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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
9
The uniform rate of five dollars a year for The Bally Constitution six days a week and seven dollars a year for The Daily Constitution and The Sunday Constitution and The Sunny South will apply without exception. No traveling agent or solicitor is authorized to take subscriptions for The Constitution at any less rate.
Traveling representatives named W. H. Overby B P Guinn W G McNelley and B M Pack solicitors T. H. Bunt L. J. Loving city collectors James T. Carter and Claude A. Virgin warn subscribers to pay only the publisher and avoid other solicitors or collectors.
The article reports on a Los Angeles federation debate over admitting colored women into the General Federation of Women's Clubs. A compromise would move decisions to state federations, reflecting a states rights approach praised by The Philadelphia Press. It notes southern opposition and potential national impact on suffrage and social equality.
The Augusta Chronicle urges Georgia antitrust action against beef monopolies. It argues the attorney general need not secure detained evidence and that local chambers of commerce or boards of trade should supply data to found proceedings. The piece cites a Supreme Court view that while Calvin law may be unconstitutional, common law principles still restrain combinations.
The writer asserts packers conspired to raise meat prices, arguing such combines violate public policy and can be restrained by injunction. They cite Jacobs case dicta, urge the Georgia attorney general to pursue a proper case, hoping for action to curb the alleged market monster.
The president airs a bold plan to push Cuba relief through Congress amid Cuba negotiations. Secretary Root and President Palma have met. Root travels to Cuba to confer with General Wood. A Cuban treaty, favoring relief and administration aims, is prepared for ratification by Congress.
A 19th century critique argues that Jeter C. Pritchard, elected from North Carolina to the U S Senate, is a mediocre, harmful figure. It laments his partisan attacks, calls his speech venomous, and urges retirement to a western valley locale to end his public career. The piece frames his career as flawed and warns against federal appointments that might prolong his influence.
A fiery address condemns Pritchard as unworthy of mention alongside honorable state and national leaders, urging repudiation of him and the party linked as his godfather. The speech lauds those who have served North Carolina and the nation.
A Georgia inked collage scoops politics with Lodge remarks on the Philippines and a verse about a dollar and a daisy. The item blends a critical political flourish by Senator Lodge with lyrical pieces on Georgia weather and rural life, reflecting a newspaper’s mixed cultural and political chatter.
Milledgeville Ga May 6 special The Woman's Christian Temperance Union opened its nineteenth annual convention at the First Baptist church with officers appointed including Mrs Jennie Hart Sibley of Union Point. Miss Jackson of New London Ky urged inebriate asylum creation. Mayor Julius A Horne delivered the welcome address as Mrs R Ve Fiarde responded.
A party of capitalists from New Jersey Pennsylvania and Virginia visited Tallapoosa Georgia for several days. Notable members includedGeorge O Vanderbilt Henry B Bayless Thomas B Usher W J Cahill R H Page L G Lewis H A Martin R G Dennis A B Ely H B Harricup G W Allen and George Opdyke. Mayor W W Summertiin welcomed them in Atlanta and they enjoyed a several day camp life before departing. they expressed satisfaction with conditions and made liberal investments.
Waycross Ga May 6 Special Following up the elaborate programme in Protestant churches Sunday under the auspic of the local Young Men's Christian Association the institute day trained officers committeemen and active members It is a new feature designed as a training school for officers and members conducted by trained leaders Dr A M William left for Dallas to attend the general conference at Episcopal church south for several weeks Rev Weston presiding elder and Rev Mathew of Trinity church will conduct church services while he is away
A night attempt to crack the iron safe at Moultrie postoffice ended with a gunfight as the burglar fired at Officer Owen who returned fire. The thief escaped. little money was found and the criminal’s identity remains unknown.
An ex-legislator living near Tallakas Colquitt county saw his barn burn last night with all forage three fine mules and two horses lost. Officials say the fire was incendiary and Brice's rounds were sent from Tallakas to track the blaze. The trail led to a local negro church where a protracted meeting was under way.
