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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1915

Page

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Licenses Granted for Near Beer Saloons and Locker Clubs in Atlanta

General council approved 152 renewals for near beer saloons with four dissenting votes while a lobby over locker clubs paused all twenty renewal applications to an adjourned session next Monday. Mayor Woodward reportedly opposes joint operation of pool rooms with near beer venues, and debates over salaries for public school teachers continued with policy changes and proposed reforms.

General Council Counell Mariyn Jackson Men and Religion Forward Movement Jackson Comel Mr. Jackson Edwin Johnson Police Committee Johoson Orville Hall Johnson Atlanta Council Thomson J. L. McCord C. W- Smith J. C. White A. T. Peacock Beer Aalcona J. ¢. ‘White Beer Aaroons Woodward Connell J. N. Ragsdale Claude Ashley Board of Education Sim Dallas Street Council Roolforce Company

Supreme Court invalidates grandfathers clause in voting cases

Washington June 22 Supreme Court declares Oklahoma and Annapolis Maryland laws restricting voting rights based on race or ancestral eligibility unconstitutional. Chief Justice White states pre Fifteenth Amendment conditions cannot be carried forward. Decision upholds convictions of two Oklahoma officials and awards damages to three Maryland voters. Continued on Page Nine.

Washington Supreme Court Oklahoma Annapolis White South Soliier McReynolds Olahams Maryland Annapolia Justice White

Constitution Advertising Appeals to Bargain Hunters

The article extols shoppers who pride themselves on getting more for less. It frames bargain hunting as a widespread trait, especially among women, and presents Constitution Advertising as the guide to prudent spending and smart shopping before downtown visits.

Constitution

Convicts in Uproar Over Honor System Break at State Penitentiary

At the state penitentiary 1600 convicts were locked in cells and 1300 main dining hall inmates shouted threats against Jos Campbell the sole suspect in the fire death of Mrs Odette Bordeaux Allen wife of the warden. Guards quelled the disturbance with clubs as coroner’s inquest on the burned body continued.

JoUet Jos Campbell Walter Edwards Nezro Edmund Allen State Campbell Convita Allen Odette Marie Bordeaux Merry Widow P.D. Clarkson Fidwards Michael Kane

Publisher W. H. Rand Dies in Connecticut

New Haven June 21 W H Rand longtime head of Hana McNally Co publisher died at his daughter Mrs Henry W Chappell home after a period of illness Friends recall his work in the local printing and publishing industry during his career

New Haven Conn H. Rand Hana, McNally & Co Henry W. Chappell

Attorney for Becker Sees Whitman Today

Albany June 31 reports Martin T Manton attorney for Charles Becker on death row for Herman Roventhal murder will confer with Governor Whitman in private at the executive chamber tomorrow. A public plea for life of Becker expected after the lawyers talk with the governor and Mrs Becker likely to join later.

Albany Martin T Manton Charles Becker Herman Roventhal Whitman Mantan

Five Death Sentences Upheld in Mississippi Executions Set

Jackson Mississippi reports the state supreme court affirmed five death sentences today with August 6 named for execution. J Johnson and Tabor, both white men, were convicted of murder in Warren County and against a daughter in law respectively, while three Black defendants were also sentenced to die for racially related killings.

Jackson Miss Mia~ Will Supreme Court J. Johnson A. E. Brewer Warren County Tabor

Blockade Denounced by American Importers

New York June 21 Importers of goods from Germany and Austria met and passed a resolution protesting belligerents interfering with non contraband goods shipped from neutral ports in neutral vessels to U S ports. The protest follows the British order in council and aims toward President Wilson.

New York Germany Austria Wilton Porte United States

German Specialist Cares For Sultan In Constantinople

Berlin reports Professor Jamea Adolf Israel, renowned German specialist, is at the side of Sultan Mehamed in Constantinople. Commissioned by the Turkish embassy on June 11, he sits at the Vizier Kiosk? to tend the ruler through the end of next week.

Berlin London Jamea Adolf Israel Sultan Mehamed Constantinople Tasesblatt Turkey Israel Vildia

Teutons Close In On Lemberg As Russians Retreat

London reports Austro German forces tighten ring around Lemberg with Russian withdrawal orders north and south. Foe advances near Skemierek and Rawka, while Grand Duke Nicholas pulls back from Grodek and the Dniester line. In the west Paris notes French gains near Arras and in Lorraine, with progress at Metzeral and Argonne bombardments.

London Lemberg Nouthern von Mackensen Rawka Solkien Skemierek Vivulet Dniester Grand Duke Michelas Bukowina Vienna Lerberg Ney Grodek Nicholas Adrawal Paris Arras Souchex Ers Lorraing Vosges Metzeral Berlin Argonne Paria

Pope Benedict on War Acts and Peace Hope

The interview published in Paris quotes Pope Benedict expressing horror at wartime acts including the sinking of the Lusitania and the bombardment of Louvain. He calls for neutrality for the Vatican, urges peace, and notes Belgian hostages and Allied blockades harming civilians while warning against future condemnations of crimes. The pope emphasizes neutrality, restraint, and the search for truth amid conflicting reports.

Paris la Liberte Pope Benedict Louis Lamaple Roma Holy See Lucan Annette Rheims Paria M. Lamaple Treant Vatican Mercder Malines von Bisning Belgium Lualtawl Eushania France Italy Queston

Frank Starts Prison Work Amid Crowd Dispersed by Militia

Atlanta’s day of turmoil follows Leo M. Frank’s commutation as crowds of about 1200 moved toward Governor Slaton’s Buckhead home. Police arrested many. Major Catron and Lt. Parker were injured by missiles. Frank arrived at Milledgeville to begin a life sentence, praising the governor and asserting his innocence.

Frank L. T. Catron Arnold Parker Slaton Atlanta Leo M. Frank John M. Slaton Buckhead Fifth Regiment Brick 4. T. Catron Hest Senate Chamber Sherif Mangum Milledgeville Segerta Mangum Macon Meledgeville Dell Amt Prison Commission J. M. Burke Smith Guarda

Dorseys Statement On Slaton And Frank Clemency

Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey issued a statement denouncing clemency for Leo M. Frank and explaining why he opposed the governor's commutation. He notes Frank's guilty verdict upheld by multiple courts and says he did not plea before the pardon board, citing influence to overturn justice. He mentions Governor Slaton and the law firm Rosser Slaten Phillips.

Hugh Dorsey Slaton Dorsey Frank Newnan Marietta Woodstock Valdosta Mary Phagan John B. Slaton Leo M. Frank Cane Hugh M. Dorsey State Board of Wardens Leo Frank Supreme Court of Georgia State Supreme Court United States District Court Supreme Court of United States Friends of State Board of Pardony Paredon Board Courts of Justice Veraid Pardon Board Justier Slaten Rosser, Slaten. & “Phillips

Weather Prophecy FAIR Washington June 31 Forecast

Weather forecast from Washington reports fair interior conditions with probable showers along the coast Tuesday. Variable temperatures are noted with lower and higher readings, mean temperatures around 71.7 degrees, with rainfall of 24 hours totaling. excess and deficiency figures are given for the month and year.

Washington Grersia Mendin Aegee

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