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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1916

Page

3

Gate City Lodge Anniversary Program Observed in Atlanta

Gate City lodge No 2 holds a seven year anniversary event at the new temple with no degree work. Grand Master N H Ballard of Georgia, and past masters including Thomas H Jeffries, Joseph C Greenfield and Royal Daniel will speak. A musical program accompanies the observance of George Washington’s birthday.

Atlanta Gate City Lodge George Washington Washington-Alexandria Virginia N. H Ballard Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons Thomas H. Jeffries Grand Lodge John Z. Lawshe Evenia Lodge M. A. Ballard Joseph Grows, Jr Madonna Lee Duncan McNelley John H. Mullin Mayon Raymund Daniel Beard W. Dent

Hickey Exits Police Board Race. Styron Favored

After a Friday conference James Hickey withdrew from the race for police commissioner in Styrons favor. The Sixth ward delegation split with each candidate backed by a member, risking multiple ballots. Aldermen Barnes Mincey back Styron. Edwin Johnson backs Welch.

Hickey Styron James &. Hickey Mr. Styron Bald John II Welch James W. Enguish Sixth Ward Alderman Barnes Mincey Styran Edwin Johnson

Five Held for Death of Valdosta Doctor

Valdosta Ga February 18 Investigations into the death of Dr Bryant veterinary surgeon found with neck broken resulted yesterday in the arrest of another man in connection with the affair Two women Lilla Parker and May Brown and three men Tom Furker Tim Mudd and Dan O Kries are jailed awaiting coroner s investigation which will be finished on Friday Inmates offer conflicting stories officers believe facts known by those in jail not yet told Bryant is thought to have died in a general fight His father and son claimed his body and took it to Ashburn for burial.

Valdosta Bryant Lilla Parker May Brown Tom Furker Tim) Mudd Dan O'Kries Hryanthe Hryant Ashburn

Congressman Howard to visit Atlanta for George Washington Jubilee

Congressman Howard travels from Washington to Atlanta by the Birmingham special to address Junior Order men and citizens on Thursday evening. He will speak on the Junior Order’s patriotism and ideals, emphasizing it as a civic, industrial body, not a labor union. Over 5,000 tickets issued for free seating. public invited. cadet band from Georgia Military Academy to provide music.

William Schley Howard Washington Atlanta Birmingham Leonidas F. Summudhall Executive Committee Hirkwood Howard Ington Congress Ina R Summerall Howard Ie all _peole Alten M. Pierce Namiatte Street Congressman Howard Georgia Military Academy Atlanta Junior Order

Yaley Urges Democrats Open Primaries for All Whites

James L. Sibley of Milledgeville outlines a plan for open white primaries to select state and county officers. He argues it would conserve white government and gain southern influence, while warning that strict oath requirements could drive voters to other parties. He notes the Democratic committee must decide if open white primaries are essential and questions Governor Harris and Dr Hardman about broad white participation. He also reports E C Beck plans to move from the House to the Senate.

YALEY James L. Sibley Milledgeville Atlanta Democratic Committee Holins Florida Democratic Executive Committee Harris McClure Hutchins CIANS State Democratic Executive Committee Ite Guberoa North Georgia Hugh 3. Dorsey Burne Thomas W. Hardwick Hardman Commerce W. J. Hakes John Bale Floyd Yeomans Terrell County

Assumed Name Husband in Suit for Divorce

Mrs. Robert Sparks files suit for divorce alleging her husband married under an assumed name believed to mask a past asylum confinement. The defendant, BE J Heldwell alias Robert Sparks, is 60 plus and reputed to frequent hotels and clubs in Albany. The couple wed in April 1915 at Mrs. Sparks home in Marietta.

Robert Sparks J. Heldwell New York Wat Georgia Sparks

Bridge of Sighs and Atlanta Garden Plans

A fragmentary report discusses a daylight bridge scare and a proposed Atlanta plan to convert backyards and vacant lots into vegetable gardens. It mentions Councilman Claude L Ashley seeking federal garden supplies, a potential South Pryor underpass at cost with city funding, and a Wakewood access drive to reach fairgrounds. It also notes Councilman Inman proposing a whisky tax on shipments into Atlanta and related inspection concerns.

Claude L. Ashley Atlante Haa Willam Schley Howard H.W. Miter Pryor pioCord Wakewood Fair Grounds Inman Hol H Inman Atlanta Consignees

Local Officials Reelected in City Elections

In a city election, Valdas One and others secured reelection to key posts. The mayor, city solicitor, and several department heads including finance, water, and public works were confirmed. Gainey remained as city clerk, with L. A. Quattér succeeding as water superintendent, and the voting results affirm ongoing council leadership.

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