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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1915

Page

2

Stromboli Wins Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park

Stromboli, August Belmont’s 4-year-old chestnut gelding, won the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park by a length, with Jackson second and Sharpshooter third. Belmont’s top owners and riders faced no serious injuries as officials kept the placements.

New York Stromboli Belcoont Belcont Park Jockey Club Issy Garrison Belmont Beluame Yietory Xue Wassara Nersening Lemaire Brooklyn Brynce Turner Will Strambol Rell Johnny McTagsarl McKeever Fablme Cothey Gainer Thea Mepe Strombali Sharpanders Birtrabel Sam Jackson Sharpshooter Hodge Berrow Buckhorn Cainer Addie M Jackers

Volley Ball Excitement Fills Young Men's Christian Association Night

Lsidre hosts a lively summer league ice night with Buckle Waters Atkinson Morrison Hill and others in intense matches. Buckle's team loses 75 to 24 while Morrison’s squad wins 27 to 21 and Hill’s side takes 18 to 8. Visitors learn the game as public invites persist for Wednesday evenings.

Lsidre Greenburg Buckle Waters Boykin Atkinson Smith Morrigan

Williams Defeated by Griffin in National Tennis Championship

Francisca July 14 R Norris Williams of Harvard national tennis champion was defeated today by Clar ence J Griffin of California in the 16th round of the exposition lens championship. Williams was the last Eastern player remaining in singles. Four California players enter the semi finals tomorrow with Maurice Mc Laughlin facing J Strachan and C J Griffin to play William Johnstone.

Aus Francisca R. Norma Willams Harvard Clarence J. Grinin California Exposition Lens Chammionshine Williams Maurice McLaughlin J. Strachan C. J. Griffin William Johnstone

Tornado Intervenes As Decatur Rockford Fans Rescued

On July 14 members of the Decatur and Rockford clubs of the Three Teague toddy rescued a score of persons buried when a miniature tornado ripped through the grandstand. None of the spectators were seriously injured.

Decatur Rockford Teague

Covington Beats Monticello 3-2 In Local Tilt

In Covington Georgia a July game ended Covington 3 Monticello 2. Batteries Greesting Newsom Cellier and Gibson contributed hits and Greesting earned the win. Covington showed late scoring spark and solid defense to secure the victory.

Covington Monticello Specialystun Tiernan Monticellin Greesting Newsom Cellier Mibson B. Colley Tame

16 Inning Scoreless Battle at Central Association Game

In Vedar itunads Iowa on July 14 Cedar Rapids players Selbola and Garrett faced off in a scoreless 16 inning game. Selbola allowed eight hits while Garrett held two opponents to five runs and did not yield a walk. Serbold fanned six in the lengthy pitchers duel.

Vedar Itunads Iowa Piteh- Seueli Cedar Rapids Garrett Selbola JFAY Remen Serbold

France Marks Quiet Fourth of July Celebration

Paris observes France’s national day with restrained commemorations rather than public revelry. Flags fade, banners replace the tri color, and crowds honor Rouget de Lisle at the Invalides while President Poincaré extols vigilance and unity in a war forged resolve.

Paris Francé Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle Choisy-le-Roi Hotel Des Invalides Place de la Concorde de Lisle Paris Fund For the Relief of Poincare Poincaré Tabmnet Senate Chamber Marseillagse Paincare Wilhelmstrasse Nuremberk

The Reward at Strand Theater today

The Reward a four act drama featuring Hessle Barriscale with Arthur Maude at the Strand Theater today The chorus girl's life tale told behind the scenes is a strong moral feature praised on its prior Strand run and re screened for those who missed it The film promises intense human interest and a vivid backstage view for audiences new to its story

Strand Theater Harmas Hessle Barriscale Arthur Maude Shia Strand St Polnte

Atlanta Independents Triumph Over Ellete Park 6 to 5

The Atlanta Independents defeated Ellete Park in a tight game 6 to 5. Heavy hitting and fast fielding highlighted the win as Gable pitched well for the victors. Score by innings shows Independents with a strong finish.

Atlanta Independents Ellete Park Gable Indlnga RHE Independents Callene Park Chappel Crowley Allen

No-Hit No-Run Game By Oeschger For Providence

Joe Oeschger former Philadelphia National pitcher hurled a four inning no hit no run game for Providence against Toronto in the International league. Providence won by one run as Oeschger scored the tally. Twenty seven batters faced Kin and only Luque reached first on a base on balls.

Providence Joe Oeschger Philadelphia Natonal Toronto Oeschger Luque

Powder Springs Defeats Jasville In Local Game

Powder Springs Ga July 14 Powder Springs defeated Doug Jasville in an interesting game on the former's grounds this afternoon. Score was 3 to 0. Pitching by Chandlers and strong all round work by first baseman Mier highlighted the locals. Powder Springs players include Pullock Chandler Lan drum Coughshire Harden Itring fellow. The club has played five regional games, winning them all.

