Political Echoes and Quips From Atlanta in 1904
A long stream of satirical and stray notes from Atlanta dated February 5 1904 touches on public mood in America. It mentions Roosevelt subjects, Africa and the Far East, education of African Americans, a possible ascension aerodrome, Georgia peaches, and public indignation at Republican campaigns. It also parodies New York markets, commentary on whiskey and tuberculosis, the circus trust, and anti-imperial sentiment. Mentions of Russia Japan China and the Maybrick mystery frame a global backdrop while local politics reference Rayner’s Senate bid and Minnesota mayor Ames. The piece weaves diverse quotes into a carnival of opinions.
Why Does Not Japan Strike
A speculative analysis asks why Japan delays war with Russia, noting Russian duplicity and Japan's moral restraint. It argues Britain’s restraint and Russia’s provocation aim to force a casus belli, suggesting war is likely as tension nears a breaking point. The piece weighs strategic timing and diplomatic pressures shaping a forthcoming decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Reuters’ Bureau
Ht Ie
Russa
Mikado
St Petersburg
Nippon
Dewey
Cavite
Black Sea
Fort Arthur
Vladivostoeck
Manchuria
Siberia
Siberian
Great Britain
Lake
Taft arrives in Washington amid pomp and ceremony
The article notes William Howard Taft entering Washington to a grand reception with generals in full dress and a brigade of cavalry. Taft, unimpressed by the display, questions how to act before such European style pomp, arguing Americans should eschew such courtly pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ths Hotel
Willam H Taft
Taft
Taft Philippines work praised by current administration
The piece notes the approval shown by the country for Governor Taft’s work in the Philippines and the delight at his joining the president’s cabinet. It suggests this small moment reflects broader trends under the present administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Philippines
Maddox retirement reshapes seventh district race
Announcement that Hon. John W Maddox will not seek reelection to Congress from the seventh district comes with surprise and regret. He will serve until December 1905, continuing his noted service as a lawmaker while southern agricultural and industrial progressAdvance in farm yields and total southern farm and manufactured product values cited from The Southern Farm Magazine highlight steady regional growth and economic gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Maddox
John W Maddox
Congress
Georma
State
Counrtry
Maddox
National House
Southern prosperity shown as stable and diverse
The passage asserts the American spirit of push and bustle underpins steady southern prosperity. It emphasizes that southern growth is not dependent on a single commodity but on multiple industries, with conservative investment and solid returns to capital and enterprise. It claims southern resource exploitation has only begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Birmingham Board Seeks Lower Insurance Rates
Birmingham merchants urge a rate cut through the Southeastern Tariff Association. A resolution calls on non-member insurers to quote Birmingham favorable terms and pledges full local business to those rates. The move follows a letter from the association denying any Birmingham rate reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Bneaialj
Board of Trade
Southeastern Tariff Association
South Eastern Association
Board of ‘Trade
Fire Insurance Committee
Southeastern Taiff Association
EB R McDavid
Jefferson County
Asaoclatan
Southeastern Association
John W O Neil Why
Board of Aldermen
Onell
Birangham
Bomingham
Gate City Guard to Celebrate Forty Ninth Anniversary
The Gate City Guard invites members and friends to a reception on February 11 in the Kamboll ballroom to mark the unit’s forty ninth anniversary. The event features entertainment, from 9 to 10, followed by dancing. it was postponed after the death of General John B Gonlon. The Guard, formed in 1855, is among the region’s oldest military groups and carried its own Civil War flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate City Guard
Kamboll
Gate City Guard
John B Gonlon
McClellan closes several New York theaters as unsafe
Major McClellan ordered several New York play houses closed for safety. The Grand Opera House Madison Square Theater Princes Theater VanderMeer Theater Hurtig and Seamon and part of Huber's Museum were named. Last week nineteen theaters were warned to make safety alterations by Tuesday or face closure. The Grand Opera House is not the Metropolitan Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
McCiellan
Grand Opera House
Madison Square Theater
Princes Theater
VanderMe Theater
Hurtig and Seamons
Hubers Mueum
Mid- Wight
Metropoltan Opera House
Dropped Dead on the Street in New York City
Dr Thomas, 65, a North Carolina physician from New Burn, North Carolina, died suddenly in New York City. He fainted in the street, was carried into a store, and died before a doctor could be summoned. He was identified by cards in his pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Thomas
North Carolina
New Yor
New York
Edward Thomas
Newburn NC
Bible Conference in Newnan Georgia February Session
The John C Martin Bible Conference and Ministerial Institute for colored ministers opens in Newnan with Ren W M Porton, former dean of Turner Theological Seminary, guiding sessions. Local ministers receive substantial information and show strong interest as the event proceeds with visible ministry activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
John C .Martin Bible Conference
Ren W M Porton
Furner Theological Seminary
Newnan Opens New Auditorium in Grand Ceremony
Newnan on February 4 opened a new auditorium with George R. Weniling delivering lectures on stone wall Jackson. All 100 seats were filled as attendees from La Grange Carrollton Hogansville Palmetto and Grantville praised the costly and handsome new edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
George R. Weniling
Stonewall Jackson
la Grange
Carrollton
Hogansville
Palmetto
Grantville
A Winter Song and Miscellany From 1903 to 1904
A collage of lyric fragments and poems recalling old year memories and winter motifs. The text touches on love letters, a nostalgic look at writers labeled ancient, seasonal verses about snow and longing, a quip about editors mismanaging money, a sunlit daydream, and a comic verse about a beaver wearing a new year outfit.
