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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
6
Yesterday Dr J H Hammond of Lafayette was chosen president and Dr ER S Moya as vice president. Dr Wr G Funknouser of Rome continues as secretary for a three-year term. Next meeting set for October 1315 at Calhoun.
The second Flying Squadron of America spoke at the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta on Home Day, urging national prohibition. Dr. Ira Landrith and Dr. Carolyn Geisel addressed liquor interests, with Wilbur F. Sheridan absent due to a Chicago call. Geisel cited home influences on drinking and noted Munich and Maine statistics on child health. The final group, including Frank Hanly and John B. Lewis, plans to arrive Friday with Miss Vernice Mulling as soloist.
United States voices grave concern over lawlessness and famine amid Carranza and Obregon influence. It warns that Americans will endure no longer as factions threaten supply lines and shelter in the city, urging action to restore order and prevent further suffering.
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the best remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims wide efficacy, quick mild healing effect, and a doctor’s certificate of purity. Readers are urged to send ten cents for a sample bottle by parcel post and address Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton NY.
The U.S. government states it will hold General Obregon and General Carranza liable if the constitutionalist forces in Mexico City fail to protect life and property. It adds that, having reached this determination, Washington will take measures to bring those responsible to account.
Rome Ga March 11 Specially William J Harris of the federal trade commission is due to arrive in Rome for a two week vacation later this month. He will stay with his brother J Harris Rome public superintendent.
Fire swept a downtown block in West Point Georgia near the central city area as Sem Felder’s printing plant and two adjoining stores burned. Firefighters and citizens moved stock to safety. three stores burned, others damaged by water. Loss estimated at 7000 dollars, mostly insured. Heaviest losses attributed to Sami Felder and J M Scott & Co.
Springfield Illinois on March 11 the Illinois senate adopted a resolution commending President Wilson and Congress for strict neutrality in the European war urging steadfast policy. In New York March 11 Spruce L Rice of the New York Cotton Exchange suspended operations due to inability to meet obligations but the market remained largely unaffected.
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