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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
4
Mrs Brunson declares a remarkable improvement after trying a new remedy, claiming it transformed her lifelong ailments. She describes relief from indigestion headaches sleep issues and weight loss while regaining strength and energy. She urges others to consider the treatment and notes the positive changes in daily life.
Congress weighs Mexican policy following Santa Isabel massacre amid European war, with debate over intervention, ambassadorial confirmation, and preparedness measures. Republicans pressured for response. Democrats split on tax and revenue plans as ships, shipping, and naval yard issues surface in hearings.
A dispatch from Cuernavaca reports General Carranza transferring his headquarters and promising to track bandits who killed American mining men. Americans and other foreigners in western Chihuahua, including the Kramer and Crank families, were reported safe or missing as Villa forces operations stirred fears.
The Georgian theater will feature an eight piece orchestra at all performances starting today. Cassidy, newly appointed manager, announced the move to rival the city’s mature theaters. The program will include classical and popular numbers daily, with Marguerite Clark in a reformatted stage production featured soon.
A Georgian artist delivers a striking organ recital praised for a distinctive feature of the free rental delivery. The program, opened with Paul Wachs and Chopin selections, included diverse works by Felicien and Debussy. Attended by Mr Sheldon and others, the event showcased a prominent contemporary interpretation at the Audi Loum Arnis.
Thomasville readies for a statewide Shriners gathering as Yaarab Temple of Savannah Shimah Temple of Macon and other Georgia bodies plan to send large delegations to Thomasville on Wednesday. FL Wylly notes notification of attendees with Atherton and Atlanta temples expected to participate. The event aims to attract pilgrims from across the state to the South Georgia town.
The governor and next General Assembly are urged to approve at least 958000 annually for the state military department. A supplemental 15000 and a special 1546696 are sought to cover deficits, plus 5000 for duty use, totaling 65 dan 18 thousand. The advisory board urged no reductions and recommended maintaining current standards with annual funding of at least 50000.
A state advisory board calls for an emergency appropriation of 18 496.96 to cover the deficit in the military department for 1916 and 15 000 for maintenance, urging the General Assembly to provide 50 000 annually thereafter to sustain the department amid frugal spending and past underfunding.
Senorita Aurora de Obregon Carlos Obregon and Louis Obregon registered at the Piedmont hotel with ESP children. They are here for the purpose of bringing Louis, an 18 year old student at the Georgia Military Academy, to the local school. After he enters, the rest of the family will return to Mexico early this week.
The New York Life Insurance Companys seventy first annual report shows the company largely unscathed by war. US and Cuban victims are noted among deaths and the 1915 business reached 214.4 million with 131.5 million income. Policyholders received nearly 316 million while assets exceeded 342.2 million. Investments yield 4.0 percent on average. 1915 securities pay 13 percent.
In 1913 Atlanta recorded 2766 deaths among Black residents from a population around 50 100, versus 1798 for whites and 1469 for Black youths. Holmes Institute leader BR Holmes told a Turner Chapel audience that 25 percent of Black deaths stem from lack of schooling and health knowledge.
The Negro Gold Fellows state controversy erupts as BS Davis and Ingram face suspension by Philadelphia officials. Georgia leaders Graves and Collier accuse them of law violations while Davis vows to fight in court to retain control. Insurance policies remain the organization's responsibility per Davis, though Philadelphia promises full policy payments.
Lee J Ly Lee, 71, of 274 Jonesboro Road, was arrested by Detective J If Davis late Sunday night and jailed on a charge of suspicion. The detective says Lee ran a smooth check scheme for weeks, writing cashable checks for five dollars to various drug stores, buying small items and taking the change.
An important gathering of the Free Kindergarten association is scheduled for today at 11 at the Georgian Terrace. The meeting aims to discuss association activities and plan future programs.
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