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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1915
Page
11
Councilman Mason warns of contamination from upstream sources and riverbank settlements. He supports revisiting the Ti¢ratian Plan to secure fresh water from mountain streams, arguing for immediate measures and additional funding to expand capacity while investigations continue.
Washington reports Secretary Bryan marked his birthday by exchanging ratifications of the peace treaty with Italy with the Italian ambassador. He hosted department staff at home and dined with the cabinet en route to a meeting, declaring further treaties with Russia are under exchange and many conventions will take effect after Senate ratification.
New York March 19 The Thaw case is delayed by writs and orders in favor of Slarry Kendall Thaw 18 17 who faces confinement at Mat Terman for at least one month Supreme Court Justice Byur approved two habeas corpus writs and indicated adjournments may push the final hearing to April 19 Thaws chief counsel Jenn B Stanchfield said further moves are planned.
George J Gould announced that EF Pou son has been chosen as operating vice president to run the Texas and Pacific property. The proclamation hints Mr Pearson may be elected to the directorate and to vice presidencies at forthcoming directors' meetings in Newark.
McCullough named assistant superintendent of the city prison department replacing the late Josh Tye who died about ten weeks ago. He has served for several years in the city stables and in charge of the camel fee. The appointment was made yesterday by the prison council.
A 1914 testimonial reports severe full body eczema sparing face and hands turning watery and inflamed with burning and itching. Relief came within a week after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and healing occurred in one month. The notice promotes Cuticura products and free samples.
Marks predicts a strong Sunday crowd for the Labor gathering at Alamo Theater No 2 as Georgia Federation of Labor leaders, including S B Marks, stress employer employee unity and community interests. He cites improved strike trends and outlines the Later Forward Move to educate workers about economic protection and social betterment.
In Terer Haute precinct B of ward six, returns were ordered held to possibly add votes for Democrat candidate Redmond as testified in a federal court election fraud case. Witnesses described fights, alleged repeating, and removal of George Splatty and Herman Mann from the voting site after a restraining order was destroyed. An inspector Elmer Conover testified a city employee paycheck would be changed at jail.
A campaign reports $11 390 added to subscriptions as community leaders push a $75 000 preferred stock issue for the fair movement. Officials stress the stock will be retired from earnings and paid in five monthly installments, with city and county subscriptions already pledged. Leaders from FPS Arkwright to the chamber of commerce urge rapid donor action and emphasize the business benefits for Atlanta and the Southeast.
In Calais on Thursday night a Zeppelin raid caused seven deaths as shells from French artillery and searchlights scanned the sky. The airship dropped bombs aimed at the railway station but left after the bombardment. The engines and crew escaped before dawn.
Hawkes Kryptors claim to produce the most beautiful and perfect bowal lenses with solid glass ground in Hawkes own facilities. They guarantee perfect satisfaction from Hawkes Co Opticians as written in their advertising copy.
Newport News Va March 19 Collector of Customs Norman Hamilton reports no reply from Commander Thierichens of the German auxiliary cruiser Prince Fatel Diedrich about how long repairs will take to render the ship seaworthy. No shipyard arrangements were made and crews work on boilers day and night. Officials expect Thierichens to withhold until the U S acts, while 76 aliens aboard remain aboard. Consular and French line officials are deadlocked over deportation responsibility.
London reports mounting evidence of severe British casualties in recent Flanders fighting. Lord Hamilton claimed official lists understate losses, citing heavy toll in the Grenadier Guards with Colonel killed and 1196 men, only 400 surviving, and near wipeout of the Cameronian and Gordon Highlanders. Parliament inquiries follow as government officials acknowledge several officers killed and wounded and a misprint in The Times lists 25 more killed.
The Sphinx Club of the university announces a reunion for students, faculty and alumni, likely at the next commencement. Members are urged to attend in costume and makeup, continuing the club's old-time honorary tradition. The event follows a smoker and signals a themed gathering to celebrate past members.
A March sale of registered Hereford cattle in Siloam by FET Boswell and Chris Lunsford drew buyers from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Fifteen bulls averaged 172 dollars, thirty three cows and heifers averaged 129 dollars, with totals of 718 dollars. Auctioneer was Colonel Fred Reppert. Enthusiastic speeches preceded a Georgia barbecue for attendees.
After talks with David Lloyd George and imperial defense representatives commissions urge unions to avoid strikes during the war. They recommend arbitration for disputes and no easing of labor rules to allow sensitive and female labor. An advisory committee of organized workers will aid implementation. Lloyd George will consult employers about wartime changes.
Washington dispatch reports a large number of Carranza troops under General Mondiexto Herrera were defeated and routed by General Rozo Hernandez’s convention forces at Gretano near Piedras Negras. Prisoners were taken and Herrera’s forces scattered toward the Sierra Madre. Remnants later fell to General Villa near Hamones east of Monterrey as Villa pursued northward toward Camargo. artillery and ammunition were captured.
William T Jones, a well known farmer, was shot six times in a West Broad Street pool room by Curtis Smoot, a cripple who claimed self defense. The shooting shattered a chair post and left Jones dead. Smoot, recently freed from a Milledgeville state farm sentence, faced ties to prior charges while awaiting trial on bond.
Wellington March 19 The government announced complete returns showing the prohibition plan failed last December. Supporters of local no license also lost their fight.
Judge Gagon Gunter in Montgomery ruled the Bonner anti liquor shipping law unconstitutional. The measure limited monthly whisky to one quart and barred express companies from deliveries, but the decision held it interfered with interstate commerce and the Webb Kenyon act. The ruling allows an immediate appeal to the state supreme court.
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