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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
9
A collage of era notes touches on David B. Hill and tariff debates, rail against trusts, and mentions detectives, anti-pistol laws, and political figures. It references Rockefeller and Morgan, mosquito jokes, Audubon pin votes, and Missouri and Georgia legislatures, with satirical asides on fashion, weddings, and public officials.
The House plans a special joint committee to investigate lobbying charges, following the Senate, aiming for an open fair inquiry per The Constitution. The move seeks to uncover whether legislation was bought or influenced, with names and cases to be located and prosecuted if proven.
The country debates placing a statue of Alexander H Stephens in Washingtons Statuary Hall. Northern papers challenge Virginias choice citing Stephens controversial past while praising his influence as a stately figure despite limited legislative achievements.
A Georgia tribute lauds Alexander H Stephens and urges public service ideals. The text then argues for county legislatures to handle local matters, reducing waste in state legislatures, and supports a Louisiana Purchase exposition appropriation for Georgia. It also notes a geopolitical cartoon on Russia and Manchuria, with Japan’s rising naval presence cited.
The piece argues that if Japan can win control at sea, Russian forces would be confined to Port Arthur and nearby areas, while Japan could defend its home islands with 260,000 trained soldiers repelling larger invasions. It notes France would not deter Russia, but Britain and the United States backing Japan could boost morale, suggesting wise diplomacy might avert war and keep China open to commerce with strong imperial guarantees.
A collage of snippets from Georgia papers notes local jests on hysteria cures by kisses, booster talk for Southern towns, and farmers selling cotton for futures. It cites Georgia growers praising syrup, debates on schooling, depots and depictions of Carrollton, Americus, Brunswick, Waycross, Hartwell, Pike County, Savannah and Atlanta figures, with light criticism of religious pulpits and press devotion.
A string of editorials from Albany to Savannah mocks Atlanta’s status and actions. Comments joke about union depot builders, population and wealth, postoffice robbery, and city exhibit plans for the world's fair. Some quip about the pope audience and a Georgia bill to protect birds.
From The London Post, an analysis by a British observer on Kuropatkin in Port Arthur, Russia’s aim to consolidate Far East holdings, and the varied reactions of China Japan the United States Germany Great Britain and France. The piece notes Russia’s hold on Manchuria and explores possible future moves, alliances, and risks to balance of power in the Far East.
Editor Constitution notes a 1865 release of General Howell Cobb by General James H. Wilson at Macon Georgia, claiming Wilson sent a telegram demanding Cobb’s immediate release and resignation if not, while asserting Johnson had no involvement. The letter from John A Cobb defends Wilson’s action and urges recognition of his parole and act as magnanimous.
Walker J. Wood, the bartender shot by his wife Wednesday morning, was reported as doing as well as could be expected last night. Doctors warned the wound could prove fatal, requiring several days to determine the outcome, while Mrs. Wood remained silent but reiterated she acted after enduring cruel treatment.
The Hungarian lower house lasted into the early hours amid disorder as obstructionists walked out during the national anthem. Premier Hedervary's motion for the readings of the indemnity bill was adopted, and the house adjourned to Friday. Reports say the public prosecutor started proceedings against former Deputy Dienes, accused by Deputy Zolman Papp of offering ten thousand kronen to desert the obstructionists and split the group.
Hunter Doll, linked in press reports to marrying Mrs Davis widow of Minnesota senator Cushman Davis, is a longtime Knoxville figure. Former traveling passenger agent for Southern railway, he later joined Seaboard Air Line and then the stock and bond business in Washington. His brothers A. M. and George Doll remain in Knoxville. He is due back in the city late this week with his bride.
Des Moines dispatch reports Sheriff Hunolt of Knox County Missouri and Davis of Appanoose County Iowa with armed citizens pursuit of a black man believed to be Clarke hiding in Brazil near Centreville five miles from Kahoke Missouri. Hunolt engaged Clarke in a brief duel after ordering him to halt. Clarke fired first but the clash ended without a decisive result.
A Denver grand jury was sworn in to probe alleged corrupt practices in public offices. Subjects include council decisions on valuable franchises, disappearance of county records, police relations with saloons and disreputable resorts, and influences on political action.
A description of papal election rules from 1186 noting accession as a transfer vote concept. The process unfolds in the Sistine Chapel with secretly cast ballots. Three cardinals chosen by lot sit at a table before the high altar with a voting urn nearby.
The text explains how signatures and mottos are folded to hide the vote while leaving visible marks for scrutineers. Each cardinal keeps a private motto and arbitrary number secret, ensuring a verifiable process during unsealing and voting.
The article details the papal election process with cardinals voting by sealed ballots, the use of accession on second rounds, and the burning of papers with smoke signals to indicate an interregnum. It recalls Leo XIII’s election and describes the final proclamation and blessing to the city.
Raleigh July 9. Dur ham county hires fifty convicts from the state. Sixteen are at work in Mitchell county building a railway toward the Tennessee line. The project is nearly finished, with convicts to be moved here by the end of the week.
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