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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
9
The article from Atlanta dated December 20 1901 reports on constitutional developments and political events in Georgia. It notes legislative actions, public sentiment, and officials' positions affecting governance and policy. The piece highlights prominent figures and local implications of the constitutional changes.
The Chesterfield speven of Lord Rosebery signals a cautious leadership path for the English liberal party. He urges unity and a clear programme before confronting the Conservatives, arguing that a united liberal front is needed to oppose ongoing South Africa policy and tax burdens while seeking peace and reform.
Chicago faces a franchise battle as the Taeds street railways near expiration in eighteen months. Franchises valued around one hundred million dollars with G F Harding offering seventy five thousand. Mayor Carter Harrison pushes for municipal ownership while the council presses an extension for twenty years with city control after ten.
A historical note argues that a public utility with a monopoly and a long term grant can seek profit by offering services below public needs. It urges strict scrutiny in franchise grants to ensure the city receives adequate service and fair compensation, guarding public welfare.
Marconi writes from St Johns N F on December 18 1902 describing his wireless test from England to signals from the Lizard station. He notes repeated signaling intervals and progress toward reliable cross continental communication pending more power and a permanent station.
A Brooklyn philanthropist Miss Sarah R Mangam married her ward Thomas Syron an ex convict to keep him from backsliding. He had served two sentences including Sing Sing and was given a position at the mission. Relatives protested but the marriage proceeded on the claim it was the will of God. The couple left for a wedding tour as critics warned the match may be ill advised.
The article warns that Germany will press debt payment and may send a warship to Venezuelan ports. Castro resists coercion while a US gunboat guards American interests. Escalation could echo global power struggles akin to South Africa, with potential clashes involving the United States and Castro.
A historic note describes postwar scandals in government departments. The Alger commissariat reform occurred quickly with the minister leaving quietly, while the navy department faced deeper trouble with internal factions and officers entangled in the affair.
A long critique denounces the navy department over a naval affair, accusing the secretary of the navy of complicity and demanding full investigation. It argues the nation must purge the department to restore trust, while mocking political figures and noting various unrelated vignettes and editorials from the era.
A collection of remarks on Admiral Dewey and the Spanish American War, plus Bulwer's Telepathy prophecy and Marconi ideas. Mentions Clark, Schley, and Leng, with critique of administration and the potential personal costs. Also covers Miss Stone’s captivity and upcoming lecture tour following release.
The Atlanta and West Point and Western of Alabama and the Macon and Birmingham inaugurated faster through service between Montgomery and Macon. A daily through coach reduces travel by about an hour and fifteen minutes with connections via La Grange. Separate rail groups face boardroom splits and legal questions as The Common Carrier issue circulates.
In Nueva Caceres the Senator Bacon party heard Filipino welcome and praised peaceful progress. He stressed that happiness and prosperity depend on undisputed US authority and perfect peace, noting American goodwill but war hinders aid while resistance continues.
John Blount, longtime Atlanta resident since the 1860s, was found dead at his boarding house on Walton Street. An Ireland native who came to the U.S. young, he helped shape local politics postwar and was known as a conservative figure among whisky proponents during prohibition. Survived by a brother Mike Blount and sisters Mrs Murphy and Mrs Hayes, his body was moved to Mrs Murphy’s Pryor Street home and then to Sacred Heart Church for funeral services, with interment at Oakland.
Montgomery Alabama registrars named in December notice as part of the election process. fragmented OCR lists officials and dates with unclear details but confirms registrar assignment and local electoral administration in Montgomery.
Water commissioners met Wednesday afternoon and disposed of routine matters. Superintendent Park Woodward proposed a lined main between Pryor and Forsyth along the railroad right of way to improve fire protection near the Whitehall street viaduct. the board referred the plan to the president and superintendent with power to act. A larger main on Worth Broad Street between Marietta and the bridge end was also recommended for town protection, action similarly approved with authority granted.
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