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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1900
Page
5
In the Trafalgar Buildings Trafalgar Square the newspaper opens reading and reception rooms and extends a special invitation to Southern readers traveling to London to make the Constitution office their headquarters. Mr Geo W Horton is the London representative of this paper.
Notice to subscribers and traveling representatives lists names Wo A JERDEY CIARLES HF DONNELLY BL IN and L B WILLCOX appointed to solicit subscriptions in Alabama, with collectors M J WILLINGHAM M JACKSON Duretty and JAMES T CARTER. Do not pay anyone other than Ion Publishing Co. constitut
The Constitution runs a letter from Joel Hurt defending municipal ownership of streets and urging city action on franchise renewals. It compares historic Atlanta Railway and Power Company rights with current grants, calls for a commission to verify grants, and questions charter expiries and fair competition as the city considers future transportation policy.
The writer argues for a uniform city policy on franchises to prevent constant political wrangling and protect municipal interests. He urges treating all street railways and electric light systems equally, ensuring no injustice or advantage to current or future franchise holders, so the city can clearly define its position and avoid mistakes.
The piece denounces Rev Dr Broughton remarks as a prurient insult to women and employment. It argues women show strength, restraint, and self sacrifice across roles from teachers to stenographers, urging respect for working women and condemning sensationalism.
A discussion on moving U S senators to popular election, noting deadlocks and corruption in several states. The piece argues for direct election to align Senate with the people, while acknowledging Congress unlikely to act and praising Georgia for a local solution equivalent to a popular vote.
The piece argues the public demands and influence of mass opinion in political choice, defends the principle of popular sovereignty, and attacks the higher criticism of Briggs and associated church reforms. It warns readers against Darmstadt style infidelity and defends Christian faith against scientific critique and German critical theories.
A Northern Methodist college provost faces backlash as students protest a professor’s implied attack on Christ's divinity and Genesis. The letter argues faith and science differ in method, praising Jewish history and prophecies as evidence of scripture fulfillment amid the controversy.
Judge Schuyler of Pennsylvania faced a young beautiful prosecutor in a damage suit. The jury, selected with mid hair partings and high collars, awarded $1,000 including damages and extra for good looks. The judge granted a new trial, deeming the verdict for damages and good looks hard to uphold.
Charleston citizens unite to plan a broad exhibit for 1901 featuring government displays from new territories, arts, science, and education. Endorsed by the governor, General Assembly, Charleston city leaders, and local interests, the event aims to promote state progress and attract national and regional participation, with Georgia and Atlanta anticipated to attend. The piece also includes unrelated notes about Julian Ralph in Natal, Boer fighting, anti gossip societies among west ladies, and a northwest blizzard rumor.
The Wilkes area papers report lively campaign scenes with chitterling parties and hopefuls from Madison Advertiser to Jasper County News. Rives declares for representative as a Democratic loyalist with a long public service record, while farmers plan to plant cotton and observers note spring’s approach amid local contests.
A Georgia themed jumble includes verses about old folks at the corner, children wading in rain, and reflections on graves. A mock dialogue titled A Trade in Learning details barter of schooling with corn, hams, a heifer, and a cow to teach writing and math. Also poems and satirical snippets about Chicago’s Goose Quill and a Valentine verse mix with brief notices on literature and a Transvaal weather tease.
Stillmore reports budget notes as Atlanta plans for a possible slate of around a dozen men considering mayoral bids. Health issues reportedly affect the city’s depot plans, with memories likely to endure as the era progresses into the twenty-first century.
Washington reports praise for Amos Cummings as a potential vice presidential candidate. His popularity among Congress and labor groups is cited, with eastern prospects seen as favorable. The piece notes his role against the Force Bill and his influence in preserving elements of the federal election law.
Captain Ed Walters led a dawn raid on Tim Gardner's Svivan street residence uncovering nearly $2,000 in stolen items. Tim Gardner Minnie Gardner and Marlon Love were arrested as the fence operation tied Selma Birmingham and Meridian thieves to a broad theft network.
Four letter boxes were broken open and robbed in various city locations last night. Amount of malt stolen is undetermined but no valuable dispatches are believed taken. One box was near police headquarters under a street light. Postmaster notes similar October robberies with no arrests. Inspectors lack a working crew.
Athens Ga February 1 8pecialj Mr T W Crews chief of the Southern Railroad at this place has been promoted to traveling agent with headquarters at Knoxville Tenn He leaves tomorrow for Knoxville to assume charge of his new work Mr Crown is one of the ablest young railroad men in the state and will continue to rise in his profession His place in Athens at the Southern depot will be temporarily filled by Mr Cari Saye.
Mr Hurton argues for public value of franchises while protecting existing investments. He recalls early streetcar ventures, consolidation needs, and rights under 1891 1893 grants, urging cautious path to municipal ownership and noting past missed chances. Lyman Hall supports North Avenue paving with broken stone and cher ry to ease access to Georgia Tech.
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