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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1916

Page

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Progressives and Republicans Seek Shared Presidential Candidate

Chicago January 11 Progressives plan to hold their national convention June 7 in Chicago alongside the Republican convention in hopes of agreeing on a single presidential candidate. Theodore Roosevelt urged adequate preparedness while the Progressive platform criticizes Wilson, and a unity ticket is contemplated if the GOP nominates a broadly acceptable figure.

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Emory University Fundraising Drive Envisioned statewide

A North Georgia Conference board of education meeting outlined a Georgia wide campaign to raise 1 million dollars for Emory University. The effort, in addition to 500 thousand already targeted by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, will involve the Methodist Episcopal church south education commission meeting at Piedmont hotel and events across district conferences including a March 26 educational day honoring Francis Asbury. The plan calls for a 100 thousand dollar pledge from Georgia Methodists and a large outreach beyond Atlanta to build Emory into a leading institution.

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Attacks Linked to Subway Tavern Connection in New York Postmaster Race

Washington telegrams report protests against Joseph Johnson for New York postmaster over past ties to a saloon, including references to the Subway Tavern and religious groups. The debate traces Johnson’s history as a former city editor and his ties amid political pressure during the era of the Sew York Anti Saloon League.

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General Huerta's Recovery Seen as Unlikely

Paso Texas January 11 report states General Vietmano Eberts condition is deteriorating per his physician with little hope for recovery. Doctors say the outlook remains uncertain and there is no improvement anticipated at this time.

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Economy and cooking schools offer frugal commerce tips

In The Constitution Cooking School at Tait Hall free sessions teach domestic science and wholemeal cooking. Mr Hetty Walon, famed expert, guides attendees through economy in shopping, meal planning, and using advertised low prices to stretch budgets.

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Fragmented shopper ad promises low prices on page

A partial OCR fragment advertises marked savings and low prices, urging readers to dive into the pages for bargains. The readable text hints at storewide discounts but lacks complete details or dates.

Important Street Work Authorized For Present Year

City council finance committee approved paving West Peachtree Street and Ivy Street resurfacing this year. Project costs include bitulithic and wood block paving with shared city and property owner funding, plus numerous other street and sewer allocations across Atlanta.

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Sympathy Brings Judge Here to Free Federal Prisoners

Judge J B Gaston, United States commissioner at Gainesville in Hall County, traveled from the mountains to convene court for two moonshining defendants after other judges were unavailable. The two prisoners faced delays before release due to formalities, while Gaston also handled an additional moonshine case and agreed to hear more cases next morning, incurring travel and subsistence costs.

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158 New Members Added to Chamber

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce reports 158 new members join at Tuesday luncheon, boosting total to 2608 with eight regiments of the membership battalion organizing a three day drive. Holleman division led by J T Holleman spearheads efforts. captains tally new members across firms and individuals, with James T Scott securing 18.

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Lovcen Falls to Austrians in Montenegro Crisis

Austrian forces seize Mount Lovcen near Cetinje and advance along the Montenegrin front. Berane and other interior towns also captured as Russians prepare another assault and French claim repulsed German attacks in Champagne.

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Massacre of 16 Americans by Mexican bandits on train

A British consul report from Chihuahua City says sixteen American mining men were killed by Mexican bandits after being taken from a Northwestern train near Chihuahua City. One American survivor, Thomas M Holmes, says the group was robbed and stripped before execution along the railroad. Carranza officials impose wire censorship, with victims including Watson, Wallace, Newman, and others from El Paso and California.

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Weather Prophecy Forecast for Georgia

Washington forecast shows fair weather in Georgia with Wednesday fair conditions. Thursday brings rain and cooler air to northern and western portions. Local report notes mean high about 58 degrees with no significant rainfall in the past 24 hours and deficits recorded since month and year start.

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