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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1915

Page

11

Britain to release detained cargoes in formal talks

Washington reports definite information from London that Britain will accept informal representations by the US Foreign Trade advisers to release American owned goods of German and Austrian origin detained at key ports under the British order in council. A conference with Fleming Crawford and Skarrets followed, outlining plans to resume negotiations within days and release shipments tied up at Rotterdam and other ports.

Hington London Britain State Department Keutrs order 'n_ council Fleming Rbichard Crawford T. 8.Skarrets Rotterdam

Trade compliance for importers clarified in March order terms

A fragmented notice outlines importers duties to prove goods were ordered by a neutral firm or for their account. It requires documents showing the original contract or a certified copy and a clear statement of case circumstances. The March 1 order date marks delivery and payment obligations under contract terms.

Marist College Opens Fifteenth Session With Cadet Return

Marist College opened its fifteenth session Monday with a large cadet attendance. Many from last year return as new accessions join. Father Wilhelmy returns to teach in commercial department after a stint at All Hallows College Salt Lake City. Captain Heidt and Schmidt lead the cadet corps. Beau expected back to run athletics.

Marist Colllege Mane Elphia Heidt Schmidt Beau

Transfer Man Fined For Fai an 70 Report

A. E. Skinner of Skinner Transfer Company was fined 5.76 in the police court yesterday for failing to report to the marshal the names of people he had moved from one part of the city to another. The marshal noted deficiencies in the transfer process and questioned the company’s compliance procedures.

A. E. Skinner Skinner Transfer Company

Notable Vitalitas Health Tonic Claims Highlight Atlanta Receipts

Widespread praise for Vitalitas as a universal tonic in the South with Atlanta interviews citing residents H. M. Qattis of 25 E Ontario Ave and T. N. Smith of East Point. Qattis describes relief from rheumatism after using Vitalitas. Smith reports improved digestion and nutrition benefits. The ad promotes use hot or cold with one teaspoonful in half a glass four times daily, and invites readers to Jacobs Pharmacy at 23 Whitehall Street for samples and information.

Wren Vitalitas South Atlanta U Peate Vitallas H. M. Qattis Ontario ‘Ave T. N. Smit Janta Pisno East Point Jacobs’ Pharmacy Whitehall Street

Motors to Replace Atlanta Horse Cabs in City Service

The Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company plans to switch from horse drawn cabs to motor town cars within weeks. Sixty cabs currently operate from Terminal, Piedmont, Ansley and Winecoff hotels with same rates. first motor cabs expected by December 1. The move aims to maintain traffic volume while improving speed, with expansion to at least twenty town cars and a future garage once warranted.

Atlants W. C. Wilton Terminal Piedmont Anslay Winecott Wilson Baskage Mr. Wilson

Open Law Library for Fulton County at Court Term

At the last session the general assembly authorized $5000 to establish a county law library at the courthouse and $1500 yearly to maintain it. A special committee, chaired by B. Turman, will select books and furnishings with the Bar association’s cooperation. The Mirror will operate during the current court term.

Open Law Library Fulton County Whicch B. Turman Burton Smith Bar Association John L. Tye Arminion Wright John T. Dennis BB Dorr Turman Mirror

Dr DuBose to Preach Two Sermons Sunday

Dr H M DuBose, pastor of the First Methodist Church at Peachtree street and Porter place, will preach both morning and evening sermons on Sunday. The morning topic is What Is the Church and the evening topic is Some Secret Doings in Silent Places. Public invited to both services.

H. M. DuBose First Methodist Church Peachtree Street Porter Place

When Dreams Come True at Forsyth and Strand Theaters

A wide array of acts headlines Forsyth with Johany Ford and Marie Fitzgibbons performing tonight and tomorrow. The Strand showcases Emily Stevens in Destiny or the Goal of a Woman with striking photographed effects and a mixed drama and morality theme. Universal’s A Little Brother of the Rich screens at Hobart Bosworth’s theater with James Leamington as a bystander to wealth.

Xene Rorayen Johany Ford the Forsyth Johany Saya Marie Fitagibbons Beadliner Boy Bouncer Ron Raw Colona Heers Dior Fenny Movis Yerand gStrand Emily Stavens New York Telegram Btrand Strand Theater Seath Emily Stevens Mary Cadmon Sigs Stevens Standish House of Lost Souls House of Lost Alphe Hobar Bosworth Jane Novak Universal Tha Wage Javeplh Medill Patterson Mr. Boneworth James Leamington Otis Turner

Blames State's Crimes on Pistol and Whisky

Douglas Ga September 7 Special Judge Summerall told the grand jury at opening superior court that Georgia has better laws but needs stricter enforcement. He asserted that ninety percent of criminal rackets are traceable to drinking and carrying concealed weapons.

