The Constitution on the Western and Atlantic lease issue
The Constitution discusses the Western and Atlantic railroad, urging a businesslike renewal approach. It favors a Georgia governor appointed commission to negotiate a new lease with Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis and Louisville and Nashville, preserving state and tenant interests for the future. It notes past success in appointing high‑caliber Georgians to oversee major state projects.
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
Georgia
Baltimore
Western and Atlantic
Nashville, Chattanooga and
St. Louis
St. L
Chattanooga
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Western
Atlantic
Cartersville
Atlanta
Louisvile and Nashville Railroad
Louisville and Nashville
Mie
Commission to study state road proposal for 1916 session
The draft calls for a Georgia commission named by the governor and confirmed by the senate to report conclusions and a lease contract proposal to lawmakers in 1916. It urges a fair solution to avoid costly litigation and loss risk, praising Governor Harriss as brave and urging timely appointment of a representative panel the whole state will trust.
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Senate
Harrie
Peacock Bill Seeks to Remove Dead Voters from Bond Votes
Representative Peacock of Dougherty introduces a constitutional amendment to allow special registration lists for bond elections to exclude dead voters and former residents. The measure targets a two thirds constitutional threshold, arguing current practice unfairly blocks necessary public improvements as shown by a Lee county bond case. The bill outlines a 30 day registration period starting 60 days before election with published notice.
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Peacock
Dougherty
Lee County
Death of William G Humphrey Prominent Atlanta Figure
Announcement from Toledo Ohio notes the death of William G Humphrey known as Bill Humphrey. A former Atlanta city council member and finance committee chairman he was praised for bold opinions and exact financial leadership. His fourteens years in Atlanta earned broad friendships and public influence. He was about 47 and a broker by trade.
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William G Humphrey
Toledo
Ohio
Ham
Bill
Humphrey
Atlantis
Atlanta
Fragmented Georgia columns and verse collection items
A mosaic of excerpts from Georgia newspapers includes poems and sayings about travel faith and humility, plus brief notes referencing The Arkansas Democrat The Albany Herald The Albany Herald quotes and a Georgia legislator mention. Notable names include Crowder Swift Rushin and William G Humphrey, with scattered reflections on life, faith, and public figures.
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Love
Arkansan
Arkansas Democrat
Georgia
Crowder
Swift
Rushin
Post Office Denning clarifies mail sack material choice
Washington dispatches report a bid inquiry suggested a shift from cotton duck to jute mail sacks. Chief W. Denning states only 1,000 jute sacks are needed for heavy shipments, with $363,000 set to be spent on cotton duck sacks this year. The department will continue using cotton duck and likely expand its use as needed.
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Washington
W. Denning
Division of Supplies
United States Post Office Department
Post Office Department
Ldenning
Congress
Department
Bills Introduced and Passed in Both Houses Of Legislature Yesterday
The article lists numerous bills introduced in the House by various delegates including Chatham and Stovall and notes several for local charters, county treasurers, and court structures. It also covers senate introductions by Senator Lawrence and others, with measures on school funds, tax deposits, and restrictions on foreign corporations and dynamite.
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New Rix
Chatham
Dougherty
Albans
Neill
Muscogee
Foster
Morgan
Sobertor
Madison
Andrews
Fulton
Aver
Bibb
Dorns
Crisp
Ortep
En Dickerson
Clinch
Board of Commissioners
Clinch County
Beck
Carroll
DeKalb
Thist Lake
East Lake
Brown
Wheeler
Husband
Blickburn
Georne Spiver
Griffin
Rese
Efingham
Offingham
Weh
Miler
Miner
Clarke
Fireh
Miller
Superio Court
Miller County
Rewer
Stinghim
Er- Anglam
Senate
Lawrence
Dams
Akin
Georgia
Treasury
Carlton
Inamas
Pickett
Pleventh
Board of Commissions
Tattnall House
Bacon Superior Court
Cherokee County
House
Clayton County
Houge
Monroe County
Board of Education of
Cartersville
Persons
Board of Education
Department Wills Not Substitute Jute for Cotton
John Corrigan Jr reports Washington postal officials deny plans to switch from cotton to jute bagging for pouches. Chief WL Denning says bids are sought only for 1000 jute sacks for heavy supplies, while bulk cotton duck remains in use. Additional cotton goods purchases, possibly $700,000, and 250000 yards may be needed. no department policy reversal.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Post Office Department
WL Denning
Shelies
Postal Service
Denmne
South
Department
Benning
Congress
Denning
Boy in Iron Stocks Causes Brooklyn Stir
Wille Joyce, five, at 210 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, caused a neighborhood uproar by wedging his head between iron railing bars in a barn stormy scene. Playmates shouted neigh while men pulled at the bars and Willie's father freed him after several minutes with a tool.
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Wille Joyce
Lewis Avenue
Brooklyn
Willie
Willies
Papa
Wile
A Georgia bill clash over state railroad power and growth
The piece argues against amendments to Georgia law and constitution that would block a new 35 mile line from Atlanta north to Watford Crossroads, alleging state ownership of the Western and Atlantic line stifles private investment and future development. It warns such changes could set a dangerous precedent, harming enterprise and regional progress.
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Baltimore Manufacturers’ Record
Georgia
General Assembly
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway Company
Lotsvile and Nashville Railroad Company
North Georgia Mineral Railway Company
Watfords Crossroads
Burton County
Lomisville
Nashvile Railroad
Atlantic
Hain Brant
Tie Foyerie
Iegislature
Lowsville
Nashville
Baton County
Chillanooga
Birmngham
Commonwealth
Mms
Westen
Debate over Georgia School for the Deaf location and methods
W L Aver of Macon faces criticism before a trustees meeting about moving the Georgia School for the Deaf from Cave Spring. J B Russell, trustee, defends the school funding and oral methods, arguing the school serves Georgia well and urging a thorough investigation while denying unfounded charges.
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Wl Aver
Bbb
House
Schon
Kicdmone Hotel
O P Willingham
Macon
Cave Spring
Peius
South Georgia
Sinvalon
Uen VC
Cogpuik
Ube McHuer
Qandiga
Conner
Georgia
United States
Mime Sala
Annals of the Deaf
Ava
Ce Spring
BO We CC Russel Ue
Georgia School For
Ponderous Personages Napoleon the Third by George Fisch
A fragmented biographical sketch of Napoleon III covering origins as prince, exile, and rise to power, noting conflicts with France’s republic, escapes from prison, and eventual death in 1877. The piece emphasizes his ambition, wars, and lasting impact on European balance of power.
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Napoleon the Third
Ceorge Fisch
Napoleon Ponapirte
Lems Napolean
Runa
Napoleon Benutese
St Velina
Louis Sapoon
Oskallad
Amere
Elif
Ptence
Lagtindg
Paris
Nipoleon
Eriere
Peusaia
Dius
Napoleon
Dare Lisamerk
von Mottke
Torraine
Napoleony
Napoleons
Hanay
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