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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1915

Page

4

Planning Battle On Locker Clubs Licenses Approved

The sixteen locker clubs granted licenses by Mayor Woodward face a stern enforcement push. The Men and Religion Forward Movement plans a mass meeting to press for revoking licenses and closing venues by injunction if needed. Leaders vow to pursue court action if city officials do not act. The list includes Atlanta Central Metropolitan Trans artation SM Theatrical Moose Beavers Broad Hills Golf Capital City Standard Tarp Verein Piedmont Driving Eagles and Avanta Athletic clubs. The University’s new application is noted.

Woodward Meensen Grand Theater Marion Jackson Mr. Jackson Videa Atlanta Central Metropolitan Transartation SM. M Theatrical Moose Beavers Drad Hills Golf Capital City Standard Tarp Verein Piedmont Driving Eagles Avanta University

Clubs Seek Favorable Action After Denials At Council Meeting

The council delayed action on a club resolution but is expected to approve it at the next session. Four clubs with licenses denied have reapplied and received favorable police committee reports for general council consideration. The Terrace Owls T M A and Greek society face reentry, with some clubs agreeing to admit only women from members families. Councilman Renfroe plans to introduce an ordinance to bar young women whose mothers oppose club entry, allowing mothers to notify managers.

General Council Terrace Owls Counciman J. N. Renfroe Conncrl

Prices paid farmers less for the big crops in June

Washington says prices paid to farmers for the major crops fell about 5.6 percent in June, dipping below the seven year July average by 0.1 percent while remaining 1 percent higher than a year ago and 13.2 percent above two years prior. Record acreage and general crop condition are cited as causes.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Allies Seek 150 Motor Speed Boats for War Use

New York July 9 The G C Smith Boat and Engine Co reports requests from British French and Russian authorities to submit estimates for more than 150 fast motor boats. Plans call for 30 foot craft with 500 horsepower engines and 50 mph speed to patrol waters near England France and the Baltic for anti submarine duty. Britain seeks at least 100 boats and Russia about 40. France unnamed. Factory in Canada near Detroit limits neutrality concerns.

New York G. C. Smith Boat and Engine Company England France Baltic Sea Amith Comany Canada Detroit

Mendenhall hearing postponed in Tampa murder case

Clearwater July preliminary hearing for J. J. Mendenhall charged with the murder of Mrs. Bessie Eliot and her daughter Susie Elle near here last Friday night was indefinitely postponed on defense counsel request. The case involves alleged first killing then setting the automobile on fire to consume the bodies.

Clearwater Fla J. J. Mendenhall Bessie Eliot Susie Elle Tampa Here Mendenhall

Losses by railroads on dining car service

Chicago July 9 Losses by railroads on dining car service were discussed today at the hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission of the petition of western railroads for an increase in passenger rates. So far as shown by railroad reports the only road to show a profit on dining car service is the Illinois Central which last year reported earnings of 48. The Missouri Pacific reported a dining car deficit of 39000 in 1918 and 42000 in 1914.

Chicago Interstates Commercee Commission Western Railroads Llinoig Central Missouri Pacific

Jarrell Hanged After Confession In Eskdale Marshal Murder

Matt Jarrell aged 28 was hanged at the state prison Moundsville W Va for killing Silas Nace Eskdale town marshal. Before execution he confessed and said convicts in the penitentiary raised funds to hire an attorney for clemency to Governor Hatfield, who refused.

Moundsville W. Va Matt Jarrell Silas Nace Eskdale Tarrell Jarrell Charleston H. D. Hatfield

Packers in British Prize Court Negotiations Break Down

Negotiations to settle cases of American packers in dispute with the British government over compensation for meat cargoes taken by authorities have broken down. Trials will proceed Monday without further delay.

Nations Marching on Prohibition Road

Atlantic City July 9. The national convention of the Anti-Saloon League unanimously urged Congress to submit national prohibition to the people via a constitutional amendment. The organization cites rising counts of prohibition across states and counties, calls for prohibiting interstate liquor traffic, and features an across-continent "water wagon tour" ending in San Francisco.

