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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
9
Cuban Reciprocity Debate Presses Roosevelt on Cuba
An Atlanta letter argues Cuban independence hinges on a generous commercial treaty with the United States. It accuses President Roosevelt of delaying justice to Cuba for political reasons and urges an extra session to pass reciprocity, warning against harming American honor and Cuba’s freedom. The piece frames the issue as a test of national generosity and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citabans
Havana
Cuba
Pyton
Portia
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Morgan for President a Republican nominating pick
An Eastern newspaper urges J Pierpont Morgan as 1904 Republican presidential candidate. It extols Morgan as a robust, cultured man with wide business influence and global connections, arguing he embodies the party’s spirit and policies and would fit the national stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Morgan and the uneducated masses in American politics
The piece argues John Pierpont Morgan dominates global politics through hired influence, asserting his superiority over rivals and urging a 1904 Republican victory. It criticizes wealth-driven governance, laments mass political ignorance, and calls for an education campaign to awaken voters to equal rights and curb privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin College
Maine
Thomas B. Reed
Reed
Government yard shipbuilding test sparks debate over costs
The piece discusses why government construction of warships may save costs and keep yards ready for emergencies. It notes Navy officials and labor groups favoring government yards, the eight hour day’s impact on private vs public costs, and plans to test building a first class battleship or armored cruiser at New York yard for cost and feasibility. It lists four ships named Louisiana Connecticut Tennessee Washington and debates over allocation of names to battle ships or cruisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Construction Corps of the Navy
Moody
New York
Navy
Louisiana
Connecticut
Tennessee
Washington
Delaware
Idaho
Kansas
Mississippi
Montana
North Carolina
North Dakota
South Carolina
Utah
New War Ships Pick New York Yard for Build
Navy Secretary Moody selects the New York yard to construct one big warship, arguing higher equipment quality and lower freight costs. The battle over government vs private shipbuilding raged through Congress, with the House pushing for yard construction and the Senate striking it down before final agreement to build at least one ship in government yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Moody
New York Navy Yard
New York
Congress
House
Foss
Dayton
Naval Affairs Committee
Senate Committee
Watermelon king killed in Monett yard accident
WarWren Ark July 11 B F Wof ford known as the watermelon king, a Rudy county resident, was killed in Monett Missouri while en route to St Louis with melons. He was run down in the Monett yards and his legs were severed in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WarRuren
Ark
B. F. Wofford
Rudy
Monett
St. Louis
Monett Yards
Poth Lees
Venta
States press snippets mix social advice and politics
Summary of scattered excerpts from state papers and newspapers. Mentions Mr Estill Mr Guerry and Mr Terrell urged to stay straight. Americus Times-Recorder advises calm and restraint. Morgan eyes. Louisiana law praising Admiral Schley. New York/Bavannah notes on tariffs and cats. Savannah reports strike activity with hopeful Southern industrial resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Enquirer-gun
Louisiana
Admiral Schley
Gantierb
Jdouisland
Bavanach News
Republian
United States
Marty
Political chatter across papers on tariffs and arbitration
A collection of editorials and opinion snippets from Southern papers discusses political maneuvers for McJaurin’s Senate seat, swindling terms, and a push for compulsory arbitration to protect public interests. It contrasts views on race, agriculture, and protectionism, citing Virginia farmers and beet growers amid global trade talk.
Atlanta Fourth of July A Temperate Day Amid Heat and Noise
The Montgomery Alabama Journal notes Atlanta’s Fourth of July as comparatively sober for a city of its size with sensible liquor regulations. Saloons are rarely crowded even on holidays while soda fountains attract crowds. Local papers praise Atlanta’s governance and suggest a new union depot would complete the holiday celebration. The Atlanta home team wins a game, boosting pride alongside regional opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Journal
Atlanta
Union
Jackson Argus
Dawson County Advertiser
United States
Page Nominated for Congress on a Very Long Ballot
The Democratic convention for the seventh district met in Monroe at 11 this morning and adjourned at 4 this afternoon after a long, heated contest. Robert N. Page of Montgomery County won the nomination for congress on the 1,213th ballot.
