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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1904
Page
4
A sweeping, fragmentary column rails at finance law reform, sugarcoats Roosevelt Hanna Busts, and Georgia peach crop fears while mentioning figures like Bryan Foraker Hanna Payne and Quay. It also notes a leap year marriage in Indiana and critiques social, religious and industrial topics with period flavor.
The piece argues a growing doubt among educated people about Christian truth due to scientific claims that scriptures are myths. It criticizes Goldwin Smith for rejecting dogma, warns that removing miracles empties Christianity, and calls for a defense of belief over superficial scholarship. It notes the danger of substituting human philosophy for faith.
The article credits a timely U S Japan China accord with easing Russo Japanese tensions over Manchuria ports. It cites Russia’s possible disapproval but notes China’s treaty mirrors U S aims, framing American diplomacy as honest and providential amid growing press talk of peace and Russian hostility.
Alfred R Wallace, famed as the Nestor of scientific authors, has published Man's Place in the Universe through McClure Phillips. The work surveys how scientific results relate to the plurality of worlds and challenges popular notions of inhabited planets and Mars canal theories.
A Chicago correspondent reviews Wallace and other writers arguing that our universe is a rounded whole with Earth alone capable of sustaining life. The piece critiques pseudo science and warns that commercialism threatens American identity, noting the South remains comparatively untainted by race death by own action and could defend the nation against mongrelism.
Cartoonist Gregg renders a deft editorial on the Far Masters with a harmonious yet serious tone. The illustration reflects a developing theme in the era, capturing a nuanced, period-accurate perspective through concise imagery and inscription.
A Pekin dispatch reports Empress Dowager Tsi-An intends to use the empire’s full power to resist what is seen as czarist theft of Manchuria. The piece colors her as Carris Nation in temperament and hopes her declaration will push the czar toward a settlement, likening the struggle to a broom against a prowling bear and aiming to curb aggression.
The Augusta Herald notes a proposed million dollar university project for Atlanta while the Gate City seeks prestige and expansion. The Pike County Journal and Blakely Reporter contrast messages and events, criticizing Atlanta’s supposed spirit and concert scene amid Bright color engravings misattributed to Atlanta. The Eljay Times comments on Atlanta as the new York of the south in a lighted city engraving, and the Griffin News discusses church investments and a long standing regional tension with a projected clash between opposing forces.
A compilation of humorous and sharp observations from Georgia papers on topics from Japan's mule buys in Texas to education rights for women teachers, and Georgia political figures. It notes editorials on war crisis, cotton prices, Panama canal hopes, and Atlanta’s influence. It quotes remarks on Harris and local presses.
Letters from the People mourn William L Smith a Georgia state senator and Confederate veteran. He is praised for his debated leadership and generous private nature. Though recovering from illness he attended funeral ceremonies before relapsing and dying in his sixty third year. The Gwinnett tribute honors his public service and virtuous life.
A Chicago special notes concerns over low birth rates and emigration of American families toward luxury and urban living. The piece argues selfishness and city life erode family formation, contrasts northern and southern traditions, cites marriage licenses and birth statistics, and warns that new, foreign-named families may replace old lineages.
Reports from several Georgia papers praise Joel Chandler Harris resuming editorial work at The Atlanta Constitution after months away. Observers call him one of the oldest and ablest southern journalists with a keen sympathy for the true spirit of the South. A fresh luminary is expected to brighten The Constitution.
New York January 23 General Horstio King of Brooklyn told President Roosevelt of his fourteen grandchildren. The president replied with three cheers for the grandfather and especially for the mother of the newborn.
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