02 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1903
Page
1
Universalists and Unitarians fail to gain admission to the union as they cannot assist in the formation or support of the new arrangement. The decision reflects key denominational tensions shaping church alignment and regional influence in the era.
A heated dispute erupted at an Atlanta ministers conference over the non denominational revival plan. Rev Morgan refused to aid if Unitarians and Universalists participate, while Dr McGlaulin and Dr Langston backed inclusion. The audience heard a long dispute about authority and the revival’s allegiance to evangelical doctrine as Moody successor Mr. Moody’s successor concluded with an earnest appeal to repentance.
Rev George Campbell Morgan spoke at the Bijou theater before about two thousand attendees including Atlanta ministers and clergymen. He declared he would not join any religious movement that includes individuals denying the deity of Christ and salvation through his blood. He stated he would not labor with such promoters and would not enter into war on any man's faith.
President Roosevelt replies to Georgia editor about federal appointments in the south. He defends his record, notes reappointments of McKinley appointees, and cites specific state examples in Georgia and South Carolina while denying race as a criterion. He urges judging by actions over words and condemns outcry as misplaced.
Dr Morgan, a powerful evangelist and reader of the human soul, concluded a revival with a hymn led by Professor Towner of Chicago. Two thousand voices joined in I Just As I Am Without One Plea as ex-Governor Northen, Lt. M Brittain, and numerous ministers and citizens stood on stage with Him and other officials from the M G A Secretary D E Luther and more applauded.
The price surge in raw cotton benefits local mills that secured contracts earlier at lower costs. Mills report potential profits on yarns despite current selling prices around 9.4 to 9.5 cents. Overall, yarn makers show improved conditions after months of hardship.
James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries agreed this afternoon to a return heavyweight title bout to be held in California between June and July. An agreement will be signed next Thursday in Baltimore after Sabbath contact, with California clubs competing for inducements by April 1. The Delavan hotel hosted the meeting with many sporting figures present.
One of two snowbound Expresses reached St Johns N F after seventeen days on the track only half way across the island. Passengers recount harrowing experiences amid snowdrifts as the other train remains stuck. They crossed 30 miles of snow fields to reach an open section and expect to reach the city midweek.
A sprawling update from Georgia and Southern regions notes intensifying political obstruction in Congress, religious disputes in Atlanta churches over deity, burglaries at a Broad Street saloon, and local government changes. It covers police leadership shifts in Macon, statewide flood reports, hospital casualties from wrecks, and international stock movements with brief foreign mentions.
Democratic members of the House vow to filibuster until congressional limits expire at noon March 4. Three remaining session days will be busy with conference reports on the five appropriation bills and final action on the immigration bill. Senate workload is heavy. many bills remain in committee and must be resolved before adjournment.
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