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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
9
Fragmented notice from a publishing house urging subscribers to renew or respond. Contains garbled names and places, references to Atlanta and publishing terms, with unclear dates and instructions.
Public notice details subscription terms for six months and mentions postage rates. It lists rates in garbled entries with references to Candia Mextest and foreign editions, indicating changes or clarifications on paper pricing and delivery. The fragment references a 27 3 8ge date or code and a 24 Sage paper, suggesting revisions to circulation or pricing.
Atlanta copy outlines Governor McSweeney’s refusal to accept resignations of four senators Fillman and McLaurin. The piece notes reactions from Tillman and McLaurin, with talk of a bluff and a potential clash if the resignations stand or are called off. Strong entities include Georgia, Atlanta, Senator Tillman, Senator McLaurin, and Governor McSweeney.
A heated Chicago political clash centers on street railway franchises. Mayor Harrison defends taxpayers against watered stock while Eckels and allies push for control and broader revenue. The fight heightens as lawmakers consider a ninety nine year franchise claim and pressure from traction companies to expand power and profits.
A scattered column contrasts religious reform, the use of hell in creeds, and modern language shifts. It argues for keeping biblical hell, notes United Brethren debates, and critiques changes while defending traditional punishment. It adds social musings on go0go eyes and women’s rights with humorous asides about public figures and court cases.
Figures compiled show fire damage in the United States for 1900 totaling 160 million dollars with about 95 million dollars insured. The report notes widespread destruction across hotels stores and other buildings, highlighting the scale of annual fire losses and insurance coverage.
A lengthy tally documents destruction across cities as flames ravaged factories, galleries, courthouses, hospitals, hotels, jails, schools, and more. Insurance covered much yet many interests crippled. careless acts and matches played a role. Abroad note reports Senator Wolcott in London and debates over the Monroe doctrine and civil service.
A fragmentary poem and literary notes mix playful verse on a spring blizzard with literary praise. The piece references Letty's Globe and Charles Tennyson Turner, plus sonnets by Gilder and McGaffey. It preserves quirky regional dialect and playful urban humor from period poetry columns.
Savannah man John McCullough was committed to the Tombs for further examination in police court in New York charged with forging a check for 457 on the Savannah Bank and Trust Company. He was arrested on the steamship City of Augusta at the port.
W M Gaston writes letters defending Arctic grass, arguing it yields hay comparable to Timothy and Clover, growing well in Floyd County Georgia. He cites local farmer Joe Harris, tests by agriculture officials, and economic potential of prairie grass under various names.
Washington reports Georgia will add several rural free delivery routes in June or July, boosting service across Gainesville Hall Conyers Summersville Rome and more. New carriers John M Rich J D M White James Belt and others appointed. several post offices to be discontinued as routes open. Georgia leads the south in routes with seventy one already in operation and more counties eyed for extension.
Chicago Record Herald reports Artemus Ward would have mocked the George D Herron and Carrie Rand marriage. The piece contrasts Ward and Rev Brown over new social apostolate ideas, free love ideals, and the ceremony in a mental science healer’s apartment, noting persistent moral debate and skepticism.
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