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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
5
Atlanta, January 29, 1902. The article urges southern farmers to form committees of one to break from the credit system. It argues for cash farming, growing corn oats hay and first cotton with home food production to gain independence from northern suppliers and finance, promising increased wealth and land value within three years.
The renpnointment of Major William H. Smyth as postmaster of Atlanta was expected by citizens and seen as a tribute to his efficiency and enterprise in serving public needs.
The narrative lauds Mr Harris for faithful service and reappointment to lead the Atlanta post office. It notes Joel Chandler Harris contributed a thoughtful Philadelphia Record piece on the negro question, praising his voice and views on progress, education, and political nonparticipation of the Negro in governance.
States and cities mark McKinley Day to raise funds for a national monument at Canton Ohio. Citizens nationwide show unanimity in honoring the late president, praising his peacemaker aims and calling for swift contributions from rich and poor alike.
Letter writers clarify Dr J L M Curry is a Georgia born scholar born in Lincoln county Georgia in 1825. He lived in Alabama and Virginia at different times but Georgia nurtured him and educated him at the state university. The writer notes Virginia and Alabama claimed his citizenship while Georgia stands as his true origin.
A historical survey ranks states by number of millionaires, noting New York leading with 994, Pennsylvania 369, Massachusetts 313, and others including Illinois 275, Ohio 162, Missouri 161, California 110, New Jersey 109, Colorado 57, Texas 44, Kentucky 19, Georgia 5, Alabama 5, South Carolina 26, and Montana 26. it cautions the list is partial and select.
The piece notes the rising prestige of the United States in industry and exports, citing shipments of locomotive engines to many nations and colonies worldwide. It contrasts wealth growth with opportunities for the rising generation while touching on political and social commentary about figures and events of the era.
A reflective scene recalls coffee and crackers and oysters shared by three friends amid rain and sorrow, celebrating simple sustenance as life’s banquet, while other excerpts feature dialect humor on vaccination, winter longing, and verses from current poetry, all in a vintage newspaper tone.
At a late hour Saturday in Anniston Alabama Philip Sims a well known man of color was killed when struck by a train on the Mobile division of the Southern Railway. Head was knocked from the track with minor injuries as Sims was torn apart.
Georgia papers discuss candidates Terrell Estill Guerry Brown and Hatfield. Editors and voters weigh who will win as south and north Georgia align behind favored figures. Analysts note Terrell leads in some areas while rivals gain support elsewhere.
Press comments from multiple papers urge swift large appropriations to open the Coosa River from Rome to the gulf. They hail the project as a major commercial boon and credit Congressman Maddox with leading the push, backed by anti Alabama delegates. Local notes mention farming progress and large California farms as contrast.
Augusta Tri vane notes Atlanta pressing Prince Henry visit while Savannah Press cites a triangular mayoral race among Bon H. H. Cabaniss Hon. F. Rice and ex mayor J. G. Woodward with Cabantus tipped to win. Darien Gazette savors a witty heart remark about Atlanta and rail rumors touch a new state depot and Joey Hall in Macon. Augusta Tribune mentions an Atlanta man misplacing money and a supposed diamond collection last Sunday.
Eatonton Ga January 2 Special Dr N Walker a prominent physician in this county died recently. He served as surgeon of the Forty fourth Georgia regiment in the civil war and dressed a wound for General Robert E Lee after a horse frightened during the Maryland campaign. Lee's fingers were broken but he remained unhurt by bullet or blade.
Fort Valley Georgia January 23 special Fort Valley lodge No. 110 F and A M appoints Worshipful Master Dr Millard 8 Brown Senior Warden R S Braswell Junior Warden D H Cooper Senior Deacon A Schley Martin Junior Deacon J W Rundell Secretary George B Culpepper Treasurer A D Skellie John Israel Tyler Olympia Lodge No 116 K OF F installs officers for present term Chancellor Commander LT Gray Vice Chancellor A H Lubetkin Prelate H L Bryan Master of Arms Prof W H Harris Master of Work W J Braswell Keeper of Records and Seals C Z McArthur Master of Exchequer J P Heath Lodge membership growing. year promised strong.
The Decora Palestra Literary Society of North Georgia Agricultural College elected J. R. Henley of Jasper and G. B. Harbin of Dawsonville as representatives for the annual intersociety debate during commencement week. Henley, a sophomore Sigma Nu, is noted for scholastic and forensic leadership. Harbin is a prominent freshman speaker.
