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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1916

Page

7

Recall election discussed in Dr White sermon at Baptist tabernacle

Dr Jacob L White urged in his sermon that the recall vote against Police Chief Beavers reflected the people's stance though not the voice of God. He praised enforcement of Prohibition laws, called the recall historic, and accepted the defeat while noting 2000 votes against recall.

Jacob L. White the Baptist Tabernacle Whligts Joby Waite Impure Felica Beavers Beavers Whitehall Peachtree

Atlanta Recall Debate Prompts Prohibition Law Push

A speaker reflects on the recall movement in Atlanta, praising voices against reopening the red light district and urging strict enforcement of new prohibition laws. He urges civic unity, a revival in law enforcement, and a spiritual cleanse through preaching the Holy Ghost Gospel for lasting peace in Atlanta and Georgia.

Atlanta New York South Beavers Red Light Beer Saloom Georgia Constitution Geor

Parson Offers To Aid Thief With Harness Thefts

Dublin Georgia January 9 Special Reverend W F Harville, pastor to several country churches within ten to fifteen miles, reports his buggy harness stolen. In a bold offer he printed an ad promising to forgive and forward the thief’s own supply if returned within the week, stating he needs the harness for weekend use. So far no one has claimed the generous proposal.

Dublin W F. Harville Focal Daily W. F. Harwell Reacer

New Passport Shown to Advertise Big French War Film

A canvas passport marked 1302 and R R is shown in the Lyric theater lobby for Fighting for France. The display, likened to a Red Cross emblem, draws crowds and honors Belgium relief. Carnegie Way is festooned with flags while French volunteers patrol the area. Proceeds from the film aid Belgian and French war sufferers.

Red Cross Lyric Theater France Grand R. R Ana Melgium Commission of Belgium Helief Carnegie Way Republic of France

Hog, Hominy, and Hay News from Terrell County

Terrell County reports strong hog shipments with J D Weaver sending a carload of hogs to the Moultrie packing house averaging about 200 pounds. The load should net around $1100 at six cents per pound. Peanut culture expands, cotton yield up to 283 bales by December 20, and corn hay and grain increased. Mule market activity rises as farmers prepare to combat the boll weevil.

Dawson J.D Weaver Moultrie Packing House Henry McIntosh

Homerville Mill House Destroyed by Flames

Waycross Georgia January 9 special fire suspected incendiary origin destroyed the old mill house at Dane Millpond south of Homerville. The landmark mill house stood over fifty years and contained about five hundred dollars’ worth of cement at the time of the blaze.

Waycross Dane Millpond Homerville

Temporary detour of Southern Railway passenger trains

Detour affects service between Atlanta and Charlotte via Seaboard Air Line, due to Madison area damage. Through and local trains will operate nightly between Atlanta and Charlotte, with limited service to Chekwage, resuming full routes not later than Wednesday January 6.

Southern Railway Uthern Railway Atlanta Chacelotte Seaboard Air Line Cheater D. C Madison Tetcoa Raturnin Ff It Ia Charlotte

Campaign to glorify the good urged for Atlanta

Rev W H Hopkins at Central Congregational calls for a post election campaign to glorify the good and noble in Atlanta. He urges praising the best in people, honoring efforts for city welfare, and starting a new movement to focus on progress over constant condemning of evil.

Atlante Rev W. H. Hopkins Central Congregational Church Atlanta Chamber of Commeres Feater Church of Jesus Apostle God of America Theodora Roosevelt

Dunegan dies from gunshot wound in Gainesville

Jim Dunegan died from a abdomen wound after a shooting at Annie Kilpatrick's house in Gainesville Georgia. Clyde Wilson is held without bond for investigation by the grand jury when the circuit court convenes January 17. Fletcher Robinson Annie Kilpatrick and others are in custody with varying wounds and unclear shooter details.

Gainesville Jim Dunegan Annie Kilpatrick Clyde Wilson Fletcher Robinson Horser Wiiaon Golden Means Kilpatrick Wilson

Americus Plans Farmers Exchange In Sumter County

Americus in Sumter County moves to form a farmers exchange led by prominent citizens and the demonstration agent. The drive follows a season of excess feed crops with no ready market, highlighting the need for organized purchasing and selling among local farmers.

Americus Ageat Sumter County

Americus meeting backs new Americus Hawkinsville railroad

An Americus area meeting in the chamber of commerce offices will discuss building the Americus Hawkinsville and Eastern railroad. The proposed line would run from Americus to Hawkinsville with a Flint River boat link to the sea, cutting freight rates for Americus.

Americus Chamber of Commerce

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