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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1915

Page

9

The Constitution Advertising Manager’s Territory Listing

In Atlanta rates shown per month cents per month and per week. Washington Hureso la Ro 121 Biveet NW listed as contact in charge of marketing. The Constitution warns it is not responsible for advance payments to out of town carriers or agents.

Varrian Atlanta Vulsine Holliday Constiution Building Territory Catalds Atlenia Washington Biveet Jobo Corrigan Sia Corceapendent New York City Broadway

Grady Hospital needs $500000 bond for new plant in Atlanta

The Constitution urges Atlanta to vote a $500000 bond to replace Grady Hospital with a modern facility. Current wards are crowded and antiquated, with 300 patients in space for 185 and nurses slept in one room. Officials say future needs justify a $600000 to $1,000,000 investment, but the city budget shows only $275000 for reconstruction.

Atlanta Crais Grady Hospital Grady de M T Devis Augusta Thia Sam Couneehon

City must fund hospital to meet future growth needs

The speaker argues that even $600,000 may be insufficient for a hospital meeting twenty-five years of demand, but any amount will propel Atlanta into growth. He contends the city cannot justify spending less, asserting the investment is necessary for justice to the city’s future and its development.

Atlanta Grady Hospital Grady Ked Tx Y Curtis Corraidors Alinta Metsath Atlantinag Ata Cie Hivo Atlinta Mont Tpal Hospital Allanta

Militarizing High Schools to Build a Reserve

A Cedartown idea proposes government supervised military training in high schools to create a ready reserve workforce. Training would strengthen future National Guard recruitment, instill discipline, and provide a peaceful path to a prepared citizen army without enforcing service. The plan, backed by War Department review, urges federal state collaboration.

United States National Guard J A Peek Cedartown Peek War Department Department

Perilous Grade Crossings Shape Public Policy

The article argues grade crossing deaths rise with car use and pressure grows to end them. It notes Pennsylvania public service commissions and bills by Walker and Andrews to allow state railroad oversight on dangerous crossings, to prohibit new ones and gradually remove existing ones, urging federal and state action to reduce the deadly risk.

Pennsyloania Servce Commission House Senate Walker Andrews Fulton State Railroad Commission Georgia

South Gets But Little From Public Benefactors

Sam Small critiques unequal philanthropic giving between the North and South. He cites a 1414 benefaction summary showing southern donations to institutions and education far below northern totals, and argues southern wealth derived from the region should fund southern education more equitably. He references Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan, and other major magnates, urging proportionate support for southern universities and welfare.

Mason and Dixons Line Missouri River Asa Candler South North Peabody Vanderbilt Slater Genev Carnegie

Time to Act in 1915 on Neutral Port Blockade

Letter from Thad Adams of Moultre Grocery backs protests against the blockade of neutral ports. The writer urges urgent action by Washington and calls for South business leaders and farmers to press for a swift response to German and British blockade dynamics and to demand relief from the war’s impact on commerce.

Thad Adams Moultre Grocery Company State Department Gtte Washington Germany Digland England Porta FP & A Schilling, JR

Bills Placed Before Legislature Reflect Diverse Proposals

A flood of measures introduced and passed yesterday across both houses includes abolishing county treasurers in Camden Murray Randolph and Rabun, revising city courts in Waycross and Nashville, creating new charters for Mt Vernon and Alamo, and authorizing bonds for a state capitol. Several senators seek educational scholarships, a caffeine ban at public venues, and town incorporations such as Wilhe and Deercourt, with amendments to county and state offices and procedures.

New Bills Inn Senate Mangham Thirty Haralson County Thomas Wayne County Callahan Way Agricultural School State Agricultural College At Athens Tison Wilhe Turner Boykin Rules Committee House Senate Camden County Murray County Board of Commissioners City Court Waycross Carrot County Savannah Clayton Superior Court Justice Courts Office of Justice of the Peace Deercourt Stephens County Fore Gaines Edwards Bryan Bryan County Paola Hort Rndolph Randolph Couniry Weill Muscoges Sheffield Surly Early Andrews Fulton Brown Wheeler Alamo Gillin Montgomery Montgomery Superior Court Key Jasper Jasper County Knight Berrien Nashville Greene Clayton Wowler Bibb Vetera Georgia Macon Cook Telfair Februa Maron Myrick Chatham Savinniah and Opeeches Canal Company Holden Rabun Rabun County

Cordele Mayor Objects To Atlanta Bulletins

Cordele Mayor J Gordon Janes defends Atlanta against out of town Woodmen of the World convention bias. He notes journalists and papers wrongly portrayed Atlanta as immoral and unfit to host large events, praising local norms and urging continued fair reporting by Georgia outlets.

