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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1914

Page

5

Howard Asks Probe Into Atlanta Federal Prison Conditions

Washington reports Representative Howard of Georgia filed charges against the Atlantic Federal penitentiary warden and administration after alleged food riots and misconduct. He plans a full inquiry by the justice department, seeking fairness and including press writings. Meanwhile Atlanta touts its bid for a regional reserve bank, with officials citing strong banking activity and postal receipts to support locating the southeastern bank in the city.

Howard Atlanta Federal NEW Federal Bank Washington Atlantic Federal Penitentiary Department of Justice Georgia Geteber Li William H. Moyer Nan Bee Nnson Julian Hawthorne Constitution Tsgate Largas Richard V. Lavow Atlanta Federal Prison United States Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Agriculture Comptroller of the Currency Birmingham Jacksonville Memphis Fies Smith Walter G. Cooper John EK Ottley J. Elsleeis Joseph A. McCord BL Maddox J. Ko Orr Orr Gtncionati St. Louis Organisation Senate

EAST ATLANTA CLUB PLANS IMPROVEMENTS

The Hast Atlanta Improvement club met at 7 36 oclock Monday night at Wi S Loftus residence with eighty five members present. J T Carpenter was named chairman sewer committee EB A Miner chairman school committee C V Whethers chairman electric light committee. Committees ordered to sit to council for immediate improvements. Club treasury holds 490 and aims to secure better school street and lighting facilities. Next meeting set for the first Monday in February.

Hast Atlanta Improvement Club Loftus Tne Suade J. T. Carpenter Miner C. V. Whethers Te Council

Itched for 20 Years Resinol Cured in 10 Days

A Baltimore man reports twenty years of itching and a painful rash ended in ten days after using Resinol Seapland Resinol Ointment. He praises the remedy, notes prior treatments were useless, and urges readers to try the free trial offer from Dept. 37-R.

Baltimore Agzo Relef Ang Charles Warger N. Stricker Icians Tesminoi

Monroe man cleared of Texas arrest tale confusion

John W. Arnold of Monroe clarifies he has no connection to James W. Arnold of McKinney Texas, who faced arrest and cotton weight disputes. The Monroe resident, from an old Athens family, says Texas charges lack merit and expects James W. Arnold to return with an officer for resolution.

Monroe John W. Arnold James W. Arnold McKinney Texas J. W. Arnold Atlanta Athens

Spalding County to Grow Record Corn Crop This Year

Spalding County farmers plan a bumper corn crop after a year of strong yields and rising interest. At a recent meeting Dr W M Bradford Cedartown Colonel T G Chastain government demonstrator T G Cowan agricultural agent Hon H Concer spoke as Spalding County officials push for a county record. The group aims to raise enough corn to supply the twelve months ahead.

Griffin Spalding County W. MC ‘Bradford Cedartown T. G. Chastain Central Railway T. G. Cowan T. G. Cowan, Demonstrator For the Government, and Hon . H. Concer Spalding

Many Would Succeed Habersham Sheriff

Clarksville Georgia reports Sheriff Paul F. Grant died last Friday night and was buried Sunday at Level Grove. The political race for Habersham sheriff heats up with several candidates emerging. Barron, a Clarksville resident and friend of the late sheriff, was appointed to fill the unexpired term temporarily for thirty days until an election.

Clarksville Paul F. Grant Level Grove Sherant Habersham County Barron

Don’t Show Up for Work in Chicago Shelter Stats

Chicago January 5. Only about 60 percent of able bodied applicants for shelter report for duty when assigned to city work. Records of the lodging house bureau show eighty two of 144 assigned to jobs Saturday turned up to work at cleaning alleys and vacant lots.

Chicago

College Park Council Installs New Members at Public Meeting

The College Park city council was installed at a public meeting last night in the high school auditorium. Mayor B S Hnne presided as new council members Thomas W Keens J A Sewell and EB Cooper were sworn in. Invitations and addresses were delivered by community leaders including A Wilbite and C Oxle. Refreshments followed the ceremony with attendees from the Board of Trade and local clubs.

College Park Women’s Club B.S. Hnne Thomas W. Keens J. A. Sewell EB. Cooper Banuic

Labor leaders press Congress for inquiry into strikes

Washington report says labor forces in Colorado and Michigan strikes renewed their activity and warned martial law could be imposed. Senator Board and Boash deliver reports on martial law in West Virginia. Senator Hovah notes military authorities assumed civil prerogatives before courts proved unable. Many Congress members favor immediate investigation into Michigan and Colorado strikes.

