Constitution and subscription notice printed in Atlanta paper
The Constitution printed in Atlanta on August 10 1972 outlines postage rates subscription options daily Sunday tri weekly and combined plans with prices and delivery details. It lists staff including J B Holliday and notes distribution points Washington Bureau and various newsstands. A standards note warns subscribers to avoid other representatives and notes political forecasts and commentary about Georgia candidates.
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Atlanta
United States
Mexico
J. BR. Hollidat
Constitution Building
Acle
Ilanta
Georgia Rail Lease Debate Amid Legislative Session
A state road commission debate dominates the Georgia legislature with calls to study the Western and Atlantic railroad lease. The Harris bill backs a commission to gather data for informed action, urging swift passage for state welfare and asset management.
Georgia Prohibitionist's Attack Ignites Political Clash
Hooper Alexander, a reformist candidate for governor, delivered a harsh attack on Georgia judges, jurors, and the bench, accusing them of conspiracies with vice. The Savannah Press and Judge Hammond rebut him, noting widespread repudiation from prohibitionists and progressives alike. Alexander faces accountability to the voters for his public slander of court officials.
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Georgia
Hooper Alexander
Atlanta
Bar
Fulton
Stone Mountain
Don Quixote
National Conservation Exposition Planned for Knoxville 1913
The Knoxville city project for September to October 1913 aims to boost southern development and national conservation. It will showcase manufacturing, industry, agriculture, and land exhibits with low-rate railroad stopovers to attract homeseekers nationwide. An all-southern building and a national advisory board led by Gifford Pinchot and others underscore broad scope. Augusta wall.
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Knoxville
Tenn
W. 5. Shields
J. Allen Smith
Don Carlos Ellis
H. M. Johnston
George W. Callahan
S. V. Carter
United States Commissioner of Education
Harvey W. Wiley
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Southern Commercial Congress
Logan W. Page
Good Roads
Charles S. Barrett
Farmers’ Union
Congress
South’ A
America
Atlanta
Georgia
After All This World and the New Time Rhythm
A collage of verse and local skit style humor from Billville notes and Rural Weather Bureau quips. The piece mixes poems about fate hope and stars with satirical lines on moonshine and a Sabbath arrest joke, ending with a rural weather plea for fair skies and rain.
Reality and Vanished Dreams Through Time
A reflective verse fragment recalls how cherished dreams fade and friends change with years. It contrasts joyful youth with the harsh truth that reality can be ill to bear, yet remembers twilight roads, starry gleams, and a day of youthful happiness shared by two.
Steamer Hermia Detained for Turkish Munitions Shipment
Antwerp authorities detained the German steamer Hermia from Hamburg after discovering large quantities of cartridges gunpowder and other explosives among her cargo hidden in bags destined for Turkey. The seizure underscores ongoing enforcement against contraband munitions.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Hamburg
Turkey
European immigrant seeks Boston funds after mislanding in Atlanta
Lured by American promise, Ofanasig Medweduke left Russia two months ago and sailed via Boston with dreams of Boston riches. He landed in Atlanta due to money problems and language barriers, then traveled by freighter to unknown ports before settling in Atlanta. He secured work but plans to reunite with a wife and three children in Russia by arranging money and family connections in Boston.
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America
Ofanasig Medweduke
Russia
Medweduke
New Orleans
Terra Firma
Boston
Atlanta
Hare
Black chicken thief confesses to stealing 1000 plus birds
Henry Richardson, arrested after noon, admits systematic theft of about 1,008 chickens in three months. He reportedly earned around $100 monthly from the operation, raiding back yards and selling dressed birds at discounted prices from the Shorter College conservatory.
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Rome
Gay
Henry Richardson
Richardson
Rocate
Shorter College
Athens Aroused Over Suspected Mad Dogs
Athens Ga August 9 A mad dog scare is on in Athens and several dogs are suspected of being hydrophobic. Gnabov was bitten and sent to Atlanta for Pasteur treatment. Dr J P Waldrup, a physician, was knocked from his buggy when a dog barked and snapped at a young colt. he was unconscious for hours but not seriously hurt.
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Athens
Gnabov
Atlanta
Pasteur
Board of Health of
State
J. P. Waldrup
Cotton Worm Will Be Fought to the Finish
Albany Georgia August Special. Allegations state that arsenate of lead powder will be distributed from Albany to southwest Georgia farmers facing cotton worm infestation. The army worm has appeared in Decatur County, at the state line, with entomologists warning the pests will spread quickly northward and westward.
