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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1919

Page

12

Senate Rejects Three Member Highway Board Plan

Senate killed Flynt LeSeur amendment to create a thirteen member state highway board, voting 22 to 16. Flynt gave notice to reconsider while Parker urged passage of a three member board as sent by the House. Debate split along party lines with heavy opposition to a large board and ongoing discussion to reopen the measure Friday.

Senate Highway Commission Ba Waa Mada Plain Flynt-LeSeur Flynt Kiting State Highway Department Highway Commission Tower House Public Roads Committee J. J. Flynts State Highway Board Pee Thia Thd Wa Flynt T. H Senate Public Roads Committee DHL Parker USA Jegisla Jot Bowen Barrett Kea Dorsey J. T. Duncan Joana

Senate Foreign Relations to Consider Mexican Inquiry

Washington August 7 Demand for a general investigation of the Mexican situation will be considered tomorrow by the senate foreign relations committee. A special meeting was called by Chairman Lodge. Republicans expect approval and a sub committee may be appointed to hear tests on the Mexican border and in Washington. The move follows a House failure to act on a revolution before the States committee proposing an American Mexican inquiry.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Lodge Senate House Tates

Brilliant iron road idea from Aurelius in DeKalb county

Decatur Georgia reports Aurelius Ague, a Lithonia area resident, proposes financing DeKalb County road improvements by magnetized iron ore collected from road sands. He gathered iron using magnets from junk and a Ford magnet, claiming millions of tons exist between Decatur and his home. If proven profitable, the plan could fund roadwork without bonds and add county resources.

Jefemille Fe Decatur Aurelius Ague Lithonia de Kath ‘County Sally Joe Ague Johnston Bros de ‘Catur Decatur Nash

Strick And 13 Theaters Close In New York

New York August 7 The Actors Equity strike closed thirteen of New Yorks legitimate theaters just before curtain time. More than 15000 people were disappointed. The affected houses included the Broadhurst Booth Gayety Shubert Astor Prince Lyric and several others presenting current shows. The walkout followed a prolonged dispute and halted performances across the Broadway district.

New York New “York Actors’ Equity Association Brooklyn Broadhurst

Recognition of Actors 2 Affiliation and Extra Compensation

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to actors and a 2 recognition issue. It mentions affiliation with the American Federation of Labor and extra compensation for performances beyond a week. The text is unclear and lacks concrete names or dates.

Wwe Actors Sonation The American: Federation

Atlanta Organist Plays at Anniston

Atlanta organist performs in Anniston with a recital featuring classic sacred pieces and a program showcasing Christopher Potter as a noted regional figure. The event highlights local music culture and the artist’s connection to both cities.

Atlanta Anniston

Patent on clamp for securing desk attachment

A patent describes a clamp designed to fasten another component to a desk. The device offers a secure grip and adjustable tension to hold items in place during use. Inventor details and filing date are not fully clear from the fragment.

Tor Fasten

Housekeeping Staples On Sale In Discount Textile Row

Early buying secures low prices on blankets quilts sheets and pillowcases. Regular prices apply but are presented as bargains with items like 10-quarter wool blankets 10 dollars white and higher grades up to 47 50. Colorful satin quilts and crochet varieties also offered at marked figures with limited stock.

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