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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1915

Page

6

Four Witnesses to Slaying Identified by Detectives

Detectives questioned four men linked to Walter Daniels and Willam Watters after a noon shooting in front of Carnegie Library. The witnesses, Freeman, Scott Myers, Daniel, and Howry, reportedly saw a quarrel before the fatal incident and have been subpoenaed for Daniels trial, now reset to Saturday. Daniels’ wife defends him, claiming self defense and urging a fair trial, criticizing prior public labeling by Dr Chapman.

Freeman Myers Daniel Howry Walter Daniels Walter Danels Willam Watters Carnegiebrary Robert Freeman Scott Myers T Wo Howry Howey Daniels Spring Street Daniela Ave Watters Scott Myers Profe Ana R. Watters Tames Chapman Gerry Watter Atlanta

Ministers Fight On Red Light District In Macon

The Macon Ministerial association defies a mayor and council order to abolish Macon’s red light district. Ministers plan to send delegates to the city council meeting to argue against the city fathers’ stance amid rising segregation sentiment. The civil service commission also supports maintaining the district to avoid unwanted publicity.

Macon Ga Macon Civil Service Commission

Two Convicts Are Sentenced For Arson In Georgia Penitentiary

Nashville Ga March 2 Special H A Rampy and Virgil Curry of Milltown were found guilty in Berrien Superior Court and sentenced by Judge Thomas to five years each in the penitentiary. Rampy lured Curry after a failed arson attempt to complete the job. Curry convicted of arson, Rampy accessory before the fact. Also indictments against five Sparks Collegiate Institute students for burning the boys dormitory at Sparks College, tied to Lowndes and Irwin counties families, to be tried. Gordon Dampier charged with embezzling funds from the Nashville Southern Express office.

Nashville Rampy Virgil Curry Milltown Go Berrien Superior Court Rampys Ladey Thomas Curry Ramps W RR Joyner Sparks Collegiate Institute Sparke Lowndes Errien Foda Gordon Dampier Southern Express Company

Cotton at Moscow brings 26 cents a pound

Consul General Snodgrass in Moscow reported no immediate demand for American cotton. Congestion at Archangel and the Siberian lines slowed private business while taxation on a shipment removed from Archangel hindered imports. Large amounts had been bought earlier and buyers planned to wait for the annual cycle. No quotation was given for American cotton. delivered cost via Vladivostok was nearly 26 cents per pound.

Snoderass Moscow Russia Department of Commerce Archangel Siberian Snodgrass Vladivostok

Columbus Man Is Shot In Overnight Incident

In Columbus 64 a dispute at a business led to Watkins shooting DC Ballard this morning. Ballard was seriously wounded by a bullet that entered the left side under the heart and lodged in the right side after passing through the stomach. Ballard is hospitalized in serious condition while Watkins surrendered to officers and was jailed.

Columbus Watkins DC Ballard Lodge Ballard

Fairfax Harrison Sees Prosperity For South

Fairfax Harrison president of the Southern Railway told the Bristol board of trade that postwar South prosperity hinges on immediate trade expansion with neutral nations. He warned that once the European conflict ends belligerents will push to rebuild commerce, making rapid freight and trade growth essential to economic existence.

Bristol South Fairfax Harrison Southern Railway Bristol Board of Trade

German progress due to American genius

New York report credits Benjamin Thompson born 1753 in Massachusetts as the catalyst for non political German progress. Professor Franklin Gaddis of Columbia cites Thompson’s early work amid hardship, improving education and welfare in Munich, influencing modern industrial training and vocational guidance. Dr Samuel Smith from Birmingham died, a cleric and reformer who led the American Prison Association and the National Conference on Charities and Corrections.

New York Benjamin Thompson Franklin Gaddis Columbia University New York Peace Society Woburn Mass Giddings Thompson Baya Munich America Samuel G. Smith St Paus

This Coupon Worth Sixty Five Cents

A coupon offering sixty five cents value is usable with only 350 in cash for a one dollar bottle. The notice describes the coupon worth and payment terms for redemption at the ounce.

Uniforms Ordered for Atlanta Jitney Bus Operators

G T Kelley head of Whitney Bus Company announces uniforms for drivers of jitney buses in Atlanta. 100 uniforms ordered from Globe Clothing Company to be delivered as workers are hired and on duty. Cars to be sanitary, well maintained, with electric lights and clear owner route and fare signs. Bell to replace horn on each car, a York tone deemed non objectionable for service.

Atlanta G T Kelley Whitney Bus Company Kelley Globe Clothing Comany Belles Council Helley Wall York

Colored children to hear Washington speak lecture at Armory

One thousand tickets will be given this morning to colored children in the upper grades for Booker T Washington's lecture at the Auditorium Armory next Tuesday night. A number of people intend to attend and one thousand seats are reserved on the Gilmer Street site.

Booker T Washington Rmory Gilmer Street

City Council of Rome Plans Highway Meeting Trip

Rome city council members will travel to Chattanooga for a governors meeting on April thence to join the Rome Rotary Club in backing the Dixie Highway project. The trip aims to coordinate support and present a united local front on the highway issue.

City Council OF Rome Chattanooga Rotary Club of

Citizens to Journey to Chattanooga for Major Gathering

A large turnout is expected with over a hundred residents planning to travel to Chattanooga along the proposed route. The group will assemble and proceed to the event, demonstrating broad local support and mobilization.

Chattanooga

Modern dress codes shift to seven-day style in tailoring

A discussion on changing clothing norms argues that Sunday attire has become a seven-day standard. It notes the rise of business wear as equally dressy and invites out-of-town men to Atlanta for fittings at 39 Peachtree, highlighting how style has broadened with age and trend.

Jack Atlanta

Love Put Behind Bars On Charge Of Bigamy

Athens Georgia special report says Love Griffeth, a well known man, was jailed on bigamy charges. He allegedly曾 forced a 14 year old girl to swear she was 18, married her with her parents consent, and fled from the city. Authorities warned ministers not to perform ceremonies as Griffeth moved with the girl and her supposed husband. He was arrested at Barnett Shoals after spending the night with the girl.

Athens Marense Griffeth Pigwey Gir Barnett Shoals

Old Indian Liver and Kidney Tonic

Old Indian Liver and Kidney Tonic proclaims itself the great spring remedy for men women and children claiming to replace calomel with no habit restrictions. It promises increased energy and clarity with six doses and offers a one hundred dollar gripes guarantee. Lists multiple Atlanta area druggists and addresses for mail orders.

Jackson & Wessells Marietta Corner Broad Maretta AL Curtis Druggist Forsyth Mitchell Peters Haynes Peters and Trenholm New Pharmacy Co Decatur Street Benjamin Pharmacy Co Whitehall Street Mitchell and Whitehall Elkin Drug Co Five Points Grand Opera House Gherokee Medicine CO DEPTC Atlanta, Ga

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