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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1916

Page

12

Opiate Addict Exodus From Atlanta Amid Narcotics Crackdown

Federal officers push Harrison anti narcotics act enforcement across Georgia driving many addicts from Atlanta. Desperate users relocate to small towns hoping for relief but find limited supply and stricter controls. Authorities report wide seizures and collaboration with physicians while noting vast numbers seek narcotics and many are cured yet others remain unable to quit.

Atlanta Ibis Colector Stite Medical Profesa Athinis Vince

Counterfeiter Arrested In Early Morning Sting

Police nabbed a well dressed young man at 48 Carnes Street in the act of counterfeiting. He, a boarder at Mrs Moran’s home, was turned over to federal authorities for a hearing before United States Commissioner Colquitt Carter. The suspect, who claimed Philadelphia ties, admitted to making counterfeit notes while studying chemistry.

Cowan Ord Gillespie Mongay Buttos County United States Colquitt Carter Mra EW Moran Feocemat Rem Uy Pinly Morar Mi Moran Fecam Wert Ag Grea Rome Philadelphia

Americus Prepares For Elks Convention

Amiri on January 31 announced by Spe att Ho Burke named 45 Beveral charmnan cf al committess for the state convention to be held in Americaa on April and 2. Other officers on the wet cel cumetter include FH Aacnan, Rota 1 VMeNuite treasurer LOH Poah, FL PE All na Rees Harton 1b okaly on wid Hodiyman careus.

Amiri

Fifteen Year Old Girl Missing At Waycross

A missing person alert reports a fifteen year old girl last seen in Waycross. Relatives are seeking information as authorities investigate her disappearance.

Waycross

Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning

An assorted explanation describes daily morning routines featuring warm water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the digestive tract. The text claims cleansing improves appetite, skin tone, and overall health, warning of constipation and digestive issues. It cites a simple regimen and a low cost at drug stores for readers to try.

Colder Weather With Light Rain Forecast for Atlanta

Forecast predicts freezing temperatures in Atlanta with light rain and stronger winds. Residents expect overcoats at work as Tuesday brings continued drizzle, following a light Monday rain and a shift in wind from the north.

Aithouti Atlanta Atlan Vondax

Frigid Winnipeg Record Despite Bitter Week

Tuesday forecasters warn of west and northwest gusts as a cold snap continues. Winnipeg logged the coldest national reading Monday at 24 degrees below zero, yet residents say the winter has brought harsher days before.

Winnipeg

Lee Street Methodist church to be built in Americus

The Lee Street Methodist church in Americus Ga is approved for construction with an estimated cost between 9000 and 10000 dollars. The building committee includes John Sheffield Rev J A Thomas Rev A W Quillen Council H M Stokes S Tt Heys DR Andrews and T M Farlow. The brick veneer structure on Lee street will seat about seven hundred and Rev A W Quillen is named as first pastor.

Ameneus Ga Lee Street Methodist Church John Sheffield J A Thomas A W Quilhan H M Stokes Heys DR Andrews T M Farlow Lee Street A W Quillen South Georgia Cordele

Husband and Wife Stand Trial for Infant Murder

John Etheridge and his wife Inez Etheridge faced trial in superior court on charges of murdering their infant daughter. The jury was seated at 3 pm and testimony began with Dr. Hitchcock confirming the baby’s birth as normal. a state witness said John claimed the child was born dead shortly after leaving the home. The record shows no direct evidence yet on the death method.

Hieneack Htheridge John Ible

Trial set in case of Etheridge death and church leader

The trial of Etheridge and his wife, both prominent in education and church life, proceeds after the body was exhumed two weeks earlier. The proceedings will conclude Tuesday.

Etheridge Als

Jones in Macon Seeks Auditorium for Harris Campaign

Jones secretary to Governor Harris visits Macon to arrange a campaign rally in the city auditorium next Monday night. He meets Mayor Smith and notes statewide assurances of support as the governor plans a strong initial push after the officer hammer and tongs.

Macon Fritz Rt’ Jones NE Harris Harris Jones Smith City Atlanta

Lee County Grand Jury Opens Lynching Probe

The Lee County grand jury in a special session began an investigation into the lynching of five Negroes at Starkesville near Leesburg. Judge Lattlejohn condemned the lynching and urged jurors to punish the offenders and curb lawlessness in the state.

Leesburg Lee County Starkesville Here Lattlejohn

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