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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1915

Page

12

Carter and Phelps Reach Southern Tennis Finals

New Orleans players Carter and Edmond Phelps survived the tourney on Friday and will meet for the championship of the south in singles with doubles action set as Smith and Mansfield vs Granti and Thornton. Phelps defeated Grant 7-5 9-7 6-0 in a three set thriller and Bruns beat Thornton in straight sets. Carter impressed by defeating Bruns 8-6 6-1 as Hunt was eliminated earlier by Phelps. The doubles pairing of Smith and Mansfield beat Abdoue and Shelton after dropping the first set.

Carl Taylor Ea Carter Edmond Phelps New Orleans Smith Mansfield Granti Thornton Atlanta Stansfield Abdone Shelton Grant Phelps Bruns Thiytch Irving Murphy Marion McCord Miss Murphy Edmnond Phelps Ifryan Grant J. H. Bruns Alana Nat Thornton Thurston Brons Abdoue Dallas Ture Seta Hunt J. D. Hunt Deuce Flo Sharks Helps Phelpa Carter Ed Carter Hunt-Phelps Smagh Brune Hd Carter

Nicholls and MacDonald Tied for Metropolitan Title

Nicholls of Wilmington and MacDonald of Buffalo tied for the 9th Metropolitan Golf Association championship after 72 holes at Clifton Rgate scores 292 each. Playoff set for tomorrow. MacDonald posted the best round of 70 but did not win cash prizes, with Keni rivals Nicholls Hagen McNamara Mackie McFarlane Oloughlin Barbes among prize recipients.

Gilbert Nicholls Hubert_G. MacDonald Walter C. Hagen Thomas McNamara Isaac Mackie Lynchburg Wiliam McFarlane Baltimore Martin O'Loughlin Plainfield J. Lee Barbes White Marsh Valey

Indians Beat Cedartown In High-Scoring Clash

Indians defeated Cedartown 19 to 7 after Cedartown errors in late innings. Gainty went 9 specials as Indians mounted a strong late rally, with hard hitting sealing the win. The third game of the series is set for Saturday, witnessed by a large crowd. Batteries Jaittie Deer Cleghorn and Sweetgrass Hicks Robinson and Smith. Umpires Mundy and Pittman.

Cedartown Gainty Indians R. H. E. Indians Hicks Robinson Smith Mundy Pittman

Lookouts Sign Tipler to Bolster Roster

Chattanooga announces the signing of infielder Tipler from Jackson of the defunct Southern Michigan association. He will replace Caveny who may be out for the season. Plocher Taff remains in serious condition with a fractured skull after a line drive to the head in Nashville.

Lookouts Tipler Chattanooga Tenn McCormick Jackson Southern Michigan Assciation Caveny Plocher Taff Nashville

Edwards Wins Chicago District Amateur Golf Title

Donald Hawarda of Midlothian won the Chicago District Golf Association amateur championship after a brilliant contest with William Rautenbusch of Glen Ellyn. Edwards’ total for 72 holes was 211 against 317 for Rautenbusch, with last year’s winner Chick Evans not entering this year.

Chicago Swly Donald Hawarda Midlothian Willam Rautenbusch Glen Guk Edwards Rautenbusch Charles Chick") Evans

West End Christian to host sermons on faith and education

At West End Christian church Rev. William O Foster will speak at 11 00 a m on Should a Christian Nation Possess a Great Army and Navy Rev John H Wood president of Lamar College will address the audience at 8 00 p m The Needs of Christian Education both programs reflect the churchs focus on faith and learning

West End Lliam O. Foster West Exrd John H. ‘Wood Lamar College

Frank Bland Recovers From Wounding

Lyons Ga July 9 Special. Frank Bland the officer shot by a negro at Uvalda last week has recovered enough to be brought home today. A reward of $40 is offered for the negro described as black and chunky.

