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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1916

Page

4

Universal military service debated by senators and leaders

Washington January 21 Senator Chamberlain urged universal military service as the solution to national defense while favoring the administration plan as a step before a broader program. Mayor Mitchel and others pressed for preparedness amid warnings about Japan and European powers. The talk covered navy readiness, the Panama Canal, and Monroe doctrine commitments with calls for stronger armed forces and cautious expansion of mobilization.

Washington America Chamberlain Senate Military Committee National Security League Garrison Continental ‘Army Panama Canal Europe Japan Chamberlan John Purroy Mitchel New York League Applausa Phelan California Pacific Henry A Wise Wood George von L. Meyer Navy L Hampton Moore Pennsylvania Colby ML Chester Congress Panama Monroe Congress of the United States Branca Mexico France Lincoln Counter

Eddie Ross Banjo Solo Tops Minstrel Show at Atlanta Theater

Eddie Ross delivers a near celestial banjo performance that anchors the show with monologue and skill. White Peduzzi and Hoss-and the staff of Well O’Brien’s minstrels receive praise for humor sincerity and musical variety. The program features minktrelay first part and songs like The Penny Arcade and Dark Town Brave, with a matinee this afternoon and final show tonight.

Eddie Ross Heaven Ross Lastes White George Peduzz Riddle Hoss Eddie Lie Well O'Brien Miiistrels Atlanta Nell Boss Fimgera Eadie White O'Brien George Evang Minktrelay

Forsyth slate shows Keith Vaudeville star top bill next week

Keith Vaudeville headliner Levin Strow, among the funniest on stage, booked by manager George H. Hickman to headline the Forsyth program next week with The New Coachman and a five act bill including Alexander Arr and a human sketch. The Strand features Theda Bara in Destruction and other films while Grand offers The Ragamuffin with Blanche Sweet and Double Trouble with Douglas Fairbanks plus The Warning at Alamo Now shown over due to demand.

Forsyth Levin Strow George H. Hickman Sirmont Viudeville Ales—ander Arr Atlanta Big City Bill Thers Blanche Sweet Paramount Miss Sweet Tom Forman Minette Harrett Belgium France

Detention Of Mrs. Hazel Ross In Downtown Robbery Case

Detectives Shaw and Rosser arrested Mrs. Hazel Ross of 81 Gilmer Street and two others on suspicion tied to a downtown robbery report. An elderly man said his watch valued at 100 dollars was taken and he signed a check for 10 dollars after being intoxicated or drugged. The trio deny involvement and await further questioning on the Saturday case.

Hazel Ross Gilmer Street VP. Ross J H. Smith Shaw and Rosser Ress Ia 2 Delicatessen Smith Lonnie Blair Louise Hawthorne Rossborne Rassfie Ross Bian Furthr

Estimates on Sooty given by the Teutons

London reports via Amsterdam dispatch that in seventeen months of war Vienna states total gains: nearly 3,000,010 prisoners, 10,000 guns, 40,000 machine guns, and about 4700 square kilometers of enemy territory occupied.

London Amsterdam ConGal News Tentonté Niles Vienna

Henry James Illness and Pacific Coast Safeguard View

London January 21 Henry James the American author who became a British subject last year is seriously ill with a chronic disease worsened by two light strokes. Reports claim a Japan China Pacific dispute demonstration was exaggerated and that nations including Tang and France protested, leading to a fleet withdrawal. Samuel Gompers pledges labor support for a robust national preparedness policy for naval and military forces.

Gaerison Lan Kong Telang aMersal Uni Shane Benator Phelan California Mexican Pacific Japan China Pire- Inn Mexican Todiny London Pacific Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor

Mary Pickford Stars in The Dawn of a Tomorrow at Georgian

Mary Pickford of Famous Players Film Company headlines Frances Hodgson Burnett inspired drama The Dawn of a Tomorrow at the Georgian theater. The story follows an ambitious girl from hardship to reward as music by Whitney Hubner’s orchestra accompanies the performance.

Mary Pickford Mary Vlackest Glad Whitney Hubner Hea Donn

Photo Engravers President Attends Atlanta Jubilee

Matthew Woll of Chicago arrives in Atlanta for the 25th anniversary jubilee of the Atlanta Federation of Trades at Bijou theater Sunday at 2 30. The program includes music, readings, a movie drama and an address by Woll to about 4 000 members. An escort met him at the terminal and he will stay at Ansley hotel.

