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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
4
Macon Georgia January F M Johnston of Gordon swallowed bichloride of mercury a week ago in a suicide attempt. He died tonight at Macon hospital as poison had entered his system before arrival. He leaves a widow and other relatives.
A Gordon resident whose three sons lived there previously in Macon until two years ago took to farming in Gordon. Despondent over falling cotton prices during the war and financial worries he decided to end his life.
Dublin Ga January 1 Special Two convicts from Laurens county escaped in one day and are at large Dock Walker left the gang at sunup outran the dogs on his trail The same day John Rickersop a negro escaped from the gang and is still at large
London reports indicate Britain's reply to the US note on interfering with American shipping is conciliatory and ready to aid world trade. Britain may allow German vessel sales to Americans if ships are not used to aid belligerents, with safeguards including possible use in South American trade and holding sale proceeds until war’s end.
Macon Ga January Special two years earlier in Augusta Judge Amory Speer held that a deceased bankrupt's widow and orphans are entitled to a year's support from the estate. The U S Supreme Court has sustained Speer and resolved a long running nationwide conflict on the point. The ruling interprets Georgia law granting support to a widow and orphans from the husband’s estate.
Havana reports an unusual rainstorm that ended last night, wiping out the tobacco crop across most regions and seriously damaging sugar cane. In several areas yields are about half normal, with many sugar mills halting grinding awaiting field drying and risking unfinished production before the rainy season.
Eufaula January 7 special report Senator G Ernest Jones of Cho says he has practically completed a bill to establish a state printery to be introduced in the future He also expresses confidence in his bid for president pro tem of the state senate after a strong canvass
LaGrange Ga January 7 Special Hon J I Boynton dies at his Dickey Calhoun county home Wednesday afternoon from Brights disease He was 70 and had represented his county in the house and senate several times
A special matinee at 2:30 features Bought and Paid For with best seats priced at 50 cents.
A nurse in the Hight family dispute asserts she is only doing her duty and denies an affair with the millionaire husband. She claims the wife’s actions are malicious, vows to testify to reveal the wife’s conduct, and notes the wife has caused upheaval, while the husband’s condition worsens prompting hospital care and a private sanatorium stay.
Columbus Ga January special Emmett Hight was asked for a statement and called his daughter Mrs Wight. The father James F Theaten answered for her saying she will hold the matter in abeyance for a day or two. Mr Deaton a prominent Columbus wholesale merchant commented.
Washington reports that not more than fifteen out of every ten thousand children aged 0 to 14 in the United States cannot read or write. In 1900, 42 of 1,906 youths aged 16 and under were illiterate, dropping to 22 in 1914 and 15 in 1916. Oklahoma leads in reductions. several states show gains. Nevada is the only state to lose ground since 1900. Estimates suggest $20,000 yearly could fund night schools to eliminate illiteracy among adults.
Washington January 7 Count Bernstorff German ambassador commented on alleged passport misuse by German reservists. He said England violated The Hague and international law by removing unarmed people from ships. He noted German citizens may have used false passports but German officials in the United States had no involvement.
Washington reports a new Haitian revolt led by leaders who toppled the government. Cape Haitien is under assault and could fall within four hours. The United States Ship Wheeling remains on standby to safeguard American interests.
Georgia lodge No. 152 Knights of Pythias at its latest regular session installed officers Chan cellor commander George W Clayton vice chancellor J T Smith prelate Karl Sims master of finance W F Watkins master at army W L Quintanu inner guard Jack Diamond outer guard T M Rogers.
Mrs. Thomas S. Martin, wife of the senior Virginia senator, died at her home in Charlottesville today after a long illness. She was formerly Miss Tucy Day, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. C. F. Day of Smithfield, Va. The obituary notes her marriage and her family background.
A three day peace centenary in New Orleans marks the anniversary of the Battle of Chalmette. Brigadier General J Franklin Bell and Rear Admiral McLean lead US forces with 2,000 soldiers and 72 officers. Dignitaries from US Canada and Britain attend including Mrs Slade and King George’s envoy.
Washington January 7 evidence to answer charges that Southern Railway conspired to bottle up coal fields in Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee was outlined to the senate investigating committee by 3 B P Them general counsel of the road. Them said if true the Southern would have stayed out of the territory instead of paying 8 000 000 or 9 000 000 to enter. He urged calling directors as witnesses and questioned their financial interest. He defended their stockholders list and bookkeeping. He denied buying up blind ends to block coal field output and noted the railroad built through bank rupt routes rather than profit from constricted lines. He said Southern offered Black Mountain operators the same rate as through Charleston, despite Norfolk shipments being 108 miles shorter and through easier terrain.
Springfield ill January 7 United States Senator James iamitton Lew of Chicago is seriously ill at the governor s residence from an attack of acute indigestion which developed last night His physician advised several days rest.
New Orleans health officials captured leper William Kerner aged 55 who had recently fled the leprosarium at Indran Village and was found at his sister Mrs William Miller's home. The sister is also under guardianship pending examination by health authorities.
Washington January 7 Speaker Clark predicts a Democratic victory in 1916 based on the administration's legislative record at the third annual convention of the Women's National Democratic League.
L Moore and Sons at 42 N Broad advertise guidance on operating Kodaks in low temperatures and selling the necessary materials.
A man was killed by mill shafting in a Bonaire area grist mill early today. His mangled remains were found by one of his children after the body was torn and bones broken. Police and officials began investigations into the fatal accident.
The Molena Georgia January 1915 municipal election elected Mayor Robert Banks and several council members including . R. Will J. W. Brock A Melton dO Arnett W. My Mfr. Banks ran unopposed amid a heated contest with opposition figures noted.
Partial OCR shows a route from Wilmington North Carolina via Atlanta to Wilmington with a bush sleeping car service. Mentions fare 53 cents per mile and arrival at Wilmington around 12 50 p.m. Details are fragmentary and dates not provided.
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