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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1915
Page
12
Conflicting reports from Rome and Vienna about the Italian liner Ancona unsettled U S officials. Secretary Lansing expressed concern as he awaited official information from ambassadors Page and Fenfield, amid incomplete dispatches and rapid, disputed accounts.
Society women relieved as theater parties resume with assurance of child safety. A 35¢ jar of Eucapine salve is advertised to ease colds, coughs, sore throat, bronchitis, and pneumonia fears. Made from eucalyptus, camphor, menthol, wintergreen and petrolatum, it’s promoted as a safe, pleasant home remedy.
Italian protests allege the Ancona was torpedoed without warning after being halted and that many passengers died as lifeboats were not used. Austrian and German accounts claim the ship fled, was warned, and given time to abandon ship before torpedoing, with disagreements over responsibility and conduct provoking an international dialogue.
In Rome on November 14, American ambassador Thomas Nelson Page relayed official reports through the Italian government and British consuls at Bizerta and Tyne. It lists American citizens aboard the Ancona including Dr Cele L Greil and Alexander Patave, with only Mrs Greil and Torrisi survivors. Reports suggest the submarine that sank the Ancona also sank Firenze and that survivors will be sent to Italy once transport vessels are available.
Booker T Washington died prompting shock from President Roosevelt and national figures. He was renowned as an author and educator with Harvard and Dartmouth honorary degrees. Telegrams of condolence flooded the institute as leaders hailed his service to his race and the country.
H H Proctor who just returned from the East heard Booker T Washingtons last address at the First Congregational Church. He spoke of Washington as the leader in industrial development and peace between races, noting his monument at Tuskegee and the nation’s debt. Resolutions of regret were passed by the Congregational church after the sermon.
Miss Leona Griffith aged 23 died Sunday at home of her parents Mr and Mrs WC Griffith Norfolk Ga. Survived by two brothers G BD Griffith Atlanta and WC Griffith Jr Columbus Ga three sisters Ruth and Margaret Griffith Atlanta Frank Reynolds agents. Also J G Taylor aged 3 died Sunday at parents home 107 Donnelly Avenue. J Harvey W J Harvey aged 51 died Sunday at private hospital body removed to Harry G Pooles chapel. Survived by widow and two children. Harry Cochran aged 3 died Sunday at private hospital two children Mrs J A Cochran survives.
New Orleans November 1 The Chalmette refinery of the American Sugar Refining company will resume full operations and hire about 1000 additional workers. President Far1 Babst said the plant will again enter the Louisiana market as a buyer of raw and clarified sugar. The state fights to oust the corporation as a restraint of trade and seeks a receiver and injunction over alleged sugar price manipulation.
The three week revival led by Rev Hugh Wallace at South Side Baptist Church ends with forty four new members. Dr J G Hughes of Rome Ga assisted, Barnea and Philathea classes converted, thirty one converts to be baptized next Sunday, large attendance and crowded venues. A note mentions the comedy Twin Beds at the Atlanta tonight.
The first appearance in Atlanta of Twin Beds from New York opens tonight with a Wednesday matinee. Three couples share apartments in a big city house causing comic and poignant entanglements amid rapid stage action and social satire.
The American hospital in Petrograd reopened with enlarged quarters in the presence of Baron Rosen and Count Nostitz. George T. Marye, the American ambassador, presided as president of the hospital. The facility, organized in October 1914, now has forty beds and improved equipment. It has treated 169 wounded, received substantial aid from the United States, and volunteers contributed thousands of medical supplies and garments for soldiers and families.
Telegram from Tehran reports Persians reassured as the Shah chooses to remain in Tehran awaiting a potential outcome of tensions with Russia. Clergy showed restraint during Muharram and the Russian minister in Persia pledged protection for life and property if Tehran worsens.
Washington November 14 President Wilson and his cabinet will meet Wednesday night with the special budget committee appointed by the house democratic caucus to devise ways of systematizing government expenditures The aim is to foster greater cooperation between the executive branch and the house appropriations committees while plans for coordinating appropriations are discussed. The president has not stated his position.
New York November 1 The American Jewish committee at its ninth annual meeting voted to call a conference to consider the rights of Jews in belligerent lands and in Romania. The conference would be organized on a democratic basis after hostilities end to secure these rights. The report notes Jewish suffering in the war exceeds any prior persecution. Officers elected for one year include Laula Marshall president, Julian W Mack and Jacob Hollander vice presidents, Isaac W Bernheim treasurer.
London reports a severe gale causing the loss of several sailing vessels. Six French steamer Baint-Malo of 121 tons capsized near Guernsey with all hands lost.
The comical revue Twin Beds headlines a lively show tonight at the Atta Theatre, promising uproarious laughter and light-hearted farce. Local audiences encouraged to attend and expect a romp through mistaken identities and witty banter.
New York November 14 Peter De Lacy a longtime figure in sporting circles and once famed as the pool room king died here last night aged 1 he grew wealthy running pool rooms and fought jockey clubs efforts to bar betting at tracks his actions helped push New Jersey to ban racing and he later sought legal moves to close tracks in New Jersey and promote antiabetting laws before turning to real estate
Paris November 14 A front letter describes two sapper miners buried by a German mine explosion escaping after sixty one hours. They dug a vertical chimney with knives, then another direction at night to reach their own trench. Fach has been awarded a medal.
Washington November 14 Conven tions will assemble in each of the twenty three provinces of China Monday to record the decision of the Chinese people upon two questions voted at the polls last week one acceptance of a revised constitution and substitution of a monarchical form of government for the republic Reports from Peking indicate an overwhelming majority favor both constitution and monarchy An official announcement is expected from Peking on whether provincial conventions will send delegates to a national convention
Jno L. Moore & Sons opticians advertise glasses custom fitted to the nose for comfort and clear vision. They claim expert adjustment and eye glass efficiency to remedy eye sight trouble at 42 N Broad Street.
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