Notice to Subscribers and Political Commentary, 1904
Our traveling representatives are W al OVERBEY and C H DONNALLY Solicitors, w rT BLACKBURN, CHARLES 8. MOORE AND J. R. CARRoll. City collectors are Messrs. JAMES T. CARTER and CLAUDE A. VIRGIN. Do not pay any opp eles, CONSTITUTION PUBLISHING CO. ATLANTA, GA. January 16, 1904. Many political notes and humorous quips follow about Roosevelt, Foraker, Panama, and international affairs, reflecting early 20th century U.S. politics and public sentiment.
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Wal Overbey
C H Donnally
W Rt
Blackburn
Charles 8. Moore
J. R. Carroll
James T. Carter
Claude A. Virgin
Constitution Publishing CO
Panama canal progress seen as feasible in coming years
Article argues completion of the Panama Canal by the United States is plausible within seven to ten years. Cites Major Black and Lieutenant Brooks claiming two fifths of work done, with excavations totaling about 85 million cubic meters. Credits earlier French efforts, notes improved sanitation, and asserts Yankee energy and money will hasten final completion.
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Panama Canal
United States
Black
Brooks
Panama
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal Company
Ican
Cuba
West
Pay Clash Over Government Clerk Hours In Senate Fight
Senator Stewart of Nevada urges a committee inquiry into staffing needs to avoid extending government clerks' workday beyond seven hours, arguing for revising the law rather than enforcing longer hours. He criticizes current executive practices as lax and wasteful and defends clerks against burdensome schedules while noting allowances and overlong lunches.
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Stewart
Nevada
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Ufa
Eight Hour Day Plea for Clerks Sparks Debate
A lengthy critique targets Senator Stewart over proposed eight hour work limits for government clerks and contrasts with longer civilian and military labor norms. The piece then surveys growing fears of imminent war, focusing on Russia, Japan, the Balkans, and the potential for a divided China and Turkey, stressing Japan’s rising power and national unity.
Japanese Patriotism and the Far East Conflict
The article contrasts Japanese fighting spirit with Russian pragmatism, arguing patriotism as a driving force in a potential clash in the Far East. It notes Japan’s rapid modernization from a modest island state to a major power, influenced by Western ideas and national pride.
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Mikado
Japan
Great Britain
England
Far East
Hig
China
Crimea
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Kvrantung
Niuchwang
Changhas
Chumulpa
Kamchatka
Europe
Manchuria
Atlanta and Race Debate Missed Opportunity in 1902
A Savannah report notes strong debate potential involving Tillman and Broughton in Atlanta on race theory, urging a joint discussion in Greenville. It contrasts Atlanta with Knoxville and Spartanburg, highlights headlines on theater, politics, and Chicago fire links, and comments on Atlanta’s police court caseload and civic ties to national events.
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Greenville
Atlanta
Tillman and
Broughton
Anderson Daily Mall
Jefferies and
Fussimmons
Savannah Washington
Chicago
West Point News
Brunswick News
Gordon O Connell 1904 Soldier Remembered in Southland Requiem
A poignant obituary tribute from Mobile Alabama dated January 14 1904 honors John C O Connell a soldier whose life bridged struggle and peace. The piece speaks of his divine guidance through life his steadfast strength and the lasting impact of friendship and country service. It closes with quiet tribute and a mother’s mourning as a Southland requiem remembers a noble life.
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Gordon
Titan
Means Great Things from The Fitzgerald Enterprise
An Atlanta bank with capital of 200000 pounds advertises 1211844 dollars and six cents cash and invites correspondence from those considering new accounts. The piece notes large conservative institutions seek business, cotton prices affect southern bank vaults, and a stable money market is promised for the next year.
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Atlanta
Public sentiment backs Panama canal treaty support
The public views Panama independence as established and warns against reversing recognition. They urge rapid canal construction, demand no opposition that delays the project, and endorse the treaty to avoid warfare or economic harm, especially in southern states reliant on canal access. The piece pressures Senator Gorman to back the treaty.
