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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
7
Notice to subscribers cites advertising staff and collectors, then presents a bold educational analysis. It notes Georgia ranked 46th in literacy among 10 to 14 year olds in 1900, with 77.21% literate, well behind northern and western states. The piece urges renewed effort and funding to raise literacy before 1910.
The House of Representatives advanced 174 private pension bills in 39 minutes amid strong critiques of swift passage. Critics note floor debate was minimal as titles passed rapidly and committee reports often equate to enactment with little quorum or investigation.
A Boston Herald editorial highlights pension abuses and Republican unity on pork barrel bills. A Portland court convicted a man for ten years of impersonating a dead pensioner and collecting a government pension, while failing to recall his regiment. The case underscores need for safeguards to purge the pension roll.
The piece critiques The Globe-Democrat's view of Canadian migration by Americans from northern states, cites state population shifts in Georgia Missouri and Kansas, and argues that trusts and tariff policies created by the Republicans fuel monopolies. It defends Senator Morgan against hypocrisy claims and asserts only a public sentiment revolution can curb trusts.
Pope Leo appoints a native Cuban priest as bishop of Havana to heal tensions after the Cuban rebellion. The move balances independence sentiment with church authority, aided by American intervention, while other political notes echo across the nation about elections, tariffs, and Christmas generosity.
Washington December 8 Special credit for settlement of the Venezuela dispute is placed on Secretary of State John Hay with President Roosevelt gaining indirect praise. Hay’s diplomacy steered Britain and Germany toward arbitration and strengthened The Hague tribunal, while Roosevelt preferred a peaceful arbitration role. Senor Fulido, Venezuelan chargé d’affaires, defends Venezuelan actions and cites court-ordered claims procedures as the proper method for settling debts and reparations.
The statement asserts Venezuela has never repudiated public debt, blaming past disturbances for fiscal strain while aiming to honor obligations. It endorses Pan American doctrine, favors civil court redress over diplomatic routes, and cites historic quotes on investor recourse and international law.
Letter from J G Oglesby urges aiding potato production in the United States and combating the potato bug. A Maine farmer reports on insecticides Paris green arsenate of lead and Bug Death, noting Bordeaux mixture with copper sulfate and lime as effective. details key formulas, application methods, and suitable sprayers for varying acreages.
The New York Commercial Advertiser cites a spirited断piece on women as auctioneers. It imagines a female auctioneer perched above the crowd with a silver hammer, selling bargains, charming bidders, and conquering reserve prices, while noting the social envy and barriers they would face. It celebrates wit, language, and a knack for detail as traits that would serve women well in the rostrum.
New York Herald recounts Julius Caesar’s final clash where his ally Brutus questions the act, a dagger strikes from Fiercupoune, and Caesar collapses at Pompey’s statue. Also notes a dental health tip from the International Dental Journal about mouth cleanliness and gum care.
Special correspondence from London notes that Victor Emmanuel III, now king, has added the title Count of Monte Cristo to his honors after admiring Monte Cristo on a visit to the island. The piece recounts his young fascination, his travels to the island, and the estate’s small population, with the king and Queen Helena visiting as “our count.”
The article praises the 1850 to 1909 censuses for showing laws behind outcomes and links to Darwinian ideas. It highlights census directors Kennedy Walker Merriam and Dr. Hall, noting their work mapping manufacturing locations, notably New England toolmaking, cotton mills shifting to Georgia and the Carolinas, and cotton goods shares by state. It cites 1900 cotton product values by state, with Massachusetts, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia as key players, and lists near factors driving localization such as materials, markets, water power, climate, labor, and capital. Augusta, Georgia, is cited as a case study of a prosperous town primed for manufacturing.
The escape tale follows Scout Burnham, Lord Roberts' chief of scouts, captured and moved toward Pretoria by train. He concealed identity, slipped from a trek wagon during a night halt, crawled under the cart, and hid until guards passed. After a perilous 48 hour trek across the veld aided by concealment, he reached Elgon with critical intelligence and renewed purpose.
Police report details a small local incident with brief notes on officers involved and actions taken. Readable fragments indicate a minor disturbance and routine response. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR text but the event appears nonviolent and routine.
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