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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1916

Page

12

World War Front Reports Rush Of Turkish Forces Near Erzerum

Russian and British dispatches describe ongoing battles in the Caucasus and Mesopotamia. Turkish forces retreat toward Erzerum as Russians claim advances, with shelling of forts and heavy fighting around cratered sites. In Mesopotamia, poor weather hinders operations but British troops press relief efforts with significant losses.

Dogna Mesopotamia London Kutel-Amara Saya British Presa Tigris Hekksamy Bey Tripoli

Federal Warehouses for Farm Products Bill Moves Forward

Washington January 22 The Tever bill for license and inspection of warehouses for staple and nonperishable farm products was favorably reported to the house by the agricultural committee. Leyer says he expects House action within two weeks. The committee report notes the farm marketing machinery shown weak by the war and urges a permissive federal license and bond system to standardize warehouse construction storage insurance accounting financing and handling. Cotton grain wool tobacco and other farm products would gain strong credit security through negotiable warehouse receipts and integration into national markets by this measure.

Washington Cultural Committee Leyer House

Woodruff Reports Fine Business in New York Visit

Woodruff president of the Trust Company of Georgia returns from a New York bankers banquet at the Hotel Astor. He notes the excellent general business climate and signs of individual prosperity, predicting that the eastern money surge will soon be felt locally.

Finest Woodruff Trust Company of Georgia New York New York State Bankers Association Hotel Astor Woodruff Dre B

Father Forgives Sons Who Plotted His Death

Chicago January 22 Furman CD Andike whose sons Irving and Herbert confessed to plotting to murder him announced today after visiting them at the county jail that he had forgiven them and had hired a lawyer to defend them The Updike brothers according to their confessions as given out by the police plotted not only to kill their father but also their mother and sister to participate more extensively their parents estate Updike senior is reputed a millionaire.

Chicago Furman Andike Irving Herbert Updike Brothers Updike Ils

Colonel House to Visit Berlin from Paris Embassy

In Berlin today Ambassador Gerard announced Colonel E M House Wilsons personal representative would reach Berlin Tuesday to meet Germanys leaders before leaving Sunday. A series of dinners will honor House with prominent figures including Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg, Dr. Rathenau, and Gottlieb vor Jaxon among others. He plans travels to Switzerland and then Germany and Austria, returning to Paris for a week before sailing from Falmouth February 29.

Colonel House Switzerland Pleasant Stovall Germany Austria Paria Falmouth Berlin London James W Gerard E M House Wilson Gerard von Bethmann Hollweg Gottlieb Vor Jaxon Walter Rathenau

Burglars Target Druid Hills Homes in Quiet Week

Police report two bootless intruders, hooded by barefoot stealth, robbed several Druid Hills residences including Judge John S Candler and Alderman Dunlap. Frank Adair’s home also targeted with money taken from at least one house. Detectives Harper Johnson and plainclothes Duncan Turner led the investigation as uniformed officers kept watch overnight. Police promise further updates.

Burelira Druid Hills John S Candier Dunlap Frank Adair Harper and Johnson Duncan Turner Henton and Harris

Allies Not Betrayed by the Montenegrins

Captain Vladimir Seferovitch, Montenegrin envoy in New York, defends King Nicholas and Montenegrin resolve. He describes war hardships, praise for the king, unity with Serbians, and vows not to betray allies despite starvation, old weapons, and limited supplies. He says Montenegrins will rather die than surrender and notes his sole diplomatic role in the U.S.

New York Vladimir Seferoviteh Als Nicholas Amer 2 Montenegro St John of Medan Seferovitch United States

Editor Convicted With G P Leader In Contempt Case

In Hudson county, editor and Republican leader Verdon were found guilty of contempt of court. Verdon received thirty days jail and a 400 dollar fine. the editor was fined 200 dollars and jailed, then released on bond. An appeal blocked a broader probe into county officials and ties to a bribery case involving Samuel Smith.

Jersey Tals Wal Ham Verdon Hudson County Haddon Tennant Hudspeth Samuel Smith Republican County Comiittee Jetory

Luxemburg Duchess to Become a Bride

Zurich reports that Grand Duchess Marie of Luxemburg is expected to wed soon. Court officials favor an Austrian archduke for political reasons, as a German prince or Bourbon princes are unsuitable and neutral-state princes are too young or Protestant.

Zurich Neue Zeitricher Zeitungs Luxemburg Marie of Emalier

Pledge for Emory Dinner Set for Tuesday Evening

P S Arkwright invites guests to a Piedmont Driving Club dinner to discuss Atlanta redeeming the pledge for Emory University s location. No subscriptions or pledges will be asked. Attendees include a long list of notable names and firms. aims focus on securing interest and cooperation.

Atlanta Emory University P S Arkwright Piedmont Arkwright Ros Lowry Thomas Laienton Provcott Mell Whikinson Edward H Inman Jack J Spalding Tarney Gordon Po River Idward Eegreters James i Robinson Janes FR Gray Healey Robert F” Saddox Frank Hagkins Milton Dargan John Wigkhip Nunnally Dro Frank Inman Hallman Gurron Payne Gus Dadd Henry Educan Doiost Alex Hing Peer Sibert Howell Duplap Marcia Ammaroun Eriest Woodruff Thomas B Paine Chapin “Wilmer L Muere Charles Currier Wrank Black Henry R. Durand Willig Haugan Riser Coker Shark Howell John $ Cohen Peel Elkin James H Nunnally Dowenh McCord Japan Slaton Robert Wootruff Oslmas McBurney Stooks Morgan Sam D Jones Paxon Goddard Charles Ebsciple Gewla Beck Louly Gholetin Allen JK Ottley MetHan Catar Woolford Sapper K Orr Nevin

Belgium urged to seek separate peace terms

An Exchange Telegraph report says Germany may seek a separate peace with Belgium if Belgium refuses to sign the London agreement, warning Belgians not to delay or risk being treated as a bargaining chip. A Vatican note says Belgium deserves full reparation from Germany, including restoration of territories, indemnity, and restoration of public monuments and private property.

