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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1916

Page

4

Willard Tallens the Forsyth Crowd With a Simple Growth Act

A Forsyth Theater crowd watched Clarence Willard demonstrate a stage illusion claiming height gain without body dislocation. Nether Nichols sang a popular Italian number while a blackout scene and business-office skit accompanied her act. The performance left many attendees impressed with the novelty and Willard's engaging delivery.

Nether Nichols Comedienne Italy Miss Nichols

Stage program features competing acts and photoplay reviews

The program closes with varied acts including The Lamp and The Flirt while Autumn and Nymphs vie for first place. The Clown Seal and Claudius and Scarlet headline the bill, followed by On the Veranda and a college days medley. Strand shows Modern Thelma starring Vivian Martin and Harry Hilfierd, and Piedmont features Pavlova in The Dumb Girl of Portia with continuous performances starting at 1:45 p.m.

Columbia Claudius and Scarlet Dorothy van Robert Moran Strand Thelma William Fox Pipy Vivian Martin Harry Hilfierd Scandinavia England Society of London Piedmont Anna Pavlowa Fenalla Portics Universal Pledtmo Pavlova Universal Players

Marguerite Clark Stars in Molly Make Believe at The Georgian

Marguerite Clark appears in Molly Make-Believe adapted from Eleanor Hallower Abbot at the Georgian theater today and tomorrow. She is backed by JW Johnson Edwin Mordant Mahlon Hamilton Gertrude Norman Helena Dahl and a large supporting cast with special music by the Whitney Hubner Symphony Orchestra.

Molly Eleanor Hallower Abbot Dainty Marguerite Clark JW Johnson Edwin Mordant Mahlon Hamilton Gertrude Norman Helena Dahl Misa Clark Whitney Hubner Symphony Orchestra

Daylight thief hits Atlanta in bold series of thefts

Police fear a daylight thief is targeting Atlanta city streets causing multiple incidents. The latest included 4000 cigarettes and four chewing rum boxes stolen from a Capital City tobacco company auto truck while the driver delivered nearby. Additional losses included ten adding machines from Empire Life Building room 413 and a Ford car reported stolen from Broad street in front of Cotton States Belting and Supply.

Atlanta Capital City Tobacco Company Empire Life Building Rop Bob") Troyer Ford Motor Company Ford Cotton States Belting and Supply Company Broad Street

Postponed Action on Brandeis Nomination by Senate Panel

Washington reports the senate judiciary committee met for the second day with no decision on Louis D Brandeis nomination to the supreme court. A further meeting is planned for Wednesday and there are signals the panel may report to the senate without a recommendation, leaving the next move to the full chamber. Queen Mary leads a society of women calling for frugal living and reduced lavish expenditure. The English language is described as having eighty two sounds.

Washington Laws D Brandeis Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Queen Mary of England

Nation's 1915 drink bill estimated at 2.5 billion dollars

Despite declines of 14 million gallons of whisky and 8 million barrels of beer, the United States total alcohol expenditure for 1915 is calculated at 2.5 billion dollars.

Emory Debaters Defeat Davidson At Agnes Scott

Emory college won the debate held last night at Agnes Scott college in Decatur. The topic was whether the English form of government is more democratic than the United States system. Davidson was represented by J. C. Patton Jr and B. F. H. Smith. Emory by Louis King and Nierce Cline. Judges included Reuben R. Arnold and professors L. M. Tandrum J. T. Miller C. W. Dante and J. D. Goratowaky.

Emory College Davidson Agnes Scott College Decatur United States J. C. Patton, Jr BF. H. Smith Davidson College Louis King Nierce Cline Emory Reuben R. Arnold L. M.tandrum J.T. Miller

Seamen Win Wage Demands as Mongolia Sails

New York April 1 1967 The steamship Mongolia which had been delayed by a crew strike for higher wages sailed to London after the Atlantic Transport line granted the seamen demands. Brown of the International Seamen Union said other American lines have granted wage increases and a general strike seems unlikely.

New York Mongolia London Atlantic Transport Line Hnen G H. Brown International Seamen Union

Poole backs key issues as race for county commissioner heats up

In a stated platform Poole endorses better schools roads and hospital services urging support. The document outlines a Georgia Fulton County county commission campaign with a real estate foreclosure notice noting Mrs Mary V Brooks versus HB Hoppendietzel and details of sale to settle a debt, including a lot in Bibb County and various notes with interest. The foreclosure sale is set before the Fulton County courthouse on the first Tuesday in May 1916.

Poole Georgia Fulton County Mary V. Brooks Nellie K Troutman Bibb County Bibb Superor Court Vineville Roft Sims C. ¢C. Sims, Jr Branter Herain Mary V Brooks Mary Hronks HB Happendietzel H.B. Hoppédndlettel Mary W. Brooks B. Hoppendietzel Hoppendietzel West & Dasher

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