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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1901
Page
5
Atlanta GA July 4 1901. Postal charges described for limited Staten Canada and 6 to 12 pane vaner US. Person rates cited.
The article argues southern canneries would protect growers from low prices and freight costs. It cites Progressive Farmer and urges moderate, locally run canneries near truck farms and orchards, using existing gin capacities, proper water, cleanliness, and steady market planning to build a thriving home canning industry.
A Calhoun speech at a growers' meeting urges southern peach producers to push global markets by canning and selling canned goods year round. The speaker notes Georgia peaches now demand steady action from northern buyers and markets beyond local salerooms, calling for energy to showcase southern enterprise. The cannery shift is presented as a model for corn, peas, tomatoes and other crops to reach a year round merchantable market.
The Holiness of Joy was well presented in the second sermon on the subject by Rev J C Salomon of Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. He argues joy and companionship rather than fear, urging optimism in religion and urging the church as a place of brotherhood where men help each other toward the right path.
Alumni at Colby College in Maine debated whether to keep co education, with proponent Hon S. Brown supporting women’s inclusion and Allan P. Soule opposing. The heated talk ended with support for a separate men’s college until conditions allow broader change, hinting at future female education expansion in Maine. The second item covers prize money from Spanish fleet sinks, with Justice Bradley ruling prize property belongs to Dewey’s command and officers, yielding about 288,000 dollars to Manila claimants and near 500,000 to Santiago claimants, amid questions of naval honor and government prestige.
The article surveys political and economic talk in Washington and the nation. It notes proposals for a national grain bank to stabilize prices, fears of agricultural neglect, and commentary on politicians including Foraker and Bryan. It mentions a Moon-run of factions, labor disputes, and public notices, concluding with Gov. McMillin declining to speak at the Fourth of July celebration due to executive duties.
An eclectic July page blends poems and squibs with prose notes. It surveys winter themes, light versus shadow, and a humorous stream of verses about fishing, birthdays, and a Georgia philosopher. It also cites a Detroit Free Press piece on tariffs and trusts, noting steel trade anxieties and political positions.
Special from Abbeville South Carolina reports forty workers at the Seaboard shops were discharged following abolition of the master mechanic office. Captain Evans and chief clerk Calloway, plus stenographer Roberts, also lose posts. Carpenters, tinsmiths, blacksmiths and grease-wipers sent home. three pattern makers joined the strike. Ernest Stump named general master mechanic to inspect shops. some predict machinists return, others replaced by new hires as cost-cutting supervisor Barr trims staff system-wide.
Rev Dr Charles B Gardner of Greenville South Carolina was called to Grace Street Baptist Church Richmond Virginia after morning services a hearty unanimous vote. He will likely start September 1 and succeeds Rev Dr William Hatcher who resigned after twenty six years to focus on Baptist education and Richmond College endowment.
In Knoxville Tennessee two drownings occurred within a day. Alton Luttrell eighteen drowned in the Holston river after cries for help went unheeded. Charles Davis seventeen drowned at Lowes Ferry while swimming with others who could not assist.
American Wine Press notes Palestine rekindles wine production with many acres devoted to vines and modern cellars, some exceeding 500000 gallons capacity, aided by German and Jewish colonists. San Francisco Call describes the first shirt waist man at a New York resort wearing pink mousseline de soie, no cuffs, a high turnover collar, flowing tie, patent feather shoes, gray trousers, and a straw hat.
A fragmented news roundup reports brutal killings in Atlanta with five policemen murdered by a mob and no arrests. It notes dissatisfaction with detectives, lists related incidents in Columbus and Augusta, and praises Georgia veterans housing. The piece contrasts local crime discourse with Colorado and Pennsylvania political maneuvers on legislative tactics.
A Negro editor rails against ministers tolerating married men living with women they are not wed to and urges church purity. He cites Rev A B Edwards siding with reformers and urges ministers to stand up against “bad characters.” He argues white and Black church leaders must stop allowing mixed marriages and moral laxity. The piece champions righteous church conduct and condemns compromised clergy.
A collage of domestic life and American stereotypes appears in London Daily Mail style, detailing a New England morning routine with American brands and products, from shaving to breakfast, transit, office life, and evening entertainment, alongside brief notes on marriage anecdotes and public figures. The piece contrasts American influence with small town decisions, ending with a colonial era political aside.
The fragment notes the passing of a renowned educator once hailed as a defender of Christian religion against science challenges. It references the Boston Monday Lectureship platform as a venue for his influential messages and public presence.
The narrative recalls a renowned 19th century preacher celebrated for arguing the science religion conflict with epigrammatic wit and thunderous oratory. Born in 1830s Ticonderoga, he studied in Berlin and Hanover, then lectured globally, delivering hundreds of talks and shaping American and international discourse. Meanwhile a tale from New York tells of Miss Emily Elwell, a former teacher of thirteen years who, after falling on hard times, receives $100 from an anonymous donor through the International Sunshine Society to secure burial and a yearly interest for her needs.
The piece critiques Republican stance on reciprocity, arguing they favor mutual benefits in theory but seek advantages for themselves in practice. It notes rejected treaties with France and Argentina, and accuses tariff supporters of blocking reciprocal benefits to appease protectionist interests.
A New York Commercial Advertiser note traces the polka to Bohemia, deriving its name from pula meaning half. It credits Anna Slezak with early creation, notes its spread from local gatherings to Prague and Vienna, and finally Paris, amid growing reception over several years.
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