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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1901
Page
9
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A 1901 Atlanta convention debate on Mr. F B Thurber of New York. He faces charges of 1892 93 property disposals to defraud creditors and voluntary bankruptcy used to shield assets. Plaintiffs claim fraud and deceit while Thurber’s defense centers on business probity and repayment efforts.
The piece defends Mr. Fletcher son of Georgia parents and Carrollton resident who supported Sheriff Merrill defending the state against a mob. It condemns Fletcher's firing and asks if Carrollton can afford to drive away patriots by prejudice or delay. It questions local business leaders for denying him employment and calls for accountability to uphold law.
A speaker argues Carrollton merchants must not permit a citizen to be barred from employment for standing by state law. The question is whether Georgia business men will record such an act of exclusion or defend the rights of those faithful to the law. Mercher is said to find work in Georgia, yet the broader issue remains about local merchants' responsibility to vindicate citizens.
The Illinois Bar Association meeting notes tension between city and country residents. Judge Tuley cites jealousy of Chicago beyond Cook County as a factor shaping proposed constitutional conventions. Economic strains and urban rural antagonism are linked to rising grain prices and fears of centralized control in cities.
The Transcript notes Hon. Daniel Mills, Canada’s justice minister, condemns New Englanders for farming apathy and low birthrates, blaming foreigners and perceived moral failings. He warns against foreign immigration and urges a refutation by the Transcript, urging defense of southern values.
A historical column argues against racial prejudice as colored workers move north for jobs. It cites Philadelphia contractors hiring African Americans, critiques media bias, and warns of potential violence from white groups while stressing equal citizen rights and lawful employment.
The article condemns The Press for portraying newcomers as vile and discusses attacks on workers amid fear that colored and Italian voters will be angered. It notes protests by downtown machine workers and criticizes biased coverage that paints colored labor as unwanted in Philadelphia and accuses Southern papers of hypocrisy.
A wide-ranging newspaper column suggests Andrew Carnegie should broaden philanthropy beyond libraries to avoid wasting wealth. It notes a remaining 275 million dollars to be disposed of prudently, proposes pensions for grant seekers, and envisions lasting public benefit. The piece also touches on politics, crime, and social issues of the era with multiple topical quips.
A mix of verse fragments and notes: poems about Georgia and southern scenery, editor news for The National Magazine of Boston, poet mentions including Frank Putnam as editor, Arkansas poetry prizes noted, and a Georgia farmer Ernest McGaffey likely, plus hints of Florida farm purchase by George Horton and southern poets visiting.
Colonel Hemphill of The Atlanta Constitution speaks at Buffalo Exposition on Georgia Day. He praises the Pan American aims, electric displays, and the progress of the nineteenth century, noting population and wealth growth and the United States treasury’s large gold reserves.
Josiah K. Ohl, Washington correspondent for The Atlanta Constitution, begins a world tour to study commercial conditions in the Philippines, China, Japan and Korea. The aim is to boost southern trade, cotton markets, and industrial ties with Asia, with dispatches to inform readers across the South.
From the Danville National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers the scene shows pension day chaos with 2000 veterans paid, many returning intoxicated and causing property damage. Arrests multiply as guards struggle to contain disorder in town and within barracks, while canteen abuse and lax rules prevail. Colonel Isaac Clements says some inmates are true vagrants, and smugglers exploit the system, undermining discipline and safety.
A Georgia delegate extols national finances and world leadership while urging railroad rate reductions for a major exposition. He praises Georgia’s climate and industry, invites northern investment, and stresses shared nationhood and patriotic pride under the flag.
Missouri Railroad Commissioners hear shippers and residents in Kansas City protest a planned consolidation of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis and St Louis and San Francisco railroads. The board calls for testimony next Thursday and may subpoena Frisco and Memphis officials to reveal plans under a state anti consolidation law.
The public printer completed 15,000 bound copies of the dedication of the Chickamaui and Chattaneeca national military park. An illustrated edition was ordered by Congress and will be distributed by senators and representatives.
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