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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1916

Page

11

U S Army Air Service Declared Worthless

Senator Robinson accuses the U S Army Air Service of severe inefficiency and abuse. He cites letters between Col Reber and Capt Cowan and says favoritism and deceit tainted promotions and procurement. A Senate inquiry is ordered to probe the aviation corps and related court martial findings.

Washington Army Aviation Service Congress Senate Military Committee Robinson Arkansas Samuel Reher Cagies Petters Reber Arthur S Cowan San Diego San Francisco Lewis Geedler Menera Western Department Cowan Army Secretary of War Wilson Reder Good Ter Mberal Signal Corps Chargta Senate Senate Chamberlain Charmin Declard Clonmel

Britain asks banks to offer American securities to treasury

London February 18 officials announce that Reginald McKenna chancellor of the exchequer has appealed to banks across Great Britain to urge customers to provide all available American securities to the treasury. The move supports a program to stabilize the exchange with the United States and buy mer currency securities. Banks were thanked for already urging customers to sell and deposit securities for sale or loans, with deposits to be processed soon on terms previously purchased.

London Reginald McKenna Exchequer Great Britain The Treasury Mr McKenna Merl Fan Dollar Securitien United States Tha Treasury Smerlea

Premier of Australia joins Canadian privy council in Ottawa

Premier William Hughes of Australia, en route to London, was sworn in today by the Duke of Connaught as a Canadian privy councillor. He then sat with the Canadian cabinet to discuss imperial defense, the first time a foreign ministry member joined the dominion government, seen as strengthening British imperial unity.

Ottawa Wiliam H Hughes Australia London Duke of Connaught

Sisal Hemp Combine Charges Scrutinized by Senate Panel

Washington February 13 Senate agriculture committee heard charges and denials over the Yucatan sisal growers combine and the International Harvester Company. Advocates said growers formed to secure fair prices while Harvester and other buyers claimed the group held sisal for high prices and ousted US buyers. Witnesses described funds, letters of credit, and alleged use of money for arms.

Washington Senate Committee On Agriculture Yucatan Sisel Growers Combine International Harvester Company The Harvester Company New York Levy Mayer Chicago Carranza Mexico Walter L Fisher Intertor Arma Mexicana Alual Charles D Orth Victor Rendon Plymouth Ordige Company Yucattan Sul Wexler New Orleans Banka M'Cormick Cyria WH Mc Cormick Senate Wexco Sisal Avelino Montes Merida Montesor Elsal Harvester Montes Mantes Yucatart Bey Hirvester Company

Ousted Sheriff Defies Mississippi Governor

A 1871 Mississippi dispatch describes a tense standoff as an ousted sheriff defied the governor. The narrative notes attempts to install or replace officials, with references to adjutant general, state militia, and local authorities in a struggle over office control and authority amid disputed settlements and term limits.

Columbus Plans Playgrounds and Roadside Hearings

Columbus gears to build playgrounds while a central Georgia railroad dispute triggers a judge ordered injunction hearing this Saturday to decide if a temporary restraining order becomes permanent. In other news the city reservoir leaks cut gallons from 1,000,000 to about 120,900 in 24 hours as officials report the decline and county leaders push for senate rotation changes benefiting Muscogee and Marion counties.

Columbus Gerald Permarent Agaimat Central of Georgia Railroad Eleventh Street Cus Price Gilbert Senate Muscogee County Georgia Marion County

January Exports Valued at 175 656 877 Dollars

January export totals show 175 656 877 dollars in exports with a domestic share of 1 03881 and foreign 4144123. The data reflects port activity for the month, detailing trade figures for the period cited.

Wwdakoits Seoet

He Kills His Father for Striking Mother in Cleveland

February 1 Cleveland Ohio Arthur McKenzie charged with killing his father Joan McKenzie in their home after alleged drunken violence by the elder man against his wife. The father died from a broken neck after being struck, with physicians confirming death. Royal Astronomical Society announces charter change to allow women as fellows and associates.

Cleveland Ohi Arthur Mtcwensie Aleet Joan McKensie McKensis Mehensic

Secretaries of Child Labor Sparks Keating Owen Hearing

Advocates pressed the Keating Owen bill to bar child labor products from interstate commerce. W H Swift of Greensboro described a “mill secretary” as a farmer father who pockets mill wages earned by his children. He warned the practice could fade with better vagrancy enforcement. Doctors’ testimony split on age risks. many urged restrictions and enforcement of existing rules. The piece notes state bills raising child labor age and a labor disputes board proposal moving through the South Carolina senate.

