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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1902
Page
9
The uniform rate of 3 dollars per year for the Daily Constitution six days a week and 7 dollars per year for The Constitution and The Sunday Constitution plus The Sunny South will apply without exception. No traveling agent or solicitor is authorized to take subscriptions for The Constitution at a lesser rate.
Constitutional publishing notes warn that a strict Chinese exclusion bill could devastate Southern cotton trade with China. It cites trade figures from 1900 to 1901 and argues the act would harm U S treaty obligations and injure Southern industries. The piece also discusses insular statehood for Cuba and suggests gradual Americanization before statehood.
The piece argues for removing tariff barriers to Cuba to spark rapid US investment and industrial growth, envisioning Cuba as a ready-made, thriving state allied with the United States. It contrasts this with forest conservation concerns and political maneuverings around candidates and public policy debates.
In a politically tense scene Senator Quay and allies maneuver over John P. Elkin as Republican gubernatorial nominee. Philadelphia reports and party factionalism spark fears of a possible split as delegates align with the boss, signaling a volatile preprimary dynamic in Pennsylvania.
State and seventh district leaders adopted a June 5 primary date aligned with the state primary. The Rome gathering set July 1 for the district convention to consolidate votes and elect an two-year executive committee. Mad dox faces no opposition.
A 1902 Atlanta letter argues crime prevention starts with disarming the public and shifting social norms. William Riley Boyd urges banning concealed weapons to reduce homicides and curb blood vengeance, promoting courtesy and mutual respect over violence as a civic foundation.
The Brunswick News lauds The Atlanta Constitution for reporting the Merger of the Plant system into the Atlantic Coast Line as the scoop of the century. It cites the Constitution as a leading paper with wide impact, noting its early coverage outpacing rivals and its service to readers.
Rome Ga April 14 Special Captain John J Seay a potential candidate for the house is expected to announce He has previously represented Floyd in the legislature and served Rome as councilman and mayor He is widely known with strong ties in Rome and Floyd county If he enters he could contend for a seat in the district
Macon Ga April 14 Special The Democratic executive committee for Bibb Monroe and Pike counties will meet at the courthouse in Macon tomorrow at noon to select a primary date and adopt rules for the senatorial race. Likely June 6 and use county primary rules. Willingham may enter if rules allow Mon Fee county to vote for a candidate. Worsham, Moore relative, has political support across Monroe and Pike.
Contractors and engineers on the Villa Rica branch railroad arrived with two carloads of mules and seventy five laborers to push the line a three mile spur to the Durey pyrites mine. The mine, opened fifty years ago by Jonathan Tipton, was revived under Captain Durgy and proved highly rich. Virginia Carolina Chemical plans a sulphuric acid plant at the mine employing around 100 workers.
Jackson Mississippi apm 14 Special Careful study of flood effects on farming shows damage not as widespread as first feared. Corn replanting underway, cotton losses lighter due to little planting. Strawberry losses as bad as reported, other fruits spared, crops expected to rebound. Truck and vegetable growers hit hard by crop destruction and market timing issues.
In Montgomery on April 14 rumors say the Johnston faction of the Democrats plans a conference in Birmingham or Montgomery next week. Leaders here deny mail, but imply a meeting may occur with ex Governor Johnston named for the subernatorial nomination. Some friends doubt his acceptance. The push for a presidential primary and a U S Senator vote may influence his decision.
A local report describes a recovered infernal machine containing enough explosives to kill a dozen people. The device was built from wagon skids and bullets atop gunpowder, causing fear after a prior explosion in the express office years ago. In Jackson, Mississippi, colleges funded by the legislature plan about 175000 dollars for summer improvements to property and new structures ahead of the next term.
An overlooked Mississippi report states the local street railway company has notified the city government it will not cover its proportionate cost of paying certain criminal thorugh fares. The notice questions the city’s funding approach and raises questions about the exmator’s exemption from such charges. The report remains fragmentary on exact figures and responsible authorities.
Columis Ga April 14 Professor J Harris Chappell of Milledgeville lectured in Columbus at the auditorium for Camp Benning to benefit the citys indigent Confederate veterans. His vivid account of Lee and Jackson and the Second Battle of Manassas drew a near full crowd and evoked a revived 1860s spirit with a Tebel yell rising among gray heads.
In Raleigh on April 14, New York capitalists review the Raleigh and Cape Fear railroad with plans to buy and extend to Georgetown. Regardless, an extension southward is expected as surveys finish. Creditors seek Laura Glenn cotton millin Shelby bankruptcy. Morganton State Hospital bids 750000 for Harper building to add 250 beds. over 20 admission applications on file.
In Banks County three Democratic nominees for representative emerge Dr P Harden of Phi Delta Elon Anderson of Pruit and Dr T G Underwood of Maysville all prominent local figures. A N Dowdy of Mayeville announces for tax receiver with past service. The Democratic executive committee led by A L Thompson calls a meeting in Homer on April 19 to plan the primary.
An organization has been perfected in Jackson to establish a hospital and infirmary with $10,000 capital stock, mostly subscribed by local physicians. The institution is largely philanthropic with nominal fees. The charter is expected to be approved by the governor in a few days.
April 14 Jackson hosts synodical committee to locate a Presbyterian college for young ladies with towns Meridian Pontotoc Holly Springs Hattiesburg and Jackson submitting liberal proposals. Jackson favored for central location and advantages. Also a large Jackson insurance group plans a protest over fire protection and waterworks adequacy, seeking settlement similar to Vicksburg case.
A bankruptcy petition is filed in Washington Ge involving a long‑time dealer. The filing cites voluntary liquidation and lists debts and assets, with specifics obscured by the OCR. The notice references Special K and a person named Withélt, noting a history of handling bills and ongoing proceedings.
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