Further Charge Purchases On February Statement
Purchases added to the February statement are due for payment in March. The creditor extends payment upon completion of the February billing cycle.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
4
Purchases added to the February statement are due for payment in March. The creditor extends payment upon completion of the February billing cycle.
A vintage ad promotes a $2.50 alarm clock and a $1.95 model with a large distinct dial, easily read numbers, and intermittent nickel plated construction. It claims the clock will surely waken you in the morning with a guarantee.
Democrats face Republican critique as Senator Fletcher defends the measure against Rockefeller-Morgan-Perkins interests. Walsh critiques interlocking directorates in shipping and argues the United States may lawfully purchase belligerent ships abroad. He cites international and civil war precedents and defends the Declaration of London.
By order of the referee in bankruptcy the trustee will offer for sale at public outcry the Elite moving picture theater located at 10 Peachtree Street in Atlanta Georgia. The sale is set for 11 o'clock a m on Monday February 8 with cash terms unless later ordered. Information and inspection provided by receiver W A Fullerd.
Washington January 28 The state department reiterated its notice that passport applications by Americans abroad must be made to clerks of federal courts within their residence jurisdiction Personal applications will not be taken at the state department except in emergencies and where the parties can be identified by persons known to the department The bureau of citizenship cited difficulties from demanding applicants and outlined cases of a woman stressing exact age and a man failing to specify travel plans leading to delays and warnings that the department cannot run a tourist agency
A romance that began in Child's cafe ended with a wedding in the capitol engine room. Eleven N Echols and Miss Gertrude Yerbrough, both of Child's cafe, were married by Rev WW B Wile Son of North Avenue Baptist Church.
The article notes no new U S taxes for now with the Spanish war tax still in effect and stamp sales at 1.65 billion. McAdoo estimates 220 million in customs receipts next year, about 72 million below 1914. Income tax data is unclear. officials pursue dodgers and expect several million more from corporations and individuals. The net treasury balance hovers near 56 million.
Washing ton March reports Senator Chamberlain chairs the senate military committee urging a war department plan for a thorough army reorganization aligned with a general staff policy. The measure, already drafted, would reflect changes from bills under review and foresees a mobile army strength of 460000 with 30000 in reserve and 42600 for coast defenses, supported by reser ve and militia forces. A related staff report outlines manpower needs and deployment in supreme emergency.
New York January 25. James M. Sullivan American minister to the Dominican Republic denied all untruthful charges against him at a hearing before Senator-eject Phelan. Sullivan argued he was a target of a newspaper campaign led by Walter W. Vick former Santo Domingo customs receiver general and asserted American banks were preferable for the depositary and that Vick sought to shift control to a British firm. He claimed he helped thwart a plan to exploit the island and defended his role in stabilizing Santo Domingo during past upheavals while accusing Vick of prioritizing public contracts. Vick countered that Sullivan’s claims were lies. Proceedings continued in Washington with read statements to counter the record.
The Clyde Line freighter Algonquin towed by Cherokee recovered eight survivors from two wrecked vessels on a return voyage from St Thomas. Among the rescued were the captain and crew of the Frederick Noogsner and the purser of the Amul, after their boats were smashed in fierce gales and the crew clung to wreckage until a passing steamer picked them up. They were landed at Turk's Island by the Iro nvota.
In Chicago on January 28 testimony closed in the federal subcommittee of the Board for Trade antitrust case. United States attorney ML Davies argued the board’s call rule fixed grain prices and restrained trade by halting flows when sessions paused. Henry Robbing for the board contended the rule reflects exchange power and reasonable aims within competitive conditions.
Rev. Chapence A. Barbour named head of Rochester Theological Seminary. Barbour elevated to agency of the institution after serving as head of the religious work committee within the international Suytee of Young Men's Christian Associations.
A fragmented reminiscence notes a charity gathering with a speaker and an unexpected plate pass. The author reflects on who circulated the donations and why the event felt overlooked, hinting at memory gaps and social dynamics.
New York January 28 Robert Fulton Cutting president of the Bureau of Municipal Research testified before the Industrial Relations commission that the bureau’s policies changed considerably after John D Rockefeller Jr offered to donate $20 000 for a year. Rockefeller opposed publicity campaigns and work outside New York stating the bureau should focus on systematizing municipal government and local schools. The donation was initially conditional but later accepted without conditions. Witnesses included John M Holmes Ivy G Lee and others noting changes in distribution practices and scope.
Additional pledges to the grand opera guarantee fund were received on Thursday totaling 2,750. With prior subscriptions the fund exceeds 60,000, including 11,500 from Metropolitan Opera company directors in New York. The list remains open for further pledges.
Southern representatives of Goodyear Tire and Rubber company gather for their annual convention in Atlanta. Delegates arrive as Atlanta branch head James Lor backs the event. First session set for the morning at the Ansley assembly hall with elaborate entertainment planned including tours of the city and amusements.
Rev. Lake Imes delivered a fiery revival at First Gongrean-Bonarehvurch, colored, prompting a large turnout as about one hundred conversions were reported. This morning Der fines will accompany Rev. A1. TL. Proctor to the county jail to assist in services before escorting Barret Flickman to the gallows, visiting each cell to offer salvation.
New York reports steamship Breiten owner of the sja gia says Britain would seize if it sails from Galveston with cotton. Negotiations with Ward line target purchase of several ships, including Se BulATCA and the passenger Se kuraneen, to convert to cotton carriers. Ward line ships Vigilantia and others linked to sale. talks ongoing on Segu quca and related vessels amid rising prices and postwar reconstruction plans.
Fragmentary note from a Yonkers Statesmen item mentions Greene and new ears as a humorous aside, indicating a casual local sports or city league snippet without full context. The unreadable OCR leaves the outcome and details unclear.
A local newspaper ad teases readers with a hidden message claimed to prove people study ads. It promotes all suits at one price of 35 dollars including new spring goods described as beauties.
Announcement of an informal event tonight for Atlanta Club members on the winter roof from dusk until midnight. Souvenirs will be given to guests.
Friends and relatives of Charlies Hanie Nelson and numerous local families are invited to the 2 PM funeral today from 328 Cooper Street with interment in West View cemetery. Pallbearers named to meet at H. M. Patterson & Son chapel include A L Belle Isle T A Preston R H Harrison J B Nelson SW Heain and W J Norris.
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