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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1916

Page

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Mystery Shooter Case Follows Leads To Wednesday Talk

Reported statements by Judge Broyles outline Scott and two unknown men as linked to a shooting that injured Trammell seat. Detectives hope to interview Scott Wednesday as wife learns of the incident and investigators pursue messages at Merritta avenue and Peachtree street. The wounded man remained in critical condition while police continue to chase possible witnesses and motives.

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Community Testifies In Federal Moonshine Case In Ilanta

Virtually the entire Ilanta community gathers to testify in a federal moonshine raid case against three Waged moonshiners from Twedell district DeKalb County Stowe Mountain. About 30 witnesses respond to defense names, forming a large jury-like roster that may extend into Wednesday. Federal officials call it the largest witness array tied to a moonshine case.

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Tigers of Carolina Must Go Ten Chaingang

By a 1 to 18 vote the lower house passed the Liles bill to prescribe chaingang sentences without option of fine for violations of prohibition and intoxicants laws. Four dozen amendments aimed at mitigation were rejected. Senate debate shows broad support. statewide prohibition act likely after September referendum.

Columba South Carolina General Assembly Liles Friends of the Till Senate

Prohibition For Philippines Passed In Senate Vote

Washington January 18 A prohibition on the manufacture importation or sale of intoxicating drinks or drugs in the Philippine Islands was voted into the Philippine self government bill by 32 to 28 in the Senate today. The amendment was introduced by Senator Gronne and faced opposition from several senators led by Mr Hitchwell. The debate centered on age and local authority as the Philippines moves toward independence within two years.

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Liner Tuscania Brings Bullion to New York

The liner Tuscania arrived with a large amount of bullion and American securities valued by passengers at several million dollars. Great precaution was taken to prevent the ship from being torpedoed after a cast iron and the vessel passed north of Ireland.

New York Uneri Ireland

Economic advertising promps housewife shoppers in Atlanta

The text explains how department store advertising evolved to lure customers with constantly updated low prices. It notes stores expand their offerings as patronage grows and emphasizes the Constitution's claim of guaranteed savings in Atlanta’s best merchants who advertise their lowest prices in these pages.

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Wilson Plans Personal Lead for Stronger Armed Forces

President Wilson prepares to address the nation and press ahead with a strong army and navy plan. He will travel for speeches and meet with leaders as committees delay on army and navy bills. Supporters rally for preparedness amid pacifist opposition and calls for Pacific fortifications and naval expansion.

Army Washington Wilson Congress House Hay Representative Padgett Sir Wilson War and Navy Departments

Sidney Ormond Dies at Grady Hospital

Sidney Ormond, longtime journalist and secretary to Mayor Woodward, died at Grady Hospital after a lengthy illness. A native of Atlanta, he worked for The Constitution, The New Orleans Times Democrat, and other papers in Memphis Natchez and Vicksburg. At his death he was 42, survived by his mother and two sisters.

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Daisy Chain barred by the Vassar seniors

The Vassar senior class votes to end the Daisy Chain tradition of selecting 24 prettiest sophomore girls to carry the chain at commencement. The practice is seen as incompatible with Vassar’s democratic ideals and a beauty contest. The sophomore class will participate in June exercises with garlands replacing the chain.

Aliss Vernbhylex Minittee

Southeast fair funding luncheon urges city on 75 400 building

Officials of the Southeastern fair association and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce press council members to approve a 75 400 city appropriation for a third permanent fair building. They warn without the building the fair cannot succeed or earn money, amid broad civic backing and county support.

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Lumber Plentiful in United States Says Convention

Homer Sackett speaking at the Northwestern Lumbermen's Association convention declares no lumber famine ahead. Current timber stock estimated between 30.9 and 60,000,000 feet yearly, with growth extending supply for at least sixty years. Optimism marks outlook for the year as speakers predict record building operations. Charles S. Reith of Kansas City notes postwar Europe will bring fierce competition from European products.

Atlineapelis Homer Sackett Chicago Northwestern Lumbermeus Association Charles S Reith Kansas City Southern Pine Associaion Europe

76 000 Russians Lose In Vain Drive To Break Austro Hungarians

Berlin reports a brutal Russian offensive on an eighty mile front against Austro Hungarian lines ended January 15 with about 70 000 killed or wounded and 6 000 captured. West fronts see continued British and French artillery duels and German counterfire. Allied ultimatum to Greece and troop movements toward Corinth heighten Balkan tensions as Vienna and Berlin relay casualty figures and strategic assessments.

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Bond Issue Defeated by Alabama Voters in Illinois

Alabama voters defeat state bond issue amid partial returns from January elections. Montgomery supported a $200000 city bond while larger towns backed the measure. smaller towns and rural districts opposed. State sought $4500000 to fund debt, city debts also to be funded by bonds. law blocks long term loans.

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Weather Prophecy Cloudy Forecast Spotted

Washington forecast hints at cloudy skies with slightly warmer temperatures midweek. Generically notes Wednesday and Thursday as likely to stay warm, with possible light breezes and no precipitation indicated.

Washington Donny Thorsdes

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