This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
6
A local ad lists blankets and flannels with heavy plaid auto robes sized 60 by 78 inches and 64 by 80 inches. Prices range from 3.98 to 6.50, plus multiple wool and cotton blanket options: full double beds, various colors, some with fringes, and a quick sell on outing flannels at 10 cents per yard.
Richmond October 12. Southern Railway stockholders reelect Fairfax Harrison Robert M Gallaway and John W Grant as directors with Henry B Spencer named for a full term. Open meeting praised management and reported a challenging year due to Europe’s war impact on southern industry.
New Orleans October 12 Orleans parish grand jury today declined to return a true bill against Rev Byron Holley rector of St George s Episcopal church exonerating the minister from blame for the killing of Lancing G Pearsall early yesterday Dr Holley shot Pearsall in the study of his home about 30 am mistaking Pearsall for a burglar Witnesses testified Pearsall had been drinking the night before Police believe he entered the rectory through a window while his mind was confused
A sale note describes a purchase of Bar Pins and Brooches in oval square round and basket shapes. Crafted in a durable gray metal with colorful imitation stones and imitation lapis. Also features white metal pins resembling platinum that resist burnishing and are rhinestone set.
Catalogue copy notes 50c bar pins and 25c pins in imitation pearls rhinestones set in a white platinum resembling metal to form a delicate pin. Special values offered.
The Rev Dr Frederick Anecrum De Rossett, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Charleston South Carolina, died this morning after an operation at a local infirmary. Born in 1856 in Wilmington New York, he served churches in New York Michigan Mississippi and Illinois before moving to Charleston in February 1913. He was secretary of the joint commission on ecclesiastical relations of the general convention.
After a twenty six hour search, the body of Lieutenant Walter R. Taliaferra the army aviator who died yesterday morning was found in San Diego bay this afternoon by divers from the U S and San Diego. The aircraft was located nearby with the pilot still strapped to the seat.
In Chicago on October 13 Mrs Stella Streeter wife of Captain George Wellington Streeter fired on and lightly wounded Detective Sergeant Cudmore and held up seventeen officers who came to arrest her Capt Streeter was arrested but Mrs Streeter barricaded herself and threatened to shoot any approaching officers The district of Lake Michigan area adjoining a fashionable North Shore quarter is described as Streeter’s property by squatter’s rights
A busy Atlanta matinee week features Pavasa and Perl mutter at the Atlanta theater with Henry Miller Company led by Frances Carmon Judy Abbott and George Alison. the run extends to Saturday. Mrs Patrick Campbell also headlines, with Shaw and Pinero works and a Forsyth variety bill including DePree Opéra acts and Hea Fox Trat.
Raith Storey stars in The Dust of Haypt a Vitagraph Blue Ribbon film at the Grand today. The princess endures a full arc of emotion from ancient regal poise to modern will as love redeems her, with humor woven through a dramatic plot that promises to engage the audience beyond the screening.
At the Strand today and Thursday the Equitable release The Price screens with Helen Ware star. Adapted from a George Hronawurst play, the modern tale follows love jealousy and revenge as a secretary enters a married couple's life and triggers a sequence leading to a dramatic, unsettling culmination.
The Chicago Tribune reports John D. Rockefeller Jr. received a large stock gift from his father, transferring control of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. The gift followed John D. Rockefeller Sr.'s approval of his son’s testimony at a federal industrial relations hearing. Rockefeller Sr. visited Chicago after a stay in Colorado studying mines and fuel properties.
The Supreme Court of Georgia affirms and reverses multiple cases across counties including Clarke Bibb Oglethorpe and Chatham. Notable names include Pope, Elmer, Hanson, Walker, Gibbs, Meadow, and Walker. Attorneys Green Michael King Spalding Akerman McManus and others represent plaintiffs in error. various judges listed with notes on decisions and reversals.
Call a lifeguard for your eyes with Kryptok Glasses by Jno I Moore & Sons Opticians at 42 North Broad St. They claim to prevent strain and nervous breakdown, crafted to your oculist’s prescription with high finish and superior frame adjustment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.