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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
9
Notice to subscribers dated January 7 1960 appears from Atlanta Georgia. The fragment notes a public notice or billing item likely about subscription or payment. The readable portion lists ATLANTA GA and a date but lacks details on action, recipient, or deadline.
The article discusses potential moves to refer the Venezuela dispute to an arbitration court at The Hague and questions whether ongoing naval blockades, if any, should pause during proceedings. It urges returning to peaceful relations, columnists note U S state department actions, and emphasize that neutral commerce suffers and the United States should lead restraint.
In New York the crowding of street cars draws public uproar and circulars from the Merchants' Association urging decency. The notice argues streetcars are public vehicles under public grants and condemns indecent overcapacity. it calls for efficient service and respect for women’s rights in urban transit.
The anti crowding crusade led by the Women's Health Protective Association argues that private profit from street railway control harms public welfare. It cites discomfort for women and suggests foreign cities curb overloading by limiting cars and improving schedules to prevent crowding and encourage competition.
The Charleston News and Courier reports a broad coalition in Columbia led to prosecutions of money lenders preying on workers. Employers fund the drive with sizable contributions as lawmakers consider strict caps on short term salary loans. Public outcry and calls for state oversight mirror a national trend, with Atlanta noted for similar abuses and local governments urged to regulate lenders.
H B Dodge of Chicago warns New Orleans audience that a shift of manufacturing southward, including cotton factoring, is under way across the continent. He cites rising wages, markets, and transport costs driving the industry from the North to the South, sparking regional concern over lost growth and resources.
The author argues that cotton cannot profitably travel far while machines migrate south. Steel iron wood marble and many industries will settle in the south for economic advantage. Georgians would embrace this shift and even amend charters to make the state a Mecca for migrant manufacturing plants, aided by a strong public exhibit at the St Louis World Fair of 194.
A large Boston gathering at Faneuil Hall urged removal of duties on beef and coal. Republicans dominated the meeting, pushing a tariff reform stance amid New England’s tariff grievances and calls for immediate relief at the 1904 political horizon.
A fragment from the state press notes Atlanta’s elephant piyade idea fading as the viceroy of India moves ahead. The elephant has arrived, been installed at Urart Park, easing public anxiety while reports of influenza ease and residents breathe easier. In other columns, editors discuss anti trust laws, socialism, rural improvements, and the value of the state road in regional transport.
The board of fire masters of 1902 commends Chief Joyner for his able management of the fire department and praises the department’s finances. The annual report notes careful oversight ensuring the department stayed within appropriation and thanks chief officers and men for their cooperation in protecting life and property.
Special correspondence from London notes extreme crowding on Strand and Wellington Street with omnibuses and vendors halted. Civil engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry argues a bridge over the Strand could relieve congestion, while underground railways expand to ease pedestrian flow and future delays. Belgium schools promote farmer training, two year courses, dairy work for girls, and government farm advice. A London messenger boy tale recalls Tagger's United States trip and a string of foreign errands. Also Irish cabin exhibit plans for St Louis fair linked to evictions and Donegal turf trade. John Gibson School property sale in Elberton, Georgia.
A Christmas matinee at Dr Stockard's sanitarium on Test Cain Street drew a tiny audience of patients and nurses seated along bed-rows on the third floor. Mrs. Chilton read from classic authors, delivering lively impersonations that transported the intimate crowd to Riley, Eugene Field, and Thomas Nelson Page. The audience, including recovering patients, formed an unusual theater scene noted by the reporter as a memorable afterglow of the season.
Deputy Clerk Alex Pittler records property transfers totaling over 168002 dollars, a yearly high for the period. The list includes George M. Scott Investment Co to J. W. English for 145000 at Peachtree and Marietta, plus numerous deeds to Isaac Mitchell, A Armstrong, J P Jordan, and others across Forsyth Trinity Gordon Tatnall and nearby avenues, with values ranging from 5 to 145000 dollars. Multiple warranty deeds, a quilt clan deed, and a loan deed are noted among parcels in Atlanta area streets and avenues.
At the Spartanburg National Bank annual meeting the institution was renamed the First National Bank of Spartanburg and capital was increased to 320,000 dollars. President Burnett reported the most gratifying score to stockholders as old officers were reelected.
The Soldiers' Home trustees convene its annual meeting to elect officers for the ensuing year. Judge W. I. Calhoun will resign as president and governor will appoint two new trustees from the fifth district. Likely successor is president pro tem W. T. Gray. Officers up for reelection include Secretary W. H. Harrison Treasurer Amos Fox Superintendent L. C. Slade Matron Mrs. J. Pinckney Thomas Surgeon R. Massey and Chaplain Dr. A. R. Holderby. Two new trustees expected. Colonel J. H. Estill of Savannah and Judge R. A. Freeman of West Point attend.
Georgia Congressman Rufus E. Lester stated his preference for the Democratic presidential candidate, favoring William F. Gorman for his teaching excellence, competence, and conservative business appeal. If Gorman unavailable, he would back Judge Parker of New York, praising Parker as a clean, capable leader with broad respect. He downplays Hearst as a candidate, noting limited significance.
A 5000 fire swept Warrior Alabama about 21:00 last night destroying the stores of Albrittain & Co Brake & Co and J F Bradford. The flames threatened the whole town but fickle winds limited damage to the commercial block. Fire officials esti mated property loss near a hundred thousand dollars.
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