Washington Senate W H Swift Greensboro Child Labor Committee of North Carolina Swift Columbia, & CC Kebiasts State Senate House Manning

Multilingual youth controls strike leaders in Brass workers dispute

Ansoma nd February 18 Joseph Gibel a youth who speaks seven languages holds influence in a strike of 2000 American Brass workers idle alongside 4000 idle. Grohol, not an employee, chairs a committee to prevent plans by company officials. A hall was rented for a meeting where an Industrial Workers speaker caused confusion before Grohol expelled him. Nationalities at the meeting included Russian Polish Slavish Hungarian Italian Greek German and American. A peaceful settlement efforts were pursued and Governor Holcomb declined state troops.

Ansoma Joseph Gibel Grohol No Wonabies Contern Toe Grohel Grokel Ita Catia Holcomb

Americans Urged to Equip Russ Hospital for Russian Army

A February 18 appeal from the American hospital and ambulance in Kos for 2000 to equip a hospital for the Russian army cites support from notable backers and Red Cross leadership. The plan, said to counter a hostile image of Americans toward Russians, would place the hospital under Grand Duchess Tatiana and Philip Newton, with the Red Cross unit in Russia heading the effort. The article traces proposed routes and counties involved, noting significant logistical twists and the broad regional scope of the drive.

New York Kos Robert Ba Carlolas Murray Bath Sbert Mcvorm K Alton Harker Theodore Woosesch de Sare Rusa United States Gyven Tte Per Belliger Russa Thas Tatiana Omar Ichwart Hrebut Br Philip Newta Wecrals Evar American Red Cross Ross Sia Hav Island Magas

Atlanta's Strides in Brookhaven Drive Improvements

The Charles P Glover agency reported Brookhaven Drive improvements and a sale of lot No 8 in subdivision 8. Eugene Kelley sold the lot to J EC Pedder, who plans early development on a 100 by 408 foot site near the Capital City Country Club. Pedder, adjoining owner, maps a future residence as Brookhaven Drive gains four inch, water bound upgrades.

Brookhaven Charles P Glover Brookhaven Drive Eugene Kelley C 8 Candler J EC Pedder Bradstreets Glover Agency Pedder Capital City Country Club

Transfers and Deeds Set For Decatur and Kirkwood Lands

A chaotic list of property deeds and transfers from Decatur and nearby towns notes parcels in Decatur, Kirkwood, and surrounding areas. Entries include transfers of lots on Greenwood Avenue, addresses along May Avenue and Warren Street, and various lots in eighteenth and fifteenth districts dated 1916 through 1945.

Bates Avenue Boulevard DeKalb Arsily R. Roberts Hedgerose Heights Company Kirkwood Warren Street Trott Street Robert L Daniel Wo Bank of Decatur Greenwood Avenue College Avenue Celege Avenue Collegevenue T Bowen Harriet DeVversaus Meade Forde Jann Benjamin F Daniel Robert J. Daniel Eant Alde Collego Avenuue

Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution

Classified rates and rules for placing want ads in The Constitution. Instructions detail minimum word counts, return phone contact, payment timing, and staff assistance for wording. Includes phone numbers and note on discontinuance in writing.

Ebey May

Stolen Dodge Touring Car and Misc Lost Items

Lost and found notice items include a 1916 Dodge touring car with serial number 33048 and extra rims. Also listed are a rug and blanket blown from a fourth floor, a pen and engraved keepsakes, a pearl and sapphire crescent pin, and a reward for recovery. Contact Joe Goldsmith Jr at 46 N North Ave, Atlanta, or phone numbers provided for leads.

Dodge Joe Goldsmith North Ave Atlanta Mariborou Losi Kewara Munna Aleny Abd i Aith

Life and Business Classified Fragments in Atlanta

A garbled OCR page lists varied entries from services to advertisements. Items mention paintings, candles, cakes, home rehabilitation, private sanatoriums, courtship, fashion and sewing, beauty services, and several professional cards. Names include Madame D Lyle, Brewster Howell Heyman, and places like Whitehall Street and Auburn Avenue in Atlanta.

