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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
10
Philadelphia report from December 16 notes a discussion on the practicability of using convicts in road building and the reciprocal role of roads in aiding convict labor programs. The item highlights cooperation between penal and transportation efforts and hints at policy considerations.
The American Road Builders association heard arguments on using prison labor for road construction. Joseph Hyde Pratt proposed three classes of convicts with pay differentials to incentivize work. Virginia official Wilson endorsed Pratt, while opponents warned of humiliation and long term crime if states profit from inmate labor.
Roller skates were introduced at the post office today to speed movement of cloths in the checking room. A concrete stretch in the basement provides the track for the human powered rollers as staff glide between workstations in this experimental efficiency measure.
Theaterman Wilton Lackaye, known as good copy to papers, is praised for truthfulness and wit in Eugene Walter's Fine Feathers. He discusses the play's success without a hero, blaming business as the dominant force in America.
A large procession of 2 009 marchers from Atlanta and across Georgia rallied on the east front of the Capitol to push for national prohibition. Mrs Mary Harris Armor praised Georgia as the South’s pioneer prohibition state and cited its economic gains since banning legalized brothels. Leaders from the Anti-Saloon League, including Willam Upshaw, spoke of a strong legislative push to amend the Constitution. Petitions were presented to Congressman Hobson and Senator Sheppard, with resolutions proposing a ban on manufacturing or selling intoxicants except for sacramental or medicinal use.
Mandot and Pat Drouillard staged a bruising title fight in Windsor with Mandot edging ahead through clever fighting and a clear margin. The bout left both fighters warning signals, while Mandot showed superior ring craft and control. The same report notes an officers institute by the Atlanta Baptist Young People's union at Sendha Baptist church with speakers Leavell Owen and Frank Scarell addressing officers starting January 2. First service begins promptly at 8 PM Thursday December 11.
Chicaze December 16 Mrs Tia Flagg Young, four years superintendent of schools, failed to be re elected by the board. John D Shoop was chosen in her place. On a tentative vote, Young withdrew. Peter Meinberg resigned as board president and Walter Sumner resigned as chairman of the school management committee.
In Raleigh at 634 James Street a class of 25 prominent Atlantans was initiated into the Loyal Order of Moose by state organizer Horace Alford. Among the new members were Sain 2 Smith Sam Boorstein and Fick Senerry. The lodge plans to donate a portion of initiation fees to the poor and aims to install in the Silvey building by early January.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a quick hair cleanser that removes dust and dandruff, strengthens roots, and makes hair wavy, lustrous, and abundant. It claims one application provides long term growth and invites readers to buy a 75 cent bottle at Knowlton’s to try the product.
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