Navy Eyes Two Battleships And Four Battle Cruisers
Washington reports the House Naval Subcommittee will draft a naval appropriation bill including a half billion dollar five year program for new ships. The Navy favors two battleships and four battle cruisers, with plans and speed considerations for scouts, destroyers, and other support vessels shaping the 1917 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Naval Subcommittee On Appropriations
Padgett
House
Daniels
Navy General Board
Navy Department
Plana
General Board
Sing Sing attacked over industrial prison plan and new site
Newark April 3 Thomas Mott Leborne former warden representing the New York state prison council attacks the Towner bill to keep Sing Sing as an industrial prison and build Wingdaly new prison. The statement cites experts urging Sing Sing be a reception station for convicted prisoners with health exams and treatment, proposing hospitals and dormitories to improve inmate health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Thomas Mottleborne
Sing Sing
New York State
Cauntil
Towner
Wingdaly
Council
National Committee On Prisons and Prison Labor
Ng Sing
Natea
Comeil Ia
Experiments in Resuscitation at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore April Experiments are being made at Johns Hopkins University Hospital to develop a serum for resuscitating persons apparently dead from drowning or asphyxiation The serum aims to stimulate blood and trigger a heart reaction It has shown success in animals but caused high blood pressure and arterial hardening in some cases Researchers seek to prevent these side effects and improve outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Berlin May Propose Daily Meat Allowance Plan
Berlin officials plan to discuss futuristic meat allotment rules with city representatives. A census of livestock across the empire begins next Saturday to inform distribution and price decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Empire
Southern Pacific Attacked at New Orleans Hearing
On reopening day in New Orleans April, local commercial interests accuse Southern Pacific before Special Examiner Watkins of the Interstate Commerce Commission of discrimination. They claim the railroad refuses to absorb switching charges from steamship docks to warehouses along the public belt and side trachea routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Watkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Belt Railroad
Activity Reigns Supreme In Trade and Industry
Bradstreet's report paints broad strength across trade and industry with brisk buying, high wages, and heavy orders. Production lags behind demand due to scarce materials, labor frictions, and transport delays, while retail and wholesale markets push forward despite weather and price pressures. March data show strong banking activity and rising stock values as optimism grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Dun
Newark
Steady Undertone To Cotton Market
New Orleans April 9 cotton markets showed a steady undertone with occasional selling pressure from unfounded international rumors. Week's net change ranged from 8 to 29 points, with months trading 1x to ten points under week’s low and up to 16 to 25 points higher at session close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Berlin
Germany
Texas
Condition of Treasury Weekly Balance Report
Condition of the United States treasury for the week ending April shows a net general fund balance of 129,316,120 dollars. Total receipts amount to 32,149,794 dollars while total payments reach 3,568,214 dollars. The current fiscal year deficit stands at 63,785,455 dollars, compared with 92,107,499 dollars last year, excluding Panama canal and public debt transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
United States Treasury
8th District Schools Prepare for Meeting
Monroe Ga April 9 Special Preparations are under way for the annual Eighth District High School association meeting set for May 4 and 5 in this city The district list includes Covington Hartwell Madison Greensboro Union Point Rutledge Athens Elberton Lavonia Washington Newborn Watkinsville and Monroe At least twelve of the fifteen are expected to be represented with many schools active in preparation for contests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Ga
Eighth District
Covington
Harenton Social Circle
Madison
Greensboro
Union Point
Rutledge
Athens
Elberton
Hartwell
Lavonia
Washington
Newborn
Watkinsville
Monroe
Trading Was Bull in Stock Markets This Week
New York reports describe a week of heavy stock trading and renewed anxiety over foreign relations. The market showed indifference to overall stock trends, with cautious, professional trading in speculative issues and weakness in United States Steel and copper stocks amid low prices and a strong bid for high grade securities. Loans to France and Russia continued, and entente ally exports hit record levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Publc
United States
New York City
France
Russia
Railroads Continue Large Steel Orders In April
New York reports railroads after April contracts for rails to beat higher May prices. Twenty five roads placed bids for 250000 tons of standard and light section rails, totaling 450000 tons in two weeks and 1214000 tons overall. Atlanta Gar Light Company offers 6 percent five year gold bonds under trust deed dated June 1 1897. Trustee will receive sealed bids by 3 pm April Lithday 1916 for sale of bonds sufficient to use 112,828 dollars. bidder evaluation and rejection rights reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlanta Gar Light Company
