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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
5
The death of a citizen detained overnight on intoxication prompts calls for stricter supervision of drunken prisoners. Drunk individuals are vulnerable due to physical and mental impairment. frequent cell checks and physician exams are urged, with clear police instructions to prevent fatal outcomes.
The Spanish claims commission ruled against the claimants for death and injuries from the Maine wreck in Havana harbor. The piece condemns naval regulations and highlights the disparity in compensation between war heroes and Maine victims, noting the recent Spanish American War triumphs with minimal loss and the lack of relief for survivors.
The piece argues that survivors of the Maine tragedy deserve full compensation and that naval prize money should be repealed. It calls for Congress to act to provide relief, ensure equal treatment for Army and Navy personnel, and honor the martyrs and their dependents. It laments the neglect of the Maine victims and their families.
Complete statistics show American pig iron output for last year at 15,878,354 tons, rising 2,089,112 tons from 1906 and surpassing the boom year 1899. The article argues vast domestic iron deposits and American enterprise justify continued industrial leadership, asserting Britain cannot reclaim ascendancy while American mines and labor remain dominant.
The piece argues Governor Taft may be shaping Republican talking points on the Philippines status by 1904. It claims his statements imply a future self government path for Filipinos without committing President or Congress, prompting readers to question the party’s colonial stance.
The article urges the government to announce a clear American plan for the Philippines including local independence and relations, and questions how long war costs and paternalism will continue. It notes the 1900s political climate, names several politicians, and critiques autocracy and subsidies while predicting a hostile public verdict in November.
Summerville News says inviting Prince Henry to Summerville would spark envy in Atlanta. Augusta Tribune questions Atlanta’s timing for a sensational move. Jackson Argus notes a depot-related jug trade shift toward Atlanta. Dewson News stresses Atlanta’s depot access blocked by railroads. Hogansville Headlight praises depot improvements in Atlanta. Oglethorpe Echo finds depot issues increasing uncertainty and interest. Summeritic News mentions Henry’s Chattanooga visit affecting Atlanta’s map position. Cuthbert Leader reports Atlanta post office receipts last year surpassed six major cities by 31,400.
An editorial outlines Cincinnati Ohio’s centennial history from its early naming to its rise as a regional power. It notes key figures, politics, commerce, culture, and the city’s role in early statehood and national reunification, highlighting its continued literary and artistic distinction.
A compact survey notes remarks from various papers on politics and society. It cites The Atlanta Constitution on Georgia education and corruption, The Chicago Chronicle on Philippine policy, and mentions Southern figures like James Stillman and John C. Calhoun, reflecting early 20th century press discourse.
Special report from Columbia says Solicitor Wilson plans a Florence special term to try the Negro Gibson for criminal assault. Fifty masked men attempted to seize the jail Friday night but Sheriff Burch and deputies with Winchester rifles resisted and repelled the mob.
A collage of poems and snippets from a Georgia era paper includes lines about love and dream, rural life and nature. It blends lyrical fragments with short humor and local notices, mentioning mortgage records, literary praise, and a London Shakespeare folio anecdote amid verse and column chatter.
Londoners discuss King Edward VII coronation with vivid details about crowns robes and ceremonial rites. The article outlines Westminster Abbey recognition oath anointing and homage while noting medieval pageantry revived including royal hats canopies and emblems carried in the procession.
A flurry of gubernatorial chatter from Fitzgerald to Savannah notes rivals Terrell Estill Guerry and others. Reports forecast Terrell strong in the north and east, Estill praised for integrity, Guerry active on the stump, with primary timing debated and candidate moves across Dougherty Bibb and surrounding counties.
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