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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1915

Page

10

Judge Lambdin Picks Savannah as Home for New Judge

Washington dispatch reports Judge Wallace W Lambdin chosen as the new federal district judge for Georgia's southern district. He will move to Savannah, with his residence later confirmed, and John W Bennett of Wheatecres accompanying him to the White House for appointment discussions. Strong endorsements valued, including Laward Brown and other Georgia figures, amid White House talks and department disclosures.

John Corrigan Washington Wallace W Lambdin Southern District of Georgia John W . Bennett WWeatecre+s White House William J Harmis Wwileon Lambdiz Wavcross Savannah Tambdin Department of Justice Senate Maton Robinson John Allen Willedgeville Joseph E Pottle Charles J Bartlett McBartlett Georgia Jon the Gil Biatch Federal Trade Cmmission Smail Laward Brown Atlanta Tambolini White Nanse Flaving Gulf Wilson Corgi

Washit lon Waren 2 Congress and the long session ends

Senators and Representatives celebrated the end of a two year legislative grind as voting adjourned with hopes for a long vacation. Mentioned were filibuster rules, cloture talks, and calls for a quieter Capitol as Washington prepared for a pause amid national pressures.

Gongress Satellie Congress Neot Gether Hopnie Senate Wilson Ani

Oklahoma official faces impeachment vote by House

The Oklahoma House adopted an 88 to 6 report urging impeachment of A P Watson of the State Corporation Commission. Witnesses alleged Watson borrowed money from railroad men, charged travel expenses to the state, and accepted ten tons of coal as a gift. A separate resolution to investigate the entire board remains before the legislature.

Ollibo Cy Olla P Watson Board of Corporation Commissioners

San Francisco girl wins honor in war

Miss Josephine Peddings, a San Francisco trained nurse in the French army, has been awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government. The cross was said to be bestowed for valor on the battlefield and reportedly recommended by General Dottre.

Sou Evansasce Josephin Peddings San Francisco Ted Cosy

Rip Hagerman Rejoins Cleveland In Surprise Move

In a Chicago Federal League club, Rip Hagerman signed to return to the Cleveland team after a contract with manager Tinker. Hagerman's letter to Tinker noted the pitcher’s lawyer advised remaining with Cleveland, signaling a pivot in team allegiance.

Rip Hagerman Cleveland Cheigs Gonfiroiatan Chicago Federal Sme Cans Tinker Plagerman Potchers

Ariss and Burke Star in Atlanta Sweet Offering at Theaters

The Atlanta audience savors George Ariss in a Disraeli inspired solo turn with Billie Burke delivering witty, girlish charm. Her performance and supporting players animate the stage as the season’s best theatrical entertainment.

Asunies George Ariss Disraeli Dan Wartoll Aris

Vaudeville at Forsyth Delivers Big Acts and Submarine Drama

Keith Vaudeville headlines at Forsyth with Harry Cooper and a new comedy style. The Prim Voce Tour quartet brings harmony in a major act. The Last of the Quakers, Hermine Shane, and Dr Carl Hermann draw crowds. A Willansen brothers underwater battle scene leads Oil Hanson submarine feature. Shaws George Willarson appears. a native boy diver performs feats. An underwater moving pictures invention promises high interest.

Forsyth Harry Cooper Urta Herb Hermine Shane Vande Fornett Wack Carl Hermann Silvers Barnum and Bailey Lis Tim Pictures Hanson Willansen Soto Twan George Willarson Boya Evers

Recapture Convict Who Fled on Engine

A convict escape from a federal prison involved six men who seized a locomotive and forced the engineer to speed away. The engine crashed after a washout, and four were recaptured soon after while Frank Gregware and another man remained at large after the April 21 1910 incident.

Frank Gregware Dover Waine

44 Bodies Recovered From Layland Mine Tragedy

Casualties mount as rescuers recover 44 bodies from the Layland Mine after a large explosion at Eastind near Pocahontas. State mine officials estimate the death toll may reach well into the 20s as rescue efforts continue and side entries are explored.

