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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1923

Page

8

Keith Vaudeville Entrants at Lyre Theater Bill

Keith Vaudeville presents a varied program at the Lyre Theater featuring Finis Jos’s entertainers, a seven member music group, two song and dance artists, and top acts McCormick and Wallace ventriloquists sporge Rehbe and Betty Stark, plus Mangard Snyder gymnastic feats in a diverse last half bill.

Lyre Day McCormick Wallace Sporge Rehbe Betty Stark Dexter Im Mangard Snyder

Charlie and Pola Will Never Wed Claim Mildred

Chicago April 13 Mildred Harria former wife of Charlie Chaplin says Charlie and Pola Negri will never marry They had met once before engagement reported The claim spread as a press agent used Charlie's name while Negri pursued acting The couple are said to have no real plans for a wedding and Mildred hints at Byron Manson as a possible future partner.

Chicago Taoke Mildred Harria Charliie Chaplin Charlie Pala Negri I the Bank Mildred Overland Limited Iron San Vurageren Europe Negri Ema Americs Mildred Os Qaim Byron Manson Marty

Nerve Patient Escapes Watch Drowns in River

Fragmentary text shows a nerve patient escaping police watch and drowning in a river near Joskaonsile, Bln. The report mentions Miss Eilith Prcott of Nagunes and Miss Seart arriving for health reasons, with a note to a brother about mental distress and disposing of belongings.

Joskaonsile Bln Heyanseum Nemeus Eilith Prcott Nagunes Cinte Tories Dohna Miss Seart Regacl

Women Club Meeting in Aniston Attendee List Grows

The state convention of Basaden a nd Professional Women clubs gathered in Anmaten Beulay with a reception at Mrs N J t ry s home. Miss Tia Stocks of Gadsten presided as president of the state association, with about twenty delegates from twelve clubs in attendance.

Anistin Basadena Anmaten Beulay Taretiag Att Cenion Mra. N. J Try Tia Stocks Gadsten Issoe Alwmn

Doctor Homer D Brookins visits southern schools in Georgia

Dr Homer D Brookins associate editor of the Watchman Examiner of New York and head of the American Baptist Home Mission visits Athinia on Friday to inspect Marehouse College and Spelman Seminary aided by the mission board. He plans articles on school conditions and southern realities and will tour South Carolina institutions fostered by the board.

Homer D. Brookina Watchman Examiner New York Itive American Baptist Home Mission Wes Athinia Marehouse College Spelman Seminary Vision Board Brookins South Carsina Mesion Board Brooking Institutum

Brooks County Board Retains Confidence in Prison System

At a special meeting in Quitman Georgia Brooks County commissioners debated sensational charges by Mason Owens that convicts bought their liberty from the Brooks County chaingang and that shipments of supplies were stolen. The board unanimously adopted a resolution decrying public spread of the accusations and called for a Georgia Prison Commission inquiry to determine the truth and preserve public confidence.

Quitman County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Brooks County Prigoneca Pnapera Georgia Mason Owens Charley Youngblood F. M. Youngblood Brooks Prison Commission of Atte Lecaise Das Commission of Georgia

Delegation Reproved By Secretary Weeks

A group of women affiliated with the National Council for Prevention met with Secretary Weeks in Washington on April 1 to discuss aims of their organization and charges against Brigadier General Amos A Fries. Weeks said he did not doubt their citizenship but questioned their methods and asked them to specify how their mediation could aid the military establishment while noting no definite reply.

Washington National Counel For Prevention Ary Weeks Amos A. Fries Chemical Warfare Service

200 Quarts of Liquor Found in Automobile

Police confiscated an automobile with 200 quarts of whisky hidden inside. The vehicle bore a Texas license plate despite a Louisiana license, and no arrests were made. Authorities identify the case as part of a wider rum-running operation allegedly linking New Orleans, Shreveport, Texas and Oklahoma.

New Orleans Shreveport Texas Oklahoma

Negro church services fill Sunday schedule

A verbose church notices page lists morning and evening services across many Negro churches. Preachers include Holmes of Talit Institute, Ward, Singleton, Thornton, and Nabrit among others, with events at A. M. E., Baptist, and Lutheran churches. A musical program at Auditorium Armory is announced with 289 voices under the Helmen inatinite.

