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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
9
An eclectic, OCR heavy jumble from Atlanta dated January 15 1804 references extradition, policy battles, and a long tribute to General John B Gordon. It waxes political about Reconstruction and sectional reconciliation, praising compromise and postwar unity while mixing stray notes on international affairs and personalities.
The Constitution calls for widening Peachtree road to Atlanta Heights as a long discussed plan. It cites Mr. C E Caverly’s view on the importance of the project and urges county commissioners district road officials and overseers to act before costs rise. An electric car line may soon traverse the avenue.
A discussion on English language evolution led by Professor Lounsbury of Yale. The piece argues against purist fears of corruption, noting living speech grows to meet needs and that archaic forms like dielect and neuter pronouns evolve or vanish. It emphasizes that strict preservation trails actual usage and field studies reveal linguistic vitality across time.
The passage reflects a dated critique praising and disparaging Chaucer while lamenting efforts to Westernize or simplify the language. It notes tensions between classic standards and modern readers, suggesting that living languages must meet user demands.
A reflective piece argues Atlanta preserves country town traits amid growth. It praises unity, neighborly concern, and individual enterprise fueling urban vitality while urging retention of simple values. The essay muses on cosmopolitanism and the city’s unique, self-reinforcing spirit.
Peer, January 13, 1904 Hon Clark Howell Atlanta Ga. conveys Hon W J Bryan’s sympathy to General Gordon’s family. He mourns with them the South and the nation the death of one whose loving heart and great mind distinguished him as soldier poet orator and patriot.
Letters from the People call for widening Peachtree Road from Fourteenth Street north to the county line as a broad 75 to 80 foot driveway. The writer argues the route is scenic, historic, and vital while a military park may arise nearby, and warns future land costs will rise. Also sincere tributes from New England mourn General John B Gordon as a gallant Georgian and national figure.
A letter from Rev A Northrop and excerpts from J B Gordon discuss Christian apologetics and the belief that Christ is God in John Writings. The clipping notes a Kansas City theologial seminary board and praises a Chicago Met Order Journal item about a large Atlanta Constitution Sunday edition selling Christmas ads.
A committee from the Laura Rutherford chapter in Athens Georgia reports resolutions mourning General James Longstreet and General John B Gordon. They express sorrow for the nation and extend deepest sympathy to the families, praising their soldierly virtues and patriotism.
Mourners gather as Feccos Georgia observes a public memorial for General Gordon. The morning program at the public school auditorium, led by Superintendent I. D. Garnet, honors the late general with remarks on his life character and service. Schools closed for the day.
In Americus Georgia on January 14 a tearful tribute gathered at city hall with six hundred public school pupils confederate veterans the Ladies Memorial Association the Daughters of the Confederacy city council and local clergy. B A Nisbet delivered an eloquent address on the life and character of General Gordon. The occasion was deeply impressive throughout.
Sandersville GA January 14 General Gordon tribute held in the auditorium at 10 o clock with Mayor D Cheatham as master of ceremonies. Address by Professor O T Gower for the school and remarks by city officials Hon H M Franklin A W Vane and 3 P Taliaferro plus veterans Mars Co United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Moultrie Georgia observed a memorial service for General Gordon at the Kathleen theater. The event began at the appointed hour with most businesses closed by mayoral proclamation. The Daughters of the Confederacy organized a program featuring Judge W. Day and tributes to the late figure.
Delegations from Georgia Louisiana and Savannah participate in General Gordon funeral rites with Confederate Veterans officers including General Clement A Evans Willam Fayssoux and John Nix leading the march. A red sword on white shield floral tribute marks the bier as Camp Barton Savannah and others attend.
The University of Georgia in Athens suspends classes in memory of General John B Gordon, an 1852 graduate and longtime board member. At the Demosthenian Literary Society, Saturday’s meeting will note his student days, committee work, and early oratorical promise during 1852 as he contributed to society activities over that period.
Lumpkin Ga January 14 Special The local Daughter of the Confederacy observed memorial services for General Gordon. The church bells tolled and stores closed Portrait of Gordon displayed on stage at the opera house draped in black Old vets shed tears as music and addresses by Judge A T Fort W Boyett and Judge J T Harrigan stirred memories and pride in a country that produced such men as John EB Gordon
Commerce Georgia January 14 special services were held in the public school chapel for the late Gordon Dr H P Hoyt a classmate of General Gordon and an intimate friend since school days. All school departments suspended about 300 children attended and joined in the service with choir numbers America and Sweet Bye and Bye led by Captain T A Little Camp John Morgan with Rev G M Bakes officiating.
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