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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
9
The uniform rate of five dollars per year for The Daily Constitution six days weekly and seven dollars per year for The Daily Constitution plus The Sunday Constitution and The Sunny South is set. No traveling agent or solicitor may offer subscriptions at a lower price.
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A memorial address by Judge Thomas G. Jones of Alabama on Decoration Day at General Grant’s tomb is praised for its restrained tone and reconciliation rhetoric. The piece contrasts the nation’s leaders and notes southern respect for Lincoln and Grant, highlighting loyal sentiment rather than victor’s triumph.
The Missouri State University honors Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain with a doctor of laws degree. The piece extols Twain as a world renowned humorist and observer of human nature, placing him above peers in wit and social commentary. It notes his origins in Missouri and his status as a global literary figure.
The piece lauds Mark Twain as a humane moralist and argues the Carnegie Free Library in Atlanta deserves sustained city support. It warns against underfunding a gift deemed essential to culture, education, and civic progress, urging upkeep and modernization to keep the library a dynamic city center.
A policy demanding resistance is urged as the Philippines bill advances toward imperial administration. The piece argues Democrats must spotlight un-American colonial aims and stresses the danger of imperial power creeping into the center of national life. It cites President Roosevelt and Aguinaldo era figures to press for constitutional rights for Filipinos in a civilized American framework.
A mirror of early 20th century debates runs through this column, urging frank American policy toward the Philippines and exploring the rise of women in public life. It lampoons politicians, notes Prohibition debates, and mocks party infighting while praising reform candidates and citizen watchdogs.
Jackson city council awarded a $100,000 street paving contract to the Southern Paving and Brick Manufacturing Company of Chattanooga. A $25,000 school bonds issue was sold to B R Fulton of Chicago for $26,600.
Diplomas were presented by Chancellor Hull at Georgia Normal and Industrial College in Milledgeville. Governor Chappell delivered a heartfelt baccalaureate, praising President Chappell and the college, as graduates received their diplomas and essays read by senior leaders. An alumnae banquet followed the exercises.
Rev Archibald J Battle preached the bachelor’s sermon for the University of Alabama in Clark Hall Tuscaloosa addressing young men with guidance from Psalm 1199 The event drew a large cultured crowd and featured visitors Colonel James T Murphy and Mrs Murphy plus Misses Halls aiding Confederate veterans fund at Mountain Creek A separate item notes James Brown shooting John Durrett in Cottondale after Durrett resisted arrest
Democratic county executive committees in Mississippi begin reorganization ahead of congressional campaigns. Claiborne County meets in Port Gibson and Oktibbeha County convenes in Starkville this month. Debate over legality of district committees and potential impact on county groups looms as campaigns approach.
A mosaic of Georgia papers discusses Atlanta reports on Mount Pelee, Rockefeller’s planned visit, and eruptions of nearby mountains. Dublin Courier Gazette notes political clashes, while Rome Tribune and Summerville Press comment on race, culture, and Mayoral conventions.
A signed card from Fulton county Democrats allied with Hon Joseph M Terrell urges fellow Democrats to vote for him in the upcoming primary. The letter praises Terrells character and public service and calls for wide voter turnout to secure his nomination and ensure a prudent administration if elected governor.
City committees approve a broad charter revision laying out eligibility rules and oath requirements for board members and department chiefs, disqualification and removal grounds, salary oversight, and transition guidelines. It covers aldermen terms, primaries timing, ward redistricting, and specific rules for the water works and Grady Hospital.
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