The Exchange Telegraph Company Zatung Germany Belgium London Amsterdam Agisungushea Wille Bather Benusse Holy Father Europe Africa

Exchange Monopoly Planned by Germany

Berlin reports the Reichsbank will run a foreign exchange monopoly with 25 leading Berlin Frankfurt and Hamburg banks to curb speculation and restrict purchases abroad. The plan requires buyers to declare goods bought or to be imported and aims to publish daily quotations starting January 28 to prevent currency depreciation and foreign attacks.

Berlin London Bundesrath Reichsbank Irankfort Hamburg Germany Berlin Exchange Bank Frankfort Reihsbank

STATE CENSUS FIGURES New York January 2

New York officials dispute 1919 census figures amid a clash over city death rates. Director Rogers explains the U S Census Bureau will use federal census data from 1900 and 1910 for population estimates, rejecting state enumerations. The January 1, 1916 city population is estimated at 6,560,841 based on federal censuses.

New York Federal Census Bureau Sumac I. Rogers New York City New Turkey Federal Consna Bureau State Wealth Department Aavs Rogers Census Bureau

Plot 10 fire plant probed by detectives

Detectives probe the Mueller Shaw Company plant on Junesbern Road after an employee found combustible materials and a box of safety matches under the building. The items were moved to detective headquarters and investigators believe the material was placed to cause spontaneous combustion and destroy the plant.

Mueller Shaw Case Company Junesbern Road Plank Detective Department Detective Headquarters Jameson

Train Avalanche Rakes 6 Dead 15 Injured Near Corea Station

Six persons killed and fifteen injured when an avalanche struck the westbound Great Northern Cascade Limited near Corea station on the Cascade mountains west slope. Two cars slid 80 feet below the track. dining car burned. day coach toppled. Damaged, several injured evacuated to Seattle. Local names listed among the dead: Bert Kirkman Sheridan We WoT Cutter East Vancouver Edward Galterman and baby Wena Towhee. One child is missing. another passenger remains unaccounted for. The train had been held by a slide about one hundred miles east of Seattle.

Seattle Wash Great Northern Cascade Corea Station Cascade Mountains Barly Bert Kirkman Sheridan Vancouver Edward Galterman Wenatowhee Batterman Henest Smith Spokane Corea Seattle Hku Sdimer

Rural Roads Bill Proposed at 25 Million

Washington January 22 A 25 million federal aid bill for cooperation with state authorities to build rural post roads was introduced today by Rep Thercrombie Alabama and Rep Henry Texas. Five minute speeches on the plan were given in the house with further debate planned Monday. Opponents argue funds should not aim at cross country auto routes. supporters say good highways aid troop movement and preparedness.

Washington Thercrombie Alabama Henry Texas Magee New York Ocean Thompson Oklahoma

Americans Flying in Defense of France Reported

The article notes four American aviators, Lt William K Thaw, Sgts Blett Cowden Norman Price, and a Price brother, meeting with Rene Resnard to discuss forming a French American aviation corps. It will be part of the French army yet enjoy broader liberty. Legislation will be needed, with about 30 Americans already at the front and estimates of 200 by year’s end.

Willam K Thaw Blett Cowden Norman Price Price Rene Resnard French Aviation Corpa Tt Lkely Rars

No Hope of Solving Sinking of Persia

The state department believes it cannot determine what caused the British steamer Persia to sink in the Mediterranean with two American lives lost. Austria Hungary and Germany deny responsibility and surviving affidavits are inconclusive. The sole possible lead is crew affidavits held by the British government and sent to London via Alexandria. arrival at the state department is not confirmed.

Washington State Department Persia Mediterranean Austria Hungary Germany Alexandria London

Mortuary notices and obituaries from Carnesville area

D J Hayes of Carnesville died yesterday afternoon at about 75 years. He leaves two widows and three sons. Remains were buried at Lopezwell church this afternoon. J T Woods of Madison died at home this morning at about 70 years. He leaves a wife and several children. News reports Thomas Hardin of New Orleans died last Tuesday afternoon. He was a former resident of Tormey, Atlanta. Mrs Marie Elizabeth Whitman aged 46 died Saturday morning. Survived by husband A Whitman. J L Sawyer of Stone Mountain died recently. funeral notices from Stone Mountain area.

D. J. Hayes Carnesville Spe David T Hayes Mollie Hayes Ernest Hayes Welburn Tachson Haser Grover Hayes Lopewell Church J.T. Woods Madison Morgan County Thomas Hardin New Orleans Hardin Tormey Atlanta Margaret and Thomas Hardin Jr Marie Elizabeth Whitman Mare Elizabeth Whitman A . Whitmen Pattersons Chapel J. L. Sawyer J L. Sawyer Stone Mountain J F Sawyer Wark Miller Mire W McCurdy Minnes Lucy Alila Sawyer

Get Rid of My Corns With Magic Gets It

A claim for a simple corn cure promises painless relief without fuss. The advertisement touts a quick method, noting soaking and removal steps and warning of swelling and discomfort during treatment. It emphasizes ease and effectiveness for corn sufferers seeking a fast, low effort remedy.

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