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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1916
Page
6
San Antonio April 2 State Bank Commissioner Patterson announced after meetings with Clearing House officers that the West Texas Bank and Trust Company would not reopen tomorrow. The bank’s last report showed deposits near $2,000,000.
Washington April 2 Speaker Clark denounced critics who claim Congress dawdles in its work as a bald malicious lie He outlined accomplishments including passage of key supply bills and noted the House has worked steadily and industriously for twenty two years He argued Congress seeks adjournment before the June political conventions as does the president and defended the House record against calls of inaction.
An editorial or ad essay suggests adopting Chinese health practices to keep people well at little cost. It argues regular mild liver health measures prevent disease and pollution, praising a liver regulator as effective and safe. The piece advertises the medicine and its pleasant effects, urging regular use.
The speaker denounces Congress as a hindrance to necessary action and accuses lawmakers of stalling to avoid duties in Washington. He asserts that Congress aims to adjourn before party conventions, arguing it obstructs the public business.
Washington April 2 Government agencies studying the gasoline price surge near completion of preliminary work and will report to Congress this week The Justice Department will weigh prosecutions under the antitrust law while the Federal Trade Commission under Commissioner Harris monitors crude oil producers pipelines tank wagons and selling points across the nation The inquiry seeks four main facts production and use now versus two to three years ago export volumes domestic supply discrimination by large producers and true competition among former oil trust elements A second report will add analysis and justify links to proposed emergency one cent per gallon tax and Interior Department production claims, with Rep Ball proposing wells on public land to aid refiners and curb price rises.
A Committee of Citizens near Glennville captured a whisky still found at the home of F Lamb about seven miles from Glennville. The contraption held roughly fifty gallons of sour mash as locals described the curious sight yesterday in the town area.
Marshall A Hudson, founder and president, spoke in Atlanta urging growth of the Baracas and Philatheas. He cited Los Angeles convention pledges to add 100,000 new members by 1917 and noted Atlanta promised to contribute. He recounted early Syracuse origins and church campus building efforts including baths, pool, dormitory, and a large new church building.
Marie Lee Bealen and William Bates Kee wed at First Methodist Church on Sunday evening. Music included Lohengrin’s wedding march as the ceremony followed in the church choir. Miss Bealen, a noted musician, is from Tennessee now in Atlanta with the Quaker Oats company, while Mr Kee leads Kee Brothers and Tand Company in Ripley. They will reside at 149 East Tenth Street after April 19.
Theodoe B Sgehy, president of the National Tuberculosis Association and former Can cage sanitarium director, was found dead by poison amid controversy over his management. Friends cite political attacks and mismanagement charges as motive, while a contractor claims savings could have been achieved with better care. A letter from Dr Saha defends his years of service and humanity in Chicago. A motion picture actress converts her auto into a dressing room.
Petersburg on April 2 the state militia and city fire department were called out to disperse a mob of about 1000 largely Dinwiddie and Nottoway county citizens. They surrounded the jail where John Williams a negro held on a charge of assaulting the 19 year old daughter of a prominent citizen near Sackstone. Streams of water were turned on the crowd but it persisted and arrests were made as military patrols maintained order through the night. The situation gradually eased by midnight with authorities claiming control.
A fragmented note hints at a Riding Master recruiting a tutor for botany studies and a new tune tour. The text shows scattered phrases about pursuing study and a possible upcoming event or performance, with unclear names or dates.
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