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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
3
Walter A Harris is appointed by Garrison to join the militia board amid wartime reorganizations. The nomination strengthens regional military oversight and prompts officials to review local defense manpower allocations.
Buenos Aires reports a five nation peace accord between Argentina Brazil and Italy. Foreign ministers of the UK and others attended in Buenos Aires with Dr. Ine Maller cited as initiating the mission weeks ago. The press heralds the agreement amid cautious but optimistic tones.
Five of Agnes Scott College's twenty five graduates were elected yesterday to the Honor society Gamma Tau Alpha for high academic standing. Members include Visser Marian Blick Montgomery Alan Wnty Helen Schneider Chattanooga Mary West Valdosta Gio Gertrude Dicise nich Brunswick Katherine Tarker Atlanta. Prof Perry of Georgia Tech spoke on English literature at a reception in Rebecca Scott hall.
In Wynn ton on May 21 two burglars entered the home of city electrician WD Trager. A neighbor alerted county officers who captured both men. The officer entered the house to check for damage, was disarmed, and forced to take to the air. One suspect, Johown Abocarmied, is at large as others flee in automobiles.
Curtes Pendleton, an Atlanta native who fought in the Philippines during the Spanish American War, returned to Atlanta after years abroad. He was once convicted by a native court of murdering a Filipino man but his sentence was commuted and later pardoned at the request of Atlanta friends and the United States government.
Large crowds gather as Bessie Tift College holds its 1920s style commencement exercises. Senior play opens ceremonies, diplomas are awarded, and an alumnae banquet follows. Notables include Dr Arch Duke Vice of Atlanta delivering missionary society address and Lyston Alf ord Walker of Monroe giving the baccalaureate sermon.
The first concrete road in the county was formally opened with a public barbecue on Andrews Avenue. Mayor James Woodward, W. P. Andrews, B. Turman, WT Winn, and Richard H. Hardy spoke as Dix ie Cement supplied the concrete. The road runs about one and a half miles from Peachtree to Faced Lefiy road entrances, attracting many spectators and automobiles all afternoon.
The Inneses and their wife await bond decision by the U S Supreme Court after a hearing before Associate Justice Tamar in Washington. The court will review technicalities on extradition as the couple remains jailed in San Antonio for Beatrice and Elola Nelees murder while Georgia prosecutors pursue larceny after trust charges.
Rev Tom Ft Harrison of Mandy Mc Tenn has been in Atlanta for days conferring with local leaders about leading the rescue mission of the Christian Helpers league. Harrison, a railroad engineer on indefinite leave, is a former convert and is seen as having great success in his gospel work at the Decatur Street Presbyterian church.
At Mount Zion chapter No 16 Royal Arch Masons Monday night Grand High Priest H Warner Hill presided as Thomas H Jeffries was installed as grand king for Georgia following his election at the Macon convocation. An illustrated program featured a Royal Arch lecture by Francis H Rnauff with remarks by companions Melfan, Jeffries Muni Cal numbers by the Mt Zion quartet and customary refreshments after the ceremony.
The Rebekah assembly held a reception at the hall and planned a first meeting Tuesday. Hundreds of delegates gathered in Marietta and Savannah with crowds arriving by train. Tex Richards of Atlanta won the 2.1F and 10 mile races, while the 10 mile record was broken in 11 minutes. The tail game featured Savannah vs Batesworth, with Savory winning.
In the week of May the Pierce Institute elected new trustees from Adel Jesup Nashville and Blakely including J C Sirmons of Blakely who was named president for a term ending next year. Professor Wood Carleton of Worthen College Wrightsville was chosen vice president.
Dr Hem Bak a prominent Atlanta physician died in a private sanitarium in Chicago on Tuesday morning. He had practiced medicine in Atlanta for four years and was highly regarded in the medical community. He is survived by his wife and seven children. His longtime home was at 85 Washington Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced after the body arrives from Chicago.
R E Douglas, a daguerreographer for Pedson Printers Supply, was arrested Tuesday evening on a forged hundred dollar note case. Police say the suspect attempted to pass the bill to support his family, and investigators are reviewing the incident for possible further charges.
A man admitted to a note theft at the First National Bank of Spartanburg. He stated his aim was to obtain funds for his wife and several children. He waived extradition and wishes to be returned to his home state as soon as possible.
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