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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1916

Page

11

Brilliant reception at White House for President and bride

Washington January 7 a brilliant reception at the White House honored visiting delegates of the Pan American Scientific congress. President and Mrs Wilson greeted 4900-plus guests including Latin American diplomats, senators, and officials. Mrs Wilson wore white satin with a silver train. The reception filled rooms from the blue room to the dining hall with military bands and a buffet supper. The event emphasized closer hemispheric ties as guests praised the president’s outreach.

Washington White House Wilson Scen Senate House Red Room Great State Dining Room Congress Mra Wilson Marshall

Notable figures greet line of attendees at ceremony

Eduardo Suares-Mujica ambassador from Chile and presit of the con gress joined early arrivals. Spesuer Clark Representative Mann minority leader Chief Justice White and many other notable men followed along the line, as the rank of theyhuabanda remained to the right of Mia Wilson.

Theyhuabanda Mia Wilson Eduardo Suares-Mujica Chile Presit Congress Spesuer Clark Representative Mann House Justice White Supreme Court

Guns and battles sweep across European fronts in January report

The dispatches describe heavy artillery exchanges and troop movements across multiple theaters. Austro Hungarian and German forces clash with Serbian Montenegrin and Balkan positions near Mojkovac and Berane while Italian and French fronts see ongoing shelling, aerial actions, and strategic advances.

Pflanzer Baltia Carpathians Bessarabian Col di Lana Fiiach Gerisia Doberdo Koevess Mojkovac Tara River Goduso Berane Rozoj Haifway Ipek Sayville Today Morabt Baltin St. Petersburg Russia Bulgaria Italy Major Moraht Galicia Poland Paris Vie London Ees Reada Artois Boisseux-Au- Mont Arras Nouvron Plateau Soissone Champagne Somme-Pyang Bouplet Missons-de-Champagne Malin-de-]isee Argenas Vauquoin Meuse Billy-Long-Mangiennes Etain Bouchet Wood Berlin

Capital Stock and Surplus Figures for Bank Exhibit

The report lists capital stock at 1,000,000 dollars, surplus and undivided profits at 1,339,094.89, and circulation 983,700.00. Deposits show individuals at 6,139,679.55, United States at 14,882.51, banks at 762,646.71, with additional totals and minor figures.

United States

Submarine Raids Golden Horn In Constantinople Arsenal Attack

A Constantinople report via London claims a submarine entered the Golden Horn from Marmora and attacked an arsenal on the Pera side, causing damage and panic among residents amid ongoing Balkan tensions. The same dispatch notes unrest between Serbians and Vigarians with violent clashes reported.

Golden Horn Athens London Constantinopis Sea of Marmora Pera Ria Teporta

Elks Feast of Possum and Taters Hosts Nominated for Exalted Ruler

About twenty Elks attended an informal supper at the Bill Street home hosted by Theo Mast and Macon Sharpe. Attendees included Atlanta politicians, legislators, and business leaders. The gathering led to a nomination for Exalted Ruler to succeed Martin Amorous, with the caveat that only one such officer can hold the post at a time. Wrance received a vote of thanks for preparing the feast.

Elks Theo Mast Lodge No 78 Macon Sharpe Bille Street William Taft Atlanta Martin Amorous Iven Wrance

Robbers Grab $656000 In U S Revenue Stamp Heist

Robbers blew open the vault at the St Paul internal revenue office in the federal building and escaped with about $656000 in negotiable revenue stamps and $8000 in currency. Authorities launched a nationwide search with no clew to the culprits. The loot weighed over 200 pounds and may be difficult to cash due to records of large stamp purchases.

St Pax! Minn Federal Internal Revenue Office United States Internal Revenue Department F J | Lynch

Grahame-Whites Wife Seeks Conjugal Rights

London report says Claude Grahame-White, famed aviator and Royal Naval Air Service commander, filed for restitution of conjugal rights. Dorothy Cadwell Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bertrand Leroy Taylor of New York, married in Widford in 1912 and later became involved in aviation, attending Grahame-White meetings at Herndon.

London Claude Grahame-White Agister Royal Naval Air Service Haa Lource Dorothy Cadwell Taylor Mra Bertrand Leroy Taylor New York Widford England Mid-Ocean Misa Taylor Grahame-White Herndon Hagiah

Last Waiting Vessel Through Panama Canal Newton

The steamer Newton, the last vessel awaiting passage, cleared the Panama Canal today with a 27 foot draft. Major General Goethals said the ship could pass but the waterway is not yet in full operation and likely will remain closed for a considerable period due to the Gaillard Cut landslide.

Panama Newton Panama Canal Goethals Canal Zone Gaillard Cut

Mrs Fisher sworn in as probation officer in Thomasville

Mrs Ide L Fisher, of Jacksonville, arrives in Thomasville and begins duties as probation officer for the town and county. A trained worker with high recommendations, she travels from Valdosta and is appointed by Jumphomes of the southern circuit, following recommendations that counties in the circuit join the move.

