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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
10
A 13 months old Belgian girl named Jeanne, transported via England, was ordered deported by U S immigration officials despite an offer of adoption by Mrs. Percy Proctor, formerly Baroness Nadine von Klaefusa. Jeanne arrived aboard the St Paul.
A woman passenger was detained at Ellis Island as yesterday in custody. The board of inquiry ruled Mrs. Proctor's plea to adopt the child insufficient. An attorney for Mrs. Proctor stated an appeal to Washington would seek Jeanne's remaining in the country.
A humorous dialogue where a daughter asks why a candidate is called running for office and the father explains it implies doubt about winning. The joke centers on political ambition and the inevitability of uncertainty in elections. The line reflects playful social commentary via a brief, wit-driven exchange.
The committee investigating Atlanta probation records heard from Solicitor General Hugh M Dorsey and former Recorder Nash R Broyles among others praising Officer Coogler. Judge Stayles described the system and Judge Broyles called Coogler the best officer for the position.
London reports Australian Commander General Linton perished when transport Southland torpedoed in the Aegean on September 2. Rescuers found him swimming and urged saving others. He refused, urged others to be saved, and died from exhaustion after helping until rescued.
Three Atlanta meat dealers W A Gatling W J Coffee and M Moore were indicted on pure food law violations following a state agriculture department campaign. Witnesses Dr Peter F Bahnsen and inspector P A Methvin testified. Bonds set at 100 each.
In Chattanooga Tenn November 23 5 the jury in United States v T C Betterton manager L G Mylius superintendent Frank Fox shipping clerk and A G Smith traveling salesman of the Tennessee Coffin and Casket company found the company and Fox guilty of shipping liquor into adjoining states without proper branding of packages The verdicts found Betterton Mylius and Smith not guilty Betterton denied knowledge and said orders to stop were issued Sentence for the company and Fox set for Saturday
A terse remark suggests a violation of United States law may be deferred to the next term, signaling ongoing legal or legislative debate without detailing specifics or outcomes.
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