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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1914

Page

9

The Constitution Herald Advertising Manager Moves West

In Atlanta rates are 66 cents monthly or 143 cents weekly. Outside Atlanta 60 cents monthly or 14 cents weekly. Holliday named sole Advertising Manager for all territory outside Atlanta at Constitution Building. Washington Bureau address listed. Job Corrigan is staff correspondent. The Constitution goes on sale in New York City by 3 p.m. the day after issue. Distribution via Hotaling's Newsstands at Broadway Forty Second Street and nearby locations. The Constitution disclaims responsibility for advance payments to out of town traders or agents.

Atlanta KR Holliday Constitution Building Washington N W Jobb Corrigan New York City Broadway Forty-Second Street Timea Thirty Eighth Street Twenty Ninth Street Dealera Or Agente

Demagogues at Bay Over Georgia Tax Equalization Law

The piece argues that opposition to the Georgia tax equalization act has faded as the law proves its merit. It claims the measure ends a long deficit, taxes fairly, and exposes demagogues who valued votes over conscience. It warns that critics misread the law but now face its broad acceptance.

Georgia Conner Spalding

Record of Supt Brittains Georgia reelection bid

State School Superintendent M L Brittan seeks another term despite opposition. The piece portrays Brittan as steady and pragmatic, noting his familiarity with Georgia education, having visited every county, and criticizing reformers as impractical dreamers.

Britain Georgia Brittans

Record of Brittain's strong support in Georgia election

The article notes Superintendent Brittain as a unique statehouse candidate with broad leadership in education. He is a director of the National Education Association of America and was elected president of the Southern Educational Association. About 290 of Georgia’s city and county superintendents back him, with colleagues broadly united behind his candidacy and expectations of a near unanimous primary result.

Statehouse Brittam Southern Educational Association Georgia Brittain

Assassination Echoes Deep Chasm in Hapsburg Rule

The Sarajevo crime underscores long standing Hatred and complex empire of Austria Hungary. Archduke Francis Ferdinand and wife Sophie Chotek served personal affections over royal rank, provoking tensions that deepen Serbian Austrian feud and stir unrest among diverse imperial subjects across Europe.

Francis Ferdinand House of Hapsburg Austria Hungarian Francis Joseph Europe Austria Jast Sarajevo Ferdinand Sophie Chotek Serbia

Georgia Chamber to publish state producers directory

At the urging of President C J Haden the Georgia Chamber of Commerce plans a statewide directory of manufacturers and producers. It aims to showcase home made goods to curb out-of-state purchases and boost local industry, with completion planned by November during the Georgia Products day celebrations. Cooperation from manufacturers and farmers is emphasized as essential and financially rewarding, spurring broader development.

C J Haden Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia

Blue Sundays and the ban on Sunday vending

The article reflects on past and recent blue Sundays when old prohibitions on selling soda water and cigars on the seventh day were enforced with zeal. It notes circumvention efforts, predicts a return to ordinary Sunday observance, and argues that mandatory religion breeds hypocrisy and resentment once restrictions are eased.

Wascross Arekago

Shadow Seeker Rhythm in a Valley of Despair

Fragmentary verse piece portrays Joy dancing with Trouble as Shadow-Seeker wanders the sky. It juxtaposes themes of fate and happiness with a rose offering and a blessing on life, inviting movement toward a garden and a love song.

Jogein Joy

Pleasant Town Life and Village Tales in The Higginaville Jeffersonian

A slice of small town life features Lee Shipney praising porch chats and neighborly gifts, followed by verses on dancing troubles, primrose paths, and a warm community spirit. The Village Deacon warns about visible temptations, while readers share light Summer Fiction and local musings on politics and daily life.

Lee Shipney Higginaville Omar

Land Titles in Georgia and the Alabama prescription plan

Perry argues for simplifying Georgia land titles by adopting a twenty year possession rule under recorded deeds, as in Alabama, to secure perfect titles quickly. He rejects the Torrens system as unsuitable and urges a practical, statewide statute of limitations to protect landowners and reduce clouded titles.

Slaton Merizs Torrens Georgia Alabama Perry Gainesville

Best Seller Author Claim Shocks Prison Guard

Walet Wey Dspace a guard at the state penitentary in Chicago reportedly admits he is Larry Dans, the elusive author of Once to Every Man a best seller and many stories published nationwide. He says he earns over 6000 dollars yearly from writing, though he is uneducated and previously worked at Kankakee State Hospital for the Insane. He claims those jobs provided material for his fiction.

Walet Wey Chicago Tribune Max Erxieben Imall Larry Dans Myste Rious Kankakee Tollet

State Press KNOCKS AND BOOSTS on Gov Race and Tax Plans

A compilation from Georgia papers notes strong opposition to the tax act, praise for Joe Brown, and varying views on Census and gubernatorial prospects. Articles praise Dorsey and Felder, while critics question resignations and political strategy.

Georgia early 1914 political clash over West appointment

Georgia officials report heated dispute sparked by Congressman Hardwick claiming Colonel West threatened to spend $72,900 to defeat Governor Slaton unless appointed to the senate. Slaton denies the charge, releasing a telegram from Senator West calling the accusation a fabrication while noting West’s quiet conduct during the process. The piece also covers tax valuation increases and suffrage campaign momentum across Georgia.

West Statens Atlanta Brunswick News Brunswick Thomas W Hardwick Senate Rardwich Colonel West Slaton Hardwick

New Bills in Both Legislature Branches Yesterday

A collection of brief notices shows senators introducing several bills in the state legislature. Among actions, Sweat proposes a constitutional term extension for general assembly members, Parrish seeks a new Statesboro city charter, Tarver aims to regulate campaign expenses and limiting divorces, Watts proposes city of Cuthbert charter changes, and McNee of the Twenty second tabulates anticipated notes on federal reserve money.

House Ofondas Senate Sweat Parrlah Statesboro Tarver United States Mwene Watts Cuthbert Federal Reserve Bank

South Carolina in Prosperous Condition Says State Official

Commissioner BJ Watson of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture reports a very favorable state of affairs. He notes corn and cotton yields are excellent, tobacco recovering, wheat and oats at high levels, and overall agricultural and financial health better than ever seen. The message, dated June 25, 1814, reflects optimism across crops and trucking.

South Carolina Soth Carolina Watson Palmetto Atharts State of South Carolina Department of Agriculture Commerce and Industries Mmer Cleri H W Laird Southern States Life Insurance Company Atlanta Dear Harst South Czorelina

Backyard gardens suffer from drought across city

The city’s backyards show widespread distress as drought wracks vegetable plots. Even with diligent watering beans squash beets tomatoes lettuce and corn wither as residents fear late rains may come too late to save many gardens.

What They Accomplished at Niagara Falls Prom

A fragment from The Louisville Courier Journal notes a historic moment at Niagara Falls. It hints that medical organizations or mediations achieved little beyond a brief display, leaving a lasting but ambiguous impression on the event.

Louisville Coutier Journal Niagara Falls

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