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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
9
The Constitution is available in New York City at Hotaling's Newsstands with locations on Broad Way and Forty second Street Times Building corner Thirty eighth Street and Broadway and Twenty ninth Street and Broadway. It disclaims responsibility for advance payments to out of town carriers or agents.
A public statement calls for an end to mob violence in Georgia after militia deployment in Atlanta. The governor urges immediate dispersal of any future gatherings and highlights the need for law and order over mob actions to protect the state’s good name.
A historical note argues for a formal state recognized agency to guide statewide development beyond local chambers and private groups. President H.R. Otis of the Sectan Resigiate Board laments fragmented efforts and asserts newspapers overemphasize pacross causes, hindering unified progress.
The piece urges Georgia papers to unite behind a state backed settlement and development agency. It cites Maryland and Virginia precedents, notes Georgia has 38 million acres of tilled land with only about 12 million cleared, and argues organized development would raise land values, boost production, and enlarge the state’s economy if railroads and other agencies contribute.
English and Belgian armed forces praise Boy Scout efficiency in war aid. Scouts man naval signaling, messengers, and bar duties, with half a million youths in the United States already in ranks. The creed vows service to God and country, with loyalty bravery truthfulness and steadfastness as the movement's record.
A collection of optimistic wall sayings in U S business houses urges workers to cultivate happiness at work. Phrases advocate cheerful conduct, avoiding complaints, sharing smiles, and living by simple, practical guidance to improve daily labor and social ease.
The Bilville Banner quotes hopeful lines about harvests rain cooling crops and living hearts. It notes a devoted representative in his seat and laments adjournment motions. It predicts many bills will pass through convenient cracks, aided by electric fans in a busy legislative session.
Fragments describe Georgia weather with storm imagery and a wedding scene from The Farmington Mo Times. The groom is unnamed, while the bride is praised with florid language. Other clippings mention random poetic lines and regional notices, reflecting the newspaper’s mixed content.
A quirky verse piece laments endless rain and flood in spring. It ribbingly mocks drowned crops peas beans and greens as bullfrogs croak and weeds endure. The speaker notes crops fail while weeds flourish and rain-drenched woes persist with weather’s capricious glare.
Bo R. Frottis argues that reducing political bickering and expanding a state settlement bureau, modeled after Western and Canadian practices, could raise Georgia land values. He cites The Constitution and Tri-Weekly as advocates and forecasts a potential $100 million rise in land value and thousands of new farmers entering Cobb, Campbell, and Douglas counties near Atlanta within a year.
A lengthy list of proposed measures filed by various delegations and members names numerous reforms. Topics include corporate filings, county and superior court changes, lunacy trial acts, jury commissioner elections, penalties for incest, pension raises, educational mandates, and state road funding. The record also notes resolutions in the call of counties and a senate bill set for licensing provisions.
John Corrigas notes the Oklahoma grandfather clause decision targets only specific provisions of Oklahoma law, not Georgia’s. He states Georgia’s 1907-08 voter qualifications remain valid, with registration tied to age residency taxes and military service. no immediate change expected.
President G Orden Persons announced the 1915 Senate committee list, naming chairs and vice chairs across agencies such as Education Ransom, Constitutional Amendments Smith, Banks and Banking Turner, and Public Roads Tison, with multiple members including Haralson, Mangham, Callahan, Paulk, Moon, and Stovall across forty plus panels.
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