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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1924

Page

17

Little Jessie James to Head Atlanta Theater Week

The Atlanta theater will feature the musical comedy Little Jessie James during the coming week with matinees on Wednesday and Thanksgiving day plus Saturday. New York critics hailed it as the season’s smartest musical comedy, presented in L. Lawrence Weber’s production with Paul Whiteman’s band for Harry Archer’s score. Seats are on sale at the Atlanta box office and at M. Ruch & Bros Co. service.

Jessie’ James Atlanta Jessie James New York L. Lawrence Weber Paul Whiteman Harry Archer Gale Avlanta Theater Mr. Foster M. Ruch & Bros. Co

Musical Comedy at The Lyric Theater Opens with Vintage Costumes

Loie Bridge players open at the Lyric Theater with a revival featuring Bebe Daniels and Rudolph Valentino costumes, Major Seale in jazzy set pieces, and falsetto humor. Next week presents Almost Married, selected by Lyric patrons, followed by Jazz de Apache and Lotus Blossom extravaganzas.

Monsieur Eaucaney Bebe Daniels Jazz de l

Primrose Minstrels to Close Loew's Grand Engagement

The Primrose minstrels led by Mrs. George Primrose and vaudeville specialty act Dave Harris will close their Loew's Grand show this week ending the hill of vaudeville. They have headlined the current run, drawing audiences with their two-act lineup.

Primrose Minstrels Loew's Grand George Primrose Dave Harris

Vaudeville shows and films fill Loew's Grand and Keith's Forsyth

Afternoon and evening performances draw large crowds as four shows entertain in town. Tom Mix in The Trouble Shooter and Benny Barton Girlies Girlies Everywhere headline at Loew's Grand and Keith's Forsyth. Harold Lloyd’s Hot Water concludes at the Howard with added features. The Rialto stacks The Border Legion with Antonio Moreno Helene Chadwick and others in the lead roles.

Howard Theater Harold Loyd Metropolitan Warren Kerrigan Captain’ Blood Rialto Antonio Moreno Border Legion Loew's Grand Tom Mix Mix Keith Forsyth Benny Barton Harold Lloyd The Howard Lloyd Greate Rly the Border Legion Rialto Theater Helene Chadwick Rockliffe Fellowes Gibson Gowland Charles Ogle

Washington Jury Probes Third Degree Police Brutality Claims

Washington authorities face a federal grand inquiry into police brutality claims tied to forced confessions. The probe follows a petit jury recommendation after testimony alleging harsh methods by officers, linking to cases of Chinese students and other suspects. Indictments in Rockville accuse officers of beating a prisoner to extract a confession.

Washington Tasti Aedong District of Columbia Air-Preme Court Ziang Sung Wan Edgar R. Perrygo Rockville LeRoy Rogers Les Ball Tittleton S

Atoms Roaring Heard By Magnet Sound Device

In a General Electric research lab, scientists report a device that makes the magnetism of iron audible. A loud speaker conveys the roar of atoms as a magnet approaches iron, proving magnetism is not silent and enabling listeners to hear magnetic effects on materials.

Sciencetady General Electric Company Hera

Greek Attache Shot by Former Officer in Paris

A man entered the Greek legation in Paris and fired five shots at M. Papalexipoulos, the Greek naval attaché, striking him multiple times and sending him to hospital in extremely serious condition. The assailant, Verikakis, a former Greek gendarmerie officer, was arrested and reportedly aligned with the Venizelos party, with motive traced to a personal quarrel.

Paris Associated Press M. Papalexipoulos Verikakis

Southern Railway Ad Promises More Service and Connections

Southern Railway announces enhanced service to Detroit Chicago Cleveland and Louisville at 4 10 pm with through sleeping cars. New service to Tampa St Petersburg and Sarasota Fla Suwanee River Special to Jacksonville Fla 3 50 pm 0 45 am 11 10 pm all through trains. Macon noon non stop in two hours ten minutes plus six other trains to Macon daily. Twenty nine trains from Atlanta daily north south east west. Tickets and sleeping car reservations at offices Broad and Walton streets Terminal Station or Peachtree station. No trouble answering questions.

Detroit Chicago Cleveland Louisville Tampa St. Petersburg Sarasota Fla Suwanee River Jacksonville Macon Atlanta North Mast South Ffice Corner Broad Walton Streets Peachtree Southern Railway System Ady

Death of Lemuel Aspinwall Raises Poison Inquiry

Savannah reports extreme local resentment over claims of foul play in Lemuel Aspinwall death at Claxton Evans County. Autopsy exhumed body and sent viscera to Atlanta. state chemist to review findings. Affidavits from Florida brother allege foul means while relatives deny.

Savannah Claxton Evans County Lemuel Aspinwall E. H. Burroughs Casper Way Fia Wav Aspinwall Florida State Capitel William Agginwall Chatham County Atlanta Everhart

City to Decide Police and Fire Pay Increases at Monday Finance Meeting

Revenue sources to fund raised salaries for all police and fire personnel will be reviewed at a Finance Committee meeting set for 16 o'clock Monday. Mayor Sims favors the increases but may veto if no reliable funding is found as 1925 tax receipts remain unclear.

Police and Fire Departments Walter A. Sims Nance Committee of Council Finance Committee W. B. Duvall Council Mey Trex

Co-Education Urged To Solve Atlanta Transportation Problem

M C Bennett, secretary to Governor Wyche, proposed making all senior high schools co-educational and moving the Henry W Grady building to serve north side students while girls use the Girls High school, to ease transportation. Georgia Railway and Power officials said current conditions prevent adequate transport to the new Girls High School. Bennett argued co-education would save time and reduce trips through downtown, and hinted future territorial school assignment may be needed as Atlanta grows.

