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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1912
Page
11
Bonds for street improvements in Atlanta urged by council
The street committee urges a city bond issue dedicated to modernizing Atlanta streets. Comptroller Goldsmith notes a net debt of 5.04 million and a legal borrowing margin, with waterworks as a strong asset. The piece links fiscal health to timely street work and criticizes delays by contractors and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Committee of Council
Atlanta
Goldsmith
Sinking Land Commission
J. HK. Goldsmith
Bief
Alanta
Georgia Port Facilities poised for canal traffic expansion
A St Marys dispatch notes growing trans Isthmian traffic and Georgia's likely gains from canal opening. It cites two vessels cleared for the isthmus loaded at St Marys docks, dredging plans for the St Marys river, and how Savannah Brunswick Darien and other ports will vie for trade. The piece links port development to Georgia's railroad strength and regional revenue prospects.
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Constitution
St Marys
Panama
Congress
St Marye
Lamien County
Southerneorgia
South America
Orient
Georgia
Tably
South
Middle West
Just From Georgia and Other Fragments of verse
A collection of verse fragments reflecting a rural Georgia sensibility with themes of summer violets memories and old times. Includes lines about love youth and the enduring same sweet season and face contrasted with humorous local reflections and dialect snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billville
Cordin
Letters From People A New Word To Grganize
A historical letter page discusses linguistic origins of names in English, proposing Brianize as a term for treacherous political betrayal, and critiques political tactics ahead of a November election. The writer urges Governor Wilson to rebuke a demagogue and advocates expanding lexicon with new coinages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Dr Burke
Boycott
Captain Boycott
Wilson
Briantze ’ Terry M de
Atlanta
Mayor Favors Increase for Probation Work
Jerome Jones of The Journal of Labor reports Mayor Winn supports more funds for probation work under Officer G J Coogler. The mayor praised Coogler’s efforts and pledged support, but noted the next apportionment sheet isn’t prepared until September, delaying concrete aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn
G J Coogler
Jerome Jones
The
Journal of Labor
Jones
Jon
South Georgia College A M A Across Thomasville History
The South Georgia College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, founded in 1879 by local subscriptions in Thomasville, may revert to its original owners and be used as a public school building if Judge Hopkins bill passes. In 1880 the owners deeded it to the University of Georgia as a branch, in hopes of annual state aid. The state has since ceased care, and Thomasville’s board of education has spent about $3,112 since 1901 on insurance, repairs, and improvements.
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Oif
South Georgia College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
Thomasville
Hopkins
University of Georgia
State University
Stte
Adhengs
Thomisyihe
Board of Education
City Aldermen Miss Meetings Halting City Business
Since last Thursday the city council has stalled as the aldermanic board failed to meet quorum. On Monday only Spratling Warren Van Dyke and Nutting were present. Candler was in Baltimore, McClelland ill in a sanitarium, and Fiverett at home. A daily meeting was planned until a quorum appears to transact city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Spratling Warren van Dyke
Nutting
Candler
Baltimore
McClelland
Fiverett
Mick
Hagy
Je@hnson and
Maddox
Refrigerator Cars May Move On Sundays
A Georgia house committee considered amending the Sunday freight car ban. Railroads opposed the bill while fruit and truck growers supported it. The committee recommended passing the measure in its present form, allowing refrigerator cars to move and fruit shipments on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Georgia
Committee On Railroads
House
Adairsville Woman Killed by Lightning
Adairsville on July 4 a woman named Mrs Vick was struck by lightning while bringing in laundry during a thunderstorm. She was instantly killed. the crash may have involved a wire. Mrs Vick was the daughter of Alderman W T Wall and she leaves a husband and several young children.
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Adairsville
Wot
Negro K P encampment begins in Columbus Georgia
Special trains bring two thousand Georgia negroes to Columbus for the grand encampment of the colored Knights of Pythias. Delegates arrive by rail as trains from Atlanta deliver crowds and a tented city spreads on the north commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Colored Knights of Pythias
Atlanta
Statesboro youth found dead near Statesboro
A 19 year old, Fred Gould, son of John Gould and nephew of editor J R Miller, was found dead in a field near Statesboro this morning with a bullet hole in his heart. Police say death by his own hand is the leading theory though new developments could bring murder into focus. Investigation continues and arrests may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesboro
Fred Gould
John Gould
J R Miller
Chamber of Commerce Plans Campaign Meeting
A chamber of commerce directors meeting is set for Wednesday at 4 pm in the Empire building rooms to discuss the upcoming membership meeting. The dinner and open forum on Thursday at Taft Hall aims to be a major event with over 300 acceptances likely, while a remodeling plan for a permanent HQ is also to be reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Empire Building
Taft Hall
Chamber
Toronto
City
No Hell No Fire No Brimstone Debate
Washington July 8 There is no such place state or condition as hell fire and brimstone for the torment of the wicked The International Bible Students Association adopted a resolution trepudiating the teaching as unscriptural The 4000 delegates urged ministers to publish in local papers whether they believed the Bible taught the literal doctrine of hell and fire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Bible Students Association
Job Refusal Over Saturday Work and One Legged Traveler
A one legged man named Lewis refused a Saturday shift saying it clashes with his dignity and luck. He sought lodging and transportation from Associated Charities but was deemed unfavorably known in Liallas Ga. He preferred a good hotel and Monday work, but did not return, suggesting more bad luck days.
