Sunday, 23rd November 1913: Burlesque Probe Started By Chief And By Recorder, The Atlanta Constitution
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The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 23rd November 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Order Goes Forth That Costumes Must Not Be TooAbbreviated and No GirlsUnder 16 Employed.SHOWS AREVERY TAMEWHEN BEAVERS APPEARSChief MakesRound of theHouses Saturday Nightand Finds Chorus GirlsDemurely Clad.Alleged burlesque naughtiness isbeing probed in Atlanta. Chief Beavers, one of his trusty men and Recorder NashBroyles have shouldered muskets in the war against rumored conditions in low-pricedVaudeville and burlesque theaters in the city. The first skirmish in the battleto end theatrical vulgarity and the appearances of young girls on local stageshas already been fought. The big battle will probably be fought this week inpolice court.Plans