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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1911

Page

6

Subscriptions and satire mark The Constitution ad page

The Constitution ad lists daily and weekly rates for subscribers, delivery details for Atlanta and outside areas, and contact info including The Constitution Building and Washington Bureau. It mixes subscription notices with editorials and humorous commentary on current events.

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Ruling a city like a business in U S senate debate

Senator LaFayette Young argues city government must be run as a business and warns commission rule does not remove politics. He cites Des Moines success and condemns extravagance, nepotism, and inefficiency in many American cities while urging vigilant voters to demand accountable, businesslike administration.

LaFayette Young Iowa United States Senate Des Moines Atlanta Cuy Young

Rescuing the Hindmost Says Barrett on Rural Unity

President Barrett of the Farmers' Union argues for nationwide cooperation to solve the rural problem. He warns against self reliance and urges urban rural partnership, noting city services show how shared prosperity benefits all, urging ward organization as the germ of national progress.

United States Barrett Farmers’ Union America Atlanta

Unitarian Faith Joins Call for YMCA Reform

Hamilton Douglas Jr contends The Constitution and Dr. John E. White, speaking on Sunday, call for broader YMCA policy. He notes Catholics and Jews currently admitted as members but barred from management, urging Unitarians be included on equality with others and that membership be based on character and voice in leadership.

Hamilton Douglas, Jr John E. White Douglas White M.C. Ars YMOC Dr White Dr. White Thomas Jefferson John Adams William He Taft Marshals Story Eliot Harvard Peter Cooper Cooper Institute Louisa M. Alcott W. C A. Mbrary Dorothy Dix Christian Association Emerson Longfellow Lowell Holmes Bryant Hawthorns Bancroft Motley Prescott Senate of the Hamilton Douglas Atlanta

Disappearing Political Geography in US Presidential Selections

The San Antonio Express argues that regional bias in choosing a national leader may fade as universities and states cross traditional boundaries. Geography becomes sectionalism, yet the field of potential standard bearers widens with time and political realignments.

San Antonio Texas South Potomac Ohio America New Jersey Sen

Southern political evolution loosens past constraints

A long analysis argues the South’s attitude is shifting toward tolerance and open expression, ending proscriptions and reshaping national party vitality. It warns that any belief the region can be kept in cold storage ignores the measurable change in southern political engagement and independence.

Democratic Party

A Day With Your Hand In Mine And Other Verses

A collage of verse fragments from Georgia themed pieces. poems touch romance with fleeting images of spring and flowers, plus rustic quips about life, philosophy and creativity. Contains lines about love, dreams, seasons, and everyday wisdom from local voices.

City Council Sets Baggage Rates in New Ordinance

A special committee reported a fair baggage rate adjustment to the council. The ordinance, read once and laid over, outlines charges by distance with per article additions. Chairman Stoy led hours of discussion before agreement, and copies will be circulated to members.

Stoy

Militon County Citizen Dies in Mill Machinery Accident

W J Rogers of Milton County Georgia was killed Saturday afternoon when his sleeve caught on a main shaft in a grist mill. He was inspecting machinery when pulled into the shaft and crushed, dying within an hour. Funeral held Sunday with many relatives from Atlanta in attendance. He was a substantial local businessman in Milton County.

W. J. Rogers Cee Milton Counts Atlanta J. E. Chandler Police Mr. Rogers Milton County

Confederate Veteran of West Point Seeks Mexican Front

L. M. Harris of West Point, a Confederate veteran, offers to fight in Mexico, stating in a letter to Governor Brown that he served from 1862 to the war's end and remains hale. He declares he can wield a sword or gun and volunteers his services to defend against Mexican fighting.

