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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1915
Page
4
The Fulton County sheriff as Hon CW Mangum publically praises Tanlac claiming relief from nervous weariness stomach issues and general health improvements. He cites endorsements from Circuit Court Judge bankers ex councilmen oil mill superintendents and Georgia officials who back Tanlac as a remedy after positive personal experience and widespread favorable notices.
Paris dispatch quotes General Gallien describing Allied strategy and French resolve. He argues central powers are strained, Russian offensive and Bulgarian situation pinching Germany, and that sustained energy and coordination by French and allied forces aim at a decisive victory despite heavy costs.
Authorities hunt for a discharged servant girl of the Weltemann household who may shed light on the mass killings at the Weitzmann residence. Bodies of Samuel Weitzmann his wife and son in law and daughter, David Kigner, and two farm hands were taken to a morgue. Petrucha’s revolver and the ambiguous scene leave relatives suspecting an outsider involvement.
Washington November 28 the administrations reply to critics of recognizing the Carranza government in Mexico due to church outrages was made public in a Tumulty letter to Dr James J McGuire of Trenton NJ. Tumulty said state department files show no proven case of nun outrages and quoted a Catholic general in Mexico City asserting no violations of law. He urged unity and reconstruction, warned against stirring rancor, and noted recognition by Latin American nations after the Pan American peace conference. He also mentioned a prior letter from former Secretary Fagan detailing steps to protect religious representatives in Mexico.
Prominent New York author J S Thompson sues for about 6000 acres near Chattaronga in Melamares Cove claiming vast land, mineral deposits, and farm stock value over 100000 dollars. The suit, described as the largest in the region, lists DB Murphy Me Lamore as the stock farm owner and includes a Chattanooga attorney among others, with trial slated for Walker County February term.
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports unrest in Teheran as Swedish officers in the Persian gendarmerie defect or dissent from the Shah's government. Insurgents and mercenaries seize the Mohammedan coast while fortifying mountain passes under German direction. Prince Henry of Reuss communicates with Teheran to influence the Shah. Half the national council and most armed forces are at Kum and Hamadan. The gendarmerie numbers about 6,000 with 2,000 mounted. the paramilitary force commands nearly 1,000 miles of roads.
Letters totaling about 190060 plea for intervention by King Alfonso on behalf of civilians or soldiers imprisoned or condemned by German and Austrian courts. Most are French and English. Alfonso acts personally, directing steps to help, with British citizens under American protection relayed to American ambassadors. The king answers long into the night, forwarding replies to relatives as telegrams flood in.
Washington November 28 Organiza tion of the sixty fourth congress which convenes next Monday will begin tomorrow Senate democrats hold their caucus at noon and at the same hour ways and means committee democrats of the house will undertake the task of parcelling but committee recommendations Tonight every train brought to Washington scores of senators and representatives who had postponed their coming until after Thanksgiving The senate caucus will be called to order by Senator Kern conference chairman Early sessions throughout the week are expected The question of revising the rules and cloture of debate is under consideration A revised form of cloture is expected to be favored by a majority of democrats The senate majority work is not expected to precipitate clashes Although rumors of leadership changes persist Senator Kern is believed to be reelected majority leader Clark of Arkansas president pro tempore and Lewis officers The chairmanships of important committees are not expected to change unless tradeoffs occur The six new members to be chosen by the democrats for committee places also loom as decisions to be made with vacancies among republicans for foreign relations and other panels.
The House undertakes a broad reorganization due to reduced Democratic membership and a larger Republican minority. Kitchin is elected chairman of Ways and Means. Naval affairs face reorganization amid defense plans with five Democratic vacancies and several retired supporters and opponents. Other chairmen remain, while a special budget committee meets tomorrow to push for a unified budget system amid deep divides.
Dozens of youngsters and nurses filled Piedmont Park as late November warmth drew crowds to playgrounds. Pleasant, springlike weather spurred long street and park attendance, followed by a brief night shower that dimmed the bright moon.
Major General Frederick Funston conferred at length with General Alvaro Obregon, Carranza commander, regarding Randall and shifting troops. Obregon requested transfer of 110 wounded soldiers to Nogales, which Funston approved. Upper notes report Villa forces and casualties as Carranza troops tightened control.
On November 18 Chinese minister Koo arrived in New York aboard the steamship Win Lor from Liverpool. He succeeds Kai Fah-shah, recalled to Pekin, and will go on to Mexico City to represent China. Koo, evacuated from a Columban university in 1808 at age under 11, is noted as one of the youngest diplomats sent to Washington.
The electrical show begins this morning at 2 pm in the Healey building and runs to 11 pm with special exhibits on the main floor. Tech electrical engineering students will present demonstrations while the Tech Mandolin Club provides music. Admission is 10 cents, with proceeds aiding the Atlanta Anti-Tuberculosis Society.
In Clanta Georgia November 28 Sam Lee is dead and Wilson Olin Tee likely fatally wounded after a shooting near the parks. Officers George Hillmov and Charles McLivern were injured with cuts and blows during the confrontation following an arrest of a Lee family member.
Reuters dispatch from Rotterdam reports the British steamer Balgowien from Tadoni attacked yesterday near the Soorde tinder iehthou by German aeroplanes. Machine guns, rifles, and bombs directed at the steamer for twenty minutes failed to damage it.
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