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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1902

Page

9

Postage Rates Change for The Constitution Papers

Postal rates for United States Canada and Mexico show eight to twelve page papers priced 16 to 24 page papers and 38 to 88 page papers with uniform yearly rates. The Daily Constitution costs 65 per year for all days and 7 per year for The Daily Constitution and The Sunday Constitution and The Sunny South. Delivery by city carrier to any address in At smta costs 12 cents weekly for Daily Sunday and Sunny South.

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Venezuelan Crisis and Monroe Doctrine in Flux

The piece weighs US stance on British and German pressure to collect Venezuelan debts. It argues the Monroe doctrine must protect Western hemispheric sovereignty, warns that fleet actions near La Guaira could provoke war, and contemplates Dewey’s moves close to the Venezuelan coast.

United States Department of State Bowen Caracas Western Hemisphere LaGuayra Venezuela Miral Dewey Enezuelan

Balfour Triumph in British Educational Bill Passage

The British House of Commons passed the education bill with a decisive majority over 100, signaling a victory for the Balfour administration. The measure made amendments acceptable to churchmen and ensured that teachers in voluntary schools would align with the Church of England, shaping school control and loyalty.

Balfour House of Commons Chamberlain Negland

Lee General Educational Board Aims for National Scope

Congress passes a bill to incorporate a national educational board led by Rockefeller to fund equal opportunities nationwide. The plan envisions about 50 million dollars from Rockefeller and additional private gifts, with heavy focus on uplifting Southern schools while respecting existing state roles and avoiding charity. The move is pitched as patriotic and supplementary to state efforts.

South Congress Lee General Educational Board Athens Rockefeller General Board

The Deadly Pigskin and Diplomacy Across Oceans

Review of football injuries from the season notes twelve deaths and many serious wounds, urging reform in the sport. It also discusses Cuban tariff diplomacy, the reciprocity treaty, and U S Senate and House roles, plus assorted political quips and international observations.

American Medical Association Lfe Ira N. Hollis Harvard Atlantic Monthly New York Independent

Christmas in Bell County Scribbles and Song

A rough collage of holiday vignettes and humor from a Bell County page. It weaves poems and anecdotes about Christmas trees joy and danger. It notes a fire singling of a future home and a humorous image of lynching under Christmas trees. It includes reflections on lack of heat a welfare note and musings on Howells and a wagon collision in the season.

Molly Ike Dickey William Dean Howells

Yale Students In Court Fined For Assault On Ticket Speculators

Bradford Ellsworth of New York William Orthwain of St. Louis William Barnum of Mammoreneck N E W Sawyer of Bridgeport Conn and John A Moorehead of Pittsburg were arraigned in New Haven city court on breach of the peace after a November 20 Yale campus incident. Treedor the ticket speculator testified that a crowd took away his Yale Harvard game tickets. A fine of 3200 was imposed on Ellsworth Sauwer and Orthwain each paid immediately.

New Heaven Conn Bradford Ellsworth New York William Orthwain St. Louis William Barnum Mammoreneck N. E Ww. E. Sawyer Bridgeport Yale Treedor Harvard

A Negro Educator Urges Progressive Race Work in Georgia

In a letter from Atlanta, W M Hubbard Superintendent of the Forsyth Industrial School argues for wiser laws, reform of convict camps into reformatories, and strong school boards. He advocates industrial education for African Americans, urging training, trades, and moral development to uplift the South and ensure social progress for both races. He stresses qualified leaders and safe teachers, insisting race progress relies on education, discipline, and practical skill.

Atlanta Witich Georgia Boards of Education and Commissioners South W. M. Hubbard Industrial School Forsyth

Recent Legal Decisions on Railroads and Streetcar Incidents

Summary of court rulings on railroad fuel negligence, streetcar assault limits, city street signage, labor union rights and injunctions, undue influence in wills, and postal regulations. Notable points include that fueling choices cannot be legislated by courts, a motorman assault is not actionable if outside duty, selective city ordinances may stand, unions may seek injunctions against third-party interference, a son’s importuning can be undue influence, and postmasters must follow federal regulations on registered mail testimony.

