Faith in Atlanta City Budget Put to Test
The Atlanta Constitution denounces city officials for failing to complete widening the Peachtree bottle neck and the Whitehall Forsyth grade readjustment. It cites failures to reimburse private citizens who funded the neck widening and to spend funds as approved, calling these acts a breach of contract and a stain on municipal honor. The piece notes the county’s readiness to finalize these projects but laments repeated misallocation of funds and delayed improvements.
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Atlanta
Peachtree “Bottie Neck
Porsyth and
Whitehall Streets
J. Garrall Payne
Peachtree
Bottle Neck
Whitehall-Porsyth
Whitehall-Forsyth
Silis
Baker Street
Ellis Street
Fllis Street
Forsyth and
Finance Committee
Devel
City vows swift action on Forsyth Whitehall project
City officials pledge to redeem its word to property owners by removing the neck and repaying funds advanced while ensuring enough money is appropriated to complete the Forsyth Whitehall project. The matter will not brook delay.
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Forsyth-Whitehall
Mayor Proposes Joint Committees to Settle Charter Debate
In his annual message Mayor Woodward advances a fair plan to resolve the charter revision controversy. He suggests forming two committees drawn from both sides, to draft charters with necessary modifications. The produced charters would face the people in a vote, with the verdict choosing between them. The approach aims for equal, final testing under constitutional guidance.
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Woodward
Learning From Russia Prohibition Shatters Old Theory
The article argues Russia’s wartime prohibition proves the old theory that prohibition cannot work. With vodka shops closed and drinks forbidden in shops, restaurants, and hotels, Russians accept the policy as necessary. A Moscow observer notes no public grumbling and calls it a rejuvenation of the nation, while some peasants struggle with money. The piece suggests lessons from Russia for broader debates on abstinence and policy.
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Russia
Germany
Austria
Japan
Moscow
Associated Press
Tlat
Fraternization in War News Spurs Cautious Optimism
The Kaiser forbids soldiers to fraternize during lulls, but Christmas reports claim British and German troops played football together and considered suspending hostilities for two more days. Observers caution ex parte reports may be biased, noting Civil War parallels. Meanwhile neutral tourists linger in America as prosperity grows and many resolve not to seek the presidency in 1916.
Battle Hymns and New Year Echoes in a Distant Psalm
Fragmentary lyric style notes recount triumph and hope, referencing a battle song, New Year reflections, and religious imagery. Mentions Glory, Morning Hills, Prosperity, and a deacon's wary remark about earthly sin, conveying a mood of aspiration and caution.
New Year Sermon Echoes in Dixie War on Trouble
A column blends a New Year sermon from The Dearborn Democrat with quotes and reflections. It urges facing life’s conflicts without complaint, using sports metaphors about playing the game and enduring knocks, praising a country under a friendly sky, and recalling civic humor and faith.
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Dixie
Josh Billings
Dearborn Democrat
Jordan
Halleluia
Canada Chile face emergencies from European war
The Holland Letter notes Canada and Chile confront war-linked strains. Canada seeks funding, with potential U S help to replace London money markets as trade remains vital. Chile’s nitrate exports drop, forcing credit shifts already tied to Germany and London. Charles M Schwab’s Chilean interests include coast fortifications and iron ore projects, with Chile pursuing large railroad and industrial investments despite the war.
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Canada
United States
Chile
Ctle
England
London
Dominion
New York
Germany
Europe
Austria
Povernment
Charles W. Schwab
Charles M. Schwab
Mr. Schwab
Schwab
Panama Canal
Philadelphia
Bethlehem Steel Works
Guegenheimes
Holland
Baltimore and Ohio Railways A History in an American Railroads Feature
George Fitch chronicles the Baltimore and Ohio Railway from its wooden mule-powered beginnings in 1830s Baltimore to a vast modern system with 4400 miles of track. The piece notes capital costs, dividend reliability, and its role in transporting coal iron and notable figures, including Morgan's past sale of the CH&D line.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Canal Trust
Atlantic Ocean
Ohio River
Ays
Philadelphia
Washington
Potomac River
Harper's Ferry
Allegheny Mountains
Cumberland
Dismissed from Eton to Poets and Emperors as Examples
A collage of notes traces how many famed figures were expelled from schools from Southey at Westminster to Clive at Market Drayton, with anecdotes of rebellious acts. It links these incidents to broader myths about education, superstition, and the universal prayer for peace.
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London
Eton
Bone
Hubert Southey
England
Westminster School
Dr. Vincent
the Flagellant
Southey
Harrow
Uton
Warrow
Shelley
Oxford
University College
Clive
India
Market Drayton
Whitehall Forsyth work delays prompt citizens protest
Whitehall Forsyth Improvement Committee asks City Council finance for $9,000 to finish grade readjustment at the junction. The project, awarded $12,000 in a prior year, has only $6,000 used and $3,000 moved elsewhere. Readiness claims cite deplorable street condition and ongoing complaints from property owners. The county promises to finish within a month.
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Whitehall
Forsyth Streets
Whitehall-Forsyth
Council
Finance Committee
Forsyth
Whitehall and Forsyth Street
Whitehall-Forth Improvement Committee
J. R. Smith
Joe Jacobs
Geo J. Walker
Currier
Thrower
Lon Js
Daniel
A. F. Greenheld
Dan Nieh
R.A. Broyles
Nathan Walfe
J. Rolliday
Averly
Oh. Kriegshaher
Af Woolley
Frank Lienman
M Rich
Im. Willingham
M. Fordon
G. Jone
Wo Stra Yi
Woolfe
Andrew Calhoun
Ww. P. Heath
T. Bo Gay
George Kohn
John K. Smith
Walker Danson
P. R. Japman
J. W Haden
Rich
BR. Meld
Lurien ¥Otk
Peachtree Bottle Neck Widening Debt Prompts City Repay Plea
In a letter to the editor a resident recounts funding half the Peachtree Street widening near Mills Street and urges the city to reimburse the $50,000 advanced by citizens. The writer argues the city owes repayment and immediate widening of the congested section near Avalon Hotel to ease traffic and fulfill the promise.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason and War Notes
A satirical verse by Walt Mason on resilience in misfortune contrasts with war poems and editorials from Louisville Courier Journal and New York World. It cites John Paul Jones and distant battles, noting poets, nations, and a sense of fighting spirit amid global conflict.
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John Paul Jones
Blawstea Jones
Yankee Mariner
Scott
New York World
Przemsy
Sochaczew
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