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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1904
Page
21
A jumble of opinions and snippets notes Atlanta expanding both vertically and outward with new skyscraper projects. The piece weaves political takes on Roosevelt Taft and London with varied anecdotes from Chicago to St. Louis, including marriages, pardons, and a curious look at the Panama Canal treaty debate impacting party stance.
The article argues Germany fears Russia's eastward shift after Manchuria gains and Japan's rise. It describes Germany and Russia as foes with strategic reasons to deter each other, noting Russia's need to project power across Asia, the danger to Europe, and Japan's impact on the geopolitical balance including Port Arthur.
Obituary note lauds Frank Marshall O Bryan as a respected Georman bar member and a noble exponent of manhood. The text honors his dignified life and contributions to the city and community values.
Dr Virgil C Hardon of Atlanta dies after a brief illness. Described as noble and devoted to duty, he was a respected and beloved figure in Atlanta and the state. Henry Grady praised him as having a golden heart. The medical profession mourns a knightly, esteemed member who carried himself with unselfish patriotism.
A Georgia-Atlanta voiced column argues the rural black laborer faces hard but improving conditions. It compares the southern negro farmer with European and Latin American peasants, cites Booker T. Washington and land ownership, and concludes failures stem from negro character and effort, not landlord exploitation, urging diligence and optimism on southern farms.
A compact page features dialect verse and notes from Billville. It includes poems about winter and faith, satirical quips on politics, obituary quips, humorous weather scraps, and local color commentary reflecting Georgia life with references to the Mockingbird, Jordan, and a Billville Banner voice noting peace at home and a providential hurricane.
A reader argues the rural farm system hurts African Americans. He urges fair wages, reasonable rents, and honest credit to keep Black tenants content and productive. He warns against uprooting families to Haiti and calls for recognition of Black contributions while addressing misconduct.
Washington February 7 Special Four vigorous campaign for internal improvements is foreshadowed by Senator Gorman's speeches this past week. He argues for economical administration of army and navy wings, opposing extravagant expansion. Lodge defends navy, while Gorman insists on substantial but not bloated forces and urges spending on harbors and internal needs.
A private of the Sixteenth U.S. Infantry at Fort McPherson writes in a satirical broadside on General Weyler and the Cuban War. He mocks Weyler as a butcher, cites The Army and Navy Journal, imagines an extreme Spanish invasion of Louisiana, and laments wartime rhetoric while praising American soldiers. He reflects on Confederate veterans, the Mason-Dixon line, and the futility of cross‑border quarrels in a coy, dialect‑rich voice.
The article outlines ongoing political contention over federal aid for internal road construction. Latimer's bill proposes 25 million dollars annually with states contributing one dollar per resident, while Maddox favors distributing surplus treasury funds directly to states, territories, and D C for road improvements. Proponents urge economy and direct taxpayer stake, while Speaker Cannon’s opposition could block action.
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