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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1916

Page

17

Wilson urged to include Atlanta on southern tour

Washington February 7 special reports President Wilson will be urged to include Atlanta in his southern itinerary during the preparedness drive. Delegations from Atlanta and other cities meet the president, pressing for a national tour or an in Washington visit to advocate military readiness and allied programs. The plan faces timing constraints as Wilson prepares for a February 10 address to the chamber of commerce and other congressional consultations.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Wilson Atlanta Henator Hokermith Merit Wilkinson Atlantis National Chamber of Summers Segmion Adams Commonwealth Wiite House Teadera Congress

Dr John Hibben to Visit City on February 16

Princeton president Dr John Hibben will visit the city on Wednesday February 16 after touring the west and south. He has traveled from Santa Monica to California then to Houston and Atlanta en route to New Orleans, with a reception planned at the city club in his honor. His wife will accompany him and they will stay at Mr and Mrs Taghhlehardaen’s home as part of the visit.

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Wife scorns plea in husband caught with soul mate

A wife rejects her husband’s plea after learning he formed a bond with another woman. Court records show the accused man denied wrongdoing while the accuser voiced strong opposition, with details about the alleged affair and related statements entering the case.

Bankrupt Petition Filed by Warehouse

A bankruptcy petition was filed in a federal district court yesterday by the Warehouse, seeking relief under federal bankruptcy law. Court records indicate the petition names the Warehouse as a major debtor with significant liabilities and assets, and a resolution process would follow under court supervision to determine obligations and asset distribution.

Rankin Heads Mahin Advertising Co in Chicago

William Rankin named president of Mahin Advertising Co succeeding John Lee Mahin who sells his interests and retires. Rankin, longtime executive, has been vice president for seven years and is noted for his advertising expertise from Boston to San Francisco. Wilbur Mesait becomes vice president and Harmann Greth remains secretary and treasurer as the firm solidifies its leadership.

Chicago Mahin Yeater John Lee Mahin Wiliam Hortankin Organiza Rankin Street Railways Thomas Balmer England Mee Hankin Star Leagu Bobbs Merrill Jodianapolis Boston San Francisco Mabin Advertising Company America Wil Harmann Greth Vahm Advertising

Eugene H Hinton Railroad Leader Rests at Oakland

The funeral for Eugene H Hinton, longtime chair of the Eastern Freight Association, was held yesterday in Oakland. The Raleigh native, Sewanee alumnus, and Capital City Club member leaves a widow Fanny and three sons Alan, Lawrence, and Eugene Jr. He entered railway service in 1875 and held numerous posts. Witnesses at the service included board members and city officials.

Eugene H Hinton Walmer St Lukes Episcopal Oakland Tromow Manahan Hubert Andersyn Wooon Waters Glenn Lawhon Utheatern EC Mc Falden Roa Meyer Precock WR Pleasants Pollard Raymond Jisherwood R Smith Hof Smith J Atreyer Veazey Wow Walker Whitnes Mr Hinton Atlanta Athletic Club Rautead Iisingatan Iisingatan Vins and entered Sewanee University @8 1ung nandle Leia Wawiftone Voss Fanny Hinton Amece Sarah Twoles Alan Hinton Tera Lawrence D Agene H Artants

Woman Fined For Ruining Turnip Salad and Attacking Taters

Mrs Runs Webb was fined 1572 by Recorded Johnson after a police matinee Monday. Court records say she went to her Fulton Bag and Cottur Mill district home threw a mess of turnip salad into the street and fought with a man nicknamed Taters, who threw grape juice at her, missing, then claims Mr Meeble grabbed Taters by the hair and smashed a window pane.

Runs Webb Johnson Webb Fulton Bag Cottur Mill Loman Pares

Fight over new freight rates continues in Atlanta

Weranesiis named as chair for the Atlanta Freight Bureau as they press a petition against new charges on various commodities moving through the southeastern states. Rates took effect earlier this year after the ICC refused to suspend them, with organizers arguing the thresholds are discriminatory while legal rep Wook Winbish leads the challenge for the cities.

Weranesiis Atlata Freight Bureau General Effe Southeastern States Interstate Commerce Commission Southeastern Pisgiche Cretam Wook Winbish

Florida Cattlemen Session in Tampa Hear Beef Prospects

Tampa February 7 The south sends away one billion dollars yearly for foodstuffs that could be produced locally A L Chamberlain of International Harvester told Florida Cattlemen association that beef products account for much of the sum He showed charts to show how the southern cattle industry could meet home demand Many officials attended including Commissioner Wo A McRea State Dem Agt CK McQuarrie Judge Tor Ing Brown Tughee vice president Clement Specker and R M Pindell presidents of Southern Settlement and Development organization Tomorrow packers and shippers will discuss issues in beef production with attendees from state and national groups.

