Subscription rates and agents for The Constitution
The Daily Constitution six days a week costs five dollars per year and the combined Daily Constitution with Sunday Constitution and The Sunny South costs seven dollars per year with no exceptions. Traveling agents or solicitors are not authorized to take subscriptions at a lower rate. Named traveling representatives are W F Overby E P Guinn W G McNelley and B Pace with other names listed. City collectors include James F Carter and Claude A Virgin. Advertising managers Nichols & Holliday handle territories outside Atlanta.
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Two Views of the Race Problem in the South
A Atlanta May 27 1902 article contrasts The Freeman edited by Bishop Henry M. Turner with The Chicago Tribune on race relations. It praises lawful conduct by African Americans and condemns criminal protection by any group, urging crime to be denounced and punished regardless of color while advocating amity between whites and blacks through law and mutual respect.
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the Freeman
Colored People For
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Atlanta
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New Orleans
Mobile Register
A Fugacious Reformer and New York Reform Rifts
The piece critiques Rev. Dr. Parkhurst as a perennial reformer whose aggressive anti crime campaigns and clashes with city officials surged with headlines and fundraising. It argues his grand premises falter when facing real crime and urges pragmatic governance over sensational sermons, warning that virtuous rhetoric alone cannot coerce rooted vice.
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Parkhurst
Nolice
Gotham
Tammany
Mayor Low
Boss Croker
Dr. Parkhurst
la Parkhurst
Democratic House Needs 38 Seats to Gain Majority
The piece analyzes the 1900 election landscape noting 156 Democrats now hold seats and 38 gains are required for a majority. It surveys districts with Democratic fighting chances despite Republican gerrymanders, amid Western discontent and various margin ranges.
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The-Ywest
Democrats Aim to Seize House Amid Strikes and Trust Backlash
The piece argues Democratic confidence in winning the next House due to eastern strikes and beef trust backlash. It urges battles in doubtful districts to curb Republican extravagance and a negligent administration. It mentions Nixon, Lincoln, Olney, and Tammany, with notes on Congress not adjourning soon and a broader political climate.
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House of Representatives
Stegee
Resignations and business deals sweep 1900s headlines
Walter Miller a Stanford professor of classical philology resigns, accepted by President Jordan. Havemeyers gain control of Greeley Sugar property as Utah capital invests. capital stock to rise from 500000 to 4000000. Mystery surrounds Daniel Hill attack in Chicago. Union Bag and Paper workers strike in Ballston for higher wages. Atlantic Transport’s Minnetonka arrives at New York. Denver sees 5000 tradesmen walkout halting building. Park Macfadyen creditors meet in London. assets around 177000 to 180000. Beapre reports tranquility in Bogota as peace may ease grain tax in SA. Bubonic plague cases rise in Majunga Madagascar. Attentive note: an attempted assault is reported.
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Havemeyers
Utah Sugar Company
Daniel Hill
Board of Trade
George H. Phillips
West
Monroe Street
Chicago
John D. Shea
Ballston
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Laborers’ Protective Union
Etree
Atlantic Transport Company
Minnetonka
New York
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Ireland
House of Commons
South Africa
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Madagascar
Threats of Lynching Prompt Military Action at Fort Mill
At Fort Mill an attempted assault on the hotel proprietor's 16 year old daughter was followed by a chase and choking attack witnessed in public. A yellow hand with a knife was seen. Two black men are in custody as authorities search every black household. Late tonight threats of lynching prompted the governor to deploy Fort Mill infantry for guard duty.
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Georgia Authors and Poets Delight Critics in Late Meeting
A Georgia authors gathering praised each other’s work and departed after a dawn finish. The chatter included lawsuits over insults, Watermelon Wilkins and Peach Perkins, and references to Brethrens and a pre historic novel by Will Harben. An Arkansas editor notes a new fifty contributor magazine. Alfred Austin defends poetic fire while Stephen Phillips draws American attention.
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Ana
Billville Exchange
Bening
Caeseo
Will Harben
Arkansas
Alfred Austin
New York Independent
Glynn County Superior Court Disposes of Criminal Docket
In Brunswick on May 26 the Glynn county superior court disposed of a large criminal docket. The State v Henry Blue, charged with murder, drew attention among local Black residents after a fatal St Simons incident. The State v Joe Bléry ended in a mistrial after twenty four hours of jury deliberation. The new Glynn county Democratic executive committee was organized with Ey Twitty reelected chairman and D S Krauss secretary. Delegates and alternates were named for upcoming senatorial and gubernatorial conventions. The Brunswick Riflemen plan a big St Simons field day with prize and foot races, naval reserves as guests, and an officer examination listing noncommissioned officers announced.
