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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
5
Roma reports Austrian attempts to cut off Sam Leth failed while Italian forces push forward at multiple plateau points along the Jaonze. Fighting continues with high intensity for days as both sides reinforce positions.
A long war bureau dispatch reports Austro Hungarian and German troops pressing on the eastern front. Russian forces retreat toward Ivangorod fortress as fighting rages along the Vistula and in the Carpathian and Italian theaters with attacks and counterattacks near Gorizia and the Dolomites.
Vienna reports a new official statement on May 6 announcing major Allied setbacks in the Russian front west of the Vistula. The text describes the enemy fortresslike main position as having been overcome, marking another bold German success in the theater.
Paris reports a tense battle front across northern Lorraine and the Vosges with French forces advancing north of Munster claiming the Linge summit and foothold near the Vosges while Russian reports cite 1,500 prisoners and heavy clashes along the Vistula and Bug fronts with counterattacks near Kavka and Balytse Pravniki.
San Francisco hosts the Rotary clubs convention with over 1900 registrations. Albert Adams of Atlanta named sergeant at arms as leaders include Wren D Albert of Minneapolis and Robert Carnell of Houston. A gala banquet at the Palace Hotel set a banquet record with 1900 attendees and lavish quantities of food and silverware.
Louie L Rawson died in New York Thursday at about 3 40 am as friends received word in Atlanta. The body will be brought to Atlanta for funeral arrangements to be announced later. He held a position with Macey and Co in New York after graduating from Vanderbilt University. He had previously served as secretary of Gate City Coffin Company in Atlanta and later moved to New York fifteen years ago. Survived by three sisters Mrs W R Hammond Mrs Henry Johnson and Mrs TP Westmoree all of Atlanta and brother Sydney J Rawson Red Level Oklahoma. He was brother of the late W Rawson of Atlanta.
Marion Jackson pressed prohibition measures before the house temperance committee and cited Men and Religion bulletins and a locker club dispute in Atlanta. Mr Andrews of Fulton challenged him over misrepresented facts, noting a fatal Atlanta locker club incident involved a man who had not drunk in three years. The tense exchange touched on pig hunting laws and a clause attributed to Wise, with the committee deferring action to Tuesday at 2 PM.
The Senate adjourned as lawmakers debated creating a state auditor to supervise accounts and disbursements. The measure, read section by section, passed several amendments and would appoint an official to certify state funds and issue warrants through the state treasurer. The Senate supported related bills and a resolution funding the governor’s mansion.
Mrs Gaugh, wife of a local farmer, died after starting a kitchen fire while feeding chickens on July 22. The blaze spread rapidly before she realized danger, and she perished at 8 30 in the morning. Her husband, who died three years earlier, was also mentioned in connection with farm life. Funeral services were planned for 10 o clock tomorrow morning.
Milledgeville Ga July 22 Special Frank Reid of Columbus serving a murder term cut Charles Miller in the abdomen in the tuberculosis hospital at the state prison farm. Doctors Hall and Compton attended the wounded man and said the wound may not be fatal. Officials deny details as two inmates argued over the Frank case and a knife was used after a morning search failed to find it.
The article lists multiple state appropriations proposals including increases for the Agricultural School at Dahlonega maintenance funds for Normal schools in Athens and Valdosta, Augusta, and a large sum for the Lubbie school fund. Also recommended are Smith Lever act appropriations for 1916 and 1917, Deaf School at Cave Spring maintenance, and specific allocations for Third District Agricultural School in Americus, pension disbursements, law improvements at the state farm and reformatory, and governor mansion repairs.
Miss Maggie Cowan, in poor health, drank wood alcohol and was rushed by Grady hospital ambulance to the clinic Thursday night. She stated a wish to end her life and left a note begging whoever found her body to break the pews of her death gently for her sister.
Methodist stewards praised council members who voted against licensing locker clubs at a Druid Hill church meeting Tuesday evening. Dr FC Wintes West End spoke on the local situation and urged stewards to assist efforts to curb clubs and saloons. W 8 witha and R A Broyles also spoke as James Mayson chaired the session.
Hearing drew prominent business figures from across the state as the Senate Committee On Insurance reviewed a bill to permit many to issue policies without the risk borne by established firms. Critics warned the form of insurance would discriminate against longtime carriers by charging them full licensing fees while new insurers pay a fraction.
Alberta voters approve a liquor act by nearly two to one, prohibiting liquor in the province except Lethbridge, as the plan heads to immediate effect with enforcement starting July 1. The measure marks a sweeping move toward dry status across most cities.
A heated hearing of the constitutional amendments committee led by Vr Myrick of Chatham ended with a 0 to 45 vote against the proposed Look county creation. Nashville delegates protested the old county bonus cut while speakers clashed over Cook County’s fate and local politics.
A meeting on Sunday at the Warricktonies Welfare Mercy Home at 176 Falk Street will discuss methods to stamp out vice among Atlanta residents and Fulton county. Dr J Colfax Rameau of Varice temple to lead, with several city leaders invited to attend.
At a House Ways and Means subcommittee meeting key voices urged reform of auto taxes and licensing. Proposals include higher vehicle taxes, revised registration fees, and new licensing measures to support road funding and regulatory modernization. The discussion highlighted opposition and support from lawmakers and industry representatives amid a push for clearer, more effective rules.
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