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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
4
The London Office of The Constitution located in Trafalgar Buildings Trafalgar Square opens its reading and reception room to visitors without special invitation. George M. S. Morton is the London representative of this paper.
Notice to Subscribers from Constitution Publishing Co lists travel agents and city collectors for Alabama items and rates. The page comments on Senator Beveridge of Indiana and his planned oratory on Porto Rico free trade, criticizing Republican morality and the era's political shifts without graphic detail.
The Constitution argues against renewed agitation over voter registration in Georgia. It reports the state Democratic Committee in March set a simple duty: fix date for the state convention and primary, ensure only qualified voters participate, and safeguard interests. The May 15 primary is final. Georgians are urged to register and qualify, casting their votes for representatives from senate to local offices.
A Wilsonian critique attacks Indiana Senator Beveridge and Senator Hanna over free trade with Porto Rico. The piece mocks the notion of conscience versus expediency, alleging Beveridge abandons principle to appease party leaders. It contrasts Des Moines civic will with Washington influence of trusts and protected interests.
City Recorder Broyles argues for individual curfew responsibility urging each head of household to curb children’s street time. He warns state reliance erodes personal duty and highlights family life as source of lifelong joy and reform. The piece contrasts private effort with public remedy.
Letters from the public urge Georgia county improved highways for tax savings and productivity. Advocates cite oil-treated dirt roads as economical, citing Southern California examples, smoother surfaces, reduced mud, and long-term durability. The piece praises The Atlanta Constitution for foresight on cotton market insights and infrastructure policy.
The Hostan Herat features Senator Bacon from Georgia as one of the best southern senators elected since the Civil War. A movement to back Fleming G. duBignon for Bacon's seat did not proceed as duBignon declines candidacy. Bacon, while not perfect on currency, is viewed as a strong, statesmanlike figure.
The Atlanta Constitution is praised as a fearless champion of democratic principles in the south. Its editorials support farmers against cotton combines and credit The Constitution with halting Neill and McCormick Price & Co. and saving millions for southern cotton producers. The piece extols the newspaper as an excellent weekly worth subscribing to for every home.
Thomasville reads that Dewey will not visit Atlanta as Atlanta readers are told that the city is preparing a major effort for an upcoming event. The snippet hints at political hustle and media framing, with local voices weighing implications of the expected turnout.
Albany Herald notes Savannah artillery adds luster to Dewey era while Atlanta hosts varied political and social snippets. Macon News extends condolences, Rome Tribune questions Atlanta welcomes for Dewey, and Whitsett Courier depicts John Griffin burying Big Kruer with theatrical care. Waycross Herald praises two men for aiding a feverish tramp, names omitted.
A Georgian, Charley Echols, had his five year prison sentence commuted to a fine after governor action. His employer, a longtime mentor and friend, refused to accept his resignation and offered support, including a leave of absence. The piece also notes reactions to The Topeka Capital experiment and a New York trial of James Kellogg tied to the Dean Company swindle, with commentary from Atlanta observers and local business figures.
A death near Anderson in Columbia County prompts inquiry into whether Sam Johnson set himself ablaze or if his wife or sons-in-law killed him. Reports describe Johnson fleeing his cabin engulfed in fire as kerosene-soaked clothing burned him, with authorities treating it as a possible crime and not clear self harm.
A rear collision on the Ocala to Homosassa line near Gulf Junction, one mile south of Dunnellon, killed C D Cotney of Americus Georgia and injured J M Benton, engineer on the Homosassa train, who died shortly after. Both engines were smashed and Benton suffered a broken foot and back sprain.
Rapid transportation for mineral products prompts a charter filing for the Atlanta Stone Mountain and Dahlonega railroad to run from the city to Stone Mountain via Lithonia granite quarries and gold counties. Prominent Stone Mountain and Dahlonega business leaders back the project to expand markets for Georgia mineral interests and foster regional development. The line would not infringe existing charters, construction to begin soon, and capital stock plans were increased to 2 million dollars with a charter expected shortly. The Midville Swainsboro and Red Bluff line name was changed to the Atlantic and Gulf Line. The Augusta to Florida line rights were previously secured.
In Raleigh Minnesota on March 20 special report says Tom Jones alias Farrer, a colored man, was sentenced to be hanged privately on May 4 for murdering and burning Ella Jones and five of her children, one of them his own. The sensational trial concluded with a first degree verdict after a juror briefly reconsidered.
Franklin Superior Court, meeting under Judge R B Russell, adjourned after a busy session with one murder verdict against Ed Knox, who shot Jules Thompson in November. Jury recommended imprisonment. a new trial motion was raised. Judge Russell departed for home amid talk he may not announce U S Senate candidacy. Local announces include J M Ayers seeking state senator, with W H Cobb, L J McConnell, and Rev J Z Goode also eyeing the seat. Grand jury praised Solicitor General Colmel Hy Branc for re-election. county road dereliction cited. Tugalo Association building plan approved by Golucke & Stewart. new building underway this year.
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