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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1915
Page
8
A split watch in the police court Tuesday afternoon caused a jump in fines from around $2 when Recorder Johnson presided to $10 to $25 after Judge Snoth took the bench. New Councilman Charles Whiteford Smith acted as judge to allow the recorder to attend a Red Men's meeting, affecting the fines in the latter cases.
In an executive session the Senate confirmed four of the five Federal Trade Commission nominees, withholding George Rublee of New Hampshire. Republicans opposed Rublee, while Democrats backed him. Debates over minority representation continued as the session stretched, with indication it might run to morning.
In Valhalla SC on March 2 the murder trial of WM McClure Woodrow Campbell Dc Kay S Adenes William Kay and John McDonald began for the killing of Green Gibson a Black man during a race riot at Fair Play on December 20 The state charges murder of Gibson but the defendants refuse to stand trial for lynching They claim the wounder was a white man and not a white mob witnesses say a Black man Tom Speighty was whipped before a pitched battle left three Black men dead
London reports Germany favors a U S plan to curb naval warfare by avoiding drifting mines and stopping the use of neutral flags on merchant ships. Germany seeks to guard neutral shipping through international law and a mutual understanding with Britain, while allowing some controlled imports for peaceful use.
Reports say states may push a basis for talks easing the embargo on neutral commerce if officials approve the approach. England's response is expected to be delayed, with many watching for Britain's stance on proposed war measures. Rockefeller Foundation representatives arrive in Guatemala City to combat hookworm with local aid. The Constitution prints a 96 page biographical work on Dr Chapman and Mr Alexander, priced 25 cents at the office or 30 cents by mail.
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