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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1915

Page

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Grand Duke Evacuated Warsaw Report Warns Russians Face Retreat

The Times correspondence from London reports Russian critics in Petrograd predicting evacuation of Warsaw with retreat to new fortifications. Military experts see a necessary withdrawal to defenses along Kevno Grodno and Brest Litovsk, risking control of 60 000 square miles of Poland.

London Times of Warsaw Warsaw Ofice Poland Petrograd Baltic Galicia Narew Gora Kalwarya Ga- Hela Sokal Mismen The Red Kevno Grodno Brest Litovsk Russia Narew-Vistula

Germans Expect to Divide Section in War Claims

Critics say political aims rather than strategy drove Russians into East Prussia and Galicia, aiding western allies while causing heavy Austrian and German losses. Petrograd papers suggest the country could be denuded if evacuated.

East Prussia Galicia Petrograd

Weather Prophecy Foresees Light Heat in Georgia

Washington forecast says probable fair weather in Georgia Friday and Saturday with little change in temperature. No significant rain expected as a warm weekend approaches.

Washington Lui Georgia

Becker Dies in Electric Chair After Refusal Plea

Ossining New York sentenced in the Rosenthal murder Becker dies at Sing Sing after his wife’s plea for commutation fails. He writes a final letter attacking Governor Whitman, claiming innocence and detailing alleged media misstatements. The final hour unfolds as Becker faces execution with a last note to the governor.

New York Ossining M. Y Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Whitman Becker Hosenthal Mark Rosenthal Shig State Itman

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Increased Power for Health Board by This Measure

State Board of Health would gain general oversight of inland waters and water sources, with authority to inspect watersheds, approve waterworks and sewage plants, and regulate discharges. A sanitary engineer would review plans, monitor treatment facilities, and monthly checks of filters to prevent waterborne contamination. Revenue from a population-based tax funds the system, expanding enforcement and penalties for violations.

Ray Werner State Board of Health Senate Committee On Hygiene and Sanitation Bonner Board of Health House Werner Georgia Hoe Sala Boara Intes Er Pelgate Enid Board

Judge Stark Considers Quit as Temperance Committee Chair

Judge W W Stark of Jackson county says he will resign as chairman if the house temperance committee does not be allowed to consider statewide measures free from Atlanta local agitation. He cites local anti saloonist pressure and Marion Jackson’s push for local issues as blocking action on prohibition bills. The dispute centers on keeping local interests out of state policy debates to let the committee act for the whole state.

W. W. Stark Jackson County House Temperance Committee House Atlanta WH. Burwell Stark Andrews Jackson Tate Marion Jackson Men and Religion Forward Movement Anti-Saloon League Fairbright Capital City Walter P. Andrews Fulton County Judge Starr Colonel Andrews Coonnel Andrews Mr. Jackson Ag- Jenta Justce Stark Anti- Saloon League

Forged Passports Put Up In Berlin Case

Washington reports ambassador Gerard urged Germany to explain testimony linking German officials to forged American passports given to alleged spies in England. The drive follows cases including Kupferle who died after admitting a forged passport, and Bruckow's London trial, with a passport copied to bear another man’s identity. Carl Reinhard in England received a forged Alfred Gersen passport.

Washington Gerard England Axenta Kupferle State Department Bruckow London Germany Berlin Carl Reinhard Richmond Falmouth United States Heinhard Rotterdam New York Alfred Gersen

Canadians Reach Plymouth on Joint British Force Run

Canadians steam ships Heaperian and Herschel with 1,868 men and 460 horses arrive safely at Plymouth England joining British forces. Men departed from Quebec and were sent to the front by cable dispatches received today.

Plymouth St. John W B Heaperian Herschel Irige Canadian Mounted Rifles

Anti-Saloon League positions cited in Atlanta questions

The text notes that house and temperance committee members were aligned with the Anti-Saloon League or echoed Mr. Jackson s stance on Atlanta issues. Fulbright substitutes allegedly do not repeal key code sections vital to the Men and Religion campaign, a position also held by Dr. Eilchelberger, secretary of the Anti-Saloon League.

House Temperance Committee Anti-Saigon League Mr. Jackson Atlanta Fulbright Jackson Eilchelberger Anti- Saloon League

Filibuster Delays Trial Of Police Chief Beavers Tonight

Councilman J C White leads bid to force Board of Police Commissioners to adjourn the hearing at the police station and move to the auditorium armory It would have housed a large crowd but the move failed after many attendees departed The commission then voted to relocate but did not act before the session ended

Beavers J. C. White Board of Police Commissioners Police Auditorium Armory Auditorium Recorder Auditorium -Armory White Fain Atlanta Recorder’s Auditorium-Armory Charles Cowan John S. Owens Vaughan Favors Station House Charles Hopkins Woodward Police Department

Beavers Trial Sparks Atlanta Police Row Over Auditorium Move

Four witnesses testified as police chief James L. Beavers faced suspension charges amid heated clashes on venue. Alderman Albert Thomson denounced framing while hearings drew crowds, voting nine to three against Beavers as the board debated shifting to the Auditorium Armory.

Key Charles Hopkins Chief Beavers

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