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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1916

Page

6

Bonding Restrictions Costly to Government

Washington reports that heavy bonding requirements for postal service screen wagon transfers have cost the U S government vast sums. Postmaster General’s first assistant Daniel Cooper urges a federal employees guarantee fund as investigations by federal agents criticize the American Surety Company and others for unwarranted bid practices and related favoritism in several cities.

Washington Government Postal Service United States Daniel Cooper Congress Roeper Postoffice Committee Meni Surety Company New Lok Koper Ag Arts Sponslore Mids Mir Rogur Hopers Oether Fim Suunta Thess Ameri'an Surety Mane Prbli JY Cass Atlanta Actoiys Cassidy Totredner Critain Oof TT Cassidy Widder Ina San Francisco W J Gallagher New York Chicago Roper Wadden Twonkl

Arbitration Urged At Fraternal Gathering In City

Leonard J Grossman urged arbitration of disputes in war and peace before tribunals to ease court burdens. The Ka aisha louoe Order Brith Abraham installed officers with Grossman as president and highlighted the first public bulletin in Kadisna Jodpe history. Frank Reyoon aided as district deputy in the humorous address.

Leonard J Grossman Hadish Lodge Brotherhood of Min Federation of the World Ka Aisha Louoe Order Brith Clesn M Runiste Tmolde Gua Ji Pollok Simon Katou Ophys Ft Springer Cllin Orden Golsteim Kadisna Jodpe Frank Reyoon

Leap Year Dance Planned for Atlanta Elks Guests

Fine leap year party set for next Wednesday night as Grand Exalted Ruler Nicholson and Ned Righter arrive in Atlanta. Banquet followed by a reception and dance for the Are Banchelors. preparations led by Al Dunn and Walter Andrews with guests from Boston New Orleans Portsmouth and Georgia officials named for arrivals.

Atlanta Nicholson the Elks Ned Righter al Dunn R. A Gordon Righter Boston Springfield Hiks New Orleans Elis Walter Andrews James R Nicholson FC Robinson JP Billups al Brothers Cooper Knight Old Station Terminal Karl Zoellner Portsmouth Ohio James Ro Nicholson Fred Robinson Norgan Cooper Sand Lava Knight Kart Zochnar Ned Righinr Howden Georgia State Association Lamar Warrict Georgia South Maislow Diatrict Georgia North

Fiddlers Plan Georgia All Time Fiddlers Convention

Uncle William Whitehead reports the Georgia All-Time Fiddlers Association will convene at the Auditorium next Wednesday January 27 for a four day session, aiming to crown the usual championship and draw fiddlers from Union to Ware counties. Local interest rises as many expect a strong lineup and many seek lodging in Atlanta.

William Whitehead Fannin County Constitution Building Fiddlers’ Association Georgia McWhitehead Atlanta Union Ware

Musicians and leaders laud lodge event and program

The report praises a well run order and custody of the organization with noted contributors Sam Gershon past president and chairman of the evening Joss Dor ian a Dr L Katzoni Vocalapios Oscar Gershon Ernest Mendel and Glen Frances Jeyking. A violin solo by Miss Frieda Luindauer with Alissa Smith and several concerto numbers plus patriotic and martial airs by Goldsteins orchestra made a splendid musical program.

Sam Gershon Joss Dorian Dr . L. Katzoni Oscar Gershon Ernest Mendel Glen Frances Jeyking Frieda Luindauer Alissa Smith Goldsteins Orchestra

Columbus Mortuary Notices Highlight Local Deaths

January 16 Columbus Georgia notices report the deaths of Chalmers aged 60 after pneumonia at home on Twentieth Street. Ambrose Henry and Alfred Theodore Ambrose among survivors with multiple siblings. John Wade, 38, dies of pneumonia on Hoke Street with sisters Mary Fincher and Annis Chaplie listed as survivors. funeral details and burial arrangements noted for each case.

Columbus Chalmers Ata Twentieth Street AD Chalmers Wrs Macon Samuel Spencer Thhen Prinity Episcopal Church Greenspore LoHenry Jackson Ambrose M M Morgan Heis God William Henry Ambrose Washington Alfred Theodore Amber Tulsa Kikla G A Maffett Lawrencevill Gap W M Wallace Atlanta M MM Morgan John Wade Hoke Street Petersburg Mary Fincher Annis Chapelie Atlante Harry G Poole

Franklin A King dies at home veteran of Wheelers Cavalry

Franklin ains aged in cone federate veteran of Wheelers cavalry died at 1042 East Fair Street Friday night at 10 o'clock He is survived by two grandchildren Julia and Wilhite King.

Franklin Ains Cone Wheelers Cavalry East Fair Street Julia Wilhite King

Pope Assures Cardinal Mercier of Belgium Aid

In Rome on January 16 Cardinal Mercier, Belgium’s primate, was assured by Pope Benedict XVI of favorable sentiment toward Belgians and French residents in invaded territories. The private audience yielded promises to aid Belgium while maintaining strict neutrality to bolster papal authority amid a critical moment. Italian papers speculate on the visit’s duration and aims.

Rome Cardinal Mercier Belgium Pope Benedict Tralian Cardinal Merciers

Fund Sought to Perpetuate Tuskegee as Washington Memorial

A $2,600,000 plan to endow Tuskegee Institute in Alabama as a permanent memorial to Booker T. Washington was announced by Seth Low, board chairman, at a memorial service in Washington. The fund would be split between white and Black supporters, with more than 3,020 attendees praising Washington’s legacy. Secretaries Daniels and McAdoo spoke, lauding Washington as a unifying national leader whose work benefited both races.

Washington Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee Ala Booker Seth Low New York Institutes Board of Trustees Low Dr Washington Navy Daniels McAdoo Treasury McAdon McLow

More Dentists Sought for French Army

The minister of war will present a bill to increase military dental staff. A corps of 1,090 dentists will be established, ranking as non commissioned officers and wearing a special badge, to serve with the forces.

Chamber of Deputies

Lusitania Settlement Denied by Germany

German foreign office says final settlement of the Lusitania issue is premature and negotiations may still be pending. Berlin reports that submarines in non war zone areas operate under cruiser warfare rules, with Mediterranean stabilizing as viewed by German officials.

Mediterranean British Isles Germany Berlin London Foreign Office von Hernstorff Washington Lusitania

SONS PLOT TO MURDER MILLIONAIRE FATHER

Chicago January 16 Irving and Herbert Updike sons of Furman D Updike millionaires were arrested charged with plotting to murder their parents. Confessions reported by Oak Park police say the crime was planned for tonight with motive to alter the will.

Chicago Irving Herbert Updike Furman D Updike Oak Park Undikes Irving Undike Lee

Bandmaster Zimmerman Dead at 54 in Annapolis Md

Bandmaster Charles A Zimmerman died in Annapolis Maryland at age 54. He led the Natal academy band since 1887, held the rank of lieutenant in the marine corps conferred by a special act of Congress, and was a noted musical composer and organist.

Charles ‘A Zimmerman Waval Academy Zimmerman Natal Academy Marine Corps Congress

Red Pimples A Solid Scale

A testimonial from Miss Steger of Andersonville Virginia dated July 26 1915 describes a four year battle with red pimples extending across both hands that became inflamed and burned preventing sleep. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she reports relief within two days and later full healing with a large box of Cuticura products.

Miss ‘ Steger Andersonville

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