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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
21
An anxious mosaic of 1904 politics and international tension fills this Atlanta dated dispatch. Essayist muses on Russia Japan the Panama Canal and Georgia boosterism while recalling Civil War icons and the nation’s hopeful yet divided state. A Gainesville tribute marks General Longstreet’s funeral procession.
The Constitution notes Georgia’s full confidence in Senators Bacon and Clay as they decide the Panama canal treaty according to duty. Regardless of split opinions, Georgians trust them to vote honestly, and the people expect both to eventually back the treaty while honoring their conscience and earning continued esteem.
President Roosevelt addresses Congress to explain the Panama canal crisis and U.S. actions. He defends the administration against Panamanian and opposition accusations, asserts no U.S. conspiracy or improper force, and notes Marines acted within the treaty. He cites public reports and AP dispatches as confirming that revolution and threats were public and aimed at pressuring Colombia to accept the Hay Herran treaty.
The article argues the United States acted with restraint and prudence during the Panama crisis. It asserts no overt act against Colombia occurred, diplomacy remained cordial, and intervention was justified to prevent an unequal arms conflict on the Isthmus. It contends intervention avoided a Cuban style war and protected American honor and treaty rights.
A critique contrasts American readers with German thinkers, citing German book production versus U S periodical output. It notes Germany averages 354 books per million inhabitants while the United States has 81, yet the U S produces 610 periodicals to Germany’s 161.
An analysis argues that American publications rival Germany in making permanent books. It counters the claim that Americans are only readers, praising scientists, musicians, historians, and Anglo-Saxon thinkers. The piece stresses form versus quality and urges no national distress.
The United States seeks to preserve open door policy in China with free ports and commerce for all nations. It rejects exclusive privileges or territorial gains and opposes foreign partition of the Chinese Empire while warning Russia against seizing Chinese territory and privileges. The nation will back an administration stance that resists closing avenues to American trade in the East.
A reader from Atlanta urges citizens and especially southern cotton mills to plant shade trees along streets and around factory floors. The letter argues trees reduce heat, improve living conditions, and add value to property, noting mills could support shading efforts for workers and homes.
An explosion at the nitroglycerine department of the National Explosive Works near Penzance England on January 6 killed fourteen men and injured several others. A black smoke cloud enveloped the district and windows shattered in St Ives three miles away, with further damage reported at Penzance.
A man named quisting 2 bully faces a provincial court for stealing a sack of flour. The prosecuting lawyer, once bankrupt, harasses him during questioning while the prisoner pleads he acted honestly to feed his children. The magistrate and onlookers react to the courtroom tension.
A mashed collage of verse and prose recalls Georgia themes with lines about river crossings, May blooms, broken loves, and longing. It blends poetry on Katharine, a preacher tone, scattered urban slang, obituary snippets, and reflections on New Year resolutions and life in Georgia. The fragmentary piece weaves songs, recollections, and local sayings into a loose, era-spanning mood card.
A veteran recalls Poke Easy Jim Wes a man who praised slow life and opposed rushing. He notes Jim’s patience shaped by wartime memories and a fateful moment with General McPherson that underscored the value of moving slowly.
The piece discusses Frank L Stanton's poems as warm and non inflammatory, notes an Atlanta fire inspector ordered to shield Stanton's desk from spontaneous combustion, and argues the poet's verse will endure despite the destruction of portions of his desk. It compares Stanton favorably to classical authors and praises enduring Georgia muse.
In Hamilton Ohio January Aliud A Seepp, who self confessed to murdering his wife, now in Calumbue penitentiary awaiting execution, was granted a new trial today by Judge Swans. The court cited alleged error in allowing Knapp's written confession of the murders to be read to the jury.
The article recounts how the phrase undigested securities emerged from a Morgan interview and how editors, including Ar W oR Glens Mtely of The New York Times, traced its origin, noting the impact on markets the day after the interview. It describes the exclusive notes taken, the caution against publication, and the phrase influencing stock prices by opening higher the following day.
Four tramps entered Alexander School and forced the teacher Miss Lattle Lee to dismiss classes. They occupied seats and smoked pipes, declaring they would not let anyone object. Authorities and officers pursued them from the county.
Tijuana January 5 The house of representatives passed the national lottery bill by a 25 to 12 vote. The measure now goes to President Palme for approval.
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