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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
8
New Orleans May 16 The cotton market moved under political influence with prices 5 to 33 points below last week’s close. Early week readings showed gains, but the close reflected a net loss. Traders anticipated the US note to Germany and expected narrow, nervous fluctuations until a reply is received.
New York May 16 reports show improved steel trade with larger specifications and 3 percent rise in mill operations. Domestic orders increased and exports remained heavy. Major contracts include 1,800 tons for Baltimore and Ohio and 1,390 tons for North Alabama and Western. Fort Worth and Denver City built ten locomotives and 1,700 cars. Major manufacturers placed orders totaling tens of thousands of tons across rails, pipes, and bridges.
James Sherman Karr 48 of Newport Street AR despondent over two months of financial reverses attempted death by poison at a North Broad Street drug store. He swallowed seven tablets of mercuric poison, was found near the rear of the store, and taken to Grady hospital in serious condition. His wife cites business losses and alcohol as factors.
Bradstreet's report notes possible international political complications affecting sentiment and prices in speculative markets, especially securities, cotton, and grain, yet domestic trade shows growth in many regions. Foreign demand remains heavy, while building, coal, and rail activity improve. war orders support industry, and banking, exports, and steel show resilience amid uncertain outlooks.
New York notes cautious market action as calm conditions persist amid rumors and a peaceful settlement outlook. Confidence grows from subscriptions to Pennsylvania railroad and Argentine bonds while money tightens slightly and French Italian remittances fall to low quotes.
The May 15 treasury report shows general fund balance 14,914,712 with total receipts 2,556,904 and total payments 42,647,395. The current fiscal year deficit stands at 107,073,883, versus a 40,546,839 shortfall last year excluding Panama canal and public debt transactions.
Mitchell county commissioners voted to furnish materials and alter for building twelve cattle dipping vats, if government supervision and adherence to specifications are provided. C T Owens, assistant state veterinarian, urged tick eradication efforts and asked neighboring counties to join the initiative in south Georgia.
Atlanta temperance advocates celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the National Temperance Society with a Sunday afternoon jubilee at the Baptist Tabernacle. Dr. Cortland B. Mayers of Boston predicted national prohibition within years and denounced locker clubs in Atlanta. Asa G. Candler spoke for prohibition. Rev. H L M DuBose opened the meeting. Dr. Izeb L. White presided. Mrs. A Conyers provided music.
Rome Georgia May 16 Special Arrangements have been made for a thousand Fe mans to march on Chattanooga next Wednesday and Thursday as boosters for the Dixie Highway. A special train of eight cars is chartered to depart Rome at 6 am Thursday over the Central of Georgia. Mass meetings will stir Rome route enthusiasm in Summerville and LaFayette.
Macon Georgia May 1 Special Ten companies of the Second Georgia regiment will arrive in Macon to attend the opening of the second annual Georgia Jubilee Tuesday. A parade will feature military units three bands merchants and manufacturers floats and decorated automobiles. Prizes totaling 500 have been offered for the best decorated car. Fifty entries have already been received. The parade will be followed by a baby show on Third Street at night and a two hour Cherry street program of military stunts and vaudeville acts. Wednesday features playground festival in the afternoon and a masquerade street gala at night.
Rome Ga May 16 Sheelal J The May term of federal court for the northern district of Georgia opened Monday with Judge W T Newman presiding. Sidney A Hunt former cashier of the First National Bank of Lafayette is charged with misappropriating funds of the bank. D H Young an officer of a Polk county bank is charged with a similar offense. Frank Patte and Hen Derryberry face unusual charges for tearing down rural tree delivery mail buses. C W Nichols and Willis Holiend are accused of using the mail for fraudulent purposes. Most other criminal docket items involve illicit distilling of whisky with several civil bankruptcy cases on the docket.
At the Worryth theater this week headlining George East and company with a musical spectacle and pantomime interludes. Also appearing are the Leightons, Broadway Love, Gladys Alexander Bua Vivian Murray, the Great Larned, the Turki piano sensation, Lanton and Curzon in The Unexpected, Aubrey and Rich with current sung hits. Tonight the Moon Maiden opens at 30 o'clock at the Lyric, a Burton musical production with songs, mime, comedy and special effects. A chorus of sixteen girls will perform, plus star Janis headlines Betty in Search of a Theil at the Grand today and tomorrow.
Mrs Elizabeth Oldknow 45 wife of William Oldknow died after a long illness at 415 Cherokee Avenue. Survived by husband two sisters a brother and a son Oscar. Resident of Atlanta forty years born in England. Funeral Tuesday at the residence. Savoy theater to close in her honor.
Washington Seminary presents its annual concert in the school auditorium this evening. Performances include piano, violin, and vocal solos, duos, and quartets by students Gladys Byrd Martha Bartholomew Sarah Clement Gene Dozier Margaret Dozier Virginia Fenn Helen Gamble Dorothy Harateon Helen Kight Lowe Lewis Mamie Powers Dorothy Padgett Hazel Reid Dorothy Trotter Katherine Terrell Elizabeth Tillman Harriet Thomas and the Bird Chorus from the intermediate department. The public and friends are welcome to attend.
Jnc 1 Moore and Sona promote kodaks in all styles offering vacation souvenirs. Located at 42 North Broad Street in the Grant Building.
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