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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1915

Page

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Dixie highway meeting planned in Chattanooga

The governors conference on the Dixie highway next Saturday in Chattanooga will feature leaders from Indiana Illinois Kentucky Georgia and Ohio with Gov Willis of Ohio likely attending. Notable speakers include Adolph S. Ochs and Clark Howell while Cincinnati and Nashville push to route the highway through their cities.

Chattanooes Dixie Highway Ralston Indiana Dunne Sbnore McCreary Kentucky Slaton Georgia Rye Tens Bewed Willis United States Cavalry Market Street Georgia Avenue City Auditorium W. B. Long Chattanooga Automobile Club J. W Bachman Bancroft Murray Chattanooge T. C. Thompson Tennesse Tom Chattanooga Dixie Bishway Richard Hardy Dixie Portland Cement Company Lincoln Highway Tts A. H.parkington Lincoln Highways Detroit Tennessee Gear Rig Dixie Medway The New York ‘Times Neb. Andectan Macon Telegraph Clark Flowell Atlanta Constitution Cincinnati Oto Whus Florida Trammell Morida Ralstan Minols Wills Ohio Tannese Adolph &. Ochs New York Times New South Loutavils Hes Nashville Heaver Wochester- Tullahoma Cumberland Mountains Middle West South Minnesota K. B. Otis St. Paul Minn Piedmont Hotel Jlorida Constitution Aghway Minneapolis Judge Otis Atlanta Cartersville Ladd Dalton Marietta

Swindler Wallace Declared Dead Then Restored To Life

Willard Wallace of Pittsburg, an alleged con man, ingested poison en route to a New Orleans court. Doctors revived him with heart massage after he had been pronounced dead, living three more hours before dying again. He had claimed to have yanked funds from banks in several cities. Police reports noted he spent about $20 on dinners for himself and four cellmates. He used aliases including C K Hitchcox, Claude Howard, and S H Conrad.

Boston Willard Wallace Pittsburg New Orleans San Francisco Portland Ore Nelson William H. Brickley Cally C. K. Hitchcox Claude Howard 8. H. Conrad

Just Hard Luck Says Prisoner Found Saw by Officers

Counterfeiter D. C Pavey alias David Elsworth, famed for gold coin counterfeits, arrived at Atlanta Federal Prison after a dramatic Mobile escape attempt. He claimed the saw and file found with him were gifts from a Florence friend and called the incident “just a little hard luck.” The note also reports his prior Phoenix sentence and subsequent Florence, California sojourns before return to Atlanta. The Railroad Conference between ICC, state rail commissions and railroads, scheduled for April 19, was postponed to May 27 to accommodate Western delegates.

David Elsworth Atlas D. C Mobla Elsworth Elaworth Phoenix Artz Florence California Atlanta Mobile Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Honest Advertising Endorsements by Atlanta Merchants

Atlanta business men and organizations back The Constitution for honest advertising. They note that Sundays bulge with reliable merchant announcements and Mondays draw buyers, crediting the paper with winning public trust through clean truthful ads.

Atlanta Constitution

Subscriptions to Atlanta State Fair Near 80000

The Southeast fair stock is expected to be oversubscribed today and total subscriptions may exceed 80000. Chairman Ivan E B Allen and the committee will meet at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce at 12:20 p m for a final luncheon, with many large subscribers anticipated from Georgia Railway and Power and Atlanta banks.

Ivan EB. Allen State Fair Movement Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Oclod& P. m Atlanta Rma van E. Allen Whitehall Allen Wne Georgia Railway and Power Company Generou Atlanta Clearing House

Reprimand and Fine For Probation Officer in Domestic Incident

James M. Gleer, a probation officer at the juvenile detention home and a high-salaried city police member, was fined 10.75 by Recorder George E. Johnson and suspended by Chief James L. Beavers after alleged slapping his wife three times and knocking down his son Chester at their home on Racine Street. Additional charges against Chester Gleer resulted in a 16.75 fine. Gleer faced police board review as the case spurred an investigation.

James M. Gleer George E. Johnson James L. Beavers Chester Ra ‘Cine Street Gloer Recorder Chester Gloer Johnson Beavers Police Board of Commissioners Gleer E. L. Jett W.F. Terry George Bullard Police Barracks William Greer

Ambulance surgeon upheld against request to stop during operations

Grady hospital rules committee abolished a provision allowing an injured patient to request that an ambulance surgeon pause surgery for absolution or extreme unction. Dr. W B Foster and committee members stated the surgeon should not be hampered and must continue operating despite spiritual adviser wishes.

