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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
9
The notice sets uniform subscription rates for The Daily Constitution and related papers, with annual terms and exemptions for travelers. It also includes advertising manager details for a territory outside Atlanta and mentions June 14 1902 in Atlanta GA. The second item discusses Uncle Marcus Hanna and canal route politics, urging Congress to support a canal with a chosen route and warning against obstruction by Hanna and a Panama route lobby.
The latest army promotions include Brigadier General John C Bates nominated for major general. Bates, a Missouri native and son of Attorney General Bates, earned early service through Civil War entry by Lincoln’s appointment and later frontiers campaigns with Indians. He then distinguished himself at Santiago in the Spanish American War and later excelled as commander of the Santa Clara department.
The Constitution lauds General Bates for his gentleness and bravery, praises Colonel Frank D. Baldwin for two Medals of Honor earned at Peachtree Creek and in Texas, and commends Major Tasker H. Bliss for brigadier generalship after reorganizing Cuba’s customs service. It also weighs Lodge’s Maine wreck removal bill and its expected passage.
The surrender of the Boers gives Great Britain 167465 additional square miles in South Africa, ending boundary disputes. Britain’s total African holdings exceed 3,000,000 square miles, surpassing the U S continental domain excluding Alaska, with France close behind at 2,000,000 square miles. Germany Portugal Belgium each hold 900000, Turkey 400000, Spain 250000.
Athens Ga June 13 special the university commencement program for the one hundred first year includes sophomore declamation for the silver cup prize drill and a champion debate tonight with Hanna Frye bill as the topic. prize orations and alumni events dominate the schedule with Edward Shepard as speaker and a large editor gathering sought for Wednesday.
Athens Ga June 13 Special two Georgia women will read essays from the university chapel stage marking the first time women speak there The trustees narrowly approved the plan, denying it as a precedent and inviting representation from the State Normal and the Georgia Normal and Industrial School Professor Hugh M Starnes may resign as the university Agriculture chair with no immediate replacement planned
Thomaston Ga June 13 special the annual commencement at R E Lee Institute concluded with a well received concert directed by Miss Lorena Thompson and an expansive art exhibit by Miss Annie Rene Caldwell featuring hundreds of paintings of southern scenery and the Georgia Watermelon painting drawing praise from attendees. The program included sermons by Rev J D Harrison and orations by Lawrences Lee Thurmond Zorn and others, with performances by freshman sophomores and juniors and a popular comedy “Thank Goodness the Table is Spread.” The largest audience yet filled the auditorium during Children’s Evening and Tuesday’s program showcased elocution and declamations under Mrs Kate Weaver Dallas.
Jackson Mississippi June 13 Special Chancellor R B Fulton of the University of Mississippi says the sum mer training school for teachers has opened with an enrollment of 150 teachers and will reach 200 by early next week The faculty is regarded as among the best in the south and the program offers exceptional opportunities for teachers to advance their professional work Several teachers plan to enter the Peabody normals programs in Mississippi this summer The session will feature a joint training school and normal program with strong faculty members.
Work in Bibb county public schools has ended as examinations closed and the annual commencement exercises opened with the Alexander Normal School program. The event featured musical selections, original essays, recitations, and diplomas delivered by Hon. T. D. Tinsley.
The University school for boys at Stone Mountain Ga held closing exercises in the Methodist church with a morning declamation contest awarding Ran kin medal to H P Benton of Palo Alto and other readers. An afternoon debate between Phi Kappa and Sigma Tau on abolishing the death penalty ended with the affirmative favored. Medals for gym excellence and scholarship were awarded by Judge John S Candler to W M King and Carl Dick, with other honors noted.
Captain L J Laird died yesterday at his residence 110 Capitol Avenue after a two week illness. A Confederate veteran born February 7 1843 in Eufaula he served under General Alpheus Baker. Funeral at his home at 3 30 p m with honorary escort from Atlanta Camp 159 and burial at Westview Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and six children.
The Atlanta Constitution’s Sunday edition is praised as a 54 page paper renowned for enterprise and news, with mentions of W A Knowles reelection in Memphis and political notes about Bibb county figures. It notes Atlanta’s growing high life and the paper’s rising reputation in southern journalism.
The Greensboro Watchman notes Atlanta’s habit of boasting about itself, comparing it to New York and Chicago, and argues patriotism and local pride spur development. The piece mentions a debate award to Hamilton Douglas Jr of Atlanta and lists several Atlanta and Forsyth visitors including Judge R. T. Dorsey, Colonel Hugh Dorsey, and Mrs Bloodworth.
McDonough Institute at McDonough Georgia closed its commencement last night in a series of highly praised entertainments. The packed hall reflected growing popularity with visitors, while Rev I G Walker delivered a thoughtful sermon. Mrs Harry Wentworth Young led offertory and Miss Rivers was slated for a piano recital, underscoring strong music and elocution training.
Perry Ga June 1 Special Appropriate exercises were held in the Perry public school chapel. Thirteen graduates, both young ladies and young men, received diplomas. John Hi Hodges spoke briefly. Principal designations went to W W DPriskell with assistants Annie Holleman and Mary Killen. A concert by Miss Maybell Dasher and her pupils followed in the evening.
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