Harris seeks another term to finish work in Macon
Governor Harris presents his record before voters, detailing accomplishments of his administration and urging reelection to complete ongoing projects.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
1
Harris challenges Hardman in Georgia debate
Governor Harris urged Dr. L G Hardman to accept a joint statewide debate, promising to meet him in every county and split time for speeches in a single day. Hardman, undecided, said he had nothing to say and would not reveal acceptance at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Hardman
Macon
L. G. Hardman
Overnor
Hardmes
Georgia
Hardmen
Georgia Governor Harris Announces Run For Re Election
Magon Ga February 7 Special Governor Nat HB Harris told a crowd in the auditorium he is a candidate to succeed himself. He outlined state railroad policy on leasing or selling property and discussed the navisability issue. He shared the Stripling pardon incident and delivered a straightforward message focusing on achievements and ongoing projects. He urged Georgians to join in advancing the state and to strive to be a citizen of the Empire State of the South. Continued on Page Four.
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Magon
Nat HB. Harris
Whiga
Stats Railroad
Macon
Atate
Georgia
Empire
South
Pergon
Commonwealth of Ours
Emory Gift Prompts Philadelphia Banker to Atlanta Visit
A Philadelphia banker, Charles C. Harrison Jr., visiting Atlanta, donated 31060 to Emory University after a weekend in the city. He met with P. Arkwright, Emory campaign chairman, and left a full subscription to support the university. Harrison, a well-known financier with Georgia ties, praised Atlanta’s progress and his gift as notably timely.
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Philadelphia
Druid Hills
Emory University
Charles C. Harrison, Jr
Palm Beach
Fla
Harrison
Atlanta
Arkwright
Emory
University
Pennsylvania
Mr. Arkwright
Hartlaon
Tme
Local Corporation Securities
University of Fennsylvania
West Philadelphia
Fennsylvaniaa
Memphis lawyers call for special session to impeach judge
In Memphis Tennessee on February 7 a mass meeting of lawyers adopted resolutions urging the governor to convene a special legislative session for the impeachment of Jesse Edgington judge of the Stirs county criminal court. The plan also calls for an investigation of Judge Palmer and Attorney General Bates. Edgington denied bribery allegations and said he will resign only after a full investigation is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Jesse Folgington
Stirst Criminal Court
Shalby County
W. Palmer
Sere Jcriminal Court
Newton Bates
Palmee
Stes
Operation to repair broken neck in Monroe county man
Jefferson Davis, a Monroe county farmer in Knoxville, underwent surgery to repair a broken neck after a fall from a horse. Doctors removed parts of two bones and say chances of recovery remain. The injury occurred last Thursday with diagnosis confirmed Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Jeffferson Davis
Monroe County
Tony
Advertising Reads More Readable and Trustworthy Says Publisher
The article argues that advertising has become more readable and reliable, evolving into a profession with literary quality. It claims readers now believe in ads and in the newspapers that print them, highlighting The Constitution as a trusted, clean home paper for reliable advertising.
Agreement Near Between Germany and United States
Washington February 7 President Wilson will review with his cabinet the latest German draft aimed at ending Lusitania negotiations. Berlin hopes for cooperation with the United States toward freedom of the seas before the war ends. Officials say wording changes may replace illegal with a comparable phrase to satisfy U.S. demands and to acknowledge wrongdoing without humiliating Germany. Secretary Lansing says new demands were raised as negotiations neared conclusion.
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London
von Papen
Franz von Papen
Washington
von Hintze
Mexico
Karl Beyla
von Hintse
President Huerta
Herwarth
Berlin
Major Langhorne
Germany
America
Palecy
Hidward Lyell Fox
James W. Gerard
Prince Hatsfeld
Kid Seidenburg
New York
Armel H
Myiveater
Maximilian Harden
Count von Hernstorff
Count von Sternburg
Count von Bernstorff
Dr. Dernburg
Herr Marden
Harden
Bey-Kid Weiter
Aloul Huerta
Bey-Eid
von Tanen
Fluerta
Huerta
Jean
Mexico City
Uerta
Jangherne
Fox
Cotenc
H Herwarth
Bertin
Langhorne
Lyell Fox
England
United States
Mary 2A
Retter
Edward Lyell
Edward Lyell Fox
Ates
Wilson
Lusitania
Lansing
White House
State Department
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United Statea
Germigny
Administration
Neutrala
Great Britain
Clairor
Cittizens
Cenier Zimmermann
Dr. Zimmermann
City workers freed to live outside Atlanta
The city council repealed the residency rule for city employees allowing staff to live anywhere, while department heads must remain city residents during service. An investigation into non residents in various departments prompted a plan to suspend enforcement until July 1 to allow moves. The council also debated tax-payment reporting and refunds on already collected taxes.
