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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

11

Protest To Be Regretted In Georgia Primary Row

The Constitution editorializes against Colonel J H Estill of Savannah protesting the June state primary in which Joseph M Terrell won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination by a clear majority. The piece notes alleged irregularities were minor technicalities. it urges Estill to withdraw and asserts the convention will not overturn county canvasses unless more serious charges arise.

J. H. Estill Savannah Joseph M. Terrell Terrell Meriwether Estill Democratic Executive Committee

Trial by Tory With Variations in a Boston Conference

A Boston negro conference passed a resolution praising Roosevelt for anti lynching actions while omitting concerns about the Lodge plan in the Philippines It stresses the right to trial by jury as central and notes the proposed Philippine courts would be presided over by U S carpetbag judges denying this right The piece criticizes colonization and the death penalty under this system

Boston Arlington Roosevelt Conference Lodge Islands United States Spain Republic

Jury trial rights contrasted in U S and Philippines

The piece argues that slavery era practices in the south allowed jury trials for felonies but not misdemeanors, urging Boston theologians to align their stance with the president on jury trials. It questions why Filipinos should lack the same right if the president is praised for defending jury trials in the United States.

South Boston

Death of Walter Howard and a Whitehall street paving push

The Atlanta press notes the death of Walter Howard, praising his journalism career in Atlanta and New York and mourning his loss. Separately, editors urge haste in completing Whitehall street paving from Mitchell to Alabama to alleviate chaos for shoppers, visitors, and local businesses.

Walter Howard Atlanta New York

The Negro in Illinois and Whitecaps Terror in Eldorado

A critique of Chicago Tribune and Inter Ocean calls for a tougher approach to black rights while condemning mob violence in Eldorado Illinois. It accuses northern papers of hypocrisy for praising shotgun tactics elsewhere and tolerating racial terror in the state, urging national outlets to resist pandering to white labor politics.

Illinois Chicago Tribune Tribune Virden Pana Chicago Chicago Inter Ocean Whitecaps Eldorado Fle Close Industrial College Inter Ocean Edorado Industrial College J. D the Tribune Finois Republican Party John Riley Ilinois

Taymen Presidents Wilson First Layman Princeton Chief

Dr Woodrow Wilson has been named president of Princeton University the first layman to hold the office in the institution s history signaling a shift away from the traditional choice of ministers for the post and highlighting a new era in the university s leadership.

Laymen as successors to clergy in education policy

The author argues that educational institutions benefit from lay leadership alongside or instead of ministers, noting Princeton and the University of Athens as examples. They praise laymen with strong religious conviction and business ability, citing Chancellor Hill as a successful reform and suggesting President Wilson could bring similar prosperity to Princeton.

Princeton University State University At Athens Walter B. Hill Princeton Wilson State University Hill

Supreme Court Legislation and Judicial Overreach

Judge Murray F Tuley warned the Illinois Supreme Court and others against overstepping constitutional prerogatives by making bench law. He urged nullifying rulings contrary to public policy and cautioned that courts are drifting toward replacing legislatures with judicial decisions. He stressed the need to curb opinion excesses and preserve executive and legislative roles.

Supreme Court Murray F. Tuley Chicago Supreme Court of Illinois Supreme Courts Tuley

Macon urged to fund Georgia Tech equipment drive

The Macon Telegraph reports a $10,000 matching grant offer from the General Education Board to Georgia Tech, contingent on local supporters raising $10,000. Atlanta has pledged $7,500 and Spencer of the Southern Railway $1,000, leaving about $1,500 to raise. Macon is urged to contribute at least $500 and form a small solicitation committee to act quickly. The drive aims to fund shop machinery, electrical plant, departmental equipment, and a new experimental laboratory to elevate the institution’s status.

Macon General Education Board Etch New York Georgia School of Technology Friends of the School Georgia Atlanta Spencer Southern Railway Telegraph

Russian Jew Follows Dispute to Fatal Store Shooting

A. Jacobson, a Russian Jew from Berlin, shot and killed A. Lipschitz in Lipschitz store in Natchez Mississippi this morning after a business dispute. Lipschitz, unarmed and unaware, was shot in the head from behind.

Berlin Natchez Miss A. Jacobson A. Lingschitz Lipschitz Jacobson

Emory College Conferred Doctor of Letters on Jock Chandler Harris

Emory College Oxford Ga June 2 1902 President Dowman conferred the Doctor of Letters on Joel Chandler Harris the academy’s only degree this year. The commencement drew large crowds from Atlanta with Bishop Candler and alumni banquet. The exercises featured twelve senior speakers and a strong valedictory by Stewart Ralph Roberts. Trustees announced several key appointments and reforms including dining hall establishment and chair appointments with the class of 1902 graduating thirty-two members.

