Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1915

Page

2

Wife Remarriage Sparks Alimony Court Inquiry

A divorced husband seeks to terminate alimony after his wife remarries. Judge W D Ellis will hear arguments on September 25. The ongoing international updates mention Mexico, Carranza, and the Pan American conference as context but no immediate court impact beyond the alimony case.

W. D. Ellis Lloyd Jones T. W. Brandes Ton Tusserand France Lansing Colville Barclay State Department Mexico New York Tes Carranéa Carranza Washington Carransa Iginder Hell

Enormous Sale Promotes Sylax Remedy by A G Payne

Advertises Sylax and Sylax ointment with testimonials from Meade Jackson of 613 Capitol Street about relief from rheumatism and stiff joints after using the product. Claims kidney derangement and uric acid cause pain, urging purchases at Coursey Munt's drug store corner Marietta and Braih streets in Atlanta.

A. G. Payne Sylax Payne Sylaxi Meade Jackson Capitol Street Mr. Payne Jackson Whitney Robinson Transfer, Co Sir Jackson Atlanta

Pose Surface Close at New Schoolhouse Injunction Sought

An injunction against the general council and officers was drawn and will be filed in superior court by J Coy Pearce to stop work on a surface closet at the new Joan Mender Goldsmith public school on Marietta street. The board failed to secure sewer connections and attempted to tap private property, drawing protest over a wooden surface closet within 30 feet of a front door and near the school building. Critics call for sanitary schools and warn the closet poses health risks to pupils and nearby residents.

General Council J. Coy Pearce Joan Mender Goldsmith Marietta Street Mr. Pearce

Fifth Warders Decry Sanitary Conditions At Two Schools

Fifth Ward Improvement Club condemned the sanitary conditions at State Street and Meador Goldsmith schools after a school committee report. They discussed a bond issue, urged postponement until year end, and noted leaking roofs and basement toilet placement as needed repairs.

State Street Meador Goldsmith Fifth Ward Improvement Club Karl Brittain Committee On Schools Meader Goldsmith School Maddox Brittain Alderman Maddox

Defending Policeman From Cursing Proved Costly for Wimbish

In Atlanta police court Recorder Johnson admonished J L Wimbish after he slapped W Dougherty for cursing Officer Webb. Dougherty also faced trial as a boy’s foot was crushed at Marietta and Forsyth. Both men fined 1.75 each.

Atlanta Recorder Johnson J. L. Wimbish W. N. Dougherty Sam Webb Wimbish Dougherty Marietta Forsyth Webb Insharné Dougherty Grady Hospital Atlanta Police

Leake Placed on Probation for Threatening Maxey

Recorder Johnson placed J P Leake on six months probation after two altercations with Maxey the prior day. Leake must report weekly to the probation officer that he has not shaken a stick at Maxey whenever they meet. The case was dismissed with the promise to keep peace and avoid further incidents.

George Maxey J. P. Leake Recorder Leake Leske Pam Johnson

Suffrage Back s Anthony Measure Gains Support

San Francisco voters convention endorsed the Susan B. Anthony amendment and rejected any alternative national woman suffrage measure. In New York, 206 House members are cited as backing the federal amendment, with expectations of more support by December as organizers intensify district pressure.

Women Voters’ Convention Congress House San Francisco Woman Voters’ Convention Congressional Union For New York National House of Representatives Medill McCormick Chicago National American Woman Suffrage Association Susan B. Anthony Dirs. McGermick Senate

Honeymoon Trot and Pathes Gold Hooster at Forsyth Strand

At Forsyth the Honeymoon Trot by Muriel Worth and Lew Brice headlines a mixed bill with Passing of the Swan Spirit of Syncopation and more. Strand Theater shows Via Wireless second Pathes Gold Hooster Pays with action filled gun scenes and nautical peril as Bruce McRae and Gall Kae headline a drama of spectacle.

Forsyth Tunis Muriel Worth Lew_ Brice Miss Worth Mru Lewrice Chris Cornell Bob Knepp Mt the Stramn Strand Theater Pathes Gold George Fitzmaurice Chia Bruce McRae Intrad Gall Kae Jadon Hurst McAlister Doen Taventur Ua Tike Harry Weaver Ag Durent

Packers Denounce England Seizure Over Meat Shipments

Sir Samuel and Sir Barnie argued meat cargoes valued at $15,000,000 were destined for Germany, not Denmark, and could be used by German naval and military forces. The case seeks Privy Council review with appeals planned if needed, amid claims by Chicago packers’ attorney Alfred Tuston that further action will follow the ruling.

Germany Great Britain Sir Samuél Copenhagen Denmark Samuel Barnie Privy Council Alfred Tt. Uston Chicagos Packers

Baptists Hold Meeting at Mount Zion September 28 29

Yebulon Ga September 18 Special an interesting program has been prepared for the meeting of the Pint River association at Mount Zion church near Morrow September 22.

MT. Zion Yebulon Mount Zion Church Morrow

Derrick Drug Company Closed by Mortgage Foreclosure

In Macon Deputy Sheriff Manor closed the Derrick Drug company after a mortgage of 520,000 to Lamar, Taylor and Rigney could not be liquidated. Financial reverses and depressed business conditions led to suspension of the firm’s operations yesterday afternoon.