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General Council
Atlanta
Council
Pred Woodall
Jesse W. Armistead
Councian
Frank Reynolds
Woodall
Tax Office
Health Board Leader Warns on Harrison Act Harshness
Secretary of Health Board expresses concern over the Harrison Act and urges cautious enforcement. A board meeting here will consider the drug situation, with doctors seen as key to a successful solution and politics urged to stay out of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Opera fund over-subscribed as pledges pour in
The $70,000 guarantee to bring the Metropolitan Grand Opera to Atlanta for 1916 reached $71,025 by Monday night and is expected to approach $84,000. Atlanta Music Festival directors praise the record drive and note no solicitation beyond mailing notices. Subscriptions Monday totaled $83,425.00 with $69.00 in additional receipts.
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Metropolitan Grand Opera Company
Atlanta
Atlanta Music Festival
Aneocctation
Grand Opera
Webster
Borough
Ernest J. Lane
George Marcourt
Banff Mia
McCormick Cileford L
John Oliver
George L. Pratt
Wardian
Hadenpencer A
James W. ‘Agfish
Distiller's Sentence Commuted by Wilson in Raleigh Case
John F. Palmer who was sentenced in Raleigh North Carolina in June to a year and a day for illicit distilling has had his sentence commuted by President Wilson to expire at once. His sentence was six months but after serving part he chose a longer term in Atlanta and was resentenced. Fred Gerbst of the Federal prison provided a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Palmer
Raleigh N.C
Wilson
Atlanta
Fred Gerbst
Conference on narcotic hospital plan discussed in Macon
Governor Harris and Dr. Howard Williams weighed calling a full health board meeting to address the narcotic hospital issue. Dr. Roy Harris defended the department’s out patient plan, arguing Blalock's objections misread his stance while warning of cruel outcomes under the Harrison act.
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Macon
Harris
Howard Williams
Health Board
Roy Harris
Blalock
Harrison
Internal Revenue
A. C. Blalock
State Department
Barr
Atlanta
Wilams
Williams
Pinne
State Board of Health
Mornday
Peter F. Bahnsen
M. L. Brittain
Robert B. Maddox
Babnsen
Maddox
Allied Guns Bombard German Lines in France and Belgium
Allied artillery pounded German positions near Het Saa Steenstraete and in Artois and Champagne. French batteries caused powerful explosions northeast of Arras and a big fire near Challerange. British forces bombarded trenches near the Ypres Roulers railway while Germans fired on Loos. Berlin says Austro-Hungarian troops fight on all fronts. Authorities fear an Allied air raid on Kiel.
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London
France
Belgium
Paris
Het Saa
Stéenetraete
Oise
Aisne
Artois
Champagne
Arras
Challerange
Berlin
Germany
CVD
Tenigit
Het Sax
Steenstraete
St. Laurent
Aiene
la Lisiere
Loos
Ypres- Bowlers Railway
la Basses Canal
Somme
le Basseo Canal
Lens
Weather Prophecy Forecast from Nineteenth Century Sheet
Weather prophecy reads fair and colder with a constancy of unsettled wording. It predicts fair skies on Tuesday and Wednesday, with cooler temperatures and light winds prevailing.
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Collector
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Recorder’s Court
T. J. Pattilo
Sata Board of Health
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Kiel
Leshington
Scorpia—Felsevkier
Inchea
Birmingham
Boatan
Baltimore
Charleston
Chicago
Denver
Galveston
Jacksonville
Louisville
Mobile
Bvile
Lear
New Grisons
Oklahoma
Pittsburg
Raleigh
St Louis
Clear
Shreveport
Ody
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