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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
4
Forecaster warns of a cold wave while snow arrives in Atlanta last night at 9 pm and melts quickly. A clear dawn gave way to fog and drizzle as a new system develops over Georgia and Tennessee, delaying the chill.
Washington tonight hosts peace advocates from across the nation for the opening of the Women's Peace Party's second annual convention. National chairman Jane Addams will preside as sessions run for three days.
A large Atlanta audience applauds Louis Mann in The Bubble a tearful yet comedic drama about a German delicatessen keeper who saves his fortune through a mine promoter ending with romance. The cast includes Mme Auguste Burmester Laura Walker George Wellington and Ivan Miller. Curtain calls follow the opening night with plans for next week. Nearby attractions include Fighting for France Martyrs of the Alamo and a Camille film at Strand.
Keith Vaudeville presents the 8 cent fashion show as the costly act on the Forsyth bill next week. Manager George H. Hickman says Forsyth prices stay, seats on sale, free list removed to meet demand. The act features twenty-one outfits by America’s most beautiful women. Also on the program are William Morris in Dr Temple’s Telegram and Denigan Thompson’s Old Homestead double quartet with the Le Grohs in novelty routines. The Grand shows The Tongues of Men a battle of wits between a famous opera singer and a clergyman, plus a provocative love scene from the opera Zaporah. The Morosco offering is described as first water and intensely interesting.
The last exhibition titled In Attante of the great picture of sin's consequences, Dam aged Goads will be shown at the Lyric. This is the only opportunity to see the sensation of the age, which many prominent Atlanta people say should not be overlooked as the Lyric’s popularity grows.
The court of appeals upheld Judge Hill of Fulton Superior Court in the case of Allen v. the State. Waiter Allen, convicted of bigamy, argued no legal marriage existed since both he and his partner had living spouses. The court ruled that marrying through the form of marriage while a spouse is living constitutes bigamy, even if the other party also has a living spouse.
The state prison commission heard Wil Brown’s petition for clemency in Rabun county where he faces a death sentence for murder. The request, presented by Attorney R. S. A Hamby of Clayton, was sent to the governor without recommendation and is now under advisement. Brown had been serving a North Carolina life sentence for murder and allegedly escaped before the Rabun county killing.
Samuel J Jones, a prominent Decatur resident, died at his home on West Howard Street. The body was taken to Patterson's undertaking establishment. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Survived by his wife, six daughters Emma, Katherine, Mrs McGuire, Mrs Long, Mrs Holtsinger, Mrs Cragwell, and four sons A J Jones Gatlin Tennessee, B T Jones Superior Arizona, A C and Roy H Jones of Decatur.
Beginning January 11 1916 Central of Georgia Railway inaugurates the Dixie Limited a new day train to Florida with all steel equipment coaches Pullman drawing room sleepers library observation dining car Leaves Terminal Station Atlanta 445 am arrives Macon 1145 am Jacksonville 73rd ppm with connections to all Florida points Returning leaves Jacksonville 935 am Macon 615 pm arrives Atlanta 813 pm
Berkeley engineers George and Stephen Geater returned from an expedition to the Andes reporting they reached the headwaters of the River of Doubt by crossing from Lima with pack mules. They said the river runs about 900 miles from Bolivia into Brazil, joining the Madeira near Bahia de todos Santos, and described fever country, jungle dangers, and wildlife encountered.
Governor Harris appoints J. E. Maddox of Cobb county as basement guard at the statehouse. T. J. Smith, Confederate veteran, is named to replace E. Holcombe as assistant to the keeper of public buildings and grounds.
Chicago January 7 forty local druggists summoned before the city health commission to answer charges by inspectors that during the present epidemic they sold branded, short weight and spurious aspirin. Two imitation spurious tablets have been sold generally in the city and authorities fear other cities may be affected.
London reports indicate attempts to sway resigned labor members of the government to reconsider their stance. Arthur Henderson and colleagues Brace and Robbests reportedly adhered to quitting the ministry, with discussions of possible referendum as an alternative to general election amid conscription disputes. The Chronicle suggests modifications to the bill may ease blockage, while some fear dissolution of parliament if committee obstruction persists. The idea of a referendum gains traction as a standalone test of popular will on conscription.
The article reports on drastic budget cuts and reorganizations as councilmen, led by Farlinger, review appropriations for the city. Totals run into millions with major departments including mayor, clerks, comptroller, treasury, and public works facing reductions. Delegates note no material increases are expected before June. Guests at a dinner for Councilman Inman included Mayor Woodward and several aldermen.
London dispatch reports the Berlin to Constantinople railway open since mid December with many Germans arriving in Asia Minor. Minor has bought large portions of Adana’s cotton and half of the prior crop, while the Turkish export is hampered by a railway clogged with ammunition and arms. Turkey’s resources, including the Arenena copper mine near Diarbekr in Aleppo, are being tapped.
President H Pope of the Texas Farmers union outlined to congressmen plans to ship cotton to Germany via Sweden. Cotton would be concentrated at Houston with first sail February 1 and regular sailings planned. Ships would fly the American flag, owned by native-born citizens, with a sale price of 27 cents a pound delivered at destination. The article notes market price around 13 cents and discusses Britain and Germany seizing cotton as contraband. Also mentions the Women’s National Democratic League opening its fourth annual session in Washington with Speaker Clark predicting a Democratic victory and potential election of Mrs Wilson as honorary president.
Malcolm B Richardson of Franklin Company died Friday evening in New York while on a business trip. He was 55 and had lived in the city three years representing Franklin Motor Company in Atlanta. Survived by his wife and one daughter Katherine. Mrs Richardson and child left for New York for the funeral. He was a native of New York and previously resided at Fleming apartments 278 Juniper Street.
Otta Ballard nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Morgan Ballard was struck and killed by a Central of Georgia freight engine near Experiment while watching an approaching train. The accident occurred as an Atlanta bound train in charge of engineer Jim Noles passed the tract. The child’s death was instant and the funeral was set for 7:30 tonight with interment at 10:00 Saturday morning.
Savannah mortuary notices record multiple deaths including Mrs Bryan Brown wife of a former Georgia Tech instructor, Mrs Broward and her brothers from Atlanta, R. R. Ratterree of East Point, Emma Hendrix aged 36, and Joe Golden two year old of D. R. and Mrs. Golden. Services pending at Greenberg Bond and Poole chapels.
George A. Niles was elected president of the Griffin Retail Merchants and Business Men's association at the annual meeting held last night. Officers include M. Frank Smith, vice president. John Chunn, treasurer. T. C. Berry, secretary. W. B. Royster, superintendent. and J. Pry, George A. Niles, T. H. Wynne on the executive committee. The plan for a national pay-up week was turned down due to conflicts with local business practices.
A string of obituary notices announces funeral services for infants and adults tied to families including Mrs D Golden Mrs Pickerell Miss Emma Hendrix Captain W G Cole Mr and Mrs A Jett and others. Services listed from Harry G Poole and Barclay Brandon Co with interments at West View North View and Fiollywood cemeteries. Pallbearers named for several services. Services scheduled Saturday morning and afternoon at local residences parlors and chapels.
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