Douglas Summerall Georgia

Mrs C D Crawley’s Select School Opens September 13

Mrs C D Crawley’s Select School will deepen on September 13 with French German and Spanish taught by two Vassar College graduates using a conversational method. The program features English and American Literature, Music, and Expression. Faculty includes Mrs W S Kell modern languages and literature Miss Jennie Tutt Plano, Miss Louise Barili voice, Miss Viola Harili expression, and Mrs Crawley Latin and Mathematics.

Cherry Ponce de Leon Avenue Peachtree Ponce de Leon Piedmont Vassar ‘College W. S. Kell Misa Jennie Tutt Plano Louise Barili Misa Viola Harili Crawley

Connor Exonerated By Legislative Board At Cave Springs

Rome Ga September 7 Special After a lengthy hearing at Cave Springs today the legislative board of visitors appointed by Governor Harris exonerated Wesley O Connor principal of the Georgia school for the Deaf from charges of drunkenness undue familiarity with pupils and incompetence The board found the school’s affairs efficient and business like and said the charges were without foundation The trustees also exonerated Connor and expressed strong confidence in his management The board deferred any decision on replacing the school with a normal school for a future legislature hearing Read affidavits and testimony showed broad support for Connor with many witnesses backing him and suggesting the institution’s strong year ahead with more applications for students than last year

Rome Cave Springs Legislative Board of Visitors Harris Wesley Connor Georgia School For the Deaf Ayer Bibb Board of Visitors W. 0. Connor Trustess Vernor Home Board of Trustees Con— Noc

Lakewood to stay city property. leased to private parties halted

Lakewood will be operated by the city and not leased again to private parties. A Southeastern Air Association committee urged city control of Lakewood, but the park commission unanimously voted against private leasing while preparing for a future fair with permanent buildings. Julius Billet, owner of the property, offered to settle rent and dispose of fixtures after spending about 7000 on improvements.

Lakewood Ity Park Commission Turman I. Kriegsnaber J. N. Ragsdale W. T. Downing Southeastern Air Association P Julius Billet

Funeral notices for Appa Laat Pase

Obituaries list funeral notices for Appa Laat Pase. Brief notices indicate burial details and service arrangements in the local mortuary notices column.

Mrs. C. J. Boynton Dies After Indigestion Visit

Mrs. C J Boynton of Arlington Ga dies from an acute indigestion attack while visiting daughter Mrs Hervey Fleming. Remains taken to Arlington. Survived by husband and several children. Accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harvey Flemagne. Also J R Farlow 76 dies at his College Park residence, survived by widow three sons and three daughters.

C. J. Boynton Arlington West Point J. Boynton Hervey Fleming Harvey Flemagne Arlingon J. R. Farlow College Park Land W. A. Farlow

Joy riders steal cash and service from jitney driver

E G Thompson, jitney driver of 201 Lawton street, says two men and two women robbed him of 3 dollars in cash and about 10 dollars in service early Tuesday morning after hiring a ride to Hast Point at Five Points. Thompson gave a scant description, noting a scarred man on the front seat.

E.G. Thompson Lawton Street East Font Thompson Nolis Headquarters St Sergeant Roberts Thompson

Mayor of Alamo Ousted From Job By Judge's Decree

In Wheeler county Georgia the superior court declared the office of mayor of Alamo vacant and ousted Mayor N. Or Sears. Judge EH A Mathews ruled the tax assessors law constitutional and held that a tax assessor must be a freeholder and cannot hold another city county or state office. Sears was ordered to surrender the mayor pro tem panels documents and city seals.

Macon EH. A. Mathews Alamo Wheeler County N. Or Sears W. A. Burson Seara Mathews Sears Mayox

Italy Declares Cotton Contraband of War

Paris dispatch reports Italy has declared cotton contraband of war. The move echoes Britain and France, as the Havas News agency notes a widening price on cotton amid escalating wartime measures.

Italy Paris Havas Great Britain France Vente

Frank Reynolds Safeguards Hotel Ansley With Alaskan Totem Pole

Frank Reynolds publicity director at Hotel Ansley buys a carved Alaskan totem pole from Esquimaux artisans sent by James McCarty of Seattle. The pole, steeped in lore, is believed to ward off witches and evil spirits, though Reynolds himself remains skeptical of ghosts. Reporters describe the odd ornament as a talisman guarding the owner.

Frank Reynolds Ansley Mr. Reynolds Alaska Esquimaux James McCarty Seattle Wash Witencraft

Publicity Man Hears a Wolf Tale in Innocent Rant

A publicity man recounts a curious claim about witchcraft and hostel spirits that supposedly keep away wolves. He expresses skepticism but says he is willing to test the idea to see if it works.

Mr. Reynolds

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