Poisonings Kill Two Blounts and Mrs Caldwell
Police tie three deaths to a common cause from something consumed at a Wednesday night gathering at Mrs Fannie Caldwell’s home on McDonough Street. John Blount age 33 died at Grady Hospital early Thursday. Emmett Blount age 21 died at a private hospital. Mrs Fannie Caldwell age 21 died last midnight. John P Lynch is dying at Grady Hospital. Two other victims remain ill as detectives question Lynch and Caldwell. Investigators say no legal action is needed and continue reviewing the poisoning case with See body of brother note.
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Éeas
John Blount
Grady Hospital
Mimmett Blount
Mra
James Caldwell
Lynch
John P Lynch
Phsicians
McDonough Street
John Hiount
P J Blomfield
Emmett
Aing
Reading The Constitution Ads Before Shopping Downtown
A fragmented advertisement reading urges shoppers to consult The Constitution for store offers before visiting downtown. The speaker notes that waiting for an advertiser who specializes in needed items often yields better selection and lower prices, with a faded aside about women and shopping.
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Ays
School Committee Pushes Major System Overhaul Plan
The school committee endorses subcommittee findings on deficient repair work and crowded facilities. It urges a full reorganization of the repair department, new lighting systems, and modern painting. Proposes new Tech High building and annexes to several schools to meet growing student needs.
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Tech High
Tiger
Mpecal
Ashley
Glenn Street
Davis Street
Oakland
Battle Hill
Pratlaties
BMIEZ
Girle
Nat Stewart Igh School
Gi Street
English Avenue
Finances of City Will Show Gain in 1915 Reports
Indications Thursday that city department reports will show a material increase in revenues for 1915 over 1914. Mayor Woodward and council members anticipate changes in appropriations when the June money sheet is prepared. City tax digest totals and real estate values are outlined, with expected income from taxes and street, sanitary, and other departments. The jitney tax may reduce revenue, with continued discussion on page four.
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Woodward
Halirondas
Hatironda
Bae Ferzonal
Walter Tay
Meterworke Department Sanitary Department
Street Railway Company
Italian cabinet resigns in body amid unity hopes
The Italian cabinet announced resignation claiming lack of unanimous support from constitutional parties on international policy. King Victor Emmanuel urged national unity and awaited parliament’s fate as crowds diverge over potential war amid unrest and demonstrations in Rome.
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London
Council of Ministers
Reuters
Rome
Italy
Vis
Paris
Victor Emmanuel
Giornale d Italis
Concord
Glolitt
Garibaldi
Sicily
Gabriele Ad Annnsig
Post
United States Demands Germany Stop Submarine Attacks and Reparation
The May 13 1915 note to Berlin urges Germany to disavow attacks on neutral and American ships after Lusitania and other incidents. It calls for full reparation where possible, strict accountability for rights on the high seas, and immediate steps to prevent recurrence. The State Department publicized the note outlining several attacks and the aim to safeguard American citizens and shipping.
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United States
Germany
Washington
Gerard
Lusitania
Department of State
Secretary of State
Berl
Minster of Foreign Affairs
Falaba
Leon C Thrasher
Cushing
Gulflight
FIGHT IN FLANDERS MAY FORCE BRITISH TO UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Viscount Haldane in the Lords said the government may abandon voluntary enlistment and consider universal service due to wartime needs. He noted British forces face heavy fighting in Flanders, with casualties while counterattacks restore some ground. French successes aid British lines as German offensives continue.
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Viscount Haldane
House of Lords
War Office
Thia
Flanders
Fiehd
John French
Scme
Icalais
Arine
Thafr
la Bosses
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Kaiser
Emmett Blount
Caldwell
Siefore
Go Dowe Town
New ‘Tech
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Hotel
New York
Corneliua Vanderbilt
West Fifty Seventh Street
State Department
Lords
Galicia
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