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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
7
London May 17 reports from the trenches describe damp cold conditions. Food is scarce and hard to obtain, while soldiers endure long tunnels and constant strain. An advertisement urges Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to restore digestion, blood, and strength for weakened stomachs and nerves.
Jumbo Va J H Satterwhite thanks supporters and asserts Pellagra can be cured by Baughn remedy. Ad writes about symptoms including red hands peeling mouth throat and indigestion. Free book on Pellagra remedy offered with refund if it fails.
In Houston on May 17 the Southern Baptist convention created an educational commission with one representative from each state, pledged cooperation with the Anti Saloon League, and deplored papal legates in Washington and Catholic effort to influence government. The gathering adjourned amid busin ess discussions with no action on Baraca and Philathea while endorsing harmony with democratic principles and self governance of local churches. The convention plans to meet next year in Asheville.
A disputed motion about city finances and salaries dominates council debate. Members argue a minority cannot invoke rights, while awaiting a court path to settle the ordinance question. The mayor proposes reintroducing the measure or pursuing court action with limited city expense.
Washington May 17. Mrs Crystal Eastman Benedict of New York representing the Congressional Union urges a federal constitutional amendment for nationwide woman suffrage to calm industrial unrest. She says the future of the Democratic Party hinges on suffrage and that Wilson could act without a formal report. The hearing also features Darrow defending labor, noting unequal law for the poor and rich and criticizing long-standing common law doctrines as outdated.
Obituaries and funeral notices listed include William Williamson age 68 of 98 Grant Street, survived by widow and children. Rosina Upchurch, age years, survived by daughter Mrs A W Kirkpatrick and son T J Upchurch. Julia Parker, 38, survived by husband Fibert Parker and three children. Martha Thomas, 69, survived by two sons and sister. Kate Gordon, age , removed to Greenberg Bond Chapel. Mrs J F Kendrick, 61, died at home on Avenue A. Emma Potts, 43, died in LaGrange, removed to Pooles chapel. Yetta Allam, death with four brothers and two sisters.
Washington May 17 American textile manufacturers and ink varnish pigment and feather product makers report acute dye shortage. A special government memo notes German dye stocks in the U S are rapidly diminishing and may vanish by July end. Two cargoes approved for tea passage to Britain await German export permission, potentially easing supply for two to three months. German producers hold coal-tar dyes readiness, as the U S presses belligerent nations for an understand. Domestic dye makers are increasing output to compensate.
The Lyric opens with East's Act a big novelty praised for lavish staging and rapid, energetic performances. George Haste leads a strong company with Ruth Roye as a standout, while Danes Roye and others deliver varied acts. The Moon Maiden at the Robert Moran engagement also draws praise for its elegance and emotional depth.
Tokio May 18 A brilliant court wedding linked Princess Yasu to Prince Naruniko Nigashi ion. The ceremony at the imperial palace followed mourning for Empress Haruko and featured imperial princes and princesses, with the couple later presented to the emperor and empress.
The 1915 horse show kicks off tonight with a list of entrants including stallions and mares such as Florida Bing, Ronnk Tradabas, and Delicate Fey. Prize cups include the Silver Cup donated by Dawson Fas Ste Cod Company and the Per Cent Prize, with competitors from several firms and individuals highlighted.
Frederick Paxon, a noted businessman, was questioned for about an hour by the special investigation committee of the board. He spoke on the Beavers administration and police affairs, expressing disapproval of burglaries and holdups while refraining from details. The board then questioned Britt Crags of The Constitution about depot administration and Beavers case knowledge.
At a missionary mass meeting in Turner Temple MF Church, Holmes Institute president Bob Holmes warned that crime is rising in Atlanta and will spread unless checked. He urged mandatory schooling for recently displaced youths and tighter policing to curb robberies and juvenile delinquency.
Reports that Karlsruhe was headed for Norfolk spread again, with RAF ships and German raiders Kronoring Wilhelm and Pring Vitel Priediich cited as seeking a safe haven at Hampton Roads. Observers at Cane Henry noted limited visibility over Virginia Capes during the night into late morning.
A garbled list shows riders and mounts including black gelding Arabia Niner ridden by Lt Bates and Marmion ridden by Cramp, with entries for Best Lady Rider horsemanship and Silver Cup donation by C J Hamper Co. Other noted horses include Wary Alxund Tone and Girl ridden by Josephine Windle, and Davidson with Mrs Johan Hin listed among participants.
Syracuse May 17 William Barnes spent over three hours on the witness stand in the New York Supreme Court as Theodore Roosevelt’s counsel pressed a wide ranging cross examination. He described patronage tied to public printing contracts and disputes over what constitutes legitimate patronage. He named colleagues, discussed race track bills, and recounted conversations with Grattan about the Hart Agnew measure as well as his stance on direct primaries. He claimed a debt owed to him by Lyon and denied personal favoritism while condemning discrimination. The testimony stretched into the afternoon with Barnes reading a long memorandum and detailing interactions with assembly clerks and printers.
Baton Rouge residents report the Louisiana legislature opened a thirty day special session today with Governor Hall urging anti trust measures and state funding actions. The address emphasized an anticipated constitutional convention and legislative appropriations for state institutions.
An advertisement touts SF-1344 and a “blood purifier” claimed to purge disease germs and improve health quickly. It urges readers to buy from LB and S or write to the Medical Liver in Atlanta, promising safety, decades of use, and easy self-care against blood disorders.
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