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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1916

Page

16

Debate Over Location of State Neurotic Hospital Near Capitol

Blaleck, collector of internal revenue, and a government appointee with drug addiction experience, opposes a state hospital for neurotic patients near the capitol. He favors a rural site away from towns to prevent contact with drug buyers and unscrupulous physicians, arguing open spaces, sunshine, and exercise aid recovery more than urban confinement.

Blaleck Capitol Dane Peibilns Lundurstind Ansones Bla Tuek Wuull Uae

Bank of Tifton Plans New Bank Building and Officers

Bank of Tifton votes to expend funds for a handsome new bank and talors barking fous. Building site not yet selected, to be used for banking exclusively. Directors re elect P D Philips WW Banks EQ OH Tift, 28 Shepherd and CoP Bowen. Officers reelected Huwen, Banks, Moiwod, Neal. Dividend declared. resources near two million dollars, approaching the million dollar mark then two million.

Tifton Timay Mnuil Bank of Tifton Man Street Rew Philips Shepherd Cop Bowen Neal

Blizzard Engagement for Atlanta Canceled

Weather disruptions force cancellation of a planned Blizzard engagement in Atlanta. The event faced delays as the forecast warned of worsening conditions. Respondents and organizers shifted plans, aiming to reschedule once conditions improve and a stable venue is secured.

Rides Train First Time Near Nichelsen

A person described as Ammons Ctramare Losme yooie Dowdy experiences riding a steam locomotive for the first time near Nichelsen. The event occurs as part of a journey described with several railroads built within ten miles of the home in Athens. The narrative emphasizes the newcomer's amazement and learning from the ride.

Ammons Nichelsen Cotarm Sears Athens Oat

Fragmented City Council Debates and Road Repairs

A long poem like address discusses mayor pro tem election, park improvements, and street bridge dangers. It references John Armistead and council actions on finances, road work, and public notices, with quotes about governance and state reform.

Hardman in Race for Governorship

A garbled 1914 era political statement shows a candidate proclaiming commitment to democracy and strong law enforcement. The text references Georgia, political platforms, and enforcement of laws, with emphasis on unity and governing for all people amid factionalism.

Geowind

Felder to Speak at National Prohibition Meeting

Thomas B Felder, prominent member of Atlanta’s central prohibition committee and the Georgia Anti Saloon League, will be a principal speaker at the national prohibition convention in Indianapolis. The event, a major annual gathering, runs June 17 to 19.

Thomas B Felder Central Prohibition Committee of Atlanta Georgia Anti- Saloon League Indianapolis

Jenkins County Court Postponed For Month

On January 14 the term of Millen court scheduled to begin next Monday has been postponed by one month due to the absence of presiding officials. Civil and criminal business are ready for trial. the calendar is usually long. The term will likely last two weeks.

State Department Tom Zovernor Jebief Georgia Millen

New Yorkers Face Fine For Spitting on Transit Platforms

One hundred forty residents were tried on charges of spitting in public places across Greater New York as crusade against the spread of colds continues. Most cases ended with fines from 1 to 5 dollars, many arrests occurring on subway and elevated platforms.

Greater New York Ana

Georgia debates extending Western and Atlantic railroad to the sea

The Western and Atlantic railroad extension plan prompts widespread state interest with calls at the statehouse for maps surveys and feasibility studies. Politicians and candidates gear up for a busy election year as candidates for governor treasurer and agriculture travel the state to stump voters. The Savannah Banking Company seeks to double its capital stock from 1 218 000 to 2 500 000 amid a flood of visitors to the state capitol.

Western and Atlantic Railroad Releasing Commission Western and Atlantic Railroad Georgia Atlanta Statehouse Murphy Canler Sea Waveress Journal Herald State Oval Waveress St Weary St Marya United States Reveine Harris Mikes I. G Hardian Commerce Savannah Bavaiing WOLID Ogiethope Sayings and Trust Company of Savannah Phil Cook Isissum

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Aid Child’s Eczema Relief

A reader recalls a severe eczema case on a child whose face was affected from forehead to eye. After trying a sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the skin improved and the child recovered well. The note is signed Mire Victoria Richolson, Neptune, Tenn, 1915, offering free samples by mail with a 32 page Skin Book on request.

Vfiura Richolson Neptune, Tenn Jury Cniierra Dept. T

Titanic Writer’s Kin Noted in Georgia Vitals

Captain I Johnson of Marye Ga and Judge J H Reagan of McDonough chaired state democratic committee. A Dean of Jamesville and W OH Eff Fatrejie of Atlanta noted as father of Jacques Yutrette, Titanic victim, while Mrs Putéette thanked the governor for Will Futrelle ill in Colquitt. Railroad Commissioner Joseph F Gray trips to Mountain City Ga to inspect his apple orchard interests.

Sity I. Johnson t_ Marya J HL Reagan McDonough Ofamesville Ef Fatrejie Atlanta Jacques Yutrette Putéette Will Futrelle Colquitt Gray Mountain City Joseph F Gray

Coffee County youth to farm for library benefit

Douglas Ga January 13 Special Superintendent J Gordon Floyd and the county board of education organize a Coffee County cotton club among rural schools to fund library books. The plan splits yield between schools and producers with prizes for top field boy or girl, school yield, and best club yield of twenty. The board offers a $10 book prize to any school raising 25 for library and a gold medal to the winning teacher.

Douglas Ga J Gordon Floyd County Board of Education Coffee County Board of Education

Saxe Election Pleases Masons Say Saxe Election Pleases

Councilman Renfroe requests publication of the statement on the election of George Saxe as clerk in the city tax office succeeding William Bearden. The tax committee report notes Walter Andrews of Yaarab temple claiming 3200 temple members supported Bearden and comments after Saxe’s election.

Jon Renfroe George Saxe Aucceed Wiliam W. Bearden Tax Committee Walter Andrews Yaarab Temple Temple Bearden Saxon Andrews

Shrine members debate representation at city council meeting

The record notes support for Mr Saxe by Shrine and Mason members, praising his ability to fulfill duties and uphold Masonry principles. A dispute arises over who truly represents the Shrine, with strong emphasis on loyalty to Masonry and avoidance of partisan politics.

Cannell Andrewx Jacksonville Atlanta Royal Palm CITY IVY

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