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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
5
Atlanta readers hear Rev. Sheldon of Topeka urge editors and officials to put public welfare first. He asks city leaders to protect municipal assets, prevent unwarranted subsidies, and ensure fair taxation for utilities. The piece argues for council pledges to serve the city before franchise interests.
The Constitution sends Josigh K. Ohl, Washington correspondent, around the world to China Japan and the Philippine islands to study trade and cotton markets. It argues that American power has opened new eastern markets and that southern cotton could lead global prosperity. The plan aims to publish a series of letters detailing findings for southern readers and businesses.
The text calls for universal application of franchise rules, pledges from council nominees to secure such tax, a uniform rate or compensation plan, and free access to water facilities on unoccupied streets. It urges opening unoccupied streets to new fines on the same terms as existing streets, urging Atlanta residents to consider these issues in the next council election.
The police board in Atlanta pledges no hesitation in the crackdown on idlers and vagrants. Those arrested are said to be guilty and sentenced, with authorities asserting no wrongdoing by lawmen. The pool hall keeper suffers as loafers prowl the city, while the city without leisure spaces aims to protect citizens from idle crime. rigid enforcement of vagrancy laws is urged to shield workers who labor.
Yesterday the Atlanta lodge passed unanimous resolutions urged by William Robinson to appoint a shop town rep for a system wide peace plan. The action follows a walkout by Atlanta workers who left Southern Railway citing justified grievances and aims to harmonize ongoing labor company disputes.
The piece describes a general committee of former road employees to be formed with Southern management to hear grievances from a weeks old strike. It notes many affected locals are southerners or long-time residents who lost jobs, while some positions have been filled. It urges timely agreement so displaced workers can return, and praises Atlanta machinists for prompting the move toward a wide southern accord.
A Boston scrutiny notes the Kaiser’s remarks on his son entering the army reveal medieval views. Critics say the speech belittles modern democracy, mocks public opinion, and questions noble military virtue. The piece compares royal rhetoric to past pretensions and hints at broader political vanity.
The article cites Secretary Long denying authorship of an order to Dewey, noting the crowd of fame seekers and a referenced past event at the Pearl Vamques Atlantic two years ago, with Seerstart Long involved in a prior revolt of white fate.
Insurance notes report agents and firms tightening underwriting as companies draw lines on future risks. Georgia life underwriters discuss a possible Atlanta meeting, with officers and delegates to the National Association of Life Underwriters to be chosen. The piece notes tax totals, recent fire losses in Brunswick and Clerisville, and activity from the Southern Detective Agency as Atlanta offices slow early in the week.
Atlanta officers have failed to curb crime and seek better leads while Macon and Dawson readers note renewed interest in local horse events. Savannah praises a Georgia Tech pamphlet showing the school’s growth, value, and affordability, urging broader adoption of its model in Georgia for skilled industrial work.
Carl ward Alfred Friberg of 204 Washington Street Brooklyn files a common law divorce from Emilie Jose Dahl. He states they were married in Worcester Massachusetts by mutual consent and have lived together since. no formal ceremony occurred due to mutual consent. Notice appeared in a Brooklyn newspaper on July 1, 1901.
At the Christian Endeavor convention in Cincinnati Booker T Washington urged the race to be judged by the best among them, not by the worst. He stressed lifting others through education and work, while urging nonviolence and unity among African Americans. The event featured many ministers and leaders, with Washington receiving praise from attendees and the crowd’s warm ovation.
July reports from the National Educational Association session held in Detroit detail addresses by President Green and Bishop Spalding on public education policy and progress. Treasurer Greenlee cites receipts of 16559 and expenditures of 16283 for the year. the permanent fund stands at 84100. A plan for a Washington national university faces debate, with Harper defending the committee and President Baker urging support amid criticism of prearranged harmony.
The piece profiles Kate Chase born 1849 pursing political influence to advance her father Salmon P. Chase. Despite marriage to Senator William Sprague she seeks power, recalls near 1868 Democratic convention effort, and contemplates Tammany Hall as an avenue.
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