Tampa South L Chamberlain Intenational Harvester Company Florida Cattlemen Association Apesker Cnttle Wo A McRea Florida West Agricultre A Mc Rae CK McQuarrie United States Tor Ing Brown Atlanta Tughee St Louis National Stockyards Clement Specker R &M

Training School for Salvation Army to Be Built

Evangeline Booth, commander in the United States, announced in New York that a movement to build a training school for Salvation Army workers will begin in March. The memorial to General William Booth is estimated to cost 500 600 dollars. CS Ward of the International Committee of the YMCA will oversee the fund. The school aims to train men and women for industrial, prison, and religious work, and to aid derelicts with physical and spiritual support.

New York Evangeline Booth Salvation Army United States Willam Booth CS Ward International Committee of the Young Men Christian Association

Campbell County Court Opens Under Judge Smith

In Fairburn Georgia on February 7 the Campbell superior court convened at 8 am with Judge Charles Whiteford Smith presiding. The grand jury was formed with R F McLain as foreman and visiting attorneys from Atlanta present. A notable case involves Mary Venable guardian of Paul Venables property seeking an injunction. the defense objected to the lack of prep time and the matter was set for hearings, including a special session in Fairburn on March 3.

Athens Ga Lexington Oglethorps County Zalock Smith Big Farmer Henry K Smith John C Smith Www W Smith Habersham County Zadeck Smith Colonel Smith Sallie Smith Charles Smith Habersham James M Smith Zadock Smith Smith Salue Smith Joe James Ananta Wiliam Smith Concordia Zadocksmith Hon W C Wright Newnan Mary Venable Paul F Venable L. Venable Oscar Parker H E Pome Royrmally J F Golightly Fairburn

Rome Bond Election Registration Opens Quickly

Rome residents flock to register for the February 28 bond election to decide issuing municipal bonds for finishing and furnishing the new city hall and auditorium under construction.

Rome

Rome Man Severely Slashed by Razor at Barber Shop

William Wix, a well known white man, is at a local hospital with terrible wounds after a razor attack by Jasper Patterson. The incident occurred in a barber shop during a quarrel, Patterson seized a razor from the barber and wounded Wix with it.

Rome William Wix Jasper Patterson Patterson Nut

Rome Opera House Remodeling Funds Reopen

Rome on February 7 reports the Rome Opera House owned by the McChie Ten Cent company of Atlanin is under remodeling and will reopen under new management.WP Digge, a well known theatrical man formerly linked with local moving future theaters, is involved.

Rome Rome Opera House McChie Ten Cent Company Atlanin Digge Moving Future Theaters

Pape's Diapepsin Offers Quick Help For Indigestion

A health ad explains sour stomachs, gas, belching, and undigested food from spoiled meals. It promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a safe, inexpensive remedy that digests food in minutes, restoring comfort and reducing stomach distress. It urges readers to use the product to avoid ongoing digestive issues.

Pape

Captain English Resigns From Police Commission

Captain James W English resigns from the sixth ward police commission, accepted by council. John H Welch, railroad engineer and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers leader, is expected to succeed him. English served over twenty five years and was a former chairman.

James W English Board of Police Commissioners Sixth Ward Edwin Johnson Rules of Council John H Welch English Welch Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Cone Polie

Leniency Considered for Midshipmen at Naval Academy

Washington February 7 The academic board at the Naval Academy after re examining 220 midshipmen who failed in their examinations reduced the number recommended for resignation to eight Secretary Daniels reviewing the recommendation says he will give the matter the consideration consistent with the policy of maintaining the standard of the academy

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Atlantians Attend U S Chamber Meeting in Washington

Several men active with the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce departed for Washington to attend the United States Chamber of Commerce convention. The delegation includes Robert F Maddox and vice presidents Mell AR Wilkinson J M B Hoxsey Holling R Randolph B M Grant and W G Gooper representing Atlanta.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Robert F Maddox National Organization AR Wilkinson J.M B Hoxsey Holling R. Randolph M. Grant W G Gooper Atlanta, Chamber of Commerce

Cleansing the Blood for Rheumatism Relief

An old warning style ad claims rheumatism eases by cleansing the blood. It urges a “natural” purifier to stimulate blood flow, remove impurities, and combat germs causing disease. A booklet titled What the Mirror Tells is offered from Atlanta Georgia.

Prac Atlanta

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