Sunshine Ruins The Corn In Alabama Farmland
Reports from Alabama farms describe worsening conditions as scattered thunder showers fail to alleviate extreme heat. Gardens are near depletion and reliance on late plantings remains, with farmers sending distress signals from Montgomery and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montgomery
Cape Fear and Northern to award line extension contract
Cape Fear and Northern railroad will next week award the contract to extend its line from Angler to Fayetteville, potentially linking to Charleston or Georgetown. The corporation commission certified the railways' assessment for taxation this year, showing an increase of about $24,000 over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Fear
Gray's Wounds Prove Fatal in Coroner Killing
Norfolk Virginia July. John A. Gray, the Negro who last night shot and killed Coroner F. H. Batts, died in St Vincent hospital after being wounded by a policeman. Gray’s wounds proved fatal and the coroner’s death is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
John A. Gray
T. Batts
St. Vincent
E .Captore
Southern 10 add line proposed extension to connect line
Knoxville Tenn July 11 Special It is reported the Southern railway has secured or will secure the Ohio River and Charleston railroad and will extend it from Huntdale North Carolina to Marion North Carolina to connect with the main line between Asheville and Salisbury. The road extends into southwest Virginia coal fields and the aim is to create a coal road nearer Washington and the Carolina end without a long haul from the Jerico district through Knoxville Mr Tripp has been appointed to run the Ohio River and Charleston for the Southern with assistant superintendent title and upon completion the coal road will join Major F K Hugers division
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Southern Railway
Ohio River
Charleston
Huntdale
N. C
Marion
Asheville
Salisbury
Virginia
Southern
Washington
Carolina
Jeriico
Knoxville
Tripp
F. K. Huger
Remains of Young Russian Jewess Brought to Augusta
Reports say a young Russian Jewish woman named Rosa Pailiekoff died by suicide in Aiken. Remains were brought to Augusta from Aiken around midnight with little further information available from mourners at the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Aiken
Rosa Pailiekoff
JUMPED FROM TRAIN MAING AUSTIN? YOUNG MAN HURT
Augusta Georgia July 11 Charley Morgan of 1407 Cooper street a young white man was seriously hurt tonight possibly fatally by jumping or falling from a freight train He boarded a box car to ride a mile or so and could not dismount as the train sped He was thrown to the ground with blood oozing from his ears and mouth and serious internal injuries are feared
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Charley Morgan
Cooper Street
Spirited Joint Debate By Four Congress Candidates
A lively joint debate in Jackson Mississippi featured John Sharpe Williams Pat Henry Charles F Hooker and W A Montgomery arguing over records from the recent Congress session Williams accused Henry of two months absence Henry retorted that Williams sought to insert himself into the Congressional Record on minor pretexts The four candidates plan further speaking engagements in Canton and Raymond on successive days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jackson, Miss
Representatives’ Hall
Mesara
John Sharpe Williams
Pat Henry
Charles F. Hooker
W. A. Montgomery
Messrs
Williams
Henry
Wiliams
Canton
Raymond
Dispensary Fight Heats Wilkes County Campaign
In Wilkes Georgia the dispensary fight heats up as the July 30 primary nears. Both sides marshal candidates for the November 1 repeal bill and county officers are to be chosen alongside the party slate. Antidispensary forces back C A Alexander for legislature while dis pensary adherents seek Dr G B Lyndon and P D Hardin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Washington
C. A. Alexander
G. BR. Lyndon
P. D. Hardin
Free Scholarships to Carolinans in Raleigh
The superintendent of public instruction was notified by the National College of Law in Nashville that six free scholarships would be offered to Worth Carolinians. He verified with Tennessee officials that the college is likely a fake. Over fifty applicants have sought the scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Superintendent of Public Instruction
National College of Law
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
East Wilkes Farmers Club Elects Officers
The East Wilkes Farmers' Club of Washington Georgia held a meeting and elected C. A. Alexander as president Simpson Booker as vice president J. L. Burdett as secretary and J. F. Calhoun as treasurer The club comprises leading farmers in the eastern part of the county and is a flourishing organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wilkes Farmers’ Club
