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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
14
After a powerful windstorm, several fraternity houses including Kappa Sigma and Chi Phi were damaged. Students evacuated as chimneys and debris threatened safety. injuries reported as minor scattered incidents. Rescue crews and university staff assessed structural damage and secured the area on South Avenue.
Education board schedules a regular meeting where committee members led by Alterman J Lee Birn War mesteal Rebts and Laton will present proposals for Central High School. The outline includes potential changes to route planning and repurposing facilities, with discussion on dates and accountability.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Masters of Lodges conferring degrees. It mentions lodges, members, and ritual actions but lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes due to garbled text.
City council debates education funding with demands for $2.5 million in repairs plus the January $4,000 allotment. Plans cover Howell Station, Milton Avenue, Lucie Avenue, and a South Atlanta negro school. Proposals include open air annexes, new desks, and a vocational program to reduce crowding and improve facilities before next fall.
Rome route counties organize a Rome Ga group to promote good roads in north Georgia. A rally is set for Sunday July 7 at Summersite in Chattooga with Highway Commissioners Anderson and Howell to speak. County officials from Walker Chattooga Bartow and Floyd expected, along with hundreds. Road work progresses south from Ar-rachee toward Fort Tavieres Ridge, with completion planned within two months.
Terry Newman was convicted yesterday in Walker county superior court of the murder of Benjamin Franklin, a Rome clerk. The jury recommended mercy. he received a life sentence after a change of venue due to pretrial prejudice. Newman was kept in Atlanta Tower for safekeeping.
The Atlanta Young Men's Christian Association offers free swimming lessons for at least 1500 non-swimmers aged over 12 between July 7 and 22 under H A Franklin and chief instructor C J Wheeler. A large volunteer corps will assist with 30 minute groups in multiple tanks, aiming to make swimming accessible to newsboys, students, and working men in Atlanta.
The American steamer Nebraskan sailing from Liverpool to Delaware Breakwater was torpedoed off the Ireland south coast near Bantry. Despite damage, no crew or passengers were lost, and all returned to the ship, which continued to Queenstown under repair. British reports note engagements with German submarines and warnings amid ongoing U boat campaigns.
WB Chambers will open bids on coal today for furnishing coal to the city for the coming year. About 16,690 tons are expected to cover all schools and city departments except the waterworks, which is handled by the water commission.
Texas lawmakers debated an insurance bill targeting out of state firms. The measure would bar non Texas headquartered life and fire insurers unless 75 percent of reserves were invested in Texas securities. The bill, proposing a graduated tax, was defeated in the senate last night.
In Muscogee County a white man named Jones faced burglary charges after a bold pursuit by county officers. He tried to flee with a pistol and a stolen item, was recaptured following a scuffle, and later defended his actions explaining a disputed motive.
Watkins with a self defense plea faces trial for murder. The court record notes alleged provocation and weapon involvement. Ballard and Bell appear as local business figures tied to the case, with testimony around the incident in Batlaca.
A reader recounts a personal injury and struggling work life in Atlanta. The fragment mentions binding and pain after a workplace incident, with references to medical and legal concerns. The tone suggests a public interest grievance from an individual seeking support or remedy.
The Georgia Society of the State of New York urges Georgia Prison Commission to commute Leo M Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment. The letter cites trial facts, Holmes opinions, and nationwide sentiment, arguing mercy while preserving justice and innocence safeguards.
Harrisburg reports a state wide effort with 150000 workers on road projects. The governor, Brumbaugh, announced the initiative as a department estimate and urged continued progress across Pennsylvania through May 26, Good Turds day observances noted in the capital.
The Fifth Ward Improvement club will hear a police committee report on claims that children at the English avenue school attended classes intoxicated and sourced whisky from nearby illicit drinkers. A probe was conducted and a full report is due tonight with the street committee also presenting its findings and recommendations.
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