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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
11
A fragmented Sunday page note lists subscription terms, notices, and editorial asides. It mentions Constitution Publishing Co, carriers, and collectors, with assorted political jabs about Japan, Morgan, Bryan, and Panama. References to editors, postmaster Payne, and assorted U.S. political chatter fill the page.
The essay lauds General John B Gordon as a heroic Confederate leader and beloved Georgian. It portrays Atlanta’s homage, veteran to civilian praise, and the enduring spirit of the South. Veterans, widows, and citizens unite to honor his memory as the city mourns a commander and statesman.
A passage on Langley’s flying machine and the national funding debate contrasts calls for public support of aerial research with criticism of his failures. It argues governments promote science, cites war and navy programs, and praises Langley while noting detractors. The piece also honors surviving Confederate officers and veterans.
A historical reflection on remaining high rank officers from the Civil War era. It lists four living lieutenant generals Stephen D. Lee Simon Bolivar Buckner A P Stewart and Joe Wheeler with ages, and notes a shrinking pool of major generals including Hoke and French. The piece recalls a 1900 list of majors and observes subsequent reductions as the war's veterans dwindle.
A series of tributes from Georgia readers praising John B Gordon as a great leader and patriot. Messages from Robert G. Mitchell and others laud his election and legacy, with reflections on Civil War service and national reconciliation.
Grieving we honor a fallen hero whose life echoed across the nation. The inscription praises steadfast virtue and public service, calling for a monument of praise and eternal memory.
A lyrical fragment by T. C. DeLeon envisions Goedon as a symbol under a starry arch. It hints at dawn, fate on a field, and history's pen about to write its truth, blending mythic and national imagery with restrained, evocative phrasing.
Two eminent physicians, Dr. Gramling of Green County and Dr. James M. Jackson Jr, attended General Gordon through his final illness. They devoted their time and skill to save the Confederate hero, fought tirelessly beside him, and shared in the sorrow at his death. Their careers and devotion mark them among the South’s finest medical men.
A provocative critique argues that some English and American mothers seek wealth and status by arranging marriages for their daughters. It condemns the sale of daughters to aristocracy, compares English and American wealth pursuits, and cautions against associating with foreign influence, while defending genuine American virtue.
A New York Eye article argues theater fireproofing should prioritize audience safety over structural fire resistance. It warns that flameable stage fittings can create a greater danger than a wooden building with noncombustible fixtures. The piece emphasizes cautious, nonflammable decor management in live productions.
A New York Telegraph correspondent recalls a transatlantic voyage with the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. The imperial suite No 2, priced at $1,600, hosts the royal pair amid a curious crowd, while passengers observe from deck and windows. The duchess reads, the duke stares seaward, and the pair stay in seclusion until Plymouth.
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