Matthew Woll Chicago International Photo-Engravers’ Union Atlanta Atlanta Federation of Trades Bijou Wolk Atlanta Federation of Tradegas G. F. Bell Federation Rehage Photo- Engravers’ Union Wolt Terminal Station Ansley Hotel Wotl American Labor Forward Movement

Outlaw Converted On Deathbed Remembrance Sermon

Al Jennings delivered a strong sermon at Tabernacle Baptist Church recounting a life tale of mercy. He described taking a young outlaw to his mother's bedside to hear her dying plea for reform, which led to the man’s conversion and later respectable life in Missouri. Services were planned for Saturday and Sunday with Jennings speaking at both morning and evening.

God Redempton al Jennings Tabernacle Bapist Church Landit Jennines Jennings

Schwab Hosts Carnegie Boys Dinner in New York

Charles M L Schwab hosted the annual dinner for Carnegie Boys in his Riverside Drive mansion New York January 21. The group of steel industry peers included Willem Ellis Carey Charles W Baker and others. Andrew Carnegie presided as past president. Carnegie was not present.

New York Charles ML Schwab Carnegies Boys Andrew Carnegie Florida Mr. Schwab Riverside Drive Presant Willem Ellis Carey Charles W. Baker W. C. McCausland James Gayfey Wilhiam Dixon Mr. Carnegie Str. Schwab Charles L. Taylor

Shipment forbidden to improper films in Congress bid

Washington January 21 A bill introduced by Representative Towner would make interstate shipment of improper motion picture films a penal offense. Motion picture interests opposing the censorship bill back the Towner bill.

Washington Representative Towner Indorse Towner Biml

Atlanta Real Estate Surges Ahead on Day 10

Atlanta real estate updates report a major Peachtree Street lease for ten years at total rent 66 000 with project costs near 200 000 boosting January building activity. Cain Street parcel sold for 18 000 with 11 000 loan, as buyers plan steady commercial growth northward from the city center.

Realty Peachtree Street Agg Cain Street T. &. Bradley Newnan G R. Black John M. Nowell Peachtree Cain

Property transfers and deeds in Atlanta area records

A historical notice lists numerous property transfers and mortgages in Atlanta across 1912 to 1946. Entries name buyers sellers and dates, including J M Dabha to W G Whiseprint for 20.19 acres, Rose Realty to EB W Rose, Morrison to Georgia Realty, and multiple parcels along Walnut, Oglothorpe, and Sixth streets, with various prices and dates.

J. M. Dabha W. G Rosa Realty Company B. F. Dial J. M. Johnson Peyton Road Diltin-Morrs Company A. D. Morrison Love A .D. Morrison Georgia Realty and Improvement Company Nama C. Loveless Buta Terry Lindsey Street Frank Eastman Thomas Fore Walnut Street Spencer Street W. A. Ward J. D. Croudman Eve V. Vaughan Oliver Street James Letkoff Florence E. Smith Jackson Street Cain Street L. Pangock A. C HL Etheridge H. A. Gur- Marin Grimes Claud H. Etheridge Augustug H. Cameron G. R. Black Bradler John M. Nowell

Property Deeds and Transfers From January Listings

Text reflects multiple deed entries including James L Thomas and C Rupley parcels on Highland avenue near Adair avenue 60 by 149 feet. Transfers involve A Coxby administratrix and Carrie L Woitway, plus West Lumber Co to B S Helly on St Charles avenue 50 by 18 feet. January 4 1916 and January 6 1535 entries.

Toan Derds J. W. Birdsong Mortgage Bond Company of New York Ogiethirpa Avonuo E. W. Rose Gimour Lake Avenue C. Handora Lilian Smith Dutkinnon Trust Company Teaslee East Harris Street L.H. Maxwell Colonial Trust Company Westside Ashby Street Simpson Street Isis C. Calloway Alice Screven Peachtree Street E Greenblatt Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Capitol Avenue Rawson Street J. M. Dodson Kelley Bros. Co Beryl Street Rockwell Street Waggoner & Waldrop East Atlanta Bank Glenwood Avenue James J. Wright E. E B. Rupley Fred Koch Mighland Avenue Adair Avenue Myra Barmstrong Dick- Janeon Trust Company Washington Ruzha Wesley Sokial Yemusry Samen L. Wright E. C. Ropley Mino Alice Napier Aida Highland Avenue Adair Avenus T. J. Roberts Mavelent Dearth W. C Barcett Benoarix Ridgeway Avenue Inet Mr. Durant Mre Mary Durant Place Ponce de Leon Avenue James L. Thomas C. Rupley Highland Avenue A. Coxby Carrie L. Woitway Old Waterworks Road Lakewood Avenue War Line West Lumber Company B.S. Helly St. Charles Avenue Barnett Street

Cost Of Local Want Ads In The Constitution

Classified insertion policy outlines two line minimum requirement for ads in the Constitution. Advertisers must submit in writing with no phone acceptances. The paper disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion when ordered multiple times.

