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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
9
A collage of political gossip and cultural jibes. It references Governor Odell as queenly, Clyde Fitch’s plays, the Northern Securities issue, emerging parties, concert cancellations, and various political figures. The text mixes satire on elections, diplomacy, and domestic affairs with colorful phrases and quotations from contemporary chatter.
The Constitution reports from Commissioner Clifford Smyth, detailing Colombian resolve toward Panama and possible U S conflict. He disclosed troop movements to the Gulf of Darien and a planned permanent camp as a base for operations north of the Atrata river, noting advance coverage ahead of other sources.
A proposal in Congress would grant Porto Rico a delegate to the House with full rights except voting on pending legislation. Critics question how a nonorganized territory could be represented, noting Porto Rico is a U.S. possession under temporary acts and urging formal territorial status and home rule for equality with other territories.
The Treasury customs experts estimate the year’s balance of trade will be nearly 500 million dollars in America's favor. Over three fifths comes from southern cotton exports, underscoring cotton’s key role in international commerce and national prosperity.
The article outlines three Roosevelt hoodoos affecting his presidential prospects in 1904. It cites superstition around the number 13, party history with eastern nominees, and the vice presidency precedent. It notes fears about New York carry and western voters’ doubts, while stating Roosevelt’s critics hope he can defy these beliefs with luck and leadership.
The piece rakes Smoot as a Utah senator and Mormon polygamist, urging quick proof of misconduct or clear denial, while noting he remains a Republican amid broader critique. It shifts to the Mountain Moonshiners, praising sympathy for rural violators in light of revenue-law breaches and tracing Appalachian roots to frontier battles and early statehood battles.
The piece defends ruralIntegrity though crude education while criticizing the enforcement of whisky revenue laws. It argues the army of deputies may serve political ends more than justice and urges Congress to reform the system to spare public revenue and avoid violence by distillers. It notes moonshiners' belief in a gentler law administration.
The Sunday Atlanta Constitution supplement in color praises the newspaper, notes frequent pilferage of issues before delivery, and includes remarks from The Brunswick News The Dublin Times The Augusta Herald and The Irwin County Center about conservatism city promotion and growing appeal of the paper
The War Department selects Atlanta as the headquarters for the newly established Department of the South. Various Georgia papers hail the decision, noting Atlanta’s long bid and past efforts to welcome or oppose federal troops, and contrasting with earlier city attitudes.
Concord Tribune jokes about snow on the Atlanta plateau during Indian winter while Augusta Chronicle notes Mr Gorman should avoid Atlanta with Bobby Walthour. Rome Tribune salutes Walthour and family. Augusta Herald envisions Atlanta on the world fair map. Other papers discuss boats on the Chattahoochee and cold streetcars in Atlanta. Savannah Press marks E P Howell’s birthday. LaGrange Graphic repeats Walthour photos, then infant Bobby Walthour Jr. Milledgeville News notes Atlanta depot replica at St Louis exposition with slips mentioned. Dahlonega reports a city ticket for mayor and councilmen H H Baker M A Vickery T J Smith W B Townsend J B McGee.
A head on crash between two Illinois Central freight trains near Covington Tennessee injured six trainmen. Seriously hurt were fireman T Bratton Water Valley and fireman C J Harron Grenada.
A garbled mixture recalls a lively Christmas scene with fiddles and dancing, interwoven with domestic humor about a servant and family Christmas wishes. The text blends rustic verse, dialect snippets, and scattered notes on local celebrations and literary talk, capturing a homely, performative holiday mood.
Barranquilla December 4 report on Colombia's crisis describes decades of revolutions causing political unrest and economic collapse. It notes currency depreciation, river and railroad suspensions, and widespread anti American sentiment with Panama secession, while Americans in Colombia face protests and business hesitations.
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