Subscriptions and political commentary in The Constitution 1912
The notice outlines subscription terms for The Constitution in Atlanta and beyond, with pricing for daily and weekly editions. It also lists Washington Bureau staff, agent notices, and traveling representatives, followed by a series of political and current-event commentary reflecting on Congress, Lorimer, and national figures.
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FTHRI
Atlsnta
Atlanta
Te Cinerea
R. Holliday
Constitution Building
Washington
Bureau of
The
Constitution
Hibbs
John Corrigan, Jr
Isla
New York
Staling
Broadway
Atrest
Ho Donselly
W OH. Overbey
D. I. Crowloy
Lorimer
Two Urgent State Reforms Proposed for Georgia Banking and Insurance
The Atlanta Clearing House Association urged the Georgia legislature to create a separate banking department apart from the treasury and to modernize insurance statutes. They warned that lax, archaic laws leave depositors and policy-holders unprotected, enabling fraudulent banks and “blue sky” insurers. They called for standardizing banking laws to protect depositors and extending stronger oversight, stressing these reforms must advance in the upcoming General Assembly session.
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Atlanta Clearing House Association
Georgia
Treasury Department
General ‘Assembly
Insurance Commission
Action on the Forsyth underpasses
City council urged to seek legislative authority to close the Forsyth street viaduct underpasses replacing defective original design. Officials call for a clear program to broaden approaches and lower grades to ease traffic, with the legislature asked to act before the next general assembly meets in a few weeks.
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Forsyth Street
Atlanta
General Assembly
Dixie Boys' Club Aims to Sponsor Camp Outing for Atlanta Youths
In Atlanta the Dixie Boys' Club led by superintendent George C. Dorr president Dr Joseph Jacobs and treasurer T K Glenn seeks a $2000 public subscription to fund a 1000 youth outing at Silver Lake camp this summer The project frames itself as building good citizenship by offering homeless and noncreed youths outdoor recreation training and moral development at the Silver Lake camp all season long The appeal urges immediate civic support as a prudent investment in city youth and social welfare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Dixie Boys’ Club
George C. Dorr
Joseph Jacobs
T. K. Glenn
Boys’ Club
Silver Lake
Civil Service and County Commission Resolution Vote
The county board passed a resolution aimed at removing partisan influence from county affairs. It bars department heads and employees from partisan campaigns for commission candidates, enforcing a neutral stance in elections and campaign activity.
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Turman
Board of County Commissioners
Commission
Public administration and non political civil service ideal
The passage argues for removing partisan influence from county and city affairs by adopting a non political civil service model. It condemns patronage and political jockeying as undermining efficiency, claiming taxpayers deserve a fair, square deal in government management and expenditures.
Red Cross Nurses and Ambulances Headed for Republican Convention
A Chicago AP item notes a full corps of Red Cross nurses, ambulances, and an emergency hospital will be among convention tools. The piece predicts heightened disorder as delegates from all factions arrive, contrasting calmer Baltimore with chaotic Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Red Cross
Windy City
Baltimore
Mount Pelce
Hague
Growl and Whistle Amidst Wild Country Whispers
A scanned page fragment blends rustic verses and odd notices. It rails at those who run away on the wagon, urges keeping horses tied, and peppers weathered reflections with bullets of rural humor. The Norton Champion notes Harris the tourist printer’s farewell. Prices rise with the mercury as the town’s life churns.
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Harris
Playground Directors Delayed by City Officials
The park Board will not act on the playground directors until Miss Mary Barnwell, elected supervisor of playgrounds, returns to the city. Miss Fanpie Spahr has been named a director, and Barnwell said she could not serve as supervisor if Spahr were elected. The commission will wait for Barnwell to confirm she will not serve.
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Mary Barnwell
Fanpie Spahr
Miss Barnwell
Misa Spahr
Park Commission
Columbus Chattahoochee judge faced no opposition
Columbus reports Judge Gilbert of Columbus announces reelection for the furmer court of the Chittahoo chue circuite with no opponents so far. Mentioned candidate Judge Wenn explored candidacy but did not file. Local party outlook hints at a crowded race later.
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Columbus
Gilbert
Furmer
Chittahoochue
Judes J Wann
Wenn
Soby
FooWebaughlin
Tallattonds
Walker Masonic Lodge Transfer to Winder Excited Ceremony
An event at Walker Masonic Lodge in Georgia marks its transfer to Winder with a grand opening. The session included conferring Royal Arch degrees and a welcome by visiting officers. Local dignitaries and residents attended the afternoon and evening ceremonies, noting the lodge's strong community ties.
