Final appeal made to voters of city by the recallers
The recall campaign in Atlanta reaches its final stage at the Atlanta Theatre with H A McCord leading attacks on the police commission and the press. He claims the recall is the city’s top political issue and denounces reports of recall organizers seeking office. He asserts opponents and a white supremacy stance and notes a letter from Asa Candler explaining his continued support.
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Uney
America
Dixie
H. ¥. McCord
Atlanta
James L. Beavers
Gmom
People of
Mr. McCord
Vals
Beavers
Mecord
McCord
Hokemith
Smith
Russians Gaining Ground in Galicia Front
London reports heavy fighting on the Russian front from the Pripet marshes to the Bukowing frontier with Russian general Ivanoff’s forces gaining ground beyond the Stripa river. The clash is expected to influence Balkan plans, including Romania. Cannonading continues on the Western fronts with German and Austro-Hungarian actions noted in Belgium and France.
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London
Pripet
Bukowing
Vienna
Ivanofe
Stripa River
Tvutona
Balkan
Ivanoff
Romania
Dardanelles
Paris
Hartmanns-Weilerkopt
Belgium
Wredéh
Saloi
Greece
Saloniki
Bulgaria
Bertin
Igayville
Bessaraban
Tasonomy
Torporouts
Sereth
Stripa
Kormin
Styr
Balken Theater
Joykovac
Tara River
French War Office
Champagne
Tahure
Somme
Argonne
Four Ae
Economy Buy-right Hints for the Housewife
A streetwise critique of fixed prices contrasts old fashioned slow selling with modern merchandising driven by advertising. It praises advertised prices as economy drivers and claims 75 percent of merchant sales come from papers advertising the lowest prices. The Constitution’s guarantee is touted as a saving for Atlanta shoppers.
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Atlanta
Wilkinson Denies Candidacy as Recall Defeat Tops Atlanta Vote
Wilkinson declares the defeat of the recall the paramount issue for Atlanta voters. He states he is not a candidate for mayor and will not seek the unexpired term, adding he opposes the recall and regrets the civic strife it has caused. He sees no need to discuss a 1916 election a year ahead.
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Atlanta
Mell R. Wilkinson
Woodward
Wilkinson
Sir. Witkinson
Constitution
Atlants
Officer Hunting For Sugar Babe Warrant Leads to Atlanta
The tale recounts a Spartanburg man known as Sugar Babe wanted on a bum financial document. He was found and detained in Atlanta by a Spartanburg officer, but Sugar Babe and the deputy mischiefly bonded in a barber shop. Sugar Babe slipped away with the draft as customers looked on.
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Sugar Babe
Courtney
Spartanburg
S. C
Atlanta
Law Heve-To
Kimball House
Anti-Liquor Ad Law Hits Many Periodicals
Spokane reports hundreds of popular periodicals pulled from sale due to a statewide ban on liquor advertising. Some magazines removed liquor ads, others will publish liquor-free editions for Oregon Washington and Idaho. Portland ends a 24 hour period without arrests for drunkenness or disorderly conduct. Denver dry urged. first fifty five liquor sale permits approved by Governor Carlson mailed to wholesalers and retailers.
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Spokane
Wash
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Portland
Denver
Cole
Voiwrano
Carlson
Orphanage head shot at supper in Arcadia
Arcadia Florida January. Rev J Trice superintendent of the Baptist orphanage was shot in the neck while eating supper. A load of squirrel shot hit him. his condition is serious. Authorities have no clue to the would be assailant.
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Arcadia
Fla
J. Trice
Baptist
Armistead Named Mayor Pro Tem in 1916 Council Race
The 1916 city council elected Jesse W. Armistead as mayor pro tem over Charles H. Kelley by a 17 to 13 vote amid recalls and nominations. Alderman J. Lee Barnes was named provisional mayor pro tem. Retirement gifts, oaths, and new health and police board appointments followed as the council organized for the year. A floral demonstration at Grady hospital accompanied the proceedings and Armistead received the gavel from Mayor Woodward.
