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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
6
Waycross Ga March 17 Special While he had not given out a copy of his reply to Judge Emory Speer's jitter regarding a division of work in list it was understood the southern di
Judge Lambdin advocates exclusive jurisdiction for Savannah eastern sessions with Judge Speer in Macon and other points. He prefers not to publish his letter’s contents until a final conclusion. Judge Speer suggests alternating sittings and winter spring terms to avoid summer hay fever days in a proposed geographic division of work.
Nashville Tennessee March 17 Reverend John B Cannon aged 43 chaplain of the University of the South Sewanee and a prominent figure in the Tennessee Episcopal church died today He previously served as rector of a Memphis church and was active in church affairs in the diocese.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as a blood purifying remedy that relieves indigestion by energizing stomach muscles and improving blood quality. The ad claims clearer nerves eyes skin and fewer blemishes as impurities leave the body. It stresses alcohol and narcotic free composition and offers a free medical adviser booklet with a small mailing cost.
Dallas March 17 W S Noble secretary of the Land League of Texas told the federal commission on industrial relations he found two land tenants in north Texas so poor they offered to give their children away. He cited T T Steward and his family of six of eight children as a stark example of debt and poverty among tenant families in the southwest. Steward described years of failed loans and farm losses from low cotton prices, while Mrs Steward spoke of relentless work and rising debt. An economist testified that aggressive rent practices and credit systems trap tenants, and a Waxahachie banker dismissed reports of mass vagrancy arrests among local Negro workers as unlikely.
Indianapolis March 17. Mayor Donn M Roberts of Terre Haute testified that saloon and sanitizing house keepers funded campaigns and defense, and that there were more repeaters than legal voters in a precinct. Witnesses included suffrage leader Mrs S Stimson and Mrs Mary Rose. Democratic inspectors said Roberts claimed sole control of the voting machine. Saloon and gambling proprietors admitted contributing to campaign and defense funds. Other witnesses alleged coercion and payments for registration and election funds, with various defendants named for financial support and loans.
Macon Ga March 17 special funeral services over the body of George Cheatham who shot his sweetheart and her two brothers during jealousy were held this afternoon Rev Les Warwick noted the tragedy as an accident and Cheatham reportedly planned to kill himself after the shooting Miss Lucile Pinholser and her brothers survived the injuries Cheatham had recently warned John Hamlin who had pursued Miss Pinholser that he would kill them both if he took her to prayer meeting Hamlin avoided going with her after the threat
Statesboro Ga March 17 Special. Fred Jackson a negro desperado who robbed post offices in Scriven county and beat a rural carrier unconsciousness was found at his mother's home when officers tried to arrest him. He fired over his mother's shoulder and fled across a field. Officers fired buckshot wounding him in arm and head or neck, his blood soaked collar and sleeve. He escaped to a swamp and, though bloodhounds were sent, has not been captured. He is believed badly wounded in the swamp.
Forsyth Ga March 17 Special Dal Eo Barris of Macon delivered a magnil dress in the auditorium of Bes sie Tift college last night. He denied that a prior anti suffrage speech meant he opposed the ballot for women. He argued a majority of white women in Georgia should decide through legislation and a ballot.
Foreigners alarmed by disorders in Progreso seek refuge aboard the American cruiser Des Moines. Secretary Daniels authorizes Commander Blakely to take aboard Americans or foreigners seeking safety as the collier Brutus moves from Vera Cruz to provide asylum. The State Department notes assurances from Carranza for protection of foreign life and property.
The article notes women increasingly adopting fighter coats as spring fashion grows. It cites improved styles and wearability as key factors. The text mentions abundance of offerings and demand driving popularity.
The catalog lists Covert Cloths from 8.75 rising to higher prices and Silk Coats from 12.50 up to 25.00. It notes various styles including Country Club, Golfine, and Bengaline options in multiple colors such as blue gray black coral peach Belgian blue and sand with belts pockets raglan sleeves and regulation sleeves.
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