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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
12
Notices state that highway meetings linked to the Diag Rahway project will occur today in Birmingham and other locales including Rom anoth ando, Florida. Smaller sessions are planned at Center and Gadi with involvement from the Florida Highway Association.
Maris Leake, surrounded by friends at Terminal Station, departs for the Mexican border to marry W M Richardson, formerly with Consolidated Film and Supply, El Paso. Richardson, recently promoted in the El Paso office, and Leake have been sweethearts two years and plan to settle in El Paso.
Fune aico B Swift of St Joseph Missouri upset in hot morning and afternoon matches to lead as a field narrows at the Trans Mississippi Golf championship in Memphis Tennessee. Contenders include J D Cady of Hook Island and Wick Richardson Memphis Country Club, while other players from Minneapolis New Orleans Houston and Memphis advance amid tight match results.
Emory College at Oxford Georgia closed its term with a large commencement. Senator Nathan F Bryan of Florida delivered the oration on political powers and rights and the constitution. The School of Theology showed strong attendance from multiple states. Professor Haywood Pearce received a Master of Arts degree, and Dr Dickey was honored with LL D. Bishop Candler and others announced fundraising efforts and campus plans for the near future.
Today a Life In the Balance screens as a two reel imp drama starring King Baxgat while When They Were Co Eds a comedy featuring Kadie Moran and Vic Ford plays the bill.
In Athens on June 9 special state finals saw teams from seven districts. Greens boro High’s negative side, led by Reid Montford and Kelso Mullins, captured the state championship after preliminaries where Sylvester and Greensboro teams contended for final places. More than 176 students from twelve districts competed in literary and athletic events. The day featured finals in yelling and the state debate on capital punishment with top teams from around the state. The spelling contest winner will be announced Friday.
About twenty five active former guardsmen organized the Survivors' Association of the Governor's Guard last night in the Ansley hotel. J M Dozer was named permanent chairman with officers Candler Smith and Benson elected. An enrollment of 180 is expected, plus a barbecue planned before July 13.
Theaters showcase Kitty Wardes sensational presence with Gala productions at the Furys and Grand venues. Goren and Zeit present the Return of Aland with strong supporting acts while Jack Wilson charms vaudeville crowds. Francin X Bushman headlines Eswanay features, and Lushan draws crowds with new comedy. Friday and Saturday offer Brother Officers plus a Lone Man in a special program at the Grand.
At the Surhnd theater today the Metro Pictures corporation presents a romantic story Her Own Way starring Florence Reed and Maxthe Bina. The production, secured from Metro’s producing campinis for a season, features fashionably staged scenes in ballroom settings and wedding arcs, with Reed delivering strong dramatic presence amid social intrigue. The latest women’s fashions in the ballroom and wedding sequences promise stylish visuals.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce board rejects the Alexander shipping bill opposed by President Whilton. A special committee study aligns with the U S Chamber of Commerce majority. The group plans to appear before legislature on a $10,000 extension for agricultural work plus $25,000 state funds under Smith Lever. An entertainment event for legislators is planned. Colonel Fred J Faxon was named chairman. Epis Brown elected to the board to succeed G R A Hobson. Hawking and Selig railroad agents joined Chamber membership, represented in Atlanta by L C Matthews.
Dave Sinkowitz of 192 East Hunter Street and Pat Kelley, arrested at Five Pelots by Officers Scout and Shaw, charged with pickpocketing J. W. McWilliams Sr. during a streetcar ride. Sinkowitz captured in a poolroom. another arrest for disorderly conduct and robbery followed. Bond set at 200 for Sinkowitz, 1,000 for each PICKPOCKETING suspect.
In Poughkeepsie New York six members of the Vassar College class reported engagements to be married after commencement week. The event caps a season of notable life milestones as students balance graduation with wedding plans.
The devotion starts Friday at 9 o clock mass with ustal novena services nightly at 4 o clock. Father Finnian delivers a sermon as Rev. Father Joyeah Morris C S P sings the high mass on Sunday at 10:90 P M. Sunday masses at 7 AM and 10:30 AM. The 40 hours ends after the last mass and dinner at 1 PM hosted by Father Jackson.
Mrs B S Dickinson aged 68 died Wednesday at local hospital leaving husband five daughters and three sons among survivors. James M Webber aged 81 died at 18 Melrose Ave Decatur with nephew F H Webber as survivor. Henry M Roberts 24 died at 40 Tumiin street leaving sister Mrs W A Atcheson. D M Hudson 74 died at Confederate veterans home and body sent to Poole chapel. Canada has over 30 000 acres of canal suited to alfalfa growing.
Thomasville city council, Thomasville Ga, Special, decided to seek voter approval on an improvement bonds issue for near term projects. Sidewalk paving auditorium water works high plant white way and municipal ice plant are listed as separate items to be voted on individually, date not fixed.
Gwinnett superior court adjourned after a record day. Judge Brand returned to Athens as a special grand jury cleared the jail of twenty two prisoners on the county's expensa account. Sixteen true bills were found. twelve traverse for one day. six defendants pleaded guilty and ten were found guilty in one day. Most cases involved misdemeanors.
Pelham Ga June 9 special the first car of Georgia cantaloupes of the season will be loaded at Pelham Friday by Dr D A Spence He bought 110 acres and plans to ship several cars next week He shipped the first car from the point last year on June 17 Cantaloupe and melons good in this section expected to move rapidly in ten days to two weeks A single central station of a German electric company supplies current to the surrounding villages.
New York reports show a mixed cotton market with early selling pressured by political developments and weather concerns in Texas and the Delta. Receipts and market tone shifted through the day as buyers absorbed offerings, with the near term outlook cautious amid trade jitters and demand from aborts.
A jumble of market comments from New York and Chicago reports on June stocks, gold imports, and currency, with mentions of Bethlehem Steel at melt price, copper price moves, and United States Alcohol. Also notes on dairy, poultry, and eggs prices across states, reflecting a tense financial backdrop and unsettled commodity markets.
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