Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1914

Page

12

Farm Demonstration Work Calls for Local Demonstrations

Griffin Ga R J Redding argues for practical, face to face instruction through Farmers institutes and demonstration farms. He recalls the Hatch act and urges one demonstration farm per county in the southern states to show proven results on actual farms. He stresses that seeing is believing and warns that books alone fail to reach many farmers.

Department of Agriculture Washington United States Treasury Georgia South

Burns Expected to Return Soon

Detective William J. Burns, who left Saturday afternoon from Louisville on the railroad, is believed to be en route but his destination remains a secret. Atlanta officials would not confirm reports of a Cincinnati interview with Dewey Hower, stating only that Burns would return soon, probably tomorrow.

William J. Burns Louisville and Nashvelle Burns Atlanta Cincinnati Dewey Hower Lis

Slade Shot To Death By Officer Matthews

Vordele Ga April 12 News reaches here that Thomas Slade Jr formerly Crisp County deputy sheriff and linked to a prominent local family was shot and killed by Policeman Matthews at Oakfield a small town sixteen miles south of this city in Worth County today at 4 o'clock Survived by a mother and two brothers.

Vordele Thomas Slade, Jr Crisp County Matthews Oakfield Cty Worth County Slade

City Board to Probe Complaint of Electrical Contractor Carter

The city board of electrical central will meet today to probe a complaint by electrical contractor R. G. Carter against City Electrician R. C. Turner. Carter says the board should approve his work despite a city license, while Turner insists Carter must take another examination to ensure public safety. Carter alleges union activity sparked Turner opposition. Turner cites changes in the electrical code and absence abroad as reasons for a new exam.

City Board of Electrical Centrol R. G. Carter City Electrician R. C. Turner Carter Frank Reynolds Turner Atlanta Electricians’ Union

Quarreled Lover Leads Woman to Suicide in Jacksonville

Mary E. Kirby, a young woman from Jacksonville’s Highway district, died after a quarrel with her sweetheart. She consumed carbolic acid early this morning and was found dead by her parents.

Jacksonville Fla Sliss Mary E. Kirby

Accident on Central of Georgia Train Near Cedartown

A serious accident struck the engine pulling the Central of Georgia passenger train from Griffin to Cedartown two miles below Carrollton on Friday night. The main rod broke tearing up track and ties, nearly overturning the engine. The negro fireman jumped and was uninjured. Engineer C. Rose stayed at his post and applied the emergency brakes, escaping injury. The train arrived in Cedartown around midnight.

Central Cedartown Central of Georgia Griffin Carrolltewn Engneer C. ¥. Rose

Dining car service expands on Western & Atlantic trains

The Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway announces that starting April 14 dining car service will be inaugurated on Western & Atlantic Railroad trains Nos 92 93 1 and 2. This extends dining car service to all through day trains of the Western & Atlantic. E Harman General Passenger Agent.

Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Western & Atlantic Railroad E. Harman

Crop Prospects Boost Trade Sentiment in Early Spring

Excellent crop prospects buoy sentiment amid mixed trade signals across centers. Buyers favor small, frequent purchases. mail order activity thrives under parcel post. Steel and machinery show limited improvement, while pig iron, copper, and leather markets remain largely subdued.

Bradstreet Bna Chicago Naugatuck Valle Bre New England Apa Idia Dun

Burwell Views Political Scene in City Visit

Hon William H Burwell of Hancock County arrived in the city to observe the situation and hold informal talks with friends. He may enter the gubernatorial race after surveying the field and awaiting a formal decision next week, noting he would avoid mudslinging if rivals Randolph Anderson and Judge Thomas join. He stressed a high‑minded campaign and strong personal regard for all involved.

William H. Burwell Hancock County Reid Mc Burwell Burwell House of Representatives Gard Randolph Anderson W. KE. ‘Thomas

Dixie Limited Discontinued Trains Between Atlanta and Chicago

Dixie Limited trains Nos. 98 and 99 between Atlanta and Chicago will be discontinued. The last southbound train arrives in Atlanta on April 12 and the last northbound on April 13.

Dixie Limited Atlanta Chicago E. Harman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Col R. J. Redding Ditor of Farms and Farmers Department Griffin, Ga RJ. Redding Leo Frank Officer Matthews Cortlandt St N.Y Milledgeville R. R Covington Mledgeville Or Sugrens J. P. Billups, G. A Atlanta, Ga B. Matthews Ith Nati Bank Tlanta City Tion York City Confli United States New Vk New York Inc Dee Philadelphia Boston St Louis Pittsburg San Francisco Baltimore New Orleans Angeles Omaha Miwaukee Louisville Seattle Buffalo Portland Savannah Toledo Des Moines Rochester Hartford Peoria Quskland al Shoux City Fin Birmingham Wiehlta New Haven Grand Rapids Syracuse Ag Scranton San Tacoma Shattancaga Dayton Little Rock Wheeling Augusta Sacramento Charleston Lincoln Trenton Akron Oklahoma Wimington Dei Opeka Cedar Rapids Lancaster Youngstown Wilkesbarra Davenport Fey Qanton Mobile Wayne Rane Tulsa Springfield Bedford Etumbia Terle Backford York Stockton Ae Fargo Austin Harrisburg Houston Galveston W. H. Burwell Oco the American Audit Company Broadway New York City F. W. Laprentz Theg Cochel JH. V. Frew Seey Lafrentz Trean 'Fe Aefarms Waldorf-Astoria Allanta Nat Bank Dischange Hanting Marquette ASN Tonene Balisvue- Tora Orleans Maison Blanche Alonzo Richardsong CO Certified Public Accountants Empire Building Amerizann Bana Buo Pensacola,fla Spomdang Soted Oglethorpe Park Edwin P. Ansley Fairyland Harry L. Schlesinger
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication