Notice to Subscribers from Constitution Publishing Co
Announcement lists traveling representatives W H Overby B P Guinn W G McNelley and B M Pack as well as solicitor T H Hunt City collectors Moters James T Arter and Claude A Virgin urging no one else to be solicited. Includes subscription terms and rates and advertising managers outside Atlanta.
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W. H. Overby
B. P Guinn
W G. McNelley
B. M. Pack
T. H. Hunt
Moters
James T
Arter
Claude
Constitution Publishing CO
Executives Back Courts in Executions Across States
The piece reports governors Longino of Mississippi and Davis of Arkansas denying clemency to murderers, leading to public hangings. It praises firm judicial respect and notes similar stances by Governor Candler and calls for continued trust in courts. It also discusses a Chattanooga Dog editor's travels and observations on negro suffrage politics in Ohio.
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Longino
Mississippi
Davis
Arkansas
Candler
Publican witnesses on negro votes and political influence
The piece argues that in Ohio and the northern states white voters are evenly split with a small number of black votes potentially tipping outcomes. It claims black voters are courted or outbid by parties and warns that this undermines politics, provoking disgust at negro enfranchisement and speculation that northern and southern states alike may seek a remedy.
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Ohio
Democrata
the Times
Exemplar of Success Adolph Ochs builds a newspaper empire
The State doubts Ochs's rise from Chattanooga Times reporter to owner of The Chattanooga Times The New York Times The Philadelphia Ledger and The Philadelphia Times. It argues a trust motif, but the piece praises his skill discipline and proven business record noting how he transformed papers into profitable institutions and how self reliance powered his expansion into two more major newspapers.
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Columbia
Adolph 8. Ochs
Chattanooga Times
New York Times
The
Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia Ledger
Ochs
George
New York
Metropolitan
Mr. Ochs
Adolph S. Ochs
Helping Out the President With Trust Power Debate
The piece argues the president aims to curb trusts and curb their control over production and prices. It notes broad support from wage earners and consumers, while acknowledging resistance from the trusts and their partners. It warns that if consent is blocked, coercion may be used to gain initiative via government action.
Trusts and politics mix in a heated canvass debate
A long, dense editorial piece critiques anti trust strategy and party loyalties. It argues trusts hold power via investors and Republicans dominate stockholders, urging voters to back Democrats to test presidential vows and pressure trusts. It references figures like Morgan Boutwell and Payne, plus mentions Ohio, Wisconsin, Paris, and Virginia politics.
Atlanta Depots and Civic Tales Stir Southern Papers
A jumble of Southern newspaper quips notes Atlanta depot debates, a $10,000 stable plan, and various city tales. Reports poke fun at Atlanta’s ball games, a rattlesnake theft, hoodoo with Bobby Walthour, and an alleged hanging, reflecting regional wit and fascination with Atlanta’s public life.
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Moultrie
Observer
Penta Atlanta
Moultrie Boys
Atlanta
Americus
Herald
Walthour
Augusta
M A
Bobby Walthour
Dahlonega
Tribune
Beagle
Georgia Field Song and Ghosts of the Future
A reflective Georgia piece blends poems and musings on life, faith, and time. It cites Mr. William Dean Howells praising Will N. Harben’s Georgia life sketches and quotes a rising southwest Georgia writer seeking literary opportunity. The text weaves songs, proverbs, and social commentary, ending with a plea for work and duty.
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William Dean Howells
Will N. Harben
Georgia
The Atlanta Spirit in Georgia Visitors Excursions
The Athens Banner notes Atlanta business leaders charter trains at fixed prices to bring thousands to the city in August. The plan aims to boost Georgia travel and commerce by pairing visiting crowds with Atlanta merchants, fostering lasting trade ties and proving Atlanta’s enterprising spirit.
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Atlanta Spirit
Athens
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Metropelia
Man Hospitalized After Catfish Injury in Americus
Mr George Davis of 10 Prince Street suffers severe hand wound after a catfish fin pierced his hand during a struggle. Blood poisoning feared as doctors consider possible amputation of the injured hand.
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Americus Times-Recorder
George Mr Davis
Prince Street
Wille
Davis
Lynching Law Debate in Constitutional Light
MILTON HIRSCH argues in readers letter form that Congress may lack power to pass mob-violence protection for citizens and resident aliens under the fourteenth amendment and treaty powers, insisting state action and judicial interpretation govern equal protection and due process, while warning against legislative overreach and broad guarantees.
