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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1916

Page

6

Trainmen Seek $10 Million Advance in Wages Across Nation

Chicago February 1 A formal statement by executive committees of the Association of Western Railways outlines trainmen demands for an eight hour day as a wage advance costing railways about 160 million dollars annually. It argues the goal is overtime pay rather than shorter hours, involving 100000 men over 80000 miles, with a potential strike warned as the greatest industrial catastrophe. The request signals a 20 percent wage increase and arbitration, with overtime boosts of 15 to 16 percent.

Chicago Association of Western United States Canada Pable Itate Market Brethood Tiefs Muitany Brotherhoods Berg Lemaniy

New Muscones mill to rise at Columbus center streets

Plans progress for a large mill by Muscones Manufacturing at the center of Columbus near Broad and Fourteenth. Contract work advances with debris cleared and fencing, while surrounding street activity signals expected initiation. The project costs around 5000 dollars and draws significant city attention.

Foltrbus Bebroas Olumbus Muscones Manufacturing Company Dawson Inter

Murder Secret Untold Evidence In Looming Case

A fragmentary report sketches a crime tale with references to a murder, coma, and unnamed individuals. Disjointed phrases hint at a local investigation, a missing motive, and a tense courtroom or police sequence as details remain unclear in the mangled text.

Savannah Harbor funding plan detailed

A fragment discusses a proposal to spend about 545000 on Savannah Harbor. The text appears scrambled with several garbled phrases and names, mentioning committees and possible or port related actions. No clear date or full institutional context is evident.

Thieves Steal Safe Full of Cash and Gems

A February theft in Penassi 4 reports burglars carried a 900 monetary unit safe from residence of Wo Lammant GuPont, taking cash and jewelry to a second floor room. Police say the job was well planned, with valuables including jewelry and a 900 unit sum seized.

Inet Lammant GuPont Penassi Ivetae

Wireless Report Of Submarine K-9 Sighting Near Key West

Washington reports a submarine K-9 is safe and proceeding to Key West under steam. Naval message from Captain Simpson says the destroyer Sterritt is steering south at 10 knots toward Florida with no casualties or assistance needed. The Tallahassee, four submarines, and other ships have entered Charleston harbor after the K-9 separated from the submarine tender.

Washington Key West Fla Naval Navy Department Simpson Sterritt Key Wert Howes Rock Wigmi Nay Department Daniels Semreb Antity Tallahassee Ape Challston Harbor

Will Invite Wilson to Speak in Macon

Macon on February 1 Special 11 President Wilson is to be invited to speak in Macon if he comes south on his present tour of the country The matter was taken up with Secretary William Johnson of the chamber of commerce This warning by Surran Ro Fills chairman of the county democratic executive committee and it is understood other public organizations will invite the chief executive to speak here It has been four years since Mr Wilson has been in Macon but he has many warm personal friends here.

Macon Wootrow Wilson Ia Vicon W Iil Johnson Chamber of Commerce Surran Ro Democratic Executive Committee Whison

West Point Funeral for Collins Family Member

The obituary notes the death of a West Point resident from complications after a brief illness. She was the youngest daughter of the late William Collins, an early settler, and she leaves a husband and children. The service was held at Linewood and relatives gathered at the family home.

West Pont Woo William Collins West Point Breiner Harvey Collins Linewood

Complex 19th Century Property Transfers Recorded

A long list of warranty deeds documents transfers across McDaniel estate and nearby streets. Notable parcels include land along Apple Avenue, Orchard Street, and Land Lot 17, with transfers involving Charles W. Eddison, Frank Garroux, and others. Dates range from 1814 to 1918 with values noted in several entries, and several parcels describe partial interests and multiple lot lines in Seventeenth District and adjacent blocks.

George & Drummond South Wide Street McDaniel Cofeld Inventment Company John Hendarson Worlale Apple Avenue Orchard Street Ince Charles W. Eddison Parsons Astreet BhoUti Mary Lynch Mwi Vdgeward Avenue Percy John Kearle Trust Company Southean Wighland Killian Street Waldo Killian Maida Streets Howell Fannth Mattle Howell Sullvan McCon Curtia Riohara John Warley Deraoit Farmpall Street Richard Frank Garroux Crank Carraug Carros Street Howell Mul Road Horthide Garraux Street Howell MI Garraux Horsh Carraux Street oak—Mealty ‘Trust Company Wilitan Tontak Int Pratt Street Cilmer Street Abe Gilmer Street TF Wills Jules Gessner Muth Ile Pickert Street Walle

Italian Ship Caserta Brings Mounted Guns To New York

The Italian steamship Caserta arrived from Genoa and Naples carrying two 36 inch naval guns mounted on its after deck. This marks the fourth Italian steamer to arrive with mounted guns at this port in recent weeks. Guns were covered with canvas at quarantine amid heavy rain. passengers noted the crew stood sail watch during the voyage.

New York Caserta Genoa Naples Ema

Atlanta Strides From Day 10 Day at Court House

Recorded business disclosed a major change of property involving In eld Apartments of Toman Fark and frontage on Edgewood Avenue. The two story building fronts 141 feet with annual rental around 15 000. Judge Candler held a large interest in nearby frame dwellings on Edgewood avenue north boulevard, while other deals await in the near future.

Court House Ineld Toman Fark Edgewood Avenue Joan & Candler Equity Line Oliely Avenue Hurt Street Intman Puk Perry W W Reid Nob Burke Candler North Boulevard Porthide Eidgewood Avenue

Trial of Mrs Mohr Nearing Its Close

The trial of Mrs Mohr and two defendants, Geet Brown and Henry Spelman, for the murder of her husband Frank, nears its end. Witnesses have been called. Brown and Spelman’s lawyers expect to present more testimony tomorrow as the case proceeds toward a verdict or next steps.

