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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
2
Linen table damask offered at 79 cents per yard with guaranteed wash and wear. Variety includes Gold Medal Damask Shamrock Brand in 66 and 72 inch widths and assorted napkin sets. Wording notes limited sale today only and prices per dozen and per piece for napkins and damask products.
A buyer rushed to New York to reinforce the Silk Sale with crepe de chine for underwear, praising the fabrics as among the best. Light shades such as putty pink flesh blue and ivory are featured, with a striped wash silk at 79 cents. The Silk Bale opens anew on the main floor left annex.
Customers report scarcity, but Atlanta shoppers find a plentiful stock of Paul Jones Middies. Regulation and new lace-in-front styles offered in all sizes 8 to 20 at one dollar. Second Floor.
James M. Sullivan, minister to the Dominican Republic, was said to press for a share in contracts via a construction company tied to Dominican works. Testimony shows bank officials discussed hiring him, with offers of 5 to 10 percent, while Bryan repudiated such plans. Other witnesses described State Department talks and pressure involving Samuel MeRoberts and J G Gr, amid threats and rivalries in Washington.
Rev Charles Dunaway preached at the old Baptist Tabernacle claiming the world requires a supernatural birth as Christ spoke of being born again. The meetings draw large crowds daily with singers including Dr B P Coleman Charlie Tillman and Effie Haynes in a 1 Aid 2% quartet from the new Methodist university.
A fragmentary report states General Gutierrez abandoned the city with three ministers. The sovereign convention of the revolution resolved to remove him and designate a provisional presiding officer to assume executive power. The capital is described as quiet and free from disorder.
Washington January 18 President Wilson received the immigration bill as passed by Congress and set aside three hours next Friday to hear those urging approval or veto. The bill, with the restrictive literacy test intact, moves to the White House amid hopes from its supporters. Democrats in Congress believe a veto could be overcome by a two thirds majority in both houses. Leaders fear delaying the ship purchase measure. some Republicans and labor allies plan to press for passage if needed. Delegations led by Louis Marshall and Representatives Sabath Goldfogle Gallican will appear, alongside Frank Morrison of the AFL and patriotic groups.
The finances committee reports a overbalanced sheet by more than 180000 including 150000 from unearned revenue. Mayor Woodward opposes the item funding teachers salaries at the Girls' high school and may veto if the item remains. The council sends the sheet back to the finance committee for revision ahead of Thursday night meeting.
London reports that the steamers Denver and Greenfriar loaded with American cotton, halted by British warships, have arrived safely in Bremen and begun discharging. The Cologne Gazette note the ships reached Bremen as of last Friday, per a January 19 dispatch.
T G Gleaton Crisp county treasurer was shot through a window while in front of his fireplace at his rural Cordele home about 7 miles from town. The wound in his abdomen left him in precarious condition as Sheriff Ward and friends scour the area for the assailant amid personal troubles and a recent separation from his wife.
A north wind will sweep through Atlanta starting Monday night, bringing sharp chills and a drop near freezing. Forecasters say colder temperatures will persist for days with a chance of early snow or sleet as the wind remains high and skies clear tonight.
Judge Patterson ruled that the African American lodge led by Charles Faison cannot use the Shriners title or any emblem or token linked to the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The case arose after a January 6 7 hearing, with decision delivered later.
Georgia towns observe Robert E Lee birthday with public exercises at opera houses. In Americus the event features Lawton B. Jane as orator and a reception for speaker Evans at the Harrold residence after 4 oclock. Milledgeville plans a Grand Opera House ceremony with cadet escort and chorus by the Georgia Normal and Industrial College seniors. Rome hosts a UDC event with J P Jones delivering The Spirit of the South and Dean Owens discussing The Life of Joe.
W J aaras, director of the United States census bureau, was in Atlanta Monday to confer with Dr W B Leathers of the Mississippi board of health. Leathers is viewed as a potential successor to Dr C L Wilbur as manager of the census department of vital statistics.
The department of commerce announced that the normal import of chemicals and drugs was restored after wartime disruption. November imports amounted to 7,904,944 dollars, up from 4,746,147 dollars in November 1912, reflecting a return to typical trade levels. An advertisement promotes the Underwood typewriter as a sound investment at 62 North Broad Street.
Dr. E L Griffin of Atlanta issues call to over 400 Atlanta physicians for a banquet at the Winecof Hotel. The plan aims to abolish the pay department at Grady Hospital and establish a two year rotation for medical chair heads, allowing retirement and rejuvenation of the staff to train young physicians in the clinic department.
Supreme Court of Georgia affirms multiple judgments from assorted superior courts. Names include Powell v Berry from Filton with Bell Simmons, Wood v Stubbs from Chatham, Bryan v Morris from Banks, Roberta v State from Troup, and others. Rehearing denied. several cases dismissed or corrected.
The Six teenth company of coast artillery at Fort Moultrie D C has been ordered to leave February 18 for New York to embark for the canal zone and two months later the One Hundred and Six teenth company coast artillery at Fort Screven and the Fortieth company at Fort Howard will proceed to Panama by the same route. Each command numbers about 150 men. The movement is in execution of plans for a permanent Zone garrison.
State Department dispatches report the arrival in Alexandria Egypt of 6000 Jews from Palestine. About 75 percent are Russians with the rest British and French. More than 4000 are described as destitute and another equal number are said to be en route from Palestine.
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