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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes show Premier Salandra entering with cabinet members while the chamber and galleries rise in approval. The text references Marcera, president of the chamber, and a follower of Caripaidi, with prior ceremony details unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an opening ceremony with phrases Viva Salandral and Premierandra appearing moved. Peeraler Selandra rises and mentions presenting a Dill to meet the… The passage is garbled and partial, offering only a fleeting sense of formality and ceremony without coherent names or outcomes.
Premier Salandra outlines Italy's stance amid Austria Hungary demands and Serbia tensions. He cites the July ultimatum to Serbia as breaking the pact, Italy's pursuit of peace, and the move to assert national unity while preparing to act decisively if needed. Green Book documents trace Italy's diplomatic steps and demands through 1915.
Washington May 20 bitter exchanges marked the Higgs National Bank vs United States Treasury officials case. Justice McCoy presided as former Senator Bailou led the bank’s opposition to a motion to dismiss an injunction. Untermeyer for the defendants interrupted repeatedly. Bailey argued legality of information demands and bank transactions, calling some claims ultra vires and stressing officers acted in good faith to aid customers.
Washington reports intense interest as Europe braces for the likely outbreak of war between Austria and Italy. Officials fear the collapse of the triple alliance and realignments threaten European stability while Germany weighs its response to Italy. Berlin predicts an imminent conflict with swift actions after Italy delivers its ultimatum.
A British official statement defends no arbitrary interference with American interests in cargoes, noting prior contracts and protections for cotton shipments, and outlines procedures for cargoes held in prize courts. It cites negotiations with American packers, delays in settlements, and recent trade figures showing shifts in exports to neutral countries, including bacon and lard.
The Yale graduates in Atlanta will gather at the University Club at 5 o clock to finalize plans for a Savannah trip on May 2 for the Associated Southern Yale Club's third annual meeting. A Harvard Yale smoker slated for boat race night in June will be discussed.
City probe gathers witnesses Mayor Woodward Matton Jackson Carlos Mason and others to assess police chief Beavers and the impact of closing the red light district two years ago as officers face scrutiny over discipline efficiency and recent thefts.
London dispatches from Copenhagen report that seventeen German submarines have been lost since February 18, the start of a submarine blockade of England. The tally updates earlier war losses and reflects ongoing maritime combat in the Atlantic theater.
Charles Randall former Birmingham Stoveworks general manager and ex Atlanta executive died in Birmingham after a bar scuffle with Bil Hailey. Hailey, jailed for assault with intent to murder, attacked Randall when he refused to leave the saloon. Randall, married with several children, resided at 1424 North Twelfth Street. Atlanta citizens planned to transport the body to his former home.
Mrs Beulah May Akridge aged 42 died Thursday at a private hospital. The body was taken to Burkett and Cummons chapel. She is survived by her husband one sister Miss Lucile Griffith two brothers J and R Ee i GigAth and one daughter Louise Grit ith Akyidge.
George W Derrick died at his Vallejo home after recently living in Atlanta. Leo W Wiley aged 70 died at his McDonough Road residence, survived by wife and three daughters. Bessie Starnes, 22, died Thursday at 4 Larkin Street, survived by husband J A Starnes and one child. Eleanor Robinson, 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Robinson, died Thursday at a private hospital. Body moved to Pooles Chapel.
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