Cain Bukonel Lyle Bimpson Street Peachree da Spataka Whitehall Atlanta Gil Ravernier Auburn Avenue Mme Valalre Nored Moura Mino Whitehall Mra Palmer Emorel Colés Gar A. Warnell Whitehalt Sc Ddwin Marietta

Notice of Dissolution and Public Check Alert

Special notice announces dissolution by mutual consent of the firm Morgan- Bulierd Bros & Teen with new management at 21 Decatur Street. It warns the public not to cash checks bearing the signature of Mrs Elle Baer or Dr K Baer, dated February 17, 1916.

Smith Hennett Jonn G Buck State Street Emmett Street Emme Bscott Peachtree Southern Railway John Blanche Terneons Park Avenue Mra E J Mitchell Ruth Starr Peters and Mc Bawel Visxas Jension Wiliams Mortgage Bond Company of New York Felt Street Tacob Buchman Mellie G Chayes Greensterry Avenus W Jenkins Prudential Insurance Company of America Gordon Street G Poola Charles EB Fouter Whitehall Street Augusta Graham George Sullivan Peachtree Place Maggie Pittman John Pe Stesle Mra Pilenbell Morgan- Bulierd Bros & Teen Clorgan Decatur Street Jgtige K Baer Elle Baer

Help Wanted in Stores and Offices

Fostered notice seeks young men for Gregg shorthand banking and bookkeeping training with transportation deducted and small tuition paid by salary balance. Bramning barber college offers wages while learning at 30 East Mitchel Bt. Dittler Bros advertises for an assistant cylinder presman and job press feeder at 316 218 East Bunner Street.

Gregg Pied Mont Buxinerms College Lynchiurg Vn Bramning Tanta Barber College East Mitchel Cylinder Presaman Dittler Bros Laat Bunier Street Arseer Ly Jeter Addresa

Help Wanted Ad Mix Improper Union Molders And Travel Salesmen

Classified notice describes molders needed at Broadway New York with out of town transport, plus travel salesmen for Georgia Florida Alabama and Maryland jobs. Advertises commissions, references, travel to drug and general store trade, and needs ability to start quickly with paid training and earnings potential around 100 dollars per week. Contains numerous garbled phrases and inconsistent spellings.

M. and Teades Benea Molders Broadway New York Dalusmen Atrong Ealenmen Bprcialt Caissman Tenaman

Obscure 19th Century Job Ads Promote Books and Training

A dense classified page offers book agents selling memorial volumes about Booker T. Washington, sales outfits, and premium offers. Additional listings push engraving ware, teaching barbering, clerical government jobs, chauffeurs, railway mail clerks, stenography, millinery courses, and live-in opportunities. Many notices request recruiters, with addresses in Brooklyn and New York, plus payment offers and exam drills.

Booker T. Washington Dimeek Frederick HE J. Phillips Pub Curekold Ware Mader & Radler Silver Street Brooklyn New York

Musical instruments for sale at bargain price

Classified note offers genuine musical instruments for sale at low prices. The seller claims they are not far below regular price and available to quick buyers. Address given as G Db J care Constitution and Gaus Vernons 71?e Peachtree Street, Ivy Brae, for contact.

Classified Ad Requests and Employment Pitches in The Constitution

Printer’s notice shows multiple situation wanted ads and pay rates. readers offered three line ads for 19 cents and 15 cents for extra lines. Mentions bookkeeper and accountant positions. requests references and territory preferences around Atlanta. provides care of Constitution address for responses.

Atlanta Constitution Constitution Office

Classified help wanted and job seekers listings from Constitution newspaper

Mixed era classified notices show numerous job seekers and openings. Entries include experienced accountants auditing clerks and bookkeepers, stenographers, travel salesmen, restaurant managers, a keepers and cooks, a fireproof outside worker, and a female stenographer seeking employment. Listings demand references, salary expectations, and location in Atlanta area.

Motors and cycles in Atlanta department store listing

A retail department listing from Davideen Motor Company in Atlanta Georgia price notes motorcycles bicycles and related items. The fragment mentions Peachires and indicates showroom offerings in motorized bikes with a dated period style.

Ataries Davideen Motor Company Atlanta Peachires

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