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Albany
Georgia
Decatur County
Alden Kindred reunion held at Duxbury Mass
Duxbury Massachusetts August 9 descendents of John and Priscilla Alden gather for the twelfth annual Alden Kindred of America reunion at the old family homestead. The group plans a memorial building near the homestead. There are about 3000 members in this branch in the United States.
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Duxbury
Mass
John
Priscilla Alden
Alden
America
Bibb County roads spend fifty two thousand annually report says
Macon Georgia August 9 special. Bibb county spends 52000 yearly on roads making it third in the state. The county has 500 miles of public highway and maintenance costs average 350 to 1000 per mile. Bibb has ordered new road machinery and may soon boast the best roads in the state. Entries are closed Covington Ga August 8 special. State primary entries closed at noon. Fees had to be paid otherwise names would be omitted. Some current state officers face little opposition while others have stout contests ahead.
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Senate
Harris
Western and Atlantic
Harvester Trust
House
General Assembly
Georgia
Western
Atlantic
Macon
Bibb County
State Geologiat
W. McCallie
Bibb
Covington
State Executive Committee
Gome
Statehouse
Minister Tenders Resignation in Covington Ga
Rev M R Jackson longtime pastor of First Baptist Covington resigns effective on the date indicated. The move ends two years of service in the city church and follows recent church notices. Local officials, congregants await official confirmation of timing and next steps.
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Covington
M. R. Jackson
First Baptist Church
Temperance Leader Urges Conservative Path in Prohibition Fight
Judge W. R. Hammond writes as a temperance advocate urging moderation in the gubernatorial crisis. He praises conservative stances, warns against extremes, and appeals for cross-aisle support from drinkers who oppose excess while supporting regulated sales under strict limits.
Rebels Raid Near Sierra Blanca Crosses Border
Aug 9 Mexican rebels crossed into Texas near Sierra Blanca and raided ranches. Sheriff Edwards organized a large posse with state rangers and armored trains to reach the scene, while U S troops hurried toward Bisbee Arizona to deter further incursions. Officials in Austin reported the invasion and sought federal aid, but a War Department reply was not yet received.
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Fl Paso
Texas
Mexicana
Sierra Blanca
Edwards
United States
Fei Paso
Hot Springs
Steever
Third Cavalry
Fort Busa
P. J. Edwards
Arizona
U. S.S
Washington
Bisbee
Ariz
State Department
Austin
Colquitt
HE Paso
Stimson
Airrriff
SFP
Secretary of War
JE. Z Steever
Paso
Battleship Nebraska Hits Uncharted Shoal Off Judith Light
Newport R L August 9 The battleship Nebraska limped into Boston badly damaged after striking an uncharted shoal four miles west by south of Paint Judith light. The Connecticut also suffered an accident and docked tonight. Both ships will be out of drills for weeks as a board of inquiry investigates. Captain Spencer S Wood commanded the Nebraska. Rear Admiral Osterhaus was aboard the Connecticut which may need repairs in New York or Philadelphia.
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Newport
R. L
Nebraska
Boston
Judith Light
Connecticut
Manneyers
Spencer
Osterhaus
Fleet Commandec
New York
Philadelphia
High Price for Rome Lot in Broad Street Square
In Rome Georgia Hiram D Hill a major realty owner bought from Captain J L Bass a 36 foot frontage on Broad Street for 18000 The Floyd County Democratic executive committee bans single shotting in the August 21 primary due to eight legislature candidates and eighteen for county commissioner. A midnight session of court led United States Commissioner John Printup to bind over W T Wootten for illicit distilling after a chase with federal officers. The XIX annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist Missionary Union of the Chattooga Baptist Association will be held August 21 22 in Lyerly with speakers including Miss E L Amos and Mrs D B Hamilton. Macon sees J S Boges named general manager of Macon Railway and Light Company.
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Rome
Hiram D. Hill
J. L. Bass
Broad Street
Floyd County
Democratic Executive Committee
United States
John Printup
Federa
W. T. Wootten
Chattouga County
Cape
Spence
Wootten
Lyerly
Woman's Baptist Missionary Union
Chatatooga Baptist Association
Baptist Church
John L. Pollock
Migs E. L. Amos
Atalianta
The
Georgia Union
Mre
D. B. Hamilton
State Union
Ruth Jenks
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