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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
3
Rainy weather keeps shoppers away but Rich's promotes a January sale on luggage. Trunks, bags, and suitcases are offered at deep discounts with items like Wardrobe Trunks at 25 and 17.95 and Steamer Trunks from 4.95 to 9.95, plus travel bags and cases listed.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed the Georgia Supreme Court ruling in a discrimination case involving Wadley Southern railroad and the Macon and Dublin railroad. It also upheld a Georgia statute imposing $5,000 daily penalties for violations of orders by the state railroad commission, with the court noting the road’s failure to pursue available judicial review.
Secretary of War Garrison urged swift passage of a bill to extend Philippine self government as a step toward independence once a stable government exists. He argued the measure reiterates Republican promises and would test Filipinos capacity for self rule while noting military realities. He dissented on a provision banning polygamy and spoke as a private citizen about non Christian beliefs. The record closes with a stray note about a feather-brained blond remark.
Washington January 11 Senator Ransdell urged open session ratification of the pending Colombia treaty. He said the United States should pay 25 million for the Panama canal strip and that delaying ratification would harm Latin American relations and trade while Colombia faced a grievous wrong. He asserted justice and business demand immediate action.
Washington, January 11. Amended naval appropriation bill proposals set temporary grades of admiral of the fleet and vice admiral for the commander in chief relations among fleets. House naval committee limits rank and pay above rear admiral to active service as commander or second in command. Abolish the plucking board and allow restoration of retired officers to active duty. Navy reserve plan aims for 25,000 sailors. amendments add marine corps officers and increase enlisted navy manpower.
New York January 11 A possible conspiracy in the case of Mrs Ida Sniffen Rogers whose two babies died from poison she administered is being investigated per Bronx county grand jury after its first day. District Attorney Francis Martin plans to subpoena Annie Roquemore Rogers and expects cooperation from Emory D Buckner counsel for Mrs Caroline Giddings Rogers. He aims to obtain the divorce agreement and move Mrs Ida Rogers from hospital to county jail next week.
Senator La Follette introduced a resolution in Washington on January 11 to prohibit eastern railroads from putting into effect increased freight rates granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He argued the old rates were not shown to be unreasonable and that the commission acted improperly. The measure allows affected roads to file new tariffs for hearings, placing the burden of proof on the railroads.
New York January 11 American charity has saved Belgium from starvation declared Ethelbert Watts American consul general at Brussels on leave. He said when the first relief ship arrived Belgium had less than three days food. Distressed Belgians now get two meals daily and praise America for relief. German authorities have restituted American supplies accidentally consumed by officers and men. Brussels remains quiet and orderly.
Washington January 11 special Lieutenant Colonel Constantine M Perkins faces renewed hope for reinstatement to the marine corps after an amendment to the naval appropriation bill was placed in the house naval affairs committee The senate has passed a similar bill and likely will back the measure, with conferees expected to retain it.
In Muncie Indiana January a man identified as Matthews fatally killed his wife and their year old child with a razor then cut his own throat. A one year old daughter escaped by clinging to him and fleeing the house. Doctors said he likely died from self inflicted wounds while authorities suspect sudden insanity.
In Montgomery County on January 11 an hour after Dave Stewart killed Hattie Ferry in a road house brawl near Montgomery. Constable Jesse Reynolds confronted Stewart in a pistol duel and was wounded. Stewart was later killed.
A dramatic portrayal of a faithless wife and a ruined marriage ends in tragedy. Helen Mackellar leads as Lily Wagner with George McQuarrie as Frederick Wagner and Emma Wagner as the mother, supported by Miss May Herbert as Mrs Garland. The return engagement features three more performances including a matinee Wednesday.
Patrons praised the Forsyth show as the season’s best with strong acts from Will Rogers John King Beaumont and Arnold DeLessio Claire Rochester and Rolfe. The bill mixed comedy singing novelty and acrobatics with rapid quick-change routines and a bright finale Colonial Days. A large audience crowded the theater eager for seats.
The Beauty Shop three act musical comedy stars Raymond Hitchcock with Dr. Budd and a large company of over one hundred. Tickets go on sale at 8 o'clock this morning. The show previously played at the Astor in New York and Chicago reviews.
The Georgia Supreme Court docket lists argued and submitted cases including George W. Mulier Bank versus Georgia State Savings Association and others, Mayor and Aldermen of Savannah versus J D Harms, Henderson versus Fielda, Salas versus Powers, Severnee Electric versus Howe, Eliopolo versus Stubbs, Leaf versus Stubbs, Wallace and Suber versus Stubbs, Weltz versus Stubbs, Wood versus Stubbs, Rauzin versus Stubbs, Mills P G Schaefer et al, J W MelIntire, Anna Washington v Turner executor, Schroeder v Schroeder, Mrs Kemerar v Lynt, Peninsular Naval Stores Company v State of Georgia, and Central of Georgia Railway Company v Standard Fuel Supply Company.
Drinker boasting of restraint, anxious relatives advise trying the Near Way method for alcohol disorders. An experienced physician offers free examination and confidential treatment at Neal Institute 229 Woodward Avenue, with a city consultation office at 704 Livey Building.
The Times in London criticizes President Wilson for proposing Mexico as a free state with a right to spill blood in domestic matters. It notes British interests and lives have suffered from the Mexican situation and argues American actions have not restored peace since Huerta’s overthrow.
Senator Sheppard of Texas said he would offer an amendment to the District appropriation bill prohibiting liquor in the District of Columbia and move to suspend the rules to bring the amendment before the Senate at once.
Wetumpka Alabama January 11 special report says a special grand jury probing the lynching last Monday of Edward and James Smith two Black men released five white men arrested by Montgomery militia. The jury reportedly found no direct evidence linking any known person to the killing and the inquiry will continue tomorrow.
Washington January 11 Under a bill passed by the house today all theaters baseball parks and other Places of amusement in the District of Columbia would be required to furnish their patrons with an adequate supply of pure cool drinking water and drinking cups.
The Rev Richard D Stinson principal of Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute preached Sunday at Bethel A M E Church for a rally led by Rev J T Wilkerson pastor. He urged progress in church schools and home life and emphasized training children to be honest intelligent and unselfish noting past opportunities and the race's potential.
The text presents a fragmented quotation praising improvement and responsible conduct by good people in both races. It suggests that some world events will resolve themselves and that the best people acknowledge accountability to their Maker for actions.
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