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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
10
The public was not given time to show cause, so the committee sent back the revised tax ordinance to the tax committee. It includes amendments reducing several business licenses that had been substantially increased, with many lines of business seeing license increases blocked or revised.
London reports women are caring for the wounded and saving money to support good causes. Suffragists have caused little government trouble, while militants aid soldiers, possibly softening Parliament after the war. American women endure sufferings and turn to Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pills for relief from backache nervousness and digestive ills.
An early 20th century health advertisement urges meat eaters to clear poisons from meat fermentation. It promotes Jacobs Liver Salt as a gentle remedy that cleanses the liver and intestines, removes uric acid, and supports rebuilding strength without harsh drastic medicines. It claims widespread availability at Jacobs stores and druggists.
The Atlanta City Council discussed public notice of committee meetings and reconsidered a charter change to allow a municipal farm for drug users. Proposals included separating tax assessor duties from clerks and restricting board of education members with book concerns. A delegation was urged to support a charter amendment.
New Orleans June 7 The Louisiana Supreme Court set aside an absolute divorce decree granted to the Duke of Mass satis from his wife of Florence Italy The court ruled such a decree is not provided for in Italian law and the Louisiana ruling based on an Italian separation decree was unlawful The duke and his second wife Countess Rita Zucconi are in Italy The first wife had obtained a separation decree in Florence and he settled on her and their daughter with about a million and a half dollars
New York June 7 William O'Reilly builder of Tervaty was jailed for $20,000 bail after changing his mind about testifying against wire tappers Fred Gondor and James Fitzgerald who allegedly swindled him of 17000. He became a material witness after grand jury found true bills.
Werner Horn a German army officer arraigned for explosives carried from New York to Canada but alleges act of war exempts him from U S jurisdiction. He filed a demurrer and plea to dismiss on jurisdiction grounds. Judge Storton scheduled a hearing for Wednesday.
Walter L. Marr the Buick chief engineer, designer of Buick’s first motor, visits Atlanta as guest of George D. McCutcheon to discuss the south as a potential permanent headquarters for Buick engineering. The gathering with southern Buick salesmen at the Anstey hotel highlights debates on Signal Mountain as a future site and the new 1916 six cylinder Buick models and valve in head technology.
Alderman McDonald sought to strike the 7500 summer school item, arguing city needs for other school improvements. Supporters called the summer program a major innovation, enabling 1300 underpromoted children to progress. the June sheet total funded summer school and a lot purchase for South Pryor Street School, with broader city department appropriations and revenue estimates outlined.
Atlantic City June 7 The annual convention of Iith Abraham adopted resolutions calling for an American Jew congress with all Jews in the United States invited to participate to emancipate Hebrews worldwide from restrictions The resolutions thanked President Wilson for vetoing the illiterate immigration law and expressed gratitude to Secretary Bryan for efforts to relieve Jewish oppression in Russia Poland and elsewhere The convention voted for a 20 cent per capita tax to fund aid in the war zone
Mrs. Joe Pennage of 240 Bass Street testified Monday that fourteen years of drinking and abuse by her husband forced her to leave. She recounted him following her, denying care, and bricking at him. The recorder urged separation if peace could not be kept. Beth Pennage was fined ten dollars and seventy five cents and ordered to support her husband in the future.
Jefferson County organizers call a Friday morning meeting at 11 o clock in Louisville to discuss securing the eastern branch of the Dixie Highway for Jefferson Baldwin Washington Burke Jenkins Bulloch and Chatham counties. W. T. Anderson and local officials sign the Louisville invitation urging county boards and leading citizens to attend.
The ministry of labor reports France's industrial situation as satisfactory with signs of continued improvement. In April seventy seven percent of plants operated employing eight percent of the normal war workers, while unemployment stood at seventeen percent though mobility reduces net joblessness. Some regions face near idle conditions.
London reports that McKenna and Signor Carcano concluded a formal arrangement for financial cooperation after talks in Nice on June 4 and 5. The two governments agree to coordinate use of financial resources with the same spirit that guides naval and military collaboration, with officials from the Bank of England and Italy’s treasury directing the accord.
Dr. Lee W Staton fifty a widely known physician of this town was killed when a carriage wheel came off the vehicle he rode in and he was thrown to the street, striking his head. The accident occurred tonight as Bunty lasting and the wheel failed.
The National American Woman Suffrage conference in Chicago condemned the Congressional Union for harming the suffrage cause and opposing political parties that back women’s rights. The unanimous resolution faulted the Union for defeats in Nebraska and South Dakota and for tactics that stifled debate.
Washington reports a Kiakata meeting of Russia China and Mongolia to establish a treaty on Outer Mongolia. The pact guarantees Mongolia autonomy under the right of China and Russia to consult on external affairs while affirming Russia’s influence. Inner Mongolia remains under Japanese jurisdiction per Dekin accords.
June reports from Athens say King Constantine’s wound looks better though he had a night of vomiting. Temperature later measured at 37.6 C, with officials hopeful the crisis eased and recovery possible.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for bladder and kidney troubles. It claims relief from frequent nighttime urination, swollen ankles, dizziness, and diabetes, promising renewed sleep after several doses and continued use.
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