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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
9
Atlanta dispatch argues party leaders like Gorman and Hill oppose a Democratic House without Senate or White House cooperation. It cites 1874 and 1876 precedents and urges voters to elect a Democratic House to halt Republican policies and defend popular government.
A North Michigan political scene unfolds as Democrats gain daylight in the state. The article grills Governor Bliss and rival Stearns, accusing both of corruption and urging honest Republicans to switch sides. It notes workingmen and farmers weighing party loyalty amid the tariff and trust critique.
The piece argues the ice-cutters of trusts seek state privileges and that Democrats, emboldened by public discontent, aim to field credible nominees to win broad confidence across parties. It warns a split north under Republicans risks national sanity and urges Michigan as a pivot to break the solid Republican bloc.
Widespread interest surrounds West Point centennial celebrations this month on the Hudson. The piece highlights the academy’s role from the Mexican War to the Civil War and beyond, naming famed graduates and officers on both sides, and ends with hope for another century of achievement.
A flood of grateful messages pours from clergy and lay friends following a funeral. The bishop publicly thanks those who shared tears by wire and post beside Cluny’s bier, noting the era’s heavy emotions and the solemn duty of leadership amid grief.
A Boston conference of colored preachers led by Bishop Derrick advocates equal rights including negro congressmen and governors while urging focus on Massachusetts. The magazine notes praise for The Birmingham News and The Constitution for a 100 page Industrial Art Edition.
In Albany a bishop famed for adopting a St Bernard dorg named Cluny became a local celebrity. Cluny posed for illustrated journals and drew crowds, while the bishop’s own dignity faded beside the canine mascot. Cluny’s sudden death triggered telegrams and condolences from across the eastern district.
Secretary of State Phil Cook yesterday granted a thirty year renewal for the Ocean Steamship Company of Savannah with an amendment aligning powers to navigation companies under the 1894 act. The Bank of Doerun in Colquitt County also received a charter granted by the secretary.
Several judges are named as aspirants to succeed Justice Hal Lewis on the Georgia Supreme Court. John S. Candler George F. Gober Marcus W. Beck and Howard Ven Dorns are among those considered, with a state convention likely to nominate the candidate for the October election. Justice Lewis has been in ill health and recently took a vacation to recuperate at his Greens County farm.
Local option praised by K. A. Nisbet of Fairburn Georgia in a June 7 letter to The Constitution. He argues eighteen years of county local option proves wisdom over state prohibition, predicting broad support among intelligent white voters and urging inclusion in the state convention platform.
Jackson June 9 The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railway started grading the Yazoo City to Belzoni branch about 25 miles. Work starts at Lintonia and will push toward the river crossing. Engineer J N Darling directs the project and concrete bridge piers will support a 240 foot span.
The U S circuit court of appeals grants a new trial for Parker & Co. and W A Moore in Columbia South Carolina. It backs Judge Simonton on whether South Carolina law governs futures dealings and the question of intent. If New York law applied, Moore might have been liable. The ruling suggests supreme court involvement to interpret knowledge of customer intent.
North Carolina Baptists push a mountain region project by buying several thousand acres in Yancey County to build a large scale manual training school. Rev. C. L. Stringfield leads funding efforts following success with the Baptist Female University in Raleigh.
Two brief items from Laurel and Serdis Miss describe a preacher warned against advocating racial equality and a so called holy kiss, and an accidental shooting at a Serdis picnic injuring two young women but not seriously. The Laurel notice cautions the preacher health risks if he proceeds elsewhere.
In Raleigh North Carolina on June 9 a special report says Joseph McLaurin, an aged resident of Point Lasnett, was burned to death in his home last night. He was too feeble to leave and died alone.
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