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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
9
A garbled column lists solicitors and city collectors, jokes about weather and summer poison scares, political asides, and social musings. It mocks figures from Tom Johnson to Cortelyou, references the Louisiana Purchase post, and notes weary politico commentary with playful exaggeration.
The House passed the Rankin bill to remove election of Georgia railroad commissioners from the legislature and place it in the hands of voters. The piece argues direct voter control strengthens democratic accountability and that railway regulation belongs to the people, to be enacted via the white primary influenced electorate.
A Georgia effort seeks legislative authorization to contract for two statues in the U S Capitol Statuary Hall honoring Dr Crawford W Long the discoverer of general anesthesia and Hon Alexander H Stephens the Great Commoner The measure specifies a cost not to exceed 15000 and declares no current appropriation is requested The move aims to rekindle public interest in Georgia history and the contributions of its notable sons England Struggles for Self Support contends free trade boosted foreign markets yet harmed agriculture citing Pepys era projections on land per capita and warning of food imports from abroad
The article argues that Britain, facing失 loss of manufacturing power and reliance on American breadstuffs, must adopt imperial tariffs. It critiques previous protection for farmers while proposing a creeping preferential federation between British factories and colonial granaries. Chamberlain seeks to sever bread dependence on America and secure reciprocal colonial trade.
A Georgia reform proposal promotes the Torrens system for real estate titles. It would register titles by county, certify decisive deeds, issue a state deed, and make ownership transferable like government bonds. The plan aims to reduce litigation and curb land speculation. It highlights potential statewide credit gains for owners.
The sudden death of Colonel John D Young of the Royal Insurance Company is mourned nationwide. He moved Royal from Louisville to Atlanta and became a respected figure in the citys insurance community. Friends recall his generosity wit and chivalrous nature. His life, a beacon of kindness, leaves a lasting example.
The Savannah Prew notes the Atlanta city council pursues influence as Parker’s “Kind words” draw Democratic nomination buzz. The Constitution and Journal back the claim. The Savannah Press hints at a domestic case and court intervention. West Point News questions a lull in Atlanta sensationalism and legislative restraint in the Gate City.
A compilation notes quips from various papers on topics from the Presidents message rushing around the world to jokes about marriage vows and gossip about public figures. It cites lines about Judge Lynch, Mary MacLane, the Liberty Bell kiss, and a Mexican couple who dueled rather than seek divorce in a riff on social humor.
In New York on July 13 about twenty thousand skilled tradesmen reapplied to Sark under revised Employer Associa tion plans. The agreement eliminates walking delegates and sends all disputes to a joint arbitration board. Many workers returned to their jobs as material supplies resumed.
Nichard Berlin, a prominent politician and regleetatedealer, was found dead in an office in Omaha on July 13. He appeared to have suffocated from gas escaping an open fixture, with early reports noting a wind gust may have blown the gas away as he slept.
A patchwork of verse and prose riffs on optimism and race, praising a bright way of life, Georgia themes, and folk philosophy. It includes regional phrases, snippets about sunshine, weather, and the sheriff anecdote, concluding with a bold claim that the world is doing as well as people allow.
Treasury confirms gross irregularities in El Paso Texas assay office dealings with imported ores. Officials sought a commission chaired by Government Storekeeper Fulbergon. department refused and sent special agents to investigate. Fulkerson faced charges for withholding evidence. resignation reports cited though unconfirmed. Investigation ongoing.
New York July 18 Frank Priditch, longtime Wardlow Steel Company manager from Jeffield England, was arrested on two indictments alleging company defalcation. Released on $5,000 bail as Maiuke Weidlow, a firm official, arrived to review affairs. Priditch disappeared with books, later found to reveal a shortfall exceeding $70,000.
Augusta July letter argues Georgia must revise its penal code to end class discrimination in felony trials and reduce costs. It cites peremptory challenges, court reporters, convict hire revenue, and county tax burdens, urging a joint committee to study and propose overhaul for justice and growth.
The letter responds to yesterday editorial on St Malachi prophecies about future popes. It notes Malachi writings likely spurious, traces to earlier popes and publication dates, and discusses Leo XIII and potential successors with comments on cardinals selection and political influence. The writer requests removal of Cardinal Parrochi from candidates and argues against politics in papal succession. It ends with a Savannah reader urging better game laws and wardens.
George J. Gould with Wabash and Missouri Pacific officials says they plan to weld Wabash lines into a grand system spanning from Ogden Utah to the Mexican border and across to Baltimore. He expects Baltimore to become a major Atlantic port for grain and packing house exports, not New York.
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