Powder Springs Doug Jasvile Chandlers Mier Chandler Landrum Couglashire Harden Itringfellow

Four New Temples for Mystic Shrine

Seattle July 14 The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine announced the establishment of new temples in four cities and a dispensation. past dispensations for Fort Worth and Springfield became effective, with Houston and Knoxville temples arising after delays. Roanoke will wait a year. The council will select a convention city tomorrow and elect officers below imperial potentate.

Seattle Wash Imperial Council Mystic Shrine Fort Worth Texas Springfield Ill Houston Knoxville Tenn Roanoke

Georgia Leaders Discuss Western and Atlantic Lease

State officials debate the future of the Western and Atlantic line and Chattanooga terminal, urging costful examination of the lease, avoiding condemnation, and establishing an agency to protect state railroad property, with talks on a parallel line and revenue implications. Authorities warn against monopoly or discrimination while considering a new long term lease and sinking fund for protection.

Chattanooge Chattanooga State of Tennessee Mr. Alexander Borot Alexander Georgia Ogi Jie Witton State Railroad Commission Brown Ple Tt. &N Southern Central Grown

Island of Regeneration Opens at Forsyth With Edith Storey

A six reel feature film Island of Regeneration opened two days ago at the Forsyth theater and drew large afternoon and evening crowds. The Vitagraph production stars Edith Storey and is adapted from a Cyrus Townsend Brady story. It will have its last showing today at Forsyth.

Forsyth Theater Vitagrash Company Edith Storey Cyrus Townsend Brady Jahope

NO BOMBS DISCOVERED ON THE HOWTH HEAD

Norfolk Va July 14 The British steamship Howth Head arrived safely after a warning of bombs aboard proved false. The ship was searched at Cape Henry with no explosives found. Captain Moora said he knew nothing of the warnings and will proceed to Trubiin Belfast after coaling.

Norfolk New Orleans Moora Cape Henry Trubiin Belfast Pearce Howth Peron Napier Avonmouth Fugland

Miners to quit work despite government act

London July 14: Despite the war act applied to coal, many miners in South Wales plan to stop work tomorrow. The South Wales union executive voted against continuing work and delegates will meet as Merthyr miners decide not to resume.

London South Wales Federation of Miners United Kingdom Executive Council The South Wales Union Allike Willest Miners’ Federation Cardim Wales the South Wales Union Tn Lke Merthyr

Chinese Students in American Schools Highlight Ties to US

Asheville July 14 The count of 14000 Chinese students in American schools contrasts with about 300 in Japan, seen as evidence of Chinese friendship to the United States and unfriendly toward Japan. Dr T C Chao of Souchow University spoke at a Southern Methodist mission conference urging American missionaries in China and noting Chinese audiences eager for gospel and industrial education.

Asheville N.C Japan United States T. C. Chao Sou- Chow University China Southern Methodist Church Lake Junaluska Chao Dr. Chao Amer Mueses Chuva

Absinthe is barred at the French front

Washington reports that French fighting lines ban absinthe with a March 17 decree prohibiting its production sale and transport. Officials say trenches troops may drink only water when available and rear line soldiers may have a quarter litre of ordinary wine daily. No hard liquor is permitted throughout the army.

Washington Forte

Dublin Defeats Home Rule Resolution in City Council

Dublin July 34. By a vote of 22 to 0 the city corporation refused to endorse a resolution demanding the name rule act be put into operation across Ireland on September 16. The body also expressed confidence that John Redmond will select the fastest means to a settlement. A disorderly scene followed the vote as councillors were restrained from fisticuffs.

Dublin Ireland John B. Redmong Bariamentary Redmond

Attorneys Still Work To Save Charles Becker

New York lawyers pursue a possible new trial for Charles Becker in the Rosenthal murder case. A letter allegedly by jack Rose is claimed to be in possession of Becker’s counsel, suggesting Webber and Vallon are framing Becker and urging an urgent meeting.

Charles Becker New York Jack Rose Ylar Herman Rosenthal Rose Toroho Becker W. Bourke’ Cochran Webber Vallon

Ogden and family driven from Mexico to Laredo

George Ogden and sixteen family members reached Laredo Texas saying they were driven from Villa Guerrero Mexico by soldiers persecution. They traveled by wagon from a ruined 100 acre dairy farm and endured a long trip with hundreds of sick people.

Laredo Texas George Ogden Famy Mexico Villa Guerrero Tampico Qgden

Edison and Daniels to Hold Conference

Secretary Daniels and Thomas A. Edison will discuss the proposed navy bureau of invention and the civilian advisory board Edison is to head. Daniels hopes to learn Edison's views on potential members for the advisory board during a conference at Edison's Orange New Jersey home tonight.

