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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
5
Notices warn subscribers of agents and rates, urge caution against paying others, and stress parental responsibility in guiding children’s reading choices. The article cites Professor Branson on children’s classics and laments parental neglect, urging active involvement to shape youth values.
The piece argues parents must supply books and home guidance as the core of a child’s education. It laments reliance on schools for religious and moral training and warns that without home discipline boys succumb to temptation. It urges cultivating taste for good books and high ideals.
The Philadelphia Press and Wanamaker debate southern election frauds and calls for a constitutional convention. The piece cites padded lists, fake voters, and reform proposals, contrasting Georgia primaries with Pennsylvania practices and predicting continued scrutiny of votes in May.
Summary of General Piet Joubert's death and its impact on the South African conflict. The text notes his early war successes gave his followers strength and his enemies fear, and suggests his death may simplify settlement of the war. It references his leadership during initial engagements and his continued guerrilla potential despite setbacks.
The text notes that the name of General Joubert will be added to a list of men who fought for minority causes. It says they aroused romantic interest but stood in the way of development and had to stand aside.
Dr Newell Dwight Hillis, pastor of Plymouth church, is accused by Presbyterian clergymen of opposing core church grounds while remaining in its livery. Debate centers on his dissent and Plymouth’s continued support, amid calls for expulsion and questions of representative authority.
Albert Howell Jr proposes a new feature for the Interstate fair a week of novelty races between modern locomotion forms. He envisions automobile bicycle and electric car contests at Piedmont park track with public interest and large crowds. The plan aims to replace stereotyped exhibitions with fresh entertainment inviting Amusement Committee approval.
Death of W. C. Sanders draws regret from Atlanta and the south. A leading expert in cotton, he helped rebuild commercial handling after the war and strengthened the southern market. He was genial, steadfast, and deeply devoted to friends and community. His loss is felt widely.
The senate failed to confirm W. D. Bynum as general appraiser of the port of New York on Wednesday. Democrats opposed him as not truly a Democrat, having aligned with gold Democrats then with Republicans, while McKinley nominated him, arguing the post should go to a Democrat. The piece criticizes political tactics as exposing McKinley’s supposed “small politics.”
The article traces how nations rise or fall with spoken language shifts. It notes French declined as diplomacy since 1870 when Bismarck argued German sufficed. German contributed to change though it did not replace French. Commercial activity drives a language’s fortunes, with Greece, Latin, and other tongues fading as markets and media evolve.
A historical survey traces how languages expanded across centuries from early counts to the nineteenth century. It notes French peaking in early times, German and Russian growth, and the late-century dominance of English with 116 million speakers, while Spanish and Italian show growth but uncertain permanence.
In Atlanta the industrial commission heard Former Mayor George U Willyer argue that extravagance, not trusts, sparked the past three panics. He warned prosperity invites danger from politicians and schemers who siphon public gains, noting tariff talk on Porto Rico as a warning sign. His remarks tie national wealth to vigilance against public plunder and fraudulent politics.
A long critique argues that children’s minds must be trained with noble books rather than sensational juvenile titles. It urges parental guidance, home rule, and selective reading, listing for readers many classic works deemed edifying and suitable for youth.
Editor Constitution proposes an annual Atlanta fall fair to showcase Georgia resources with a broad exposition. Suggested features include auto exhibitions, speed contests, and races among cars, horses, and bicycles to attract Southern crowds and manufacturer participation. Albert Howell Jr pledges $50 to the guarantee fund.
Miss Janie McBryde of Cumberland County North Carolina who has married Lieutenant Alexander Williams United States Army learned her wedding trunk lost since November had been mixed with an opera troupe’s baggage. The trunk was carried to New York then sent back to Red Springs North Carolina where it lay until recognition by a bride’s friend. A lawsuit against the Southern railroad over the trunk’s contents may continue.
General Powell Clayton American ambassador back from the United States says both parties are preparing for a hard campaign. He reports Republicans are satisfied with McKinley’s record and Democrats favor expansion, naming Sewall and Sibley as expansion advocates. He predicts Bryan as Democratic standard bearer but believes McKinley will be renominated and re-elected with a larger popular vote.
Governor Steunenberg of Idaho explicitly denies a published claim that he wrote to Representative Dick in October assuming full responsibility for Idaho’s disorders and absolving federal authorities. He states he never wrote to Dick or any Ohio political official and rejects similar inquiries about Hanna or Hobcock.
Wilmington N C March The hearing before Master James E B Shepherd on railroad tax assessment cases was continued until a date to be named later. Representatives of private corporations refused to produce books, delaying the case as railroad defendants seek proof their properties are not assessed at actual value. The matter is referred to Judge Simonton for decision.
The Duke of Connaught, commander of the forces in Ireland, completed his military inspection and was entertained today by the sheriffs of Cork. He expressed pleasure at having visited Ireland and thanked the hosts for the reception.
Washington March 2 after four days of debate the house passed the army appropriation bill with slight changes. An amendment opens soldiers homes to officers and men incapacitated by service in the Spanish war. Other provisions authorize extra pay for certain volunteers and regulars, and extend eligibility for home admission to more veterans. The contested election case White vs Boreing was decided in favor of Boreing. The house adjourned at 4 33 p m.
Mrs. Clay wife of a senator and her children left for Marietta today to be with their youngest son who is ill with his grandmother. Howard and Bartlett, both reported improving and able to reach their families as new postmaster appointments were noted.
Washington March 28 Senate commerce committees heard 16 representatives from Bradstreet and Dun & Bradstreet agencies oppose a 203000 grant for Philadelphia commercial museum. They argued the museum competes with private data services and criticized state department support as a misallocation of public funds.
Attorney General Griggs instructed the district attorney to seek a continuation of the Lake City lynching trial at the next term. Thirteen white citizens faced the murder of the Lake City postmaster, a mistrial resulted, and the crippled family of the victim now appeals for support as the prosecution’s chances fade.
Admiral Farquhar and staff aboard the flagship New York arrive off Pensacola bar from Galveston aboard the battles Texas and the gunboat Machias. The fleet proceeds to enter the harbor tomorrow morning.
A brick residence at Third Avenue and Twelfth Street, once part of the G. P. Swift estate, suffered a major fire today. Roof damaged and furniture values estimated between 3000 and 4000 dollars. The blaze began around noon with unclear origin. House insured for 5000 dollars with Southern Mutual of Athens. furniture insured for 300 dollars. occupancy listed as Mr. and Mrs. Byle and Mr. BW nearby.
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