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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1915
Page
5
The New Atlanta Stock players hit with a strong first show led by Aritt Crass. If Ballwin Melsitle stacks players maintain their pace from the j janta theater last night with Our Wives they could become a valuable acquisition for Atlanta.
An appreciative crowd witnessed a balanced cast and polished stage work in Baldwin Melville’s Our Wives. Miss Margaret Chaffee impressed as Emily Martin while cast members, including Waugh Gibson and Lola May, delivered droll performances. The sketch Marse Shelby's Chicken Dinner provided ample comedy and a reconciled father-daughter finale.
Old consumer ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel salivates and irritates the liver, urging readers to switch for quicker relief, no sickness, and a spring in the step for adults and children alike.
A busy Grand Theatre program features Emma Carus and Carl Randall as headliners with singing, dancing, and comedy. The Goose Girl at the Grand, starring Marguerite Clark, captivates large crowds as the new photo-play proves popular. Grand management begins daily coupons offering mileage on streetrailway railroad and steamship travel.
Miss Mattie Glass died here Sunday at 11 o clock after a brief illness. She was a member of a longstanding Georgia family and beloved by townspeople for her Christian character. She is survived by two brothers and one sister, Miss C. B. Glase.
Mrs Mary Hudson age 70 or 71 dies Monday at private hospital. Husband J O Hudson of 131 Tenth street and three children survive along with mother Mrs Lau Hunter and sister Mrs Carry Hunter. RL Hunter 49 dies at private hospital. Wife and son J P Tolleson plus two sisters survive. Mrs Charlotte Wiles 73 dies at home 141 West Baker street. Survived by husband R J Wiles and brother Arthur Neal plus sister Mrs Rebecca Potter. Mrs Fraser 79 dies at private hospital. Body to Patterson's funeral home. four sons and two daughters among survivors. Miss Henrietta Cox dies Monday at Knorvilla Tennessee. telegram to Horace Smith. body to Atlanta for burial. four sisters survive.
Washington January 25 Supreme Court set aside contempt sentences for William L Curtin and George Burdick of The New York Tribune for refusing to divulge sources of information on a grand jury probe of New York customs fraud. The court did not rule on compelled disclosure and held pardons did not negate the right to refuse testimony if the witness could incriminate themselves even when pardons were prepared.
Secretary of Commerce Redfield addressed the Dallas Merchants and Manufacturers Association urging diversification of crops the upbuilding of manufactures and passage of the ship purchase bill as essential to national prosperity. He said private capital would be welcome in shipping if it supports free movement of democracy and commerce at reasonable rates.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan consider sending a commission to Haiti to arrange an election for a government acceptable for U S recognition to take control of the nation’s finances. Two factions claim constitutional authority while a commission head, former Governor Fort of New Jersey, who visited San Domingo, may be asked to go to Haiti.
The Atlanta District Stewards Association will host a dinner this evening at 6:30 at the First Methodist Church on Peachtree Street and Porter Way. Stewards from all city Methodist churches are invited, followed by a business session.
Three girls aged 13 to 15 escaped last night around five from the Georgia Training School on Bakers Ford. Names include Mary Blue, Lillie May Sailor, and Annie May Tartain. Rev Lake Ines of Tuskees told an evangelistic audience about a black boy who missed the gospel, noting his lack of knowledge of Jesus at age twelve. Dean Innes and Dr Proctor plan to visit the Georgian Ter Page hotel at 10:20 AM to speak to waiters.
London reports the first battle between dreadnoughts in the North Sea sparked widespread jubilation in Britain. Admiralty denies German claim that British ships were sunk while noting one British ship and one German cruiser may have been lost. Viknor, an armored merchant vessel, is declared missing with all hands off Ireland amid uncertain cause. Karlsruhe allegedly sunk eleven ships in the past fortnight, per Leipsic dispatches.
Washington state government establishes a 98 dollar weekly minimum wage for telephon operators amid labor standards updates. The move affects wage floor calculations for communication services, with officials noting enforcement timelines and potential broader wage implications.
Burns Club of Atlanta hosts a multicultural Burns night with native-born sons of many nations honoring Robert Burns. Walter McClicath presides, urging unity across wounds of war as the club elects officers and awards portraits, while speakers include Dr Joseph Jacobs and George Pearby. Pacific Steam Navigation extends Strait mail service from Callao to Panama in anticipation of the Panama Canal opening.
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