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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1900
Page
9
An unreadable clipping mentions Clark Howell and a reference to W A Hesipheill with unclear context. Names appear as headings or signature pieces in a partial line from a longer page. Unable to determine event or action from fragment.
A report from the Grand opera house notes Mr. E. H. Thornton’s reception after praising Southern progress in growth and unity. The piece highlights The Commercial Bulletin’s claim of a 45 percent rise in Southern spindle power since 1899, with 16 months showing 3.67 million spindles. it underscores Southern effort over foreign capital, noting ongoing interest from Northern concerns.
The Southern Industrial Convention urges broad southern and northern outreach to Chattanooga May 15th to 18th. Delegations from Baltimore Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston and New York attend as southern leaders press economic revival and unity. Educators farmers and merchants form committees to study education agriculture commerce and emigration for stronger southern policy.
A report by Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai counters fears of oriental competition in cotton manufacture. Hankou shifts from weaving to spinning as wages rise for Chinese workers. American mills dominate northern Chinese cloth markets, with several Shanghai mills run by Chinese or foreign managers. Goodnow argues American cotton goods can conquer China with equal access and canal projects. Senator Hoar’s senate speech draws attention for attacking imperialism while signaling loyalty to opponents.
A fragmentary page highlights Frank L. Stanton poetry and songs. It includes excerpts titled When You Hear the Whistle Blow and Ballad of the King's Dying, plus remarks on a Mr Jones and various topical lines. The clipping reflects Southern literary pieces and period commentary from Thomasville, Georgia.
The piece mocks republican papers for claiming Mr Hanna would not be a delegate and argues he would control the Philadelphia convention entirely. It notes Hanna as “the whole thing,” with McKinley likely renominated and Porto Rican policy endorsed, presenting a settled, controlled outcome.
The Constitution reports Rev R J Keiley preconized by the Pope as bishop of Savannah. Former Atlanta pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, he is praised for noble character. The paper notes the late Bishop Becker’s ring and mitre passing to a worthy successor and wishes a long episcopate. Also mentions European trips, and military leaders Buller and Gatacre returning home.
A noted observer recounts gossip about Atlanta figures and events. Mentions Captain Tip Harrison’s forthcoming war sketches and Rev. Sam Jones’s stamina, ex Governor McDaniel’s prominence, William Scruggs’s diplomatic volume, journalist Walter Howard’s career, Judge Gleaton and his son in Cuba, Rev Henry Quigg’s influence, and reflections on John Temple Graves and John Reed.
A brief political note argues against expanding federal control and warns that the popular vote debate would empower federal oversight, urging readers to oppose new centralized authority and preserve state or local governance limits.
Washington special reports Senator Hoar warns that direct popular election of U S senators risks eroding state equality in the Senate and elevating democracy over conservative federation. Senator Pettus shares opposition, urging no change as a heated debate over the constitutional amendment unfolds in Congress.
Wallace Putnam Bead, a veteran Jackson newspaper man, writes for The Constitution about older Avanta men whose stories might otherwise stay unheard. His pieces highlight admirable traits with warm, elevating tone and avoid harsh judgments. Captain Evan P Bowell of Atlanta plans a poultry venture to serve the southern market, hoping success mirrors his newspaper career.
The piece argues against replacing state legislatures with direct popular voting for U S senators. It warns such change would shift power to cities, invite fraud and contests, weaken state equality, and push national control over elections. Senator Chandler and Pettus weigh the constitutional risk and the need for caution.
Local political rumors describe J C Edwards retirement in Habersham County and Ed wards, Brantley, and others in races across Georgia. Clarke County sees Lampkin out and Mell entering. Whitchard, active as school commissioner, aims for the legislature as his term nears end amid health concerns.
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