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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
1
Rain and gale prevented Dr Chapman from delivering sermons on Thursday but revival events proceed as planned. Broughton’s contract ends this year. The church maintains schedule despite weather disruptions and continues youth and adult revival activities.
Automobiles from several Atlanta institutions will transport elderly residents to a light Friday afternoon revival at the Tabernacle. Flowers will be pinned on entrants and Dr Chapman will deliver a sermon aimed especially at students from Tach High and other area schools.
The executive committee extended the Chapman Alexander revival at the Tabernacle through the week of March 21 to 26, replacing the Atlanta Bible Conference with Len G Broughton not arriving for the last week of March. Dr Broughton’s schedule shifted after a London call and he may join near Atlanta in early April. Rainy, windy weather reduced attendance, but personal evangelization talks by Ralph Shoiton filled the gaps as hymns and revival fervor sustained the crowd.
Charles P. Fahey, a leading figure in Tennessee organized labor and former battalion fire department member, died suddenly early today in Nashville amid a lifetime of service.
Alderman Armistead led a fight against a 9000 dollar allocation for the city fair arguing for schoolhouse needs and other improvements. The aldermanic board approved the contract after a lengthy session, with Armistead abstaining from reconsideration. The mayor signed the contract as officials from business and boosters witnessed the ceremony. Continued on Page Three.
The Constitution’s advertising pages promise answers to shoppers questions. They guide readers to what to buy and where, offering best value.
Lillian Way Cook an 18 year old Brooklin stenographer was found dead by suicide in West Rock park after a week missing. Police tied the case to Virginius J Mayo also linked to a dual personality and a complicated relationship with Miss Cook and James Dudley. Medical examiner said she died of self inflicted gunshot and appeared in a poor state of health prior to death.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Albert A Wyman under Grant and Arthur died in Washington tonight aged 82. Born in Cornwall Canada he came to the United States as a youth and entered the newspaper business at Ogdensburg New York.
Mothers of Atlanta organize the Atlanta School Improvement Association to press the school board for more schools and better facilities as enrollments surge. The group plans ward committees to study conditions, push for new fresh air schools, and address crowded Girls High and English Commercial School. Officers include Mrs Weather, secretary Mire R Mo Walker, president, and Jessie Muse and Annie T Wise quoted on high school facilities.
The case centers on a February 7 collision on Washington Street near Georgia Avenue that killed fireman Charles A Lowe. Judge George E Johnson found Dittler reckless, set a $1000 bond, and bound him over to criminal court for manslaughter amid testimony about a pavement hole, vehicle speeds, and a fire truck’s siren. Prominent Atlantans testified. defense blamed road hazard and unavoidable crash.
Mrs Wot Love aged 23 of 207 Rawson Street attempted self harm after a quarrel with her husband. She drank half an ounce of carbene poison then acid, was rushed to Grady Hospital where she recovered and may return home today. Her husband, grief stricken, attended the ambulance and cried at her bedside. The police investigated the incident and report the couple had angry words prior to the act.
Police and detectives conducted a citywide curfew operation from midnight onward, resulting in thirty four arrests for loitering and related offenses. The chief ordered thorough street cleansing to remove thieves highwaymen and other troublemakers, with strict late night restrictions for all residents.
Allied fleets press bombardment of Dardanelles forts, with French ships aiding from the sea. Port No 1 captured and guns at Bulair and inner fortifications destroyed as warships push toward Gallipoli defenses. German aid sought but not forthcoming.
In Shreveport Louisiana on March 4 a race riot near Homer left white residents reported killed. Negroes in the Bailey family vicinity drew the outbreak into the neighborhood. The sheriff and deputies left tonight for the scene to quell the disturbance.
In Grayson Georgia E W Richers loses wife and two children to pneumonia within two days. He attended his mother’s funeral Monday and then suffered the loss of his wife and two young children. The deaths occurred during the same period.
Heavy fighting continues along the eastern front with German forces failing to break Russian fortifications at Ossowetz. French attacks persist in Champagne and Aragonne while Russians push German units in north Poland and eastern Galicia amid harsh weather and snowbound fronts.
German forces renew heavy assaults along the Prussian fortifications near Moscow. They deploy large siege guns as fighting intensifies to break the line, while Russian officers evaluate the situation and gains by Berjen on the northern front.
Weather reports predict rain with strong east winds. Saturn day is likely to be fair, colder in the south with the lowest temperatures in local data. Highest and mean temperatures fall below normal. Deficiency since month start noted in inches. Local readings show inches of deficit since January first.
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