Grady Hospital Grady Rules and Regulations W. B. Foster Rnies

Evangelist Blasts Dancing At Atlanta Revival

The Rev Wiliam Jones denounces dancing as immoral during a two night revival at the old Baptist Tabernacle on Luckie street. He criticizes Dr C Lewis Fowler and warns Atlanta against public dance halls, saying morality erodes as dancing promotes lewd behavior and threatens the city’s fabric. He also condemns smoking and other vices while predicting ongoing moral battles in Atlanta.

Wiliam Jones John R. Atkinson C. Lewis Fowler Atlanta San Francisco Hell Palace of Dance Tr. Jones

Pretty Young Wife Tries to End Her Life After Work Demand

Mrs. Cora Smith 10, of 141 Hecho street, drank a mixture of carbolic acid and whisky in a despondent act after being told to leave home or obtain work. Neighbors found her at her father G G Dobbs’s home. Doctors say the alcohol neutralized most of the poison and her condition is not considered dangerous. She had previously worked at the Putton Bag and Cotton Mills and went on strike months ago. She is hospitalized at Grady.

Cora. Smith Hecho Street Grady Mrs. Smith Putton Bag and Cotton Mills Grady Hospital Neriaua

Gold Wave in East Heads South Weather Change

A dreary drizzle dampens spring fever as the forecast shifts from early spring to colder conditions. The weatherman revises his outlook, noting Tuesday brought persistent rain and predicting a drop in temperatures in the near future.

Grady Trustees denounce council over hospital neglect

At a Grady Hospital meeting trustees criticized the city council for indifference to hospital needs. They reported a daily patient average of 254, rising demand from the outdoor clinic and plans to add beds. The board urged bond support and invited council members to tour Grady to witness conditions firsthand.

Grady Hospital Wade P. Harding W. B. Foster Jack Hireeh B. W. Martin Board of Trustees Grady W. 4 Sommerall Bummerall Martin Hacking Council Hirsch Mertin Hardee Albert D. ‘Thomson Atlanta Harding Walter Taylor Taylor Counci Alfred C. Newell W. L. Fatn Summerall Plashouse Nugnes Grady Board Prc

Severe cold wave sweeps north and east toward south

A severe cold wave sweeps the U S north and east and heads toward the south with temperature far below normal forecast for the southeastern states. The Weather Bureau issued warnings for southeast Louisiana parts of Mississippi Alabama Georgia and northwestern Florida. Storm warnings cover the Atlantic coast from Fortress Monroe to Jacksonville and the Gulf coast from Tampa to Brownsville. An unusually heavy snowfall is reported today in Tennessee.

Washington Gulf Coast Florida Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia Atlantic Fortress Monroe Jacksonville Tampa Brownsville Tennesses

French Bonds Offered To American Investors

New York March 30 J P Morgan Co with National City Bank and First National Bank have arranged with France to offer American investors one year 5 percent French treasury bonds. Bonds bear date April and mature April 1, 1916 with semi annual interest. Offered at 89 percent plus interest. Proceeds fund French purchases in the United States. Issue may range from 25 million to 300 million.

New York J. P., Morgan & Co National City Bank First National Bank France French Treasury

President Wilson says Colonel House not up to anything

President Wilson told callers that his personal friend Colonel E M House now in Europe was not involved in plans or reports on peace prospects. The remark appears in the Washington commentary amid varied reports about House observing events abroad.

Washington Wilson E. M. House Europe House Conjona

Weather prophecy rain to hit Washington Forett

Local forecast notes rain or snow possible in Perth and centre areas. Wednesday turns colder with a northwest cold wave at night. Thursday outlook remains unsettled with further precipitation. Temperatures range from low to high with mean values and rainfall deficits tracked since month start.

Washington-Foretett Georgia Perth

Great Struggle in the Carpathians Bloodily Waged

Austro Germans fight to protect Hungary as Petrograd claims Russian plans advance with accuracy. Germans in the West reportedly plan front changes with a retreat along the Yser front, while Przemys fall and Allied pressure force temporary withdrawal.

Hungary Petrograd

German forces prepare to abandon Yser line

London reports Dutch sources noting rumors of a German retreat from the Yser front west of Brussels. Cavalry may already be withdrawn as Allied pressure grows along the extended front. Russian reinforcements reach Carpathian passes amid Austro-German opposition. Desperate fighting yields 76 officers and 3,284 men captured over Sunday and Monday. Austrians push from Czernowitz into Bukowina as Russians deploy to counter. West battles include bombardments around ports and bridges from Nieuwpoort to the Aisne and in Champagne, with Herrmanns-Wellerkopf in Alsace highlighted.

London Holland Belgium Préemys Yver Brussels Yser Penemyst Carpathian Passes Stern Ponttion Przemyat Carpathian Moraht Berlin Bukowina Czernowitz Chotin Nieuport Aisne Champagne Herrmanns-Wellerkopf Alsace

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