Subheaders note political chatter and postage rates in early 20th century notice
A fragmented notice from a 1808 established paper discusses postage rates and distribution outside main areas, with political lampoon and editorials about Dixie band wagon campaigns and Republican recall rhetoric. It mentions carriers, subscribers, and places in Atlanta, New York, and Washington Bureau operations.
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X Gees
Ana
United
Morice
Atlantis
Atlanta
Anme
Ahouta
GEC BR
Holliday
Constitution
A. Jfre
Washington
Conatitu- Au
Bibles
Beliting
Biniscats
John Corrigan
Srhargh Constitution
New York
Jesus
Hotaling
Broadway
Beteeens
Times Building
Atreet
H. Don. Smelly
W. H. Overbey
I. Crowleyer
W. F. Stokes
Fattown
Paving Neglect on Peachtree Street Sparks City Outcry
The Constitution blasts Atlanta for months of deadly street disrepair from the governor’s mansion to Harris Street. Holes and ruts in main arteries like Whitehall and South Pryor pose life and property risks, with no clear accountability in sight and quick action demanded.
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Peachtree Street
Governor's Mansion
Harris Street
Atlanta
Whitehall
South Pryor
Belated Complaint Critiques Georgia Primary Alliances
The Augusta Herald argues against the Hearst Watson Howell coalition aimed at defeating Woodrow Wilson in Georgia. It defends Oscar Underwood and condemns disenfranchisement in the state primary, praising The Constitution for supporting broader popular rights and challenging local partisan lines.
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Augusta
Woodrow Wilson
Georgia
Hearst
Watson
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Watson
Democratic State Executive Committee
Oscar Underwood
Wilson
Herald
Agitated Herald
Hearst, Watson and Howell
Justice Olson to Speak on Judicial Reform in Atlanta
Chief Justice Harry Olson of the Municipal Court of Chicago will address lawyers and the Atlanta Bar Association in the city council chamber at 3 o'clock. The address is expected to cover reform of judicial procedure and the Chicago court system.
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Harry Olson
Chicago
Olson
Bar Association
Pale ‘Court of
White House Fever Sparks Dixie Postcard Campaign
In a small town column The Adams Enterprise notes readers demand Washington themed postcards as excitement grows for President Underwood's inauguration. Plans for Washington excursions spread across Dixie with campaign momentum and a playful warning about enforcing rules at the White House. A whimsical verse and a legal quip about a bottle in a court add local flavor to the piece.
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White House
Adams Enterprise
Washington
Underwood
al Over
Dixie
Chinese suffragettes show fighting spirit in Nanking assembly clash
Chinese suffragettes, unhappy with the national assembly’s support for women’s suffrage, forced entry to the Nanking hall, knocked down guards, and smashed windows. The meeting was suspended and later reopened under military protection.
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London
Nanking
National Assembly
Admiral G. W. Melville Leaves Fund for Poor
The will of Rear Admiral George W. Melville, probated in Philadelphia on March 22, establishes a roughly $150,000 fund to place deserving poor and aged in care institutions. Beneficiaries must be aged over 70 and of the Protestant faith or the Society of Friends. applicants with any trace of African or Asiatic ancestry are excluded.
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Philadelphia
George W. Melville
Society of Friends
Georgia Professor Killed in Coal Mine Tragedy
McCurtain Oklahoma March 22 W D Roper a young engineer whose body was sent home to Cio SC came here two years ago He had attended a military academy and was remembered by friends There is mention of intimate rumors but his body was not found until more than twenty four hours after the explosion
Debaters Chosen for Phi Kappe and Demosthenian Contests
Freshmen in the Phi Kappe contest select ten for three places and an alternate. I Hardin of Greenville C, Clarke Howell Jr of Atlanta and H N West of Athens win. Alternate C H Smith of Concord. Demosthenian freshmen award spots to T N Hendricks of Nashville Ga Stephen Mitchell of Atlanta and L E Sweat of Patterson. Alternate J W Walker of Patterson. Sophomore Phi Kappe representatives named from six contestants Victor Victor of Atlanta LeRoy Michael of Athens Ira Funkenstein of Athens. Alternate C B McDaniel of Atlanta.
