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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
11
Advertisers sought for territory outside Atlanta to support the Constitution fund. Nichols and Holliday seek a commercial manager to oversee promotions and campaigns across regional markets.
June 19 1902 Atlanta Ga. The admission of a woman student to commencement at the University of Georgia is hailed as epoch making. Miss Lollie M Smith of the State Normal school is cited for her dignified celebration of the new privilege and advocates equal opportunity and fair play for women in education and public life. The piece argues for independence and equal rights, noting women's expanding roles in professions and public spheres. It also discusses British diplomatic salaries, contrasting Parliament and ambassadorial pay with American democratic simplicity.
The piece argues that the complaint against Britain comes at a timely moment as the US claims leadership among Anglo Saxon nations. It notes past shifts in Britain's view of diplomatic pay, asserts the US influence on international affairs, and questions Britain's treatment of the United States as a lesser partner. It concludes that Britain’s position in ranking kinship remains misaligned with recent discourse.
A survey of congressional clashes over Cuban reciprocity and tariff changes seeks relief for Cuban trade while protecting sugar interests. The piece also defends a Navy appropriation of 78 million dollars as essential for national security amid global naval build ups.
A critical survey of recent southern novels shows they fail to capture authentic southern life across colonial to postwar eras. The critique argues fiction settles for cartoonish sketches instead of a true composite tableau, lamenting the oversimplified depictions of a culture famed for divine sentimentalism and regional romance.
A jumble of verse and prose from a Georgia page, recalling rain and thanks, songs from Kentucky and Georgia, and reflections on poverty and faith. It notes poets Jula B. Chirk and a Georgia revival song, with scattered commentary on Atlanta depot news and regional papers.
Washington reports the secretary of war extends the removal time for the Hygela hotel at Old Point Comfort until January next year. The Hygela and other Old Point Snore hotels will reopen for the season as previously planned.
In a reminiscence from Atlanta's siege era, collectors chase relics like Parrott shells as a farm find prompts a wary owner to seek safe disposal. A local advisor contends a large loaded bomb in a library is unsafe, guiding removal to a riverbank where it sinks, ending the saga with the finder’s uneasy relief. The piece closes noting a Shreveport shooting tournament winner with Ward Erwin of Greenville leading by tallying 578 birds.
A large Athens convention of the Eighth district endorsed Emerson H George of Morgan County for Speaker of the next Georgia House. The meeting at the courthouse named W M Howard for Congress and praised George as upright and patriotic. Governor Candler attended closing University exercises and introduced Edward M Shepard. State printing contracts worth about 20 000 yearly were discussed with Franklin Publishing Company the incumbent. Joseph M Terrell to be Lee County barbecue guest, planning shortly after state convention. Officials Hitch and Wright traveled for department duties while State Treasurer Park returned from University of Georgia events.
A June 18 nominating convention in Augusta confirms Hon. W H Hardwick as the tenth district candidate. Ballot 16 for Hardwick, 1 for Pieming, then unanimous. Platform backs Cuban action, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, opposes high tariffs and national banks, and favors white supremacy. Hardwick pledges to represent all and continue the fight in Congress. Executive committee selections listed.
The State Teachers Association elected Professor M C Wilson of Florence as president A J Willingham Wetumpka as secretary and W E Striping Tallassee as treasurer A series of papers urged higher funding and noted Alabama trails in public education with only 67 percent of children in schools and about 1 percent in high schools. The group cited the lack of local school taxation as a major issue and urged adoption of a local tax system.
Reports from Sioux City announce Right Rev P Garrigan is installed as bishop of the Catholic see. A denial about Rockefeller funding Chicago University shocks campus circles. Car cleaners in Chicago strike for better wages and overtime pay under United Order of Car Cleaners Union No 1. At the University of Pennsylvania commencement Harrison notes Wharton School founder Wharton expanded endowment. A Wheelersburg shooting suspect is moved toward Steubenville after threats of lynching. Admiral Clark confirmed. potential voluntary retirement discussed with pay implications.
Savannah June 18 Special The annual convention of the State Federation of Labor began in Savannah with about seventy five delegates. President Harris of the Savannah Trades and Labor Assembly called the session to order and President Gredig of Augusta chaired. Speakers included Mayor Myers and leaders from the Savannah cotton exchange and board of trade. Tonight a mass meeting will feature Pleasant A Stovall W LaRoche and Ladson of Atlanta.
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