Missionary Institute at First Methodist Church
The annual Missionary Institute of the Atlanta district of the Methodist church will be held at the First Methodist church on Peachtree street Friday and Saturday under the direction of the presiding elder Dr C T G Dowman. It will begin at 9 a m Friday and run all day and Saturday morning. The Indies of First church will serve luncheon Friday at 1 p m. The institute includes all district preachers but the services are open to all. Friday at 11 a m Rev C O Jones D D will preach and Rev L Metonnell will speak at 3 p m. The public, especially, invited to the sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Missionary Institute of
Atlanta
Methodist Church
Peachtree Street
C T G. Dowman
Actoch
Iriday
Pelock
First Church
C O Jones
L Metonnell
M M Davies
W R Lambreth
Woodward Blocks Atlanta Exhibit funding in St Louis vote
Alderman J G Woodward refused to vote on the $5000 appropriation for the Atlanta building at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. Only four aldermen were present. three votes were needed to approve expenditures. The board adjourned until 3 pm to retry the measure with council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
St Louis
Becaus
J G Woodward
Mode
St. Louis
Woodward
Terry
Inman
Harwell
Aldermanic Board
Couel
Suit Filed for 10000 Against Street Railroad Company
Namia Mitchell sues the Georgia Railway and Electric Company for 10000 damages over the death of her husband Ed Mitchell from injuries in a streetcar wreck. The accident occurred Saturday on Rocke street near Mangura and Hilcott. negligence is claimed. Attorneys J D Ellpatrick and J W Moora filed the suit yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naxinie Mitchell
J. D. Ellpatrick
J. W. Moora
Old and In the Way The Final Valley Prayer
An elderly speaker sits by a chimney corner and recalls a life full of care. Young voices deem her useless and in the way. She envisions the heavenly home where there is room for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safes
Georgia Entomologist Scott to Aid State Fruit Growers
Georgia State Entomologist Scott shifts to Washington working on peach brown rot in Georgia and apple blotter rot in Virginia. He will split time between Georgia and the two states, with a spring summer campaign stressing field work and extension to fruit men statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Capitol
Department of Agriculture
Usu
Bureau of Plant Industrs
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Georgia
Scotts
Virginia
Snott
Vagt
Woman Sues Store for Big Sum in Garnishment Case
Mrs Yan declares garnishment forced loss of her position as saleslady at Chamberlin Johnson Ducare company. Ryan seeks 8000 damages against Chicago department store, alleging wrongful garnishment and discharge. She says a justice court ruled in her favor on a $9 claim and that garnishment was served on her employer, who discharged her. Attorney Judson Chapman filed the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yan
Ryan
Chice & Department Store
Contem
Chamberlin Johnson Dutsose
No Money for Kelsey Declines Fee for Atlanta Building
Architect of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition did not secure payment from Atlanta officials. A meeting yesterday between Albert Kelsey and Avants citizens resulted in the municipality indicating it would deal directly with President Francis and the PCB and would not pay Kelsey any fee. Officials saw Kelsey in the mayor's office and were told the Atlanta building would not be erected unless the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company covered the difference between estimated costs and the actual total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Albert Kelsey
Ar Ous
Avants
Dess
Francis
Mi Kelsey
St. Louis
Mikeley
Towell
J W English
Stechens
W G Cooper
Prayor Howell
Kelsey
Louisiana Purchases Exportion Company
Cobb Announces Run for Legislature in Haratsey County
Dr John T Cobb of this city announced his intention to stand for election to the state general assembly from Haratsey County. He is well known in his profession and in local professional fraternities and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
Buchanan
John T Cobb
General Assembly
Haratsey
No Smallpox in Hawkinsville Hawtorsville February 4
Despite grey agent reports in other regions there is no smallpox in Hawkinsville or its vicinity. Local health officials state the city shows zero active cases and no new exposures are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawtonsville
Hawkarsville
Hawkinsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clare Bowell
Aden
Nichols & Holliday
Constitution Building
Agkrisskg
Donnatif
Blackburn
Charles
Moore
J & Carroll
Messra JA
Constitution Publishing CO
Paris Presse
Roosevalt
Far East
Tor North
Georgia Peach
Presiency Sun
Democratic Party
Wallam C Whitney
New York Cotton Exchange
Circus Trust
New
Republic
London
Sandy Hook
Kansas City
Rayner
United States Senate
Harvard
Rhotos
Mviay
Uni Sorelties
Dave Fraits
Missouri
Imeelf
Mayor Ames
Minnespolla
Minnesota Supreme Cart
Southern Farm Magazine
Maryland
West Virginia
Kentucky
McLellan
Valentine
Postenty
He Jeans
Jistena Fo
Mockingbird
Turkey
Frank £. Stanton
Franks
B Stephens
Tennesse
Commissioner of Agricultural
W Opie
Tennessee
Carter Glass
United Sides
State Departments of Agriculture
Commissioners of Agriculture
Ogilvie
Stephens
Schcor
WB Bleritt
Merritt
Geomedas
Georgi
JG Serutehn
East Linden Ave
Department of
National Educational Association
Altana
Dublin
Southern Cotton On Company
Glaycock Barrett
Burett
Bt Sarrett
Iight
Will Strickland
Madison
Daisey Hudson
Dana
S W Masris
Union
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohia Il Minoia
United States
United States War Department
Siste
R. E. Park
Jackson and
McDufie
Jackson County
Orly
McDoffie
BIG Sum
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!