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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
9
A jumbled notice references traveline reps and solicitors, naming several individuals and firms, while weaving in sharp political asides about Teddy Roosevelt, Colombians, Panama, and Russia. It hints at public interest topics, graft, and financial matters, with scattered commentary on newspapers and figures like Cleveland and Sulzer.
The article commends Georgia for the uniform school text book commission which produced an economical, high quality list of books. It notes a $600,000 five year saving and a $100,000 lower second bid, praising the commission’s balance of economy and excellence and the benefit to parents and the public school system. It also mentions Atlanta’s conference activity and the city’s growth. It contrasts with New York political harmony discourse around Platt and Odell amid Roosevelt’s national leadership.
The Atlanta chamber of commerce plans a standing conventions committee to boost business growth. Piedmont hotel publicizes the city as a convention center and has secured numerous gatherings, leveraging Atlanta as a hub that draws visitors and investment. The 1895 Cotton States exposition proved conventions can expand the population and energy, while testimonials from visitors underscore Atlanta’s resources and appeal as a permanent residence.
A compilation of brief notes from multiple papers about Atlanta coverage. Topics include church college hopes, divorce reports, heated streetcars, city politics, railroad and car debates, and editorial contrasts on Hanna Roosevelt relations.
A Times piece eulogizes The Atlanta Constitution for its 84 page Sunday edition. Editors highlight its enterprise, energy, and public spirit with quotations from multiple Georgia papers praising its Panama coverage and southern journalism leadership.
The Presbyterian church aims to raise 12 million dollars for educational institutions under its control. A commission, formed by the general assembly last May, plans lists of supported schools but has not begun fundraising. The group includes Rev B F Coyle of Denver and other clergy from New York Philadelphia and Cedar Rapids. Irwinville Ga is establishing a branch bank with construction of a new building to finish by January 15. A new supply company stock of 16 thousand dollars was subscribed, with J B Clements elected president.
The death of English philosopher Herbert Spencer occurred on Tuesday December 8 1903. Born in Derby April 27 1820 he shaped synthetic philosophy and individual liberty. He produced major works including Social Statics First Principles Principles of Psychology and Principles of Sociology among others.
Captain B R E Park receives letter from J Oyden Murray secretary of Winchester Virginia women memorial committee. The note stresses the Winchester monument should honor all loyal southern women 1801 to 1865 and urges comrades to contribute, claiming the debt to history is overdue and must be paid now.
In Morganton Georgia on December 9 a justice court dealt with a string of petty crimes. W Grizle paid 28 dollars and costs after pleading to stealing six sheep, and a hog theft case involving Elbert Kindall was continued with a plea for later terms. Boyd Roberts faced cheating and swindling in a horse trade, ultimately swapping again and losing the prior advantage. The judge noted the earlier deceit and dismissed the case when appropriate.
At a meeting of Quven lodge No 201 F and A M in Morganton Georgia officers were elected and installed for the ensuing year W A Daves was chosen worshipful master J M Beaver senior warden J A Moore junior warden E G Beaver tyler J Powell treasurer G W Tarpley secretary and other duties assigned as per lodge rites.
Snow in Carrollton Georgia covers the ground with over an inch as residents awaken to continued fall. Early activities like rabble hunts and snowballing are halted by daylight melt and continued precipitation.
The state school book commission will slow the book adoptions today with possible minor delays. Strong and cheap books were praised, led by Ge Gla, which secured good selections at low prices. Contracts require bonds from publishers and depositories in major cities, with discounts to counties distributing books.
Commissioner Poole rules six protested fertilizer brands cannot register in South Carolina while five are admitted. Alabama Chemical Company brands Alabama State Guano Alabama Pride Alabama Home Fertilizer Alabama Potash Compound Alabama Acid Phosphate denied. Savannah Guano Company protests against Augusta firm alleging infringements on several registered brands with priority claimed.
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