Grim Gay Lamar, Taylor & Rigiey Macon Sheriff Manor Derrick Drug Company Derrick

German Toys Arrive on Zaandyk from Rotterdam

The first cargo of German made toys to reach here this year was being unloaded from the Holland American liner Zaandyk. The ship took 1,200 cases of goods, with most toys crafted by hand in Germanys Black Forest. The Zaandyk arrived yesterday from Rotterdam.

Stesiner Zaandyk Germany Rotterdam

Atlantans Describe Submarine Raid Survival

A survivor recalls a submarine attack in which a crew of twenty five faced German shells and torpedoes. Thirty nine men were killed, two wounded comrades died, and the raft crew threw bodies overboard before a Belgian trawler spotted them and rescued about 129 aboard.

Wien Che Colin Ox Wei

Sailor Reunited With Wife After Acquittal in Murder Case

William Brown former Maine survivor living in Lindale was acquitted of murdering and dismembering his wife. She reportedly ran away with another man named Tovey Male. After a three month search they were found in Douglasville GI and police were sent to detain them. Brown awaits their arrival and vows to take his wife back if law allows. He says the children need her.

Home William Brown United States Maine Brown Lindale Douglasville Wfe

Dying Wife Urged Marriage Case In Municipal Court

J I Queen a Ball Telephone employee faced a suit from Misa Jane Edwards of Rhode Island No 3 who said Queen borrowed money with promise to wed. The dying wife allegedly agreed to the marriage plan but Judge Hathcock ruled no obligation to marry. Edwards was represented by A A Baumstark and Queen by Alvin Rieb.

J. I. Queen T. O. Mathcock Misa Jane Edwards Queen Ball Telephone Company Te Muri Hathcock Miss Edwards A. A. Baumstark Alvin” Rieb- Haps

Trawler survivors recount rescue by British destroyers

The narrator recalls being at sea about three hours before British torpedo boat destroyers found and rescued their trawler crew. They shared a stiff drink and warm meals, were landed at Avonmouth near Bristol, taken by car to Bristol, given sleeping quarters, and treated well before sailing to the United States as a wireless operator on the Paris.

Avonmouth Land Bristol States Paris Newport News

Police Court Fight Ends With Dismissal

In police court A.8. Chomsky challenged lawyer W. C. Munray during a heated exchange with Pierce. The lawyer struck the witness, three officers separated them, and the recorder ordered them kept apart for about half an hour. The Pierce case was later dismissed at Chomsky's request.

W. C. Munray Chomsky Pierce

Turley Coal Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Turley Coal company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district clerk's office via vice president E M Seabrook. A receiver request will be heard Friday before Judge Newman. Liabilities total 93 21 50 with secured claims 4027 97 and unsecured 6234 13. Assets total 76300, including real estate 75900 and stock in trade 1000. operates in Atlanta with realty in Campbell county near Turley Tennessee.

United States District Clerk Turley Coal Company M. Seabrook Newman Atlanta Campbell County Turley Tenn

Girl Kiel's Father Fatally Shot in Virginia Allegation

Lypehburg Va September 16 Doral Widd 24 fired seven shots at her father John Kidd 66 in their Nelson county home about 40 miles away after allegedly witnessing him beating a younger child. Kidd died yesterday and the girl is jailed without bail.

Lypehburg Doral Widd John Kidd Nelson County Becau

Fragmentary crime note from Darktown reflects a street fight

A partial police report describes a scuffle involving Jenni Sitwell and Sallie May in Darktown. Agents from Sallie arrive after the altercation and a fine is imposed on Jennie and Sallie May for the disturbance.

acTisht Fee Daikien Jenni Sitwell Darktown Aman Hiv May Sallie Jennie Sallie May

U S Cartridge Plant Closed by Strike

A strike at a U S Cartridge plant has led to its closure as officials enforce orders. The notice mentions 8,000 year accounts and 500 workers affected, with references to Cardinal Lorenzelli and church delegations in Lucca and Florence.

U.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carolina John J. Woodside Sames Sanatorium S. Bellevue Memphis Kryptok Ballard Au Sebyy Weama Fister Everglass Absduent Beatty Vonstraction Sglentine Optical Board of Education Negro Neiv Fichiye Anthony Keith Vaudeville Wireless Packers England Griffin Draggist Raman Atlantan Sailor Bruce Mexic Gail‘ Kane Bishop Colquittav Euclid Avenue Inman Park Forrest George Adair Shae Lee A Lodge Palustine Lodge Allen, Ne Hotes Anen Shan Perros Ulferines Art Monabie Ison Ustil Hution Joel Banter Woalley Wittehald Wootters Victor Sanitarium Atlanta, Ga Kiels Peachtree Street Elkin Drug Allied Arts Rosedale Park South Boulevard McLeod Avenue James L. Logan IVY Healey Building Enone EE George LA Fourth National Bank Mooney Dozier & Gay Paint Go E. Bay St Jacksonville Grand Adults Cyne Jmaude Peer Gynt Henrik Ihsen Cardinal Lorenzelli Florence Pai Oe Reith Gurdyna Mertelly Lorengelii Luccs Comsegation of Studies Spade
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication