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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1900

Page

5

London Office Reading and Reception in Trafalgar Square

The London Office of The Constitution held a reading and reception at Trafalgar Buildings in Trafalgar Square. An invitation was extended to all visitors to London to explore the facilities and the Constitution office. George T.tonton is listed as the London representative of the paper.

Trafalgar Buildings Trafalgar Square London Ant Constitution Office MIt_ GEO Tionton Aly Daggerel Randon

Notice to Subscribers from Constitution Publishing Co

Notice to subscribers lists traveling representatives for soliciting many names and appointed city collectors. It warns readers not to pay terms and outlines subscription options for Daily with Sunday and other editions. Includes post office entry and advertising managers Nichols and Holliday for territory outside Atlanta.

WW. Pverrey Charles HL Donnelly A T. Cain LB. Witscox T. B. Cargieil Macrine Mona Alabama M. J. Willingham J. M. Jackson Messrs R. Gb. Canfermes T. Carter Claude Virgin Constitution Publishing CO Postoffice Atlanta Nichols & Holliday Constitution Building

The Registration Rolls in Georgia in 1900

Atlanta echoes a mass enrollment as the Georgia Democratic Party readies for the 1900 elections. The piece lauds the primary system, solvent voters, and popular expression, noting white rule as a Georgia tradition while stressing orderly registration and political action. The article highlights county and agricultural turnout and the shift from mass meetings to popular instruction.

Democratic Party of Georgia Fulton John B. Gordon Charles I. Crisp Bacon Voice of Georgia Democratic Party

Primary shift reshapes Georgia politics and turnout

The essay argues Georgia voters must qualify in advance for a wide slate of offices, turning the May 5 enrollment into a potential record turnout. It notes broad county participation, with most counties embracing primaries as the regular election and predicts renewed enthusiasm in two years.

Georga United States Georgia

Attack on the Army by General Greely

General A W Greely challenges the entire army service calling it incompetent and political. He argues reform would cost lives and wealth and advocates weeding out incompetent officers to resemble the German army. The piece condemns oil men in the military and calls for Greely to be sent north.

Signal Service Army United States Army General Greely United States Greely Chadwick Navy Secretary Root Land Service North Pole

Cotton Manufacturing in Piedmont Seen as New Rival to New England

An article discussing Frank Leak’s Philadelphia presentation on northern textile origins and the Piedmont South as a future cotton powerhouse. It contrasts New England’s shift from farming to mills with southern towns like Columbus and Augusta poised as key outposts where fertile lands, water power, and capital will foster a growing cotton district.

Piedmont South New England Manufacturers’ Club Philadelphia Frank Leal Leak Atlanta Northeast New Union Columbus Augusta

Mills and Labor Shift in Piedmont Regions Rise

Thug Mr Leak argues Piedmont residents leaving scrubby farms for mill work thrive as mills along the Piedmont Air-Line from Danville to Atlanta draw labor from surrounding districts. He notes Georgia and Alabama parallel to the Carolinas, with cotton supply and freight advantages shaping factory growth and social transformation toward wealth and industrial leadership.

Leak Piedmont Region Landa Piedmont Air-Line Danville Atlanta North South Carolina eGorgia Alabama Mississippi Georgia Northeern Carolinas Smith Carolina Bavannah Hrunswick Charleston North Carolina South New England United States

Georgia Notes on Whitcomb and March Sociability

Fragment from a Southern newspaper reflecting on James Whitcomb Riley and poetical obituaries, with excerpts on sociable spring in Georgia. Includes comments on Atlanta literary figures, dialect pieces, and rural life verses about farm work and plowing.

Letter on American saloons in the Philippines sparks moral debate

Willa A.osporn writes to the Constitution denouncing the spread of liquor to Manila under US troops. He cites testimonies by officers and missionaries criticizing saloon expansion, urges accountability of the commander in chief, and contrasts American actions with British restraint under Lord Kitchener. He invokes Nathan’s parable and warns of divine judgment.

Saloonsini Manila Corevalenca Equor Sehurman Philippine Commission Socom Philippines Wothipe Frank M. Wells Regiment of Tennessee Volunteers Washington BE. Hearne Iowa Young Men's Christian Association Sinon Judas Incarlot Benedict Arnold England David Nathan David Ravare Fomache Springfield Republican Republican United States Wiliam Mefister Heaven Kitchener Willa

Bibi at the Grand a Charity Toy Comedy

An enthusiastic Grand audience enjoyed Bibi a Comedy of Toys last night. The matinee today at 2:30 benefits the maternity ward at Grady Hospital, with Atlanta ladies organizing an event of dance and decoration to please all ages. A full house is expected for the afternoon performance.

Grady Hospital Atlanta

Taking Care of Herself At The New York Theater

A young woman confronted an ill advised escort after discovering the play was unsuitable. She defended herself with a fierce street row, striking him twice in the face as he tried to pressure entry to the hansom. The event ends with her carriage retrieval and the man fading away.

