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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1915
Page
13
Fragmentary text from a Washington Bureau report outlines a pay structure and advance requirements for services, mentioning weekly, monthly, and per week rates. It references offices on Capitol Hill and a deadline tied to issue changes, with unclear names and addresses due to transcription errors.
The Georgia senate reestablishes living wage levels for state institutions and urges the house to concur. It argues reform requires funding for education and welfare, resisting any backward step despite Prohibition shifts, warning only unity can sustain the state's progress and protect dependents and youth.
The article notes widespread horror at conscription in England, facing opposition from labor unions fearing impact on manpower and even noble circles resisting a partial draft. It cites looming rollout after November 30 and reflects a mood of reluctance across classes.
A once widely supported proposal to create a combined county and city university high school for Atlanta and Fulton county appears to have stalled. Officials had backing from county commissioners and school boards, but delays threaten missing another year of progress as the project awaits decisive action and funding.
The piece argues England must enforce universal conscription for unmarried men of military age, starting next month, to sustain wartime effort. It contrasts public sentiment with the harsh reality of forced service, noting volunteers have fallen short and national aims remain misunderstood by many English.
A chaotic city page describes a midway event where Zode Smith, waterworks head, allegedly killed a turkey while spectators watched. A municipal row erupts over a city hall window seat during Rusian dance acts as aldermen jostle for position. Amendments fund city schools and pensions for four retired teachers.
An editorial tribute from FT. Gentry to the late Booker T. Washington praises his life and work. The writer recalls Washington’s origin in Virginia and his own thirty year acquaintance, urging a monument and offering to subscribe $100 toward the fund.
The document records Georgia Supreme Court mandamus actions and citations from multiple circuits including Home Walker Floyd Chattooga Polk Haralson Baldwin and Jasper. It lists names of plaintiffs defendants and involved banks insurers and railroad firms with courts of origin and docket references. The entry reflects a compilation of writs, appeals, and procedural variances across counties and circuits.
Advocates push for a commission to study extending the Western and Atlantic railroad to the sea. Supporters cite 3000 acres of waterfront and a modernized link to attract lessees, plus state-wide interest beyond a few beneficiaries. The issue is tied to broader legislative maneuvers over appropriations.
Hundreds of Atlanta residents and visitors toured the elaborate exhibit on Wall Street shown by the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway. J A Senter led explanations on Georgia land suitability, crop diversification, and cooperative railroad efforts to boost agriculture and livestock across the routes from Sewanee to Murfreesboro.
Inquiries on why Spirit is called Holy and its relation to Father and Son. Dr Lyons speaks on The Holy Spirit at 11 o clock service. Central Congregational Service at 11, led by Rev Benjamin Rush Thorn burS. Governor Harris speaks at Tabernacle Sunday morning at 4 o'clock.
Tennessee voters face a three way democratic primary with Senator Luke E Lea former governor Malcolm R Patterson and Congressman Kenneth D McKellar in the race. Analysts expect a runoff between two after the first primary with Lea’s fate the main question as factions claim varying leads.
The article lists a fall rally at Secoma Baptist and multiple Sunday services at churches across the city. Speakers include Maj. pastor Dr WooH, Rev Hugh Wallace, Rev J H Elder, Rev John W Little, and Dr Charles C Jones among others. Topics cover worship, Thanksgiving, and church growth with services at Ponce de Leon Avenue churches, East Point, CentraI Presbyterian, and Trinity Church.
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