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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1916
Page
2
A leaky critique of film publicity and headlines, naming titles like The Hoax House and The Wall while lampooning press agents. The text references sheriffs, actors such as Geraldine Farrar, and incidents from film production with a satirical, gossiping tone.
William Fox of Fox Film corporation announces a full plan for a vast film city on sixteen acres in Corona Long Island. The project includes a two story administration building five studio plants a manufacturing factory garages storage and a hospital and restaurant facilities. Adjacent land is purchased for employee cottages and homes to be built near the waterfront. An architect’s plan shows terraces gardens and a large outdoor area for water effects as part of the new production complex.
A New York Tribune editorial lauds Geraldine Farrars bold realism in Carmen seen on stage and in film, while another critic condemns the movies as art they say show what not to do. The piece contrasts Wagnerian acting with cinema’s raw force and questions opera’s future blending with film.
Georgia Supreme Court rules lenders may be subject to strict usury limits in mortgage foreclosures. The case stems from the Valdosta and Moultrie railroad dispute over bonds, a first mortgage, and alleged usurious bonuses. The decision affirms a jury verdict and portends inheritance tax actions and state claims in related filings.
Arnold of 54 Westminster Drive was held up at Westminster Drive and Peachtree Circle by two men who showed guns. He shouted murder under a street light and the robbers fled. Police description circulated, officers Gorman and Watson responded from No. 11 fire engine house.
Sues for 100000 damages filed in Cedar Rapids United States district court by the Order of Railway Conductors. Case argues conductors on the Atlantic Coast Line threatened strike to force abandonment of the White Audit system. The White audit is in force across lines including Atlanta and West Point Georgia Florida Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Nashville Chattanooga St Louis Florida East Coast New Orleans and Mobile Chicago railroads.
A vintage beauty advert promises Stuart's Galelum Waters and Calcium Wafers will improve skin tone by correcting blood conditions. It claims women’s complexions marred by blood disorders can be restored, noting the product is pleasant to take and available from druggists for 60 cents per box.
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