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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1916

Page

4

Eichelberger Charges Spark Burwell Robson Clash

A heated exchange unfolds as Dr. Eichelberger accuses Burwell Robson and others of conspiring to defeat Governor Nat Harris. Burwell and Robson rebuke the claims, calling the charge false and demanding proof before supplying further information to supporters. Blackburn dismisses the allegations as fabrications and reiterates his stance.

G. W. Eichhelberger Anti-Saloon League Constitution Burwell Robert Blackourn Clayston Robson Eichelberger Commonwealth Nat Harris Howard Crisp Michelberger Biehelberger Clayton W. Robson Cakira Blackburn Fulton Cquacy

Robson Blackburn Burwell Interrogatories in Liquor Lobby Case

Long list of interrogatories target Robson, Blackburn and Burwell about their alleged roles in liquor interests and political maneuvers. Questions cover conference actions, hotel registrations, hotel stays, funding, threats, and efforts to influence lawmakers, with focus on Burwell and Lewis along with others.

Rure Guadeat C.H. Crisp Clayton Wo Robson Willard Hotel Washington D.C Charles M. Lewis Liquor Dealery Association Minotus Willard Cawin Uecorgia Schley Howard Onarite Ana Kimball House Sinterrogutary No

Auto strike kills traveling rep Arrington in Atlanta

Arrington, a traveling representative for Andrew B. Graham Lithographing in Washington, D. C., was found dead on Forsyth and James streets at dawn. Police say he was likely struck by a speeding automobile while walking to the Ansley hotel, with detectives pursuing the driver. Arrington, about 45, had been staying at the Ansley and was last seen intoxicated. Coroner to hold inquest. body to be sent to Norfolk for burial.

Watson ¥. Arrington Andrew B. Graham Lithographing Company Washington, D. C Forsyth and James Streets Arrington Ansley Hotel Jesse Teasley Thompson's Alley R. O. Campbell Coal Company Ansley James Street N. F. Sanford Forsyth Street Cail Jones and Armstrong AL. Poole Harry G. Poote Ivey L. Arrington Richmond Peter W. Arrington Norfolk Paul Donehoo Redmond Atlante Undertaking Establishment Soma M. Little Park Street West Ind Ferline

Smith proposes 260000-strong regular army plan

Washington February 17 Senator Hoke Smith introduced a plan for a regular army of 260000 enlisted men trained during active service for both war and peace. It envisions two years with five colors and four years in reserve, yielding a reserve force of 500000 after five years. Training includes 9 hours a month scholastic or vocational study. Postmasters would recruit and reservists report annually.

Washington Hoke Smith Senator Smith

Woman Is Arraigned for Husband's Murder in Douglas

In Douglas Georgia February 17 Maggie Haskins is on trial for the murder of her husband Rev Allen Haskins on April 21 last. Her 11 year old daughter and 9 year old son, plus neighbors, testify. A large crowd heard damning testimony as the mother watched from the prisoner's box. Arguments began and the case heads to the jury tomorrow.

Douglas Mra Maggie Haskins Allen Haskins Lfe

Political scandal inquiry targets Georgia temperance politics

The piece outlines interrogations aimed at three Georgian figures described as a political firm involved in temperance committees and rule committee appointments. It accuses governance by Wall Street interests and calls for further questions in The Commonwealth. It hints at elections, conventions, coercion, and fundraising tactics used to influence prohibition and public policy.

House Mr. Burwell Commonwealth Georgia G. W. Huchblberger

Atlanta Real Estate Cash Sales Signal Market Upturn

Real estate activity rises with a surge of cash transactions noted in Atlanta on Wednesday and Thursday, including properties valued around 20 thousand dollars. Ed Harling and J W Rountree lead notable offerings, with multiple parcels along Capitol, Marietta, and South Moreland avenues and several building permits boosting February totals past the 100 thousand mark.

Edward J. Harling J. W. Hountree Ware A Harper Turman & Calhoun East Sixth Street George P. Moore Decatur Thurming Edwin Lb. Harlien Fawin L. Harling Harling Cash Bangactiona Irene Cameron Capitol Avenue Eagh Marietta Street George A. Clayton Marietta South Moreland J. W. Rountree Ware & Harper M. 8. Hewitt W. L. Green South Moreland Avenue

Miners conference deadlocks over new wage scale

In Mobile Alabama on February 17 miners and operators in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois coal fields failed to agree on a new wage scale and voted to suspend negotiations for one week. The Jolot conference aims to resume in New York while operators meet hard coal interests February 21 with hopes to finalize by March 31 when soft coal contracts expire.

Mobile Aln Pennsylvania Ohio New York Sore Hotel

Pat Rooney and Marian Bent At Forsyth Vaudeville

At the Forsyth this week Pat Rooney and Marian Bent headline a Keith vaudeville bill. Pat Rooney, son of a famous comedian, and Marian perform dance and song with high family-name appeal. Next week feature planned includes Waiter Kelly in "The Virginia Judge."

Forsyth Pat Rooney Marian Bent Keith Vaudevilla George H. Hickman Pat Pat Rooney Uji Milan Marian Tat Anty Kelly Virginia

The Price for Folly at Georgain Theatre Tonight

A Vicagraph Blue Ribbon Studios production titled The Price for Folly is showing at the Georgian theater today. It centers on a well-meaning son driven by mad infatuation for a beautiful dancer in a story of refined appeal.

Lavink Famote Vicagraph Blue Ribbon Studios

Screen bill offers varied motion pictures at local Lyric and Strand

The program features He Fell in Love With His Wife with Florence Rockwell at the Grand, a Labyrinth tale with Gail Kane at the Equitable Ala mo No. 2, and Hazel Kirke at the Strand with Pearl White. A war relief benefit by Dr. F E May supports French Belgian Polish and Serbian sufferers.

