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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1915

Page

8

Parks urged against high school site in Piedmont Park

Citizens meeting condemns moving a high school from the park to another site arguing it would destroy park value and set a precedent for using park land for schools. Leaders urge larger park expansion and public action including mailings and a future public meeting to press officials.

University High School Piedmont Park Evmss Spene & Moore Immire Jiang Tenth Street Asmoath

Preserve University High School Square Deal in Atlanta Park

Mr William Lawson Peel warns that delaying a University High School square deal will wreck Atlanta park space for future growth. He cites five to six thousand youths now eligible, doubling in ten years, risking inadequate park and campus accommodations if a tract under twenty five acres is not set aside for the school.

Peel Sty End Tenth Street Iva Tata Department of Educanowhet Peter Sait Lake Schoel Tishmont Park Ces Ub Jia T Waa Schoo Universty High School Ablanta University High School William Lawson Peel

Pastors condemn gambling at Atlanta Harvest Festival

Severe condemnation came from Dr Richard Ormelinn of North Avenue and Dr Dunbar H Ogden of Central Presbyterian over open gambling at the Harvest Festival midway in Atlanta. They accused police consent and protection, cited grand jury attempts to enforce laws, and alleged Harvest Festival profits from the betting, urging action to restore public decency.

Atlanta Presbyterian Richard Ormelinn North Avenue Presbyterian Church Dunbar H Ogden Central Presbyterian Flim Jis Harvest Festival Association Celal Fhnnas

Jitney Drivers to Name Officers at Monday Meeting

The Atlanta Jitney Bus association will meet tonight in the Trust Company Building of Georgia. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and drivers, members or not, are urged to attend due to important operating matters affecting jitney service in the city.

Atlanta Jitney Bus Association Trust Company Georgia

Michael addresses Jewish Alliance on Sunday school work

M L Michael of Athens delivered an important speech before the Jewish Educational Alliance Sunday school. About 200 children attended as he, identified with Sunday school work for thirty years, spoke on Sunday school programs.

M WU Michael Athens Alliance Jewish Educational Alliance Michael

Amanda Warner Pioneer Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Amanda D Warner a pioneer citizen widow of contractor Richard Warner died at her home 527 Carnival Avenue after a lengthy illness She was 36 and a member of St Johns Methodist Episcopal Church The funeral will be Monday at 2 PM from the residence Rev CM Fakes and Rev J B Hemphill officiating with burial at West View cemetery She is survived by sons OF Warner Montgomery W Warner Texarkana H K Warner and J C Warner Atlanta and four daughters Mrs Melle Barnes Mrs A Welnah Miss Georgia Warner of Atlanta and Mrs J W Duke Oklahoma City

Amanda D Warner Jet Richard Warner Carival Avenue St Johns Methodist Episcopal Church Warner Hemphill West View Cemetery Montgomery New York H K Warner Texarkana

Japanese Naval Estimates for 1918 Unveiled

The naval estimates show 1918 total around 9,000,000,000 with a 33,000,000 decrease from 1916. A supplementary 322,500,000 for new warship construction will be spread over four years, while the 1916 allotment stands at 3,006,000.

Atlanta to be surveyed on business conditions by Lowenstein

Frank E Lowenstein of the Atlanta Ad Men club will lead a study beginning this week to gauge real business conditions in Atlanta. Merchants in leading retail lines will answer a short questionnaire after November closing, with data sent to the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World for analysis.

Atlanta Frank E Lowenstein Ad Mena Club Associated Advertising Cluba of Busines&s Lowenstein Associated Advertising Clubs

Five Speakers Praise Booker T Washington Memorial

At a memorial service for Booker T Washington held at the First Congregational Church colored, speakers recalled his worth. Dr C B Wilmer rector of St Luke's Episcopal church Rev HoH Proctor Hirst Congregational church EH Webster of Atlanta University Henry McBride Tuskegee graduate and AH Herndon spoke at the service.

Booker T Washington First Congregational Church Colored C B Wilmer St Luke's Episcopal Church Hoh Proctor Hirst Congregational Church EH Webster Atlanta University Henry McBride Tuskegee Institute AH Herndon Washington

Probing the Records of Unger and Kienzle

Lyons correspondent reports Dr Herbert Kienzle identified as in New York on a conspiracy with Robert Unger. Unger, ex German army subaltern, came to Lyons July 1918, left before mobilization, two trunks seized by detectives.

Faria Lyons Petit Parisien Aysseria Herbert Kienzle New York Robert Unger Kienzle Ulm Spencer & Buettchier Unger Frankfort Petit Parisien Saenver & Buetachler Petit Parisians Werbert Kienzle American Otto Buelow Isotta Unger Prinz Eitel Pruedrich Baltimore Norfolk

Turks kill American aiding Armenians at Urfa

Basel dispatch reports an American named Lesley and several foreigners killed by Turkish forces at Urfa Mesopotamia while defending Armenians. The Boston based board for foreign missions confirmed the death of missionary Frasms H Leslie at Urfa, attributed to poisoning. Leslie’s home was Northport Michigan.