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Jesse W. Armistead
Charles H. Keltey
Armistead
Kelley
Frank Reynolds
A. D. Thomson
Seawright
Kalley
McDonald
Sisson
Spratt
Renfene
al Avernon
Freeman
Woodall
Ashley
Farlinger
Johnson
Bell
Inman
Reynolds
Colvin
Thomson
Barnes
Owens
Dunian
McCord
William‘son
Mincey
White
Sanders
Carpenter
J. Lee Barnes
Woodward
Rosndale
Joh
Dennis
N. Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Ragedaile
J. B. Jackson
Board of Health
James W. Maddox
Fifth Ward
FP. L Muon
W. W. Dudley
Moon
Dudley
F. E. Maffett
Tenth Ward
Armand Morgan
Park Commission
Gid Hannah
W. M. Etheridge
Grady Hospital
Chen
Edmund’ W. Martin
Armintead
Amistead
Amimatead
Council
James R. Seawright
City Board Committees and Officials List
A fragmentary roster of committee chairs and members across city boards including Auditorium Committee chaired by Farlinger with Reynolds Inman Freeman and others. Benevolence and Pensione headed by White. Electric and Other Railways under Spratt. Electric Light with Johnson. Fire and Firemasters led by Woodall and McDonald. AC Finance chaired by Inman. Freight Rates chaired by Kelley. Hospitals and Charities directed by Dunlap. Insurance led by Williamson. Library overseen by Mincey and Dunlap. and Parks Police Printing Bigonee and others. Also listed are Ordinances and Legislation Parks Printing and Public Buildings.
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Farlinger
Reynolds
Inman
Freeman of Third
Bell _oe
Baines
White
Ninth
Freeman of Tenth
Owens
S Bridgee
McCord
Woodall
Colvin
Bureau of Municipal Research
Freeman
Tenth
Kelley, Landers
Thompson
Barnes
Ball
Ball, Henfroe, Mincey
Ashley
Mincey
Sprett
Johnson
Bell
Electric Lighte
Dolvin
Penter
Board of
Electric Gentro
Spratt
Dunlap
Bpratt
Kelley
Seventh
Third
Sisson
Landers
Carpenter
Williamson
Alverson
Henfros
Armistead
Fifth
Public Buildings
Grounde
E Public Schoole
Influenza Epidemic Spreads Across United States
Washington reports a coast to coast influenza epidemic described as the most serious ever known. Surgeon General Blue cites widespread cases in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Cleveland, and Detroit, with 100,000 cases in both Cleveland and Detroit. Nurse and public health officials warn cooperation is needed as the federal role is limited.
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Washington
United States
Ife
Public Health Service
Surgeon General
Blue
New York
Chicago
Philadephia
Boston
San Francisco
Seattle
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Baltimore
San Diego
Dallas
Mobile
Memphis
New Orleans
Norfolk
Wilmington
N. C
Health Department
Philadelphia
Alste
Los Angeles
Hogan
Chamber Seeks More Members for Local Chamber Drive
One hundred fifty members of the chamber of commerce met Monday to organize into a Gideon band under Joseph T. Holleman, general campaign chairman. The initiative targets a January 1 kickoff with speeches by Kriegshaber Wilkinson Allen Adams Arkwright Maddox Hicks Otis and others urging a strong regional effort for agriculture and broader Southeast development.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gideon
Joseph T. Holleman
Kriegshaber
Meir R. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Atlanta
Georgia
South
Imerce
Holteman
Holleman
Pet Ivan E. Allen
A. S. Adams
P. S. Arkwright
Robert F. Maddox
Martin
LD. Hicks
RR. Otis
Aeroplanes Used For Ambulance Work In Serbia Retreat
Paris dispatch reports French troops used six aeroplanes to evacuate gravely ill soldiers during the Serbia retreat. Colonel Fournier airlifted the most critical cases from Prisrend to Scutari about two months ago, marking the first recorded air ambulance use. Influenza cases rise in several cities with varying severity. Baltimore reports deaths, Portland faces epidemics, and Louisville notes higher activity than prior years.
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Paris
Serbia
Gaye Henri Barbey
Journal
Balkan
Prisrend
Fournier
Scutariese
San Diego
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Buffalo
St. Louis
Portland
Maine
Ore
Louisvile
Provideoes
RLI
Influenza Preveren
Cairo
Wilson Takes Charge as Persia Crisis Grows
President Wilson rushes to Washington from Hot Springs to oversee policy after the Persia sinking. Officials fear a major shift in submarine warfare and possible immediate congressional action as Egypt reports torpedoed damage and Austria hints at cautious restraint pending full facts.
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Washington
Wilson
Hot Springs
Ancona
United States
House
Senate
Congress
Lansing
Tumulty
Persia
Alexandria
Cairo
Egypt
Persie
Lancing
Weather Forecast Pair from Washington and Georgia
Forecasts indicate fall weather spreading across Washington and Georgia with Tuesday and Wednesday expectations. Skies may show varying clouds and temperatures high in the routine seasonal range, with possible morning showers in western regions.
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Washington
Georgie
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Clea
Ely
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