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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1924

Page

3

Musical offerings at Atlanta theaters amid Jessie James craze

A sprawling schedule lists Allen shows at several venues in Atlanta. Little Jessie James closes after two sensational performances with Whiteman’s band and a strong chorus. Almost Married Dirable matinee and final show set. Loew's Grand features Julie Rooney and Buster Keaton in new photoplay The Navigator. Seventh Heaven heads to town for a week with matinees midweek and weekend, following John Golden's acclaimed Broadway run.

Jessie James Atlanta Sta Paul Whiteman Hand Jessie Loew’s Loew's Grand Theater Julie Rooney Walter Clinton Lights Club Orchestra Buster Keaton Casper Morrissey Unc Cae New York John Golden Seventh Heaven

Forsyth Patrons Learn Mind Power Demonstration at Theater

Thanksgiving night audience in Forsyth watched a baffling mind concentration act by a Japanese performer named Tameo Kajiyama. He wrote names on a board and solved arithmetic problems with rapid backward and forward displays while the show featured Moonbeam, a blonde vocalist, and dancing by Herbert and Nixon Sands.

Keith Forsyth Theater Atlanta Nippon Taméto Kajiyama Tameo Moonbeam Calla Herbert Nixon & Sands John UW. Hewlett

Thirteen Unlucky for Bennefield Roll Disappears

Thirteen dollars vanished from F. H. Bennefield after boarding a College Park streetcar at Alabama and Strand. He suspects a nervous jumper who jostled him before the stop. Police report thefts also from HW Griffin, H. Schriffens, and CG Barrow, involving an overcoat, muffler, hat, and a suitcase full of clothes.

F. HB. Bennefield Arlington Street College Park Alabama Strand Streets Bennefield HW. Griffin Griffin HH. Schriffens North Avenna CG. H. Barrow Hampton Hotel

Tuskee Hampton Endowment Gift From Unknown New York Banker

A New York banker donated 250000 to the 100000 endowment for Hampton and Tuskeegee institutes, with the donor's name kept confidential. Jarence H. Kelsey, chairman of the Title Guarantee & Trust Co committee, announced the gift.

New York Hampton and Tukegee Institutes Jarence H. Kelsey Title Guarantee & Trust Ca

Dr Faust Preaches Thanksgiving Sermon in Palmetto

Rev W I Faust pastor of Gordon Street Baptist Atlanta preached the Ramah Rane ist church Thanksgiving sermon near Palmetto Georgia on Thursday at noon. Special music highlighted the event and dinner was served on the grounds.

Palmetto W. I. Faust Gorden Street Baptist Church Atlanta Here Rousic

Negro youths in altercation end with shooting

Two white boys, Harry Gray aged 16 and Buster Lane aged 12, were confronted by two passing Black youths after a racial remark. Gray was shot by one of the Black youths during the argument and taken to Grady hospital. Police Chewning Duncan and Captain Holcomb investigated.

Harry Gray Bass Street Buster Lane Gray Chewning Duncan Holcomb Young Gray Grady Hospital

No Progress in Sheatsley Murder Case

Colimabus Ohio November 27 The investigation into the cremated body of Mrs Addie Sheatsley at the parsonage of Christ Evangelical Lutheran church shows no new leads. County Prosecutor John R King and his team pause after days of effort awaiting scientific reports to guide possible further action. Crowds gathered outside the parsonage as Rev C V Shearsley and his four children returned from Paris Ohio where services were held for Mrs Sheatsley. The university football squad stood guard at the premises. the minister remains isolated with his family.

Colimabus Ohio Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Bexley Addie Sheatsley John R. King C. V. Shearsley Tae University

Bodies Coming Crying Prisoner in Police Cell

A disoriented man in police custody shouted that “The Bodies Are Coming” while trembling about being lined up and shot. A letter found for IT H Rainford of 520 Washington Street was present, but authorities doubt the prisoner’s identity. He claimed to be from France and feared the Germans, suspected to be a past war victim.

