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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
9
Atlanta readers see a lengthy statement from H M Atkinson on the city’s fight to secure just compensation for use of its streets by public utilities. The piece argues the city must be paid, supports Atkinson’s stance, notes a new council to be seated soon and pledges mayoral cooperation to settle the long running issue.
The new council should settle the matter quickly by peaceful means or forcible steps if needed. If court action is required, expedite it. Atlanta demands payment for public utility use of its streets and will accept nothing less.
An Atlanta excelsior factory grows from ten to seventy five workers and gains a Rockefeller contract for Tarrytown mansion interiors. The piece touts southern manufacturing, pine products, and local capitalists fueling broader commerce as Atlanta’s future strength.
Early in January resident alumni of the state university will gather in Atlanta for a banquet to revive the old university spirit and to organize the alumni association. Atlanta serves as the principal headquarters for the university alumni due to its large numbers and central role in coordinating activities.
Graduates and residers here reach into the hundreds as alumni enthusiasm grows for an approaching festive occasion. Invited guests from other cities will attend. The distinguished chancellor will be among speakers celebrating the university as it opens a new century and outlines plans to accelerate progress.
A widow of 22 with three young children in Ellijay faces destitution after John Reece, killed in an Atlanta elevator, left the family sorrowful and penniless. The Constitution urges readers to send aid through correspondent T. H. Tabor, promising delivery to the bereaved family.
Castro's troubles mount as Venezuela faces possible conflict with Colombia and Germany. France warns protection of its citizens. debt and ports in dispute. Atlanta sells 418000 3 12 per cent bonds at par, halving interest and boosting local credit. Public interest notes debate on boys reading habits and current events, urging intelligent literacy while acknowledging juvenile publications.
The Western and Atlantic railroad, broad gauge and richly equipped, was valued at about half its cost as theft surged. Venezuela guaranteed 7 percent on construction, failed to earn interest, and the government must cover it. A new ten million loan worsened the tangle as banks seized proceeds, leaving Venezuela stalled and facing deeper debt.
A lyrically mixed column blends a New Year song about brighter tomorrows with verses by Phil Armstrong and others. It notes Christmas reflections, a dead mockingbird, joy and sorrow, and local writerly humor from Alabama to Georgia, with brief notices and a Kansas City World cut about General Miles.
A long column surveys the selection of a new Treasury secretary from rural origins in Vermont, praising honesty and anti Wall Street stance, while contrasting with Governor Shaw and noting the reform shift away from prior secretaries. It frames the figure as representative of the American "people" and critiques Wall Street influence.
Advance proof from The Railway Age notes that 1901 saw at least 5,057 miles of track laid across 332 lines in 13 states and territories, the busiest year since 1890. Construction surged mainly in the southwestern and western regions, with significant but uneven activity east of the Mississippi.
The piece argues public support for President Roosevelt and Secretary Root despite Schiey controversy. It condemns General Miles for acting beyond subordination, urges discipline or disbanding the army, and warns of a press culture that makes or breaks leaders. It notes a mocked trend of generals preempting reports to newspapers.
Baltimore Sun reports Senator Frye proposes a new ship subsidy bill for January committee review. Critics say it omits the option to import ships bought abroad, a feature that previously aided rapid U.S. merchant marine growth. With U.S. yards already busy, the bill may slow shipbuilding and national fleet expansion.
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