Basel Switzerland Paris Lesley Urfa Mesopotamia Nouvelles de Jaile Boston American Board ‘of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Frasms H Leslie Lesies Northport Mich

New French War Loan Quoted On Bourse

Finance Minister Rubot says the new government loan will be quoted on the bourse like other bonds and certificates will be negotiable until the obligations are issued. The Bank of France offers to advance three fourths of the loan value up to 69000 per person. Industrial firms on government orders organize subscriptions, workers paying half of the first installment on sums over 20. Bishop letters urge faithful to subscribe.

Coalition calls for national ministry in Spain crisis

Lasbon November 28 reports that after Premier Castro resigns, congress votes in favor of a national coalition ministry. Opposition declines to name members and President asks Dr. Alfonso Costa, former premier and Democratic party leader, to form a new government.

Coalition For Spain Lasbon Paris Castro Congress Alfonso Costa Democratic Party Ona

Fire destroys 115000 bales of cotton at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff Arkansas November 2 approximately fifteen thousand bales in the Pine Bluff Compress company warehouse were damaged or destroyed by fire. The cotton valued at about 1250000 dollars, mainly long staple, with fire walls shielding the main building where ten thousand more bales were kept. Loss said to be fully insured and origin under investigation, possible spark from a passing locomotive cited.

Pine Bluff Ark Pine Bluff Compress Company

Canadian Wheat Taken for Britain War Measure

The Canadian government on Saturday ordered the commandeering of all Nos 14 and 3 northern wheat in storage at the head of the lakes and eastward to fill wartime orders for Britain. The move, affecting 12 to 15 million bushels, aims to raise prices to benefit producers while limiting market disruption and avoiding sharp consumer price rises. Experts expect a temporary price flurry in Chicago and note no permanent US price impact. Toronto merchants say embargo east of Fort William could push prices higher for producers while placing eastern dealers at western farmers’ mercy.

Dominion Tegard Chicago United States Robert McDougal Board of Trade Cal McDougal Canada Toronto Fort William

Gaffney denies charges of misconduct as former consul general

T St John Gaffney denies accusations leveled against him in Munich and New York while serving as consul general. He arrived in New York from Copenhagen and plans to seek clarification from the State Department. He rejects claims of rudeness to Americans and Brits, secret letters, and endorsements of hostile newspaper attacks.

New York John Gaffney Antil United States Munich Oscar I Copenhagen Washington Gaffney Morning Post of London Fleet Street Grifney Cnty Bach Continental Times of Berlin Witson Amerian Theodore Roosevelt Wilson George “Bo McClellan Roger Casement Rogers Britain Germany Ryan State Department

Submarine helps rescue passengers after sinking ship

The submarine aided victims for five hours after the Sailor Prince was sunk, firing one shot and staying alongside Lazules to rescue wounded before vanishing. Captains named the submarine a large boat flying Austrian colors earlier. Available shipping records miss Barulos, possibly due to name changes from wartime captures.

Alexandrina Prince Har Mama Barulos

Peace delegation to Ford for European mission

New York November 28 Henry Ford announced at his headquarters that demand to join his peace mission to Europe is high. Additional accommodations were found with the Scandinavian-American Mner Frederick VITE and the Oscar U1 ship cabins. Some governors cannot leave state business, others accept invitations including Mrs Joseph Cts and Arthur Le Wetherby. Governor Hall of Louisiana declined due to official duties.

New York Henry Tord Europe Fords Trawas Ford Aad Frederick Vite Emmeth D Boyle Nevada Chirkenderson Alabama South Dakota Ernest Laster Washington Charley Ro Miller Delaware Stewart Montana II Philipp Wae Comsin James Leiguson Lexus John B Kendrich Wyoming Joseph Cts Philadelphia Helen King Robinson Denver San Francisco Arthur le Wetherby Neoraska Peace Society Governor Hall New Orleans Louisiana Henry

SixteenYearOld Girl Killed by Motorcycle Near Luray

A sixteen year old girl riding in a Luray near Hurt city stepped from between wheels and was struck by a motorcycle. Her skull was fractured and she died shortly after. Witnesses said it was an accident with no intent.

Tontromery Ala Nusember Vain & Urithbett

Poles Photographed At Rate Of 30 000 Daily By German Authorities

German authorities order mass photography of Poles to issue passports for entire population over thirteen. News agency reports already more than one million photographs taken and rising. Sixty photographers plus assistants work on the project daily.

Cbs Wireless le Datvalie B Deerman Sovernor General Toland Otersias Gamilion

Alabama Man Wounded Fighting the Germans

Ottawa Ontario November 22 report says Private Frank Smith of the Canadian Overseas Forces was wounded while fighting Germans. The official release names next of kin as John Smith and notes he served with the Canadian forces in the war.

Alabama Ottawa Frank Smith King John Smh Burbank

Mothers Try This On Your Babies

A vintage advert promising Lucapine Salve as a soothing home remedy for infants and children. It touts gentle ingredients like eucalyptus menthol and petroleum jelly, claims fast relief, and offers home delivery via Courcey & Monn Drug Store in Atlanta.

Mair Stanfords Campo Addicey

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