Atlanta Invited To Open House By Y M C A
Governor Nat Harris to head as honored guest at the annual open house and New Year reception for Atlanta by the Young Men's Christian Association on Luckie Street. The event showcases the new building with tours and program sessions from 2 to 9:30 PM. More than 6,000 Atlantans visited last year. 10,990 expected this year.
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Nat Harris
Atlanta
Luckle Street
Vwooca
Association
Warris
Tatches Switched By Police Officers In 1916 Order
A general order directed by Chief Veo Mayo switches watches among officers for 1916. Captains A L Poole L S Dubbs W Terry and station sergeants Rob an Hollis exchange day and night shifts. Turnkey Tom Bain trades with Turnkey Whitley on the long watch.
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Allepobe
Veo M Mayo
Ffray
Wergeante
A L Poole
Dntain L S Dubbs
W Terry
Roban
Cy Watch
Hollis
Evening Watch
Frszeant Holcombe
Tom Bain
Whitley
Long Watch
Advertising barred in U S court rooms notice issued
The United States marshal reports a Justice Department notice barring calendar advertising in court and federal offices. The message says the department has issued a new calendar bearing the department seal and asks that substitutes for any other use be avoided.
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Pitsburg
United States Marshal
Attorney Geneal
Washington
Department of Justice
Owen
Porter Named Pastor of Second Baptist in Atlanta
Reverend Henry Alford Porter, D D, arrived to take the pastorate at Second Baptist Church in Atlanta. He came from Dallas after notable success, with a reception and open house planned for January 7, and several prominent locals greeting him at Terminal Station.
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Henry Alford Porter
D.D
Second Baptist Church
Porter
Dallas
BE. I. Connally
Ashby Street
Atlanta
Terminal Station
E. J. Connally
Bolling Jones
M M Welch
Baverley D.vans
Mra
Evans
Alee
Dunson
A T
New Year Wish From B F Goodrich for 1916
A 1916 New Year greeting from B F Goodrich expresses hopes that the year will be successful and safe for readers. It likens the year to a well-made tire with strong fabric, unbroken threads, and durable warp and woof, wishing lasting fortune and dependable miles ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
B F. Goodrich Company
Goodrich Tire
Recorder Johnson Penalizes Cook for Stockade Mix Up
Recorder Johnson learned his cook Fannie Jackson was placed in the stockade for drunkenness without his knowledge. Posing as Irene Campbell she appeared before the judge, was sent to serve seven days, then released after officials settled the mishap by restoring her to kitchen duties.
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Recorder Johnson
Fannie Jackson
Fannie
Agan
Irene Campbell
At Theaters Describe A Busy Atlanta Week of Shows
The Atlanta stage scene features Henry W. Savage's Everywoman praised by a large audience, with Edna Porter delivering a meritorious performance and strong production values. The bill includes Baby Maud the elephant, The Bride Shop, Joe Cook, William Morris in Mrs Temples Telegram, Carmen style films, and standouts like Sha ta uy and Simon the Jester, all part of a varied weekend program at multiple venues.
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Atlanta
Henry W
Edna Porter
Theo l Harris
Kiddles
Baby Maud
New Seark
Firide
Joe Cook
Munsger
George Richman
Actu
William Morris
Geralding Farrar
Rede
Paul de Corduba
Carmen
Lasky
Simon
Pathe
Locis
Rate Increases Sustained on Lumber Exports
The Interstate Commerce Commission today sustained rate increases of two to five cents per 100 pounds on lumber from Louisiana and Arkansas to Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston and other eastern points after reviewing freight charges.
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Washington
Louisiana
Arkansas
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern men head A B and A railroad reorganization
Receivership of Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Georgia Terminal Company and Alabama Terminal Railroad ended at midnight. New Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway Company takes charge today with EB T Lamb as president and general manager. Headquarters remain in Atlanta with southern officers and directors. Road consists of lines Birmingham to Manchester and Atlanta to Brunswick plus several extensions totaling 687.60 miles. Annual interest charges reduced under reorganization.
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Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Company
Georgia Terminal Company
Alabama Terminal Railroad Company
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlante Failway Company
EB T Lamb
Atlanta
Southern
Alabama ‘Terminal Railroad’ Company
Birmingham
Manchester
Brunswick
Sessoms
Waycross
Fitzgerald
Thomasville
Feld
ET. Lamb
Reenager
Brookn Morgan
Floyd K. May
Colson
Bock
Malstant Wiref
McWhite
Aurenon
Goldsmith
Oral Coe
Surkeon
Brandon & Hynds
Claiming 103 Years Old Woman Dies at Home
Granny Maria a well known Atlanta centenarian died after her apron caught fire at an open grate in her home at 34 Yonge street. Grady ambulance responders gave emergency aid but she succumbed to injuries.
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Granny Maria
Yonge Street
Atlanta
Grady
Scheme to Avoid Gluts In Putting on Markets Perishable Farm Products
Washington details a plan to prevent market glut by coordinating routing and directing carloads of perishable farm products to eastern markets. Attorney General Gregory and federal officials were consulted. California producers were to be organized under a state market commission scheme, though formal federal approval was not obtained.
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Washington
Gregory
Tiarri
Websteel
California
Market Commission & Monoroly
Weistock
Plan to form market commission for shipments proposed
Weinstock predicted that private or organized effort could succeed, with growers and shippers voluntarily consigning products to market commissions under California marketing law. The commission would create a bureau of distribution using telegraphic marketing data to route shipments, divert excess supply, and ensure steady quotas across markets.
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Weinnstock
Florida
Calinia
Weinstock
California
Thearket Commission
Bureau of Distribution
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Ail Atlanta
Ope
Thouands
Clat
Tofaegata
Adout
Iwao
Ethe Association
MGA
Whitehail St
Phot
U. S
C. & C. Rosenbaum
KUTZ
Whitehall
M-wealth
Saeed
Tony
Wien
Mothara
Wales
South Bernd
Ind
Newspap
Henry Porter
Second Baptist
City Stockade
Everywoman
Keith Vaudeville
Geraldine Farrar
Ailantas
Mesvernon Castle
Tire
Wil
Fatty
Dorothy Gish
Wallace Beld
A. B. & A. Railroad
Negress
American National Bank
M. Rich & Bros.co
Rich & Bros. CO. AY
Rich & Bros. Con
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