Mayor's dramatic walkout blocks city purchasing action
Atlanta scene as Mayor James G. Woodward refuses to preside over elections after council passes an ordinance over his veto. He leaves the chamber claiming the issue should be settled by the courts, blocking the selection of a city purchasing agent. Council debates legality as Smith denounces the mayor and a vote to return the paper is approved.
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General Council
James G. Woodward
Council
Coucil
Atlanta
Att
W. E. Chambers
Smith
Thie Council
Insyor
Éhe Livery Council
Fle
Alfermanic Board
Hearing Date Set For Leo Frank Clemency Appeal
The Georgia prison commission fixed May 31 as the hearing date for Leo Frank's clemency appeal, with final action by Governor Slaton unless he transfers to Governor-elect N. E. Harris. The session may span the full week before the June 7 regular meeting, and Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey may participate. Over 3,000 clemency letters arrived, including notes from U S Senators Borah and Knox and other officials.
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Prison Commission
Leo M. Frank
Slaton
N. E. Harris
A. B. Davison
Harry A. Alexander
Frank
Hugh M. Dorsey
United States
W. E. Borah
Idaho
Philander C. Knox
Washington
Myron T. Herrick
France
Reed
Missouri
Thomas
Colorado
Newlands
Nevada
Brambaugh
Pennsylvania
Hatfield
West ‘Vireiate
Ferris
Michiga
Leo Frank
Emmett Hight Dies After Long Illness at 37
Emmett Hight, a Atlanta real estate businessman and son of the late James L. Hight, died Monday at his home 90 Peachtree circle after a long illness. He headed in real estate for years and was a member of several fraternal orders. He is survived by his widow, one son Laurence, uncles R D Thompson and G Thompson, four aunts, and other relatives. His funeral arrangements will be announced after his return from Columbus.
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Emmett Hight
Peachtree Circle
Mr. Hight
Columbus
Hight
James L. Hight
Atlanta
Masonic Lodge
Decatur
Elka
Knights of Pythian
Laurence
R.D. Thompson
Anniston
Ala
G Thompson
Rookrun
W. W. DuBote
Ensley
J. A. Summers
Mra I . Hardee
George Pace
Water Valley
Miss
France Failing in Foreign Trade Since War Began
Washington May 17 France s foreign trade has fallen about 50 percent since the war began. For the first four months of 1915 total foreign commerce was 97,246,773 dollars versus 1,009,890,395 dollars for the same period in 1914. Imports were 420,065,116 dollars against 586,363,993 and exports 176,681,657 dollars against 426,526,912.
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Washington
France
Cable
Paris
Five Tramps Cremated In Silver Bullion Wreck
Nebraska City, May 17. Five men were burned to death when a Missouri Pacific freight train wrecked near the city. Two freight cars loaded with silver bullion melted in the fire, federal investigators reported.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Missouri Pacific
Read the Advertisements Before You Go Downtown
A compact notice urges readers to check local advertisements before heading downtown. It highlights storefront sales, service offers, and community announcements, signaling shoppers to review flyers for deals and hours.
1915 Horse Show Opens at Piedmont Park Tonight
The 1926 charity horse show for the Home for In curables begins tonight at 8 at Piedmont Park with numerous horses and riders entered. Tickets available at Daniel Brothers, Carlton Shoe, Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose, Ansley hotel, and Georgian Terrace. parking reserved by telephoning Mrs J L Dickey Jr. at Ponce de Leon apartments. The program features police mounted events, pony classes, and prize cups donated by local patrons.
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Piedmont Park
Daniel Brothers
Carlton Shoe and Clothing Company
Chatmberlin- Johnson-DuBose
Ansley Hotel
Georgian Terrace
J. Li
Dickey, Jr
Ponce de Leon Apartments
Lisbon Under Fire as Warships Shell City
Revolutionists press Lisbon under bombardment by warships. Over a hundred killed as gunfire and sabotage hit the capital. Jono Chagas, the cabinet leader, wounded four times on a train. Senator Freitas killed by gendarmes. Reports vary about his condition and the assault location. The Espana, Rio de La Plata, and a torpedo boat arrived to aid the bombardment.
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London
Lisbon
Jono Chagas
Freitas
Chagas
Jono A3
Oporto
Senator Freitas
Senhor Chages
Brare
Madria
Senhor Chagas
Entrecamento
Madrid
Joao Chagaz
Pavis
Badajoz
Espana
Rio de la Plata
Shivery May Weather Grips Nation With Snow
Abnormally cold conditions sweep the country with two disturbances moving eastward from the northwest and east. Snow and freezing temperatures are reported in West Virginia Minnesota and other northern states. The Weather Bureau issued warnings for northern and central states as cold air pins down the region.
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Washington
Gulf States
Weather Bureau
West Virginia
Grafton
W. Vo
West
Freesing
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Duluth
Germans Break through Front as British Attack Advances
London May 17 Field Marshal Sir John French reports British troops have taken the offensive after repelling German assaults. British gains north of La Bassée and south of Richebourg l Avoué, with many German prisoners and several detachments surrendering. French forces align with Allied efforts, while eastern fronts show limited activity and Austrian and Russian movements loom amid strategic reshaping.
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Sir John French
London
Sir Joan French
Richebourg-l’Avoue
Maraha
John French
Paris War Office
France
la Basaee
Parra
Berry-au-Huc
Outekirta
le Pretre
Teer Canal
Baigturo
Yrser Canal
Steenstraete
St Yores
French
Vienna
Petrograd Do
Petrograd
San
Ambassadors prepare to leave Rome as war tensions rise
Rome reports Prince von Buelow and Baron von Macchio ready to depart. A special train will take the German envoy to Chiasso, Switzerland and the Austrian to Ale in the Tyrol. Rome eyes Italy's move toward war while parliament faces crisis and public demonstrations surge in support of Salandra's cabinet.
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Rome
Paris
Prince von Buelow
Baron von Macchia
Chiasso
Switzerland
Baron von Macchio
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Tyrol
Italy
Giornale d'Italia
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Ita
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Vienna
Germany
Austria
Belgium
France
Sena
Chamber of Deputies
Popolo
Bonnino
Francis Joseph
Ricciott Garibald
Tender
Dermande
Red Shirts
Tisty
Uso Bagal
Garibald
Weather Report and Temperatures from Hachive Archive
A local weather note lists the forecast for Georgia Fimmarth with showers for youth and midweek fair conditions. It records lowest and highest temperatures around 31 degrees, a mean temperature, rainfall in the last 24 hours and since the start of the month, noting 3.68 inches. Deficiency since January stands at 2.63 inches.
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