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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1916

Page

11

Emperor William in good health after illness reports

Berlin reports say Emperor William is in good health and walking in Potsdam in pleasant weather. A neck boil has largely healed and he wears his uniform with the collar open to ease pressure. Conflicting wireless dispatches note serious illness or nonfatal bull, while diplomats withhold details and Prince von Buelow rushes to Berlin for council on extended illness.

Berlin London William Potsdam Sonhra Greece Rome Pai Duke of Adraga Son Buelow Williams Switzerland

U S Urges Action as Bandits Threaten Mexican Mining Zones

Consul Edwards ordered Mexican authorities to protect Wadera and Pearson properties in western Chihuahua as Carranza troops in Chihuahua City number under 500, with fewer than 1900 in Tansrer. Officials fear bandits head toward Santa Barbara and Parr mining districts where Alvaro Blin mx company has operated amid turmoil.

Santi Ysabel Gavira Trevine Mexico and Northwestern Edwards Wadera Company Madera Pearson Chihuahua

Prominent Greene County Official G A Merritt Dies Suspected Suicide

Greene County official and former legislator G A Merritt died at 11 oclock this morning at his cousin Iva Young s home from a shotgun wound. The report states the blast ended his life as his cousin heard the gunfire. Merritt 60 or older, a respected attorney and former state legislator, left no stated motive though family notes financial pressure. He leaves a sister Mrs Tappan of McRae a brother Charles Merritt a daughter Lila a son George A Merritt Jr. and other relatives in Albany and Greene County.

Rernsboro Spetimi George Werritt Ordi Mary Greens County Iiva Merritt Cieene Whoa Tappan McRae Ge Charles Werritt Wiss Lila Albany Ga George A Meritt

Atlanta to Hear Addresses of Former Bandit Al Jennings

The city prepares to receive Al Jennings, once a noted bandit and convict, as he arrives in Atlanta to deliver addresses. Officials expect public readings and possible speeches outlining his past and rehabilitation.

Atlanta Bandit

Revival Services Begin at Tabernacle Baptist Church

Members of the congregation gather at Luton station to greet the revivalist who closed a successful evangelistic campaign in Oklahoma City and will travel from that city to Atlanta for the revival services at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Lanta Tabernacle Baptist Church Luton Station

Professional Yeggm en Operate In Atlanta

Professional eyeggm en entered Campbell and Brown furniture store at 81 Edgewood avenue early this morning trying to blow the safe. Officers arrived as they fled leaving the safe damaged and no loss beyond the damaged safe and office furniture. The suspects are believed to be experienced yeggm en.

Yeromen Campbell & Brownlee Edgewood Avenue

Huronian Torpedoed Off Coast of Ireland

New York reports say the Leyland liner Huronian was torpedoed December 29 off the Irish coast while sailing from Galveston to Liverpool. Details say she was towed into port after damage but the cause is not stated. cargo valued over 1,000,600 dollars included cotton, corn, and wheat.

New York Huronian Galveston International Vercantile Marine Liverpool

Mrs Goldstein Dies After Fall On Capitol Avenue

Mrs Bessie Goldstein aged 38 of 236 Capitol Avenue fell Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock on Capitol Avenue and Parr Street. She was taken to a residence at 236 Capitol Avenue and died a few minutes later. Congestion of the lungs was given as the cause. She is survived by husband Goldstein and three sons, Morris, Sam, and the Goldstein sisters inmeida, Katie and Mary. The body is at Greenberg & Bond chapel.

Bessie Goldstein Capitel Avenue Capital Avenue Parr Struet Lang Mre Goldstein Goldstein MW Bam Goldstein Fou Inmeida Katie and Mary Goldstein Greenberg & Bond

January May Smash All Monthly Records At Local Postoffice

Postmaster Bolling H Jones reports that monthly post office receipts set new records. On January 12 1914 receipts were 1947090. On January 12 1926 receipts totaled 9575610, up 623220 from the previous banner month. Early month gains are encouraging and the monthly report is expected to show continued growth. First twelve days of this month exceed last year's by 9167 79.

Bolling H Jones Eco Werease

Glasses advertised by Jno LI Mome & Sons Opticians

An advertisement touts OUR GLASSES HELP with prescription accuracy and precise curves. Customers are urged to bring their oculist prescription to Jno LI Mome & Sons Opticians at 42 Broad St for expert fitting and a nearly perfect finish.

