporting moral reform. Dr R R Kime announced a law enforcement league aiming to back temperance and morality and to support suitable political candidates. Mayor Woodward praised the library board and City Warden Thomas Evans for relief efforts.
Alderman Maddox chairs the electric light committee and serves on bridges, salaries, and streets units. Councilman Lea leads electric and railway committees and the board of electrical control. Freeman chairs building and grounds with other posts. Fire committee names Dallas chair with Renfree, Farlinger, Johnson, and Reynolds. Firemasters board to have McDonald as chair replacing Armistead as vice chair. Armistead to chair the school committee. Ragsdale heads water. McCord on buildings and grounds. A full committee list printed elsewhere.
Mrs A M Curtis widow of Dr W M Curtis and mother of Dr A L Curtis died early this morning at the old homestead near Calhoun Georgia after a period of illness. She is survived by five children and relatives, with services held Wednesday afternoon and burial in a nearby graveyard.
The Georgia Poultry association announces the big poultry show in Atlanta from January 11 to 16 with a complete entry list and high hopes. Premiums include fifteen cups and numerous prizes donated by Atlanta merchants. Alf Dertling of Chamblee will judge poultry and Joe Brown Connally of Atlanta will judge pigeons. Officers include President W J Stoddard and Treasurer John Low Smith.
In Anderson Indiana on January 4 W H Seybt a wealthy local figure died by his own hand in the presence of his wife and despite his son’s attempts to intervene. Family cited financial distress and worries over business affairs as the cause of the act following a discussion about returning to college.
Seaboard Air Line passenger train No 6 from New York to Birmingham derailed near Whitmire early tonight. Locomotive mail and combination cars left the track. engineer H M Shiver slightly hurt and the fireman seriously injured. Cause unknown.
Mrs. Guisippi Laperne of Tampa Florida an Italian woman traveling with her two daughters from Washington to Tampa leaped or fell from Atlantic Coast Line train No 3 near Pembroke North Carolina early January 4. Authorities investigated her condition and location.
A woman was fatally injured afternoon near Florence, taken to a Florence hospital. Her daughters, who were with her, were well dressed. neither spoke English. railroad officials arrived to assist.
An advertisement warns against calomel urging Dodgers Liver Tone as a 50 cent vegetable liquid that liver-activates without salivation. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury harming bones and that Liver Tone prevents sickness, constipation, and headaches, promising quick, pleasant effects with a money-back edge if ineffective.
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