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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1916

Page

4

Mary Page Charged In Murder Trial At Whitehall Movie House

Mary Page an actress stands trial for the Pollock murder while her fiancé Philip Langdon defends her arguing temporary insanity termed repressed paycents The trial episode ends with a mob scene as Dan Page is killed and a chase unfolds near the Whitehall House theater advertising strong crowds at Alpha theater for a Sir Walter Scott film showing promoted by The Constitution

Mary Page Dave Pollock Philip Langdon Mary Pollock McPherson Langdon Automobille Dr.Jamieson Dan Page Dan Dan Tage Alpha Fowler Alpha Theater Walter Scott

Mary and Mars Flight Drama Led By Langdon and McPherson

Episode five presents McPherson detailing a late night rescue of Mars by Langdon after her furious flight from her father. A mob forms at McPherson’s cabin as Pollock, Mars’s fiancé, demands Mary’s return though Langdon protects her. The scene ends with a wild pursuit as the sleigh escapes toward danger.

Atlas Alexander McPherson McPherson Mars Langdon McMherson Mares Mary Dan Page Tall David Pollock Langden Missy Baie Pollock Tinalts Mrfherson McPhisan

Local Railroad Men Expect Strike Vote

Local union rail road men say the current poll to decide a possible general strike shows an overwhelming tendency to strike if concessions are denied. Four major local employers groups including conductors engineers firemen and brakemen are united in demanding eight hour days with overtime pay and better conditions despite railroads opposing any concession. Reports say ballots have been cast with Atlanta voting strongly for strike by a large majority amid uncertainty over official results.

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War in Europe measured by tiny territory contrasts

Dr. F May advocates Belgian relief by showing Europeans fought within small tracts. He cites Belgium, Montenegro and others and compares U S states Texas and California to European lands to illustrate the war's narrow geographic footprint and nearness to Americans. He argues relief must be seen as lives and tragedy close to home.

F . May Limita United States Europe Helghim Serbia Gould Gil Texas Belgium Montenegro Denmark Greece Portugal England Satuerince Rumania California Besium Eastzerland Montana Ares Sweitzerland Pennsylvania Beljam Missouri Begam

Packers Hold Meeting Here With Nationwide Representatives

Representatives of the Morris Packing Company met in Atlanta at the Ansley hotel to discuss conditions across meat advertising auditing and other departments. Attendees included branch managers from Savannah Birmingham Jacksonville and Asheville among others. The meeting featured brief addresses and heavy participation from district managers and auditors. A separate note reports the French fishing fleet off Newfoundland in 1916 set a record catch of 23,294,428 pounds of cod across 36 vessels.

Morris Packing Company Georgia Florida Tennessee Alabama Carolinas Atlanta Ansley Hotel Whcn EDS Waterbury Muul Chicago Ub. LaHart JM Paton East St. Laure W. C. Thorsen Pork In. Jo Thomas Southern Atlenté N. Gay Koh Floga Atlente Um Wi Stansell Augusta Aa’ Isruson Birmingham Ala Allen Chattineugs Tenn J Day Columbus Adunes Jacksonville Ila R. B. Biggers Macon Robert Jonrg Montgomery A Rawsomi Savannah Komarindsek Shrevenort Ki. King B.C Newfoundland

Attractive program arranged for recital at Auditorium Armory

City Organist Charles A. Sheldon Jr presents a free afternoon organ recital featuring the finale to Madame Butterfly by the Boston Grand Opera company, with works by Bach, Schubert, Puccini, and improvisation. The 3:30 pm program promises strong demand from Atlanta music lovers.

Charles A. Sheldon, Jr Auditorium Armory Aung Horn Boston Grand Opera Company Atlanta Edouird “Batinte Sabirtel-Marie Sheldon

Local Operators to Try to Obtain Messages Monday

Wireless amateur operators in Atlanta will attempt to obtain a government message sent from Rock Island Arsenal Davenport Iowa One club member will deliver the message to Governor Marrs another will present a copy to Mayor Woodward Operators nationwide will relay the message as they secure it to distant points Atlanta hopes for a fair cold day since cold weather improves receiving wireless messages

Atlanta Rock Island Arsenal Davenport Iowa

Forrest Adair to play School Master in Shriners show

Forrest Adair, former Atlanta Shriner potentate, will portray the School Master in the Shriners production of Old Dec atrick Skale next Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Charles A. Sheldon Sr returns as Mrs Honsysuckle, with many Atlanta prominent figures and Shriners in the cast to raise funds for sending the all Shriners to the Buffalo conclave next summer. Tickets cost 25 35 and 50 cents at Shepherds cigar store.

Forrest Adair Atlanta Shriners Shriners Decatrick Skale Charles A. Sheldon Honsysuckle Atlanta Nat K E. Harris Andy” Stewart Tom Armisteld Jim Price St. Elmo Massengale W. ¥. Dykes Victor H. Kriegshaber Chamber of Commerce Walter P. Andrews Yaarah Temple Walter Taylor Jam Fuller J. Lee Barnes Buddy Honeysuckle Yanrab Temple Shepherd's Cigar Pryor Street Edgewood Avenue

Al Gullatt Arrested on Charge of Bigamy

Columbus Georgia February 19 special al Gullatt a Phoenix City merchant was arrested today on a charge of bigamy brought by a woman he married last week It is claimed he has a wife living and a fake marriage ceremony is hinted

Columbus Spe al Gullatt Phejnix City

Pensioners to Begin Payments at Ordinary's Office

The ordinary will start paying Confederate pensioners on Monday. Soldiers should call for their checks Monday, widows on Tuesday. New applicants awaiting first payments must wait for legislative funding later this year. Increases in pensions will be paid only at the previously approved amounts until appropriation.

Cascarets Ad Claim Lively Liver and Bright Breath

An old style testimonial touts Cascarets as a nighttime treat that cleanses the liver bowels and stomach. It promises a clear head clean tongue sweet stomach fresh breath and relief from a cold after taking one or two before bed and upon waking. Available in 10 or 25 cent boxes at druggists.

Committees Prepare For Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meeting

The general committee will meet Monday at 8 PM in Odd Fellows hall with M Strickland as chairman and D L Mlende as secretary. The finance committee meets Tuesday at 5:30 PM at J L Mayson’s office. Delegates from about eighteen lodges in the county plan to attend, with an estimated 3000 delegates and friends, promising Atlanta’s largest convention in 1916.

Act of Incorporation Insurance State OF New York County OF New York Geo. C Howle London & Lancashire Indemnity Company of America Geo. C. Howie Joseph Perez-Petinto Kings County County Cleck Bickerstaff, Richards & CO Atlanta Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows

Needlework Guild Formed at Covington

Covington Georgia February 19 special The Needlework Guild of America a charitable organization was formed here Friday by Mrs Tell of Philadelphia and the following officers elected President Mrs R P Lester first vice president Mrs R W Milner second vice president Mrs H White third vice president Mrs E O Lee fourth vice president Miss Frances Godfrey treasurer Miss Souie Mae Lockwell secretary Mrs F P Harrison

Covington Needlework Guild of America Tell Philadelphia R. P Lester R W. Milner H White E. O. Lee Frances Godfrey Souie Mae Lockwell F. P Harrisen

Atlanta Poker Town Inquiry Reaches Chief of Police

Chief Mayo reported receiving a letter from B S Sprague of Seminole Oklahoma asking whether poker is illegal in Atlanta and if he could open a small gambling establishment. Mayo replied that gambling including poker is illegal in Atlanta and advised against opening an emporium here.

M Mayo Yesteray B S Sprague Seminole Okla Arka Atlanta Mayo Atlante

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