Yas Ene Gus Oy Craig Lyre F. EB. May France May Pa- Honalvend Lyric Bier Belgium Poland Serbia Florence Rockwell Paramount Newa Radio Alamy No. 2 the Alamo No. 2 Gail Kane New York City Mixaion Tim Pearl White Hazel Kirke Stesie MacKaye Statze Belog Arthur Carringford

Incomplete advert lists Boore & Sons office role

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Yx Boore & Sons as headquarters for unspecified services and a vague prescription to observe what they offer. The passage is garbled with many unreadable words, impeding clear reconstruction of entities or events.

Boore & Sons

Classified Advertising Rules for Constitution Want Ads

Local notice explains per word rates for outside want ads, minimum two lines, in writing cancellations, and telephone orders. It notes The Constitution is not responsible for errors in multi insertion ads and offers help with wording. Operators assist with effective wording and may set up telephone accounts for ads. payment requested upon publication.

Atlanta

Lost and Found Lost items clutter this column

Stray notice offers reward for a small Watts dog with tuner and blaze face. Contact Atlanta yards via phone. Reward offered for a wrist watch with initials I. L. engraved. Crescent pin between Brown and Alleny near 6th Avenue. Lost on Hemphill Avenue Friday, pair of glasses in Hawkes case, reward offered.

Simall Watts Atlanta Elgin I. L

PERSONAL AD RICHES OF ATLANTA BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

A jumble of classified items lists services from a personal exchange offering crafts and cakes and membership details to address listed businesses in Atlanta. The page includes professional cards for lawyers, a makeup and dressing parlor, a piano tuner, and various small ads for goods and services with contact addresses in Atlanta areas.

Help Wanted Listings From Early 20th Century Trade Pages

A dense list of job ads seeking young men to study Gregg shorthand and banking, boys to wait tables, shop apprenticeships, and factory roles. Advertisements invite applicants to Peachtree and other Atlanta areas, plus other towns, offering training, wages, and advancement. Also notes two third printer, pressroom, timer, and door-to-door sales opportunities with commissions and travel. Some text is garbled but shows broad employment opportunities in trades, sales, manufacturing, and service positions with contact details.

Bevkes Ofaues Cuelon Mustues Cobexe Lyobourg Peachtree Piedmont Hotel Zultiatape Ater Kimpire Dite Lax Branning Rigca 'Marber Marchell St Moldehs Transporta Uon Twenianea Atwce Madera Pabuns Robusting Co Cartereville Axslatant Cylinder Job Press Fender Duttier Bros FAW Warn

Fractured Classifieds © Booker’s Washington and Product Ads

A jumble of 1920s era classified items including a sensational Booker T. Washington death notice with distorted pricing and product ads. It lists agents wanted for door to door goods, beauty creams, and college ads. Also prompts for work studying driving and chauffeurs with high weekly earnings.

Help Wanted clerks and mail positions in 1910 era notice

Unclear job ad offering male applicants for government clerk and mail clerk roles. Mentions monthly pay around 5100 and 75, location hints Rochester and Atlanta, includes exam dates and sample questions, asks for men 18 plus, and provides contact details in Connally Building.

Mibirllaneoom X_S Frankii Institute Rochester N.Y Connally

Help Wanted and Millinery Courses in Old Notice

Help wanted female and good colored cook sought at 156 E Pine. Millinery school ads promise free courses and scholarships, with multiple locations and contact points. Government positions for women offered, plus help wanted line for clerical or professional work and a sales canvasser role at 80 North Pryor Street.

New York Whitehs Alreet Mra Carlton North Sde Gyrue Whitehall Street North Pryor Street

WANTED TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AD

Classified notice offering teaching posts and educational services in Atlanta. Includes positions for French pupils, shorthand school, mathematics, languages, and history tutoring. Mentions Clearing House for employment at 14 Chamber of Commerce Ride and East Bilchett Street. Also advertises musical instruments for sale and private dance lessons at Lane's studio. Ivy telephone numbers listed.

Ivy Ebarn Atlante East Bilchett Street Winfield P. Woole

Constitution Classifieds Seek Helpers and Tradesmen

A chaotic column of Situation Wanted notices from The Constitution lists bookkeepers, chauffeurs, engineers, secretaries, teachers of French, traveling salesmen, clerks, stenographers, and hotel staff. Applicants seek permanent, advancement, or territory positions with references, payments in advance, and precise contact details.

Wanted stenographers and assistants in early classifieds

SITUATION WANTED Female ads show multiple stenographer positions and job seekers. Notes include rates, advance payment, and delivery at The Constitution office. Entries mention dictaphone skilled operators, temporary or permanent work, and listings for L C., Ivy 7110, and J-777 with various contact details at Chamber of Commerce Building.

Constitution Office L. C Chamber of Commerce Mixa D Ivy Sten Peer Iight Horsekeeping Alcock H Baker

For Sale and Wanted in Atlanta Furniture Exchange

Miscellaneous classified items for sale including used furniture, household goods, and office equipment. Listings show various ad hoc prices and contact options, with several entries offering cash, consignments, and pickup services.

Cain Central Auction Company Davenport Turpi- Healey Ivy Snider Werwyth Street Westlaraloa Decatur Street P.O Sox Bcalws

Diverse 1916 Business Offers Reach Augusta Jacksonville

Advertisements seek buyers for Hale Mercantile with 33000 annual sales and 7000 needed, jewelry stand with 100 year history in Augusta, moving picture show in Jacksonville for 32500, cotton seed deal via BL Postoffice Box. Listings include cash terms, locations, and contact box numbers.

Hale Mercantile Backes St. Francis Mobile Leonard Phinizy Augusta Jacksonville Jack. Fria Atlante

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