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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1903
Page
10
The text argues that humans possess a natural awareness of good and evil independent of revelation, tracing this knowledge to Eden and decrying the idea that divine difference requires enlightenment. It contrasts divine ethics with societal law, noting varying moral standards across jurisdictions and warning against confusing human laws with absolute moral truths.
A discussion of conscience as an instinctive, infallible inner monitor guiding right and wrong beyond public opinion. It argues God assigns duties to individuals, not merely obeying neighbor law, and notes conscience can be imperfect yet remains a fundamental source of moral knowledge. The text emphasizes personal responsibility in choosing between good and evil.
A southern circular attributed to "A Southern Woman" argues Congress must protect southern political power, resist sharing representation, and advocate for negro voters, urging retained influence through elections and party discipline while denouncing calls for losing power. The piece critiques southern lawmakers, contrasts past victories with present minority status, and stresses enforcement of the national constitution.
The document argues blacks in the south face education and ballot access issues, contending any disfranchisement remains to be settled by the Supreme Court. It asserts republican rule allows southern representatives to sit in Congress, and questions the circular’s accuracy and tone, urging revision and withdrawal.
In February a national convention on municipal ownership and public franchises will be held under the New York Reform Club, with many mayors and experts slated to attend. Atlanta eyes participation to learn from other cities about restraining corporate control and preserving popular city governance amid a rising public interest in utility regulation and reform.
J P Prince, a cotton expert, has sailed from Liverpool to report on experiments in British West Africa under the All Cotton Growers' Association. The governor supports the effort as colonies back the project. A regular West African cotton supply to Manchester is expected within a month.
The wife of Abyssinia Prime Minister Ig expects her husband Emperor Menelik to travel to Europe in July or August. The voyage aims to secure funds to finish the Addis Ababa railway, with France and Belgium loans.
A sweeping portrait traces the Humbert fraud in Paris where financiers, aristocrats, and a salon circle lent millions on straw securities. The tale follows Madame Humbert and her father in law, their safe full of bonds, court battles, and a government either implicated or watching. Arrests come finally in Madrid. the case tests the Third Republic and public trust.
Special Correspondence from London notes Yvette Guibert, famed French singer now in London, has finished a second romance titled The Middle Aged. She explains she draws characters from life, including a laundress, and focuses on women around forty facing age and love.
Evansville Indiana January Rasch of the circuit court and Indiana bar association explained his connection with alleged venal acts in the court. He faces charges of soliciting money in exchange for appointing officials. He allegedly asked a farmer to pay 350 and another 2 for abere campaign expenses. One man paid but the money was later returned. A committee was named to investigate the matter.
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