New York Lsten Lhus Elona Burnham Wallack's Thirteenth Street

Iron Pipe Order Sends Bessemer Company Busy

The Central Foundry Company of Besseer is filling a large iron pipe order for Honolulu Hawaii. Pipe shipment will move across the continent via San Francisco. The firm has also received a big eastern order and is kept very busy.

Honolulu Birmingham Ala Central Foundry Company of Besseer San Francisco

Eclipses of the Sun as Viewed in Former Times

The piece surveys historic solar eclipses, noting May 28 eclipse plans, early predictions, and public reactions. It recounts events from Confucius era through European ninth century, 1715 London doomsday fears, the 1780 American expedition, and notable eclipses in 1869 and 1886, ending with awe and fear greeting totality.

Chicago Times-Herald America Spain United States Southern Railway New Orleans Norfolk Confucius Europe Louis Bavaria Mpinning London California Manitoba South America England France Italy Great Britain Pacifi Ocean Australia Alaska Chilkat Benjamin Price United States Coast Survey Bata

Atlanta and Georgia notes hint at crops and travels

Mark Hardin predicts a dandy peach crop in Cobb county while newspapers debate his meaning. Reports mention electric car plans from Atlanta to Marietta and crowds from Atlanta on Sundays. Jim Riley visits Atlanta with literary figures, while a wealthy Atlanta woman funds a Bible Institute. Confederate veteran support and hypnotism for detectives are noted amid regional chatter.

Rome Tribune Mark Hardin Cobb County Savannah Marietta Journal Atlanta Austell Kenneraw Mountain Rockmart Jim Riley Indiana Joe Harris Jim Joe Cedartown Louisville Madison Advance-Courier Leh G. Broughton Avlanta Bible Institute Baptist Tabernacle Ringgold New South James Whitcomb Riley Frank Blanton Stanton

Georgia State Political Gossip and Health Board Debate

State Board of Health action is urged by Governor Candler with support from the Medical Association. Candidates like Colonel Joseph N Wherton circulate among friends in Hawkinsville. Local races feature Seaton Grantland’s senate nomination met with disapproval in Spalding county as Butts resists delegate backing.

State Board of Health Hawkinsville News and Dispatch Governe Candler Hap The Medical Association Butts Lawrenceville News and Herald Seaton Grantland Spalding County Spalding Fayette

Assassination in Murray County Stuns Local Citizenry

Harris Bramlett, a well known Murray County resident, was shot while plowing his field on a recent evening. The assassin remains unknown and a suspect list has not been released. Local officials urge calm as investigations proceed.

Summerville Harris Bramlett Murray County Atlanta Marietta Journal

Fifty Seventh Annual Florida Episcopal Council Meets in Tallahassee

The fifty seventh annual council of the Protestant Episcopal church for Florida convened at St John’s cathedral Tallahassee with Bishop Edwin Gardner Weed presiding. Bishop William Gray of the South Florida missionary jurisdiction attended as a guest. The gathering lists numerous Florida clergy from Pensacola Gainesville Jacksonville St Augustine and other cities. The bishop’s address and reports cover diocese condition and missionary work with the next annual meeting planned for St Augustine.

Tallahassee Fla Protestant Episcopal Church For the Discess of J. R. Bicknell Pensacola W. H. Ter Pow. Cassey St. Nietslas W. Curmour Gainesville Cu Grubb Jake F. R. Holeman Cedar Key Edward E. Johnson Bouth Jacksonville C. Leman MrDougal Mileton D. D. Moore Palatka W. Shields J. Speight Gainesvile C M. Sturces St. Je GH. Ward Crescent City R. H. Weller Jacksonville A. B. Whitcombe Brooke G. White I Jacksonvile G. W. Southwell Hishop Gray St Augustine

To Place Spanish Cannon in Birmingham Parks

Arrangements are under way to signal the opening days of the Elks fair on May 1 with ceremonies marking the placing of a Spanish cannon captured from a cruiser. The city received the cannon from the Navy Department recently and it will be properly mounted and driven.

Birmingham Elks Poate Thann Navy Department

The Star of Hope Poem Fragment from Atlanta

Poem titled The Star of Hope speaks of enduring hope amid hardship with lines urging travelers and weary souls to cheer, survive, and find brighter days beyond today. The piece is attributed to Percy B of Atlanta Georgia, with a pagination note 7 RIDG and 8. PERCY B.

Percy Atlanta

Massive County Registrations Shape Primary Day

The county registrar reports about 11 000 names on the rolls with hopes of reaching 11 148 as the busiest registration day in years. Officials note heavy activity at sub-stations and a rush of last-minute registrations despite some duplications and last-minute entries. Local offices anticipate a large turnout and emphasize accuracy in the final voter books.

Matered Silverman Lawler Harris Cmice Reying

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