Washington Congress Colorado Michigan West Virginia Board West Virginia Boash Hovah

Ferris to Probe 1 Strike in Michigan Copper Region

Governor Ferris arrives in Houghton to begin open hearings on the copper strike. He brings Labor Commissioner Cunningham to gather exact figures on workers, strikers, and gunmen as part of a planned inquiry and possible settlement effort. The war among copper mine owners and Western Federation of Miners continues with no immediate plan forthcoming.

Houghton Mich Ferris Michigan James §. Cunningham Western Federation of Miners John B. Densmore Federal Department of Labor O. N. Hitton

Mother Jones Deported Spark Strikers In Colorado

In Denver January 3 union officials plan to compel the return of "Mother" Mary Jones to Trinidad where she was expelled by state troops. Adjutant General Chase warned she would be imprisoned if she returned to the strike region. Union leaders condemn the mistreatment and call for stern action by Governor Ammons. Forest Reserve official Harry Ratcliff faces probe for leading a mob that deported strikers, with congress to review the deportations and possible removal.

Denver Colo Mary Jones Trinidad Chase Ammons Trinidad and Welsenburg Cha Mother" Jones Tabor Jones Air Forest Reserve Waston Harry Raeteliff Steamboat Springs Representative Keating Colorado Keating Forester Graves Galloway Department of Agriculure Ratcliff Congress Forrestar Graves Motes

Clean Bill of Modesty Given to the Tango

London audience of duchesses, countesses, and bishops attended a special matinée to rebuke the tango dance. A vote among spectators favored modesty, with 21 in favor and the rest skeptical, as the performers sought edification for peers and church dignitaries.

London Lure

Graham Replies To Jesse Armistead On Union Policies

Rev B J W Graham secretary treasurer of Index Printing Company explains his stance in a spat with Atlanta union printers. He says he hired and paid well, refused to unionize his composing department, offered chances to all, and now opens positions to any nonunion printer in need. He cites personal aid to an invalid wife case and appeals to Christian mercy.

B. J. W. Graham Index Printine Company Tom Jesse W. Armstesd Atlanta Pypographical Union Armsford Christian Index Hapeville Atlanta Index Printing Company Graham Iso Ely Falcowman Empl Raysrit Neady Unicom Ly B. I W. Graham

Atlanta Real Estate Outlook Brightens Before Month Ends

Real estate agents in Atlanta report a hopeful mood from Day 10, predicting a market rebound before month’s start. Inquiries since Christmas rise, contracts advance, with one sale around 60000 dollars and another near 40000 dollars. Multiple leases and site purchases for manufacturing concerns also being discussed.

Markets and transfers fill chaotic Dun`s Review excerpt

Fragmentary markets item reports varied prices for beef, pork, cheese, hides, tin, copper, lead and other staples. It notes minor shifts in hogs, sheep, and flour, plus a long list of legal and real estate transfers in Atlanta area, with dates and property details.

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Classifieds Listing Real Estate and Services in Atlanta

A dense, fragmented page lists advertisements in Atlanta including clothing and sewing, dressmaking, sale and rent notices, poultry and meat ads, farm produce, and jobs. It references real estate, office spaces, rooms, heat stores, and beds, with a mix of prices, unit sizes, and contact notes amid postal and street addresses.

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Pensioners in County Reach 218 with 133 Veterans

LaPHAI Wes Vanvaryey reports the county lists 218 pensioners for the year with 133 old soldiers. A total of $33,218 is appropriated for pensions. During the past year twenty five pensioners died while two were transferred to other counties.

Groceries and Markets Fills Long List of Items and Prices

A dense grocery list from Karreccea ny Geleaty Grocers Co with numerous items and prices including cheese, syrup, rice, lard, extracts, and various canned goods. Market receipts from Chicago to St Louis and Kansas City show livestock and hog prices, with cattle, sheep, and calves trading amid mixed demand.

Karreccea Ny Geleaty Grocers Company Asie Greane Tmamond Ale—Quarte Ice Crew Granocrynta, Inc Arnaud Hammer Kegada Royal Baking Powder Inbh Horsferd’s Good” Luci Success Hough Rider Ardhe Lima Tre Navy Chicago Crandy Beeres Texas Tuck Caws Helfere St. Louis Kansaa City Eaa Beavy Spaogcos Eno Ewas Touleville Atockers

Cost of Local Want Ads in The Constitution

Classified ad rates show 1 insertion at 40 cents and six cent each additional insertion. Advertisers must write and pay for two lines minimum. phone submissions are not accepted. The policy protects both parties and requires discontinuance to be in writing.

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