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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1902
Page
9
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An 1902 Atlanta dispatch argues for a uniform militia model aligned with U S Army standards while preserving state control of officers. It asserts a ready reserve force of up to 250000 and criticizes the current ragged system revealed by the Spanish American War. A separate note reflects on Roosevelt era appointments and Miss Gault of Media, Pennsylvania, amid post assassination context.
The piece recounts a fight over a presidential appointment later blocked by Senator Penrose who sought favors for his allies. It notes a withdrawal of Miss Gault’s confirmation and the appointment of a Penrose ally, amid hints of 1904 renomination strategies. It also covers Frank P. Rice retirement from Atlanta politics and a confrontation around Morris Brown College recruitment, with emphasis on civility and race relations.
The Washington Post discusses Democratic strength in the south, noting sympathy for ex president and factional splits. It likens the situation to a lightning bug with a rear projection and mentions Georgia’s old custom of drinking together after differences.
The author questions the claim of unity, arguing that former president Cleveland and his followers sow hostility toward the broad party. They urge conciliatory harmony without rancor, noting the risk of perpetuating factionalism by belittling the party’s main body and using past divides as a nightly driver to victory.
Mayor Mims has asked the city council to fund and place public water fountains for horses and other animals, addressing high mortality among Atlanta’s draft animals. The Constitution supports swift council action to provide accessible watering stations for working and pleasure-driving animals.
Editorial recounts Charles Anadeb’s DAR address at Carnegie Library on The South in the Revolution. It lauds Patrick Henry for unifying the colonies and asserts the South's essential part in American Independence, highlighting the speech’s vivid imagery and its reflection on regional contributions. Also notes Athens celebration by Hodgson Cotton Company distributing breeding bulls to farmers as patriotic public incentive.
A mosaic of odd Georgia snippets and verse notes from a small exchange. Quirky lines reference dreams and Georgia life, with brief poems and humorous quips about weather, politics, poetry contracts, and local characters.
A veteran recalls lessons from John S Burckhardt on newspaper advertising and the power of the press. The piece also honors Peter Lynch and his long running newspaper ads, recounts Governor Joseph E Brown’s cool, steady courtroom performance, and notes the Camp Wheeler reunion set for Woodward Park with veterans and guests invited.
Georgia editors debate Cleveland's chances while Aguinaldo might visit Boston and Illinois figures. Gomez war pact funds spark indignation. Macon and Americus papers hail melon season, Georgia crops, and fruit harvests as fall brings joy and local fairs.
The note references Atlanta discussions on a rail depot project and a stalled drawing stage, mentioning Augusta Herai, Moultrin Observer, and Fort Guinea Recorder. It alludes to Georgia activity, a Little Rock Arkansas angle, and a speculative health claim about perityphillia linked to potential future reports.
Mississippi crime spree prompts circuit court focus with a string of killings and violent incidents across counties. Notable cases include the Cole killing in Hebron, Leah Alexander near Lexington, a white man’s assault on Mrs. Robinson at Iuka, and multiple other homicides and shootings in Grenada, Sturgis, Winona, Hernando, Amite, and Yazoo City, warning of widespread criminal activity and new court proceedings.
Commander Prather and other active Camp Wheeler members vow a memorable local reunion. A separate incident in Atlanta shows crowds reacting with laughter to a woman arrested for intoxication on a wedding trip. A black street preacher near the Kimball slowly built an audience from none to about a dozen blacks and a few whites as his sermons drew cautious interest. WALLACE PUTNAM REED.
Editor Constitution presents farmers with a warning about a likely cotton shortage west of the Mississippi. Boll weevils and drought threaten future yields. prices may rise as inventories run tight. A six-year production review supports cautious planning and suggests holding cotton to maximize value. LaGrange resident G W Truitt projects a tighter market and September estimates. Also requests for veteran comrades to reconnect from Savannah barracks.
In the July 3 issue under The Negro's Unearned Suffrage the writer argues a remedy for kitchen access by cooks. Proposes restaurants deliver meals to multiple homes to reduce theft and cost, suggesting wholesale provisions and cheaper pricing. Calls for Mrs Felton’s view and notes a Charleston, South Carolina example. Crawfordsville Ga July 5 1902.
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