Layland Mine Hinton Sea River Pocahoptas Eastind

Mayor of Chinatown Sentenced to Five Years in Atlanta Penitentiary

Nim York March Tom Shirvan, president of the Chinese Merchants Union and known as The Mayor of Chinatown, was sentenced to five years in Atlanta federal penitentiary for manufacturing opium. He claimed his operation was framed by false evidence and said he would appeal to President Wilson.

Nim

No Examinations Here Atlant a Post Office Job Register

An announcement states that no examinations will be held at the Atlanta post office on May 1 and that many applicants for jobs will be on the register. Rev B M Brown, street secretary, will preach the event, with Bob Brown of the Chipman Alexander party delivering at Harris Street Presbyterian Church.

Alanta B. M. Brown Bob Brown Chipman Alexander Party Iarris Street Presbyterian Church

Dr Chapman Praises Tri Weekly Constitution Revival Paper

Dr J Wilbur Chapman praised The Tri Weekly Constitution at the Tabernacle urging friends nationwide to send copies to spread the Atlanta revival. Dr Charles Jones urged broader newspaper outreach. Chapman supported sending The Tri Weekly Constitution as best coverage, noting its full articles and special features aiding the revival across the South and beyond.

Dr. Chapman Constitution Tri Weekly J .Wilbur Chapman Tabernacle United States Atlana Atlanta Georgia Chipman Jones Chapman Dr Chapman Romars Wty Crusselle Atlant

Meeting of Emergency Association of Unemployed Women

The first formal meeting of the Emergency Association for Unemployed Women will be held today at 1 o clock in the basement of Carnegie Library. Members from Wednesday and interested parties should attend as committees will be appointed and early work begins.

Emergency Association Imergency Association For Carnegie Library Beaumont Davyson Davison Ivy St Philips Parish Chamber of Commerce

Honey Boy Evans Dies in Birmingham After Atlanta Engagement

George Honey Boy Evans, famed minstrel and longtime Atlanta crowd favorite, died in Birmingham yesterday. He had planned a three day engagement in Atlanta next week and was a beloved figure with many friends and a huge local following.

George Honey Boy’ Evans Atlanta Birmingham Honey Boy Evans Honey Bow

Sugar Secretary Sued For 57600 Postage

Government files suit against Palmer secretary of the United States Beet Sugar Industry seeking 57 800 in postage reimbursements for 30 000 copies of Sugar at a Glime delivered via mail. Suit claims Palmer substituted pamphlets for Lodge in a speech during the tariff debate and postal officials were deceived.

Washington Trueman Palmer United States Malis Senator Lodge

Progress at West Point new brick stores rise on west seventh

West Point progress continues with ten new brick stores planned for West Seventh street and Fourth avenues. Buildings will feature steel columns and plate glass fronts. Old wooden sheds will be removed and new structures placed at an early date.

West Pont Gn West Point West Seventh Street Bo TF Hail Lhese

Tennessee women may serve on school board

Nashville Tenn March. the Tennessee legislature passed final reading on a bill allowing women to serve on school boards, with the Senate previously approving the measure. Two counties are exempted from the law.

Tennessee Nashvide Tenn Yester Senate

Compton Injured After Taxi Hits Man Getting Off Street Car

RW Compton of 048 with Boulevard is recovering at home from injuries after a taxi struck him as he stepped from a street car on Harris Street on his way to vote. He opened an umbrella and was knocked down, suffering a broken rib and a lacerated right ankle. Police report not yet filed.

Compton Oith Boulevard Alto Elkis Club East Ellis Street Haris Street

Rockefeller enters plea of not guilty in Sherman act case

William Rockefeller, ill at St. Johns Island Georgia, appeared with counsel and offered a tentative plea of not guilty to the superseding indictment accusing him as a New Maven director of violating the Sherman act. He was listed as the last of the seven directors and Lurme directors of the 1941 firm.

New York William Rockefelle Georgia Lurme

Cabinet Discusses Shipping Situation Abroad

The cabinet debated the shipping crisis and the potential blockade of German rates. Officials stated no further formal action would be taken by the United States in core correspondence with Germany and Britain until practical means are pursued.

