Constitution advertising and distribution details
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Atlanta
Ik Hull
Constitution Building
Washington
8S Street
John Corrigan
New York City
Hot
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Times Building
Twenty-ninth Street
Georgia Should Enact Statewide Compulsory Education Now
The Augusta Chronicle argues against county option for compulsory education and urges a statewide program with universal local taxation. It notes Georgia’s existing education funding and illiteracy costs, urging rapid adoption of a uniform system funded by local taxes to ensure all counties participate and eliminate illiteracy.
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Georgia
Augusta Chronicle
Grand Jury
Chronicle
Cheorgia
the Chronicle
Alabama
Commonwealth
Advance in Ocean Rates On Wheat and Cotton
Washington reports ocean freight rates for wheat have surged about 900 percent since early 1914 from 4.1 cents per bushel to 40.6 cents to Liverpool. Cotton rates rose similarly with costs around 11.26 dollars per bale from New York to Liverpool, versus 3 cents per pound from New Orleans. Flour and provisions prices climbed by roughly 500 and 400 percent, respectively, over the period.
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Washington
New York
Liverpool
New Orleans
Ocean transport strains reveal war needs and neglect
The piece argues that the war effort drives ocean transport demand while the United States lacks vessels and authority to control sea shipments. It cites crowded ports and embargoes as evidence of national neglect and questions Congress’s remedy and readiness compared with other nations that own ships or gov’tly run lines.
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United States
Congress
Gasoline price debate flags supply limits and fixes
The Springfield Republican comments on Secretary Lane's report noting higher gasoline prices amid claims of limited crude supply. It argues only reduced consumption or new refining methods will curb prices, and predicts trial by market players like United Motor Fuel Corp to prove cheaper production. It laments lawmakers' inaction and hopes corporate ingenuity may ease extortionist pricing.
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Springfield Republican
Lane
United States Senate
New York
United Motor Fuel Corporation
Aima
Congress
Relef
Startling Casualty List From Safety Museum Figures
The American Museum of Safety cites alarming U S injury and death totals in peaceful industries. About 25 000 workers are killed annually and 1 590 900 are crippled or injured, figures meant to spur stronger safety measures and preventable losses. The piece critiques safety laxness and urges real, not just named, “Safety First” discipline. It also comments on military and diplomatic matters, noting Secretary Baker’s performance amid global tensions.
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American Museum of Safety
United States
President Williams
Dreamy Spring Verse Mix Folio Demonstrates Typo Laughs
A collage of poetic snippets and humorous typographical notes spans Dreams of Spring and life’s praise. It blends verses about spring’s crown, angels, and life’s gifts with satirical lines on Roosevelt era misprints and editorial slips.
Silent actors' salaries and rope metaphors in ABE MARTIN
In a wry line the narrator notes that you cannot see silent film stars’ salaries and that given enough rope anyone will hang you. The quote roams through rural wit and social jab, reflecting on appearances and true pay in a frontier world.
Mayor Not At Office All Day Wednesday
The disappearance of Mayor Woodward from his office most of the day Wednesday caused comment among visitors to city hall and council members at committee meetings. His secretary Gordon Hurtel said he would not be back, then added he was on a good roads trip to Dallas Georgia with other city officials.
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Woodward
Gordon Hurtel
Dallas
Tech School Board Eyes Near Finished Power Plant
The Georgia School of Technology trustees praised progress on the new power plant under construction on campus after a tour during the quarterly meeting. They expect completion within about a month. total plant value near 125000, with fixtures and machinery largely in place. The project is among the South’s most up to date power plants.
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Georgia School of Technology
South
Heart Songs Meets Public Demand Across Nation
The popular work Heart Songs, distributed via a newspaper syndicate, has met strong public demand nationwide. Several hundred thousand copies circulated with editions likely to reach millions. the daily Constitution coupon will run only a few days longer as supply nears exhaustion.
Improvements Asked by South Side Club
Members of the South Atlanta Improvement Club met Tuesday night and adopted resolutions for repairing a bridge and grading sidewalks on McDonough Avenue. They petitioned the city council to designate lights in southern city districts and announced a rally Friday night April 21 at W. J. Jones' store at the Hill Street Milton Avenue and McDonough Road corner with speeches from candidates.
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South
Auto Men to Meet to Consider Tour
A call by E H Elleby secretary of the Atlanta Automobile and Accessory association invites members to a Pride April 14 meeting at 7:30 at Mo & chub. Topics include affiliating with the Montgomery Automobile club and Birmingham Dealers' association for a Columbus Georgia tour on April 29-30 and whether to hold an automobile show.
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E H. Elleby
Atlanta Automobile and Accessory Association
Montgomery Automobile Club
Birmingham Dealers’ Association
Columbus
Sheltering Arms Tag Day Celebrates Aid to Working Families
Atlanta observes Tag Day on April 18 to fund Sheltering Arms day nurseries serving children of working poor families. The program provides day care, kindergarten training, and afternoon classes while mothers work. Funds come from tag sales led by prominent women, asking for any donation.
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Atlanta
Sheltering Arms
Sheltering Arms Society
Preston Arkwright
Passenger Meeting Sets Alabama Excursion Tariff Schedule
Traveling and division passenger agents from major southern railroads met in Atlanta to discuss a general passenger tariff for Alabama excursion season. Attendees included W R E Worsham and c Conn of Queen and Crescent, H Is Latimer, James Freeman, R D Pusey, and W J Lightfoot, plus local agents from several roads. The conference results will be announced once schedules are agreed and approved.