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Associated C Charities
Liallas
Lewis
Police court debunks tiger liquor tale with water evidence
Police in a downtown case against blind tiger Will Hunter sees a half pint bottle labeled corn whiskey dismissed as watered down. Officer Barton, testing the liquid in court, declares it tastes like water and the case is dropped as the recorder dismisses.
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Buvera
Tiger Mauer
Barton
Ivy Street
Decatur
Ton
Hunter
Ray
Bruvis
Poliman
Lawser
Commandments for Roosevelt Party touted by Hill
Washington July 6 Representative Ebenezer Hill of Connecticut a Republican member of the house ways and means committee commented on the national progressive platform The Tin Commandments would make a mighty good platform for any party but Dixon ought not to stand with one of them He urged observing the Sabbath keeping holy and cautioned against coveting a neighbor s goods and against bearing false witness.
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Washington
Ebenezer Hill
Connecticut
House
Ways and Means
Dixon
Luixen
Venable Swears In Recruits At Macon Station
Lieutenant Venable travels to Macon to swear in a number of recently enlisted men. The Macon office has operated since dawn and received many desirable applicants. About a dozen men will depart from Atlanta this week, delayed by congress's arms appropriation funding transport. Local office has been busy for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Congress
State Won’t Borrow to Pay for Legislature Say Treasurer
Treasurer Wo J Speer stated yesterday that the state would not need to borrow funds to cover legislature expenses for the current session. He noted about 110000 in the treasury, with roughly 69000 earmarked for immediate needs, and that in the coming days the rest would be allocated to meet legislative costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo J Speer
Treasury
They’ve stolen name of Republican Party
A tele gram from Newark dated July 8 claims Theodore Raus informed William Allen Whit that a rival faction calling itself the titular wing of the Republican Party has adopted the Barnes Penrose group name. The note asserts they have no mural rights to the party name or any rights to anything else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Theodore Raus
Wiliam Allen
Candidates on stump in South Carolina
Columba S. July 8 reports the campaign party moving from Cumilla ton ent to Beaufort for a fourth week of campaigning. Candidates visit towns including Bridgeland Cort and Barnwell Hridgelard, with further stops planned as the caravan tours the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Columba S
Fragmentary Charter Notes Shipping Route and Candidates
Fragmented text references a charter for a railroad, mentions Lone Vigitec, Grangeburn, and a candidate Fuleni. Indicates a planned visit next week and last stops, with a July 8 date near Columo. Mentions a railroad company in Columbia near F Biena, altered today, and a 100 mile line from Win after that day N vente CE. Mentions various states and operators without clear details.
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Grangeburn
Cadidit
Pladsouth
Columo
Speakimant and Fistern Railroad Company
Columbia
F Biena
Win
Tay
Till
Burlington
Durham
Carolina
Grand Lodge of Elks Meets in Portland
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opens its forty-eighth grand lodge session and twenty sixth reunion in Portland Ore with contests for key offices. Officers contest include grand exalted ruler, grand secretary, grand esteemed loyal knight, leading knight, and other positions among nominees from Wisconsin to New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
T B Mills
Superior Wis
Fred Hobinson
Dubuque Town
David McArron
Port Huron
Mich
Charles I. Tarr
Pasadena
Cal
W W Wisher
Goldfield
Mev
Georges Addington
Albany
James King
Topekahan
Frank King
Providence
K H Dickerman
Tucson
Ariz
L. B Maxwell
Marshalltown
Town
Patterson to Make Race for the Senate
Memphis July 8 formal announcement that former Governor Malcolm Roffatirson is a candidate for the Later States Senate was published here today. Mr Patterson seeks the seat made vacant by the death of Senator Te Tavia. Governor Hooper appointed Newell Sanders to fill out the term. Senator Sanders is a Free Publican. Mr Patterson to a democrat. In his address to the democrats of Tennessee Mr Watterson reviews his political career, citing two terms as Governor. Other democrat candidate for the senate was announced in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Malcolm Ro Fattirson
Senate
Patterson
Robert Te Tavia
Hooper
Newell Sanders
Yavla
Sanders
Democrats of
Tennessee
Watterson
Eovernor
Fernessee
General Edwards to assume command contingent on confirmation
A note indicates General Edwards will take command as Brigadier General of the line upon confirmation. The message lists possible postings including Atlanta and San Antonio, with potential transfers to other major military departments as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
Clare Nee B
Twaris
Sular Bureau of the War
Deadlock over Naval Bill In House Leads to Pay Dispute
Representative Padgett chairman of the Naval Affairs Committee announced a deadlock in Washington as the House would not agree to Senate changes on the naval bill. He said he would refuse to act on any Senate amendments after the bill was increased by 16 or more tons, signaling a potential stalemate and possible extra session on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Battleshis
Padgett
Case Naval Affairs Committee
Tn Senate
Returned by Air Route to London Couple From Newark
London July 8 Laude Graham White and his wife formerly Miss Doroth, smugler of Newark, who have been spending their honeymoon in France, returned to England yesterday by air route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Llaude Graham White
Mise” Doroth
Smgler
Newark
France
England
Aerapiane
Examiner Stevens Resigns as National Bank Examiner
Stevens of JFsuntesiife Ada resigns from the national bank examiner post for Alabama Mississippi and New Orleans city. L P Hosmer of Birmingham likely to be appointed successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masuington
J KR Stevens
Jfsuntesiife Ada
Natitnaal Bank
Alabama
Mississippi
New Orlean
L. P Hosmer
Birmingham
Ala
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