Slaton Reports Stark Atlanta School Struggles and Needs
Superintendent W. M. Slaton’s annual report to the Atlanta Board of Education cites progress under heavy handicaps and warns that space, equipment, and seven grade strain push conditions toward crisis next fall. He condemns overcrowded white schools, severe congestion in grammar and negro schools, and urges new grammar schools and expanded high school facilities, citing Mayor Woodward’s earlier plan for centralized buildings and a nonpolitical commission. The city and county can fund a major education upgrade to prevent educational disfranchisement and improve public citizenship.
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Superintendent of Schools
W. M. Slaton
Board of Education
Slaton
Atlanta
Woodward
General Council
Fulwan
English Commercial High School
Bhis School
English-Commercial High School
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Protests to England and Georgia’s beef revival
The piece argues that despite Britain’s strict naval measures harming American trade, relations remain stable and a quick resolution is likely. It urges southern bankers to back a rapid revival of cattle and hog industries, citing The Wall Street Journal, and urges Georgia to invest in agricultural education to build beef, leather, and related industries for state and national benefit.
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Haerland
Georgia
Great Britain
America
Wall Street Journal
South
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Rare GEORGIA Pest 1. Sriverens of the Kingdom
A fragmented verse column recalls mercy and welcome for the poor around a hearth. It hints at a Christmas message, local troubles, weather woes, and a parable tone about wealth and charity, mixing regional imagery with a folksy cadence.
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Mercy
Gove
Anxious Correspondent from Britvnhe Banner Notes
County correspondence comments on Congress and Prohibition, questioning legality and penalties for moonshine. Regional verse and holiday notes reflect weather, war, and political sentiment, with civic events and church activities mixed into a playful column.
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Britvnhe
Congress
United States
Andaven
Atlanta Schools in 1914 Report by William M Slaton
Superintendent William M Slaton submits the 1914 annual report on Atlanta public schools. He praises gains in pupil-teacher ratios, notes a new course of study, increased teacher salaries, and expanded programs including open air and normal schools. He highlights overcrowding, building needs, and the push for new white and negro school facilities, plus medical and music departments.
Southern bankers, please copy
A Wall Street Journal editorial urges southern bankers to copy northern diversification practices to stabilize farm income. It argues beef and meat supply hinge on cattle, pigs, and poultry, with leather and meat as necessities. It praises northwest banker-led credit and stock programs to boost livestock and farm production.
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Wall Street Journal
Department of Agriculture
Argentina
West
South
Northwest
Southern Bankers
A Case of Stage Fright as Seen by McClure
C. W. L. McClure criticizes editors and Congress for hindering industry in an open letter. He calls for more business leaders to lead and a strong, capable head of government to inspire confidence amid mounting business challenges.
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Wdlter
Casson
Associated Advertising
Congress
C. WL McLure
Atlanta Negro School Needs and Education Reform
A historical Atlanta report argues for improved facilities for negro children between Mitchell and Gray streets and South Atlanta, urging more funds and better buildings to protect white society, noting 1914 school maintenance cost of $681,083.97 and per capita spend. Recommendations include skilled superintendents, industrial education for all, separate classes for mental defectives, more classrooms, expanded libraries, and night schools, plus better heating and upgraded infrastructure. It cites Lord Brougham on universal education and thanks assistants T M Landrum and clerks.
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Spring Street
Moreland
India Avenues
East
Atlanta
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Gaskill Streets
Milton Avenue
Crew
Capitol View
Oakland
City
Battle Hill
English Avenue
Exposition Mills
Holwell Station
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Pittsburg
Roach Street School
Summer Hill School
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Summer Hill
Richmond
Memphis
Tenn
Worcester
Maas
Columbus
Ohio
Office of Supernumerary
Bose
Catenegie Library
Board of Education
Lord Brougham
House of Commons
Famour
T. M. Landrum
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Department of Physical Training
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