Washington Paniels Thomas A. Edison Navy Bureau of Invention Civilian Advisory Board Mr. Edison Orange N. J Teaniels

French flags sold in Atlanta to aid France relief

Six thousand French flags were sold by fifty young ladies of Atlanta on Wednesday to raise funds for suffering women and children in France. Dr. F E May of the Georgia war relief committee said the final amount will be counted and telegraphed to France. He called the event a success and thanked supporters.

France Debria Froges Atlanta F. E. May Georgia War Relief Committee For Alles Dr. May

Rome Charter Amendment Favored by House Committee

A Rome city charter amendment bill to extend recall to twelve months and empower the city commission to license regulate and control near beer sales was recommended to pass by the house committee on counties and county matters amid pro charter opposition led by Seaborn Wright and local prohibitionists. Delegations from Macon also urged changes to exclude South Macon from city limits. the measure was opposed by Bibb representative Alve Barfield and the committee recommended not to pass.

Rome Flord House Committee On City of Home Hay City Commission South Afacan South Macon Sil Representat Alve

Murder and $80,000 theft alleged in Iowa case

July 14 in Reford Iowa witnesses testified at the hearing of Sittes Dunts man an Iowa pioneer charged with murder in the death of Nathaniel Smith a Missouri Seattle man and the alleged theft of 90000 Mrs Elizabeth Benson sister of Mata Cost the trial heard the gang discussed disposal of the money Samuel Anderson testified his treasure chest search was corroborated by his brothers Robert and Henry It was expected the Huntar Manta case would end tomorrow with further hearings for Samuel Scrivner and John Darmewood connected to the murder.

Ford Iowa Sittes Duntsman Nathaniel Smith Elizaveth Tenson Mata Porter Sary Smith Suntaman Anesteg Robert Henry Hunta Samuet Scrivner John Vwenry Darmewood

Telegrapher Mohan Dies After Africa Service

Washington July 24 Richard D Mohay one of the few surviving comrades of Haron Dhanis in Belgian Congo work and the last white survivor of the party that connected the coast of the dark continent by telegraph died yesterday at Foal Oak Missouri from motor wounds after twenty years service in Africa He was decorated by Belgium France and the sultan of Zanzibar for mediation with the British force He aided efforts to curb Arab slave traffic and cannibalism Mohun went to Africa twenty years ago as commercial agent of the United States in the Congo and led a life devoted to the dark continent Mohun was 30 years old.

Washington Richard D.mohay Haron’ Dhanis Goastn Foal Oak Africa Mohun Baeland Belgium France

American physician held as German spy

Wheeling leaders report Dr. L Coyle, a prominent Wheeling physician, is claimed held in Toronto as a German spy. A postcard received by Dr. J M Heath alleges the jail message asking for credentials. Toronto authorities deny any detention of Dr. Coyle and dispute the claim.

Wheeling W. V2 Dr.l. Coyle Toronto Canada J. M.S Heath Hich Hera Hiferts Dr. Coyle Yoroniy Dr. Corlet Carl Laing Jett

Airships for Britain 16 built in wartime record

Tendon July 14 reports show airship No 16 was under construction in 1914 as Britain expanded airship program. The accounts place sixteen combatant airships in service by end of last fiscal year, with total costs above 570 million dollars.

Avaise Great Britshte

Berlin Sees Mixed U.S. Reaction to German Note on Submarines

Berlin reports conflicting views on how American papers handle Germany’s submarine warfare note. British and French agencies quote U.S. editors selectively, with some sources downplaying war talk while others note potential gains for German aims. German outlets urge calm, deny U.S. reactions will derail negotiations, and warn against misleading quotations.

Berlin London Germany United States Kreuz Zotane Taxes Zeiting Biersen Zeitung Bitish Great Beytee France Kreuz Hentung America Acanuuel Reuter No Haper Nass Boersen Zeitung Arts Washington Wennot Roersen Zeitung A 1 Britain Great Britain Tages Zeitung

Submarine Toll in June Reported by Overseas Agency

A June bulletin states German submarines sank several Allied ships including Bellieh Ahres Freeh and a Belgian merchantman. Total entente losses reach about 125000 tons. Human losses are described as small as submarines afforded ample warning and time for crew to abandon ship when no resistance was offered.

Berlin Overseas Agency Dlehing Ufe

Calls for Officers to Arrest a Lodger McAfee

Aged man McAfee was arrested after an alleged assault at Mrs AL Withers home on 5 Duda Avenue. Withers reported he forced entry, attacked her, and fled through a back window to a neighbor’s home, claiming a conspiracy to rob him and hidden savings. He was to be given a hearing next Tuesday.

McAfee Withe Mra AL AL Withers Duda Avenue Bre Withers Elise

Uncertain incident at Herndon street front porch

A disjointed report describes a late hour event near 60 South Johnson Street involving a barber and a deceased person. Details are unclear due to fragmented text, but it references an incident on a porch and mentions a restobarrier and Herndon street. No clear names or outcomes are preserved.

Teilime Jiehson Herndon

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