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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
9
The article outlines annual and short term subscription rates for Sally Constitution The Daily and The Sunday Constitution with a 5 yearly rate for Sally Constitution and 87 yearly for The Daily and The Sunday Constitution. It warns traveling solicitors not to solicit as agents and lists representatives and addresses for subscriptions and advertising offices in multiple locations including London and Atlantic territories.
The piece argues Atlanta must modernize its cab fleet and improve standards to match Charleston and Savannah. It condemns old rattletraps, urges licensing standards, and calls for swift removal of substandard vehicles. It also notes a separate critique of religious liberalism and church authority impacting society.
A discussion on ministers adopting plain attire over high-cut waistcoats and white collars reflects a broader shift toward showing character through deeds rather than dress. The piece notes public reception improves when clergy resemble common workers, while acknowledging parishioners still influence dress codes. critics warn against tithing propriety to taste.
The piece rails at Republicans for delaying controversial bills like the ship subsidy and Fowler gold standard, accusing them of opportunism and cowardice to win votes. It calls Democrats to pressure the GOP into open confrontation before the 1904 election, urging a public showdown against their tactics.
The speaker calls a Fourth of July revival of devotion to the nation’s immortal ideal. He argues the two documents define the law and interests of a pure American democracy and urge every Democrat to recognize their rights and duties to fellow citizens.
A political column blasts Congress for a billion-dollar federal budget for the year, arguing per capita taxes would rise to 13.60 and family costs surge as tariffs drive up prices. It warns of republican extravagance, calls for democratic unity, and notes other contemporary items from politics to social affairs and national figures.
A southern focused reminiscence on the Declaration of Independence. The piece praises the document's enduring spirit and urges Democrats to keep its principles alive, citing John Adams and southern forebears from Maryland to Georgia. It emphasizes liberty, patriotism, and the rights guaranteed by the founding era.
A New York Evening Post editorial mocks the mockery of postponed coronation ceremonies and theAmerican women who purchased gowns and jewelry. It jokes about unrealized grand displays including tiaras emeralds and diamonds as society braces for fashion scandal and public spectacle.
News notes from Waycross to Savannah discuss Dupont Guerry and Pendleton, Cleveland and Bryan, and church head coverings. Savannah Press criticizes canal opponents while supporting Panama route, noting Spooner amendment and railroad influence on policy.
Southern press compiles snatches from Birmingham News Nashville Banner Charlotte News and Birmingham Age Herald. The items mock the Paul Kruger cocktail joke and poke at Republican platform honesty, race issues, and calls for temperate behavior in public figures.
A mosaic of rumors and quarrels about Atlanta depots, locations, and plans. Editors in Dahlonera Nugget and Ogrethorpe Echo critique moves while Jefferson Herald and Chattanooga News lampoon the city. Memory of a depot fire and disputed utilities plans surface through Warren County Reporter and Memphis notes.
Readers argue that illiteracy fuels crime and social discord in southern states. They urge expanding public schools, citing figures showing high illiteracy among whites and blacks, and credit Robert C. Ogden with a plan to fund local schoolhouses and teachers. The letter-writer urges ongoing press advocacy and local citizen tax support to achieve widespread schooling. Gray Lewis of Tucker, Georgia, defends capital punishment and urges Christians to reexamine biblical justification for the death penalty, criticizing juries and urging a more humane approach.
Eternad, a Chicago arrival nine months ago, led the First Regiment band and organized its activities. He allegedly collected about 200 dollars for engagements but did not turn the money over to the proper authority. He was dismissed as leader a month ago yet continued to pose as head and collect payments. A week ago he became involved in a fight and police court charges are pending. His wife remains in Savannah.
Macon Georgia on July 3 Special report notes several hundred loafing Negroes who refuse work. A Schofield iron works man offered 31 per day to move from old to new shops, but only a few accepted. Locals say vagrant laws exist yet are hard to enforce due to witnesses with visible means or occasional work.
Raleigh NC July 3 Special. Local fire insurance companies in the state persist in opposing rate increases by the Southeastern Tariff Association and affirm they will not advance rates. They plan to continue business, with rumors that the next legislature may charter several new companies.
In Darlington Columbia on July 3 Dr Stephen Jackson a Black physician of high standing was fatally struck on his office steps by A McNitch a white stone mason. McNitch was drunk and resisted officers before arrest.
Raleigh notes Rev. Richard W. Hogue, formerly a rector at the University of the South in Sewanee, accepting a call to serve as rector in the area. The move is announced as of July 3 in a Special dispatch.
A diary reveals a man from Philadelphia who died of smallpox in Winston-Salem in January 1812. He was buried in a parish graveyard near Mr. Onitz’s house after a prolonged illness, with a list of his belongings and a forged recommendation casting doubt on his character.
In Waycross Georgia last night Mrs. Willie L. Bibb and Calvin W. Parker wed at Trinity Methodist Church parsonage by Rev. J H Mather. Only Mrs. Mather and W N Smith attended. the bride, widow of Fred W. Bibb, once lived in Thomas County. Both are highly popular locally.
The state board of elections, led by chairman N Broughton, calls a Raleigh meeting for tomorrow. Chairmen Simmons of the Democratic State Committee and Pritchard of the Republican State Committee were notified but will not attend, as no local election boards will be appointed at this session.
Abandoned schooner Ida C. Schoolcraft lies high on the beach with 5 feet of water aboard as wreckers from Luckenbach cut loose the Nimbus from the shore. The Nim bus steamer is now offshore awaiting the next tide to haul away the stranded vessel.
United States district court adjourned and Judge Newman left for Asheville for the summer. Before adjourning he confirmed several property sales by Special Commissioner W. T. Colquitt including parcels on Alabama Street next to Temple Court, Whitehall and Garnett streets, and Grant and Fair Street mortgaged to Southern Banking and Trust Company. The case of T. B. Crossley vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad settled for 3750 after a reduction from 5000. Oggrey and others accepted the court offer to avoid a new trial.
Showers began this afternoon in Montgomery Alabama breaking a severe drought that had scorched gardens and ruined early corn while cotton survived. Rain measured about an inch two weeks earlier, and a good shower fell about 50 miles south aiding relief.
Montgomery July 3 Governor Jelks pardoned Allen Jordan a white man and life convict from Juamar county The principal witness against him Drew Neeland later declared Jordan innocent Neeland allegedly confessed to involvement in the murder case and Jordan's brother Allen Jordan also faced conviction but escaped custody in the Spencer Atkins killing case
Chattanooga officials ordered all slot machines in operation closed. About fifty machines, labeled good at the counter for drinks or cigars, had been used as gambling devices. Authorities said saloons could not obtain a permit without giving more, and the machines were running as gambling devices.
James G. Daniel aged 77, longtime rail engineer in Raleigh died. He served twenty eight years on the Atlantic Coast Line and twelve years on the Seaboard Air Line, with thirteen years on other roads, totaling fifty three years in railroad service.
Huntsville Alabama July 3 Special J Grappenbacher of Tuscumbia a well known contractor and builder filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States court yesterday His liabilities are 3000 and assets 647 Collar at Huntsville Huntsville Alabama July 3 Special Colonel A Colgar of Nashville will then the guest of the Alabama Bar Association in this city tomorrow and will deliver an address on Incidents in the Life of Andrew Jackson Alabama Bar Association Huntsville Alabama July 3 Special The Alabama Bar Association will convene here tomorrow Among the prominent arrivals tonight are President EB Russell of Mobile and Hon John Ty Aten of Tupelo Mississippi
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