Frank Bland Blanche Sweet Onu Losks Mane Day Tueaday Charlotte Walker Wu Lui Hen ‘Saen James Onal Monte Cristo

Pythians Honor Grand Chancellor at Atlanta Reception

Rev. Troy Beatty of Atlanta, grand chancellor of Georgia Knights of Pythias, was celebrated at a Friday night reception by Lodge No.163 at the Kiser building. Prominent Pythians spoke, music by Professor Hubner’s orchestra accompanied by Mrs. Robert Blackburn, and punch was served. Beatty defended Pythianism as rooted in brotherly love and patriotism with strong ties to Bible principles.

Troy Beatty Atlanta Knights of Pythias of Georgia Lodge No.163 Kiser John ¥. Smith Georgia Lodge Jesse M Wace David IT. Bailey Griffin Joseph D. Smith Grand Lodge of Georgia Whl Leopold Savannah Knighta Robert Blackburn Frank C. Wheat Woods Beatty Knights of Fythias Damon Pything

Convicts to Attend Double Bill at Ponce de Leon

About four hundred convicts who helped build the manager sewer through Ponce de Leon will be guests of the Atlanta Baseball association this afternoon for the Lookouts versus Crackers double bill. Manager Smith arranged the outing during a half holiday as a chance for the workers to see a game and enjoy a Bomex.

Ponce de Leon Atlanta Baseballs Association Lookouts Crackers Smith Jana

Not Guilty For Policeman And Woman In Hotel Room

Police officer S H Long and Mrs Watson were found not guilty of disorderly conduct after a trial at the police matinee. Witnesses testified the officer was in the room performing his duties and no impropriety occurred. Hotel staff and the proprietor supported the defense, and the matter was to be reviewed by the police board Tuesday night.

Leng Mrs. Watson Sam Hughiett Mattie Echols J. T. Mangrum Heately Beavers Cantala Poole Long Mre. L

Commission probes death of convict in Griffin Ga

Georgia prison commission and county officials heard testimony at the courthouse about the death of Lewis Bell a black convict after a whipping by Warden T M Goodman. Convicts claimed excess lashes and forced labor while others said the whipping was ten lashes. The county physician said marks were not enough to explain the death and sunstroke was a likely cause.

Griffin Davison T. E. Batterson EH. L. Rainey Georgia Prison Commission T. M. Goodman Lewis Bell Bell R. Anthony Bellon Momdsy Prison Commission Board of County Commissioners Fell

Carrington Resigns Sanatorium Pharmacist Post

Milledgeville July 9 Special. Dr B S Carrington pharmacist at the state sanitarium has resigned his position and will move to Miami Fla to engage in the drug business. Carrington has been popular at the sanitarium for about ten or twelve years.

Milledgevile B.S. Carrington State Sanitarium Miami Fle Carrington

Navy plans to double submarine fleet amid 1937 buildup

Washington reports officials expect the next navy building program to estimate nearly double the submarines approved at the last Congress. Secretary Daniels favors a large build, with estimates possibly reaching thirty to seventy five subs, while experts debate funding for other warships and the use of new batteries and engines for submerged operation.

Washington United States Navy Congresa General Board United States Wankie Daniels Wilson Nav Department Navy Daniele

Britain Silent On German Cables Failure Of Reopening Talks

Washington says Germany’s February bid to reopen the U S Germany cable depended on British consent and the British Foreign Office did not respond to negotiations. Berlin proposed restoring the cable with open access to embassies and consulates and allowances for private messages and news dispatches, plus shared censorship. No international pact governs wartime cable cuts, but Britain did not reply to the German proposal.

Washington Germany Proiponali United States Publc Gerard Great Britain Berlin Wilson State Department Cecil Spring- Rice

James D Calhoun Dead In Tampa At 72

James D Calhoun, aged 72, a Confederate veteran and former editor at the Nebraska Lincoln paper, died in Tampa today from apoplexy. He was a friend of W. J. Bryan and served six years as managing editor of the Nebraska Lincoln paper.

