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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1915

Page

9

Constitution’s Georgia Tech funding urged for restoration

The Georgia Legislature faces a clash over maintaining the Georgia School of Technology funding. Supporters argue the $10,000 restoration is essential to operate a $200,000 power plant donated by Northern and Eastern machinery interests, while lawmakers have cut the appropriation, risking underfunding a major state asset. The public backs sustaining this university service and urges the Senate to restore funding.

Georgia School of Technology House of Representatives Georgia Tech Georgia Atlanta Appropriations Committee

Chatham County Measured Juvenile Court Reform Passes House

The proposed juvenile court bill for Atlanta and Savannah aims to replace jury trials with a centralized state court dedicated to child welfare. It broadens jurisdiction to handle all child welfare cases and empowers punishment of adults harming youth, embodying parens patriae for protective action.

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Courts argue for child wards over punishment in state care plan

The text defends treating children as wards to be guarded rather than criminals, citing court practice nationwide. It notes that denial of trial by jury does not apply to children and argues large city conditions and temptations justify legislative power for protective placement. A Missouri court is cited on the validity of the arrangement. The piece stresses tender subject, public interest, and government future depends on child welfare.

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Vacation on the Farm Plan Aids City Boys

The Philadelphia board of education plans to place willing city boys on farms during vacation with cooperation from Grange groups. Farms provide supervision and board, aligning with the boys' religious beliefs, and aims to teach agricultural lessons while offering independence and a healthy, productive summer.

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Pan American unity over Mexican crisis reframes US role

The piece argues that Mexico’s turmoil is a Pan American problem, not a bilateral issue. It credits President Wilson for shaping a regional, peaceful approach with Latin American republics, stressing their recent cooperation, confidence building, and commitment to restoring peace and constitutional government in Mexico. It notes the recent Washington Pan American conference improving unity and signaling joint action against disruptive revolutions.

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Proverbs of the Highway and the Hustler

A fragmentary verse piece reflects on life on the road and Providence. It contrasts optimism and money anxiety, noting happiness, weather, and the figure of Mister Money as a fixture of a wandering life. The text blends moral reflections with musical and promotional notes.

SUITCASES Newn From the Settlement

A forthright column from the Mountain Patriarch notes sparse news since last issue. It jokes about moonshine, government in session, and asks when or why the nation might go to war, then laments no major events beyond minor fires. The piece also cites regional clippings from Fulton county, Arkansas, Georgia, and Maryland.

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How Georgia's Missing Lottery Bill Was Found

A Georgia lottery charter linked to an orphan’s home vanished during a pivotal moment in Colquitt era politics. Colonel Humber pressed to repeal it as lobbyists from Georgia and beyond swarmed Atlanta, but the missing bill reappeared after an investigator tracked the holder to Palmetto, then delivered the document to Hoke Smith for Governor Colquitt to sign, ending the lottery.

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Reserve Bank Plan to Market Cotton for Farmers

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta assists Sixth District farmers by gradually marketing cotton to prevent forced sales at losses. It proposes using warehouse receipts and insurance as collateral for notes, rediscounted through member banks, and stresses conservative limits, storage, and avoiding speculation while securing loans.

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Bills Introduced and Passed in the Senate At Yesterday's Session

A batch of senate actions lists abolition of several county treasurers offices including Jasper Early Wayne and Dabbling counties, plus creation of county officers in Gwinnett Hart and Tift, charter amendments for Unadilla Butler Blue Ridge Waycross and others, salaries set for Decatur treasurer, and transfers of land in Bulloch County. The session also covers school trustee elections and road and revenue commissions, with multiple repeals of prior acts.

Senate Grossby Jasper County Buchanan Darly County Thomas Wayne County Mangham Haralson County Way Wille Liberty County Peacock Unadilla Callahin Topai Decatur County Gillis Lucrea Gills Corona House Hila Inn Senate Gwinnett County Gwinnett Dawson County Gwinnett County Commissioners Mionne Mila Butler Rabun County Mineral Bluff School Dorerun Whitfield County Eivane County Ealonton Putnam County Meriwether County Board of Commissioners Houston County Roads Trevenues Screven County T Orland Blue Ridge Mitchall County Haralson Bryan County Ogtethorpe County City of Crasford Americas Board of Education Waycross Bulloch County

See America First Concord

Concord Mass is a small city famed for history literature and notable residents. It notes Hawthorne Thoreau Emerson and Hoar ties, the state reformatory, proximity to Boston, and its tourism driven patriotic appeal for visitors seeking a quick infusion of American heritage.

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The World on Dwarfs and War News Echoes Across Papers

A mixed clipping reviews historic dwarfs like Charles Stratton and Richard Gibson, contrasts German war reporting with Allied variances, and highlights Jane Addams on international peace. It cites Germany’s Belgium invasion claims, US wartime journalism critiques, and ends with a patriotic note on the American fatherland.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on changing sermons and love

The verse recalls old pastors who threatened doom to drive souls toward heaven. It contrasts their hellfire rhetoric with a newer message of love that bridges divides, suggesting compassion guides paths beyond fear.

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