Tos Bob Holmes Talit Institute Royd el" Metain Alea ‘Temple Tey RM Ward Wl Prey Trul Ty Gray Oreupy Born Am Hertel Mit Singleton Roth Crsimeetitan Wem Stone Mountaines Pangater Lampheies Thornton Poatir Menta Meraing Patuipps Aminister Rey Belen Mles Moratog Methodist Episcopal Warren Chapel Prastey St Mark'a Alston Svening Audstorium Armory Helmen Radcliffe Memorial Presbyterian Church L. H McCrory Johnson C Smith Andernity Tea Presbyterian Communion Taty Leronte P South Atlanta Methodist Church Nev Johnson Amitem Dhes

Fatal pursuit ends with Tom Britt shot in Columbus

Columbus Ga April 18 Special The touring car driven by Tom Britt’s wife was chased by police for miles then crossed Broad Street and Fourteenth Street Bridge where Britt died at City Hospital. County deputies and city officers deny shooting occupants while recounting tire shots and alleged liquor thrown from the car.

Columbus Broad Street Tom Britt City Hospital Halt E. D. Webb Whiteaville Elvea Britt Hroad Fourteenth Street Metarcyele Vallaevaittel Oni Welch Hoth Hadley Alohaina

Commissions Plan Joint Conference Set For May 11

North Carolina and South Carolina commissions on tenant problems plan a joint conference to study state issues. Senator LB Giles announces continued work, with a first joint meeting likely in a western city. North Carolina panel tours state starting April 2 to survey conditions.

Raleish He Farm North Carolina General Assembly South Carolina Lgislature LB. Giles North Carolin North Carolineqiu Intesi South Cavalier Commission Giles Sonuntar Atte Gener Aeme City North Carolina Mike

Virginia Commission Puts Nominal Fine on Ku Klux Chapter

Richmond Virginia April 18 Knights of the Ku Klux Klan incorporated in Georgia were fined 50 by the Virginia corporation commission for doing business without authority. The fine was declared nominal as the violation was described as technical and unintentional. The action followed a complaint by former members after the Richmond chapter left the parent organization.

Richmond Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Georgia Virginia Corporation Commission Klan

Northwestern Freshmen Green Caps Stir Campus Debates

A misread article from Evanston dated April 1 describes Northwestern University freshmen forced to wear green caps and seek sympathy from upperclassmen coeds. A committee may decide on dress guidelines including which garments count as green, amid campus tensions and student opinions.

Evannston Northwestern University Che University

Mathilde Weds Max in London Controversy Over Marriage

Reported romance between Mathilde and Max Oser spans Chicago Zurich and London with court disputes over age and inheritance. Mathilde’s mother opposed the match, a divorce and injunction preceded their drama, and observers note Rockefeller’s past stance on hereditary marriages. The couple reportedly left Switzerland for England and may proceed to the United States. Oser is described as three times Mathilde’s age.

Ward Zurich Mathilde Oser Chicago Courta Ei Oage Tania Agfaria Tiwaa Met‘ormiek Daugheter Sigttern McCormick John LD Rockefeller User United States Sve Switzerland England

Changes expected in high command of naval fleet

Washington reports changes in the U S navy high command are expected after Secretary Denby returns from a fleet visit. Proposed shifts include Admiral Coontz as chief of naval operations in command of the combined fleet, Earle to head naval operations, and Washington to lead the foregun squadron with Asiatic fleet likely.

Washington Denby Department Robert E. Coontz Hilary P. Jones General Board E. W. Earle Nava Thomas Washington Bureau of Navigation Richard Leigh S. 8. Robinson W. V. Pratt Charley B. McVey

Waycross Mayor Defends Carnival Gambling Closure

Waycross Georgia April 13 Mayor Dan T Cowart defended his step to close alleged gambling devices at a Hebardville carnival after an attack by eleven Hebardville citizens He argued the Waycross charter permits enforcement beyond city lines with the carnival only 200 yards from the city limits and claimed he warned operators that state law and one mile beyond jurisdiction apply He criticized county officers for neglect in allowing gambling dens to remain open and traced the case before the city commissioners.

Waycross Hebardville Dan T. Cowart Waycrona Blalock Innits Cowart

Rural Mail Carrier Held in Thefts Along Route

Homer Blalock a rural mail carrier from Tinaview faces a preliminary hearing in Macon before U S Commissioner Wo Martin charged with appropriating money from people along a rural mail route. He reportedly admitted taking funds when asked to purchase and mail money orders. The court set bond at $500. His father accompanied him to Macon.

Macon Homer Blalock Tinaview Wo. Martin United States Thy Myule Bord Watock

Spanish Committee Sets Basis for Treaties with Americas

Madrid April 18 The Spanish overseas congress formed a committee to determine the exact basis for treaties of commerce with the American republics to improve trade relations. Debates noted possible difficulties with Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines but concluded a clause granting Spain specific treatment to these territories could resolve issues with the United States.

Madrid Spanish Overseas Congress Spain Cuba Porto Rico Philip Viner United States

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