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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1916

Page

6

Rentz denies train robbery in Harrison case

William Carl Rentz Jr an Atlanta man recently jailed in Cincinnati in the Harrison train robbery inquiry says he is innocent and has not confessed He was released on $2500 bond and pledges to stay in Atlanta awaiting case disposition He notes brothers and associates in custody and a fugitive linked to the inquiry.

William Carl Rentz, Jr Cincinnati Harrison Fulton County Rentz Cobb, Howard and Bailey Henry L Rockwell Samuel A. Massel Carminius Wright Atlanta Constitution Office Charlie Jef Harrison Dick Harrison St Joseph Infirmary Charlie Harrison Tower Parkerstore W Va Ben Mckee Alabama City Alan Grady Webb Birmingham

Young People Rally Planned at Wesley Memorial Church

Plans are in place for a Young Peoples Rally at Wesley Memorial Church next Friday night. Christian unions in the city organize the event with hymns, an address of welcome by Dr G M Bakes, and competitive singing by Epworth League, Baptist Young Peoples Union, and Kristian Endeavorers. Presidents of unions will give reports and Dr J S Lyons of First Presbyterian will deliver the principal address on training of the hearts.

Young Temples Wesley Memorial Church G M Bakes Wesley Memorial Memors Epworth League Bapist Young Peoples Union Kristian Endeavorers S$ Hamilton Baptist Young Peoples Union Jack Hayes Epworth League J W Crenshaw Christian Endeavor

California Syrup of Figs laxative for children

An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children. It claims a small dose relieves constipation quickly, restoring playfulness and appetite, and warns against counterfeit syrups while urging readers to buy the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear bottle labels.

California California Fle Syrup Company

Spectacular Atlanta school field day at Ponce de Leon Park

Ten thousand children from city schools performed at the annual spring public school field day in Atlanta. Events included relay races dodge ball volley ball and dance drills led by teachers and students. Prizes awarded for interscholastic meet winners with named schools captains and parents present.

Atlanta Ponce de Leon Park Sammar Ramer Prises Fair Street Edgewood Verma Stewart Formwalt Street Calhoun Leon Dire Formwalt Ees Crew Street Luckie Street Alice Gates Fraser Street Tenth Street Serena Parkmans North Avenue Spencer Turners Adair School Jannette Wilson Walker Street Luckie Dean BecCoy Wedemeyer Misses Thomas Bryan and Looney Edith Beasley Annie Griffin Mildred Smith Evelyn Bauknight Edna Bauknight Peeples Street Annie Evelyn Meyers Fair Street School Edward van Winkle Calhoun School James L Key Howel Cobb Gorton Dill Auntie Rivers Dorothy Murray Katie Lyons Georgia Avenue Andrew Tucker John Staton Edwin Ford Pseples Street Clella Evans Inez Barnes Fraser Margera Morgan Hill Edgewood Avenue Calhoun Street

Summer Weather Outlook for Atlanta This Week

Forecaster predicts a sunny start for today in Atlanta with high temperatures near the top of the season. Winds will be light as warmth builds, but showers are likely tomorrow due to a Texas storm advancing toward the region and a northern Atlantic disturbance bringing rain along the coast from New England to Hatteras. The Texas system moves southeast, bringing increasing clouds and rain into Texas and adjacent states, with moisture expected to reach Alabama, Georgia by Monday.

Texas Atlantic Ocean New England Coaast Hatteras

Dr Bell To Continue Arsenic Experiments

Dr Bell plans further demonstrations to prove arsenic is not a poison. After a Fulton County jail test where five dogs received arsenic in varied gases, officials claimed no ill effects, though Dr Edward Everhart objected to the conclusions. Interest grows over the potential impact on murder charges involving arsenic. At Druid Hills Baptist Church, Pastor F C McConnell will lead Sunday services morning and evening.

W. J. Bell Bell Fulton Count Edward Everhart Dr Bell Druid Hills Baptist Church Druid Hills

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Carl Rentz Young People’s Rally DR. Bell McMillan Bros.Seed Co S. Broad Street Eagli Springs Cedar Exclusive Tra
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