Newspaper notices and satire clippings from 1910 Constitution
A late 19th to early 20th century collection shows The Constitution’s New York and Atlanta operations, subscriber notices, and editorials. It notes offices on Broadway and Park Row, a telegraph address, and traveling reps. It cites political humor about Mayor Gaynor, Dr. Cook, Halley’s comet, and Roosevelt, Taft, and Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Viattora
Broadway
Twenty-ninth Street
Thiry-eighth Street
Forty-second Street
Aly
No. 1 Park Row
Madson Square
Atlanta Bond Vote Urges Citizens to Save Home and Destiny
A February 15 municipal election appeal argues that voting yes on the bonds preserves home and family, secures sewerage and water, funds Grady Hospital, and funds schools. It warns failure to vote imperils Atlanta’s destiny and public health, urging all registered voters to cast an aye ballot.
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Mmanhood
Atlanta
Coust
Ppacions
Grady Hospital
City Council
Chamber OF Commerce
Bond Commission
Crusade for Equal Voice of Southern Methodist Women
A dramatic plea from the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church South women for legal equality with male laity. About 900,000 women support missions and own property yet lack final say in church legislation. Backed by leaders like Dr James W Lee, they recall the northern conference granting women voting rights and seek parity without demanding male roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
South
Women's Home Mission Society
Savannah
General Conference
James W. Lee
The Problem of the Working Girl in Atlanta
A discussion of white working girls in Atlanta, their needs and education, with emphasis on two relief efforts. A community boarding house under the Young Women's Christian Association offers shelter and affordable living, while a free night school teaches elementary subjects. The school, led by Laura Morgan White, meets evenings at 7, with sixteen students enrolled and free supper provided under protective supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Young Women’s Christian Association
Mijas Laura Morgan White
Bundeys
Echool
Women’s Exchange
Ofr Ochee
Joseph
curb homicidal mania in georgia letter to curb gun crime
Judge F C Fosters letter urges Georgia and other states to legislate to curb homicidal mania. He argues current doctrine limits punishment and permits murderers to escape. He advocates repealing broad gun rights, making pistol carrying a crime, and strengthening court procedures to ensure conviction and certainty of punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Foster
Georgia
Foster
United States
Frances Willard Day Celebrated by Cartersville WCTU
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Cartersville Ga plans Frances Willard Day on February 17 with speakers Mrs W H Felton Mrs Sam Jones Mrs W Noel Mrs A B Conyers and Mrs George Aubrey taking part Rev W Dean and Rev Sam Dean will lead the program Bowling Alley Closed. J W B Roberts of Mittedgeville indicted for allowing minors to bowl without parental consent. He was tried by Judge Foute, fined 25 dollars, and moved the alley afterward.
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Willard
Carteraville
The
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Frances Wilard
Thhe
W. HH. Felton
Sam Jones
Noel
Sam. Dean
Cartersville
J—W. BR. Roberts
Mittedgeville
Foute
Troberte
Valentine Verses and Rural Rhythms From Billville
The Billville page prints verse snippets and local verse prose about spring longing and weather, plus a humorous anecdote about a wedding misstep. It notes Valentine Day sentiments wane for the Old Philosopher while youth enjoy the holiday, and a light tale recalls a wedding scene where a mistaken embrace occurs.
NO MORE ATLANTA TRIPS FOR EMORY STUDENTS
Emory College in Oxford Georgia ends campus railroad spur traffic as Georgia Railroad torn up easing campus disruption. Students face longer trips to Covington for trains while Young J Ren church nears completion eliminating need to move material by rail. Judge in Topeka rules against insurance company trust claim regarding Eldridge rating bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Georgia
Emory College
Oxford
Young Allen Memorial
Georgia Railroad
Rome
Chapel
Atlanta
Covington
J. Ren
Topeka
Kas
Dano
United States District Court
Jackson
Kansas
Eldridge Rating Bureau
Hutchens Read Mitchell Case Record
W. H. Mitchell of Thomas County indicated an appeal seeks clemency and will be filed with the Georgia Prison Commission at an early date. He asked Chairman G. R. Hutchens to read the record. Hutchens said he would. The commission will not act until a properly filed petition is received.
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W. H. Mitchell
Thomas County
Prison Commission of Georgia
G. R. Hutchens
Hutchens
Mitchell
Certificates of Honor for Boy Corn Growers
Governor Brown and state officials will sign and send certificates of honor to top corn club boys this year. Score cards and contest regulations go from the State College of Agriculture to participating youths. Each boy selects an acre and attends to it personally while agencies and counties contribute prizes to spur effort. Farmers offer additional prizes to stimulate achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Jere M. Pound
T. G. Hudson
State College of Agriculture
Corn Club
United States Department of Agriculture
Gountied
Withdrawal of murder charge against Lt. Stone in Augusta case
The murder charge against Lieutenant William Stone, U.S.A., in the Charles W. Hickman case in Augusta was withdrawn this afternoon by Augusta Police Chief Elliott. Stone was transferred to Maryland authorities and returned to an institution after escaping custody on January 28. The report notes Stone’s prior service in the Philippines and Cuba and mentions a separate Rhodes Scholarship news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Mrorugi
Noware
William A Stone
Aim
Br Cnanes
Hickman
Augusta
Elliott
Stone
Maryland
AtKep
Stone Haa
Philippines
Cuba
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Rocliday
Constitution Bullding
Antelda
Washington Bureau of the Constitution
Hibbs Building
Fifteenth Street
John Corrigan
W. W. Blackburn
Charlie Murphy
Dr. Cook
Mayor Gaynor
Tre
Halley
United States Senate
St. Valentine's
New York Cotton Exchange
Joe Cannon
Mr. Morgan
Roosevelt
Europe
Germany
England
Taft
Aldrich
Kentucky
Jacksonville Times-Union
Mke
Grady
Crusade OF Southern Women Methodists
Georgea
Violeta
Lota
Man
Cee
Valentine
Bljlville
Billsville
Johnnie
Ike
Billville
Whitsell
Arthur Aull
Bateman
Los Angeles
Cal
Matilda Fame
J. C. Bateman
Belgium
Reey Ak
M. F. Woodrow
Oxford University
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