The Villa Rica Branch Railway Company appeals against A B Bacwell G B Cheeves and Mrs L E Jones over awards in condemnation for right of way. Cheeves got 700 and Bagwell 900 for about 1000 feet, Jones 33 for adjacent land. The appeal seeks trial at Carroll superior court in April. The branch will run 3 miles north of Villa Rica to connect with Birmingham Division of the Southern near the pyrites mines recently purchased by Virginia Carolina Chemical Company and other Villa Rica property interests.
Carrollton Georgia January 28 special services for men and for all at local churches under the Atlanta Y M C A. J W Read and W C Mansfield led the sessions as organizers consider forming a regular Y M C A presence in Carrollton with plans discussed after the afternoon meeting and progress noted at night.
Clyde Steamsip San Marcos captain F A Young reports from Prunswick that a bottom up vessel about 20 feet long was seen near Frying Pan light at 4 a m on January 26. Location 92.5 n, 76.05 w, four miles northeast by one to east. The sighting places the craft in the lane of coastwise steamers and marks a danger to navigation.
George Cooper lodge of Americus invites Georgia grand lodge officers to February anniversary banquet. Distinguished visitors expected. Americus hosts Grand Chancellor Hoover and the event will be catered by Americus chapter Daughters of the Confederacy.
Abe Wells, a region expert cotton mill man based in Carrollton, Georgia, died last night from freezing injuries. Special report details his death in the cold conditions affecting the industry community.
A white man, M. Cooper, about 60, attempted suicide in Greenville early today. Found in the cemetery by Superintendent Riser with an empty laudanum vial nearby. He was unconscious, revived briefly after restoratives, but little hope remained. Cooper had wealth in the past and left no known relatives.
Charlotte demands no Sunday public exercises during Cook county democracy’s stopover. Mayor P M Brown writes Chicago officials asking a schedule change and names a reception committee. Club members planned to arrive February 9 at 6 30 pm and stay until 4 20 am.
Tuscaloosa residents are paying the poll tax, says Mr. McGee, county tax collector. The share of taxpayers who have paid is rising since last year, with most by February 1. One-sixth of those who paid are negroes, mainly country workers and real estate owners. He notes towns’ negroes paid little.
North Carolina labor commission releases an annual textile industry report showing 226 cotton mills 11 woolen mills 41 knitting mills 3 silk mills and 1 jute bagging mill. Spindles total 1 694 063 with 6 123 looms 3 814 knitting machines. Employment reaches 18 71 000 men 18 277 women and 7 98 children under fourteen. Spindle and loom counts rise from prior year while cotton mill hours of work average at least eleven per day.
Ex-President Cleveland and party left Georgetown on the Water Lily government launch and their private car at 4 30 PM bound for Princeton. The party carried a large bag of ducks from the shooting preserves and appeared in good spirits.
Nashville Tennessee January 28 special the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons today elected officers: grand high priest D Shields Morristown deputy grand high priest George P Chandler Knoxville grand king Fred C Watkins Troy grand treasurer N Woodward Knoxville grand secretary W A Clendenning Nashville grand chaplain Rev J W Hatcher Blanche grand scribe William D Good Knoxville grand captain of the host George J Cowan Franklin grand principal sojourner Samuel Slagler Memphis grand royal arch captain Charles V Taylor Morristown grand master of third veil Charlies Comstock Bon Air grand master of first veil A P Trogden Union City grand master of first veil J P Beaudling Nashville grand sentinel B A Phillips Nashville.
Montgomery delegates named for the good roads competition in Charleston on February 5. The list includes C. A. Allen W. M. Belden J. M. Faiknee from Montgomery and delegates from Dermont ham Demopyis Huntavne Evergreen and several other Alabama towns.
On Saturday Muscadine Mining Company filed incorporation papers in the probate judge's office. Board members include Judge T. W Coleman Jr of the Anniston city court and Ross Blackman, with Mesars C Mills and L B Miller of Cleveland, Ohio. The firm will buy mine and sell iron ore and related properties, with several thousand acres already purchased and capitalized at 100,000.
Yesterday Sheriff Dunn of Marietta Alabama brought Lige Thompson and Will Post back to the county to answer various charges after they escaped from the Marietta jail last November. They were arrested in Anniston Thursday morning by Policeman T. M. Self.
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