Washington
C. A. Alexander
Simpson Booker
J. L. Burdett
J. F. Calhoun
North Carolina Heat and Scattered Rains Relieve Crops
Raleigh reports show not general but scattered rains easing crops while the heat remains extreme. July records a run of daily highs: 92, 88, 97, 99, 99, 98, 98, 93, 94, 94, 96, highlighting a hotter month compared with last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Storm Hits Kingston Farm as Barn Falls in Storm
A heavy wind and rain storm struck Kingston Georgia on Wednesday afternoon. Trees were blown down and Mrs. E. J. Hargie’s large barn collapsed. Several cows were injured by falling timbers. The rain broke a drought that had persisted since April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
E. J. Hargie
Lincoln County Primary Candidates in Georgia Race
Lincoln county voters go to the polls on July 11 as Editor James Boykin of the Lincoln Journal and Dr. Tom Mitchell contend for the legislature. The outcome remains uncertain with both candidates actively campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln’s
Washington, Ga
Lincoln County
James Boykin
The
Lincoln Journal
Tom Mitchell
Struck by Car and Fatally Injured in New York
Robert J. Latta a Raleigh broker was struck by a Broadway car in New York and suffered a fractured skull. He was taken to a hospital and was not expected to recover. Latta is 40 years old. Packing House Plant Burned at McKinney Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Clayton
John R. McLean
Ohio
Uncle Marl
Roosevelt
Beef Trust
Mr. Knox
New York
Robert J. Latta
Raleigh
N .C
New York Hospital
Latta
Bible Wanted in School.5 Minneapolis July 1 1902
The 1902 national convention closes with 45 department meetings and six general sessions. Delegates plan next year’s meeting in Boston and pledge to push education reform, teacher qualifications, and a stronger independent Department of Education. The National Federation of Teachers is formed with Margaret Haley as president and aims to protect educational interests. The resolutions urge broader powers for the education bureau, compulsory education, better teacher standards, and greater emphasis on moral instruction and Bible study as literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Boston
Hot
Harvard University
William T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Washington, D. C
National Federation of Teachers
Margaret Haley
Chicago
K. Maud Clum
St. Paul
Mary McGowan
Cinginati
Annette Rosenthal
Miwaukee
Emma McCabe
New York
National Educational Association
Teachers and Friends of Education
Bureau of Education
United States
Congress
Department of Education
Ptep
WII
Boards of Education
Taylor's Daughter Elopes with Dr St John in Bristol
The eldest daughter of former Governor Taylor eloped with Dr George St John and married in Bristol Virginia last night. The stepmother learned of the affair when Dr St John called to arrange sending the trunks to the depot, signaling the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Dr. St.ohn
Knoxville
Tenn
Taylor
George St. John
Bristol
MORTUARY: H Nott Parker dies in Albany and Mrs Moore dies in Madison
H Nott Parker of Albany Ga who had been visiting in the city died at the home of Judge and Mrs G B Stovall at 1 pm. Parker was a leading cotton factor in Albany and well known in southwest Georgia. Mrs Joseph K Moore of Madison Ga died after a long illness from paralysis at her home here. She leaves five children, three sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Nott Parker
Albany
Madison
Mra G. B. Stovall
Joseph K. Moore
Morgan
Insurgent Win Breaks Ticket in Afro American Council
Insurgents won a power shift in the Afro American Council at Paul on July 11, dislodging Bishop Walters from the executive chair. The ruling faction lost control as the anti lynching bureau chair and immigration bureau head positions changed hands amid a heated session. A reform motion to prevent snap elections was referred to the executive committee amid personal, acrimonious debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afro-American Council
Paul
Bishop Waltere
Thomas 7. Fortune
Bishop Walters
Wells
B. W. Cruz
Immigration Bureau
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Weheely
London
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Russia
India
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John Pierpont Morgan
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Neely
Bixto Lopez
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Edward
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J. Ham Lewis
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Brother Dickey
Whitsett Courier
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