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South
Atlanta
Alabama
Wre Worsham
Seaboard Air Line
Birmingham
Ala c. Conn
Queen and Crescent
Chattanooga
Tenn
Latimer
Ala
James Freeman
Southern Railway
Irmingham
R D Pusey
Louisville and Nashville
Louisville
W J. Lightfoot
St L. Nashville
World Tour Lecture by Cressy Hits Forsyth Theater
Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls of Atlanta will hear Wild Cressy present a free illustrated lecture titled a Tour Around the World in One Hour and Fight Minutes at the Forsyth theater Saturday at 10 AM. Admission by ticket via Dr J W Conkling and scout masters. tickets distributed Friday at the chamber of commerce lunch room.
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Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls of
Atlanta
Wild Cressy
Torsyth Theater
Hinkman
J W Conkling
Boy Scout Movement
Cressy
Mr_ Cressy
Supreme Court of Georgia Judgments Affirmed Story v State
Supreme Court of Georgia affirms judgments in Story v State from Harris county with Judge Gilbert Thomas H and listed counsel for plaintiffs in error. The document records multiple cases from various counties, noting reversals and defenses across judges and attorneys, including Clifford Walker and Mark Bolding in several Harrison and Fulton related decisions.
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Story
State
Harris Superior Court
Gilbert Thomas H Thanks
Cliff Walker
George Palmer
Mark Bolding
Jeffers
Douglas
Barnett J S James
H O McLarty
Clifford Walker
J R Hutcheson
Forrester
Camp
Barrow
Brand Lewis C Russell
Johnna
Chambers
Netherland
Hall
Jones
P Gaillard Jr
AR. Faulkner
H Edwards
Arnold
Water Power and Mining Company
Lumpkin
F Baker
H H Perry
Charters
Lilly
Badgood
Carlton Et al
Gilmer
Patterson
R Bedgood
S James
William Butt
H’ Burtz
D W Blair
Simonton
Perdue & Pace
Heard
Freeman Smith
Tanner
Brand P Cooley
Lewis C Russell
John B Gamble
Beaver
Lowe
Albert Kemper
J S James
J R Bedgood
Patter
Georgia Court of Appeals docket listing cases
Court of Appeals of Georgia. Argued and Submitted. Hodges versus Case Threshing Machine Company from Sumter. Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company versus Alvie Thomas from Tift. Finch et al versus W N Cox from Fulton. Herndon versus Jones County. Christo versus Macon Gas Company from Bibb. Harriett Walker versus E Crummey from Wayne. LaHatte versus Metropolitan Trust Company from Fulton. J Key versus Armour Fertilizer Works et al from Fulton. Sulanias Banana Company versus Fruit Dispatch Company from Fulton. Crawford versus E W Smith from Jeff Davis. Lynch versus Cleavie Wipperer from Effingham. Wall versus Seaboard Air Line Railway et al from Chatham.
Petition asks Georgia to name a Stanton Day in honor of Andrew College poet
The Alumnae Association of Andrew College at Cuthbert asks Governor Harria to designate a Stanton Day in Georgia. The appeal, signed by Mrs Lucian KE Ket and officers, praises the college poet and requests official recognition to honor his enduring influence and spirit.
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Harria
Andrew College
Cuthbert
Georgia
Isles
ALL Mnal
Lucian KE Ket
Annette Mclonald
Jeffie Mount
Drela Sharpe
Brilliant Georgia woman Mrs John Alton Harris dies in New York
Mrs Valeria J Lamar Harris a brilliant Georgia woman died in New York City. Survived by husband Dr John Aston Harris and siblings Mrs Charles Lincoln Gatels Atlanta and Mrs Masolene Shorter Davis Eufaula. Funeral in New York Friday. She was former Miss Valeria Lamar of Macon founder Lamar Drug Co. and noted traveler and writer. Her social circle bridged Georgia, England, Canada. She expressed a noble spirit and intellect in travel letters.
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Inma Dools
New York City
John Alton Harris
Han
Creorgia
John Aston Harris
London
New York
Walter Douglas Lamar
Macon
Charles Lincoln Gatels
Atlanta
Masolene Shorter Davis
Eufaula
Mra Lamar
Tbr
Harris
Riverside Drive
Harria
Haris
England
Canada
Europe
Editorial Says Rate Hike Hits Home For Georgia Industry
A Bainbridge letter to the editor dated April 10 1916 argues that Georgia railroads plan to raise freight rates harming local manufacturers. The writer cites fruit basket shipments from Bainbridge Cairo Evanville Ind and Norfolk and Nashville comparisons showing higher Georgia charges than distant rivals. The piece urges the commission to block the proposed increases to protect state business.
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Editer Constitution
Georgie
Chicago
Atlanta
Moultrie
Georgia
Thomasville
New York
Hambridge
Bainbridge
Cairo
Evanaville
Ind
Norfolk
Nashville
Elberta Crate CO
J M. Simmons
Bainbridge, Ga
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Texas
J. O. Cochran
Grants Park
Orville Hall
A. B. Buehl
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A. B Buehl
Council
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Supreme Court of Georgia
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