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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1916

Page

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Russians in Czernowitz siege loom large from Bukovina battle

Reports from London and Petrograd indicate the Russians dominate Czernowitz as Austrian defenses retreat from the Bukovina capital. Unofficial dispatches cite Russians concentrating forces around the rail hub, with potential political impact on Romania. Times correspondence notes renewed bombardment on the Italian front and a British lake expedition showing German steamer Kingam sunk.

Pongen Bessarabia Petrograd Kolkt France Tabure Inones Central Africa Lake Tenganyika Hor Bukowina London Czernowitz Czernowitches Berlin Bukowina Front Times Saleschitky

Street Parade Reveals Atlantans Learn Of This Marriage

A bridal pageant in East Point features Mrs T Keeler and groom in a jumbled street parade through downtown Atlanta. Imperial East Point Orchestra entertains with fiddles and cowbells as the couple, about fifty and a young bride, ride in a jitney amid cheering crowds and a grand sign reading JUST MARRIED.

Jansling K. Smith E. H W. Martin W. W Hana East Point Sno Keeler Poulas Suttlea Billy Keelera’ Meritage Wed- Sgudas

Consul R N McNeely Reported Drowned Nephew of Dr Belk

The drowning of American consul to Aden Robert Ney McNeely aboard the liner Persia after its sinking in the Mediterranean on December 30 is noted. McNeely, a North Carolina native and lawyer, was 32 when appointed consul and had risen to political prominence, with earlier service in the state legislature and senate. He was nephew of Dr Belk, a church leader in Atlanta.

Ganesville Aden Robert Ney McNeely Persia Mediterranean South North Carolina Union County London Homer R. Latinbury Medranes Salisbury India Galp Company Tar” Danalry Washington Ist Seventh Day Adventist Missions Battle Greek Mich W. B. Salisbury Glendale Cal Seventh Day Advential ‘General Conference Takoma Park Lucknow California Indie Ateamship Lord Montagu Evening News Malta

Peter M'Ardle Killed In Augusta Robbery Suspect

Augusta authorities report Peter M Ardie died in hospital after being brought in unconscious from his farm twelve miles away. Coroner to investigate with suspicion that robbers killed him. Further details were not released.

Augusta Peter MrArdie

Buy-right Hints for the How Economy article

The piece argues Mrs. Housewife should handle coal buying at home as the chief consumer. It notes coal dealers advertise low prices in The Constitution and suggests men defer to wives for choosing coal best for the furnace, grate, and range. It ends by saying Pa would resign as head coal buyer for a warmer, more cheerful home.

COAS

Savings Offered On Every Page At Low Prices

An advertisement highlights marked savings on every page with prices at their lowest in these pages, promising significant bargains across listed goods.

Atlanta Distict Reports Fed Activity Improvement in 1916 Outlook

Washington January briefed on twelve federal reserve districts showing continued business improvement. Atlanta district notes expansion across lines with expectations of prosperity in 1916, while Tennessee faces tobacco market sluggishness. Other districts report active trade, rails, and factory gains, though freight congestion and ship shortages persist in parts of the nation.

Washington Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Board Atlanta Tennessee Richmond Boston New York New York Clearing Nowse Philadelphia Cleveland Enat Acme Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis Kansas City Dallas San Brecisco Panama Canal

Gainesville Man Shot in House. Six Arrested

Gainesville Ga January 5 a shooting affray just beyond the city limits at Annie Kilpatricks home left Jim Dunegan fatally wounded in the abdomen. Six people were arrested Fletcher Robinson Annie Kilpatrick Grady Edmondson Clyde Wilson Homer Wilson and Golden Means held for grand jury inquiry and Dunegan's condition.

Gainesville Spegal Annie Kilpatrick Jim Donegan Fletcher Robinson Annie Elispatrick Exipatrick

Senate Debates United States Neutrality in War

Washington hearing a stormy Senate session debated United States neutrality policy during the European war. Senators pressed arms embargo, munitions exports, and travel on belligerent ships, with Democrats and Republicans trading sharp charges over government responsibility for Lusitania deaths and open markets to belligerents.

Washington United ‘States Senate Senator Tones Writhe Saytornia United States Lodges Foreign Relations Committee Germany O'Gorman New York Hitchcock Nebraska Rbn McNeely Persia Skinner London Aden Jones America Saga Nelson Minnesota Repub—Iean O'Gormen McNeely Worka California Works Reed Europe Senator Lodge Senatore O'Gornan

Distillers of Dew Visit Hall County Jail Scandal

Sheriff W T Spencer of Gainesville Hall county runs a famed boarding house jail. His prison bills 1800 to Uncle Sam with others totaling 34000 statewide. Reports claim Hall county jail crowded and profitable with moonshiners, while nearby jails totals include Fulton 950 Rome 361 and Athens 900. Spencer charges 50 cents daily per prisoner.

W T. Spencer Gainesville Hall County Uncle Sam Spencer Fulton County Ie Neigh Moonatiners Federal Building Rome Athens iSheriff Spencer

Beavers Sparks Fracas at Multiple Polling Places

Former Police Chief James L Beavers sparked near clashes at several city polling places during a heated recall election. At the sixth ward Beavers clashed with an anti recall, needing officer intervention. In the third ward he clashed with City Detective Bass Rogger, a key witness in his police board trial.

James L. Beavers Splrtt Cty Mashburn Beavers Heavers Bass Roager Police Board Hert Rosser la Hot George C. Bullard George C. Bullard, Who Wos, Head of Beavers’ “Vies George F. Freeman Third Ward

Camp Stumbled Against Tombstone Prompts Police Report

Diary account from J F B Camp details drinking during dares near tombstones and in a stonecutter yard. Camp faces charges of drunkenness disorderly conduct and larceny after trust after failing to return $322.50 entrusted by H Morris. Police traced him to a Frasier street cutting yard where $12.50 was reportedly missing.

J. H. Kirk Polles Station J. FB. Camp Berean Avenue Camp H. Morris DeKalb Avenue Mr. Camp Kirk Ww. M. Millers Frasier Street Tadeldé

Official details lacking on Persia crisis

Washington reports indicate no concrete information on whether a torpedo sank the Persia or the submarine's nationality. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing reviewed the growing crisis, with the State Department urging rapid information gathering while the Senate Foreign Relations Committee prepared to open discussions.

Washington Wilson Lansing United States Persia State Department Banking Department Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Stone Great Britain Seation Hoke Smith Germany Lodge

Mayor Woodward and Police Board Backed by Voters

Voters upheld Mayor Woodward and all six police board members in a recall vote. The tally showed 6,301 against the recall and 3,399 for it, with the board receiving the same overall support as the mayor in a total turnout of 9,740.

Woodward

Recall Votes Split Voters Amid Strongest City Ties

Voters largely backed straight party ballots while recalls failed in most wards, including Fourth Ward once seen as a movement stronghold. Leaders react with statements from Marion Jackson, H. McCord, Captain James W. English, and Citizens' Committee praising or analyzing the outcome as Atlanta aims forward.

Marion Jackson H. ¥. McCord Woodward Atlanta James W. English Union

Recall of police commission fails at polls in big defeat

The recall effort collapsed with a two to one vote against the measure. Only one precinct favored recall while seventeen rejected it. Mayor James G Woodward faced 6,203 against recall and 3,399 for recall, a majority against recall of 2,902. Commissioner W P Fain drew 6,207 against recall and 5,817 for recall, a 2,390 margin against recall. Commissioner James W English appears listed in incomplete totals.

Clarke King Woodward Fain Warda Ward Police Commission James G. Woodward W. P. Fain James W. English

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