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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
9
Fragmentary note from an 1901 Atlanta report mentions states and groups disposing or handling paper. The readable line references Pantin rites and doubled pages, with an August 1 date. The text is incomplete and unclear.
A Georgia editorial calls for reform of the governors reward system, arguing rewards are abused and local officers should enforce the law. It criticizes the Howard Association and The Arena for slander about the South and notes broader issues in literature, education, and public policy, urging less reliance on extras and more accountability.
Reports from Europe study cooperative models in England Belgium and Switzerland as George F Washburn of Boston plans a $50,000,000 cotton combine aimed at South planter owners. He argues producers should unite to cut costs, though the origin of the plan raises concerns about outside influence and control of warehouses and capital flows.
A collage of poems, quotes, and notes from McClures, The Nashville American, and The Billville Banner, reflecting on toil, teaching, dreams, love, and regional chatter. It mentions Brother Dickey, Darwin, Ray Stannard Baker, and a Georgia visit with lively excerpts.
Kentucky figures Sapp and Irwin meet President McKinley in Canton to discuss Sapp’s reappointment as collector for the northern district of Kentucky. Irwin says no guaranteed renomination. both note Kentucky troubles may settle amicably. also present were other civil service figures and Grange Army of the Republic organizers.
Commissioner of Agriculture B Stevens has named Dan Joseph of Columbus as inspector there after a crowded field of candidates. J W Murphy’s resignation prompted the vacancy and triggers statements from politicians and citizens. Joseph, a well known Columbus resident, is expected to be an efficient officer. Governor Candler refused executive clemency for George Mitchell in Chatham County, who faced a Friday hanging for criminal assault on two Black women. The prison commission also ruled on Edmund Scott of Troup County, awaiting the governor’s decision, and denied clemency for Tom Chapman of Hall County sentenced for arson. Colonel W G Obear, inspector general of the Georgia state troops, reviewed a bill to make state troops a volunteer attachment to the regular army, proposing $4 million more and mandatory annual encampments. Dolly Pritchatt’s case remains unsettled, with a hearing set for tomorrow. The railroad commission has matters, but illness of Pope Brown and Judge Spencer Atkinson delays. Capt RH Park, state treasurer, hosted a barbecue at Holton. Stenographer George F Montgomery remains ill with typhoid fever, and Senator Dr. Stewart of the eleventh district visited the capital with his wife.
Sparta Ishmaelite urges debate on South Georgia candidates and unity within the party. Citizens weigh the idea of conceding the governorship and whether Atlanta figures like Henry McIntosh can unite Democrats before inauguration. The piece hints at election chatter and regional influence shaping the race.
Macon County Citizen notes Hon. W A Dodson once a leading Americas senator remains a rising Democrat in the state. Augusta Chronicle says South Georgia chatter centers on settling the governorship with the strongest regional candidate, arguing the winner will be the strongest overall.
Newspapers praise The Atlanta Constitution for dispatching Jos Ohl as a special correspondent to Japan Korea and other parts of the Orient to study conditions and trade potential for the South. Readers are promised insightful letters detailing economic relations and regional affairs.
Insurance notes report officials from Greenesboro and Decatur area in town for company matters. Fire losses span Valdosta to Paris and Weatherford with multiple insured and uninsured properties, including a church and stables, totaling significant sums and noting incendiary cause suspected in one case.
The Southern Baptist state secretaries met in Nashville for their concluding session. Speakers included Rev W 3B Crumpton of Alabama on engaging pastors uninterested in missions and Rev A J Barton of Arkansas on countering newspaper opposition. The conference honored Rev F H Kertoot, former Home Mission Board secretary, who died last June, then adjourned after a brief session.
In St Louis in July a push for a United States and Europe photographic industry consolidation emerges with capital of 30 million dollars. Three key parties include G Cremer Dry Plate Company M A feed Company and Hamner Company of St Louis. Promoters are George Hastman of Eastman Kodak in Rochester NY and Charles Abbott of Aristr Manufacturing in Jamestown NY, meeting with major firms in the city.
The Constitution reports Morgans bold maneuver lifting First National Bank by capital increase from 5 to 10 million and issuing 10000 shares. A special dividend of about 35 million goes to old stockholders, boosting the bank’s market value and signaling a Wall Street battle for control with Rockefeller interests perilously eyeing the institution.
Washington July 21 Special Secretary Longs padlock order to muzzle naval officers on Schley Sampson controversy proves late and ineffective. Many officers discuss the case at clubs, revealing bias toward Schley or Sampson. A Manila veteran recalls Schley’s career and questions the outcry while others echo press opinions.
Alleged that New York statutes are unconstitutional in a U S circuit court proceeding over sections 8 and 31 of the penal code relating to gambling. John F Dos Passos represents gamblers, poor and proprietors asserting conflict with federal law and potential reevaluation of state gambling statutes.
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