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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
11
The Post Office Department vows to dismiss letter carriers who borrow at usurious rates, citing risks of theft and crime from debt. First Assistant Postmaster General argues high interest drives desperate acts, urging enforcement and even municipal taxation to curb loan sharks.
The New States notes a potential Senate compromise amid a stalemate between statehood and anti statehood factions. It discusses Arizona and New Mexico as a combined state, the likely gain of two Democratic seats, and Oklahoma’s disadvantage due to Indian Territory separation, warning of missed opportunities if boundaries aren’t adjusted.
An 1902 analysis shows failures driven by inexperience lack of capital and competition. The piece argues capital gives advantage, competition crushes new ventures, and overpopulation of cities worsens prospects, while noting political aims to dissolve the two territories may affect regional vitality. The tone warns of a grim economic outlook amid shifting borders.
The medical world and government push a united effort against tuberculosis. Rockefeller funds seven million for a Chicago medical school project while Mr Phipps provides one hundred thousand for a national consumptive sanatorium. Germany and other nations expand sanatoria as epidemical cases rise in New York.
Reports from consulates show American trade rising overseas despite U S manufacturers lamenting lethargy. Some observers express surprise that Americans are not dominating foreign sales posts and question whether the so called invasion results from superior merit or lower prices rather than other factors.
The Review of the World's Commerce notes American manufacturers lacked goods to ship though home demand rose. Foreign buyers valued American goods but tariff and trust piracy hindered exports. By 1902 conditions improved, with manufactured goods abroad valued at 400 million dollars and cotton goods up 7 million, as mills struggled to meet domestic demand. The piece cautions deeper export effort is needed and praises consular efforts to push American quality abroad.
A classroom question on how a deck is divided sparks a discussion of spades hearts diamonds and clubs. References to gold bricks as unsafe investments and a tale of college funding reveal everyday concerns and family warnings across several newspapers.
A collage of verse, local musings, and notices from Swainsboro areas. It blends poems and reflections on the New Year with remarks on missionaries, county life, and the Swainsboro Breeds. The piece includes light social commentary, a few witched lines, and community chatter about dances and editorials.
Verdi, finishing Il Trovatore, told a privileged friend he aimed to please everyone except purists. The composer predicted the opera would be sung, roared, whistled, and barreled through halls, and indeed it proved true within three months.
The Lewiston Journal reprints praise from Japanese papers for Colonel Buck, U S minister to Japan. born in Buckdel Maine in 1850s, he united Americans and Japanese with kindness and candor. tributes from Shimpo Kokumin Shimbun Hechi Shimbun Japan Mail stress his honesty, gentleness, and service, including a Thanksgiving call and Fourth of July observances abroad. condolences offered to Mrs Buck for her bereavement.
A chaotic collage mocks Atlanta’s ambitions with mentions of a 140000 population, a proposed federal building costing $9090, a two million dollar post office, and a million dollar university. It cites varied papers, cites Tom Watson, and critiques the “newspaper man.” Humor pieces close with Harpers Bazaar style dialogue.
London special correspondent reports Florodora to be produced in Paris at Bouffes-Parisiens with Sylvester and Ellison driving the effort. Rehearsals reveal rapid memorization by French actors, weaker chorus quality, and differing stage dancing habits. Henry Irving plans Dante on American tour. new Vosgian drama eyed for Drury Lane and touring, with Ashwell and others in key roles.
The Count of Flanders, brother to King Leopold, planned to renounce his claim in favor of his son Prince Albert. The move came amid health concerns and Albert’s rising role at official functions. Leopold, recognizing Albert’s abilities, believed he could handle the Congo administration if needed. The Count of Flanders, a bookish recluse, preferred a quiet life and never sought state duties.
A fragmentary transcription from Boston presents poetic lines describing dusk shadows, trees swaying outside a window, a sunset blaze lighting the earth, and night approaching as stars flash above cloud crests in a terse reflective verse by Lowist Pratt.
A reflective musing on happiness, sunshine, and the impact of a smile. It contrasts music and deafness and notes political candidates and office seekers alike find fortune in place, with the idea that the right person appears where needed without search.
A St Louis observer cites London and New York reports of women gambling for money in clubs, with weekly poker and whist sessions. He recalls women losing hundreds weekly, pawning jewels to cover debts, and frequenting saloons with cocktails and tobacco as anti wine crusaders note heavy female patronage.
Two baggage men in a Broadway hotel clashed in a passageway over insults about Irish, German, and American identities. The dispute escalated as comments flew between the men, each defending their Americanism while resorting to name calling. The boss intervened and the quarrel ended without further violence.
A comical family scene unfolds as a husband confronts his wife about a baffling midnight gift. The wife bursts into tears while the husband insists on the tale. A neighbor or friend bursts in with bewildered remarks about a rabbit and a long night of plucking. James remains both amused and puzzled by the exchange.
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