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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1924
Page
4
The Atlanta Theater ends its run of the dramatic sensation Rain today with matinee and evening shows. It highlights a high quality company and urges patrons to catch the final performances while seats remain. The listings also advertise attractions at neighboring venues including Lyric, Loew’s Grand, Keith's Forsyth, and Palace theaters with variety programs and stars such as Florence Vidor and Antonio Moreno.
At the Lyric Theater Atlanta bids farewell to the Lyric Players after two final performances of New Toys a seasoned comedy about young married life. The troupe plans to disband with members moving into new fields for new triumphs. Bragzdon and Morrissey headline a vaudeville night at Keith's Forsyth with Tune Up among five food acts and a strong program.
Virginia Rucker and her beau lead a lively song and dance revue at Loew's Rand Theater for today’s four final performances. George Morton the eccentric comedian also appears, with Blanche Sweet and Conrad Nagel starring in the feature picture.
The final showings of Wages of Virtue starring Gloria Swanson will be at the Upward this afternoon and evening. The adventure romance tale features Ben Lyon and other well known players in a splendid cast with additional novelties promised for a wonderful program.
The Rialto theater confirms the last showings of the Paramount picture The Story With Me a Name featuring Al Ayres and Antonio Moreno. The film, an Arthur Stringer story adapted to the screen by Victor Ervin from a Photoplay prize-title serial, screens this afternoon and this evening.
Illness of Louie D Newton editor of The City Builder postpones a luncheon planned to promote collaboration between The City Builder and other local industrial publications. The meeting was rescheduled to a later date to discuss clerical operations and joint publishing efforts.
A telegram shows Little Miss Georgia has arrived in Savannah from New York aboard the steamer Montgomery. She plans to reach Atlanta by Sunday to brighten Christmas for youngsters, with full details and her identity to be revealed in The Sunday Constitution.
In Burlington Vermont on November 14, William McCreary and Gordon Wells were found guilty of petty larceny for stealing vestments from St Mary’s Cathedral, tied to a larger grand larceny case. MOYERS, a Klan organizer, pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing. The jury deliberated over 24 hours after yesterday’s hearings.
C. J. McCullar was elected president of the Georgia society at a Lallexh hotel meeting in Washington. The organization serves Georgians in the District of Columbia and outlines officers including Vice Presidents Dr I G B Bull and Miss Sybil Almand, and Secretary George Ht Martin. A Raleigh meeting is slated for November 25 to plan the first social event.
Paris November 14. Le Mutin reports the Spanish consulate general in Paris was entered and all seals and stamps on passports and official documents stolen. Authorities found rifles and pistols with various calibers at the residence of Rodrigez Jouano, linked to two Spaniards arrested for buying munitions. Anarchist pamphlets and letters indicate at least three more munition stores.
Washington reports data on the comparative cost of sugar beet growing in the United States and Cuba will be submitted to the tariff commission. Chairman Marvin told the president the commission plans to deliver the view class information tied to Coolidge’s study of duties.
Turin November 14 A duel at Vercelli saw fascist deputy Belloni clash with liberal deputy Roi after alleged insults. The fight ended unresolved with no reconciliation. In Rome, Balbo, chief of the fascist militia, submitted a duel case to Florence court of honor after Garibaldi opposed a meeting with Mussolini and accepted Kalho for a duel, amid protests from the Free Italy committee.
Macon dated November 14 reports a large Mercer alumni gathering on campus backing a drive to raise 150000 dollars for a gymnasium memorial to Mercer’s head of the three past wars. Ex Governor Hardwick Senator George San Acaneta and John J Westmoreland spoke, with university officials detailing progress of the fundraising effort.
Paria reports France faces pressure from Soviet authorities to surrender a weary fleet sheltering in the port of Hizerte Tunis after General Wrangel’s forces. The fleet includes two aged ships, seven destroyers, three torpedo boats, one auxiliary cruiser and four submarines. Moscow fears regional impact if handed over while French experts note the battleships and subs hold real fighting value. Families and a Russian colony social structure have formed aboard these ships.
Paris reports that the Ajaccio birthplace house of Napoleon Bonaparte is ceded to the French government. In return the giver receives the Roman sword of honor and a clock once owned by Napoleon. The items, formerly part of Eugenie’s estate, are now settled and placed in the decorative arts museum.
Boston in November reports a robber threatening Miss Mary Graviland, an elevator operator, with a revolver and demand for money. She screamed for help via telephone as he fled.
Berlin reports Premier Dr Held denies Bavarian monarchist conspiracy claims, stating no active restoration plans by monarchical circles or Prince Ruprecht. He cites constitutional limits and predicts fewer far right and communist votes in Bavaria, while blaming the Weimar charter for centralization.
Den F. Salinger Jr was found guilty while H Burlingame and Fred Sawyer were acquitted in a federal court today on charges of using the mails to defraud. All three were officials of the defunct Midland Packing Company of Sioux City Iowa. The case related to promotions tied to the company.
The report from Brighton Colorado dated November 14 notes William Ieebner ran for commissioner, believed he would win by a comfortable margin, but admitted to friends that he voted for his opponent Frank Kemp. Official tallies then showed Ieebner lost by a single vote.
Young Maroto of New Orleans edged Battling Siki in a 12 round decision at Madison Square Garden New York on Friday night. Siki showed strength in late rounds but Marullo forced the action with close in fighting and sustained aggression, drawing boos as the verdict favored the southerner.
Mount Berry Ga November 14 Special New records in athletic contests were set at the annual field day and inter dorms meet held here at the Berry games The Berry B was awarded to Lester Dowdy for a cross country and half mile record Tom Jackson for breaking or country record Kankakee Anderson for a javelin record Willis Ragen for a discus record and William Yenni as cheerleader standings show Emory Lemley and Crozer dormitories led with points Lawrence cup won by Munery and cross country cup by Lemier Berry policy limits outside rein to track and basketball with emphasis on intramural contests and gym training
Uvalla November 6 Spe ial M Truitt turpentine operator at Alston died early this morn ing after a tick of ptim aine poisoning. He is survived by his wife and three minor sons. Funeral services will be held from the Philadelphia church in Jeff Davis county at 3 o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
Oglethorpe Petrels arrive in St Louis for a Saturday intersectional clash with the University of St Louis. Captain Maurer and the team report good condition after a Memphis layover. Coach Harry Robertson’s illness required medical attention, but he hopes to direct the attack. Feink Anderson would assume coaching duties if needed.
London reports forty passengers aboard an unnamed steamer in Kotka Harbor are missing after an explosion that nearly destroyed lines. News reached Helsingfors via a dispatch to the Contra Arlington. A funeral service for Lynn A. Davis of Dickey was held at 41 o'clock this morning with Rev. Frank Gillian officiating. he is survived by his widow formerly Miss Madge Bard and a small son.
Princeton aims to topple Yale in Palmer Stadium after hammering Harvard. The big eastern gridiron day features Dartmouth Cornell at the Holy Grounds and Pennsylvania vs Penn State in Philadelphia, with nearly 200000 expected spectators and 58000 capacity at Palmer.
Lincoln Neb November 19 Governor Charles Bryan said the recent gas price rise was caused by the national party. He announced that the state owned station would keep selling gas at 13 cents a gallon and argued private firms faced no future government interference. He warned of continued careful gas supply until January 1 as demand grows.
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