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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1915
Page
1
President Wilson told the American Electric Railway association that a new era of enterprise and prosperity is near. He argued trust legislation will prove effective, urged public disclosure, and outlined rules to govern business to remove suspicion of large firms.
John R. B. Lawson, Colorado United Mine Workers executive, testifies before the industrial relations commission attacking John D. Rockefeller Jr and the Rockefeller Foundation. He denounces alleged lack of aid for Colorado miners, cites wealth transfers, and criticizes foundations funding only selective welfare while ignoring suffering. Continued on Page Ten.
Meshington January 29. Representative Hobson of pama declares the United States must retire from the Philippines to ensure peace with Japan and warns that Japan will gain a free hand in China harming Open Door policy. He cites Roosevelt era travel of the fleet and questions administration stance on defense and prohibition as major national issues.
Geneva January 29 Crown Prince William replies to AP request with a message from Verdun. He says as an officer not a diplomat he cannot fully speak for Germany but urges just and fair play from Americans. He asserts Russians are doing the dirty work and claims many Germans share his view. He signs Wilhelm Kron PrinnUnknown date and place due to damaged text.
City Councilman Johnson pushes a plan to draft three new charters two by citizen committees and one for mayoral control with the mayor’s appointees subject to council ratification. If none pass in the first vote a second election will choose the top two for a final adoption.
Julian Warner aged 14 of Brown's Place was inspecting a curious device found near his home when it exploded in his room. The blast blew off the ends of his right thumb first finger and middle finger. He was taken to Grady hospital for amputation of the first joints and is a Tech High student.
Mary Folkman, 18, was brought to America from Austria against her will and taken into custody in Indiana after a long search. Mrs Helen Civin, arrested in Indianapolis under the name Mrs Helena Elan, allegedly swore the girl was her daughter to violate immigration laws. If the charges stand, Civin faces deportation as a good home was reportedly found for the child.
Mrs. M. L. Sellers and her four children claim direct kinship to Francis A. Ogden of Houston Texas and seek a large inheritance. The will, allegedly executed in Willburton North Carolina, was produced after a Constitution report, and probate is planned in Houston. Family members reside across Georgia and Florida and cite a handwritten document bearing witnesses.
Columbia and Raleigh reports note the Warren bill repealing last October’s cotton cultivation limit passed the senate and moves to Governor Manning for approval or rejection. North Carolina’s lower house urged cotton growers to cut the crop by 50 percent this year by a 64 to 28 vote.
President Wilson reduced the list of nominees for the new federal trade commission to a few men. He plans to send nominations to the Senate early next week. The leading candidates include Joseph E Davies of Wisconsin RE Hurley of Illinois Wild T Parry of Washington state and George Le Record of New Jersey.
Desperate struggle continues as Russian forces clash on the Carpathians in a bid to pierce the enemy line. Officials acknowledge a repulse but press for renewed effort to break through and push toward strategic objectives amid heavy fighting and mounting casualties.
Testimony shows funds paid to Burns agents in the Leo Frank murder case as Dan Lehon Arthur Thurman and Carlton Tedder face subornation of perjury charges. Herbert Haas described checks of 500 and 1000 dollars to Burns representatives. Conley denied the Al ley confession and stated he had not spoken of a little girl’s murder. The court heard Ragsdale’s son admit his father’s mental illness as the defense sought to link transactions.
In the east the war's bloodiest fighting rages across East Prussia and Poland with German and Russian forces vying near Konigsberg and the Masurian lakes. French reports near Soissons and German checks at the Aisne frame a global clash while Cairo notes Turkish outposts near Tor in the Sinai. Berlin says most ships have returned to base. Italy drafts soldiers and Alpine troops. Viknor tragedy claims 258 lives. Austria imposes a grain monopoly resembling Germany's.
Constantinople January 29 Turkish official communication reports our troops advancing on Olt have captured 300 Russians. The battle in Azerbaijan near Choi has continued for a week against the Russians.
Weather forecast notes fair conditions may give way to unsettled skies Saturday and Sunday with possible rain. Local report shows Gewest temperatures around 28 to 40 degrees, rainfall in past 24 hours and excess metrics since month start and year start under review by section director B von Herrmann.
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