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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1900

Page

5

London Office of The Constitution in Trafalgar Square

The Constitution Publishing Co announces a London office in Trafalgar buildings Trafalgar Square with reading and reception rooms and invites Southerners to use the facilities. It lists postage rates United States Canada Mexico and foreign rates and provides travel representatives and city collectors nationwide.

London The Constitution Trafalgar Buildings Trafalgar Square Constitution Office Geoms Horton Canada Mexico Travetlog W. H. Qrabbey Charles H Donnelly Mogsie al, Cannon James T Carter Claude A. Virgin Constitution Publishing CO Aoe

Terms to Subscribers for Sunday Edition Ad Rates

Terms to subscribers list subscription options with Sunday one year at 800 dollars and six months at 400 dollars. Mentions edition single year and weekly one year. Indicates postal registration in Atlanta Georgia and notes Nichols & Holliday as sole advertising managers for territory outside Atlanta.

Ally Postoffice Atlaita Nichols & Holliday Constitution Building Atlanta

Georgia Primary Plan Advances in Chatham County

Atlanta May 11 1900 editorial urges Georgia to adopt a primary system. It applauds Chatham County for settling its local affairs without state intervention and calls for managers to be virtuous, nonpartisan, and fair, ensuring equal treatment for all candidates on the roll. It notes Fulton County's example and lauds Mr Osborne for stepping back to avoid bias.

Chatham County State Executive Committee Georgia Fulton W. W. Osborne Bcme Chatham

Humane stance for workers and railways praised by constitution

The piece argues workers’ leverage rests on labor withdrawal and emphasizes humane treatment by corporations. It lauds the Southern railway for a humane declaration and warns against blacklisting as harmful to both workers and the community. A telegraph operator's duty to return to work is cited as an example.

Southern Railway

New Yorks Doubtful Political Pulse Shapes 1890s Debate

The World argues New York swings between parties, with Democratic leaders in the state determined to uphold a strong platform. It notes past shifts amid prosperity threats and urges Democrats to remain united at Kansas City. The piece concludes that New York voters favor the Democrats and that only Democrats should lead.

New York Mckinley Republic Prag United States Kansas City Union New York State

Lord Salisbury Attacks Home Rule With War Parallels

Lord Salisbury criticised home rule at a Primrose League meeting, drawing parallels between the Transvaal war and Ireland. He warned of a disloyal government in Ireland arming against Britain, urged skepticism toward independence, and noted the queen's shamrock display and planned visit to loyal Irish subjects amid rising Irish enthusiasm.

Lord Salisbury Primrose League South Africa Transvaal Ireland Gladstone Egypt Foreign Office St. Patrick's

England must earn loyalty through law and unity

The piece argues that Victoria’s loyalists betray Salisbury, renewing the Irish question and home rule as a turning issue. It warns that England’s missteps risk grave consequences unless the opposition remedies them, noting Ireland could supply soldiers yet must avoid grandiose displays. It urges peaceful, brave Ireland relations and a firmer loyalty law.

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The Colored Problem in the North and South

The piece argues the color question is a northern issue despite southern handling. It recalls John Brown’s anniversary protests in Trenton and recounts incidents of racial discrimination in Illinois New York Boston and other cities. It notes the Afro-American Council formation to pursue equal rights and urges self and regional accountability.

New England Ilinois New York Boston John Brown Trenton N. J W. L. Roundtree African Methodist Episcopal Church J. L. Barton Union Church James H. Rodgers North

Mother Hubbards Test Prudes in Athletic Parade

A heated letter disputes the athletic clubs costumes as prudish over practical, arguing private attire should be undisputed and comparing objections to intrusive censoriousness. The piece mocks meddling critics and suggests athletes wear Mother Hubbards to avoid scrutiny.

Mother Hubbards Athletic Association Blass

Bishop Nelson's Reform Plot Divides Georgia Diocese

The indorcement of a proposition to split the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Georgia by Bishop Nelson signals a new era and growth for the church. His role in ceding a portion of his territory is seen as progressive, uniting the state’s faithful and elevating religious education as a cornerstone of citizenship.

Nelson Georgia Mintensa

Candidacies Stir Georgia House Race In Richmond Split

Richmond polling fractions shift as Martin V. Calvin enters the house race amid delays in notifying voters. M. V. Galvin and G. G. Johnson gain support while Solicitor General Charley Brand faces no opposition. Primary dates span May 16 in several counties, with mass meetings planned in others and a call for uniform ballot adherence. A bizarre letter to Governor Candler from Chatterton, Virginia, alleges a fire demon rumor concerning a Georgia church and prompts official inquiry.

Martin V. Calvin Richmond House of Representatives M. V. Galvin Haa House Mag G. G. Johnson General Assembly Jeffergon County Assembly Charley Brattd Solicitor Brand Banks Jackson and Clarke Walton and Gwinnett Statehouse Oconee Franklin State Democratic Committee Brown Candler Chatterton Georgia St. Stephens George Grayson Gander Sit. Stephens Church Georg Iown Yale Avery Ana Mies

Triangular contest for northern circuit judgeship in Gibert County

In Hibert Georgia on May 7, local readers review a three way race for the northern circuit judgeship with Joseph N. Worley Horace B M Holden and incumbent Regs all seeking the bench. Also three candidates for the northern circuit solicitorship Van Durzer Meadow and Lewis campaign vigorously amid a heated senatorial fight between Swift and Lang impacting candidate prospects.