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Winker
Walker
Inatel
Vitornm Tc
Bern Mavel
Tial Ce Sud
Han
Incitir
Tietter
Aron Macous
Aubru
Netos
Athens
Raines
John MacWilliams King
M Ker
Buson Serity
Autos Wanted for Philathea Ride Chaperoned by Georgia Union
The Georgia Philathea Union plans a car ride for visiting delegates during their sixth annual convocation. An entertainment committee will provide automobile rides through the city Thursday afternoon from 3 to 6 thirty. Ladies interested should send cards to committee chair Miss Gertrude Alexander at 27 Angler. Car availability is limited.
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Georgia Philathea Union Camposit
Atlantis
Dels Giles
Ehetpmines
Gertrude Alexander
Valdosta Man Halts City Workmen With Shotgun
T S McKey of Valdosta confronted city workers over alley width on Central avenue. A fence boundary and encroachment dispute with Mayor Roberts and the city attorney led to a stoppage and a plan for arbitration.
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Valdosta
Sperial
Niy
Central Avenue
Sesterdey
T OS Monkey
Valiosta
Masor and Council
Hill Avenue
McKey
Roberts
Ecity
Roberta
MaKey
No Deal Made Says Anderson on Georgia Convention
Hon Handolph Anderson of Savannah, a delegate at large to the Baltimore convention, asserts no deal existed to trade Watson’s eight delegates for support and details a dispute over claims by Wilson papers. He cites misrepresentations, outlines the convention plan, and states no agreement or mediation with Brown or Slaton occurred before or after the Atlanta gathering.
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Handolph Anderson
Savannah
Baltimore
Grand Opera House
Atlanta
Savannah News
Anderson
Wilson
Watson
Baltimore Uy
Gurtele
Oo Wlison
Wilhuving Watson
Gevig
Ory
Attock
Atlanta Journal
Journal
Giing
Lintper Slaton
Governo Brown
John Mo Dlaton
Governor Brown
Slaton
Tybee
Teatheg
Avon
Georgia
Thomis
B Felder
Kelcher
Wilson Pipers
Brown
Thomas W Layless
Mr. Watson
R Hutchens
Paltimore
Aragon Hotel
Watso
Franky
P Tendleton
Nomienathon
Ratlan
Nathan
Hirky
Woaili
Watton
Streets to Improve Soon Says Councilman Gurt
Councilman Gurt SN Guess states funds will be spent to fix Grant Street and Gougwood Avenue. He claims the enemy pins delays are resolved and construction will begin soon. He mentions Mr Arkwright and Mr Glenn coordinating to fix the streets. The report notes supports for improving Third Ward streets.
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Vondi
Cid
Leam
Arkwrieht
Captain Cirt
Arkwreht
pArkwrights
Emi
LE Steet Aera
Arkwrehet
Dutires
Glenn
Fuuna
Roosevelt Special Over Southern Railway
A Roosevelt special train to transport delegates to the Republican presidential convention is centered for departure from Atlanta on Saturday at 5:10 PM, running via Cincinnati to Chattanooga and Cincinnati line, with fare set at 278 dollars. Rucker details reservations and notes Taft delegates have not fixed their route from Atlanta. Georgia Taft supporters plan to accompany the regular delegation.
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Atin
Ta Rela
Chaha
Thryming
Awit
Cincinnati
Bear
Rucker
Atlanta
Taft
Atanta
Geordgiana
Memorial Service Set by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Atlanta announces its annual memorial service to be held Sunday next at Moore Memorial Church. The 7 o’clock service includes music by the Moore Memorial choir, solos by Mrs Yula Wo Hunter, a sermon by Rev Jr Holderby, an address by Judge Pendleton, and the reading of the dead roll by T H Warrison. The death roll lists eight names across divisions 20, 207, 488, 644 and 694.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Atlanta
Moore Memorial
Latimer
Luckle Streets
Jr Holderby
Moore Memorial Choir
Mra
Yula Wo Hunter
Judge Pendleton
T H Warrison
Athens Street Ry Co Increases Its Return
The Athens Street Railway Company filed an annual tax return of about 500000. Comptroller General W A Wright refused to accept the figure and urged a substantial increase. The company agreed to add 9135,000, lifting its property assessment to 6528,000 for the year.
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Athens Street Railway Company
W A Wright
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