Atlanta Constitution Mail Rates and Distribution Notice
The July 23 1914 issue lists postal and newspaper distribution details for Atlanta and outlying areas. It includes daily and Sunday rates, carrier charges, and the Constitution office addresses in Atlanta and Washington Bureau contact at 1737 S Street NW. It notes sale points in New York and cautions against advance payments to out-of-town carriers or agents.
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United States
Mexico
Atlanta
H Holliday
Constitution Building
Cla
Washington
S Street
N. W
John Corrigandt
Staf
New York City
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Building Corner
Thirty-eighth Street
Twentieth Street
Repeal Fluked: Two Opponents Endorse Tax Equalization
Two representatives from Emanuel and Laurens counties who voted against the tax equalization law last year endorse it now. They credit the law with fairness and economy, saying it taxes property truly and reduces state expenses, signaling broader support as repeal efforts fade.
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Messrs
Herrington
Emanuel County
Coleman
Laurens
Judge Hart
Fulton
Chatham
Bibb
Richmond
Muscogee
Mr Harris Withdraws From Gubernatorial Contest
The withdrawal of W J Harris from the gubernatorial contest is presented as prudent given unfavorable conditions. The Constitution notes regret that he ceased to chair the state democratic committee but praises his service and faithful work for the party. As director of the census bureau, Harris remains positioned to serve.
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State Democratic Committee
Harris
Census Bureau
The Thorny Villa Looms In Mexican Turmoil
Rumors mount that Pancho Villa may resist Carranza’s authority and consolidate forces as tensions between Villa and Carranza persist. Both leaders deny discord while signs of a brewing clash continue to surface, threatening any hoped for calm in Mexico.
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Pancho
Villa
Carranza
Political Reckoning in Mexican Leadership Faces Risk
Recurring reports signal Carranza risks by pressuring Carbajal, while Villa and Carranza hold fragile, dictatorial stances. If Villa and Carranza clash and Carranza stays cool toward the provisional president, the outlook darkens. The United States remains watchful waiting, unsure of the balance of power.
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Carranza
Carbajal
Villa
United States
Jingoism, Cotton Wealth and Anglo-American Ties
A 1914 cotton export record underscores southern prosperity from British demand and warns against jingoism toward England. The piece argues the south should protect peace with Britain, emphasizing cotton's central role in the U.S. economy and foreign trade, and critiques imperial bravado. It also touches on Huerta in Mexico, Villa, and looming congressional summer sessions.
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Federal Department of ‘Commerce
United States
Great Britain
South
Panama Canal
England
Gulf
The Jelly Campaign Man and the Stump Speech
A fragmentary portrait of a political figure nicknamed The Jelly Campaign Man. The piece portrays his familiar paths through woodlands and cabins as he touts loyalty to the state and neighborly solidarity. It hints at popularity and a recurring chorus blaming government for hardship, with remarks on a retired distillery manager crushed by government.
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Hughes
Dublin
D. M. Hughes
Adrian
Swainsboro
Summit
Eastman
Tingle
Hiushes
By & Forge Majority
The Ticklish Question and Rural Snapshots
A string of humorous quips and regional vignettes from Beane L- SBnTouvel and others. References to political incumbents, local characters, and oddities from Musket Ridge country with colorful dialect and social commentary. The piece blends satire with portraits of townsfolk and seasonal musings.
Treat All Property Alike Editor Constitution Taxation Rule
A historic letter argues that taxation must apply equally to notes and mortgages as to real estate. It asserts the lender holds title and the borrower retains only equity of redemption, urging equal tax treatment and enforcement against tax dodgers in Bibb County.
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Georgia
Bibb County
Ben Adhem Poem Verse About Love for Fellow Man
A fragment from Leigh Hunt’s poem describes Ben Adhem waking in moonlight and asking what is writ in the book of gold. The angel says the names of those who love the Lord, but Adhem asks to be written as one who loves his fellow man. The next night the angel returns and Ob spreads the names, and Ben Adhem’s name leads all the rest.
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Ben Adhem
Gala
Leigh Bunt
Duckworth
Smith
Charles Barrett
Partners Union
Little Joe” Brown
Kimball Housey
Brown Lestlere
BR. F. Duckworth
Moke. Smith
Farmers’ Union
State Union
Barrett
Brown
I. Y. McCord
Fulton County Hoke Smith Club
Georgia
Senator Smith
Mr. Duckworth
National Congress
Mr. McCord
Lfe
Brown Forces
Render Tarrell
Time to Draw Line Says Sun on Freak Legislation
This piece denounces Georgia lawmakers push to ban sale of cigarettes and cigarette papers as unconstitutional. It warns such regulation infringes personal rights, invites contraband trades, and signals rising paternalism that threatens public freedom and common sense.
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Sun
New York
Georgia
Atlanta
Mente
Senate
America
Eorg
New Bills Introduced In Both House And Senate
The following new bills were introduced in the house on Wednesday by multiple representatives. Proposals include abolishing Gray city court, amending state calling acts, creating a new Millen charter, amending Milledgeville charter, regulating Savannah elections, letting Thomasville abandon streets, adjusting Thomasville schools act, exempting Confederate veterans from game license fees, amending Hawkinsville charter, providing four term years for Monroe superior court, holding primaries in Savannah, expanding children's courts, reducing Jones county road commissioner salary, adding Ellaville to state depositories, and a senate resolution to probe the state board of health. A tax exemption bill seeks to exempt seminaries and colleges of learning from taxation beyond real estate. A bill to create Blackshear and other measures were also introduced.
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Hoare
Henderson
Jones
Gray
Jones County
Washington
Brinson
Jenkins
Town of
Millen
Jenkins County
Ennia
Baldwin
Milledgevills
Baldwin County
Chatham
Savannah
Hopkine
Thomas
Thomasville
Hopkins
City of
Suezs of
Haralson
Shipp
Pulaski
Hawkinsville
Pulaski Spanty
Hardin
Monroe
Monroe Superior Court
Sheppard
Sumter
McCrory
Schley
Ellaville
Senate
McGregor, Elkins and
Peyton
State Board of Health
McNeil
Pwanty Secana
Taylor
Blackshear
Poincare's Travels to Russia Sweden Denmark Norway
The Indianapolis News notes M. Poincare plans a July 16 official visit to the Russian czar, with private stops in Sweden to meet King Gustavus V and later official visits to Denmark and a private call on Norway. A Christiania expo complicates diplomacy as Norway and Sweden expect visits.
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Indianapolis
United States
Monsieur Poincare
Toses
Russia
Sweden
Gustavus V
Btockholm
Denmark
Norway
Nono
Jt Ig
M. Polne ¢Are
Christiania
Stockholm
Congress debates tobacco soup plan in Kensan City Journal
A fragment reports Congress discussing abolishing tobacco soup amid budget lines. The jumbled note mentions a demand for an additional 11,000,000 units or dollars to support a plan.
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Kensan City Journal
Congress
Snk
Felder and Slaton rivalry shifts in Georgia race
Georgia political observers report a sudden shift in the short term senatorial race with Felder regaining momentum over Hardwick and Slaton, aided by Felder emissaries and radioed support. Hardwick’s parcel post stance cited as trigger. Duckworth and Smith campaign activity noted. Broyles praised by Judge Cobb. Anderson backers claim Harris withdrawal boosts Anderson.
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Felder
Hardwick
Slaton
Atlanta
T. G. Hudson
Feldar
Hauser
Congress
Epirita
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