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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1903

Page

5

Senator Morgan Urges Scrutiny of Panama Treaty Amendments

The Constitution notes Senator Morgan's persistent push for amendments to the Panama canal treaty. It emphasizes his patriotism, integrity, and independence, while urging careful, full consideration of his concerns rather than quick judgments amid a new treaty with Colombia.

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Augusta Tribune Examines Ethics In Editorial On Conduct

The Augusta Tribune publishes a lengthy editorial lamenting newspaper ethics, scrutinizing conduct and policy of the paper’s own evening edition and signaling standards for responsible reporting. The piece reflects concern over journalistic integrity within the local press.

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Ethics in Journalism and Rivalry Across the Press

A veteran critique argues that open attacks on peers in journalism are widespread and harmful. It urges professional ethics, a civil code, and restraint, noting Atlanta papers demonstrate enterprise while slanderous rivalries hinder progress and public trust.

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The Cabinet Formation in U S History

The article notes the first cabinet increase since 1889 with George B. Cortelyou sworn in to lead the new department of commerce and labor. It explains cabinets grew from five to nine since Washington, and that no constitutional provision requires a cabinet, only usage.

Congress George B. Cortelyou Department of Commerce and Labor George Washington State Treasury War Justice Navy

Cabinet shifts and Pilgrim Fathers in a London critique

The interior department dates to 1849 and agriculture to 1889 and cabinet gossip follows. A London clergyman Hay defends the Pilgrims, arguing Mayflower origins linked to nation building, while a London paper rebukes the comparison to Botany Bay convicts as ignorance or worse.

England Botany Bay Church of England Hay Plumptree London Pilgrim Fathers

Protection for Newspaper Men Bill Sparks Debate in Indiana

A proposed Indiana law would treat information given to reporters about crimes as privileged and make providing false information to a newspaper a crime. Supporters argue editors and reporters must protect confidences, citing press autonomy similar to priests and doctors, while critics worry about proving deliberate falsity in court.

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Lumber Fire at Valdosta Destroys Kiln and Lumber

The Fender Lumber Company dry kiln in Valdosta Ga was destroyed by fire in the early hours, with about 85000 feet of lumber burned. Origin of the blaze unknown. alarm around midnight, threatening to engulf the Valdosta Foundry and Machine Company plant. Insurance covers kiln loss, lumber not insured.

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Mississippi Truck Farmers Hurt by Freeze

Mississippi reports heavy rains and freezing weather injuring truck farming in the central region. Many plants in cold frames and fields destroyed, leaving farmers discouraged as Texas truck farmers dominate early market arrivals and prices.

Mississippi Jackson Miss Texas

Georgia Obituary Mixed With North Georgia Verse

An obituary from a rural Georgia exchange blends with poems and quips about winter, spring, and daily life. It mentions family heirs and simple rustic scenes, interspersed with humorous editor notes about weather, inflation, and a bookshop remark. The collage reflects local culture and sentiment rather than a single tragic event.

Letters From the People and Supreme Court figures

A column of letters discusses Justices of the United States Supreme Court with birthplaces and appointment years. Also includes reminiscences about Mount Zion camp meetings, Brooks and Lowndes counties, and a note from Lur der Carlton of Jonesboro Texas. Hobart College picks a new president Langdon C. Stewardson of Lehigh University.

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Timely gossip on Turner and other public figures

A column surveys Afro American leader Bishop H M Turner, once bold in Reconstruction politics, now advocating emigration to Africa. It recounts his past influence, shifts in stance, and fame for wit and controversy. The piece touches editors Watterson and others, science quirks, and Roosevelt era attitudes.

H. M. Turner Africa Turner Tyrer Torar Fox Demcratic Georgia

The Pilgrimage South and Public Life Notes

A column of varied items notes a shift to southern travel by private car with Florida as a summer seashore lure and society details. It surveys Cortelyou’s rising role, Georgia’s Greater Georgia plan, Bowen’s Venezuelan mediation, and obituaries for J. M. Curry and Southern leaders while praising Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropy and Atlanta benefactor S. S. Inman.

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Officer Jones Subdues Fugitive in Narrow Hand Grip

In Belt Junction a towering suspect named Will Belton fled through a cabin and into nearby woods. Officer Jones leaped on the suspect’s back, locked a vise like grip on his throat, and felled him, preventing a kidnapping of an Atlanta policeman. Belton claimed fear of police and denied murder.

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Episcopal Mission Rally at St Philip Cathedral

A joint mission rally will be held tomorrow night at St Philip Episcopal Cathedral on Washington Street, with Rev. Arthur L. Lloyd, DD, general secretary of the Domestic and Foreign Mission Society of the Episcopal Church of New York, as speaker. Lloyd, en route to Pensacola, will address Atlanta congregations and stay as guest of Mr and Mrs S B Danny on Ponce de Leon Avenue.

St. Philip Cathedral A. L. Lloyd St. Philip Episcopal Cathedral Washington Street Arthur L. Lloyd Feneral Domestic and Foreign Mission Society Episcopal Church of Atlanta Pensacola Fla S. B. Danny Ponce de Lean Avenue

Mrs Daniel Turner Dead Mother of Officials

Mrs Daniel R Turner mother of Councilman M M Turner of the fourth ward and Chief A Q Turner of the corn police force died yesterday at 5 30 am at her home near the Mason and Turner ferry on the Chattahoochee River She had been ill since last October She was 87 Survived by several children including Stephen Turner Calhout Turner C E B Turner W H Turner Mrs S A Wilson Mrs G W L Powell Mrs W Gathright and Mrs T A Pope Funeral services at 10 30 am today at the residence conducted by Rev J H Maxuburn of Walker Street Methodist Church Burial in the family grounds

Coulcilman Turner Turner Daniel R. Turner Coulcilman M. M. Turner Fourth Ward A. Q. Turner Corn Chatsihoochee River Mason and Turner Ferry Stephen Turner Waco Tex Calhout Turner Cole County C. EB. Turner Southern Railway W. H. Turner Southern Rail 8S. A. Wilson Battle Wa G. W. L. Powell Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company W. Gathright T. A. Pope Houston Daniel J. H. Maxuburn Walker Street Methodist Church

Georgia Bar Executive Committee to Pick Summer Convention Site

Judge Marcus Beck will convene the Georgia Bar Association executive committee this week to select the venue for the upcoming annual convention. Atlanta Warm Springs and Tallulah Falls are under consideration with Warm Springs a former host and Atlanta presenting strong merger prospects. Tallulah Falls is expected to press for the meeting, and an excellent program is planned for a successful gathering of Georgia lawyers.

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Dr Slicer Speaks Tonight in Three Lectures Series

Rev Thomas R Sheer of New York begins this evening at the Unitarian church on Spring Street with three lectures titled Jesus and Master Lite The Environment Of A His. Lectures are free and public invited. After the talks a social hour will allow attendees to meet Dr Silver.

North J. &. M. Curry Alabama Congress Provisional Confederate Congress Joseph Wheeler Joseph EB. Johnston Union Confederacy Nouth Trys New York Thomas R. Sheer New Yor W Il Unitarian Church Spring Street Jesus Dr. Silver

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