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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
9
The Constitution announces a London Office in the Trafalgar Buildings with a reception room for Southern visitors to use facilities and designate it as headquarters. It lists subscription terms, traveling agents for solicitations in Alabama, and postal rates. warns against unauthorized publishers and notes Atlanta as the post office city.
Atlanta editors denounce the Foraker bill as imperial overreach. They condemn a six member carpet bag executive council and warn of Puerto Rico becoming a colonial vassal under Republican control. The piece links McKinley era policy to trusts, pays heed to campaign fund fears, and lampoons Bullock’s southern vice-presidential push.
The Philadelphia Press accuses Louisiana of twenty years of dishonest elections and notes Democratic frauds excused to preserve white supremacy. It argues Pennsylvania history under Simon Cameron and Donald Cameron and Matthew Quay shows similar manipulation, with electoral votes counted by the party boss.
The piece accuses The Philadelphia Press of endorsing fraud to protect Republican gains in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. It argues southern votes were limited to qualified electors while northern votes were padded with bonus ballots. The author condemns padding and defends honest southern voting against biased reporting.
A letter from W. Harden of Walthourville criticizes teacher pay methods. The newspaper defends state efforts, notes annual funding delays, and urges patience and policy reform. It emphasizes the need for prompt payment once funds are in hand and calls on teachers to rely on state backing while awaiting ongoing improvements.
Mr Atkinson contends that enterprise and progress must be internal not external. He cites the contrast between a large city factory that leaves nothing behind except wages and a small factory whose leadership is local and whose dividends stay in local banks as a more enduring monument to growth.
An editorial argues against Hoar's opposition to popular election of U S senators and urges that wealth should not decide seats. It cites Alabama and Texas examples supporting direct voter choice, asserting the Senate should be filled by capable, broadly respected men who can command nationwide attention. It contends that senators represent both states and the entire nation, demanding integrity and ability.
Edward Atkinson argues that southern cotton manufacturing must diversify beyond single‑industry growth. He cites northern factory towns and Atlanta as models of diversified economies and warns against overreliance on one product. He notes cassava cultivation as a potential new wealth source and urges practical measures to strengthen regional industry.
The retirement of Senator Chilton from the Texas senatorial contest leaves J W Bailey without opposition and poised for victory. The piece lauds Bailey as a practical, people oriented leader with strong parliamentary skill and broad party support. It contrasts Bailey’s approach with Chilton’s aloofness and notes Bailey’s anticipated impact in the Senate. Also briefly comments on Detroit renaming a school, Hanna’s grip, Dewey boom, and a British lord captured by the Boers.
A literary page excerpt blends poems and lyrics about spring and love, with verses in varied dialects and tones. It notes a poem titled What is Spring to Me from the Chicago Times-Herald and includes several short pieces on love, betrayal, and memory, plus a brief note on a new magazine East and West and a quirky tale of Byrania Telico.
A reader argues cassava could boost the South’s industries beyond cotton, citing Florida trials and uses from starch to artificial ivory. He urges capital and brains over subsidies, warns against isolated cotton mills, and urges relief for delayed teacher salaries in Georgia.
East Point and Atlanta figures dominate aLocales conversation as The Atlanta Constitution runs a four chapter sketch on Dewey. The piece imagines Dewey in retreat and contemplates Atlanta fate through public rumor and political edge.
In Madison County local political gossip highlights several candidacy announcements. Hon I C G Van Duzer seeks solicitor general, described as a capable cable lawyer. Rev S Tumlin enters legislature race, praised for ability and community trust. A A Graham announces for legislature as a respectable citizen. Moses D Watkins also runs for the legislature, touted as a safe and capable representative.
Massachusetts born Charles H Allen, long trusted by McKinley and Secretary Long, stands as first civil governor of Porto Rico after succeeding Theodore Roosevelt as secretary of the navy. He has held high state offices and was a Republican congressman. Meanwhile a banner dispute over inviting the Spanish diplomat Duke Arcos to Chicago for Dewey Day caused placating letters between Mayor Harrison and Arcos as Chicago’s invitation list drew scrutiny.
Beatrice Alverson of Florida visits Tanner at a Georgia rail town, sparking a village romance. Local report describes a flirtation and marriage prospects as Alverson returns home amid social intrigues and family expectations.
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