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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
9
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Atlanta on July 30 1901 discusses The Constitution's East mission and the drive to expand American trade with Asia. Consuls urge a museum of American goods in Calcutta and exhibitions in Canton and Singapore to overcome British, French, and German dominance, urging U.S. cotton spinners to establish direct trade links and branch offices in treaty ports.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss presenting facts in detail and offering suggestions to merchants and manufacturers to profit by eastern trade. The text references constitution, commerce, and opened markets, aiming to spur economic engagement with the East.
The Brunswick correspondent of The Evening News notes Congressman Brantley’s refusal to run leaves Colonel Estill of Savannah as the only avowed southern candidate. The piece argues Estill would govern prudently and efficiently if in the executive chair, defending him against jokes and urging South Georgia unity to back him. The Constitution previously urged Estill’s bid, stressing his age and readiness.
A front page piece urges white women to enter domestic service, arguing labor is respectable and needed, while addressing the wider social shift. It critiques Chicago area shotgun quarantine against colored men, condemns preachers who incited fear, and questions Chicago newspapers' handling of mob threats and racial tensions.
The Chicago incident drew little front page attention as major papers spared bold headlines and editorial denunciations. Editors filled space with global topics while omitting work refugees driven from Chicago by armed men, relegating the event to a minor column and leaving the affected black workers to return to the cotton fields.
State Senator Lemuel Johnson of Waycross backs local school taxation to boost Georgia education. He notes many counties rely on state funds, leading to weak instruction, long off terms, and half-paid teachers. He cites progress in counties pursuing local supplements as proof.
A printed exchange between Kingsbbery of Valdosta camp No 1076 United Confederate Veterans and Ilip Breitenbacher commander CMMMitchel post No 1 Georgia Department Grand Army of the Republic praises the Grand Army for fitting up a room at the Confederate Veterans home. Breitenbacher and Kingsbbery affirm loyal friendship between former adversaries.
In advanced public affairs arbitration stands as essential for both capital and labor. The Behwab Shaffer meeting shows common ground after heavy losses from a lengthy strike. An impartial arbitration system would end strikes, reduce anger, and shift debates from passion to reason. Arbitration would benefit both sides financially and stabilize labor disputes.
A jumble of brief notes from Georgia and nearby areas reports cooler spells in Jacksonville and Vicksburg than Atlanta, with mentions of Wrightsville Beach visitors and ongoing debates over streetcar franchises. The items reflect summer weather chatter and local political tensions in a slate of small-town briefs.
A string of Georgia newspaper clippings discuss Dupont Guerry as a potential governor candidate. Accompanying papers note support or opposition from multiple papers including Houston Home Journal and Griffin News. Other figures like Fleming G. du Eignon and J H Battis enter rumor-driven consideration as candidate lists expand.
The Atlanta Constitution dispatches a staff correspondent to cover world trade conditions with emphasis on Philippine prospects and to explore how southern states can expand foreign commerce in cotton products and related industries. Local papers note the nationwide effort as a push to boost southern trade.
Southern press broadly supports Admiral Schley amid the Santiago bravery controversy. The Southern Press Clipping Bureau plans two memorial volumes compiling editorials on the subject for posterity, as stated by R B Harrison manager in Atlanta Georgia on July 89 1501.
A New York Commercial Advertiser excerpt recalls an Irish immigrant girl in Brooklyn preparing ice cream tea and cakes for an evening party. The host jokes about mosquitoes outside the back fence while the girl mishears orders and the kitchen processes become chaotic.
A review notes Edward Bunnell Phelps has published Tropical Hazards in red leather from Thrift Publishing. The work covers colonial risks, military tropical experience, navy exposure, and policy conditions for war time service across Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
The National Angora Goat Company from Baltimore plans to stock 3000 Angora goats on 460 acres in Prince George county Maryland for their silky Mohair fiber. Maryland climate is cited as favorable and officials expect successful results from Angora husbandry history notes.
The Philadelphia Press argues none of the Caribbean islands can join the United States as states. Populations not fit for statehood, union impractical for generations, and economic inclusion without political rights seen as unwise for both sides.
In a fragmented London vignette Mrs Lito questions Tackler PP about a pivotal chance. Tackler responds with reserved silence, then explains his plan to await night when his only chance may come, leaving the morning scene unsettled and enigmatic.
Washington July 2 Special The grain crop failure across western states threatens whisky output for the year starting June 20 1901. Higher corn and wheat prices raise distillery costs while state by state distillery counts show North Carolina Kentucky Illinois and others with varied capacities and production. Kentucky leads bourbon output. Pennsylvania dominates rye. Illinois excels in neutral spirits. total US spirits year output around 105 484 699 gallons with notable regional disparities.
A Doraville area church in Binghamton N Y was whitecapped and burned after threats by local residents who opposed its revival meetings. The attack followed anonymous threats and warnings to disband the Doraville Methodist Episcopal Church, which had sparked dispute among neighbors.
In this fragment from the Chicago news column, Stubb and FPenn comment on a hotel keeper who allegedly promotes intimate conduct among guests. The dialogue suggests the practice affects patrons’ appetites and raises questions about propriety and business ethics.
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