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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1916
Page
16
The article outlines tactics around the Atlanta recall election with debate over ballot wording, taxation challenges at polls, and alleged newspaper influence. Speakers defend recall leaders Marion Jackson and John J Hagan, urging turnout to oppose mayor Woodward, police chief Beavers, and alleged corrupt influence.
A candidate cites severe illness hampering speech and labels opponents as corrupt, accusing money interests of backing recall. He defends press integrity, condemns biased reporting, and urges supporters to oppose recall while highlighting unnamed attacks on Atlanta’s reputation.
Special notices from Madison and Waycross recount the death of C Parker city clerk age 75. He died yesterday. funeral conducted at his Central avenue residence by Rev Carl Miner. Survived by wife and four children. buried at 3 pm. Also notes Mrs R H Daniel’s remains from Monticello are en route to Waycross for funeral. Catherine Burch dies at 35 near Jackson after brief illness. survived by husband and two sons and parents. body sent to Michigan for interment.
Robert H Alston aged 68 died Monday afternoon after a week long illness. He worked forty years with Western Union Telegraph Co and moved from Atlanta to Austell ten years ago. He was a lay Baptist and survived by son Thomas C Alston of Atlanta. Funeral arrangements not shown.
Mrs Eva Mumford age 80 died at her brother C Glasss residence 303 Spring Street She is survived by her son Leonard Mumford one brother 3G Glass and sister Mrs HOS Kaylor of Bostwick Georgia The body will be moved to Covington California for burial or further arrangements
Fire swept the Hotel Connecticut in the downtown business district early today. One man was killed, five others injured, and the lives of about sixty guests endangered as flames gutted the building. Police have not yet identified the deceased. All guests are reported to have escaped. Fire controlled shortly after 1 oclock. Five persons were removed to a hospital.
Al Jennings famed bandit turned reformer will lead a three week revival at Tabernacle Baptist Church beginning January 16. The former train robber and governor candidate, pardoned by Roosevelt and later restored by Taft, will speak daily and has drawn national attention. The city notes Jennings is a Virginia native and ex lawyer now touring as evangelist.
An article argues that health declines after age forty, listing stomach disorders liver and kidney troubles and nervous disorders as common fatal classes. It claims Vitalitas from Jacobs Pharmacy offers a Nature based cure, advertised for widespread ailments and sold by druggists.
The text argues recall opponents use unfair tactics and claims moneyed interests oppose the recall, while praising noble efforts to defeat attacks on homes of righteousness and virtue. It references mayor and police commission policies and past actions, noting a mix of supporters and opponents. The speaker contends broad funding exists but rejects the notion that all moneyed interests stand against recall.
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