Atta Jno LI, Mome & Sons the Opticians Broad St

Adriatic Dominance Fears Rise After Austrian Victory

Reports from Rome and Paris sketch a widening Austro German push along the Adriatic coast with fears of northern Albania intrusion. Italian papers urge immediate intervention to shield Montenegro and Serbia’s fate, while Naples and Athens relay bold claims of strategic gains and intensified battles near Saloniki, Demir Hissar, and Czernowitz as Allied and Central powers clash across the Balkans.

Austus Adriatic Apa Albania Montenegro Serbia Nicholas Vienna

Italian Front Actions Report Repulse and Bombardment

Troops beat back minor enemy attacks in Javornik Piezzo basin San Martino del Carso and Seebach sectors while artillery pounded Gradisca Sagrado Monfalcone Devataki and Oppadhtasel Ja An air raid struck a barracks in Eregazzo zone Gindi ean valley with no injuries reported.

Ters Oregions Pass Visdenda Roder Seebach Javornik Piezzo San Martino del Carso Isanzo Gradisca Sagrado Monfalcone Devataki Oppadhtasel Eregazzo Zone Gindiean

New Haven Directors Face Retrial on Anti Trust Charge

Attorney General Gregory William Rockefeller ordered retrials for five former New Haven directors Lewis Cass Ledyard Edward D Robbins William Rockefeller and Charles M Pratt on conspiracy to violate the Sherman Act after hung juries in New York. Separately the government will seek to dismiss cases against George F Baker Theodore N Vail T Dewitt Coyler Francis Maxwell Edward Milligan and Alexander Cochran who were not connected with the board after 1910.

Washington New Haven Railroad Gregory William Rockefeller Lewia Cass Ledyard Edward D Robbins Charles F Brooker Charles M Pratt New York Gregory George F Baker Theodore N. Vail T Dewitt Coyler Francis T' Maxwell Edward Milligan Alexander Cochrane Batts Lewis Asa Ledyard William Rockefeller Charles Brocker Charles M

France to Lend Money for Purchase of Ships

France proposes to authorize a treasury advance of 100000000 francs to shipowners to expand the merchant fleet by acquiring allied or neutral steamers. Loans at Bank of France rates will cover up to 7 percent of vessel price for large companies and 0 percent for smaller or new firms, with repayment over three to eight installments. Ships will be inspected, must be loan-free and seaworthy, and purchases occur after government review.

Chamber of Deputies Ingk Fnll

Shuptrine to Quit Legislature Amid Savannah Tide

Savannah report notes Representative Herman C Shuptrine will resign before the new session. Allies of Mayor Pierpont hope the vacancy yields a pro prohibition law enforcer for the Chatham delegation, while opponents seek a candidate aligned with their liberal enforcement views. The exchange of letters between Mayor Pierpont and Governor Harris centers on enforcing Georgia’s prohibition laws in Savannah.

Savannah Herman C Shuptrine Pierpont Shuptrine Lawrence Myrick Chatham Harris Thomas Gamble Nathan Harris Atlanta Savagnah Georgia Wallace J Pierpont

My Dear Mr Mayor Letter on Prohibition Support

Savannah letter from a state official expresses gratitude for mayoral support in enforcing prohibition. It stresses law enforcement depends on local authorities, warns of dangers if towns are lukewarm, and commits to using constitutional powers to ensure fair application of the law. Signed with cordial regard.

Vannah Ga Gamble Savannah Georgia Walle Tam Urecca

Atlantan Returns to Mexico Amid Postwar Tension

Narles M Brown son of Dr George Brown and former Atlanta legislator left Atlanta last night with his wife and children to return to his old home near Mexico City. Brown, tied to an American silver mining company at Pachuca, had stayed in South Carolina. He served as a volunteer guard at the American legation in Mexico City during past disturbances and believes the region is now quiet enough for a safe return though his wife still speaks Spanish and expresses confidence in the safety of their children.

Gabe Chichuahua Mexico Narles M Brown George Brown Brown Pachuca State of Hidalgo Mexico City South Carolina Legation Henry L. Wilson

Sargol Weight Gain Trial Promoted by Jacobs Pharmacy

A health claim promotes Sargol as a safe inexpensive way to gain five to eight pounds in two weeks by taking one tablet with each meal. The ad asserts the product turns eaten fats into nourishing tissue, reduces waste, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta and other druggists.

Atlanta

Go Fans Defined as Those Who Go For Amusement

A Go-Fan is anyone who goes. Go-Fans spend afternoons and nights seeking amusement. They dance, drive, visit movies and theaters, attend receptions and teas, play cards, and frequent clubs.

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