Rail freight rate hike debated by Atlanta merchants
An Atlanta protest grows as railroads announce a general freight rate increase effective January 1, 1916. Merchants and the Atlanta Freight Bureau urge withdrawal, arguing the timing harms recovery and prosperity. They warn southern cities will join a suit to delay rates until merchants and consumers can present their case. The piece labels the move a grave policy mistake by the railroads.
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Southeastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlanta
Atlanta Freight Bureaue
South
Southeast
United States
Boy Scouts Parade Gains Countywide Support
Good news from all sections shows the Boy Scouts growing in strength and usefulness. In Europe they are praised for splendid military service, with voluntary testimony in military circles that they would be lost without them. A recent parade of Boy Scouts illustrated their growing presence.
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Europe
Boy Scouts as Builders of Nation and Manhood
The Baltimore Sun lauds the Boy Scouts as a path to noble manhood and citizenship. It cites Belgium in World War I and Britain’s praise, stressing preparedness, humane conduct, and service as the creed of a future safe in Scout hands.
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Red Cross
Eboy
Belgium
England
Boy Scouts
Practical defense plan urged by Congressman Howard
The Constitution prints the first of three articles by William Schley Howard arguing for economical, effective national defense. He criticizes wartime pension binges and pork barrel posts, backs a strengthened army and reserve concept, and favors a defense system built on efficiency rather than political whim.
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Constitution
William Schley Howard
Howard
Admiralty
Europe
United States
Germany
England
Atlantic
Pacific
Shadows in the Heavens and the Promise of Good Times
A reflective piece blends hopeful verses about good times coming with memories of youth. It recalls shadows in the sky, roses in life, and a belief that light returns after rain. The narrator, recalling a past friendship and a rough laundry system, contemplates aging and ongoing optimism.
Fragmented 1920s Salem Journal verse and prose collage
A mosaic of satirical poems and essays from a Salem area paper fragment. It blends hymns and urban slang, mentions George Bailey, Thanksgiving, and references Wilson, Thayer, and Christmas themes. The piece mixes lyric lines with excerpts about memory, dreaming, and a humorous travel aside.
Our National Defense by William Schley Howard
A nationalist essay arguing both sides of defense readiness, criticizing excessive pensions and political meddling, urging balanced military buildup. It questions civilian support for vast navy expansion, cites expenditures and comparative power, and discusses recruitment challenges and naval efficiency.
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William Schley Howard
M. C
Tapan
Germany
Villa
Almira
Ha Ons
Atlantic
Unc
Aristia
Fallien
Solera
Navy
City Hall Gossip and Public Meeting on Traffic Rules
A public meeting is scheduled at 2 o'clock this week in the council chambers to discuss traffic regulations and a new set of ordinances. The event, led by councilman Ld Tomman Tuomiier and other officials, aims to hear from residents before a committee report. Also noted are candidate announcements for the Second Ward and a push for a new Moreland Avenue school building.
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Carrt
Atlanta
Bulliday
Constitution Building
Washington
1727 & Street
Joan Verruan
Charg
Constitution
New York City
Broadway
Thorty-Second Street
Times
Thirty Eighth Street
Twenty Ninth Street
Hetty Counciman
Tomman
Tra An Charman
Thu
Everal Wunestrom
Gutlaw
Pscar Williamson
Oscar H Walkinsanty Ty
Atlante
Hom Moreland Avenue
Mora and Avenue School
Rof Guim
Board of Education
Landrum
Last Sunday Service of First Presbyterian Church
Last Sunday service marked the completion of the church’s move from its old building to a new location in a growing section of Atlanta. Dr J. Lyons urged forward focus on the future, urging faithful service and vision beyond memories. A large congregation attended, and moving worship begins with midweek prayers at the old church and Sunday services in the new Sunday school building.
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Atlanta
J . Lyons
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Science
Fifteenth Street
Lyons
Apostle
Everthing
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Wireeters
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Kelly
Teutons
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Frank
Stanton II
Wanston
Salem Journal
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David
Regéa
Salem
Thayer
Heaven
Dalton Citizen
Tipla
Wilson
Bedford
Okita
TomoRtoe
Aninga
Congress
Union
Spain
Uncle Sams
Enhat
United States Army
Democratic Party
Iet
Folk Benevolent Association
Tne
Fergusson
Texas
General Assembly
Thore
France
Japan
Russia
Italy
Unitedtates
Witherspoon
Mississippi
New York
Oklahoma
Navy Department
Judge Advocate Generals Office
Earth
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Naval Committee of the House
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Johnson
Ut Smith
Sunde
Ulitao
Kringstaber
Kriegshubu
Ituinla Chamber of Commerce
Piedmont Park
Wark
Tela
Planaga
Park Commission
City Council
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Ty Council
City Bourd of Education
Elu
Wensho I University
Una
Anliles Borg
Old Home
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Nias
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