Atlanta Hosts Organizing Committee For New Currency System
Atlanta today hosts the organization committee of the new currency plan. John Skelton Williams arrives to join David Houston and W. G. McAdoo in hearings on Atlanta as a candidate for a federal regional bank. The three Southern-born men sit as judges of Atlanta’s case, praising the city as the financial capital of the Southeast and entering the contest confident of winning.
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Organization Committee of the New Currency System
John Skelton Williams
David Houston
Agriculture
W. G. McAdoo
the Treasury
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National Banks OF
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Atlante
Gulf of Mexico
Mercantre Agenciad
New Orleans
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Detroit
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Minneapolis
Notable Financiers Endorse Her Claims Abroad
Outside Georgia financiers of national renown have volunteered their endorsement of her claims. Preparations are made to ensure the stay of the distinguished guests is worthwhile socially. The Constitution welcomes them on behalf of Atlanta. The president could not have chosen three Americans better suited to reshape the currency system. their mission is epochal and in capable hands.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Lincoln celebrated on 105th birth anniversary nationwide
The nation marked the 105th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth with ceremonies across the north east and west. Southern respects were paid in spirit, reflecting on his statesmanship and patriotism. His legacy is praised as a corrective to modern political flaws and racial prejudice.
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Abraham Lincoln
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South
Lincoln
Valhalla
Black Heroes in Monroe Disaster Define Courage
A white survivor recounts the bravery of the negro crew members of the Monroe who perished off Norfolk. He praises their calm, selfless conduct as they handed life belts to others and faced death with smiles, declaring true heroism crosses color lines.
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Norfolk
Dowie’s march on stirs Illinois town bans public acts
The Zion City council enacts a Puritan style ordinance banning loud solicitations, public kissing, slit skirts, and short sleeves on streets. The piece notes Dowie’s influence in a changing moral climate while referencing Bryan and Villa in a broader political mood.
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John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Illinois
Atlanta
John Brown
Valentine Day in Song and Country Life
A lyric voiced by a mother to her child blends affection with daily life and endless love. The piece contrasts sentimental praise with rustic troubles as a Western writer notes spring snow shoveling and rough chores. A local paper reports a lighthearted ghost tale about a ham theft and a citizen’s alertness.
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Whitsett Courier
Winter Dreams and Spring Cleaning in Hill City
A clashing miscellany mixes verse snippets, local color, and scattered tales from Hill City. A man named Dad Harris sheds his beard after twenty years, a band of quips and poems lingers on seasonal change, and readings note Jack London’s raw fish anecdote amid playful local musings.
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Hill City
Harris
Texas
Mirabeau Early Life and Bold Defiance in Court
The article recounts Mirabeau’s tumultuous youth, a family feud and imprisonment, a series of romantic liaisons with Sophie de Monnier, and his audacious defense in court. It notes a 1777 seduction conviction, a five-year sentence, and his 1782 compensation after challenging the proceedings, leading to his later prominence during the French Revolution.
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Amelie Ve Martane
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Chambre Des Comptes
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Amsterdam
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Puntalier
Marquis de Monnier
Besancon
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Pontalier
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Chamber of la Tournelle
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Lombarde
M. de Monnier
Madame du Monnier
Madame de Monnier
Gien Unti
Aix
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Not Knowing and the Path to Purpose and Courage
A reflective piece by Hy Gheorghe Matthew Adams urges readers to replace Not Knowing with conviction that their work is worthwhile. It argues that purposeful service and confident use of abilities grant direction, reducing fear of failure and guiding steady progress toward success.
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Hy Gheorghe Matthew Adams
The Last Word quarrel over ages on the street
Two women in a friendly street meeting argued about their ages and exchanged harsh words. One finally broke the dispute with a conciliatory line claiming she never knew her mother, suggesting the other might have been the heartless parent who deserted her as a baby.
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San Francisco
Wall Street Journal Aims Atlanta for Regional Bank Status
The Wall Street Journal argues Atlanta should host the southeastern regional reserve bank, detailing strong growth in banking, deposits, and commerce. It cites Atlanta’s rising banking capital, post office receipts, and deposits surpassing many major cities, supported by expert accounting and transport links.
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Wall Street Journal
Atlanta
The Folly of Price Cutting
Hy John Lee Mobin argues that producing staple goods with broad distribution and aggressive advertising is essential. He warns that price cutting undermines dealers, harms long term market stability, and ultimately hurts consumers and manufacturers alike. He urges selective salesmanship, fair pricing, and sustained national advertising to build durable market leadership.
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John Lee Mobin
Supreme Court of the United States
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Deaser
Madison School Board Exonerates Aiken in 1914 letters
In 1914 Morgan County officials protest a Constitution report about Professor Crawford Aiken of Bostwick. The letter from school leaders and CM Barnett requests prominence and a withdrawal of a false remark about a flogging incident, asserting Aiken’s high standing and asking amends to the deceased’s family. The paper notes it had corrected the error.
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C. E. Aiken
Bostwicksh School
County Board of Education
Board of Education
Florida
Bird
Amergan County Schools
Madison
Pralaetor Alten
Crawford Alken
Bostwick
Alten
Morgan County
Crawford Aikan
Jrostwick
Morgan Sanity
Forrestinn
Barnett
Editorial Praise for Constitution on Negro Health Issue
A health editor salutes The Constitution for its incisive piece on the negro community and disease in New Orleans. The writer says the editorial should spur liberal action and calls the newspaper a powerful force for humanity and betterment.
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P. Tetreeld
New Orleans
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