Three Cabs Struck in Accident. Horse Killed

A car traveling on Fort Arthur street collided with three cabs and a horse was killed. The driver was thrown into the street and unable to be located at an early hour. The cabs were damaged and the vehicle fled toward Marietta street. The incident involved drivers M White and Bh Fovhin. A white vehicle remained missing after the crash.

Forarth Street Peachires Street Ard kAtns Marietta Street

Local Want Ad Rates In The Constitution

Classified ads outside Atlanta priced at six ordinary words per line with a two line minimum. Discontinuance must be in writing and phone orders not accepted. The paper tracks ad insertions to protect both parties.

Tinsertion Atlanta Wposi Constitution Office

May Executors Deed and land transfer details

Fragmentary record shows a May Executors Deed involving Luia Little by executor to LR and Abbie Reid. Describes land parcels on Avon avenue and Forrest road in the Seventh district with measurements 53 feet by 184 feet and 876 feet from a corner, dated January 1916.

Ator Illa Stevens Avon Avenue Gly Fire Engine House Luia Little LR and Abbie Reid Agrea Teenth Forrest Road

Lost and found notices mix of pets and items

A garbled lost and found column lists pets and items with rewards. Entries mention a white collie puppy near Peachtree, a bull pup with a red collar, a light brown collie with a white ring, a brindle English bull pup, a brooch with diamonds, and monogrammed items. Contact details appear as phone numbers or streets.

Peachtree Lusso Entore Buck Wood Langston Beachires Eindie Bouton Bull Collin Dog Louise Connally

Madame de Lyle Scientist and Smrttunial Medium Ad

Fragmentary ad text advertises Mme de Lyle as a scientist and medium at a listed street address. Mentions beauty products and skin care claims. Includes scattered pricing and product lines such as sanitahium and wax items, plus references to grooming and clothing items.

Madame DE Lyle Ditonan Xwo Duora Fom Peachtree Hovis Bob Materatin Sanitahium Michall Valaire Cottersan Mri & Hevelier Luce Mt

Help Wanted Broad Classified Advertisements

Dense, spotty 1920s style job ads listing multiple positions in sales, trades, and management across stores, offices, and trades. Includes electricians, barbers, shoemakers, solicitors, salesmen, and banking roles with salaries, locations, and brief requirements. Continuous line breaks mimic OCR.

Booker T Washington Memorial Booklets Offered for Sale

Advertises two memorial booklets about Booker T Washington. prices listed as 226 and 4 dollars. Claims agents needed to sell up to forty books daily, with earnings potential from zero to 310 dollars. References to multiple names and locations appear garbled.

Himself Fred Exitkh Ik L Pilliips Booker T Washington Tora Vittur Walton ST

ANMOCS MR BOOKKEEPER SEEKING CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT TRAINING

An advertisement offers part time study to become a certified public accountant. It claims tuition credits and extension courses through Umea University and a state campaign role requiring responsible representation. Contact Mr Andres Heel Arsley for details at Curlless Chemical Co in New York City.

Cabas Waynes Becomig Apare Umea University Extension Higher Andres Heel Arsley Creden Qala Curlless Chemical Co Sirest New York City

Situations Wanted Ad Offers Various Positions

A scanned page shows multiple old style SITUATION WANTED notices. It lists applicants such as a practical mechanic with wagon and furniture experience and a shipping clerk, a competent farmer stockman seeking dairy work, a hardware clerk, and an office worker with bookkeeping skills. Contact details reference The Constitution office for rates and submission.

Spring Street Macon Chamber of Commerce Athanta Faung Johnson Aden Ecaperlenca Sears Addresa J Care Constitution Wade Iano Kadmweman Price House Addreas

Help Wanted A miscellany of job adverts

A dense page of classified help wanted notices offering training for barber, millinery, postal, and clerical positions. Includes promises of paid learning, free catalogs, and examinations. mentions institutions in Washington DC, Rochester, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and New York. Numerous generic calls for men women and youths, with ages and skills varied.

Baltimore Washington New York Fonds Earl Hopkins Washington DC Jacksonville Harbor West Boyesonville Fla Muler College Fortuna Pew Waters Constitution Hara Whlia Institute Dept Rochester Franklin Institute Dept Ken Haluema Mtg Jacksonville Flo Atlanta F & Constitution Presner Auburn New York Millinery School Mra Carlion Nhree Uniswa Treglia Way Whitehall Dent Himpall House Central Avenue

Job Clearing House Ad Seeks Local Help at Chamber

An early 20th century classified notice invites business men to the Clearing House for Employment at 611 Chamber of Commerce building in Atlanta. It lists hours from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday and notes $30 to $1 pm for positions, urging applications for available posts.

Wasta Gein Stene Chamber of Commaerce Ivy Atlanta Misa M_ Glearing House Chamber of Phanes Alin Rovidun Needle Addrewn Constitution Chamber of Commerce

Wanted Cash Paid for Furniture and Goods

Local ad notes cash payments for various items including furniture, shoes, and clothing. Indicates a cash buyer located at 166 De sioeeses I, offering high prices for secondhand goods and used items.

Scatiare 166 Sioeeses Giate Furniture

Poultry Seed and Pet Stock Listings and Notices

Classified ad style list of livestock and farming items for sale and loan notices. Items include Berkshire hogs, Jersey bull, mules, horses and wagons, dogs, cattle, pecan trees, and farm equipment. Also loans for real estate with agents and firms named.

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