Atlantic City N. J Anti-Saloon League of America Congress Baker Anti-Saloon League United States Crenata United States Senate Washington

Detective Black Recovers Jewelry Stolen in Atlanta

Detective John Black traced four thousand dollars in jewelry stolen in Atlanta. He identified Luther Shaw from Cincinnati’s mug book and brought Shaw and a ring belonging to Ewell Gay to Atlanta. The stolen items are linked to nine burglaries by Mite Powell, now awaiting trial. Shaw had been jailed for property destruction.

White John ‘Black Cincknati Rogues Luther Shaw Hanna Decatur Street Black Shaw Atlanta Ewell Gay West Seventh Street Mite" Powell Cincinnati

R Philip Dies At His Residence Saturday Morning

R Philip, southern manager of the American Can company, died at 12 40 Saturday morning at his residence 11 Lucile Avenue in West End Atlanta. A fourteen year city resident, he came from Savannah and had worked with Conklin Sin Plate company before its sale. Survived by wife, seven children, two sisters and two brothers. Body to be moved to Barclay Brandon's for funeral arrangements.

Ror. Pip American ‘Can Company Lucile Avenue West End Philip Atlanta Savannah Conklin “Sin Plate Company Whiten American Can Company Southern PF Pois Willard Smith Seattle Wash Mia Dr. Vanderpool San ‘Juan Porto Rico Constance Philip Lucile’ Pailin Robert N. Philp Charles Fred Euumu Mary Barclay '& Brandon

Seeking Husband found in plea for good news from Paris Ky

Mrs. Bishop, seeking her husband, says she has real good news from a relative. He left Paris Kentucky last Monday after threats of suicide and has since traveled to Knoxville and Atlanta. He is despondent and believes relatives must provide money, or he will harm himself.

WN. J. Bishop Paris Jett Bishop Kentucky Knoxville Atlanta Auleid

Fatherland Accused by British Diplomat in Note

Sir Cecil Spring Rice, Britain's ambassador, formally called the attention of the state department to The Fatherland, a German paper published in New York. It forecast the sinking of the Lusitania and internal explosions on ships from the United States for the allies, and stated such publications indicated knowledge of a crime.

Washington Cecil Spring- Rice State Department New York Lusitania United States

Thaw Slips Reading Trial Sparks Ma testy Hearing

In Justice Hendrick's court John B. Stanchfield charged that an expert reader translated for alienists during Thaw's discussions with his attorneys and family, prompting Deputy AG A L Becker to seek a mistrial. Judge Hendrick denied the petition but instructed the jury to ignore counsel remarks. Thaw testified briefly, claiming the jury doubted his sanity and detailing his movements the night of the murder. Evelyn Thaw remained in bed at Chateaugay Lake as doctors advised against her traveling to New York to testify.

New York John B. Stanchfield Harry K Thaw Hendrick Stanford White A. L. Becker Sustica Hendrick Thaw Frank I. Cook Sherbrooke Jonn Cavanaugh Lucian Bourget Eugene Archambanit Bourget Archambault Eaelyn Nesbit Thaw Becker Juryham White Plains Cook Monk" Hastman White Evelyn Thaw Malone McGibbon Chateaugay Lake Harry Chateaugay Lake

Gleaves and Dunn to be rear admirals

Washington July 3 Captain Albert Gleaves of the Utah and Captain C Lunn of the Wyoming were ordered detached to await assignment as rear admiral. Gleaves advances on Rear Admiral Moore's retirement July 1 and Dunn will receive his commission on Rear Admiral Badger's retirement August 6. Thomas Snowden of Portsmouth has been ordered to command and Dismukes is assigned to the battleship Kentucky in the Canal Zone.

D. Dismukes Yoal Canal Zone Kentucky

Speed Boat Sinks Off City Island

New York July reports a speed boat named the Ankle Deep sank near City Island shortly after launch. Owner Gount Casimir Mankowski of Lake George NY and two engineers were rescued by a steam yacht. The loss likely to be raised.