Tampa James P. Calhoun W. J. Bryan Calhoun

Big Jewelry Robbery On Decatur Street Reported to Police

Atlanta detectives report a recent robbery at H. F. Schane’s pawnshop at 38 Decatur Street. Jewelry including rings watches bracelets and necklaces valued at hundreds of dollars was taken. Detectives Cowan and McGill are investigating a suspected organized gang involved in the thefts.

Decatur Street Atlanta H. F. Schane Shane Cowan McGill

Wisconsin project to speed teacher pay via state warrants

Senator Walker explains a plan to issue warrants by the governor payable in fall when taxes arrive, enabling counties to pay teachers promptly without new borrowing. The measure aims to secure favorable discount rates, maintain safety, and appeal to federal reserve banks, with safeguards against legal issues. Georgia compares education funding across states, noting higher reliance on state funds. The bill awaits introduction and committee referral.

Reserve Bank Michigan Bank Hollin Randolph Federal Reserve ‘Bank Federal Reserve Bank Walker Federal Reserve Banks Brittain Clifford Walter Hart Senator Walker County Boards of Education County Board of Education Georgis Georgia Inances State Auditori

Poorest Paid Postmistress in the United States

Johnstown, July 9 Mrs Julia Shaffer of Hill top Daisytown near Johnstown is reported as the poorest paid postmistress in the nation. She earned 39.04 for the three months ending July 1, and paid 95 to carrier John Smith for delivering the mail pouch daily. Hill top, population 600, posted 150 in receipts over the same period.

Johnstown Julia Shaffer Hiiop United States

Bomb Thrown at Sultan of Egypt as He Prays

Report from Alexandria says a bomb was thrown from a window toward the Sultan of Egypt during prayers. It fell at the feet of his horses but did not explode. The assailant escaped.

Tendon Reuter Alexandria Egapt

The Secretary of Frivolous Affairs at the Strand

The Strand shows the four part Mutual Mouster-picture The Secretary of Frivolous Affairs by May Futrelle. May Alligon stars as Loulie and Harold Luckwood headlines in this lively production. Scandal returns to Forsyth with daily showings 2 to 10 20 o clock.

May Allison Harold Lockwood Frivo— Juma Aféaixn May Futrelle Muduct Manterpiece Luria May Futrelie Jacques Eutrelle May Alligon Loulie Harold Luckwood Aliteon Strand

$30,000 To Build New Americus School Facilities

Americus Ga July 93 Special Thirty thousand dollars will be expended in erecting 16 commodious buildings for the Third District Agha cultural and Mediationt school to replace the building burned recently. Fifteen thousand dollars was specially appropriated yesterday by the legislature for the purpose while people of the third district will subscribe like amount. An academy building and common long auditorium are the structures required.

Americus. Ga Agha Cultural and Mediationt School Amoticus

Weekly Review Woolen Market and Textile Trade Notes

Wool market shows subdued July business with firm medium wool prices and strong demand for fine foreign wools. Dry goods market remains erratic as manufacturers hedge bets. cotton goods steady in New York with increased cloth and yarn activity. Liverpool weekly cotton stats show steady milling input with American shipments dominating.

Lowton Woul

Naval Stores Market Report from Georgia and Florida

In Navap Stores data from Ga and Fla dated July 8 and July 9, turpentine and related items show receipts and shipments with varied prices. Quoted figures include several grades and companies such as A and B, G and D, with prices ranging around 2.9 to 8. Averages and stock totals are listed for each location and item.

Jacksonville Fla

New York Financial Market Summary From July Trading

A fragmented New York July report covers mercantile prices, cable demand, and government bonds. It notes dull openings, minor price moves, and unsettled oils and metals, with futures quotes and exchange activity amid global tensions and Europe’s market stance.

New York Stocks Rally Amid Mixed Market Signals

Persistent volatility marked New York trading as traders weighed railroad weakness and merger chatter. Bond sales surged with expectations of June tonnage data, while rail and utilities faced pressure and several issuers posted lower quotes amid uncertain demand across major indices.

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