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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
9
A panoramic, opinion laden sketch of turn of the century politics. Mentions Hanna Hay Bryan Morgen and Taft with Panama and Panama Canal discourse. Notes Russia and Persia relations, labor modernisation ambivalence, and Republican-Democrat tensions with editorial digressions on public figures and policy.
The piece notes Secretary Hay shifting American diplomacy to Georgia and visiting Thomasville for rest. It contrasts Russia’s assurances over Manchuria with U.S. aims, praises Georgia’s climate, mentions Hanna and editor Triplett, and humorously extols the Guinea cow as a local curiosity amid political fatigue.
Agrostologist Spillman argues southern states can support large scale beef production using intensive feeding and local forage crops. Louisiana and Georgia Alabama experiments show southern farms can rival prairie ranches with lower risk and cost. The piece urges breeders to improve stock and forage to realize a Gulf coast expansion into major markets.
A quotation notes France drinks more than England and Germany combined and suggests alcoholism narrows the birth death gap. It proposes testing the theory by comparing countries with provided statistics to see if birth and death rates align with alcohol consumption.
From Augusta Chronicle and other papers across the South comes news that Joel Chandler Harris, famed for Uncle Remus and Negro dialect tales, returns to editorial duties on The Atlanta Constitution. Harris resumes leadership in southern journalism, praised by editors and readers for his literary genius and steady editorial voice.
A compact collage notes The Cumberland News and The Atlanta Constitution on Democratic candidates and party rifts. It humorously links political multiplication to internal division, mentions a marriage notice titled Long-Smoak, and jokes about John Hay authorship of Leather Breeches and other works.
A fragmented local poetic column blends dialect humor and religious sentiment. It recalls verses about weather, faith, and cheerful living, with a note on a misread hymn line and a church tale about a new preacher. It closes reflecting hopeful lines about storms, flowers, and song.
W J Spillman lauds Professor Dodson's two year trial feeding well bred steers immunized against Texas fever. The carload sold for 49 cents a hundred above rivals and near the week’s top price, proving southern cattle can compete with northern markets. Other southern stations will pursue similar work to replicate the success. January 22, 1904.
The Jacksonville Times-Union reports plans for a new 61,000,000 Presbyterian university in Atlanta. Other papers mention Atlanta’s growth and regional comparisons, while Augusta Herald and Augusta Chronicle reference governors, cigars smoked, and Atlanta’s changing status amid shifts in regional power.
Comptroller General W A Wright oversees annual and semi annual insurance statements filed by about 125 Georgia companies. Taxes include license renewals, agent taxes, occupation tax, and a general 1 percent tax on gross premiums, with total state revenue near 125000 to 130000. Georgia school book contracts under fire of cost savings show broad support. adoption proceeds toward March 1 in most counties as sliding exchange explained. Pension payments exceed 150000 with Fulton county receiving about 50000. others in Cobb, DeKalb, Hart, Upson, Elbert, Milton, Henry, and Gwinnett also paid. Governor Terrell sells cotton at 16 and 15 cents per bale, earning about 750 from ten bales. Brock named solicitor of Dade County Court. Health official seeks hospital tents for smallpox in Waycross. tent plan discussed with adjutant general. State School Commissioner Merritt reports prosperity and satisfaction with book contracts. two Georgia captains from Augusta retired at request.
City committees rush into work after January apportionment sheet was signed by Mayor Howell. Meetings set for 3 pm include tax, ordinances, sewers, and claims committees. Friday hosts streets and board of health sessions. Saturday covers ordinances and police committee sessions.
Mrs Longstreet extends thanks to General West and Gainesville mourners for honoring General James Longstreet. The letter praises the Confederate veterans and daughters of the Confederacy, noting a funeral turnout, numerous flowers, and deep affection for the late officer who served the Confederacy and the United States.
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