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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1903
Page
9
The Constitution will end its complimentary list on August 1 and will not mail papers except to newspaper exchanges at the usual subscription rate. The memo ribands reference Mr Schwab, the steel trust, and questions of public benefit. The item then veers through remarks on demographics, politics, labor, and international matters with local geographic mentions and names such as Roosevelt and Rockefeller.
The Nashville postmaster notes higher postal receipts for 1902-3 than Atlanta’s, but Atlanta shows a larger absolute gain. For year ending June 30, 1903 Atlanta receipts rose 61,494.41 from 415,392.04, while Nashville increased 37,320.33. Postmaster Blodgett asserts Atlanta’s gain is the South’s largest and projects surpassing half a million next year.
The piece extols Atlanta's climate as the nation’s best for summer, praising the Piedmont hills and southern sea breezes. It claims immunity from heat, describes mild days and cool nights, and invites all to come enjoy an idyllic season and sing that this is earthly Elysium.
A once celebrated Virginia born orator who spoke at Atlanta for Lees birthday rose to national prominence in New York as a district attorney and political figure. His career collapsed as associations corroded his morals ending in delirium tremens in a New York hospital.
The Baptist Tabernacle announces a winter lecture course featuring popular platform talent. The program promises intellectual entertainment aligned with religious and sociological aims, with 500 seats secured and tickets costing a dollar.
Announcement that Hon. Henry Turner will likely accept Governor Terrell's offer to fill the state supreme court seat left vacant by Justice Lumpkin's death. Turner, an eminent lawyer and long service as judge and congressman, is described as of high ideals and integrity.
The piece lauds a leading Georgia attorney as a top figure in South Georgia and the state, praising Governor Terrell for the appointment and hoping Judge Turner will accept a seat on the supreme court despite prior reluctance. It emphasizes the wisdom and broad regard of the choice and predicts strong regional support.
The State Board of Health bill, authored by Mr. Whitley, is favored by a strong house committee and supported by Georgia physicians. The substitute, drawn with governor and attorney general input, would place a salaried state health officer and secretary under the board, funded by a physician license tax, while respecting local boards. It argues Georgia must confront epidemics and protect public health with a fully empowered board, not a mere advisory body.
A Georgia bulletin reflects on a National Education Association resolution from Boston and parallels it with the 1877 state constitution. It argues public schooling gains strength from local tax support, urging growth in taxes to improve schools and teachers, and cites Governor Northen's zeal for elementary education. It likens education to light and recalls Goethe urging illumination.
The quoted passage asserts the state’s constitutional obligation to support a common school system and resists extending beyond that framework. It frames the system as wise, economical, and beneficial for the public good, emphasizing reading, writing, arithmetic, and civics as core subjects.
Letters from the People reflect on a Virginia preacher Dr Broughton and his handling of a congregant who identified as Episcopalian. Emory Law School and Mercer debates are cited, praising Judge Lumpkin’s just, merciful rulings and noting sympathy from white and colored communities in Atlanta.
The clippings survey notes Atlanta references in multiple papers. Topics include a new local alcohol brand claim of rapid effects, Atlanta baseball team performance, city news slang, a fifteen story building plan, a technological school remark, and a note on newspaper coverage comparing The Constitution Atlanta News with other Western papers. It also mentions the Duke of Marlborough appointment and colonial operatory doubt in London.
A fragmented collection of poem notes and light verse from Georgia sources. Optimistic lines reference weather, love, sunshine, and cheerful outlooks amid a patchwork of dialect humor and editorial asides. An unnamed editor notes hopeful sentiments and playful banter about rain, rainbows, and daily life.
The Atlanta Constitution adds a serialized Life of Thomas Jefferson by Tom Watson, promising fair treatment of southern history and correction of northern bias. It aims to educate readers and future generations, urging public reading in schools and libraries.
The North Carolina state superintendent warns that Barrett college is a fake institution rumored to be in North Carolina with letters from Hoxyland Canada and others. No such college exists in the state, though past rumors mentioned a prior college at Lamberton headed by a Black doctor.
Sergeant Robert Braselton, a longtime and well known officer, announced his resignation from the police force to join Penn Mutual Life Insurance. His departure will trigger a scramble for his station sergeant role, with Patrolmen Jett Mayo Chandler Tibbs and others likely contenders as the board weighs the future leadership.
A party of prominent Ohio nurserymen and fruit growers spent last night in Atlanta en route home from Fort Valley where they own large orchards. N D Albaugh helped secure Atlanta as the next meeting place for the American Association of Nurserymen, influencing the Detroit convention decision. The group, including N D and W B Albaugh, Joseph Warner, Jake Westfall, Miss Kneisley, and others, will bring over 50 nursery men to Georgia, with several visitors from Europe.
Three firms in St Louis sue the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Formers of America for 40000 in damages and seek an injunction to stop labor strike interference with their business plans. The suit claims the action harmed banking, bar, and office fixtures operations and marks the first such case in the city.
Birmingham July 21 miners and operators agreed to send wage and work day disputes to arbitration. A five member board will choose a mediator. The wage, eight hour day, and semi monthly pay will be decided by the arbitrators. Ratification by miners' local is expected to pass with little opposition.
Jesus Mendoza a confidential clerk at Ramierz and Co customs brokers in Nogales, Arizona, shot himself after losing a large sum at a gambling house. He had recently arrived from Mexico City where he was said to be well connected.
Secretary Moody received a cable from Rear Admiral Cofton commanding Fordpaan station requesting the squadron comprising Chicago San Francisco and Machias sail today from Portsmouth England to Lisbon.
The association forwards its answer to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington refuting claims for lower round bale rates versus square bale cotton. It argues round bales carry less volume, are a small share of production, and that expanding Lowry presses would create a monopoly, undermine competition, and unfairly burden farmers. The filing cites Memphis as a base of operations and contends equal rates would not discriminate, while warning such concessions would distort the market and favor the Lowry system.
The city council special ice trust committee met about an hour and found Atlanta Coal and Ice Company selling cheaper ice than in most nearby cities. No citizen complaints or price increases were found. the matter remains status quo pending developments. Alterman Girardeau chaired, with invitations issued for complaints, but only company reps and committee members attended.
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