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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1916

Page

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No City Tax Paid by 682 Teachers Report Reveals

A city council report shows 682 teachers pay no city taxes while 45 live outside Atlanta. The city attorney says 45 residents drop from payroll, taxes owed on furniture jewelry and back taxes may be due. Council discusses repealing residency ordinance as employees may live in the city only.

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Father’s Bond Set for Sons Accused of Plotting to Kill Him

The two sons vag Vaniuisy 25 Tvime and Herbert Lodike faced charges for conspiring to murder their father mother and sister. Bonds of 29 600 each were set with Furman TD Toiike and Hanson as sureties. The father asked States Attorney Hoyne to quash the indictments as he did not wish to prosecute his sons.

Herbert Lodike Furman TD Toiike Hanson Hoyne

General Interest in Politics By Business Men Is Urged In Address

Members of the Atlanta Retail Merchants association gathered at a Piedmont hotel banquet where officers for the coming year were presented and Nor man Hapgood editor of Harpers Weekly delivered a strong address. The event drew over 200 attendees with warm fellowship. new officers were introduced and aspirants urged unity and cooperation to advance the organization and its aims.

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Widow Mrs Mohr Recalls Abusive Marriage in Murder Trial

Mrs Elivabech Mohr testifies in Providence case alleging doctor husband Drew Franklin Mohr was cruel and an addict. she swears love for him and seeks reconciliation while detailing threats to kill her and coercive deeds including property transfers. She describes letters, alleged coercion by Dr Mohr, and a life marked by fear and dependence amid mounting tensions.

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$25 200 Raised for Jews Suffering in Europe War Relief Meets in Atlanta

A mass meeting at the temple in Atlanta raised about $25 200 for Jews suffering in Europe from the Great War. More than 800 people subscribed as Rabbi Solomon Moras Lichtenstein and Rabbi David Marx spoke. A little orphan who sent ten cents earned the honor of the first contribution. The fund, part of a nationwide drive, will aid victims in Poland and Galicia via the American Jewish relief committee. Additional donations continued through the night and were expected to rise further today.

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Five Cotton Men Under Indictment In Georgia Probe

Five Atlanta cotton men were indicted by a Futton county grand jury on charges of futures speculation and operating a gaming house. Bonds set at $1 each, with hearings slated for February 7 before Judge Hillis Park. The investigation involved over sixty witnesses, aided by a woman detective, and defense counsel from Brown & Randolph Parker & Scott and J & Johnson.

Futton County Grand Jiy Atlanta Tye Brown & Randolph Parker & Scott Will Georgia Congress

Neighbor Kills Woman in Darkness in Apparent Burglary

Mrs Thornburg tells police her home was entered recently with silk stores stolen and scattered about the house. The victim is identified as Mrs J J MwoWatame, found dead in her apron with a pistol wound after an intruder fled. Police seek the husband of Mrs McWilliams and other possible suspects.

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Buy Right Hints for the Housewife in Economy Tone

The article discusses shifting consumer values from cheap goods to quality at lower prices amid rising demand. It notes improved production, increased knowledge of manufacture, and urges readers to watch Constitution merchants ads for best values and lowest prices in Atlanta.

Opera Guarantee List Opens Friday in Atlanta

The Metropolitan Grand Opera season in Atlanta opens Friday morning with directors of the Atlanta Music Festival guaranteeing at least 70 000. Past seven years show bold underwritten support and ticketing ahead of public sale. Names on the guarantee list secure season tickets. new underwriting letters invited to Odlanal Wol Peel, president. The cast includes Geraldine Farrar Liotti Amato and other Met stars with operas selected, including Aerona Murtha and Butterfly Tea Merstar singer Harber among future plans.

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Howard Attacks Dixie Child Labor Debate

The article reports on a Georgia politician and fellow lawmakers debating child labor protections. It notes opposition from southern representatives and mentions a constitutionally framed discussion, with references to measures and political motions continuing on to further pages.

Howard DIXIE

Robert Strawbridge Declared Founder of American Methodism

A mid 19th century debate on Methodist origins ends with unanimity in favor of Robert Strawbridge as organizer of the First Methodist Society of America and the Long Meeting House of Ram Creek in Carroll County Maryland as the first Methodist church in America. The dispute involved the Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant, and Southern Methodist factions and weighed priority against Philip Embury.

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Britain Holds Line On Blockade Policy In Commons

In London the House of Commons debated the blockade with Britain sticking to its present policy. Sir Edward Grey argued for restraint and warned against missteps while Benn and others pressed for broader measures. The session drew mixed attendance as supporters and critics weighed the impact on neutrals and German trade.

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Weather Prophecy Forecasts Partly Cloudy Skies

Washington forecast expects partly cloudy conditions with a chance of rain Friday. Georgia ports report clouds and cooler air from the north and west, with temperatures ranging from 61 to 82 and a mean of 67 degrees. Rainfall in the last 24 hours measured near zero. Deficiencies noted since January remain about 292 inches.

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