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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1915

Page

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Practical Ultimatum to Gen Carranza From United States

The United States warned Gen. Carranza that foreign interests in Mexico must be protected or drastic action would follow. Warships were ordered toward Vera Cruz as a naval display while Washington considered sending more vessels. Carranza faced strong diplomatic demands, with ambassadors briefed on an urgent note and the possibility of a policy shift toward Mexico.

United States Mexico Washington Carranza Huerta Suliman Mexico City Delaware Vera Cruz Guantanamo Atlantic Fleet Tacoma Port Au Prince Haiti Petre MobdliTe Ale Deg Moines Progréso Vara Crus Sacramento Tampico Wheeling Nashville Haitien Dominican Atlantic Mt. Daniels Arisin Bryan Mexican Red Cross Carranga International Relief Commission State Department Obregon Carrariza Cerranza

Committee Seeks Full Statistics on Jitney Bus Regulation

A partial hearing on the Lee jitney bus ordinance was held Monday by the council committee on electric railways and streets amid protests over notice. Audley Asheley urged delaying action while Arkwright defended the proposal, arguing jitneys and streetcars are common carriers and urging a tax on operators. the debate continued as officials prepared for continuation on the last page.

Council Committee On Claude le Ashley I. N. Ragsdale Lindsey Hopkins John W. Moore Preston Arkwright Georgia Railway and Power Company Hopkins Moore Kendorgie New Project Audley Ashley Mr. Ashley Atlanta L. Ragsdale Arkwright Street Jimey Bus Lines

War Cannot Destroy Fashion Hall of France

Paris fashion continues amid war as designers finalize spring models. Gowns, millinery, and lingerie are showcased in advertisements shaping American readers. The Constitution daily reports on fashion education ahead of Easter season.

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Plan to elect police board chairman sparks bid

City hall chatter centers on whether Police Commissioner Bill Fain will be re elected chairman of the board tonight. Rumors say Commissioner W A Verney may switch positions and a potential deadlock looms as several members reportedly plan not to vote. The meeting is billed as the stormiest in the board’s history.

Bill Fain City Hall W. A Verney Fain Stife Raven Palni H. T. Pace Verney Police Board James G. Woodward Board

Guitar ownership trial becomes musical festival in Recorder's Court

Recorder Johnson held a musical contest to determine guitar ownership. Hob Touchstone once owned the instrument. Davis disappeared with it after repairs. Ben Drake said he bought it from Rick Wilson. Rich claimed it was not Touchstone's and bought from a pawnbroker years ago. Bob Touchtone won the contest with The Gld Old Bluez, but the case continued to hear from the pawnbroker's witness.

Ben Drake Rick Wilson Rich Touchstone Bob Touchtone

Sorrowing Mother Attacks Police Third Degree Methods

A grieving mother, Mrs. C. W. Holmes of 61 Forrest Avenue, condemns police third degree tactics used on her son, a witness in the W. F. R. Purtell larceny case. She says detectives forced a confession, he was held on $200 bond then raised to $106 to detain him for trial, and the charge was dismissed after his testimony. Her son remains employed and there is call for an end to such tactics.

The Constitution C.W. Holmes W. FR. Purtell A. L. Whitehead Barron Holmes Lves Forrest Avenue Chisf Beavers

New Mill Planned for Georgia Ores

South Georgia financiers and western mining experts plan a $200000 smelter and ore mill in Atlanta to exploit renewed gold field activity in north Georgia. G W Doster of City National Bank Dawson and Edger G Moulton of Colorado and Chicago announced after inspecting Dahlonega mines. The Moulton Adams pre-treatment system promises to recover 93 percent of ore value, transforming low grade refractory ores into profitable output. Continued on Last Page.

South Georgia Atlanta North Georgia G. W. Doster City National Bank Dawson Edger G Moulton Colorado Chicago West Moulton Georgia Dozter Dahlonega Constitution North Georgis Moulton- Adams

U. S. Judge W Seaman Dead at Coronado Beach

Chicago circuit court of appeals judge W Seaman has died at Coronado Beach. The death was reported from his residence location and confirms his passing while serving on the United States circuit court of appeals.

Seaman Chicago March W. Seaman United States Circuit Court of Appeals Coronado Beach

Candler Elected President of Atlanta Athletic Club

Asa G. Candler Jr was elected president of the Atlanta Athletic Club with Preston Arkwright and John W Bachman named directors. The trio will select two more directors to form the governing board. Henry Porter and the former board resigned amid a revival of club finances small changes to the constitution were adopted to guide the new leadership.

Asa G. Candler, Jr Preston Arkwright Georgia Railway and Power Company John W. Bachman Atlanta Athletic Club Gover Clube Henry Porter Porter Hiis Candler Atlanta Athletic Club

Every Big Fortune Built on Wrong Says Walsh

Chicago March 8 Frank P Walsh chair United States commission on industrial relations urged at an address that a minimum week of 2.59 dollars for unskilled labor be adopted. He called for government seizure of land gained by fraud and withholding tariff benefits from employers who exploit women and children or block union organizing.

Chicago Frank P. Walsh United States Commission On Industrial Relations Walsi

Advancing Fleet Presses On Constantinople In War Update

News dispatches describe ongoing battles on multiple fronts with claims of ground gained by French near Perthes and Russian offenses in Poland. The Dardanelles campaign reports intensified bombardment by British and French fleets toward Constantinople with Turkish forts silenced and aeroplanes playing notable roles.

London Poland Woth Pilica River Perthes Paris French War Office Champagne Sundar Porthes le Mesnil Berusejour Mesnil St. Miniefana Battle of Dardanelles Constantinople Royal Warney Greece Venizelos Athens Gallipoii Peninsula Asiatic Admiralty Ramili Medjidieh Tabia Hamidien-i-Tavia Asiatie Dardanus Batte

Cotton Fire Destroys Wetumpka Warehouse and Residence

A blaze in Wetumpka Alabama destroyed about twenty five hundred bales of cotton and a residence early today. Losses are estimated between 75000 and 100000 dollars. The cotton was stored in the Crommetin warehouse and insurance coverage reportedly stood at 74000 dollars.

Birmingham Als Wdardh Wetumpka Ala Crommetin

Weather Prophecy Prediction Fragments

Fragmentary weather note reports fair conditions with partly cloudy skies. It mentions Georgia and suggests forecasts for Tuesday and Wednesday with minimal details and no specific dates.

Georgia

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