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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
4
French Lambskin Gloves priced at $1 return, praised as superior to German lambskin and Schmarchen. Made to special order in France, they come in white, black and colors with two styles and either heavy white cord or narrow stitching accents.
Attorney G C Spence outlined the Destructor company case before Special Master Frank Calloway. He argued mayoral misrepresentation of garbage input and said the plant’s performance fell only 10 percent below guarantee, despite lime and sewer debris clogging gratings. The meeting adjourned to allow Judge Newman to hear amendments to the suit to collect 135000 from the city, with continuation set for Saturday.
Mrs Ella C Hancock widow of John T Hancock died at her home 208 Hopkins Street West End Friday morning after several weeks illness. She was a daughter of late Judge James M McDonald of Gainesville Ga and lived in Atlanta twenty five years. Survived by one daughter Miss Claire Hancock and two brothers W M McDonald of Decatur and T McDonald of Atlanta. Funeral at Poole's chapel this morning officiated by Rev Dunbar H Ogden and Rev T P Cleveland with interment in Gainesville.
J W Casey and EF A Lipsey were arrested near Culloden by Bibb county deputies in connection with the Wilkinson county shooting of Bill Hardy at Ivey last Tuesday. The pair and Ross Richardson were involved in a gambling dispute at Richardson's store. Hardy was shot twice and the men fled after a confrontation near the store door. Sheriff Hicks followed their trail into Monroe county as they sought a train to Atlanta. Casey and Lipsey are well known in Macon and had been staying at a local hotel.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports a rapidly easing money market as of January 22. Loans and discounts rose by 203,148.42 over the prior week while bank discount rates fell across maturities from thirty to longer terms. The statement lists total resources at 37,886,081.15 and liabilities 7,886,081.15 with reserve deposits at 8,809,084.80 and notes in circulation at 488,500.00. Rate details show thirty day paper at 4 percent, sixty day at 4 percent, ninety day at 41 1/2 percent, and longer maturities at 4 1/4 percent.
The letter advocates selling wheat to German buyers for direct shipment in American vessels under a German guarantee that the grain is not for military use. Secretary Bryan says foodstuffs are conditional contraband and may be shipped to belligerents if not for their armed forces, while warning on potential seizure. Washington notes Britain has not been consulted about a New York Hamburg cargo and may seize the goods despite ship freedom.
In the mountains near Juneau on January 22 Ivar Holmquist was killed by an avalanche while hunting with William Blomquist. Blomquist escaped unharmed as rescuers recovered Holmquist’s body after the snow slide roared down the slope.
The Damnigh steamer Arkansas, which sailed from New York December 11 for Copenhagen and was taken to Newcastle by a British warship on January percent for cargo investigation, sailed for Denmark on Wednesday with no contraband found.
The Chapman Alexander evangelistic campaign announces a ten member revival party to arrive February 14 for four weeks. The lineup includes Rev Dr J Wilbur Chapman, Charles M Alexander, Ralph Norton, Mrs Charles M Alexander, Mrs Ralph C Norton, Henry Barraclough, Albert Brown, L M Potts, W W Rock, and Mrs J Wilbur Chapman. In Cartersville, H Jones and J Watt Tinsley were acquitted of the murder of Dr W Landrum after a two day trial in superior court.
The operating committees of the American Association of Freight Agents and the Southern Association of Claim Agents met in the Southern Railway Office assembly room at Terminal Station. Attendees included H. J Griffing, W J Richards, F S Mitenbaler, W H Herbig, R J Invenbark, and Atlanta members G I Walker, OE Mzeil, D Post, WE Whittaker, and W L Richardson. WE Winburn presided as chairman of the Claim Agents' association.
Mrs. Allie McClair Parks seeks divorce from HH T Parks. Papers and letters crucial to the case disappeared Friday from attorney J E Williams office. Lawyer Williams cites possible dismissal upon presentation and notes a stranger may have entered during his dinner absence. detectives are on the case. The answer to the suit will be filed Saturday morning denying abuse and threats to parents in law.
Dr John H White will discuss the Shaggy Prophet and the Good of Billy Sunday at Second Baptist Church Sunday evening. Service begins at 7 45 o clock with a brief prayer and sermon.
A leading druggist notes many men visit to buy Mother's Friend claiming it eases abdominal strain during pregnancy. The text extols its external use over abdominal muscles, suggesting reduced nausea and distress. The Bradfield Regulator Co. offers a booklet for expectant mothers upon request.
The last two performances of the melodrama Within the Law play at the Atlanta are scheduled for this afternoon and tonight. Clara Joel departs on a southern tour after the run, while Baldwin-Melville stock brings Our Wives to the stage next week with Lola May leading the cast. Forsyth features Emma Carus and Carl Randall in vaudeville, plus Gus Edwards and Flannagan and Edwards acts, and the Grand presents Young Romance with Edith Taliaferro and Tom Fosman.
W James brother of Joseph S and well known Atlanta attorney was shot and killed in Birmingham Friday at the home of William A Davis a motor man Davis said James insulted his wife James had been an inspector for Birmingham city health department and died from a abdominal wound hours after the shooting A long distance telegram from B A Pepperman a Birmingham notable said the incident was a tragic mistake Davis admitted shooting the wrong man.
The 1915 grand opera guarantee fund total climbs to 44 450 with new subscribers. Notable contributors include Mrs W W D Grant J P Windsor John T Thompson Keely company Mrs Hugh T Inman Dan G Hughes Geleston Prescott Edward W Alfriend Mrs Kelly Evans & Hi Inman ST Weyman J P B Stevens Jack J Spalding Join L Moore Son Morrow Transfer and Storage BA Haas JF Hirsch Jr Hangell Crenshaw EB L Fleming Frank Adair Joseph Ragan Jr Joseph Lee Edwards Philip B Alston C A Dahl Co Hubert J Lowry Alex W Smith Jr Mrs George W Walker Clarence Blosser.
Deaths announced for Mr J B Hughes in Savannah with 6 55 am Southern Railway train to Book ton Ga for burial. Frank P Sherman Atlanta printer dies in sanitarium, survived by son Willig and daughter Mrs Kuyhkendorf. Ward family invited to funeral of George Ward, 10 am Saturday at Greenberg Bond chapel, interment Chamblee. Whitt Martin funeral at 2 pm Saturday from Barclay Brandon chapel with pallbearers. A H Behling funeral Saturday at 3 pm from residence Ormewood Park with pallbearers. interments at Hollywood Cemetery. flowers omitted. Charleston papers asked to copy.
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