Constitution Ad Manager Handles Territory Outside Atlanta
The advertisement outlines a rate structure of 12 cents per month or 14 cents per week outside Atlanta. It lists KR Holliday as Advertising Manager for non Atlanta territories and provides Washington Bureau contact at 17275 Street NW with John Corrigan Jr as staff correspondent in charge. The Constitution sells in New York by 4 pm the day after issue via Hotaling's Newsstands at Times Building corner and other Broadway locations. It disclaims responsibility for advance payments to out of town carriers.
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Atlanta
Holliday
Conatintica
Ecle
Washington
John Corrigan Jr
Constitution
New York City
Hotaling
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Times
Thirty-eighth Streat
Twenty Ninth Street
Interstate Commerce Commission backs through tickets rights
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld passengers rights to through baggage and through Pullman service on mileage or other tickets. The ruling criticized railroads for forcing higher priced combination tickets and inconveniencing travelers between the south and east. Business groups praise the decision as fair and beneficial for commerce and travelers.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
South
Washington Post on British blockade rights and neutral trade
The Washington Post argues the British blockade is not about cotton alone but a major principle affecting neutral nations and global trade. It notes press debate over product scope, rejects claims Britain will buy surplus cotton, and emphasizes the US stance to terminate the unlawful blockade while balancing financial factors.
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The
Washington Post
United States
Post
Wye
Great Britain
George
George Bailey
Houston Post
Gertie Atherton
Georgia Binger
Melon
Brer Willits
No clear issue for 1916 campaign amid wartime unity
The article argues tariff, trusts, currency, and foreign policy have blurred partisan lines. It cites The New York World noting Republicans and Progressives lack distinct issues as Wilson’s handling of European conflicts, Mexico, and national defense gains broad support. It warns opposition faces thin, unsubstantial grounds for a race.
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New York World
Wilson
Mexico
New York
Cotton Producers Face Blockade Threat to World Market
Southern cotton growers warn the ongoing blockade endangers prices as harvest nears. They stress a principle of free world markets over individual crops, arguing the issue affects all Americans and requires swift action to relieve coming disastrous conditions.
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South
RECORD FOR BUSINESS MEN AT PLATTSBURG TRAINING CAMP
The New York World reports 1600 business and professional men at Plattsburg for military training. Ages range 23 to 63, average about 35, with about 900 likely to pass tests for enlistment in the regular army. The article notes strong athletic habits and regular living contributing to health, even the 1000 fat men showing surprising fitness.
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New York
Plattsburg
Friday the Thirteenth Weathering a Troubled Town
Fragmented, humorous prose recounts misfortune and political jabs as a town endures bad luck, foreclosures, a hurricane, landslide, and strained governance. Mentions prohibition moonshine, a representative’s Atlanta trip, and the looming legislative session. Local color and period voice emerge through scattered anecdotes.
Wonder Why Meddlesome Thoughts Plaster Dalton Paragraphs
Uncle Jules notes in Dalton Citizen pages a string of ponderings and quips. Questions on why men crucify friends, laws people won’t want, and trail after trail lead readers to think about society. Include satirical cartoons and poetry mentions from Cracker the Rescuer and Wilfrid Wilson Gibson.
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Wee
Jessie Baxter Smith
Dalton Citizen
August Nights and Days by Augusta Wall
Poem fragment celebrates August scenery with glowing days and starry nights. Vivid imagery shows sunlit meadows, dappled skies, and moonlit woods. The voice invokes tranquil rural landscapes and lyrical natural splendor.
