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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1916

Page

14

Board weighs Harris resignation as health secretary

The State Board of Health discussed Dr Harris's resignation at length after a three year file. A committee was appointed to pursue a compromise keeping Harris if a successor cannot be found. If Harris remains, the board may seek a reduced salary around 2900 to 3000 and request legislative action. A hospital for drug victims is planned in Atlanta funded by a $10,000 appropriation.

Board of Health Pr H F Tne Harris Bcard Woo Doughty Augusta Fusure &L Tie Lard Atlanta General Assembly Atlante Polk County Guilin Yards Ltauilo Rani de Harris Harvis Axel Diagnos Sth Antley

City committee to seek funds for school and street projects

A city committee plans hearings Wednesday on budget needs including pay rolls for teachers about six thousand dollars, utilities and supplies, and requests for new school buildings on Davia and Pearl streets plus a Blueburg project. The comptroller and committee chairmen prepare the expense sheet for council. The Fastman court convened with Judge A Neese and will likely run two weeks.

Grant Tak Opera Greenhous Heal Board Inn of New Davia Street Bilding Pearl Street Blueburg Gray Ziro't Road Street Mitchell Streets Fastman A Neese Hal Howerts

Colangelo Band Promises Italian Musical Treat at City Hall

The Alkehest Liccum Course hosts Colangelo Band a twelve member Italian ensemble led by cornetist and conductor Colangelo. The program blends band brass solos orchestral pieces tenor and soprano songs with Neapolitan and folk tunes. Frances Tinde and Signor Guarino headline supported by Colangelo soloists cornet trios and guitar mandolin accompaniment. Admission is 20 cents with season tickets optional.

Colangelo City Auditorium Colangelo Brothers Sololsts Misa Frances Tinde Signor Anthony Guarino Luigi Colangelo Frank Caroneé Pasquale Colangelo Alkade«L

Cupid Podzius dies famed matrimonial matchmaker

New York on January 11 Fritz Podzius widely known as Cupid Podzius editor of the Matrimonial News died today He claimed to have brought about the marriage of 20000 couples Podzius also issued a Berlin copy of his newspaper and lived as a recluse His earnings from matrimonial papers were large with bank books and money found in his hidden bedroom nooks.

New York Fritz Podzius Cupid Podzius Podzina Berlin

158 New Members Added to Chamber

A partial roster lists numerous individuals and firms joining the chamber, including Dittler Brothers, Dodd & Dodd, Dunvancon, Harry Fdlson, Sam uel Botdison, Fr Thomas B Felder, Forrester, Warren, Marietta Realty, Mitchell Manufacturing, and many other local businesses and names. The item notes the influx continues from the first page with extensive member additions.

Police Commission Holds Busy Session In City

The Police Commission held a busy session approving a uniform committee to select summer uniforms and to install a bathtub in the matrons ward at police headquarters. They adopted the recommendations and, before adjournment, instructed Chief Mave to read an order to stop all drinking in the department.

Mrm Frm Polce Lerwin Johnson Mave

Holcombe Held on Forgery Charge with $2,000 Bond

Holcombe formerly an assistant keeper of public grounds and buildings at the state capitol faced eleven Fulton County indictments for forgery. He allegedly signed B Latimer’s name on receipts for state supplies. Bench warrants issued. $2,000 bond required. Attorney General declined to prosecute and referred case to Fulton solicitor.

K & Holcombe State Capitol Mig Fulton Grand Jury B Latimer fLolrembhe Fulton Superior Court

Prosperity Shown By French Art Sale In Healey Building

Prosperous Atlanta shone through art purchases at a Tuesday sale. A Healey building sale hosted French government treasures from Napoleon ages ALY XV and VI. Bidding was lively with 64 attendees and notable buyers including Mrs Preston Arkwright and Mrs John Howe.

Atlanta Luésday Healey Dolare France Napoleon Laws Aly Jules Ratzko Preston Arkwright John Howe JS Argos Hus JM Grant JR Regenstein

Jeffries to Speak Tonight at Atlanta Tabernacle

James I Jeffries will present an illustrated public lecture at the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta tonight, detailing his many near escapes from danger. The lecture is free and open to all.