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Constitution
Harvard Law Review
Eostos Bar
Harvard Law School
James Bradley Thayer
Hoar
Massachusetts
United States
Auc
Ita
Congress
Marshall
Supreme Court of the
President
Senate
Antiva
Milton Hirsch
Why Atlanta Should Push for a New Passenger Depot
Albany Herald argues Atlanta city officials and the state railway commission should pressure railroads to build a unified or adequately separate passenger depot. The piece cites the commission's power to require depots and notes Albany and Americus have benefited from similar moves. President Spencer of the Southern Railway could be drawn into terms through coordinated action.
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Atlanta
Albany Herald
Chamber of Commerce
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Spencer
Southern
Herald
Albany
Americus
Water famine hits Trinidad Cola with no fire protection
A latest wire report states Trinidad Cola faces a water famine with no fire protection, domestic water must be bucketed. Separately, Adjutant General Corpin reorganizes Seventh and Nineteenth infantry and recruits units at the Presidio into a depot of recruit instruction. Senator Mitchell of Oregon says Hawaii trip plans include four or five members, sailing August 26. International Iron Molders reelects leaders. Philadelphia to host next meeting. Wages agreement between Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Brotherhood of Railway Carmen takes effect August 1, raising pay 10 to 12 percent for about 7,000 workers with a four and a half day week and potential Friday off.
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Trinidad
Corpin
Presidio
Mitchell
Oregon
Burton
Hawaii
San Francisco
Internaonal Iron Molders
Martin Fox
Covington
Joe Valentine
M. J. Keogh
Troy
N. Y
J Frve
Worcester
Masa
Estimates for the Rivers Submitted to Chief of Engineers
The Chief of Engineers in Washington received river and harbor improvement estimates for fiscal year 1904. Major John D Knight lists sums for the Chattanooga district including the Tennessee River segments and completion costs, while Captain Herbert Da Kayne presents Florida items such as St Johns River projects and related works.
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Washington
John D Knight
Chattanooga, Tenn
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Riverton
Als
Herbert da Kayne
Florida
St. Johns River
Orange Mills
Fla
Indian River
Biscayne Bay
Key West Harbor
Sarasota, Bay
Tampa
Hillsboro Bay
Spa
Cape
Great Work of Young Baptist Pastor and Congregation at Monticello
Monticello Georgia July 25 Special The Monticello Baptist church formed over fifty years ago. Under Rev C A Ridley and with support from Mrs Martha Rogers and others the old church was replaced by a new edifice. The local paper commends Ridley for tireless effort and the dedication of the congregation.
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Young Baptist
Monticello
Monticello Baptist Church
Sam Burney
Ridley
Augusta Builds Its Lighting Plant With New Contract
Augusta Georgia July 25 special the city closes a five year contract with the Augusta Railway and Electric Company to light the streets at 38 per night with new lamps and extensive improvements planned mayor Jacob Phinizy states this will be the last lighting contract before the city operates its own plant within five years he notes 500000 spent on water works and other improvements without bonds or extra taxes amid large realty assessment cuts the former contract expired last the pine company had the last contract at 10 per night
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Augusta
Augusta Railway and Electric Company
Jacob Phinizy
Pine Company
Hobson to Receive Medal for Merrimac Feat at Santiago Harbor
Washington July 25 The naval board of awards is selecting meritorious service medals for officers who stood out in the West Indies campaign. Four names speak loud Hobson Ward Buck and Victor Blue for notable actions including the Merrimac operation and the discovery of the Spanish fleet. Rescuers who saved drowning officers at Santiago are also mentioned. The board aims to honor services rather than single individuals.
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Santiago
Washington
Naval Board On Awards
West Indies
Hobson
Merrimac
Ward
Buck
Spain
Victor Blue
Marlboro County Becomes South Carolina’s Only Dry County
A caravan of moonshine whisky was seized by Constables Meekins and Pegues, with 175 gallons taken. Marlboro County is now the sole prohibition county in the state, bordering North Carolina where some liquor moves across. Nearby news notes include Columbia preparing to challenge Augusta’s baseball team and the death of Jerry Gray, an Orangeburg oil mill engineer scalded by a boiler explosion. Ike Jenkins, Marlboro preacher, refused to bury his grandchild and left the body in the woods before eventually burying it ten miles away with no coffin.
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Marlboro
North Carolina
Meekins
Pegues
Darington County
Columbia
8. C
Briar
Augusta
Jerry Gray
Orangeburg
Ike Jenkins
Marlboro County
Army Post at Chickamauga Chooses Site
A board of officers appointed at Washington selects a site for a new military post at Chickamauga Georgia north of the current national defense area. The group will determine building needs and infrastructure with plans for wells and septic tanks to supply water and sewage.
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Washington
Walter
Schuyler
Second Cavalry
J. Ba Kean
H. J. Slocum
Seventh Cavalry
Newt
Chickamauga
Soatiagg
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