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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1913
Page
2
Atlantans heard landscape engineer Mr. Leavitt argue for a city blueprint approach over scattershot development. He urged phased, well designed growth with every dollar aimed at a foreseen, lasting plan, noting Atlanta's Improve ment Association and civic support.
President Wilmer L Moore of the chamber of commerce urges a new industrial bureau to join the chamber's work signaling a progressive city program. The plan aims to rally business interests and expand membership and cooperation among Atlantans for city welfare.
The industrial bureau of Atlanta’s chamber aims to boost diversified manufacturing to raise population, payrolls, and wealth. Experts say the city’s strategic location, power, materials, and canal-era access support becoming a leading southern industrial center.
A Philadelphia Press summary notes American business leaders reject doom about tariff revision. They anticipate lower tariffs and adjust swiftly, with Democratic victory foreseen as driving reform. By next summer, reductions may be in place and business chains expect to continue unbothered.
Andrew Carnegie urged the Pan American committee to back an intercontinental railway linking Guatemala City to New York and extending through the Panama Canal. He argued the eighteen mile Central American link would speed trade, reduce diplomatic friction, and boost canal commerce without impeding the canal itself.
From The Marietta Courier. A large group of Georgia suffragists plans to travel to Washington for the inauguration parade. About a dozen women from Atlanta and other parts of Georgia are preparing to march in the event.
A 1913 reminiscence by E. J. Edwards recounts the McKinley Reed ticket contingency in 1896. Gibbsian whispers from a financier reveal Garrett Hobart emerged as vice presidential choice in St Louis, with Hobart denying any aid or pledges. The piece previews Edwards forthcoming anecdote on McKinley’s political shrewdness.
Portrays a 65-year-old western outlaw, now honest and courteous, with a fierce look, scarred body, and soft voice. Describes traits as a Sioux chief like loyalty, prudence, generosity, and steadiness. notes potential for high rank had he chosen a different path.
Glowing summary of William Henry Harrison from Virginia birth to early Congress work, Tippecanoe victory, presidency, and later life. Describes his Indian affairs role, military campaigns, and unique path as the first president from west of Virginia. Notes his age at inauguration and lasting influence on American political culture.
The Grand Central complex nears completion with all main sections opened and the old terminal to be torn down. The project totals near 100 million dollars, including ground, terminal upgrades, electrification, and realignment costs, with future revenue from rentable buildings offsetting the expense as years pass. The Biltmore hotel, Yale club, and other structures will contribute to a self sustaining terminal and associated properties.
The article questions Richard I’s title as The Lion Hearted, arguing his reign featured arrogance, heavy taxation, crucible of wars, and brutal acts. It contends he spent little time in England, betrayed his people for power, and was captured after a failed crusade, challenging the beloved heroic image.
Sam W. Smail writes from the Imperial Valley in southeastern California, describing a dramatic shift from desert to productive cotton country. He details massive irrigation systems, long staple cotton yields of $30 to $60 per acre, and migrant workers as essential to harvests, painting a vivid picture of a valley turning “home” while disputes over water and land recede.
A 1912 preachment on personal duty urges readers to accept responsibility from infancy onward. It praises self-reliance, warns against self-betrayal, and links courage to achieving larger aims, stressing that responsibility shapes character, fate, and enduring influence.
The Athens Go Hamner notes an eight story municipal skyscraper under construction while Atlante plans a twenty four story office building nearby. The duo signals a bold era of urban growth as good works spark rival projects.
In Darien Georgia the Gazette notes Mayor Woodward stirs activity as Atlanta’s influence grows, praising a proposed King Cotton Hotel and a cotton based economy. It highlights alfalfa fields yielding eight crops a year and hog farming boosting value, with coast packers paying premium for valley hogs and locals wary of land’s true potential. The piece contrasts harsh August heat with rural prosperity and nostalgia for Southern imagery.
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