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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1916

Page

8

Constitution Establish 17 The Standard So Newspaper

The Constitution of Atlanta provides details on postage and rates for various editions daily and weekly. Advertising contact and distribution notes cover domestic and international mailing, with offices in Atlanta and Washington. The paper lists editors, managers, and agency contacts with sale information for New York distribution channels.

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Democratic discord threatens harmony and votes in Congress

Amid ongoing party wrangling, the piece argues for unity under leadership to avoid a repeat of past Democratic failures. It urges clear action by leaders, warning that continued infighting risks fall results and invites a future shift to nonpartisan responsibility.

Ulu National House Wilson Congress Democratic Congressmien

The Brink or the Job and Mayor Smith's Liquor Policy

Philadelphia adopts a policy forcing all city workers to choose between drink and employment. Mayor Thomas KR Smith declares liquor use at work impossible and orders department heads to dismiss any employee found drinking or under the influence while on duty.

Philadelphia United States Atlanta Smith Thomas KR Smith Mayor Smiths

Atlanta urged to adopt concentrated city government

A prominent Atlantan argues the city is board ridden under a council and board system. He cites 30 council and 35 boards, calls for immediate action to establish concentrated authority, noting 360 cities already made the change with satisfactory results and urging Atlanta to follow suit.

Atlanta United States

Question of law on Georgia usury and prohibition enforcement

The Constitution notes a speech by Dr Hardman candidate for governor claiming a big purpose to enforce Georgia laws against usury. He promises detail later and argues existing pleas against enforcement would ruin the law. The liquor interests made the same claim yet prohibition laws remain enforced in Georgia today.

Hardman Georgia

Mississippi usury law praised as model for Georgia and nation

A discussion asserts growing demand for law observance, urging strict enforcement of all statutes. It cites Mississippi's 10 percent usury cap and enforcement as a template, arguing Georgia to strengthen penalties and ensure compliance by state and national banks to curb extortionate interest.

Mississipp Jackson Mississippi Georgia

Germany Prepares Economic General Staff For Postwar Recovery

The piece argues Germany is organizing an economic general staff to manage labor, raw materials, financing, and export recovery after war. It warns the United States to prepare for postwar financial and commercial shifts and confront intensifying foreign competition, urging organized congressional action. The text also comments on military readiness lessons and hints at wartime political humor about alliances and honors.

Germany Econome General Staff Europe United States

Song of the Dark at Daybreak Gates

A lyrical dialogue where the stormy Dark challenges the Daylight world, claiming the dream of Darkness endures and will confront the Sun. The Morning counters that Light prevails, promising dawns, rains of blossoms, and heavenly anthem as Light triumphs over night.

L. Hen Mark Stepa

Jes a Wearyin for You Stanton Day Verse

A Philadelphia reader notes the Georgia Stanton Day celebration and praises Frank L Stanton as a poet of simple wholesome thoughts. The piece laments distance from Georgia and expresses longing with the refrain Jes a wearyin for you as a tribute to Stanton.

Philadelphia Stanton Georgia

Strengthen the Law to Stop Lynching in Georgia

In a 1940 letter from Houxingville, JC Atkinson argues lynching stems from flawed felony rules that favor defendants. He urges amending oath and cross examination limits and granting the state equal appeal rights to curb mob violence and restore justice in Georgia.

Georgia

Rippling Rhymes on a Henpecked Husband

A comic verse describes a henpecked husband living under a nagging wife. It pokes fun at his daily stings and social aftermath, noting the public ridicule and the lengths he endures before seeking relief from his burdens. The poem paints a lively, period voice on domestic strife and social judgment.

Mortain Akate Crtes

Better and Stronger Laws Urged to Stop Lynching

In this editorial Atlanta editor Nash T. Broyles argues for stronger state laws and stricter enforcement to curb lynching. He calls for constitutional amendments, expanded gubernatorial power to remove sheriffs, swift punishment for crimes, and presses the press to uphold law and order to restore respect for legal institutions.

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Industrial Development and American Protectionism Note 1916

Editorial excerpt urging industrial development and protectionist policy, citing Jefferson, Washington, Madison, Monroe, and Jackson. Calls for open discussion of preparedness and tariffs to foster domestic manufacture and reduce foreign dependence. Appeals to Georgia's leaders and resources, dated February 24 1916 from Atlanta.

Jefferson Lomfort Fortien Washington Madison Monroe Jackson Georgi Georgia God of Nationa D Mlendon Alanta

Annual Stanton Day Observance Praised in Georgia

The Americus Times-Recorder lauds Stanton Day praising Frank L. Stanton for his poetry and journalism. It urges Georgians to honor his birthday on February 22 with pride, noting his rise from Smithville in Lee County and likening the tribute to Indiana honoring James Whitcomb Riley.

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