Constitution advertising rates and distribution details
In Atlanta 5 cents monthly or 13 cents weekly. Outside Atlanta 60 cents monthly or 14 cents weekly. Holliday is advertising manager for all territory outside Atlanta. Washington Bureau address No 1727 8 Street N W John Corrigan Jt staM correspondent. Constitution available in New York City by 2 p m day after issue. Locations include Hotaling's Newsstands Broadway and 17th Street Times Building, 38th Street and Broadway, 29th Street and Broadway. Not responsible for advance payments to out of town carriers or agents.
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Atlanta
Holliday
Constitution Building
Iole
Washington
N. W
John Corrigan
Jt Stam
Constitution
New York City
Hotaling
Broadway
Portr-second Street
Times
Thirty-eighth Street
Twenty-ninth Street
Georgia Rail Growth Feared in Rayburn Bill Debate
A Georgia audience reacts to the Rayburn bill as it would place railroad extensions and securities under the Interstate Commerce Commission. Critics warn delays would hamper southern development, urging senators to shape the measure to avoid hampering progress.
Rail expansion urged to spur southern development
The piece argues for railroad advancement in the southern territory under government regulation, warning against burdensome conditions from the Interstate Commerce Commission that could hinder progress. It urges exchanges and business leaders to scrutinize the legislation to prevent overly drastic provisions that would slow growth.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
South
The Silver Lining in War Cloud says Cotton Mills Will Rise
Postmaster Rolling Jones argues that the European war may benefit the United States by boosting demand for American cotton. He cites shutting European mills as creating opportunities for U.S. mills to expand production and stabilize prices as the world seeks cotton. The piece stresses optimism that the war’s initial shock will pass and the U.S. will adjust.
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Rolling Jones
United States
Milla
Hold Down Expenses and Tax Equalization Message
A dated statewide appeal urges holding expenditures, praising the tax equalization act, and warns against new construction. Officials are urged to maintain existing institutions while awaiting clearer state finances.
England's Plunge Encourages U S In War Outlook
The article argues that England's entry into the war with Russia and France unites the Allies, promising Atlantic security for merchant ships and eased global trade disruption. It predicts a quick adjustment toward safe transit and notes cotton movement may resume once sea lanes stabilize, with air power restrained to protect commerce.
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England
Europe
Russia
France
Atlantic
Italy
Spain
Mediterranean
Rise to the Music of the Morning and Troubled Ball Team
A collection of verses and quips from a Pleasant Valley journal noting musical morning exhortations, wartime homefront sentiment, and lighthearted community humor. Items include a ball team lament over broken equipment, a homespun peace ode, political candidacy jokes, and a farmer’s scarecrow advice.
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Journal of the
Pleasant Valley
Weis
Dan Gawnitt
Bills Introduced in House and Senate Yesterday
New bills were introduced in the House by Clarke of McIntosh to protect the oyster and shellfish industry and by Paulk of Berrien to create a special school district for Sparks in Berrien County. In the Senate, Irwin McNall and Turner proposed funding for printing and free distribution of school books, and Sweat introduced a resolution to publish a civil government textbook at the lowest possible cost.
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Billy
Clarke
McIntosh
Paulk
Berrien
Sparks
Berrien County
New Willy
Senate
Irwin, McNall
Turner
Sweat
The Souths Silver Lining To Europes War Cloud
Letter to editor from Bolling H. Johns of Atlanta dated August 4 1914 arguing the Civil War era South will be least affected by Europe’s war, predicting cotton must be processed domestically, U S mills will expand, and the war will financially strengthen America.
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Europe
Atlanta
Old Country
Georgie
the Smith
South
United States
Bolling H. Jonns
Bitter Constitution Praise for Two Editorials
In a brief note dated August 3 1914 Reverend D M Wiver of Druid Park Presbyterian Church Atlanta acknowledges two editorials Persons v Quadrupeds and a Oklahoma man who cooks for horses. He says they breathed a very fine spirit and used them in different salmons.
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Oklahoma
D. M. Wiver
Druid Park Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
Railroad Development in the South Threatened By Rayburn Bill
A Georgia senator’s letter from July 27, 1914, published here, argues the Rayburn railroad securities bill would transfer control of expanding southern railroads to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The writer warns of forced federal oversight over routes, funding, and securities, potentially delaying development and harming southern prosperity.
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Rayburn
John Corrigan
Washington
South
Rayburn Railroad Securities
West
Georgia
United States
Senate
Committee On Interstate Commerce
AS & Southern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washloxton
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Railroads
New Haven
Appra
Federal Commission
Gicen
Cartier
Commission
Regulation Bill's Impact on Railroads and States Rights
The text argues that a proposed federal regulation bill would delay railroad securities approvals, hinder funding for mature notes, and force nationwide oversight. It warns of time constraints, interstate coordination, and potential delays harming communities, while urging balanced rules to prevent abuses without stifling expansion.
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Commission
Federal Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Yailboad
Act of Caress
Honnholder
Federal
Washington
Virginia
Florida
New Haven
South
Slaton to Speak At Several Cities On FAX Equalization
Governor Slaton will deliver speeches on the tax equalization law at multiple Georgia locations in August. Absentees in Washington face arrest after a call to return for quorum, while Fulton County clubs schedule Judge Harris campaigns. Meriwether reports a strong tax showing under the new law with a large increase in taxable value and farmers backing the measure.
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Slaton
Cedartown
Rockmart
Taureday
Ringgold
Buford
Cumming
Alpharetta
LaGrange
West Point
Capital
Milledgeville
Franklin and
Stephens
Lawrenceville
Winder
Ashburn
Cordele
Tifton
Europe
United States
National
House of Representatives
Washington
Champ Clark
New York Times
Bath
Clark
Caderwood
Underwood
Snch
Drazeed
J. Montgomery
FT. Powell, Jr
K.S. Crowder
Mr. Crowder
Capitol
Johnb. Wood
Villa Rica
Thia
Carral
Temple
B. G. Greene
Ellaville
Schrey County
Senate
W. Simmons
Brunswick
J. M. Morgan
Lavonia
P. Clayton
Moultrie
Colquitt ‘County
J. Il. West
Gilmer County
Theo White
Blakely Verything
L. A. Lucas
Alma
Hardwick
Youth Development Stalled by Federal Statute Plea
A speaker appeals to protect the people and their development from a drastic federal statute. The text argues the law would stop youth progress, hinder their ambitions, and delay advancement for many years.
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Ubie
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