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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1902

Page

9

Ship Subsidy Bill Divides Senate Debate

ATLANTA GA March 19 1902 the ship subsidy bill passes the Republican majority in the senate endorsing large annual subsidies for many years to American ship owners Vermont Iowa and Wisconsin senators vote with Democrats against the measure The bill moves to the House where passage and presidential approval are anticipated Democrats oppose as unconstitutional gratuities Some Republicans refuse endorsement urging restraint on public funds benefiting private enterprises The issue to be settled by the people in a future verdict or by repudiating the party backing such subsidies.

Senate Vermont Iowa Wisconsin House of Representatives Allison Dolliver Dillingham Proctor Spooner Quarles Democratic Party

Rising Sun Exhortation and Free Press Defense

A Democratic rhetoric piece contrasts the rising sun of progressive ideals with old guard privilege. It praises open government, warns against tariff grafters, and endorses strong press rights, citing a California libel case where costs were awarded to the defendant to deter abuses.

Dastards and the Other Fellows in Georgia Satire

A compendium of quips and commentary from a Georgia weeklies page roasts political foes, cites Joe Blackburn on an epigram about dalliers and damns, and mocks pension battles around Evans. It catalogs editorials, jokes on candidates, and regional humor about Boers, labor, and society, framed in a late 19th or early 20th century tone.

Mallison Joe Blackburn Toombs General Toombs Washington Post Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn Ole Ken

Passing Throng in Atlanta Highlights Personalities and Events

In Atlanta, Homer George of the Birmingham Age-Herald discusses trade ties between Atlanta and Birmingham and praises Atlanta as a purchasing center. Columbus visitors John McKee and M. Thibodeau recount fire experiences and Philippine service, while Young Shore Acres entertains with impersonations. Various figures from Atlanta society, theatre, and nearby cities are noted at the Aragon and Kimball hotels, including musicians, actors, and business leaders.

Homer George The Constitution Birmingham Age- Herald Atlanta George Alabama Birmingham John McKee Columbus Gelders Hotel Joyner

Revival and public affairs vie for attention in Atlanta

Short items from Atlanta note Spalding recovering from appendicitis, a lively First Methodist revival with Dr McFerrin’s sermon, and multiple public events. Other items include a Confederate veteran funeral, court actions, police training, garden losses from a cold snap, and upcoming meetings on church and city matters.

First Methodist Church Byrd J. P. McFerrin Birmingham J. E. Dickey

Good Roads Movement Urges Georgia Progress

Timely discussion by Georgia editors argues for ongoing support of the good roads movement. The piece notes roads as essential to progress, linking farmers to markets and towns with improved travel, economy, and social benefits while urging steady advancement of road-building in Houston County.

Houston County

War Revenue Repeal Bill Advances in Senate Finance Committee

Washington March 18 The senate finance committee concluded consideration of the war revenue repeal bill and will report favorably removing all taxes from the War Revenue Act. The only changes are linguistic to ensure this result, including a tobacco tax fix at 6 cents per pound. Also noted is the Privileges and Elections committee beginning debate on a direct popular election for U.S. senators with limited progress.

Severe Finance Committee Washington Senate Committee On Finance Senates Committee On Prvileges and Elections Toaaly House

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