Constitution advertising rates and distribution details 1914
Atlanta post offices mail rate notice dated July 30 1914. Subscription prices for daily and weekly editions in the United States Mexico and areas outside Atlanta. Advertising manager J Holliday outlines coverage outside Atlanta with Washington Bureau address and staff correspondent Jon Corrigan. Constitution is sold in New York by Times Building area stands and notes nonresponsibility for advance payments to out of town carriers.
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Postafics
Atlanta
United States
Atexico
Mexico
J R. Holliday
Constitution Building
Cole
Washington
S Street
Jona Corrigan
Oir
Constitution
New York City
Washington County Tax Report Sparks Editorial Debate
The Constitution faults the state tax official report that painted Washington county as lagging behind peers. It defends the county's good name, notes a large drop in tax returns from last year, and condemns the misrepresentation while urging a corrective push in next year's figures.
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Washington County
Washington
G S Chapman
Sandersville
Cozens
Dunne
Marcel
Tahn C
Hart
Wessis George
Elmore
Sherrutt
C Sheppard
Jurge Hart
Wersat
Georgia
Georgia at Frisco Exposition Representation in 1916
The house appropriations committee will this afternoon consider whether Georgia will be officially represented at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1916. The discussion centers on state participation and funding for the official Georgia exhibit.
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Appropriations Committee
House
Georgia
San Francisco
Georgia urged to fund expo representation at San Francisco
The Constitution calls on the committee to ensure Georgia has adequate representation at a world expo in San Francisco. Business leaders have moved quickly, with private subscriptions expected to surpass state funding. Georgia previously shone at St Louis and Jamestown, and officials say San Francisco offers similar or greater benefits as Panama Canal celebrations draw huge attendance. The legislature should act before adjournment.
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Georgia
St. Lowia
Jamestown
St. Louis
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Georgia Endowment Tax Exemption for Colleges Proposed
Unanimous house and senate approvals back a constitutional amendment to exempt college endowments not tied to land from taxation. The piece argues such exemptions boost higher education, encourage gifts, and align Georgia with other states, urging rapid passage and a voter referendum.
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House
Senate
Georgia
South Carolina
Bob Clayton and His Work
Captain R M Clayton, superintendent of construction for Atlanta, will retire after thirty three years in office. He built and expanded water and sewer systems, paving and sidewalks, and renovated downtown Atlanta, guiding municipal growth with a spotless record and no graft or corruption allegations.
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R. M Clayton
Atlanta
Ufe
Captain Clayton
United States
Clayton
Return of the vacation disrupts the home front
The piece shows a father scrambling to manage a family returning from vacation. He endures blame for keeping them away, promising he will cope as the household settles back. Domestic scenes reflect tension between work and rest and a hopeful return to normalcy.
The Joy of Life and Wise Words From The Village Deacon
An eclectic collection features The Joy of Life verses and a Village Deacon interview praising frugality and common sense. A Kansas City Times note reflects on civic virtue, while a Marian Record editor offers campaign calm and resilience. The piece honors Captain Clayton, Atlanta’s aging consulting engineer, for his encyclopedic civic knowledge.
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Marian Record
Kansas City
Governor Cites Facts to Back Up His Charges
Governor Slatan quotes Hardwick’s Sunday statements to counter opposition to the parcel post plan and currency reform. He accuses Hardwick of hypocrisy over rural parcel limits, sugar inquiries, and tax measures. He argues he's acting as governor, engaging with the legislature and defending state interests against political attack.
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Slatan
Hardwick
Generr
United States Mall
Wilson
Hardwirt
Germatesa
Federal Refining Company
Myr Hardwicl Baid
Federal
Hehning Company
Yardwick
Sugar Trust
Baens
Witherspoon
Cust
Senate
Tam
Lea Mt Hard
Snemalon
Georgia
Hardwick and
Felder
New Bills and Resolutions in Legislature Yesterday
New bills introduced in both branches include a Kingston style municipal court for Wort Valley, a $10 000 waterworks bond issue for Gehlocknee in Thomas county, nurserymen license and inspection affidavits in Dooly Irwin, and a Box Springs public school setup in Talbot county. A Polk county teacher back salaries borrowing bill was also advanced. Senate measures authorize Wheeler county county commissioners, public roads property and finance board for Wheeler, highway department with two commissioners, and funding. also fraternal benefit societies licensing and exclusion rules. Bristol incorporation in Pierce and bond provisions for possessor warrant cases were noted.
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Billa
Greene
Houston
Rew
Wort Valley
Hopkins
Thomas
Gehlocknee
Thomas County
Duncan
Dooly and
Clements
Irwin
Raglan
Talbot
Box Springs
Talbot County
McLedbetter
Polk
Hills
Senate
Hikins
Wheeler County
Hiking
Board of Commissioners
Wheeler
Peyton
Miller
Taylor
Bristol
Pierce County
Elkina
Slaton campaign hailed for ending factionalism in Georgia
Alfred C Newell, chairman of Governor Blaton's campaign, praised the lack of bitter factionalism in Georgia's campaign. He credited Slaton's candidacy for uniting former rivals, reducing local tensions, and promoting business stability. Hutchens paid the $250 entry fee. Gibson of Macon joined Brown headquarters. Terrell plans more stops with 148 counties eager to hear him.
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Alfred C. Newell
Alfred C Newell
John M Blaton
Georgia
Slatan
Slaton
Senate
Atlanta
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Hutchens
A Hutchens
Ing Place
H Ulm
State Democratic Executive Committee
G M Hoberts Sr
Comptrailer
Wright
C. C. Gibson
Macon
Brown
Gibson
Joe Brown
Render Terrell
Toweph
VC Brown
Sohceitor
Hugh M Dorsey
Royston
Tiersey
Dacatur
Carrollton
Slaton Olus
Clarks
Athens
A H Davidson
A T Conway
AL. Kting
J G Paine
N B. Davin
HW Jackson
Duncan
John Z. Pittard
Storms at Sea by George Fitch
An essay-like piece argues storms at sea differ from inland tempests, noting towering waves and risky voyages. It contrasts tourist and seaman dangers, claims modern steamers avoid disaster, and credits technology and seafaring skill with reducing sea storm fatalities.
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George Fitch
Sivaxh
Geran
Unapproachable Maude Adams in Modern Gossip
Diana Chappell Barnes of the New York Press recalls asking Dan Frohman about Maude Adams. Frohman calls Adams the rudest, most difficult actress to reach, noting road fatigue and limited responsiveness despite her fame.
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Maude Adams
Diana“Chappell Barnes
New York Press
Dan Frohman
Clement
Otion
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