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Civil Service Reformers elect Gilman President in Philadelphia

Daniel C. Gilman of Baltimore is chosen president at the National Civil Service Reform League session in Philadelphia. The meeting lists vice presidents from Boston New York Princeton Cambridge New Haven and Washington DC with several notable figures named among officers and a secretary to be announced.

Daniel C. Gilman Philadelphia National Civil Service Reform League Baltimore Charles Prancis Adame Boston James H. Choate New York Grover Cleveland Princeton Charles Wbice Cambridge Arthur T. Hadley New Hiver Henry C. Lea Henry Low New Potter York Gower

Georgia Senate Backs Various Bills and Appointments

The senate approved measures regulating adulterated syrups, repealed the Western and Atlantic railroad office, and tabled a futures bill. It created a proposed inspector of mines, formed a committee on city charter laws, and confirmed several solicitor and judge appointments amid a quiet afternoon session.

Senate Thomas C. Morgan Bryan County James B. Burnsides Hamilton Etn Rolin A. Russell Robert G. Dickerson Clinch County House General Assembly Golden Peyton Pabersham Clarksville Special Judiciary Committee Habersham County McMichael Twenty-Fourth Perry Thirty-Third Park General Judiciary Committee Skelton Thirty-First Conference Stone Hall Bibbe Wililam F. Blue Tisinger Stanford Harris Secretary of State G. H. Willams City Court of Dublin J. J. Bowden

Appointments for Alabama conference released

Cordova Alabama December 12 special. The annual Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adjourned in admirable shape. The seminary at Boaz reported 6000 dollars raised for a girls home. Two hundred fifty students attend. The conference lists appointments for the ensuing year across Anniston Birmingham Boaz and other districts with presiding elders and assigned charges.

Cordova Ala Alabama The Methodist Episcopal Church Boaz Bennett Academy Clarkson Miss Rock Run T. M. Crumpton Wedowee Rauson Keadle G. E. Ickerman Grant Theological University Itancoga William M. Crowman Birmingham W. J. Wiseman Misa W. T. Stokes Rains J. N. Handley Crawfords Cave L. Mann Haxteysville Prestaing Alabama City R. J. Worley J. L. Breeman Bremen G. W. Powell Crane Hill GU. Burdick Cullman Hanceville N. Wu. Powell Dutton W. BM. Green Howettton N. W. Graham Jones Chapel B. C. Sones Joppa A. E. Blevins Xiles Y. ¥. Freeman MeVille W. L. Grover Melville W. KE. Killgo Sand Mountain G. c. Gwen I. Perry E. B. L. Elder Boaz Seminary Heat Quarterly Confernee R. B Stancil W. Burdeshaw Presse Elder Alco Finch Cottage Hill N. Bagett Crestview Fla Willam

Thirty Years State Convict and Damages Suit

Thirty years state convict released from Mississippi penitentiary after a 1873 manslaughter sentence. Includes data on lengths of service, death rate, and inmate demographics. Also reports suit for damages by Laurel cotton mills against Gulf and Ship Island railroad over freight and through bill of lading terms. Mentions commissions to municipal officers elected recently.

Jackson Misc Jais Cooper Mississippi Penitentiary Warren County Cooper Iwo Joe Johnieson Issaquens County Circuit Court Hints County Laurel Cotton Mills Gulf and Ship Island Road Stonewall Mills Meridian Laurel Treal

Taxation clash stalls early 1920s finance bill in both houses

Lawmakers debated a revenue act raising taxes on stock exchanges and retail liquor sales. The House and Senate wrangled over sections authorizing a 1 to 2 percent tax, with amendments and conference talks continuing into the night. Members argued over protections, exemptions, and the Act’s broader impact on commerce.

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