Savannah May 6 Special A meeting of the first district congressional committee was held in Savannah today It was decided to hold a convention for the district in Statesboro on June 5 and at Liahona Colonel R E Lester nominated to succeed himself in congress No other aspirants for the position have appeared D B Groover of Statesboro was made chairman of the meeting today
At the county commissioners meeting a resolution was adopted to hold a bond election on June 5 to decide whether the county should issue four percent gold bonds totaling 240,000 for a new courthouse. The bonds would mature in thirty years. Architects plans were reviewed and Lockwood Bros. of Columbus were finally chosen. The new courthouse will be built on the site of the old structure.
Chinese minister Wu Ting-fang will address Atlanta on May 29 under the library association auspices after visiting Charleston and Milledgeville. He leaves Washington May 6 and travels south to deliver speeches, with receptions planned in Atlanta.
Augusta Ga May 6 The grand jury urged passage of a bill to abolish the county fee system and fix salaries for all county officers in Richmonds superior court Sol Dunn a new gro was convicted of murder without recommendation Dunn shot Ed Springs at White Jays bar on Marbury Street after a dispute Springs died at once on the scene
The American Pipe and Foundry Company files articles in the probate court in Birmingham. Capital stock $100,000. incorporators W. J. Long T Huff man and H. G. Mead. Principal business in Bessemer. aims to manufacture iron pipe hydrants valves car wheels and other foundry work. May also mine coal and other minerals and run commissaries. Long recently won a $40,000 sewer contract in Bessemer.
The Citizens' Bank of Barnesville received its charter and opened for business in Barnesville GA on May 6. Capital stock stands at 325000. Officers include President J W Cabaniss and Cashier C H Humphrey, with directors J W Cabaniss C H Humphrey J C Callier V O Marshburn J L Pitts T W Cochran J M Means R B Spencer and T J Peeples.
Savannah Georgia hosts a state and interstate rifle shoot. A meeting of Savannah military officers and interested individuals will be held tomorrow night to arrange details. The plans will not affect the state show to be held in Macon in June. Colonel P. W. Meldrim is calling the meeting.
Walter Hendrix 14 and Bud Kent 20 vanished from Sarkent on April 2. Last heard from they were in Bremen. J J Hendrix, father of the younger boy, offers a 10 dollar reward for their arrest.
The committee on plans for the First Baptist church in New Birmingham Alabama has adopted a brown stone design quarried near Birmingham. The project will cost a new complete 40000 dollars and the church will serve as a new house of worship.
The Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star opened its regular annual session at Masonic hall in Pennille Georgia. Reports from grand officers show encouraging growth and good financial condition. The first day closed with an elaborate banquet hosted by the local chapter.
At the Carrellton courthouse voters heard Professor Li. TM. Steed speak in his bid for county representative in the next general assembly. He is described as a polished speaker advocating educational qualifications and a vigorous campaign.
At 2 am Monday the Hurst hotel in Bayboro burned, with all furniture clothing and valuables lost. A cook named George Ellison is suspected. he was arrested en route to Carusele after being found with cash on him. Losses include $600 insured for the building and $3800 for Hurst’s furniture. total guest losses estimated between 2000 and 2500.
Tuscaloosa announces the Alabama Barge Coal Company forming a vast river trade network. John and W J Kelly report a $3,000,000 capital, option on Lake Borgne canal for $490,000, and plans to build 600 barges. Output aims at 4000 tons per month rising to 4000 tons daily with coal timber and cotton shipments via five New Orleans steamship firms.
The Alabama grand lodge of Knights of Pythias met in Montgomery with full attendance. Officers elected include W. C. Black as grand chancellor J. B. Ellis grand vice chancellor J. H. Donahoo grand keeper of records and seals J. M. Donnelly grand master of the exchequer F. H. Nichols grand prelate Thomas E. Knight grand master at arms B. C. Jones grand inner guard and S. L. Blach grand outer guard. A year ago’s $2 per capita contribution to the Hot Springs sanitarium was repealed and a Pythian temple in the state will be discussed tomorrow.
The twenty-first annual Alabama Pharmaceutical Association session begins in Birmingham at the Commercial club rooms with President T W Peagler presiding. Mayor Drennen will greet delegates and W B Bingham will respond as the convention runs tomorrow and Thursday. Governor Jelks orders immediate removal of Sloss Company state convicts from Coalburg, while county convicts stay longer until new mines are ready.
The commission to procure a silver service for the battle ship Alabama today set the contract to Zadelk of Mobile at 3000 dollars. It is hoped to present the ship at Mobile this summer.
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