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Bast
Ted Dayg Gure
Tie
Reuden
University
Gebra
Nashville
Stephen Mitchell
Atlanta
L. E. Sweat
Patterson
J. W. Walker
Phi Kappe Society
Victor Victor
LeRoy Michael
Athens
Ira Funkenstein
C. B. McDaniel
Will Dedicate New Church at Jefferson
Jefferson Ga Merch 22 Special Tomorrow the Christian church will dedicate a new modern concrete church. It features concrete blocks metal ceiling and roof opera chairs and gas lights. Rev John H Wood of Winder will preach at 11 am and Rev W A Chastain who led the erection will preach at 3 pm. Musical program expected to be the best ever heard here. No other denominations will hold services but will assist.
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Jefferson
Merch
The
Christian Church
John H. Wood
Winder
W. A. Chastain
Guilty Plea in Hazelhurst Drug Store Robbery
Oliver Cromwell of Chicago pleaded guilty in Hazelhurst County Court to a burglary at People's Drug Store reporting about $500 in jewelry stolen. He was sentenced to twelve months on the chain gang. Cromwell accused Tom Pace, a hazelhurst purse man, of acting as lookout. Pace remains at large.
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Halzelhurst
People’s Drug Store
Oliver Cromwell
Chicago
J. R. Grant
Chatin
Cromwell
Tom Pace
Hastelhurst
Pace
Chicago traveling man dies at Athens
The body of George W. Collins a middle aged traveling man from Chicago who died suddenly at the Hotel Georgian of apoplexy was sent this morning by express to his home at 3524 Grand boulevard Chicago Ill The funeral and burial will be in that city He was well known in Georgia.
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Athens
George W. Collins
Chicago
Georgian
Express
Grand Boulevard
Ill
Georgia
Grand Opera Week Tickets Sold At Discount Rates
Festival Association reports strong sale of season tickets for the 1912 grand opera season. Railroads advertise week in Atlanta with unusually low round trip fares to many cities. tickets on sale April 21 to 26 and valid for return through April 30, encouraging family and neighbor share.
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Festival Association
Ucketa
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Atlerita
Brunswick
Byromville
Cordele
Douglas
Kerala
Manchester
Montezuma
Moultrie
Oglethorpe
Talbotton
Thomasville
Tifton
Renda
Vienna
Woodbury
Waycross
Southern fire insurers meet to discuss home-keeping money
Southern fire insurance officials gathered in the Georgia Fire Insurance Company offices to discuss business prospects for spring and the shift toward keeping money at home. The Atlanta group reported strong growth, with members noting increased patronage of local insurers and broader regional gains supported by state data and official statistics.
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Georgia Fire Insurance Company
Candler
South
Atlanta
Nfe
State Capitol
Southern Fire Insurance
Yeggs Dynamite Bank and Carry Off 25000
Cleveland dispatch reports the Bank of Berea in Berea Ohio twelve miles west of Cleveland was broken into last night. Burglars blasted the safe and escaped with the entire sum of 25000 after drilling through walls to reach the vault.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Bank of Berea
Berea
Harper to join Americus city court immediately
William M. Harper, elected to the Americus city court in yesterday's Democratic primary, may assume the bench at once to fill the unexpired nine month term. Judge James Aixon is resigning, and Governor Brown will be asked to appoint Harper to the post ending in December. Harper won the judgeship by 70 votes as 1,600 ballots were cast.
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Americus
William M. Harper
City Court of
Ballota
Henel
James Aixon
Brown
Harper
William Dykes
Handsome Residence Burned at Albany
Albany Ga March 22 Special Fire last night destroyed the handsome trick dwelling occupied by Sheriff W G Edwards just beyond the western units of Albany. The sheriff was sick and confined to his bed and had to be carried out to safety. The building valued at 16000 insured for half that amount by the Glenn Investment Company to whom it had recently been sold. The new owners were to take possession Saturday and much of their furniture had been moved out Most of the furniture saved with only 1200 value of furniture destroyed.
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Albany
W. G. Edwards
Glenn Investment Company
Railroad Trainmen Will Ask For Increase
Knoxvjile Tenn March 22 Officials of thirteen railroad systems east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio rivers may ask for a 15 percent wage increase for members of the Order of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors. A circular letter issued after a Atlanta meeting is being sent to members. A referendum will be held in April, with two Washington reps to tally results. Louisville and Nashville railroads are excluded.
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Knoxvjile
Tenn
Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Southeastern Association
Atlanta
Washington
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
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