Ponds
NEW York Trust Company
Newark Security and ‘Trust Company
H W Morse
Large Steel Orders Signal Wartime Ramp Up
Iges bought since March 1. Contracts or 300,000 tons additional are pending, likely to close next week, including 200,000 tons for the Pennsylvania system. Largest orders include 60,000 tons for Santa Fe, 25,000 for Seaboard Air Line, 35,000 for Boston and Maine, Wabash, Minneapolis St Paul and Saulte Ste Marie and Northern Pacific. Export buying totals 72,000 tons to Russia, France, Egypt, Australia and South Africa. Light sections up $5 per ton. United States Steel faces higher rail price pressures as independent mills argue for raises. Highest Bessemer rail price was $172 in 1868. lowest $16 in 1898. Open hearth rails command $2 premium over Bessemer since 1901. Large contracts for round steel, barn, billets and forgings total about 200,000 tons for war munitions. Steel fabricating shops take 22,000 tons, 6,750 for railroads. A 700,000 to 1,000,000 ton rise in U S Steel unfilled orders expected Monday would be notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iges
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sytem
Santa Fe
Seaboard Air Line
Boston and Maine
Wabash
Manineapolis
St Paul and Saulte Ste Marie
Northern Pacific
Russia
France
Egypt
Australia
South Africa
United States Steel Corporation
Bessemer
Preparedness Referendum Ordered by United States Chamber
Washington in April a referendum was ordered to all 700 affiliated organizations by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States on national defense preparedness. A vote is sought on a committee report urging universal military training a larger army and navy and coordinated industrial resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution
Classified ad rates and instructions from The Constitution outline 10c per line for insertion, minimum two lines, six ordinary words per line, no phone orders for discontinuances, and assurances of courteous staff. Ads via phone require prepayment. assistance offered to craft effective wording and word ad to fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lost and Found notice listing a Ford tourine car
A lost and found ad describes a Ford touring car with license 14913 and serials 818602, showing a non skid rear, klaxon horn, gasoline saver, and a seven month run. It seeks owners via Liberal reward and directs returns to Dr Holton at Fourth National Bank building or to Empire Life blog, PO Box 1046, or Ivy 166.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLEN
Medlock
Peachtree Street
Ford Tourine Car Motor Ro
Holton
Fourth National Bank
Atlanta National Bank
Empire Life
Hats and services line for Mrs C H Smith and others
A cluttered ad sheet lists hats for women and children, sewing schools, chiropractic and medical ads, dental services, fascinators, and various professional notices. Mentions 116 Peachtree, 432 N Jackson, and providers in Atlanta Ga with multiple phone numbers. Includes furthers on credit, rentals, and tailor offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostwick-Goodell Ca
Callaway
Peel Bounty National Bank
Atlan Ft
Singer Sewing Company
Bell
Whitehall Street
Madame DE Lyle
Simpson Street
West Peachtree
Mra M. T
Windsor Street
Spring Street
Atlanta
Lawrence Chemical Company
New Era
Carnegie Wey Chiropractic
Sara C. Pearlman
Ivy
Tlanta
Princes Fox
Hurst
Jackson_street
Gallaher
Peachtree Street
Cain St
Help Wanted Commercial Man at Interstate Exchange
Help wanted notice seeking a capable commercial man for stores and offices. Offers opportunity for advancement with valuable assistance available from Interstate Business Exchange at 319 Empire Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Building
HELP WANTED– Trades and shop positions listed
Help wanted notices show openings for barber trainee at Prof Branoing with wage during training, fifty carpenters with tools for concrete form work at Hardaway Contracting Co Whitney NC, first-class all-round shoe repair man at Shoe Beauty Auburn, paperhanger for Kimball Houge, automobile mechanic at Adams Garage Svy St, live-wire automotive salesman at Southern Supply Co 235 Peachtree Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Oo. Branoing
Atants Berber College
East
Mitchell St
Hardaway Contracting Co
Whitney
N_C
Auburn
Kimball Houge
Adams
Adum
Svy St
Southern Supply Company
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
BOOKER T WASHINGTON DEAD AGENTS AD NOTICE
Classified ad listings show notices about Booker T. Washington portraits and agents, publishing company offerings, and multiple Wanted sections for labor, education, and professional positions. Entries include ad for Georgia Art Supply, barber school enrollment, CPA exam guidance, and various postings seeking superintendents, engineers, milkers, and collectors with contact details and payment notes.
HELP WANTED WOMEN AND TEACHERS LISTED IN ADS
A collage of classified help wanted and education ads from Atlanta area papers. Cose women domestic positions office supply solicitors clerical roles and stenographers listed with contact addresses and phone numbers. Also music and dancing instruction and piano sales offers appear with pricing and venues.
SITUATION WANTED AD OFFERS WIDE CHOICE AND RATES
Advertisements show varied requests from job seekers in The Constitution including experienced shoe buyers and stenographers. Entries seek positions in law offices, bookkeepers, salesmen, and traveling wholesale roles with references, while notices describe special rates and box numbers for placement and response procedures.
