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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1916

Page

2

Prominent Atlanta businessman touts Tansac cure

A well known Atlanta manufacturer at 152 Walker Street extols Tansac Medicine after relief from months of rheumatic pain. He credits three bottles with restoring sleep and appetite, weight gain, and overall well being, praising the product to friends and associates.

Trouton Walker Street Tamlac Grouton L B_ Elder Atlanta Taniac Chan Evry Hk Jarlie Lan Reais Ani Raine Tarlee Jc Fady Ex Pharmacy Co

Shriners Ready for Festivities Pageant at Atlanta Auditorium

Shriner events planned for Friday night include a pageant at the Auditorium with tens of Mason members and their ladies. Imperial council aims to fund travel and representation, while a large orchestra will accompany a post pageant dance. Admission is $1.50 per couple plus 50 cents per additional lady.

Putman Stevens Yaarab Temple Imperial Council Atlanta Georgia Shriners Mason

Pageant to feature Shriners royale pageantry with dance

Oriental decorations will grace the large turbine area for a grand pageant and dance. Shriners in royal attire will stage the event, promising a dazzling display. Tickets available at Brown & Allen, Pitta cigar stores, Sheppards Tiger Store, Cones Whitehall and Peachtree, Williams & McClain, Elkin Dry Company, and George Fo Armard’s office.

Brown & Allens Pitta Cigar Five Points Candler Sheppards Tiger Edgewood Avenue Pryor Street

Fulton Lodge Members Honor Guests At Banquet

Fulton Lodge held a banquet hosted by R L Ginsberg at the Masonic Temple. About fifty attendees witnessed the conferring of Master Mason degrees on candidates R L Ginsberg, Michael Silman, Tom Norris, Morris Tessier, Jack Saul, and Paul Wallan with speeches by several members.

Fulton Lode R L. Ginsbert Piedmont Lodge Amer R L Gingberg Michael Silman Tom Norris Morris Tessier Jack Saul Paul Wallan

New U S Dreadnaught Pennsylvania Finishing Touches

Newport News March 2 After government acceptance trials the superdreadnought Pennsylvania returned to the yard for final detailing before delivery to the Norfolk navy yard. Officials said all contract requirements were met and speed exceeded on standard and twelve hour runs. Oil burners and turbine engines performed excellently as the ship endured a 30 knot gale beating Roost Rockland Maine in endurance tests.

Newport News Pennsylvania Mavy Department Norfolk Navy Yard Mas Iargo Penn

House Votes for Twenty Cent Mileage Reform

Washington March report on the house annual vote amid crowded gallery. Lawmakers debated the twenty cent mileage allowance with Representative Cox of Indiana leading. The motion to reduce mileage from twenty to five was defeated two to forty six amid graft accusations and defense of the allowance.

Washington House Hissane Inile Cox Indiana de Guert

French Verdun losses not high say official figures

Paris March 2 The exact figures of French losses at Verdun were given to the committee of military affairs by Colonel Boucabelile chief secretary to General Gallien minister of war. It is stated they were not high. The Petit Parisien says German losses to date in Verdun range from 42,000 to 130,000 and constitute about one third of the German effectives actively employed.

Paria Verdun Committee of Military Affairs Chamber of Deputies Boucabelile Galllen Petit Parisien

Rabies and Two Daughters of Five? Biograph Drama Mix

A brief note on a cinema page describing the life’s pitfalls, random drama and a trio of topics. It mentions a comedy presented alongside a rabies subject and a Biograph drama titled Two Daughters.

Bapert Biograph GEM Theater Marietta Edna Wainon Douglas Gerrard Vira Green Diatahe Uncle Sam At Work

Tax on Jitneys Sought by City After Supreme Court Decision

The city moves to collect a special tax on jitney operators after the state supreme court scene upheld the city’s authority. Inspectors target operators, seize court records, and list license fees from 5 to 10 dollars plus a 5400 bond to cover public safety. Jitney representatives plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.

State Supreme Court Woodhall Fitney Pumercan Supreme Court of the United States JL. Mayson Superior Court

Brandeis Seen as Victim of Powerful Interests in Senate Hearing

Washington March 2 Brandeis described as a public spirit by supporters in the senate investigation into his Supreme Court nomination. Testimony claimed he attacked financial interests including gan companies and insurance firms, earning enmity from powerful opponents. Witnesses noted petitions from Harvard students urging favorable action.

Washington Louis Brandeis Senate Hightness Supreme Court Brandus Biah Hwth Biah Hwth As To Ability and Character Lrancig Peabody Wilton Massy Brandeis Senator Walsh Hear Ug Harvard Cowell Lavard Gan Joseph Walker Massachusets Assembly New Haven Lamity Supreme Court of the Oregon Law Faure League of Boatan Brandels Massachusetts Ase Prench United States Boston Melvin Adama Brench Branden Arams Edward A Whittier American Fur Trade Srandels Edward FT Wei-tennan James Lennos Mrandeis Lennox

Colonel Roosevelt Backs Off From Presidential Nomination

New York March 6 Theodore Roosevelt declines to have his name used as a candidate for the presidential nomination. His secretary WeGrath directed withdrawal of Roosevelts name from Illinois primary ballots after state officials indicated he was named in candidate petitions. This marks the fourth state Nebraska Minnesota and Michigan to refuse his name. Roosevelt is traveling in the West Indies.