Mexico L. M. Harris West Point Brown Harris

Stations Urged for Public Comfort in Atlanta

The Atlanta chamber of commerce committee urged establishing public comfort stations citywide after noting the lack of accessible facilities. They said Atlanta is almost unique among large cities in lacking such amenities and that visitors encounter embarrassment from closed or unavailable stations. Attendees included Craig Coffey, chairman, with F W Coleman, F W Green, and Walter Cooper.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Craig Coffela F. W Coleman F. W. Green Walter Cooper

Tech Alumni Smoker Promises Large Atlanta Gathering

The Georgia Tech Alumni Association plans a smoker next Friday at the Piedmont hotel convention hall at eight o'clock to promote fellowship among alumni. Committee members Norcross, Rich, and Gregg have sent invitations, and many prominent southern professionals are expected to attend as part of Atlanta's sizable alumni network.

Georgia Tech Alumni Association Piedmont Hotel Tech PH. Norcross Rich R. Gregg Tesh Atlanta South

Burglar Released by Homeowner After Cold Night

A. Wickham Jr of 139 East Harris street says he captured a burglar late Saturday night and released him before police arrival. Wickham states a white man prowling his back yard was held with a friend until the man gave a satisfactory explanation of his actions and identity.

A. Wickham, Jr East Harris Street

Rural Carriers urged to rally for organization in Georgia

A Georgia rural carrier federation editorial urges carriers to abandon apathy and meet for business oriented district meetings. It calls for practical plans, leadership accountability, and district gatherings to improve efficiency and cut costs while urging involvement from Congressmen and active participation at the district level.

Georgia

Protests Against Y M C A Proscription of Unitarians

Editor Constitution cites Roosevelts Reno speech on excluding religious bodies from active Y M C A membership. They express strong disapproval and urge inclusive policies, urging unity over sectarian limits.

Unitarians Roosevelt Reno Y.M. G A

Lyceum Auto Tour Starts From Atlanta

The first automobile lyceum tour began in Atlanta led by Ralph Bingham of Philadelphia and manager Russell Bridges. Three cars carried the group as they planned two to three entertainments daily, with proceeds to county road improvements.

Lyceum Tour Atlanta

Wife Sues for Divorce Tries to End Life with Child

In Chicago on April 17 Mrs Pearl Mc Pherson 235 years old formerly of Mason City Iowa the defendant in a divorce suit attempted gas asphyxiation in a hotel room with her year old daughter She left two letters asking to be buried together after the act She sought reconciliation with her estranged husband before the attempt The little girl crawled to a window and suffered injuries from the incident

Chicago Pearl McPherson Mason City Iowa McPherson

Timber land sold in Louisiana transfer to Rice firm

The Rice Institute of Houston Texas yesterday transferred its timber land in Louisiana to the Rice Land and Lumber Company for 4 395 871 65 dollars. The transmitter is a holding company and the transfer is said to be preliminary to conveyance of the property to the American Lumber Company organized by J 31 West and Samuel Park.

Jake Charles Rice Institute Houston Texas Rice Land and Lumber Company American Lunr Company J. 31. West Samuel Park

Fidelity Mutual stock drive nears $50,000 goal

Popular subscriptions for stock in Fidelity Mutual Savings and Trust Company surge as W Woods White chairs a committee confident the full $50,000 will be secured this week. Attorney Hollins N Randolph announced the charter is being prepared and a constitution and by laws will be issued under Morris, Garnett & Cotten. The Atlanta company will operate independently of other firms.

Fidelity Mutual Committee Fidelity Mutual Savings and Trust Company Atlanta W. Woods White Hollins N. Randolph Morris, Garnett & Cotten Norfolkk Law

KarPA Delta Girls Meet in Atlanta Convention

Delegates from Kappa Delta Sorority gather in Atlanta for their annual convention at the Piedmont Hotel. Georgia chapters are represented as two delegates from each of fifteen Kappa Delta Bells chapters attend, with sessions held in secrecy as is customary for sororities and plans for a social event tonight at the Piedmont.

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Poison Mistakenly Taken in New Orleans Tragedy

Miss Fannia Freed aged 13 died after prying open a bottle of carbolic acid in her home in New Orleans on April 17. In a hurried moment she drank the medicine and died despite ambulance surgeons efforts. other family members had just returned from a car ride when the incident occurred.

New Orleans

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