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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1916
Page
10
Although no invitations were mailed due to short notice, the Khorassan committee plans a Dig entertainment for the Pythians of Atlanta on Wednesday night. It is expected many Kaights will attend to foster better relations between groups that have not previously mingled much.
The ad touts Donehoo offering a complete high class funeral for 75 dollars. It claims fixed pricing, includes a handsome casket, embalming by licensed experts, pallbearers, and chapel use with hearse, aiming to spare grieving families from hidden costs. It urges public trust in his aims and guarantees satisfaction.
Washington February 21 The House military committee agreed on an outline for the army draft plan federalizing the national guard to create a 175000 strong standing army and guard with reserves, aiming to fund about 174 million this year for armed forces and related programs. The measure seeks rapid passage with Hay to frame the bill and a Senate plan to reorganize the army toward 160000 to 200000 in peace, overlapping with Garrison and Chamberlain proposals.
A noon auditorium program at Washington Seminary honors Frank L. Stanton birthday with readings including poems by James Whitcomb Riley, a Springfield cadence, songs, and student readings. Readers include Dorothy Webber, Emmie Durden, Leura Bell, Margaret Pratt, and Helen John, with performances by Dor thy Haverty and others.
Manchester February 9 24 Albert Holt managing director and Dionysius Cooper secretary of Messrs W A Holt cation spinners were sentenced for violation of the trading with the enemy act Holt received one year and Cooper six months in prison It was proved the firm sent yarn to Switzerland where an agent sold it to Austrian customers The judge denounced Holt as a traitor to his country.
Washington reports German embassy objections to United States deputy marshals on the captured British liner Appam in Hampton Roads. Prince von Hatzfeldt discussed the matter with Counselor Polk, amid concerns over potential friction and the diplomatic misstep involving British Counselor Barclay.
In Barnesville Ga on February 21 George L Summers a prominent and wealthy citizen and pioneer buggy manufacturer died after a long illness at 79. He served as mayor and led local enterprise, Summers Field named for his generosity. Survived by three sons Charles George William and a daughter Mrs Cook Taylor. Funeral held at Presbyterian church.
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