H. Rainford Washington Street Rainford Atlanta Fim France

Servant Insane Who Killed One and Injured Two

Plainfield New Jersey November 27 A servant Maury Kuremak attacked the Pavey family with an ax waking to find George H Davey dead and his wife critically wounded The daughter Winnifrend 14 tried to flee as she was slashed The assailant who had long served in the home said The Lord told me to do it The suspect is reported to be from Poland and aged about 30s She had attended church regularly and showed no prior signs of insanity.

Plainfield Whysiciang Maury Kuremak George H. Davey Winnifrend Oland DL

Austrian Regent's Son Sentenced for Duel

Budapest November 27 Stephen Horthy son of Admiral Horthy the regent and a Polytechnic student was sentenced by the criminal court to four days imprisonment for duelling. His adversary received a two day sentence. The duel stemmed from an argument.

Budapest Stephen Horthy Admiral Horthy Yungar Polytechnic Criminal Court Young Horthy

Rev W J Short 90 Dies in Marion County Soldier Under Wheeler

Funeral services were held here Wednesday for Rev W J Short a prominent Marion County citizen. He was a Methodist Conference member who served with Wheeler's cavalry in the Civil War and represented Marion in the Georgia legislature. He is survived by his widow and six sons W B Short J B Short IL 8 Short Stewart Short Lovett Short and Kland Short of Shellman.

Uena Vista W. J. Short Marion County Short Methodist Conference Wheeler Georgia W. B. Short J.B. Short Buena Vista Stewart Short Lovett Short Kland Short Lof Shellman

Athens Voters face bond issues and alderman race

Athens Ga November 27 voters will decide on three bond issues totaling 115000 to improve waterworks, playgrounds, high school drill field and athletic field and fire department truck. Five aldermen are chosen H Seagraves RB Yarborough A Davison Kent Hill J H Rucker G Crymes Bolling Du Bose A M Center and AL Howland. Clarke County hospital bond previously sold for 250000 with premium of 14000.

Athens H. 2. Seagraves RB. T. Yarborough A. HE. Davison Kent Hill J. H. Rucker G. F. Crymes Bolling DuBose A. M. Center AL Howland

Cross-Word Puzzle Worker Form Published for Contest

A blank crossword grid of 250 spaces is published for contestants in The Constitution's large construction contest. Readers may use any blank of a size they prefer, this one being average for convenience.

American Business Club Luncheon at 1 Today

The regular weekly luncheon of the American Business club will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Paarnek Cafe. Entertainment features include piano solos by Mrs. Griffith and songs by W. C. Cann.

American Business Club Paarnek Cafa Neaeram Oll He Fith Mrs. Griffith W. C. Cann

Agnes Scott Girls to Present Plays Night at Eight Fifteen

Agnes Scott College students will present three plays tonight at 8 15 directed by Frances K Gooch head of English. The Romancers Joint Owners in Spain and The Blackfriars feature a program intended as an engaging college theater showcase hosted in the college chapel.

Agnes Scott Girls Chaplighbors Spain Frances K. Gooch Agnes Scott College I. N. Reelin Jey Agnes Mvott College William BR. Grif

Atlanta Crossword Puzzle Contest Invites Submissions

Readers urged to craft cross word puzzles for The Constitution contest with a December 14 deadline. A winner receives a season pass to the Troward Theater, valid from January 16, and all printable entries may appear in The Constitution.

Troward Theater Atlanta

Puzzle submissions invite easier crosswords for The Constitution

The page explains puzzle construction tips, urging accuracy, compact wording, and minimal abbreviations. It instructs readers to mail puzzles to The Cross-Word Puzzle Editor in Atlanta and notes a published 256 space blank for custom puzzle sizing with user designed blocks.

New Orleans Odd-Lot Exchange Closes Office

New Orleans November 20. The New Orleans Odd-Lot Exchange, organized last September to deal in estates in lots of less than 100 bales, closed its offices today. It was said the exchange will not reopen under its present organization.

New Orleans Ite

King s New Discovery Promises Night Cough Relief

Readers are invited to try King s New Discovery to stop nighttime coughing quickly. The remedy soothes throat irritation and loosens phlegm, aiding sleep after a single dose or few uses. Available at drug stores. ask for King s New Discovery Coughs.

King's Exc

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