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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
8
Trading remained cautious as European tensions and the Lusitania crisis influenced investors. German inquiries and unsettled war supply payments weighed on demand, with corporate issuance and defense-related spending shaping the week. Market mood shifted toward cautious preservation of capital amid rising geopolitical risk.
Fragmented OCR note reports on bank clearings in the United States for the previous week. It mentions treasury condition and totals but is garbled with many misread words and stray figures, offering no clear figures or dates.
The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College in Milledgeville saw the re election of President G O Horton and most faculty. Joe Marshburn was granted a leave of absence to attend a Yale program. Professor Ray Welmoth was named to succeed Professor Merenburg.
In Orleans in May the cotton market slid with prices easing and bears dominant amid oversold conditions. Traders cited weak statistics, foreign finance jitters, and mixed signals from Germany as headlines point to further volatility. analysts note crop conditions around 80 percent of normal and expect a decisive weekly update.
Large export orders drive steel mills to increase output with hundreds of thousands of tons planned. Contracts include 2600 tons for New York and 800 tons for the Worden suite, with shipments spanning Buffalo and Chesapeake regions. Steel works anticipate sustained demand into the coming year.
Decatur farm clubs report a surge in enrollment this year with many youths joining pig clubs and corn clubs. Officials from the County Fair and Trade Board note strong interest across contests and anticipate continued growth in youth agricultural programs.
A garbled 1960s style clipping discusses federal action on drug regulation and its expected impact on crime in Augusta Georgia. It mentions morphine, heroin and other narcotics, hospital treatment, and the role of law enforcement in reducing violence. The text references victims and medical facilities but is largely unreadable.
Special report notes a planned 4 ton cotton compress in Douglas County with nearby compresses in Vidalit Malic and Kite Berall supplying the operation. The enterprise aims to export lubricants and create a cotton market in Donwins with a commerce committee site decision at tomorrow night’s meeting.
Thomasville reports a large Mitchell County land sale where F S Perry sold 100 acres to RS Cochran for just over 200000 dollars. The farm valued at about 20 dollars per acre, including mules, machinery, and supplies on the property four miles from Camila. The buyer and locals deem the land highly sound and worth the price.
Resolutions passed by the Bible school of the Second Baptist church praise Dr John E White for his ministry and leadership. They note his long service, compare him to notable pastors, and announce his resignation as pastor and Bible school head as a distinct loss to the church and school.
Dr Hermon F Titus touring in support of a four hour workday announced he would leave Atlanta for Cincinnati tonight unless a free speech permit is granted. He urged three avenues to secure street speech rights and to repeal or amend the permit ordinance. Titus claimed Mayor Woodward abused power and that his removal followed silencing street speakers. The meeting, led by Maryhardt, protested the mayor’s actions and called for organizing a free speech space movement in Atlanta.
Mrs Whiteford Russell records the Home for Incurables annual report. It notes a successful year with buildings in need of painting and plastering but overall sound. Fifty patients cared for. twenty eight improved. eleven deaths. donations reached $483 with largest gifts of $2100. A tablet will honor Mrs S and aipper Whea r. Service at the lawn on Tuesday afternoon at 314 78.
In Waycross district eight miles west of Warcroys, 19 year old Allard Calder was shot by Charlie ten a negro who then fled after taking $2200 from Calder. Calder, seriously wounded, was to be brought to hospital. rumors say the assailant was pursued all day and may be arrested, though fears persist he will evade capture. The wounded boy’s family is well known in the area.
Five member probe committee after two months of exhaustive hearings plans to draft a report for the board meeting Tuesday night June. The stenographic notes cover hundreds of pages with witnesses detailing alleged department faults and a minority report may call for removal of Police Chief Heavers.
Col Donalson and his wife barely survived a wreck near Bambridge on Way 20 when their auto left the road struck earth and a tree stump, the vehicle rolling over. Both were reported with minor injuries and many spectators marveled at their luck.
Dr Proctor preached on self conquest at the First Congregational church yesterday morning. He said the hardest battle is within and urged power behind us and within us to master self. He cited examples of self restraint paying off and urged lasting virtue through discipline.
Rome May 30 Special yeggmen looted the Froinville post office express office and a blacksmith shop. They seized 37.0 and whisky, inspected parcels, but a gold watch was missing. Detectives and the express company investigate. two white men John Pulle and Bork Montain are arrested in Nome on charges of complicity. Montain shows a wooden leg track near the depot.
A report from Augusta records Rhodes seeking a new trial after a Hattial ruling. The motion cites jurors’ alleged statements and improper jury instruction. Judge Hammond denied the claim and ordered a statement struck from the motion as three signatories affirmed the absence of the alleged remark.
An enth loath meeting of automobile owners of Floyd county was held here Indianh permanent organization perfided with Tof Simpson as president. Fumlin of Cave Spring View president Frank McGhee secretary and treasurer. Directors include John Glover A B Arrington JD McCartney Bernard Hale and HS Meikleham. The association will maintain offices in the Chamber of Commerce building and assist in promoting the Dixie highway through chr section.
Bishop F D Beete delivers a sermon at the old Knowles home urging peace for America and Woodrow Wilson to maintain neutrality in the crisis. He calls the church to unity, warns against greed and wartime temptations, and states peace is the church’s power to preserve love and goodwill among believers.
Rural mail carriers from the seventh congressional district will gather in Rome on Monday for a special training day and a new holiday observance. About 100 carriers from thirteen counties in northern Georgia are expected to attend.
Fragmentary note notes Ino L Moore & Sons offering kedahs in il styles at 42 N Bhoud Street Grant. Cady ww. Unclear details but hints at a local shop selling souvenirs or fashion items during the season.
Rev LH Wing pastor of Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal church spoke to Holmes Institute students on Tort Street about preventing sin against children. He cited that 20 percent of colored children in large cities face contact with the wrong influences and urged strong homes and education. Music by Holmes Institute students. EBA Halmen noted the school’s broad influence and called for funding as the annual exercises close with TA Judhey delivering the address.
At a Thomasville Georgia meeting of the Commercial Association directors and members the organization was formed and officers elected. President C Wo Cooper leads with vice presidents WoT Upchurch and LS Steyerman, treasurer E Mo Smith Jr, and secretary JG Gurdmar. Directors include E C Gibson, Will Cooper, Paul Seavey, Hansell Watt, Ben Ingram, W 3f Burch, Ir WL MacIntyre, RG Mays, and Albert Holeman.
The regular Sunday afternoon recital at the Auditorium Armory featured Dr Edwin Arthur Kraft under the Atlanta Festival association. The program included works by Wegner Pachalaky and Faulkes, delivering a very entertaining and brilliant performance for the audience yesterday afternoon.
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