United States Germany

Sixty third Congress Sets High Page Record

Washington arch 9 The sixty third congress broke all records for volume of proceedings in The Congressional Record official publication for the two houses. The average congress runs about 12 000 pages, while the sixty third congress, which expired yesterday, approximates 3 000 pages.

Washington Arch Reporters of

Ashley Collapses on Witness Stand During Crematory Hearing

Councilman Claude L Ashley fainted in the witness chair during testy hearings over Atlanta’s 3276990 crematory. He had endured five days of cross examination, often under heavy questioning, and was later revived and sent home to rest as his family reported improvement.

Callaway New York Destructor Company Clts Ashley Mases Woodward James Maysam

Pension Given Chief Whom Park Attacked

Worthington March 5 Richard Sst tester president of the International Association of Police Chiefs today retired on a pension from his post as head of the Washington police force after charges against him by Representative Tack of Georgia had been withdrawn. Raymond Wullinan a newspaper man was appointed to succeed him. The charges against Sylvester were numerous but never were made public. He became a center of attack when crowds along the route of the suffrage parade preceding President Wilsons inauguration were nearly mobbed and rescued by Fort Myer cavalry. The board of commissioners governing the District of Columbia issued a statement saying the charges might have resulted in disciplinary measures but did not warrant a trial.

Warnings of flood on Arkansas River reach feared levels

Residents along the Arkansas River have been warned of flood dangers as rapid rises from heavy rains push toward flood stages. The Weather Bureau projects 22 feet at Little Rock and 26 feet at Pine Bluff before Sunday, with no fatalities reported so far.

Little. Rock

American steamer Georgiana sails for Rotterdam with cotton cargo

The American steamer Georgiana, painted with the American flag and name on her stern, departed Charleston for Rotterdam late yesterday. She carries 16 000 bales of cotton destined for Germany, signaling wartime trade activity from South Carolina ports.

Germany Charleston Rotterdam

Joyful Anticipation of Motherhood

An article advocates Mothers Trend as an external topical aid for expectant mothers to reduce strain on nerves and ligaments. It claims to ease nausea and morning sickness, citing long use since grandmothers and widespread U S adoption. Produced by Bradfield Regulator Co with directions to seek a bottle and request a special book for expectant mothers.

United States Bradfield Regulator Co Lamer Bldg Atlante, Ga

Notre Dame Lady Promotes Free Home Rheumatism Cure

An appeal from Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for rheumatism including muscular and joint pain sciatica backaches and kidney neuralgia. She claims the simple remedy neutralizes uric acid clears stiff joints strengthens blood and improves vitality with testimonials from thousands.

Notre Dame M Summers Ind Indy

Migraine Treatments and Noted Medical Book Mention

Dr J Canwell explains migraines are distressing but not curable, with attacks recurring until age forty. Antikamnia tablets are suggested to prevent and ease episodes, while a brief notice promotes The Atlanta Constitution’s concise lives and works of Dr Chapman and Mr Alexander, a 96 page booklet priced 25 cents or 30 cents by mail.

J . Canwell Chapman Alexander Atlanta Constitution Constitution Office

City Buses Face Lee Ordinance Regulation Debate

Local discussion centers on a Lee ordinance taxing jitney buses at 100 to 150 dollars per machine yearly, regulating routes, schedules, stops, and display of route signs. Proponents argue these measures protect city streets, ensure service reliability, and fund road maintenance, while opponents label them heavy-handed.

Lee Devotin Far Middle West Atlanta

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Judge Lambdin Home W. J. Harris Capital Oklahoma Maier & Berkele Ime Whatehall Street Waraprehabnye WW Lambdin Waxyerois George Arliss ii Billie Burke Jerry Alianta Patamas Irene Ty Catherine Isholm Mrs Burke Chicara Burke Keith Vaudeville Willianson Chinatown Rian Terrace Upooledge Beaumont Davison Honey Boy” Evans R. W. Compton Rockefeller Congress Dean Atkinson Fourth North Boulevard Park Arkansas
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