Georgia St Paul Minn Woodmen of the World Great Society Atlanta New York City Galveston Texac Excelator Springs Bie Men and Religion Forward Movement Sovereigen Hela Corlea Journal Fieet South Camp Convention Uinfalr State of State of Georgia J Gordon Janes Cordele

Resolutions by Columbus Negro Ministers On Way Law

A Columbus Colored Ministers union approves resolutions protesting a proposed white teachers ban in Negro schools. They urge publication, praise the Constitution, and call white allies to protect racial harmony, credit the south’s history, and seek newspaper distribution of the resolutions.

Columbus Colared Ministers’ Union Citte Stewart Brastiwaite United States Church Command of Christ Colored Ministers Union Unissertion Bhig Southland Justice Lamanti Goa Attinia Wininters i Mien of SII Ware Beaithy Aito Secretars Smith GB NiMler Calumbas Gi Fuly

Prominent Atlanta Physician Urges Grady Bond Support

A prominent Atlanta physician urges a $500,000 bond issue for Grady hospital, arguing overcrowding and inadequate facilities threaten patient care. He cites beds, hallways, and porches packed with patients and praises hospital leadership while urging community unity to fund expansion as Atlanta grows.

Atlanta Grady

Training High School Boys To Defend Their Country

A letter from a Cedartown Ga reader, signed A PEEK, suggests every high school in the United States adopt a military education department for ages 12 to 20. The secretary of war reportedly approved the idea as commendable, envisioning millions of prepared young men ready to defend the country in a few years.

Constitution East Winter T War Départment Secretary of War Cedartown

Have Hurt Atlanta

Letter from LA MARIN of Lawrenceville Georgia dated July 22 191Le congratulates stopping Men and Religion bulletins in the paper. He says they have hurt Atlanta and expresses support for law and order while opposing the bulletins.

Leiter Constitution Atlanta Law and Order LA Marin Aten Mig Lawrenceville

Cremator Probit and City Inspection at Plant Site

The cremators probe committee of the general council conducted its first inspection visit to the plant on Friday, reporting natural heat from the site and a long stay. Members listed include Athan F Te Seawright and others as work proceeds amid repairs and funding discussions. A fountain ceremony at Mima Park in Atlanta drew hundreds, with officials and residents present. Plans to station a public works team at Grace Token and further street improvements were also noted as committees return from a west trip. Mayor Woodward reflected on past experiences and newspaper access in relation to city communications and governance.

General Council Mide Conehi- Blon Mitre Athan Seawright Dennis Johnson Baines Pesveck Inman White utMs Park Ulwory Formlm Atlanta Mima Park Nimler Pr Tao Rindsom Ims Visingston Sumas

Former Court Officer Endorses Mr Holieman’s Position

Marcus Llal Jr letters readers the article by Vr JT Hollamin on the constitution and says the legislature should enact reforms. He recalls his own clerical duties, argues for clearer code sections, and urges passage of the Boston bill to guide training and duties in legal offices.

Hollamin Dion Ant Siso Merson Cleré Trnin Cork Attornese Csde Joan Igdeves Boston

Another Minister Indorses Fatter Constitution

Editorial letter expresses gratitude for a stance on city reform and condemnation of vituperation. The writer, Wade Conrling, praises the editor’s position supporting sane moves to fix city wrongs while criticizing hostile critics and urging continued action for public good. The message shows strong civic engagement and alignment with reformist efforts.

Wade Conrling

The Fallen Man in Abyss Ambush

Imitative verse from IGHN MORROW of Decatur Georgia dated July 23, 1891. The speaker laments cowardice among companions and blindness as they stumble toward an abyss, falling after a deceptive path and derision from enemies.

Decatur, Ga

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