Thomasville Mra Ide L. Fisher Jacksonville

Augusta Post Office Nearing Completion In January Transfer

Augusta Georgia January 7 Special The new Augusta post office building is almost completed and transfer plans are being perfected to occur this month. Contractors expect to finish by February 1 and hand over the building with all fixtures new. Local civic bodies will participate in the housewarming.

Augusta Augusta Postofice Toca

J J Turk Named Mayor In Election At Homer

Homer Ga January 7 Special In the town election today J J Turk was elected mayor and Colonel A J Griffin Colonel Oscar Brown HC Alexander JM Jolley and A T Thompscn were chosen councilmen.

J.J. Turk Homer

Gardner Draws Fire by Attacking Germans

Washington January 7 three Republican colleagues denounced Representative Gardner of Massachusetts for attacking German Americans during a debate on a proposed ammunition embargo. Stafford Longworth and Cooper criticized the remarks as unwarranted and improper, while Gardner defended his case and argued for embargo to prevent munitions reaching enemies.

Washington Gardner Massachusetts House Stafford Wisconsin Longworth Ohio Cooper Garner Gardiner Moore Pennsylvania Germany Austro-Hungary Ourments New England Walcott Massachusetta Gongworth Davis Texas Gardners Lab Mammon God Great

Rome Boy Dies After Auto Hit Involuntary Manslaughter Charge

Rome Ga January 7 Special Baward Towns a five year old boy run over by an automobile truck Wednesday died at a local hospital yesterday Proctor K Bee driver of the truck reported to police headquarters and was bound over on a charge of involuntary manslaughter Jens posted a $1,000 bond in the matter

Rome Baward Towns Proctor K Bee Jens Mater

Revival Services Held at Covington Georgia

Covington Georgia January 7 special revival services begin here Sunday with evangelist Rev J M W Baza and singer Earl Stapleton assisting Pastor Rev T Kendall. Baza preaches daily sermons while Stapleton leads singing with the choir under his direction.

Covington, Ga J MW. Baza Earl Stapleton T Kendall Bases Stapleton

Madison banks declare substantial dividends this week

In Madison Georgia the First National, Bank of Madison, and Morgan County Bank reported substantial dividends after a meeting this week. Stockholders expressed strong satisfaction with the results, signaling robust and prosperous conditions across the three institutions.

Madison Jaguars First National Bank of Madison Morgan County Bank

Poolrooms Banned in Dublin Ga City Ordinance

Dublin Georgia residents report a new city ordinance banning poolrooms. Officials say last year a $1,000 tax was levied but failed to prohibit the venues. this year the council enacted a measure prohibiting poolrooms entirely to curb gambling and related activity.

Dublin

Resinol Ointment and Soap Rule For Eczema Relief

Over twenty years a vast run of sedan style reports claims Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap halt itching and burning from eczema. The ads trumpet these products as the first treatment used and the best remaining option with broad professional approval.

Britain Faces Cotton Shortage Amid Shipping Constraints

New York dispatch reports Britain fixing ocean freight at $2 per hundred pounds for cotton to England with confiscation penalties for overcharges. US ports see rates from $2.60 to $3.3 per hundred, driven by tonnage shortages. Liverpool stocks drop to 566000 bales from 1198000 at season start as shipping limits curb exports and British grain cargo orders further squeeze cotton shipments.

New York England Great Britain Liverpool Aouthern

A B A Passengers Train Wreck Near Tifton Georgia

A B A passenger train No 20 underruns the rails near Tifton Georgia just before 3 am injuring none. The engine and first class coach left the track with the coach overturned and others upright. Spreading rails are blamed for the wreck.

Tifton Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Tifton Xo Claam

Covington Merchant to Quit Business After 37 Years

Covington Ga January 7 Special The T C Swann Company a leading Covington mercantile firm for 37 years will sell out its entire stock and fixtures and retire from business The sale begins Tuesday January 11 and continues until all merchandise and property are sold.

Covington T C Swann Company

Fine Arts Review by William Morgan Hannon

Critics compare Drama with Photo rama as the latest art form and discuss its appeal. The piece notes a price of $100 at leading booksellers and mentions delivery through Southern Dis tributora Beasey Pratt Ltd of New Orleans.

William Morgan Hannon Beasey & Pratt. Ltd New Orleans

Why Look So Thin? Health tonic advertisement

Pimps: A dated ad urges readers to gain flesh and color by using a delicious digestive tonic with each meal. It promotes SHIVAR MINERAL SPRING of Shelton SC and offers to refund after the first dozen bottles if not satisfied. Readers are told to contact their grocer or phone wholesalers.

Shivar Shelton S.C

Home remedy offer for piles promises free trial treatment

An advertisement from Terra M Summers of Notree Indiana offers a new absorption treatment for piles with promises of immediate relief and speedy cures. It asks for the reader’s address to send home treatment samples and references from their facility if requested, with no money needed and a call to tell others.

Terra M Summers Box E Notree Ind

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