Jeffries Atlanta James I Jeffries Baptist Tabernacle Church Nn Fortries Ormerly Peachtree Tenth Streets Milliam WO Craor David

Chauffeur’s Hearing Set for Saturday

In police matinees Tuesday afternoon Recorder Johnson postponed the hearing of charges against the chauffeur.

Johnson

Automobile Victim Dies After Street Crossing Incident

A pedestrian was struck on Peach Tree Street around 4 30 and died the same night at Grady Hospital from a fractured skull. The victim was transported by Moye. Police are investigating the crossing accident and its circumstances.

Peachtree Street Grady Hospital Moye

Rheumatism Dropsy Diabetes Cure touted by Stuart Buchu

A vintage ad claims Tigor limbs and joints suffer from rheumatism with pains and swollen ankles or eyelids. It promotes Stuart Buchu and Juniper Compound as a quick fix to restore kidney and bladder function, drain uric acid, and revive vitality, promising relief from dropsy and breathing issues.

James E Williams Leaves Piedmont for Georgian Terrace

James E Williams, longtime Piedmont hotel staffer and Kimball House veteran, departs the Piedmont to take a room clerk post at the Georgian Terrace. Known as one of the city’s most popular hotel men, he brings four to seven years of hotel experience to the new position.

James & Williams Piedmont Hotel Toda Georgian Terrace Willams Kimball House City

U S Senate Chaplain Attends Emory Educational Meet

O F J Prettyman from Washington travels to Atlanta to participate in the educational commission of the Southern Methodist Church while registered at the Piedmont hotel. He joins Emory events and speaks on church and civic duties during the visit.

O. F J Prettyman Washington Plantain The United Senate Piedmont Hotel Educational Commission of Southern Methodist Church

Unclear fragmentary notice on remedy label and signatures

Fragmentary OCR mentions a remedy label with Bromo Quin ine and Groves signature. Text is garbled with references to Laide rouse Grip Latatie Brome and an unclear cause. No coherent event or date is identifiable.

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Lord John's Journal and 1920s Film Lineup At The Theater

The listing shows a week of showings including Lord John's Journal featuring William Gaterend and Lemonade Aids Cupid, plus The Cactus Blossom Mustang drama with Amy Lute, Gaumont educational Ing America First, Hilda's Husky Helper, The Black Crook stage spectacle in five parts, Wanderers feature, Wald Lubin comedy on the Trail of the Tigress, Shade HM's Reformation two reel farce, Marguerite Clark romantic comedy Mice and Men, a first-rom travelogue, Fable of the Sisterman That Didn’t Make Good and Casanny The Offending Kids two reel Vitograph.

Labority Lord John's Journal William Gaterend Aids Cupid Joker Amy Lute Gaumont Hilda Husky Ialntaff

The Strand Presents The Metro Corporation Event

A damaged listing notes an added attraction featuring a boucle cartoon and Colonel Heerx Lier as part of a theater showcase at The Strand. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate an added entertainment segment.

Metro Corporation Presenta Vali Valli Colonel Heerx Lier

Vaudette 4 Showcase of Matet Thomas U Ince Feature

The Vaudette 4 screening presents a Matet Thomas U Ince feature with Julia Dean and Ford Sterling in a Father’s Footnote era comedy produced by Ker stone Sennett.

Matet ‘Thomas U- Ince Julia Dean Father Ford Sterling

Vanity Watr featuring Ra Mianie Maddern Fiske review

A fragmented note outlines a production titled Vanity Watr by Van ish Victoria with Mianie Maddern Fiske credited. Details are sparse and wording appears garbled, but the item seems to reference a balinom or revival style stage piece.

Vanity Watr Mianie Maddern Fiske Creat Balinom

Vindication two reel Centaur film features Bostock animals

A brief notice describes a two reel Centaur feature titled Vindication with Bostock animal acts and a canine appearance featuring Cesar Fitzgerald. It mentions Libel x Romance and real battle scenes in France as part of the program.

Bostock Animala Libel x Romance Clsar Fitzgerald

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