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Southern Lyceum Bureau forecasts brighter lecture season

The Southern Lyceum Bureau in Louisville reports a brighter outlook for next year with many courses planned across Georgia and nearby towns. Notable speakers include De Matt, Gunzaulls, Hillis, Stafford, John Temple Graves, Garrett Servis, and others. White voters’ attitudes toward reform and suffrage are debated, with comments from A. F. P. Fuller and Raleigh editor Josephus Daniels. Daniels notes Louisiana and North Carolina suffrage experiments and a likely Aycock governorship. Captain W. K. Kincaid of Griffin, a cotton manufacturer, was in Atlanta yesterday.

Coldwell Southern Lyceum Bureau Louisville Lyceum St. Athin Aflente Augusta Macon Savannah Waycross Val- Gosto Americas Columbus Athens Marietta Rome Carteraville Montgomery Birmingham Charleston Columbia Spartanburg Green Ville Knoxville Nashville Routham Lyceum Josephus Daniels Raleigh News and Observer Atlanta Louisiana Daniels New Orleana Baton Rouge

Pearson Wins NC Seat After Narrow House Vote

Washington May 10 The House unseated Democrat Crawford of North Carolina by two votes and seated Republican Pearson, also of North Carolina, in a tight contest. Debate featured lengthy remarks from Linney and Crawford about fraud claims and regional politics, with the final roll call showing a one vote margin for the majority resolutions and Pearson taking the oath of office.

Washington House Crawford North Carolina Pearson Linney Jack Pennsylvania Tolcalla Goting Ninth North Carolina Ninth Hancock Cleveland Drawford Pritchard Democrata Russell Mr. Linney Aga March Hare Congress Kitching North Varonia Tawney Fitzgerald Massachusetts Lovering Tompkins New York Treasury Eee

Deweys In Nashville For May Festival Welcome

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey visit Nashville for a May festival and a grand reception at the Vendome theater. A floral parade through the city features a Carried Cavalry cannon captured at Cavite and First Tennessee veterans. Mrs. Dewey attends a Maxwell House breakfast hosted by Mrs. Benton McMillin as crowds cheer the distinguished guests.

Nashville Tenn Dewey Vendome Theater Fisk University Maxwell House Benton McMillin Centennial Park McMilin Cavite Tennessee Volunteer Regiment Philippines Tracy Childers Albert Baylesa Alvin Gillen Nore Jackson Anal

CHATTANOOGA CARNIVAL NAMES QUEEN AT BALl

Chattanooga Tenn May 10 Beautiful weather marked the fourth day of the spring carnival with governors visiting and graves of Confederate soldiers decorated. At p.m Miss Julia Leach was crowned queen of the festival at the auditorium followed by the Baldur ball at the opera house revealing Hon Charles H Evans as Baldur. Tomorrow features Georgia and Alabama entertainment and a second coronation at the auditorium.

Lulis Leach Chattanooga Tenn Julia Leach Baldur Opera House King Baldur Charles H. Evans Georgia Alabama

Souvenir for Southern Presbytery Assembly in Atlanta

An elegant souvenir book prepared by the Atlanta Presbyterian Publishing Company under Mr EB Clarke Jr ahead of the General Assembly in Atlanta next Thursday. The volume includes historical and descriptive information on Presbyterianism in Atlanta, with half-tone illustrations of churches and pastors, plus views of local buildings, parks, and points of interest.

E. ¥. Clarke, Jr General Assembly Southern Presbyterian Church Atlanta Atlanta Presbyterian Publishing Company EB. ¥. Clarke Sania Anova Pope Area Assembly

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Jumped from a Moving Train near Smithville

An incident on the Central train occurred at 9:30 Sunday when Cooper Darter, a well-known man of Smithville, boarded the train with two young friends for a short ride and jumped from the moving car, affecting activities near Americus.

Americus Times-Recorder Americus Smithville Miles Foster Central Cooper Darter Said

Monster Hog Weighed At West Mill In County

Valdosta Georgia Times reports a record monster hog from the southern part of the county was weighed this week at Wests mill, marking a notable agricultural curiosity for local readers.

Valdosta West

Endicott Ex Secretary of War Dies in Boston

Ex secretary of war William Crowninshield Endicott, once in Cleveland’s cabinet, died at his Boston home Sunday afternoon at seventy four after long illness. Born Salem 1820, he pursued law, served on Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and held public offices including city solicitor and attorney general candidate. He married Ellen Peabody in 1859 and had two children. He later directed Harvard ties and the Massachusetts Historical Society, with Whig beginnings and Democratic ties since 1860. The obituary notes a mountainous lineage and links to Salem’s Crowninshield family heritage.

William C. Endcott Boston Mass Cleveland William Crowninshield Endicott Salem William Putnam Endicott Mary (Crowninshield) Endicott John Endicott Massachusetts Colony Endicott Harvard University Nathaniel J. Lord Essex Bar Harvard Law School Washburn Supreme Court Bench of Massachusetts Europe Massachusetts Historical Society Harvard College Harvard Corporation Bell-Everett Harvard Jacob Crowninshield Congress Crowninshield Navy Jefferson Ellen George Peapod William C Mary Joseph Chamberlain General Israel Putnam Salem Village Danvers Washington

Fifteen Feet of Hail Strikes Gaeliville Area

Walton News reports Mr T L Hiarris of Gaeliville in Monzor says residents harmed by a recent hailstorm must replant crops choosing cotton or corn. Some areas saw hail drifts up to fifteen feet. debris remains scattered. Warm sun will take weeks to melt all hail.

Walton News and Messenger T. L. Hiarris Gaeliville Monzor

Voters Count in City Precincts For Upcoming Election

The article details registration figures across city wards and country precincts, noting 10 055 voters eligible and contrasts past registrations. It reports ward breakdowns Adamsville Battle Hill Blackhall Bryanta Buckhead Collins Cooks Edgewood Oak Grove Peachtree South Bend and mentions clerks managers and polling plans for the white reformatories election and primary.

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