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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
9
A collage of political banter and world affairs focusing on Roosevelt Hanna and Smoot with sly remarks about elections, pensions, labor, and the Isthmian canal. The piece frames current figures, inclining toward satire on policy, elections, and public mood amid a broad tapestry of civic topics.
The Constitution’s Colombia correspondent reports Smyth’s stealthy access to Colombian officials and a Washington rumor of a plan for the United States to purchase the Panama strip and seal quit claim deeds. Smyth’s New York roots and Cartagena consul general tenure are noted as he navigates delicate ties among Colombia, Panama, and the United States amid Republican and Democrat maneuvers.
Perry Heath remains secretary of the Republican National Committee amid unconfirmed charges, deflecting reporters and keeping Hanna’s campaign alive. He predicts looming party conflicts at the convention, while Georgia works to fund and design its World’s Fair display, and cotton markets ride a rising price wave forecasting continued demand.
Southern mill owners warn that rising cotton prices signal renewed prosperity for planters and manufacturers. Higher staple costs boost demand, boost mills, and may fuel new mill construction, while Servia’s king Peter faces peril as European powers sever ties and contemplate a grim fate for the ruler.
John A Davie writes in praise of William M Wadley, praising his integrity, leadership, and devotion to workers. He urges Georgians to honor Wadley’s memory and emulate his public spirited life shaping the Central of Georgia Railway. Davie stresses Wadley’s honesty, justice, and vision for national prosperity.
A compact glimpse of regional speech and poetry from Georgia. Bits include voices on porch lights, homestead humor, hopeful songs, and folksy quips about politics, fate, and everyday life. Notable lines reference old fiddles, mule humor, and a march toward better days.
Nashville chamber and allied groups urge Tennessee senators to vote for the Panama canal treaty. Waco business men and a regional trade association join in advocating ratification. Separate items note Russia denies buying warships and tensions over Far East diplomacy while colonial open-door issues draw criticism of American officials. Chettandoga reports 116 churches and 100 saloons split by forces.
Washington January 9 Hearst discusses the presidential race and his views on conservatism the trust issue and tariffs He defends the constitution and cites Washington Jefferson and Lincoln He supports an Isthmian canal favoring Panama and opposes rail and shipyard monopolies He speaks on labor unions and the money question urging unity with Democrats against trusts.
London theaters brace for a flood of new works from American and British writers. W. and Gilbert are rumored for an upcoming piece. Henry Arthur Jones plans Joseph Entangled at Hat Market. Captain Marshall’s The Bart of Kilcorankie heads to the Criterion. The Clockwork Man by Charles Hannan and Hertram Ashford’s The Question tour with stars G. S. Ticheradge and Margaret Halston. Max Pemberton’s The Finishing School, Annie Hughes in The Country Mouge, The Girl from Kay’s, The Little Cherub, and Howard Talbot’s The Girl In Grey are announced. Apollo Theatre stages The Marriage of Kitty’s, The Third Moon at Bavoy, The Love Birds with Blanche King, Lord Rosslyn’s The Fletcher’s Fault, and Captain Dieppe following Letty. Drury Lane eyes a long run for Letty and a new pantomime The White Cat!
Joseph and Charles McKissack were arrested in Carrollton on warrants for kidnapping. Dr J M Neill had the brothers bound over for appearance next Thursday in magistrate court. Rumors said Joseph, visiting from Arkansas, helped send the 12 year old son of Dr Neill to live with Wesley McKissack in Arkansas.
Robert Griffin a fireman at No 1 engine company shot himself in the neck with a shotgun at his residence 262 Walker street Augusta Ga this afternoon The load entered the front of the neck doctors at the city hospital say the chances of saving his life are slight Melancholy is given as the cause of the act
Three men detained in Salem Virginia on suspicion of bank robbery near Rocky Mount were released after authorities determined they were not the suspects. The heist at the National Bank last Friday involved over $4,000 and prompted the earlier arrests.
National Prohibition Committee chairman Oliver W Stewart issues the call for the national convention to be held in Indianapolis starting in June naming the city as the meeting site. Local prohibitionists respond to the decision amid ongoing debates about where the event will take place.
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