Henry W. Grady M. C. Bennett Wy Cy Atkinson The Georgia Railway & Power Company Izh School Bennett Enid Ts’ High School Henry W. Grady School Atlanta Ater

Postal managers hold Southeast conference at Winecoff Hotel

Southeastern managers of the Postal Telegraph company gather at the Winecoff hotel for a two day conference ending with a banquet. John C. Young, Atlanta manager, oversees the meeting to discuss plans for improving service in the southeast.

Southeastern Postal Telegraph Company Winecoff Hotel Atlanta Convention Bureau John C. Young Atlanta The Postal Th Company Southeast

Labor Federation Debates Education Campaign and Child Labor

El Paso reports the American Federation of Labor unanimously backs an intensive nationwide campaign to ratify the child labor amendment. The session covers nonpartisan political activity, union labels, and education drives with 32,000 local unions linked through 49 state federations to push ratification and support for Woodrow Wilson Memorial College at Valdosta.

el Paso Associated Press The American Federation Labér Am Education For Executive Council Sesson Pffey American Labor Movement Nowas Fo Aid College Valdosta Memory Federation of Tabor Woodrow Wilson Memorial College Warren G. Harding United States Samuel Gompers Porto Rico Duncan

Alleged Robbers Freed as Victim Fails to Appear

Waycross Georgia November 21 Special The trial of Ward Cannon and Dewey Crosby was halted when prosecutor J L Thom failed to appear. The defendants were released on bond as the victim Thomas disappeared. authorities plan to auction Offerman property seized for debt. Cannon and Crosby allegedly robbed Thomas of several hundred dollars after agreeing to drive him from Waycross to Offerman.

Waycross J. L.thom Ward Cannon Dewey Crosby Thomas Offerman Vieree Pond Roberson Pierce County Cannon Crosby

Dr. Ewing Named Head of Presbyterian Board

Philadelphia November 21 Dr J R Ewing lecturer on missions at the Princeton Theological Seminary has been elected to head the Presbyterian board according to a statement from the general assembly office here He formerly served as vice chancellor of Punjab University in northwestern India and has received high honors from the Indian government

Philadelphia J. R. Ewing Princeton

Grange Opposes Child Labor Amendment

Atlantic City November 21 The national Grange voted overwhelmingly against the child labor constitutional amendment. The organization pledged its strongest effort to block ratification. The decision came after extended debate and was supported by every state except Washington Oregon and Missouri. The convention will reconvene next year in Sacramento.

Massachusetts Inv Raw James Duncan Federation United States Matthew Woll Duncan Bay State Atlantic City National Grange Today Washington Oregon Missourt Sacramento

Sheriff Judge Attack Jury In Peonage Case

Pensacola Fla November 21 federal court hear plea in abatement by 19 Calhoun and Liberty county men indicted for peonage Judge W B Sheppard said he would take the case under advisement and rule later possibly tonight The indicted men include three turpentine operators and the sheriff and judge of Calhoun county who attacked the integrity of the grand jury that indicted them

Pensacola Fla Calhoun and Liberty County W. B. Sheppard Calhoun

Georgian Slashed by Strange Man in Waycross

J. B. Cobb, worker on the Dan Morgan place near Waycross Georgia, was attacked by an unknown man this afternoon while walking to a pasture. He was cut severely on the shoulder blade, neck, thigh, and wrist, bleeding heavily until doctors arrived. He reports meeting three men and being offered a drink before the assault with no stated motive.

Waycross J. BR. Cobb Dan Morgan Here Cobb

Spalding Hunters Form County Game Protective Association

Peter S. Twitty state game and fish commissioner spent Friday in Griffin aiding formation of the Spalding county game protective association. The group follows the efforts of W. G. Milam, Spalding county game warden, and C. C. Thomas, secretary and manager of the Griffin and Spalding Chambers of Commerce.

Peter S. Twitty Game and Fish Gritfn Spalding County Game Protective Association W. G. Milam Spalding County C. C. Thomas Griffin and Spalding Counts ‘Chamber of ‘Commerce

Birth Announcements list numerous newborns across multiple addresses

Birth notices record many families welcoming children in November with names and street addresses including Shelton, Warner, Shay, Lanthorne, Kirkwood, Green wich, Sorrell, Barnes, and Colina. Several entries note girls and boys alongside dates such as November 7 to November 17 and locations in Fisher Me Pherson and Gordon areas.

M. H. Shelton Crew Street HH. M. Warner South Pryor Street Shay Kennedy Street Yapd Df Ben RV. Lan Th Whits Haldertare Bay Mra A Kirkwood Aceque Lake Avenue Mra J Fasia G. H. Smith Greenwich Bri. A. Sorrell Pine Street

Obituaries Notice Fragment Mixed in City Paper

Several obituaries are listed with death notices and funeral details. Willie May Nelson died at 348 West Sixth Street and arrangements are pending. Geraldine Estes and Miss Susie Born are also noted with family survivors and funeral plans to be announced.

Nelson Willie May Nelson Re Dence West Sixth Street Hunter-Blanchard Co Estes Geraldine Estes O. P. Estes Frances Estes Acob Paradies Joseph Goldberg Greenberg & Bond Co Sims Glennwood Avenue Messrs. Culver W. Roe I.T. Sima Jennie Ladd Pearl Gallaher Harry G. Peele Susie Born J. T. Born J. S. Horn Kate Born Cora Reid Susie Yelock East Decatur GC. L. Middlebrooks Indian Creek Cemetery Turner

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