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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1915

Page

9

Subscription Rates and Distribution Details

Subscription rates listed for United States, Mexico, and Atlanta areas with daily weekly and Sunday packages. Advertising manager and Washington Bureau contact information provided. Sale points in New York City and distribution notes include advance payments disclaimer.

United States Mexico Atlanta J. BR Holliday Constitution Building Secié Auanta Washington N. W John Corrigan Constitution New York Broadway Forty-second Times Building -Carner

Fragmented editorial calls out national crimes and blames bias

A long reader letter contrasts a Rhode Island murder of Judge Willis Knowles and a Chicago burglary at J Ogden Armour’s home with claims of regional prejudice. It argues New England and Illinois scholars must curb magnifying others faults while pursuing civilization.

North Scituate Rhode Island Willis Knowles J. Ogden Armour Heart of Chicago New England Ullnois Georgia

Fulton County Commissioners Deliver A Model Year Of Progress

Fulton county commissioners report a harmonious year with steady gains in road building and improvements. They highlight improved road conditions and the care of county convicts, noting national attention as authorities prepare a model convict camp with future Washington bulletins.

Fulton County Washington

Critics and bonds in Atlanta raise civic stakes

The Constitution argues that newspaper criticism of city officials blocks bond approvals while praising school improvements. It cites past gains from criticism, including sewerage and water system upgrades and lower death rates, and urges broad civic backing for a new bond as essential to remedy municipal conditions. The piece notes Emery Ripe and Sadie Green’s marriage as local news.

Atlanta Cooper Iast Nws C. K

County Board Delivers Substantial School Improvements

The Fulton county board completed several major planning and construction steps for a central university high school, promising a premier southern high school plant. The board also reduced the county tax rate, a strong testament to concentrated authority and efficient governance over the past year.

Central University Fulton County Atlanta Tis County’ Board

City Finance Council Committee Meeting Notes

Wednesday afternoon committee meetings will act on several minor papers referred earlier and begin steps toward the October apportionment sheet. They will also consider opening the proposed Savannah warehouse. Grant Park receipts for August are noted. park officials report no park or playground in Ward Six and plan to secure a park next year. Yellowstone Park animals are sought for Grant Park. council directs general manager to contact Senator Hoke Smith. Playground attendance figures are listed for eleven white and two black playgrounds with equipment valued at $6,500.

Pinance Council DnAhes Menda Saunieinal v Warehouse Yellowstone Park Meeting Park J.T. “Andrews Aew Hoke Smith

Criticism Kills Bonds Say Cooper Secretary's Public Appeal

The letter argues long running city criticism has eroded voter confidence, hindering Atlanta bond issues. It asserts press and civic groups must acknowledge past flaws, yet support constructive action to fund public improvements and avoid default. The author cites sewage gains and successful municipal projects as reasons to back prudent bonds.

Atlanta Atlanta, Chamber of Commerce Ad Men’s Rotary Retail Merchants’ Association Miess Chamber of Commerce Alanta Atlanta Chamber of Commeres Uailanta Mina Ben Iasus Commission Outa Commission

Dixie Highway Movement Aims to Link Chicago to Miami

The Dixie Highway Association moves to connect Chicago with Miami as 14 state governors back a contested route. County councils spring up rapidly in Michigan Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee as leaders like Colonel Taggart and W S Gilbreath press for paved hard surface roads from Cincinnati to Knoxville and beyond. Local counties vote bonds plan brick or concrete paving and seek state funds while rival routes gain momentum across Georgia Florida and Illinois.

Mobiason Sie Highway “Association Chicaxo Miami Tmlinsis Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Florida A. Little Dixie-highly-ansociation Chattallongs Dixie Highway Dixie Highway ‘Association Chattanooga W.s.gilbreath T. E. Grafton Michigan Union Emmet Nownty Petoskey TiMnolis Chicago Vermillion Danville Indiana Cook County Iroquois County Vermillion County Thomas Taggart Franch Lick United States W. S Gilbreath Dixie Highway Association Tagwart Taggart Cincinnati Voletia Brigk Leke-Loop Dixie Highway Association FL M. Waite Dayton Ralph D. Code Findlay Harry Leyman Robert Terrell New Albany Ind Louisville Naehodi Puli Kenton County Covington Metropolis Richmond Madison Fayette Kentucky ‘River Payette Madison County Middlesboro Bell County Avery Clatborne Knoxville Claiborne Knox Rhea Knox County Hamilton County Robertson County Davidson ‘County Rutherford County Bedford County Shelbyville Tullahoma Moore County Coffee County Franklin County Winchester Sewanee Marion County Atlanta Tf. E. Grafton Tallahauses Jacksonville Jefferson Leon Springfield Tenn Evansville Terre Haute Jackson Wey Nashville Bardstown Glasgow Birmingham New Orleans Macon Test State

Commerce Society of Georgia Tech Banquets Professors and Students

The Commerce Society of Georgia Tech Banqueted professors and students at the Hotel Ansley Tuesday night. About forty men attended to launch the Georgia Tech School of Commerce for the fall term. Kelser served as toastmaster and praised the school’s plans with Dean Emerson welcoming newcomers. A. Giles of General Electric spoke on the company and its southern mission. Joel Hunter discussed evolution in accounting systems. Homer Watkins reviewed the school’s commercial law work and W. S. Kell outlined practical business education. Registration for fall term was under way as the first session neared.

Commerce Society Georgia Tech School of Commerce Ansley A. C. Kelser Acing Ac School of Commerce W. H. Emerson A. ¥. Giles General Electric Compa Joel Hunter Joel Hunter Company Homer Watkins W. S. Kell Commerce Department South

Temperance and reform urged in Georgia politics and public life

Opinion urges temperance in thought and action to reform public criticism of leaders. Compares to England’s sharper scrutiny of public money and calls for reform in Georgia politics, warning against intemperance that harms administration and lawfulness. Also notes readers’ attitudes toward playground noise and the value of youth activity.

Appoints 25 County Wardens in Georgia

State Commissioner of Game and Fish Charles B Arnow announced twenty five county warden appointments on Tuesday, including four reappointments. The list covers numerous counties with wardens named such as J S Montgomery Thomasville Cobb C M Hicks Mari etta F D Fletcher Statesboro N O Smith Madison and J W Nesbitt Albany among others, with wardens serving unexpired terms.

Charles Arnow Worth County M Crow Sylvester Ware County V. Stanton Waycross Coweta L. B Snead Newnan Coffea County Ben W. Gray Douglas Walkers Rolie Cufford Walker Thomas County Montgomery Thomasville Campbell F. J. Lumpkin Rome Cleckley J. S Abney Cochran Decatuc County George H. Fields Bainbridge Walker County John C. Knox LaFayett J. E. Snead Newnn Talbot County J. D. Calhoun Talbotton Coffes County Ben W. Gray Dougla Dougherty County J. W. Nesbitt Albany Sumter W. T. McMath Americus

Prison Annex to Use Convict Labor Next Week

Judge R E Davison announced contracts for brick and start of excavation next Monday for the state prison annex to the main building to house negro convicts at the state farm. The project uses convict labor and $10 000 of the $40 000 special appropriation.

Newz State Prison R. E. Davison State Prison Commission State Prison Farm Davison State Farm

Ostrich Tales of Shame and Clever Wit Revealed

A fragmentary verse piece narrates an ostrich as a symbol of prudence and self restraint. It contrasts mythical scandal with the bird's practical nature, suggesting reputations spread beyond youth and the ease of shedding blame remains elusive. The speaker calls for humility and wary judgment.

Michael Soros

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