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Augusta Wall
City Officials Seek $5000 for Law Dept Damages
Crry HAll Go!n FaRLINGER led a canvass to find $5,000 for replacing law department funds paying damage claims against the city. Savings from teacher salaries make transfers possible. The plan heads to the general council for approval. Ashley Gets Two Polling Places for Fourth Ward In all elections, two polling sites will serve the fourth ward from the next municipal elections. Locations at Ponce de Leon and Boulevard near Hagewood Ave will allow voters to choose convenient polling places. Registration Books Close September 30 The city clerk informs county tax collector Andy Stewart that primary registration closes September 18, with ten councilmen and three aldermen to be elected this fall. Zode Smith Goes Unopposed for Waterworks Manager The legislature did not pass the charter change. Smith will be elected September 20 and runs unopposed after 22 years in the department. Ashley Ordinance Favored by City Board of Health All waiters and food-handlers in eateries must pass a medical exam and obtain a certificate, under Ashley’s measure. Public Health Board will study before formal vote.
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Farlinger
City Law Department
A.W. Farlinger
Graham West
Alty
General Council
Yeachera
Ashley
Claude Ashley
Ponce de Leon
Boulevard
Hagewood Avenue
Iskhatiov
Walter Taylor
Andy Stewart
Zode Shite
Atlanta
Waterworka
Zode Smith
Smith
City Board OF Health
Board of Health
Supreme Court GA affirmations in Bowen Gaskins et al cases
Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed or reversed multiple superior court judgments in Bowen v Gaskins et al Colquitt Conyers Crossley Thrashing Machine Co Moseley Toombs Rich mond Chatham Bibb Wilkes Clayton Emanuel Harris Richmond and other counties. The record lists numerous judges and counsel with plaintiffs in error and contra positions, ending with affirmations with direction and judgments reversed in select matters.
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Dgudaments
Bowen
Gaskins Et al
Berrien Superior Court
Thomas LL E Heath
WG Harrison
Hendricks & Hendricks
C A Christian
Contro
Pairburn Banking Company
Summerlin
Fulton
Elbe J Ho Longino
Harrie & Harris, Yeogin & Hancock
Vosenbers
Weinstein
Wilkes
Walker Colley & Colley
W A Slaton
J M Fitner
I T Irvin Jr
Tolbert
Wimpy
Elis, Mayson & Johnon
Ivom Dorsey
Brewster, Howell & Heyman
Ontra
Wren Y Terrell
Clayton
Reid JF Gallantly
Glalntite
Watterson
Joseph W
John D Humphries
Cooper & Dixie Cotton Company
Eprick « Dime Cotton Company
Emanuel
Hawkins Parfold & Jor
Davis & Sturmis
Dé Bradley
Hines & Jordan
Wining
Sibley Et al
Richmond
Hammond William H Fieming
Monarda
Bossin
Irvin Alexander
Bauers Et al
Executora
Glynn
Conyers Adams & Adems
JT Colson
Pritchett
Stubbs
Laurens
Gates Tacen Times
Jordan
M H Black
Georgia Tech Crippled by New Funding Cut Say Critics
In a stirring appeal, Iema Beety argues Georgia’s legislature is harming the state by failing to provide maintenance funds for the Georgia School of Technology. The piece cites 1008 students, a $200,000 power plant gift, and $125,000 equipment ready for installation, warning the cut jeopardizes the institute’s future and urging alumni and citizens to protest the action.
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Iema Beety
Georgia
Georgia School of Technology
Ata
Georgia Tech
Tech
Exercizen
J J Spalding
Avante
Henry G Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation
Boston School of Technology
Memphis
Tenn
James Bryce
Americas
South
Fairfax Harrison
The
Southern Railroad
University of Georgia
Georgi
School of Technology
Amerna Assembly
Lance
Thetistory
Guizona
Georg+ Tech
Georgiaha
Life Insurance for the Nation Awakens Debate
Sam W. Small argues for broader national life insurance amid European war, criticizing wartime spending, urging readiness, and questioning how much national security should cost. He cites naval funding, calls for accountability of past leaders, and weighs the nation’s wealth against defense needs.
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Sam W. Small
United States
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A reflective verse on simple, honest living and contentment after labor. The speaker values a quiet cottage home, paid debts, a loving family, and personal duty over wealth and status.
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Walt Mason
Lyvd
Dent
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Jules
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Sim Dallas
Street Committee
Holderness
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Gate City File Company
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House of Representatives
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Henry S. Stimeon
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