Multiple 1920s Classified Ads Seek Work in Diverse Trades
A string of situation wanted notices shows a male applicant seeking millinery stenography or general office work, with age 20 and a Mies MB address. Others seek bookkeeper roles, shipping clerk, linotype operator, stationary engineer, and farming work with varying experience, references, and salary expectations, from addresses in New Orleans and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milia
Columbia, & C
Moler Barber College
Forsyth
Care Constitution
City
Austell
Atlanta
Joel Hunter
Georgia
M M & Co
Decatur
Burton
Piedmont Avenue
Harris
Mies MB
Orange Street
J-176
Constitution
Sda
Ivy
Atlana Geo
Whitehall Street
WS Sey
Hleigh-Chess
W. J McKinley
Paul B Hood
New Orleans
Wanted Companion Care for Elderly Couple Ad
Situation wanted female seeks position as companion to an old couple. Available for care and companionship. Address given for contact and advance payment required for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Clearing House for Employment and Help Ads
A historic newspaper classifieds section lists several help wanted and employment services. Ads promote the Clearing House for Employment at 611 Chamber of Commerce Building offering high grade trades, with hours and contact numbers. Other notices seek salespeople, laundress services, domestic help, and general labor referrals from agencies in Atlanta and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Missionary Workers
Auburn Avenue
Ivy
American Employment Agency
Davis
Wauchula
Fla
Money to lend and car for sale in Atlanta ads
Multiple lenders advertise real estate loans in Atlanta with diverse amounts and terms. Appliances and vehicles are offered including a 1915 Ford roadster, Cadillac touring car, and various autos with trade and sale propositions. Credits and services span mortgage notes, loan offices, and auto repair shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C McGehee, Jr
Alston
Third National Bank
Atlanta
Otus & Holliday
Peters
Bettes & CO
Joan Co
Empire
Lyy
Atlante
W B Barnwell
Candler
Ivy
City
Eptat
Empire Ride
Npte
Danson & ‘Gay
Equitable Ivy
A G Smith
Empire Building
Grant
the Merchants & Mechanics’ Brig, and Loan Co
Automobile Starter and Lights Sale List
A-1 condition cars offered for sale including one 5 passenger Chevrolet with starter and lights at 46, Ford roadster, Studebaker electric starter at 450, Long cut down roadster at 250, Overland Touring car with starter at 500, Jon Hudson 32 Touring at 350, 48 Columbia Touring at 350, Cadillac Touring at 450, Hudson 32 Touring on sale, REO 5 passenger at 500, two REOs at 36 and 300, Hupp Roadster at 20, 160 in stock. Garland, bargains. call to inspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Avenue
Igr
Studebaker
Handeler
Cadillac
Ford
Kelly
Jon Hudson
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House Naval Subcommittee
Naval War College
Net
South
Atlanta Warehouse CO
Atlanta, GA
C. H. Smith
Brewster
Albert Howell, Jr
Hugh M Dorsey
Arthur Heyman
Dorsey Brewster Howell
Booker T. Washington
Phillins Publishing Company
Adents
Georgia Art Supply Company
Sheridans Teachers Agency
Cat
Acme Teachers Agency
School Board
Healey
Acm
Nna
Simplex
East Mitchell Street
Winfield P Woolf
Mathematica
Cable Piano Building
Plano
Care
Lonstitution
Fischer
RE. T. Care
Kranich & Bach
K. B
Upsight
Wellington
Alabama
Edgar Butler
Phono Ivy
Lee
Lanes Dancing Academy
Peachtree
Rendarme
Constitution Office
Iocare
Jan Neath
Silary
EG Woodward
Southern
Territory
Decatur Bungalow
Toster-Rolson CO
AL Edgewood Ave
J T Kimbrough
Nat Bank
A. G Smith
Charles B. Ross
Peachtree ST
Prudential Insurance CO
Chas. H. Black
Brown-Foster-Robron CO
Edgewood Avenue
Cliff C. Hatcher Ins
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Investors Savings Company
Mouney
W. B. Smith
Argardu-Zurline CO
A. C. Miller & CO
Chase Whitaker Care General Delivery
Hamilton
West
Conastiulon
Veldman
Marietta
ACC
Binpd Wilcox CO
Ind
Courtland Street
Harwell Place
John M. Smith
Ashurn Avenue
Auburn Avs
Karwisch Wagon Works
Hunter Street
CAL Vrains Automobile
Cone Street
H. LL
Harley Davidson Motor Company
Johnson WY Motor Car CO
Alblrn Ave
Oakland
REGAL
Gilbert & Boykin
Apperson
R. T
Park Ave
P. O. Box
H. L. Dobbs
Peters Bldg
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