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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
12
The Twentieth Century club plans a 3 PM gathering at Mrs. J Bloodworths home at Parke Street. The Atlanta Woman's Suffrage League holds a Carnegie Library meeting at 3 PM with the Woman's Study Club providing the program.
Mrs. Marsh Adair and her little son visit Mr and Mrs W A Peeples guests travel plans include New York trips by Max Wright and Mrs Oscar Stevenson. Mrs Herman Elsas and Mrs M A Lipscomb host and visit in Athens. Paul Swan organization adds Bernice Horton and Frances Giarke in Atlanta for performances. Manila guest Philip pine islands native from Atlanta visits with Hicks family. Hinman and Broyles return from Hampton Springs. Lewman family and Sparks return from New York. Various attendees at luncheons bridge teas and dinners. births and deaths noted. several travelers and engagements across Savannah Macon and Barnstable included.
The article celebrates Giuseppe Verdi born near Parma and his enduring influence. It notes his early education, breakthrough with opera Gianni, and the popularity of arias from Il Trovatore. Verdi died in Milan in 1901. the volume His Art Songs collects many famous arias for past decades.
Nobles of Yearnb Temple Mystic Shrine rehearse for the Deestrick Skule ceremony honoring Imperial Potentate J. Putnam Stevens at the Auditorium. New stars join including Annie Wise of Girls' Commercial High. Rehearsals Friday at 7 30 pm. performances Friday and Saturday next week to raise funds for the Shriners band for Buffalo trip.
Dr John Grier Hibben president of Princeton University arrives in Atlanta on a nationwide tour to urge military training camps for college students. He speaks at 11 this morning to Georgia Tech students on preparedness and military training as part of education.
Today at o'clock at the Trinity Methodist church on Washington street an event celebrating American Womanhood will honor Frances Willard. Dr. G W Eichelberger, superintendent of the Georgia Anti Belcon League, and others will speak. The Atlanta branch of the Georgia W C T U leads the observance which marks Willard’s anniversary.
Lawyers week boosted Emory University support as Atlanta pledges rose by 10690 to 260000. Chamber of Commerce meeting hailed the effort and named the event Promissors week to honor pledging officers and members. New subscribers listed include Kelley Broz Audnts Milling and many others with varying amounts, with Tuesday’s total noted.
George Algiers of BO Stonewall Street was tried yesterday before a United States commissioner on a conspiracy charge involving withholding assets of Blue Seal Ice Cream Co which went bankrupt last November. He was held on a $2,000 bond for appearance in a higher court. The case began Tuesday.
The tax committee of council passed a resolution suspending the non resident law until July 1. They expect a mayoral veto of the accompanying city employee living requirement, then plan to let the veto fate decide the measure. A favorable report backed Councilman Fred Woodall's ordinance requiring applicants for city jobs to prove they reside in the city. The aim is to shift current outside residents to live within city limits.
An old advertisement claims eczema is caused by skin pores and blood impurities. It touts S. S. S. as a natural vegetable remedy that cleanses the blood, promises rapid relief, and offers a free skin diseases book with confidential medical replies from Atlanta Georgia.
A list of film titles and cast members including Big Beard in The Party From the South and Hia Majesty, Dirk Turpin with Francis Ford and Grace Cunard, plus Hiring the Butler or the Butler's Fire a comedy. Also listed are Pennington's Choice by Francs X Hoshman and Beverly Amyne, and Kleine Eafeen feixture with Arthur Hoops and Ruby Hoffman.
The Regent offers The Edge of Things a three reel Ennaway drama starring Edin Maye and Brymat Washbern with pressing Bushee. A Vim comedy follows. Trail of the Lonesome Pine features an all-star cast.
A review notes D W Griffiths Hin Picture in the Papers starring Soretta Diake and Dorglas Fairbanks alongside Hin Hereatter a Sennett Keystome comedy featuring Lou ine Fasemda and related vaudeville acts.
Local cinema offers a refined program at five cents admission. The Euclid features a lineup of short films and a recurring schedule with matinée and evening showings.
A fragment from a cinema listing mentions Western heroes and famed riders. Details are incomplete but imply showtimes or feature descriptions featuring Harry Carey and a bold riding sequence.
Fails to win backing as Woodall cites tax issues. The discussion draws mixed reactions from attendees and local groups, signaling a contentious path ahead for federal policy contact and state cooperation.
City council weighs a proposal on the Seawrighe route with member Ri Seawrighe highlighting safety concerns while N. Be calls for expedited consideration. Officials discuss funding, timelines, and potential impact on local commerce.
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