New York City Island Gount Casimir Mankowski Lake George Ins

Cold Wave and Daisy Gem Prices at Carroll and Hunter

Price listing shows Cold Wave in Red Ash at $4.75 and Daisy Gem in Block at $4.50 from Carroll and Hunter. Domestic buyers note current rate and supplier names.

Carroll & Hunter

Pellagra Cure Claim Prompts Hopeful Message

A letter from Trisbero Alabama reports recovery from pellagra after using a remedy promoted by Baughn. The notice urges readers to consult Baughn and promises refunds if the treatment fails, listing symptoms like sunburnt hands and sore mouth. The ad directs to American Compounding Co. at 2003 Jasper.

Trisbero Ala T. W. Taner Ike Pellatra Baughn Jasper

Book agents held in Ocilla jail on swindling charge

F E Davis and H Maya, jailed in Ocilla Ga, charged with cheating. They claimed to represent North Atlantic Press of Philadelphia offering Edgar Sanderson History and Progress of the World for about 15 dollars. Only 5 dollars was paid. no such press exists at the Philadelphia address.

Ocilla Ocilia H. Maya Georgia North Atlantic Pross Philadelphia Edgar Sanderson North Atlantic William H. Fish John M. Slaton Robert F. Maddox Atlanta Valdosta Douglas Ritzgerald Tifton Nashville Wayerass

Claims any man or boy can buy booze in Rome Ga

In a city commission report First Commissioner W M Gammon warned of open violations of the prohibition law in Rome and Floyd County. He said about 100 men sell liquor, a condition he cites as ongoing for the past year and urges prohibition supporters to help prosecute blind tigers.

Rome City Commission W. M. Gammoan Floyd County

Coast Line wreck probes after derailed train kills engineer

Detectives probing coast line wreck after train 58 derailed at Newark Ga due to an open switch. Engineer W W Phillips of the Atlantic Coast Line killed. Fireman Levy Johnson and several passengers including Grace Wood Ocala Fla D Haurell Jacksonville Fla Mrs P C Monard Allen Hurst Ga C P B Smith Columbus Ga injured but not seriously. Investigators proceed to the scene to determine tampering.

Thomasville Jay Pla P. CU. Monard Allen Hurst C. PB. Smith Columobia Coast Line Waycross

Shake Into Your Shoes Allene Foot-Kane Relief Powder

The advertisement touts Allene Foot-Kane antiseptic powder for instant relief of corns bunions and tender feet by shaking powder into shoes. It claims widespread use among German and Allied troops and emphasizes quick action and solid relief.

Four Men Arrested for Murder in Siam Town 1868

Tedford, Tows July 9 Four men are under arrest for alleged complicity in the murder of a wealthy stock man and his son at Siam Town in September 1868. Defendants Bates Wentsman Samuel Scrivner Henry Damrwood to be called before a local court. Victim Nathaniel Smith, said to be connected to Quitman Me, left an estate reportedly valued at $50,000 with $42,000 recovered. Authorities seek protection for Maria of Quitman as hearings approach.

Tedford Tows Siam Fay Conlan Bates Wentsman Samuel Scrivner Henry Iain Damrwood Bern Nathaniel Smit Wow Bulman St. Joseph Lord Bulman Gelford Smith A. Uoubins Lea Metnes Maria Af Quitman Ain Min Turton

Supreme Court of Georgia Tax Case Ledger Details

The excerpt appears to be a garbled OCR of a Georgia Supreme Court docket or opinion record mentioning parties such as a protection or fiscal matter, corporate names, and administrative references. Readable elements reference Central or Southern press items and a company involved in tax or protective actions, with dates and jurisdiction abbreviated. The readable portion is insufficient for a concrete filing outcome or judgment detail.

Elephant With Four Teeth Spurs Curiosity In N

A fragment notes an elephant showing only elemes teeth, four on each side, sparking questions about its unusual dental count and prompting observers to seek confirmation from experts.

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