Constitution exclusive on Atlantic Coast Line Plant system merger
The Constitution printed the first report of the Atlantic Coast Line and Plant System consolidation, a sweeping railway deal confirmed by President Hirwin. The scoop, distributed nationwide via Associated Press, marks Atlanta as the central hub for news on this historic merger impacting the South and beyond.
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Georgia Home Raised Beef and State Independence
Georgia can be independent in life’s necessities through home raised beef. The state has soil climate and grasses to support beef cattle, reducing reliance on western packers. Ongoing experiments show ready demand and profitable markets for Georgians to raise cattle for home consumption.
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Atlanta Postal Growth and Uniform Textbook Debate
The piece highlights Atlanta’s rising postal receipts in 1901 and 1902 with a 25.9 percent March increase and a multi-year growth trend, noting Atlanta’s rank among U.S. cities and state-wide contributions. It also discusses Georgia textbook uniformity, recounting historical expert opinions, debates in the Legislature, and editorials on the issue.
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Insurance rates and the breaded trust critique
A reader letter from Hawkinsville contests high insurance profits and claims public control over rates similar to railroads, asks lawmakers to curb supposed greed, and cites meat trusts as a parallel concern alongside calls for stricter consumer protection and fair pricing.
Governor Aycock Proclaims April 10 Exposition Day
Governor Aycock declares April 10 as exposition day at Raleigh. Exercises will be held in front of the building housing North Carolina's fire exhibit during the Charleston exposition observance.
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They Come to Convention in Charlottesville
Senator Hanna and ex-Secretary Bliss lead a delegation to Charlottesville to attend the Jefferson memorial and state good roads convention. The event drew eighty guests, including Brig ham and several congressmen, as steady rain reduced turnout and discussions covered highway improvement and practical road construction.
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Swindlers Seek Quick Move in Supreme Court
In Raleigh on April 4, special reports say Howard Hawley and Daley, three men in prison for a gold brick swindle, will ask the U S Supreme Court to advance their case on a writ of error and habeas corpus. Gilmore of Chicago is their chief counsel and a legal fund of 95000 has been sent to the state to aid their defense.
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Senator Bacon Bill Aims to Expel Anarchists from U S
Washington News section notes Senator Bacon introduced a Senate bill in the fifty third Congress to exclude and deport alien anarchists. It authorizes inquiry of applicants, admissibility refusals, and deportation, with appeals and habeas corpus rights. Also details duties of immigration officials and authority to publicize investigations abroad. A separate proposal seeks $25,000 for a General Greene statue at Guilford Battle Ground, funded by Guilford Battle Ground Company’s improvements.
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Selma Driving Park Sold to Plant and Baker
G Plant of Macon Ga and J M Baker of Selma bought the lease and buildings of the Selma Driving Park Association for 3.72 dollars. They will house Plant's pacers and trotters here in future winters and fit the park to accommodate more horses. About one hundred gravord bred horses trained here last spring.
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South Carolina Tea Farm Highlighted in Senate Talk
Washington April 4 Special Senator Tillman used an infant industry analogy to press for a tariff on foreign tea while discussing repeal of war revenue taxation. Dr Charles A Shepard of Pinehurst Summerville described a 1000 acre estate and $200000 planned plantation as evidence of tea culture growth in the south. Secretary Wilson lauded the industry and a presidential cabinet visit to Pinehurst is planned to inspect the farm and its labor program for Negro children.
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Alexander City's New Cotton Mills Ready for Machinery
Alexander City Alabama April 4 Special The three story brick building for the cotton mills is completed and ready for machinery. Initial capacity is 10 000 spindles with plans to add 16 000 more within a year. The plant sits in a prime cotton belt area and local leaders including D L Lewis president, R Herzfeld and J C Maxwell bankers back the venture as a likely success.
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Last victim found at Nelson mine in Dayton Tenn
A day after a collapse at the Nelson mine in Dayton Tennessee the body of John Harley the last victim is recovered yesterday afternoon. Harley's funeral is today as miners continue slate clearance and plans are made to reopen the mine if enough workers enlist. Families of the deceased are notified to report for company supplies.
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