Emory College Oxford Dowman Joel Chandler Harris Emory Georgia Atlanta Bishop Candler Thomas Henry Wade Columbia Vander Valdee Morgan Clyo William Henry Morton Athens Thomas Heary Wade Columbus Emory Colldgd Stewart Ralph Roberta Macon C. B. Shelton Valdosta J. E. Dickey S. R. Roberts F. Barnwell EB. M. Banks F. M. Duncan Alogent Walla Marta Ife Taat Tleaieemalife Fach Robert Artel Atking M. EL. Blackshear A.B Dublin John” Colvin G. Brooks Forsyth Thomas Y. Connally Julian Peter Dell Hascom John LaRay Duncan Moses Joseph Guyton Hubert F. Hemphil Thomas C. Hutcheson Watkinsville Herman DL. Johnston Palmetto Carlisle Hinton Lewis John W Murshall, Jr Americus Arthur C. Manning AB Watesca Hendrew W. Means Elwin Middtebbrooks Northen Vil- Isa Branham Moore Bolton Vondir Valdes Morgan Cio Fla Charles Bascom Ghelton A.B. Valdosta Marvin Riddick Smith Sycamore Robert HM Timmons Theo Tiffany Turnbull Monticello Ala Paul Richter Turner Cedartown Thomas Herry Wade M. H. Blackshear J. P. Dell J. W. Marshall, Jr A. C. Manning V. B. Moore V. V. Morgan W. Hi. Morton, Jr S&s BR. Roberts A. Robertson J. E. Rosser, Jr M. R Smith P. Turnbull P. BH. Turner HH. Wade _ Junior F. M. Anderson W. N. Banks C. K. Campbell R. Griffin E. D. Hale J. V. Hodges J. L. Moon J. F. Parker F. Quillian A. W. Reese C. L. Shepard W. A. Sutton R. L. Wigelns, Jr T. B. Armstrong Tr. Baird A. Helcher N. A. Goodyear J. Haddock B. M._ Harrison H. F. Bentz G. L. King C. M. Lipham W. G. Methyin D. Rumble H. J. Sloan A.M Sprayberry T. 8 Staples J. 8 Bush C. L. Evans Ty. E. Mcintosh C. R. Matthews H. B. Payne L. B. Sandiford C. F.trimble J. A. Brown F. L. Glennon W. C. Hendrix A. T. Hind J. Hi. Young

Atlanta Public Schools Close and Summer Preparations

Atlanta public school teachers and janitors received June salaries and the system closed all schools. Buildings were secured by Superintendent Slaton, with furniture moved to Boys High for summer repairs. Many teachers plan Tybee convention travel with reduced rail and hotel rates. Several local deaths and civic updates follow, including obituaries and notices of public affairs.

Atlanta W. F. Slaten Slaton State Teachers’ Association Tybee Atlanta Party Fara End

Examinations for Fulton County Teacher Licenses Saturday

Applicants seeking licenses to teach in Fulton County schools will take an examination Saturday starting at 9 o'clock. White applicants will be tested at Atlanta Baptist College. Superintendent M. L. Brittain, visiting Walton County, addressed teachers on methods and school work and is expected to return to Atlanta to oversee the examinations.

Fulton County Atlanta Baptist College M. L. Brittain Monroe, Gap Walton County Atlanta

Slaton Chosen Alumni Orator for Emory College 1903

Prof William M Slaton principal of the Boys High School was unanimously chosen alumni orator for Emory College 1903 commencement. He returned from Oxford GA after an absence of three days and praised Emory's close and future usefulness.

Emory College William M. Slaton Boys’ High School Slaton Emory Oxford

University of Georgia opens 101st commencement in Athens

The one hundred and first commencement of the University of Georgia begins tomorrow with a week of exercises. Board of trustees will meet, Chancellor Hill to present the annual report showing progress. Topics include abolition of fraternity chapter houses, admission of women, Peabody library offer, and prize contests. Notable trustees and visitors will review departments and report to governor.

Athens University of Georgia Friends of Education Board of Trustees Hill Hie Allen D. Candler George F. Goper Clark Howell Hamilton McWharter W. E H. Simmons Samuel B. Adams B. B. Bower W. H Fish Henry Persons H. D. McDaniel A. O. Bacon D. B. Hamilton H. T. Lewis N. Hutchins B. H Winder K T.aAlfriend Milledgeville George Nolan Marietta D. B Fitzgerald Omaha C.D McKinney Decatur Nottle Howard Russell New York Ethics Willcox Edward Thompson

Moye Gets Life Sentence for 1902 Emanuel County Killing

Governor Candler commuted Alfred Moye’s death sentence to life imprisonment for the 1902 Emanuel county murder. Moye killed a man over 6 cents won at a game of chance. the victim had assaulted and robbed More’s title brother. Moye would have been hanged Friday the 13th, a date seen as unlucky.

Candler Alfred Moye Emanuel County Moye More Superior Court Ne-Gro Nottle

Methodist publishing alliance debated by southern church committee

Nashville June 11 The new local committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church South organized with Dr. Collins Denny as chair and W C Dilbrell as secretary. They discussed uniting publishing interests for China, set salaries for editors at 6000 each, arranged transfer of Shanghai property to a new publishing house costing 30000 with 10000 sent to Shanghai now, and outlined ongoing funding. W W C Everett reported on the Dallas branch publishing house condition and various appropriations for publications and editorial support.

China Nashville Tenn Lecal Methodist Episcopal Church South Collins Denny W. C Dilbrell A. W. Wilson Baltimore Paul Whitehead Lynchburg Colling Denny Oak Advocate Quarterly Review Howarth Hira Iet Shanghai Board of Missions Book Agents and Oak Committee Epworth

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