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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
5
Postal news notes that rates in the United States Canada and Mexico are under review with concerns about possible rate increases and regional pricing changes amid uncertain economic conditions. Authorities discuss how stamps and mail services may be affected in border operations and cross border shipments.
Atlanta dispatch analyzes the tariff revision fight in Washington. It argues the Republican stance binds to farmer interests while courting independent business, detailing Babcock’s tariff proposal, Henderson’s speakership, and party tensions with trusts.
The South Carolina contest between Senators McLaurin and Tillman draws editorial attention across southern newspapers. The Sun notes fairness and breadth of view in discussions, praising restraint amid passion and suggesting the outcome affects regional political progress.
The South favors wide discussion and rejection of machine candidates. It has long resisted coercive party control, with Willmanism emerging as intra party debate and voters choosing leaders via public verdict. People in Georgia and South Carolina have historically supported open debate and independent choices rather than engineered nominations.
The Indianapolis Journal cites The Constitution warning that giving black youths access to literacy for voting risks white ignorance and political dominance. The piece argues education empowers the colored race, aiding progress beyond mere franchise, and urges Georgia to confront a widening educational crisis as white labor erodes.
State School Commissioner Glenn cites that many Negro children walk miles to school with little to eat while white children are kept at home for lack of dinner or clothing. The appeal urges county education associations to spark pride and end parental indifference, forming a statewide push for better schooling and reduced serfdom.
The report shows New Orleans rising to second among U S exporting ports as cotton demand and high prices boost southern shipments. Boston drops from its prior rank while New York loses a hothouse freight business to larger rail-linked ports. Galveston’s disaster may have diverted some business to New Orleans.
A collage of editorial blurbs praises President McKinley for ending third term discussions, lauding his leadership in a crisis and arguing one term is enough. It notes Britain's war costs, Cuba expansion doubts, and various satirical quips about public figures and current events.
From Georgia comes a collage of verse and prose. Henley lyrics sit beside a Chinese poet’s musings and editorials on Poe, with playful musings by Dr. Martin and a light note about Roma Bridges Smith’s stature as a southern humorist.
Bloodhounds chase Joseph H. Wright for four days through swamps before surrendering to Memphis police. He faces murder of Albert Brumley and fatal wounding of A. J. Hunt in Covington Randolph County. Wright confesses conspiracy with his son James to kill Hunt and Bloom. says Sham fight staged in Hunt’s presence. Wright, 84, fears lynching. son to be arrested. Covington tense as mob justice looms.
Twenty four young men from five countries and six states received diplomas as preachers at the College of the Bible in Lexington. The institution, in its third year of history, has now graduated nearly five thousand men. The chief orator was George Henry Cashel Stoney of Dublin. The class includes Cecil Armstrong, Ralph Gebbie, Walter Jennings, George Hilderbrandt, and others from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and several U.S. states.
The closing of the Imperial Fire Insurance Company southern department and the dismissal of manager J T Dargan stir debate. Dargan essays a comeback, urging agents to stay with Imperial and announcing links with a new company. The New York office and The Spectator criticise the move, while Plymouth telegraphs the death of Ferdinand Marke, a renowned New Orleans underwriter.
J H Wright, aged 84, accused of complicity in the Brumley and Hunt killings at Ran aolsh Tennessee, surrendered to Memphis police after officers had searched the town. He denies involvement and claims innocence as authorities hold him in custody.
In Asheville North Carolina four men white and colored were found guilty of first degree burglary for forcing the Emma post office to open its safe during a December raid. The jury verdict carries the death penalty and guards were posted after a mob threat. The band seized the cash and fled, but were recaptured and tried.
Calvary, an elderly North Carolina resident, was discovered dead in his Fayetteville area home. He lived alone on 100 acres, ran a vineyard and truck farm, but never shipped produce as yearly harvests rotted. He recently returned from New York with a bank account. Police found 6000 in cash and updated details on a twelve acre Hudgen river vineyard sale.
Columbia June 2. Grand jury returns true bills in four cases against J B Fowler and Hammond for conspiracy false imprisonment assault and battery of high and aggravated nature and against six other Anderson planters for the same charge. Stay of receivership granted for the Southbound railroad as the case proceeds to appeal to the supreme court.
C Coffin of Stewart County Georgia lost his entire milling plant by fire yesterday at Eufaula Alabama. The ginnery cast and saw mill were destroyed a bale of lint cotton and cotton seed and other effects were burned. Estimated loss about 3000 with no insurance. The fire is believed to have started from a spark from the engine.
The Georgia Soldiers' Home in Atlanta opened last Monday with forty veterans admitted. Local papers from Irwin County to Savannah laud the institution as a rightful, needed memorial to the Confederate soldiers, praising its facilities, matron, and the state’s support.
Representative Livingston pushes Atlanta federal prison appointments with Knox, aided by West Virginia and Pennsylvania senators. L. L. Hawk of Moundsville WV seeks warden post, endorsed by both state and federal lawmakers. Desk notes say one warden position fills first, with pay scales for the 44 civil service roles totaling about 11700 dollars.
The Democratic conference of the constitutional convention in Richmond nominates John Goode of Bedford for president and Joseph Britton of Appomattox for secretary. The body will meet at noon tomorrow to address suffrage restriction, criminal expense reduction, judiciary reform, and school fund administration.
Andrew Harvey, a Black man arrested in Brigh ton two weeks ago for beating his wife, faces a murder charge in Worfolk Virginia. The victim was in delicate condition after the assault and may die from injuries. Dr Malcock performed a postmortem on the bed and will testify at trial.
The Southern seminary at Bowling Green and the Valley Femere college at Winchester will merge and be located at Bucon Vista. The decision was made at a joint board meeting in Richmond on June 1. The building, currently a hotel with four stories and 149 rooms, will house the consolidated schools.
Noxyville Tennessee June 1 Special Rev D M Anamue the missing preacher said today he was not at the Petersburg drowning scene and that he lost his valise in Norfolk. He believes someone posed as him and acted as his double. He says his double was in Danville while he was in Asheville on June ith. Friends call the letter insufficient and seek further details as his brother returns from Virginia with a statement.
In Mexico City a British mine manager Robert Remmnett shot at his mine premises on Monday night. A watchman and a servant were hacked to death with machetes after a violent encounter. Remmett was killed by a shot through the heart. The killers then assaulted his wife and demanded jewelry and money.
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