The Atlanta Georgian,Thursday, 25th September 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Initiation and Referendum Addedto Old Charter WoodwardDelighted.By the adoption of the initiative,...
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Saturday, 6th September 1913 Mary Phagan Home For Girls Suggested
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The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 6th September 1913.PAGE 2, COLUMN 3A "Mary Phagan" home for working girls is suggested in a letter received Saturday morning by The Journal from one of its subscribers in Covington, Ga. The idea grew out of the agitation for the erection of a monument in memory of the little factory girl."Instead of an immense marble shaft," wrote the subscriber, "I would suggest a neat memorial at her grave and a home in Atlanta where working girls can board for a reasonable rate. This also would serve as a retreat for those out of work. I would have Read More ...