Linsertion Onteal Atlanta Jess

Want Ads Offered by Courtesy Operators

Courteous operators familiar with rates rules and classifications provide complete information and assist in wording your want ad to improve effectiveness. Ad accounts opened by telephone to suit the telephone directory listing. Some ads taken by telephone require immediate payment upon publication. Every home has use for Constitution want ads.

Lost and Found notices from Atlanta column

Lost and found notices advertise items from theater tickets to jewelry pets and vehicles with rewards. Entries include a black feathered hat with dollars, a gold monogrammed watch, a white petter dog, a collie pup, a black lynx neckpiece, a small horned horse remains, and a white and liver spotted pointer bitch, with contact details and locations such as Peachtree and Auburn avenues and Whitehall Street.

Atlanta Mauney Foraythe Grand Theater Cox Peachtres Auburn Avenue Uatun Constitution Haward H. Black Milt Sualteblo St Elmo Massengers Whitehall Street Walker-Wear View Mberal Atest Pyrene Mig. Co Peachtree Peachtree Street Virgil S. Seter

Personal Memoves Beautifier and Maternity Sanitarium Ad

An early 20th century classified style page offers beauty products replacing creams and powders, a maternity sanitarium promising refined at home care for infants and children, and several beauty and hairdressing services. Listings include addresses and phone numbers for cosmetic items, dressmaking lessons, and hair work services.

Mpler Senas James Wood Wark Saint Maternity Sanitarium Infanta Mia M. T. Mughall Windsor Stron Valaire Whitehall Main New Era Cernogie Gallaher Peachties Street S. Chevalier Luckis St Maia

Help Wanted Professionals and Trades In Detroit

Old classified notices seek die makers and pattern workers for automobile parts in Detroit. Includes positions for skilled tradesmen, salesmen, agents, and solicitors with references, reporting dates, and contact via box numbers.

Help Wanted Ads Collect Atlanta Jobs by Postal Search

Classified listings show a flood of help wanted notices across trades from cigar makers to stenographers. Employers seek agents, barbers, clerks, millinery staff, and skilled trades. several offices advertise modern recruitment services and open positions with ages and locations specified in Atlanta.

Auer Booker ‘I. Washington Frederick E. Drinker Price Jr L. Politics Publishing Co Atlanta Booker T. Washington Washington Aspon Ie Holsey Funk" den Institute Uberal Comuincion Hopline Book Concern Auburn Avenue Atlanta, Ga

SITUATION WANTED AD LIST FROM CONSTITUTION ADS

An assortment of help wanted notices appears with scattered phrases. Entries seek positions such as experienced law clerk physician and stenographer, bookkeeper, salesman, and typist, plus a young man for theater company and manuscript work. Addresses and box numbers are given for responses.

Tampa Fla Ley Hotel Eimp Auburn _Avenue Ivy J. B. Brodghill Beasley Georgia Hite Grant Bulldine Central Avenue Comati- Gariend Rk J. A. Waller Bowdon Farina Dairy Lave Utwul Cure Greenville Alabama Milas F Johnson Tne Situalion W Poulton Mane Sea Reaith Enopga Rte Bexin Addrean Luckie Br Ihuselv Pinsition Hapa Ani Roarem Aantraue Anta Sale Aidress Constitution Mapany Orima Corsrdd Abe Auburn Avenue Reasonage Tetc P.Q

Opportunity for business ventures and farm leases

Readable fragments advertise business opportunities, farm leases, and sales in various locations. Mentions include Woodford, Carter Ca, Okla, Kaymona, and Atlanta. Offers promise high returns on leases, positions for salesmen and managers, and listings for grocery stores and a restaurant with earnings notes.

Peachhall Gt Gulek Farkeh Woodford Carter Ca Okla Piedmont Glenn Bee Samuel “Auorsten Atlanta Addresa Beresin Arlington Macks Restaurant New Orleana Wample Marietta

Atlanta Furnishings and Used Goods For Sale Listing

A dense classified ad page offers used household furniture including desks chairs file cabinets and entire condo contents, plus office furniture and appliances. It lists multiple sellers such as Hartsock and Horne Desk & Fixture Co and mentions contact info, prices, and sale terms.

Aulanta Rebullus Furniture Exchange Housheld Burnicura Ha Martin Hartsock South Forsyth Street Rhone Main HORNE DESK & FIXTURE __CO N. Pryor St Ivy Ross Atwood Avenue West End Jellico Atoca City Coal Company Ben Phone Manin Avianta Ale Furnitone Jacobs Auction CO Decatur ST Atlanta Care Constitution Atlasta Haswell Bosues College Underwood Ty Nee FOX Beachtree Hull Daniel Bank Offisa Digby Wale Freudator Praire State Buider Forsyth St

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