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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
9
A contested ruling nulls the advertising map rights for all territory except the Atlanta area, with Nichols and Hollidat aligned against the map users and challenged by unspecified parties. The decision affects who may place ads across the region and the scope of the advertising monopoly.
Atlanta editor argues Congress must pass the Isthmian canal bill before adjournment. The Spooner amendment would let the president decide the route with expert aid, testing sincerity of route supporters and avoiding partisan obstruction. The piece warns of voter backlash if the canal fails to become law.
A Tennessee federal judge ruled that the state anti trust law is unconstitutional and dismissed a fertilizer case. Similar recent rulings in Georgia Imola and Missouri challenge state efforts to curb combines. The piece argues federal protection of the constitution limits local statutes against trusts and outlines two ways to address law evils.
The piece argues for strong Sherman law style trusts action and warns against weak statutes while urging repeal of tariff privileges. It contrasts federal measures with democratic reform and predicts rapid American industrial rise challenging Britain as coronation festivities unfold. It notes English anxieties over American competition across goods and markets.
Farmers grow uneasy about the looming seventeen year locust invasion. Reminding readers of the 1868 outbreak and the milder 1885 experience, authorities warn the insects may arrive in vast numbers or small bands. Scientific note places the locusts closer to harvest flies than true locusts, lessening crop threat.
The Virginia constitutional convention voted to proclaim a new state charter without submitting it to the people. It rejected the 1900 Democratic party platform pledge and passed the measure to enforce the constitution immediately by a narrow ten vote spread. Delegates argued sovereign convention powers override party commitments. The piece notes the convention’s unilateral authority to proclaim its work.
A Virginia editorial endorses the proposed state constitution, arguing it ends the failings of the Underwood charter. It contends the new instrument will curb tax abuses, establish democratic institutions, and enable economic recovery. The piece asserts opponents misframe concerns about suffrage changes and praises the experts who drafted the charter.
American consul James Boyle reports widespread British municipal ownership of utilities with surprising items. Examples include Manchester owning a ship canal and Liverpool offering hot water on the slot principle. The trend is growing, with Glasgow funding government without taxes and U S cities adopting similar practices for public benefit.
A compilation of editorials and opinions from Georgia papers on the governor race. Mentions Estill Guerry Terrell and Crumpacker, praising honesty and leadership while noting campaign dynamics and primary implications.
Review lauds Watsons Napoleon as a bold, readable history in one Macmillan volume. Praises its fresh viewpoint beyond kings and elites and argues Napoleons role advanced modern ideas and democracy. Highlights Watsons clear, vigorous style and concise, quotable analysis.
A Georgia letter argues President Roosevelt overstated the risk of Confederate success, suggesting the Union could have thrived without the South and criticizing calls of annihilation. It urges a prudent, limited education plan and questions broad state funding for high schools and universities.
The June apportionment sheet passed by the city council amid debate over pavement on Peachtree street and a request for extra funds for the Carnegie library. Finance committee chair Kontz noted limited funds forced sticking to the adopted amounts, with small increases deferred and several department requests postponed to October.
The article discusses Georgia and North Carolina concerns about school age limits and education value. It cites W. L. Jones from Alabama on education’s worth, notes general rainfall and cotton conditions, and reports May rural mail delivery totals, tobacco tests, and political nominations. It also lists the May health bulletin noting smallpox across twenty two counties with 127 cases.
Montgomery Alabama June 3. Special. The Montgomery plumbers began a strike today seeking an eight hour day while maintaining their nine hour wage of four dollars. At a time when every shop is crammed with work the action adds tension to the local labor scene.
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