New York Theodore Ilinois Roosevelt Sebraska Minnesota Michigan West Indies

Borglum to Speak in Decatur Tonight at Courthouse

Charles J Metz announces a cordial invitation from the Decatur Chamber of Commerce for members to attend a Borglum evening at the Decatur courthouse at 8 oclock. Gutzon Borglum, famed American sculptor, will discuss his planned monumental carving on Stone Mountain.

Charles J Metz Kriegshaber Chamber of Commerce Borglum Decatur Board of Trade Decatur Gutzon Borglum Stone Mountain

Civilians Evacuate Verdun Amid Intense Shelling

Paris reports Couten president of the Ver dun Chamber of Commerce arrived in Paris and said civilians had to evacuate Verdun on Friday due to heavy shelling. He noted evacuation proceeded with some danger but few civilian casualties, as people carried essential bags and trusted a swift return.

Paris M_ Couten Chamber of Commerce of Verdun Ely Om Couten Ciso

Shonts Bonus Paid by New York City Under Scrutiny

An inquiry into possible improper subway contract charges launches at Mayor Michel's urging. The Thompson committee aims to investigate a $125000 bonus paid to Interborough president Theodore Shonts, with officials including Alfred Craven and Judge Coleman testifying on authorization, details, and potential city liability.

York Michel Loun Uel Lamar Hardy Thompson Legislative Uv Mr Hardy Blank Thompson Ted Interborough Rapid Transit Company Theodors P Shents Alfred Sraven Public Service Commission Interborough Literborough Craven India C Raven Ahs Janey Bhonts R R Rages Lok FJ Gaynor George Ee Ileman Coleman Ols Wr Rogem

Petitioning Crisp on the Watson Matter in Quitman County

A large group of citizens from Quitman County sign a petition to Congressman Crisp requesting an investigation into alleged persecution of Tom Watson. They urge action if evidence shows malevolence or hatred and note Watson’s possible withdrawal from Georgia affairs. Led by WH G or, the group seeks Crisp to address the issue ahead of the upcoming election.

Tratcher Charles Ro Criep Tom Watson Watson Ogners Criep Quitman Watsoitrel Georgia Crisp Bill

Differences settled by G. O. P. in Tennessee

Nashville March 7 factions of the Tennessee Republican party announce a reconciliation after stormy sessions. J W Taylor is named national committeeman succeeding Newell Sanders, and John Gore to replace Beasley as state party chair. Both sides claim victory while praising harmony and sacrifice for party unity.

Nashvile Tenn United States Newell Sanders Congresamin 5 National Republican Tennessee 7 Beasley Republian Caventive Trail 45 Tennessee Republican Pe J Wit Taylor John J Sore Rainshero Harmony Sells Jose Im Sanders J Wl Taylor National Committee Gore

Sweden Determined On Peace With Honor

Stockholn March 2 Sweden is as determined as eighteen months ago to avoid interference while preserving national honor and dignity said Eric Troll, former Swedish foreign minister. The only reason to end neutrality would be violation of sovereign rights by belligerents. The government and people favor peace but not at the cost of essential rights.

Stockvnlin London Sweden Eric Trolls Germany

Ultimatum to Portugal Repeated Amid War Rumors

London dispatches reiterate Germany has issued an ultimatum to Portugal over the seizure of a German merchantman in Portuguese ports. Reports say Germany may declare war as Portugal seeks satisfaction. Portuguese citizens in Germany are warned of possible danger while Lisbon ministers and leaders debate the government’s course and a national government rumor swirls as a rupture nears.

London Lisbon Amsterdam Tolay Germany Hay Portugal Asd Tisbon

Storm reports in far west were overstated

A San Diego letter from Vealliam Hobart of Kaike Martle srop says seventeen lives were lost in the storm and that damage to the exposition grounds is minor and repaired. It urges residents to discard exaggerated circulating notices and warn against spreading misinformation about the west’s storms.

Far West Informa Fone Vealliam T. Hobart Kaike Martle Srop San Dg San Diego I Js San Iteco Messasde Clites

Reverend Charles Teague Delivers Addresses at Union

Reverend Charles A Teague longtime leader of the Georgia Baraca and Philathea union will speak at the morning lecture and share talks at Sunday school and the evening service. A cordial invitation is extended to all especially Baracas.

Charles A Teague

The Business Girl Needs a Fountain Pen

Unc sl can carry in her bag invents a self filling and non leaking pen available at John L Moore & Sons Opticians 42 North Broad Street. Try them to suit every purpose.

Unc Sl John L Moore & Sons Opticians North Broad St

Banquet Celebrates 43rd Anniversary of Atlanta Turn Verein

The Atlanta Turn Verein held a banquet at a South Pryor street bar to mark the society’s 43rd founding anniversary. Newman was toastmaster, with addresses by Clifford Walker state attorney general Colonel Radense ben, Robert Blackburn, Judge George T Johnson, and others. The hall bore US and German flags and bright lights, followed by dancing at 10 o'clock to Wedemeyer’s band.

Atlanta United States Germany I Wedemeyers Band

Stolen Ford Machine From Forsyth Theater Reported

A Ford machine owned by J B Long was stolen last night near the Forsyth theater around 10 o clock. The 1914 roadster with regulation tires has a small crack on top and carries a scenic tag 21ai-1915. Mr Long offers a reward for information, contact via phone vy 7431.

J B Long Johnson Avenue Forsyth Theater

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