Absolute Power for Atlanta Fire Chief Under New Rule
The Atlanta board of firemasters voted to grant Chief W. B. Cody full authority to appoint and promote firefighters, ending political influence in selections. A new training school will vet applicants, while the chief reports actions to the board. Also approved were a gasoline tank project, stricter residency requirements, a modest raise for 1.42. Hooks, and a cutting torch purchase for swift entry.
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Atlanta
Board of Firemasters
W. B. Cody
Cody
Agle
Jesse W. Armistead
Johnacn
Edwin F. Johnson
Frank Reynolds
Means Street
Frank A. Pittman
Hmit
Aix Pinaths
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Erzerum Forts Stormed by Russian Forces Capture City
Lott found guilty of murdering his son in Douglas Georgia with a mercy recommendation. Trial featured a dramatic open court prayer for the children and testimony alleging self defense and insanity due to prolonged drinking. Lott claimed his sons stole his earnings and abused him. the jury deliberated about an hour and a half. Sentencing to follow later in the week with life imprisonment the possible penalty.
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G. Wash Lott
W. L. Lott
Lott
Guru
Alain
Maken
Tle
Ufe
Atlanta
Two Explosions Riot of Nitroglycerin Disaster in Ohio and West Virginia
February 16 reports from Olmstead Falls near Cleveland show Charles Baker, manager for Washington Torpedo Company, blown to bits when 800 quarts of nitroglycerin detonated as he entered the storehouse. The blast shattered the area, injuring farmer Reuben Hall and destroying Baker’s vehicle and the building. In St Albans W Va W S Roberts fell while carrying nitroglycerin cans and was blown to pieces as the explosion echoed to Charleston, with no other injuries reported.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Charles Baker
Washington Torpedo Company
Washington
Olmstead Falls
Baker
Reuben Hall
Sharleaton
W. Va
W. S. Roberts
Marietta
St. Albans
Charleston
Advertising has made you trust printed claims and brands
Advertising has reshaped consumer choice by promoting articles with established merit and trademarks. Readers form opinions from ads, then verify claims before purchasing, treating advertising as a safety guide in buying. The Constitution urges checking ads to save time and money and to buy at lower prices in featured pages.
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Tead
Erzerum Falls to Russians in Caucasus War
London reports Erzerum, Armenia's main city, has fallen to Russian forces after a five day assault described as unprecedented by Grand Duke Nicholas. The capture opens routes toward Persia and Mesopotamia, affecting British positions near Kut-el-Amara and Bagdad. Western fronts see continued trench fighting and bombardments around Ypres, Tahure, and Champagne.
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Armenia
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von der Goltz
Brxerum
Persia
Bagdad
Kud-el-Amara
Tigris
England
Mesopotamia
Lake Urumia
Perals
Kut-el-Amara
Erzrerum
Caucasus
Braerum
Berlin
Ypres
Champagne
Tohure
Paris
Tahure
Durasso
Easad Pasha
Strumitnn
Bulgaria
Petrograd
Pies Im Belgium
Army
Champagnes
Bonds urged by doctors for Greater Grady hospital
The Physicians' Club of Atlanta passed a unanimous resolution at the Piedmont hotel banquet to launch a bond campaign for a larger Grady hospital. The group will petition city council to call a bond election in the early spring, aiming for a facility to serve the growing city for ten to fifteen years.
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Physicians’ Club
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Frank Eskridge
Stave Harris
George C. Minell
BR. R. Daley
Marion Benson
Walpole Brewer
Brewer
Fulton County’ Medical Society
Medical Society
Atlanta
Indorses
R. R. Daley
South
Berpon
Harris
Mekrkige
Tor
Iseut
Physiciane’ Club
Wey
Council
Methodists Debate Lifting Prohibition On Dancing
Representatives at Evanston warn that the Methodists South view the dancing ban as outdated while reforms remove explicit prohibitions in the doctrinal paragraph. Leaders Parker Denny and Tulett note other branches retain dress and entertainment constraints and stress reinterpreting founder Wealey’s legacy amid broader church changes.
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Methodist Church, South
Conference of Union of Methodism
Evanston
Fitzgerald S Parker
Epworth League
Nashville
Collins D. Denny
Wilbur F. Tulett
Vanderbilt University
The
Parker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
South
Wealey
Methodist Church
Oxford
Church of All Ages
Submarine Controversy Delays Lusitania Settlement Talks
Washington officials warn that the Lusitania settlement is not final as Germany’s new submarine pledge raises questions on safety assurances for neutrals and noncombatants. Secretary Lansing and Ambassador von Bernstorff exchange views amid ongoing negotiations and potential delays.
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Cac
United States
Lanning
Lusitania
Count von Bernatorff
Berlin
Count ‘von Bernstorff
Lansing
Charges Against Dr Eichelberger Branded as Common Liar
Controversy erupts over Dr G W Eichelberger’s charge that Burwell and others formed a liquor interests caucus aimed at defeating Harris and prohibition allies. Burwell calls the charges wicked fabrication while Blackburn labels them an absolute fabrication and a political dodge. The Anti-Saloon League report in The Commonwealth cites a November Atlanta meeting with unnamed informants. Eichelberger promises proof in next Commonwealth issue.
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Fulton County
Georgia
State Anti-Saloon League
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Ie Autidaioon
Longus
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Imiaa Mirerep En Jones
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Miri
Mobro
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Commonwealth
Anti-Baloon League
Net Harrie
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Burwell
Bichalparger
Blackburn
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Burnetts
Hichalberger
Anti-Saloon League
Hurwell
Mit
Paton
Mx Burwell
Nine killed in Mexia theater collapse and fire
Mexia Texas February 16 nine persons were killed and several injured when a theater building collapsed before an art exhibit opening. A gas explosion ignited the ruins as fire followed. The dead include B Wiesner superintendent of public schools and his wife and child and O B Bruton principal.
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Mexia
Texas
Versons
Wiesner
O. B. Bruton
Brincipal
Winnsboro
Imegroh
Macon Law Enforcement calls for Friday whisky meeting
Macon Georgia February 18 Special The Macon Law Enforcement rescue led by R F Willingham calls a mass meeting in the city auditorium Friday night to press city and county authorities to stop whisky sales in Macon. Dr W L Pickard and Dr W N Ainsworth will speak as the Din late Kilaghers incident sparks anger over whisky.
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Macon Law Enforcement Rescue
R. F. Willingham
W. l. Pickard
Mercer University
W. N. Ainsworth
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Kling
Misa Rosa Lee Eubanks
Second Street
D. B. Bronam
Charles Brunner
Dr. Ainsworth
Mas Eubanks
Mathews
Grand Jury
Branam
Ivin Jones
Recorder's Court
Framps and Dowdies Barred as Missionaries By the Latin-Americans
Panatia February 1. American missionary societies consider sending women workers to Latin America but must avoid unpresentable persons. Senorita Eifian Cortes speaks at the Aimie Peon, urging careful selection and strong language skills for service, stressing need for exceptional preparation before missionary work.
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Panatia
American Missionary Societies
Latin America
Senorita Eifian Cortes
Washington Forecast for Georgie Fair Weather
The Washington forecast calls for fair weather with moderate temperatures on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures are expected to stay comfortable with light winds, and skies should remain largely clear across the region.
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Washington
Georgie
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