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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
10
The case against Dr W A Starnes for violations of Harrison antimorticate law was continued until February 21 by Judge Newman in federal court. The postponement followed the court being tied up with an important civil case consuming its time.
Hundreds flee floodwaters across southwestern Arkansas as Cummins and Gould struggle with rising Arkansas river levels. Two hundred refugees crowd remaining sturdy buildings near Gould while convicts at Cummins are moved to high ground. relief boats and steamers race to reach isolated settlements amid near freezing temperatures.
President Wilson urged Congress to deliver a larger, more effective national defense. He argued modern wars rely on science and organization, not just enthusiasm, and praised the navy's readiness and the United States' geographic position.
The sum of 64775 has been pledged for the grand opera guarantee fund with 78000 still needed. The Atlanta Mule Festival association reports guarantors are responsible and unlikely to pay more than pledged, and seats are reserved for guarantors before public sale. Interested locals may contact President W. Peel of the Music Festival association to place names on the guarantee list.
A public appeal urges stronger laws to end lynchings in Georgia. The speaker warns of grave harm and calls on citizens to support anti lynching movements, noting the governor’s limited powers under existing laws and urging decisive action.
The governor states laws limit his power over lynching to martial law only when civil authorities request aid. He says civil authorities never asked for help, and he has urged judges and juries to act to deter lynching. He emphasizes the need to strengthen laws, clarifies he is not a candidate, and notes Governor Harris has yet to decide on recommendations to the general assembly.
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