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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1915

Page

14

Governor Harris May Run on Prohibition Ticket

The state Prohibition party’s central committee expects a brief formal announcement from Governor Nat EB Harris about a run for re election as a Straight out prohibition candidate. Friends in Atlanta plan a later detailed platform, timing undecided, as the campaign is not to begin too soon. Several prominent Georgia figures discussed the race with Harris, including Charles Lo Bartlett, Brook Willer, Diver W. Hincock, Judge John Williams, and Boyre Ficklen Sr.

State Prohibition Party Nat EB Harris Prohibition Harris Atlanta Severnor Hhis Frenda Dartten Tealis Fim Charles Lo Bartlett Farmer Walter Macon Columbus Brook Willer Seacs Diver Wo Hincock Willers John Williams Ginery Harris County Bower Boyre Ficklen Sr Washington Withes County

Smith inheritance tax could wipe liquor deficit

Estate of the late Jim Smith of Smithsonia, estimated at four million dollars, would be taxed at six percent under Georgia law. Five percent on four million dollars would yield about 200,960 dollars, with liquor and beer taxes projected at 249,000 dollars. law effective next year’s first quarter. Supreme Court holds city authority case in Cartersville. Electricity may influence Western and Atlantic rail commission decisions. potential shift from steam to electric motive power discussed as a long-term possibility.

Smith Jim’ Smith Smithsonia Statehouse Supreme Court Cetlzes Supreme Court of Georgia Hiaesty Young Feral Nixon Cartersvile Cartersville Howard United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company G W Young Hot Gail Woh Milner High Court Tower Court Western and Atlantic Railroad Fredas le Cst Commission Beavers Legislature Georgia Atlanta General Council Nebraska Carnegie Library Wood Open Council Enlace Hellet Cialigh

Kitchener Not to Wed Countess of Minto

London broadcasts say an official statement from the secretary of war denies a marriage between Earl Kitchener and Dowager Countess of Minto. The report is declared absolutely false and without foundation.

Kitchener Countess OF Minto London Earl Kitchener Brith Parl Kitchener Dowiger Countess of

Invalid chair asked for accident victim in Fulton county

A paralyzed young man in Buckhead near Buckhead, Fulton County, injured in an Alabama mine last August lies near death. His aged blind father cannot care for him as cold winds chase through a bare cabin. Dr. M Adams appeals to Atlanta readers for an invalid chair to ease the sufferer.

Alabama Deaths Door Fulton County Buckhead M Adams Atlanta Les

Increased Travel on Southern Trains Signals Prosperity

Southern Railway announces double sections for Nos 35 36 37 and 38 between Atlanta and Washington through December 24 to accommodate holiday travel and mail. Additional sleeping cars and coaches will be provided on other trains as demand rises, per Vice President HW Muller.

Southern Atlanta Washington HW Muller

Moonshiners prepare for days of drought in Georgia

Georgia revenue officers report drought may affect moonshining as they seize a still and 35,900 gallons of beer near Campbell County, with Marshals Hambrick and Bryant leading the operation alongside Assistant U S Attorney Paul Carpenter. A chase of a fleeing Black man led to Parker’s arrest and arraignment, but he was freed. the still was taken to Atlanta and destroyed.

Georgia Campbell Chattahoochee Hambrick Bryant Tnatrict Paul Carpenter Carpenter Green Parker Atlanta Colquitt Carter Parker

Pythagoras Lodge Installs New Officers at Decatur Convocation

At the annual convocation of Pythagoras Lodge No. 41 Free and Accepted Masons in Decatur a supper and good will followed. Past Grand Master George M Na pier installed officers including W. Bayne Gibgon as Worshipful Master and Dennis Lindsey as senior warden. Other appointees include G Scott Candle junior warden J O Norris secretary MF Mable treasurer A Ro Almon chaplain HB Longino senior deacon Paul C Smith junior deacon 28 Morgan senior steward and additional officers JC Patton and 7 G Patton.

Pythagoras Lodge Decatur Jewstt George M Napier W. Bayne Gibgon Dennis Lindsey G Scott Candle H Mason J O Norris Mable Tyler G Patton Ro Almon HB Longino Paul C Smith Morgan

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