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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

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Strong protest over British seizure of neutral mail

The United States charges Britain with interference in neutral mail and detentions of parcel post. The American note, dated January, demands a prompt reply and cites seizures on Danish, Swedish, and Dutch ships. Britain says it will consult allies before replying, with continuation on page three.

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Will Win Struggle For Civilization Says King George

London January 27 Parliament prorogued to February 16. King George urged continued arms until victory, pledging resolve with allies to defend liberties and civilised order. Royal assent and formalities completed for the military service bill trading with the enemy bill and war finance measures.

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Admiral Beatty Urges Religion For War Victory

Admiral David Beatty, commanding the first British battle cruiser squadron, calls for a major religious revival as a prerequisite to victory. In a letter read at the Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge, he argues, citing France, that renewal can lift England from complacency and help end the war.

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$38 000 Residence for Habersham Drive

Announcement states Roynton will spend 38000 on a modern residence on Habersham Drive. Property bought from Peach Tree Heights Park Co via Rivera Realty after days of negotiations. Home to include all modern conveniences and occupy Wesley Avenue area.

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Buy Right Hints for the Housewife Economy

An advertisement notes improved manufacture and quality of household necessities and kitchen utensils with lower prices. Hardware and house furnishers offer a wide array of cookery items and novelties to ease kitchen tasks, healthful cooking, and efficient management. Big stores advertise frequent specials in The Constitution.

Advertise Low Price Guarantees Mentioned Here

Read text mentions guarantees and marked savings on advertisements with emphasis on lowest prices. Source fragment indicates promotions promising best value. No clear dates or named entities.

Poison Box in Mail Sparks Federal Probe in Atlanta

Federal investigators hold a mysterious box with a hidden spring and barbed needle believed poisoned. A chemist will test the needle while post office inspectors seek Paul Carter, suspected sender, amid a feud involving Carter, McVillen, and a Gainesville link. расследование continues as authorities piece together how the box was mailed from Atlanta to Gainesville.

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Military course may be installed in high schools

The Atlanta board of education studied adding a military course in high schools to train boys for national defense. The plan includes seeking a military instructor from the War Department or state militia and a supervisor’s plan at the next meeting. The board also debated teacher tax payments, student attendance, and a possible ordinance restricting school access for families with delinquent taxes, noting constitutional concerns. Continued on Page Three.

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Minister Strife Traces in Mohr Marriage Case

Providence January 27 — The first major rift in the marriage of Dr Franklin Mohr and Elisabeth F Mohr emerged as she admitted hiring two black men to harm him following disclosure of her friendship with Samuel A McDougall, a minister in Pictou Nova Scotia. The cross examination revealed conflicting dates, drug influence, and a disputed marriage ceremony, with Mohr later seeking formal validation.

Providence WR Frankin Mohr Elisabeth F Mohr Samuel A McDougall Pictou Nova Scotia Muler Rice Winiater McDougall Mohr Emily Burger Brooklyn Lynn Mass

City Education Board Pushes Residency Exemption for Teachers

Atlanta educators seek city ordinance change allowing public school teachers to reside outside city limits. Council members split. many support amending the law to ease living constraints while protecting police operations. Councilman Ashley pleads to spare "our good women" amid low pay and suburban housing costs. Frank Reynolds will introduce an amendment proposal to permit noncity residences for city employees.

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Bulgarian Monks Routed in Attack on Serbian Monastery

A Time dispatch from Bucharest reports Bulgarian monks from Zography attacked the adjacent Serbian Monastery of Chillandari on Mount Athos. The assault failed due to Serbian defenses and a section of Chillandari was set ablaze. All Mount Athos monasteries were fortified in medieval times to resist such raids.

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Emperor Francis Joseph Report From Rome Circles

Vatican circles report Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is growing worse after days of illness. A related court note mentions Mrs Mohr admitting false statements about doctors records and that Justice Stearna scheduled further testimony on Saturday morning and perhaps afternoon with Mrs Mohr on the stand for two more days.

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Wilson warns nation on preparedness and peace

President Wilson urged immediate defense planning in New York speeches to business leaders and railroad men. He warned no one can predict tomorrow, defended Mexican policy, and warned against marplot interference while noting a change in stance on preparedness and tariff commission support.

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England Denies Turkish Victory in South Arabia

A London dispatch reports the official Press bureau denying reports of Turkish victory in South Arabia. The story notes extensive fighting along the French front with German and British actions around Neuville and mine craters, while Austria advances slowly in the Balkans and Montenegro. The piece also covers Turkish evacuation near Kut el Amara and Austro-German movements in Albania and Montenegro, with updates from the Eastern front and Rga–East Galicia sector.

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Local Rain Outlook From Washington to Georgia

Local weather report forecasts Friday through Saturday with colder northwest skies and partly cloudy, cooler conditions. Likely rain in the southern portion. temperatures range from 56 to 62 degrees with low rainfall totals noted and deficits since January.

Washington Georgia Bainfall

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