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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
1
Fierce assaults by French forces north of Soissons and near Perthes threaten railways supplying German troops, with sporadic fighting across the eastern theater. Reports note Germans possibly advancing near Meuse and Argonne, while Turkish and Russian clashes continue in the Caucasus and Eastern Front.
Samuel Martin Inman a prominent Atlanta citizen died early Tuesday at his home 552 Peachtree street He would have been 72 next February 13 The funeral will be at First Presbyterian church Thursday at 11 am with private interment in Oakland Cemetery The city and business community mourn his loss with flags at half mast and chambers of commerce urging closing of doors for an hour during the funeral.
Montgomery Ala January 13 Prohibition wing gains control as quadrennial session opens with A H Carmichael elected speaker of the house Thomas L Bulger president pro tempore senate and Kilby authorized to name senate committees A new statewide dry bill is introduced in both houses and rushed to Gov O Neals desk before Henderson takes office aiming to override veto with speed.
Read your sign and advertise furnished rooms for rent. Tenants ignore rooms unless a boarding sign is visible. Spending 20 cents in The Constitution reaches thousands quietly and satisfactorily. Hundreds rent daily through the classified ads. Call MAIN 5000 and ask for CLASSIFIED ATLANTA 5001.
Orono Maine January 12 Former Governor William T Haines whose term expired a week ago today registered as a student at the University of Maine He plans to take a course in agriculture The action marks a shift from public office to academic study with renewed ties to Maine.
Thomas I. Buxton former cashier of the First National Bank in Waynesboro is jailed in Burke county on suspicion of a daytime bank robbery attempt. A masked white man threatened assistant cashier Warren, fled toward Melrose hotel, leaving Buxton’s overcoat with pistol and pliers discovered. Buxton, previously charged with defalcation of 7500 dollars, claimed political vengeance amid family prominence.
Noury Bey, chief of staff of the Third Ottoman army corps, sent to the Caucasus to investigate Ottoman defeat at Sarı Kamysh, has been captured by Cossacks at Kara Uragan, according to the Tiflis correspondent of The Bourse Gazette.
President R J Guinn of the education board outlines an extension of school sessions for 1915 with no extra cost, proposing morning study until 12 noon, a 1 1/2 hour recess, and 1:30 to 4 pm classes to curb home study and keep children off streets, despite teachers’ objections. The plan, supported by board members, aims to improve child welfare and learning efficiency.
Mrs. Emmett Hight returns to Atlanta and resumes control of the home at 90 Peachtree Circle. She says she dropped divorce actions, will not let nurse Miss Davis dictate household affairs, and the couple plan a peaceful future with son James Lawrence Hight welcomed home.
Washington reports a favorable trade balance of 26,092,452 with foreign merchandise at thirteen principal ports for the week ended January 9, up 17,294,720 from the prior week. Exports reached 61,820,247 while imports totaled 26,727,794, with cotton exports at 351,633 bales.
Christiana January 14 Norway will not send a warship for naval ceremonies tied to the Panama canal opening. The entire Norwegian fleet must remain for neutrality defense. Parents oppose the plan as teacher duties and studies rise, while President Guinn expects little objection when the plan is finalized.
Ballots for the Women Defeated in the House show 174 votes for and 204 against. Instead of a two thirds majority, the amendment failed to secure a simple majority. From the South, members opposed the amendment while Representative Bowdle provoked suffragists with a facetious speech, aligning with President Wilson that suffrage is a state matter.
City officials wrestle with a 1915 budget overage and new project requests. Mayor Woodward and committee chair Farenger oppose anticipating 1916 revenue, while schools, streets, and sewer needs push for bonds or higher taxes. Construction chief Nym Hart seeks $492,650 for street, bridge, and sewer work plus new school funding, with several resurfacing and paving projects listed.
Washington January 12 the house rejected the federal amendment to enfranchise women by a 204 to 174 vote. Most Georgia delegation members supported the measure except Bell who was absent due to illness. The result followed a prior Senate setback and drew mixed reactions from suffragists and opponents.
A weather note indicates Georgia will be fair Wednesday with strong northwest winds on the coast. It lists low and high temperatures, mean temperature, normal expectations, and rainfall details for the past 24 hours and since the start of the month, with excess since January 1 in inches.
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