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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1903
Page
9
A collage of political asides on Panama secession, Roosevelt, and Panama Canal sentiment, with mentions of General Reyes, Speaker Cannon, Bryan, Tolstoi, and Morgan. Cotton market chatter, tariffs on heiresses, and a jab at the Post Office grafts mingle with satire about Christmas buying, mosquitos, and the national ant.
A Atlanta leader urges embracing the St Louis Exposition of 1914 highlighting Atlanta’s past achievements and the chance to showcase the city. The speaker cites the Panama Canal project and Georgia cement supply as proof of capacity to deliver quickly and cheaply, warning against missing the opportunity among America’s most progressive cities.
Public matters seem set for serious work next week with attention on the Panama question. President Roosevelt shows no change in policy as ratification of the canal treaty is urged. Debates on postal scandals, Philippines tariff, and broadcasting bills loom, while congressional idle time may end before summer.
The Atlanta Orchestra Association formed recently has received cordial approval with over five hundred tickets sold for six concerts, mainly to women. Fred J. Paxson serves as president and Oscar Papenheimer as vice president, signaling a promising, permanent addition to Atlanta’s artistic life alongside the Atlanta Lecture Association.
In a brisk morning scene at the White House avenue a saintly Lodge member notices the flag flying upside down signaling distress. The president reacts with agitation awaiting the swift secretary Loeh who arrives to replace the flag and calm the crisis.
The piece describes Jerry Black, an elderly man with snowy hair, who long protected the White House flag. On one day he failed in his duty, prompting Lodge to relieve him. Some Republican leaders think Jerry has an instinct of prophecy and many see ominous signs for Republican success, fueling Lodge’s fear of omens.
A famed war correspondent, after stints at Mole St Nicholas and Chefoo, ends up in Belfast. The London Daily Telegraph cites his report alleging William J. Bryan plans to bring John Devin to the United States to rally Irish votes for Democrats. The piece ridicules past sensationalists and laments his exile from the New York reform press milieu.
A historical sketch on inkstands as weapons in politics. It cites episodes in Congress and a Berlin tale about Bismarck grabbing an inkstand during a dispute with the Kaiser. The piece notes inkstands influencing careers and a pivot point in German history when William became emperor.
The Atlanta Constitution issued an eighty four page Sunday edition, described as a beauty and a strong issue. Readers from Georgia papers praise its size and focus on the Atlanta Spirit and Greater Georgia with positive notes about the mall order edition.
An ironic note from The New York World about English critics reacting to the United States birth of a republic, suggesting some foreign observers have not yet washed hands after bloodshed and are shocked by American political development.
Rumors stir in Georgia as a movement aims to exclude Atlanta from national convention representation. The plan would shift two district delegates to the country, deny Atlanta any of the four delegates at large, prompting a hard-fought debate at the state convention. The national committee to meet in Washington to set dates, with Georgia’s four at large delegates still to be chosen at the state level. Judson W. Lyons, Augusta, serves on the national committee. Roosevelt’s renomination appears unopposed by Georgia at the state level.
Various papers from Jacksonville to Birmingham report Atlanta's new depot, court sensations, consulate status, woolen scarcity theories, and civic pride. Notes highlight Georgia beer reputation, streetcar heat, union prospects, and the city’s strong bond market showing high local investor interest.
The Birmingham News notes General Wee v Gil amid discussion of a House bill to authorize a 2 760 000 000 navy appropriation. Hobson argues it would make the U S first naval power in 18 years, contingent on others not matching or surpassing the funds. The piece warns against unnecessary spending and hints at annexing Europe as a motive, urging restraint.
Georgia Commissioner C B Stevens ruled that twelve to thirteen fertilizer brands from the Alabama Chemical Company infringe Virginia Carolina Chemical Company trade names. The decision, issued after a Georgia Alabama conference, bars registration of brands such as Alabama State Grange and Alabama Home Fertilizer for deception risk and unfair competition.
Hon N A Morris, speaker of the house, visited the capitol to close payrolls as he had assisted in prosecuting Tay lor and Archer for the Canton murder. The jury spared the defendants from the death penalty amid a pay dispute funded by Canton citizens. Morris campaigns for Blue Ridge judgeship as Colonel Obear reports sixty five of 110 inspections completed, with nine put on probation and six disbanded. Book men were warned not to approach the state text book commission again.
Several delegates gathered at the capitol to present documents while some conformed to the commission’s wishes and stayed away. The panel met at 10 this morning and aimed to finish its labors by tonight as they urged submissions of extensive papers.
Readers debate book selection ethics in education. A northern author praises Southern people but a single line about Sumter and a note on Ellsworth’s death sparks condemnation. The exchange questions merit versus author origin in classroom texts.
The Atlanta city council discusses a plan to hire staff to sort and preserve valuable papers stored in the basement. Mayor Howell and Fire Chief Joyner back brick supports under first-floor safes and improved vault protection, plus indexing and access to minutes and records for easier retrieval.
An excerpt notes an American millionaire offering 390 for an ear, provoking a flood of offers. It ponders whether ostentation would be defined differently across the Atlantic and how a millionaire might choose to wear such items.
Federal troops crossed into Virginia on May 24 as a Confederate flag hovered over a house the owner opposed. A man named Jackson, shot by Alexander, sparked a clash in which Ellsworth's men killed the attacker. The report questions bravery and truth in historic accounts, urging impartiality.
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