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Panama
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Gorman
Southei
Ratify Panama canal treaty, a citizen letter urges support
Julius L Brown of Atlanta argues for prompt ratification of the Panama canal treaty. He blasts Democratic opposition as poor politics and patriotism, saying the project benefits the South and Mississippi region, strengthens naval readiness, and supports the president’s policy. He calls on readers to stand by the president and begin the panel work without delay.
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Panama
Colombia
Senate
United States
Julius L Brown
Atlanta
Committee Clears Bristol City Council
Bristol Virginia citizens committee investigating alleged irregularities by City Attorney Ashworth cleared the Bristol council tonight. They found no harm to the city from Dominion National Bank purchasing city bonds. bank president H F E Jones led the bank. Ashworth says proceedings will be taken to court.
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Bristol
CYS
Tenn
Citizene
Ashworth
Virginia City Council
W L Rice
Dominion National Bank
H FE Jones
Last Art Treasures Sold From Matthieson Collection
New York January 18 The last of the art treasures from the late Frederick Matthieson and his wife were sold at auction. The sale spanned several days with about 1 500 articles disposed of, totaling 101 360 dollars. The top price was 7 600 dollars for a Limoges plaque. Dealers secured most items in a collection valued after years of attention by the Matthiesons.
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Matthieson
New York
Frederick @ Matthieson
Matthiesons
Trustees empowered to sell in foreclosure action
In Greensboro North Carolina January 15 the United States circuit court substituted trustees W P Bynum and Edward Ebberman to sell the McDowell County Lumber Company assets including saw mills timber lands and railroads to satisfy a 9901 mortgage. Separately Pilot Mountain Furniture Company bankrupt upheld by the United States district court with J E Alexander of Winston Salem North Carolina referenced.
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Greensboro
United States
Charles F Hager
Baltimore
Boyd
W. P. Bynum
Edward Ebberman
Plaintitfe
McDowell County Lumber Company
McDowall County
North Carolina
Pilott Mountain Company
Greenaboro
United States District Court
Pilot Mountain Furniture Company
Eliot Mountain
J E Alexander
Winston-Salem
N. Ci
Bancroft Made Manager of Union Pacific Company
W H Bancroft has been appointed general manager of the Union Pacific Company in New York on January 15. The move places Bancroft in charge of operations and strategic direction for the firm’s continued expansion and management.
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Bancroft
New York
W. H. Bancroft
Union Pacifico Company
Japan and Russia War Forces Compared in Detail
A wartime analysis compares Japanese and Russian arms, noting Japan's navy strength and landing ability versus Russia's land force size, mobility, and harsh climate endurance. It discusses potential naval decisive action, infantry stamina, cavalry weaknesses, and overall strategic outlook for a Japan–Russia conflict.
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Japan
Msuchurien
Korea
Korean
Russia
Thaca
Yellow Sea
Pekin
Arma
Stead's Daily Paper aims at home readers in London
London discourse centers on W T Stead's plan for a home focused daily paper to be published 10 am to 1 pm. It will avoid racing and betting, include a children’s page, and offer two subscription prices with and without benefits. The scheme features 2000 girl distributors, color illustrations, an insurance policy, an art portfolio, and social inter course bureaux to build a foothold in households. Jerome and Mrs Jerome plan Brussels stay, Francis Darwin discusses plant responsiveness to sound, and Pepys relics surface in rare-book trade.
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London
Ree
Stead
English Review of Reviews
United States
Stock Exchange
Review of Reviewe
Verdict for Bloodworth against Central railroad
A verdict for twelve thousand five hundred dollars was awarded to J Pink Bloodworth against the Central railroad. Bloodworth lost a leg when struck by a Central train near Stevens pottery. The outcome will likely be appealed.
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Central of Georgia
Milledgeville
J Pink Bloodworth
Central Railroad
Mm. Bloodworth
Steven's Pottery
Central
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