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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1916

Page

21

If Villa is dead United States may withdraw from Mexico

The writer argues that if General Villa is dead American troops should withdraw from Mexican soil promptly and peacefully. If Villa lives, U S forces should stay until the punitive expedition’s aims are fully achieved, aiming for lasting peace and better mutual understanding with Carranza.

Francisco Villas Carranza General Villas Mexcan Mexia United States Mexico Carranzas South American Zapata Villa

Need of Vital Statistics in Georgia Will Case

The Smith will case highlights the urgent need for a strong vital statistics law in Georgia. Without birth and death records, courts rely on uncertain memories, complicating estate divisions for large fortunes and multiple heirs. An effective system already exists on paper but is not yet in operation.

Georgia James M Smith Mr Smith England

Georgia Vital Statistics Law Left Inoperative Without Funds

The legislature enacted a vital statistics law deemed essential but tied the act to funding. The State Board of Health outlined the cost and the next session failed to provide money, rendering the law unenforceable. Without an appropriation, the act remains a delusion and a political prop, not a functioning system.

Georgia Vital Statistics State Board of Health Georgia

Capitol Fires Prompt Call for Sprinkler System

The state capitol has suffered three serious fires in weeks, with Chief Cody urging immediate installation of an automatic sprinkler system in the basement. Officials warn neglect risks destruction of a million-dollar building and priceless records. Legislative action is unlikely before next session, leaving the basement exposed until then.

State Capitol Capitol Atlanta Capitol Building Cody Augusta State House Georgia

Poems From Newbold Noyes Volume Echo and Other Verses

A review notes Newbold Noyes volume Echo and Other Verses from Sherman, French & Co. Beaton, with initial pastoral and dramatic pieces including Kit Marlowe and love songs. It cites poems reprinted from Yale Literary Magazine and Harriet Monroe, highlighting varied forms and a mix of traditional and new verse styles.

Newbold Noyes Sherman, French & Co. Beaton Yale

Fort Valley Mayor Inquires on Paving Costs in Atlanta

A. B Greene Fort Valley mayor spent Monday in Atlanta seeking cost data and material lists for street paving. The construction department provided a full catalog of paved streets with material costs and paving durations. Greene, nicknamed Greens of Houston, is a warm ally of Mayor Woodward and had a lengthy private discussion on the matter.

Fort Valley Crry A. B Greene Atlanta Freeman Grant Street George Plowman Grant Estreet Georgia Avenue Glennwood Avenue Councilman

ABE MARTIN on Henry Ford and tough economic days

Abe Martin quips that Henry Ford aims to surpass rivals in rear axles as hard days hit business and industry. He notes high costs and scarce optimism, with rural humor reflecting challenging times and resilience.

Henry Ford

Tourists Eye Alaska as Peak Western Travel Season

Travel leaders anticipate a record influx to the far west and Alaska aided by improved rail links. Frank Powyer, Grand Trunk passenger chief in New York, promotes summer routes from the south. New rail and ship connections between Seattle, Winnipeg, Prince Rupert, and Skagway boost Midnight Sun excursions. The Jasper Park region and Maligne Lake add dramatic scenery to western itineraries.

Northwest Alaska Frank Powyer Grand Trunk Railway System Grand Trunk Pacific Railway New York Atlanta Southland Europe San Diego Cal California Northland Halifax Cochrane Ontario Toronto Winnipeg Grand Trunk Railway North Bay Lenniskaming Prince Rupert Seattle Grand Lake Louise Canadian Pacific Railway

Bravery by George Fitch Explores Courage Varieties

A humorous essay argues bravery is a mental trait that varies with danger type and can be wasted on foolish acts. Fitch notes many people show bravery in some deeds while avoiding others, linking courage to religion, government, and exploration, while urging common sense to guide brave actions.

Park Commission Some & Foot 4 Neros Garden Niagara Falls Publc

Supreme Court of Georgia Argued and Submitted

State bar records list cases argued and submitted at the Supreme Court of Georgia. Plaintiffs and defendants include Henry Hurst versus State and Joe McLendon versus State from Glynn. Aaron Williams versus State from Glynn. H G Thomas versus State from Laurens. Charles Jones versus State from Floyd. Parker versus State from Screven. Bob Wynne versus C S Stonecypher. Georgia Railway and Power Company versus Wright from Dodge. W J Morrison et al versus Philip Cook secretary of state from Fulton.

Henry Hurst State Jenkins Joe McLendon Glynn Aaron Wiliams Glynn H G Thomas Laurens Charles Jones Floyd Green Parker Screven Bob Wynne C S Stonecypher Dodge Georgia Railway and Power Company Aa Wright Comptroller Fulton

Governor Harris to speak at three chautauquas this week

Governor Harris will deliver three chautauqua addresses this week and appear with rival Dr Hardman on one program. He speaks today at Manchester then Greenville on Wednesday and Talbotton on Thursday with Dr Wardman. New military aides named include Wade, Mallette, and Martin. Wade previously served in the Union Army's Potomac cavalry. The aides accompany Harris to the Veterans reunion in Birmingham in May. Supreme Court opens hearing in Louisville and Nashville charter dispute over railroad paralleling.

Harris L G Hardman Manchester Greenville Wardman Talbotton Isaac C Wade Cornelia George E Mallette Jackson L. C Martin Waycross Wade Army of the Potomac Morefield Va Virginia Cavalry Harris Monda Veterana Reunion Birmingham Supreme Court Louisville AWD Nashville State Supreme Court Louisville and Nashville Railroad Pendleton Phil Cook Western and Atlanta IL & 4

New placer process may precipitate gold rush to North Georgia

An advanced placer mining method promises near total extraction of gold from Georgia soil. Barker, VP of the Gainesville and North Western Railway, predicts a north Georgia gold boom mirroring historic Georgia centers. If successful, millions in precious metal could be saved from ground in the region.

North Georgia Itera Barker Gainesville and Northe Datlonega Feds Ansley Het Harker Whita County Sayer & Felder Caroli White County White & Elder

Adwise ad breaks sale for black Polled Angus calf

Walt Mason recounts loudly advertising a high priced Polled Angus calf with little success until a friend advises a simpler approach. After placing a modest ad, ten buyers appear and one purchases the calf while others back away. The poem ends noting a small advertisement can outwork many workers.

Along the Mexican Border in Ernest Petxotto’s Imagery

The article surveys border scenes from Eagle Pass to Nogales, El Paso to the Rio Grande valley. Descriptions focus on the Southwest landscape, mesas, yucca, greasewood, and chaparral, with cattle, goats, and ponies crossing paths, while distant mountains frame the border region.

Ernest Petxotto Scribners Magazine Eagle Paso Nogales el Paso Texas Southwest Old Mexico Rio Grande

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