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Brunswick
Glynn County
Henry Blue
St Simon
Joe Bléry
New Democratic Executive Committee
Ey Twitty
D. 3 Krauss
S. C Atkinson
Hoy
D. Wataon Winn
H. F. duBignon
BF Lewis
Brunswick Riflemen
St. Simon
Brunswick Hiflemen
Robinson
E. 0. Douglass
E M Pearson
A C. Jeffers
K. W. Baker
W. Fain
H E Iverson Othera
Primary in Morgan County Organizes June Primary Plan
Madison Ga May 26 Special The Memocratic executive committee of Morgan County approved a plan for the June 5 primary to fund printing tickets and other expenses by charging each candidate $10. Candidates who refuse to pay will be left off the tickets. The committee will appoint managers and runners at precincts to tally votes and aim to consolidate county results by sundown.
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Madison
Tias
Morgan County
Gordon appoints Carwile to SC division command
General J B Gordon names Brigadier General Thomas W Carwile to lead the South Carolina division of the United Confederate Veterans He replaces General J C Walker who moves up after General Hampton died leaving the command vacant
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Carwile
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Thomas W. Carwile
South Carolina
United Confederate Veterans
J. C. Walker
Hampton
Will Not Discuss Trust In Electrical Trade Says Gillespie
Early Gillespie of Carter & Gillespie and A F Giles of General Electric deny knowledge of an electrical trust. The Chicago Record Herald had claimed a long standing arrangement excluding small dealers from buying supplies at high prices. Gillespie says small dealers now control the trade and cannot complain, while Giles declines to comment on any trust.
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United States Treasury
McLaurin
South Carolina
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Meither
F. Giles
General Electric Co
Chicago Record-Herald
Constitution
Carter& Gillespie Company
General Electric Company
Atlanta
Chicago
Carter & Gillespie Company
Mr. Gillespie
Southern Female College Commencement At College Park
The fifty-ninth commencement of the Southern Female College at College Park opened in the chapel with Rev Dr John D Jordan delivering a thoughtful sermon on truth and virtue The day featured superb music by the college orchestra chorus soloists and organ with a lengthy program of choruses hymns and recitals The seniors presented an engaging program including a debate and readings The audience heard remarks about the class past and future with a display by the art department and numerous visitors from afar The exercises continue tonight with societies celebration an oration by Professor M L Brittain and the annual concert and graduation ceremony Diplomas will be conferred by Dr W W Landrum Train schedules note 7 pm departure and 11 20 pm return.
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Savannah
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Heber
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Mahl
MacDowell
Christine MaConnell
Atlanta
Statesman
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Alma Smith
Dublin
Corinne Walker
Beatrice Walters Hartwell
Lohengrin
R Wagner
Choral Union
Hardee McKenzie
Cecile Cantrell
Columbus
Hlizabeth Thomas Newnan
Tivanhoe
Nellie Forbes
Coxtedit
Mamie Holofield
M L Brittain
W.W. W. Landrum
Grand Jury Meets Today Under Solicitor General
The Fulton grand jury convenes at 10 a.m. to hear cases brought by the solicitor general. Witnesses have been summoned as indictments are expected. Mil lard Lee, accused of shooting Miss Lilla Suttles in Wesley Chapel, is jailed in the Tower after capture in Mableton. Also to be reviewed are Henry King from Pittsburg riot and Lon Smith tied to the Wesley Chapel case. Additional suspects in the riot will be examined as accessories in the attack.
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Millard Lee
Lilla Suttles
Wesley Chapel
Ben Hil
Adamsville
Lee
Mableton
Henry King
Pittsburg
King
Desperado Richards
Lon Smith
Kerlin
Racial Exodus Shapes Morgan County Georgia’s Farms
In Buckhead district Morgan County the migration of Black labor to western lands during 1899 led to depopulation of plantations and a shift to small white-owned farms. Promoted by Pat McWhorter, the plan attracted northern and western settlers, transforming communities with new homes, schools, and churches while quietly redefining local race relations and the county’s agricultural future.
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South
Williams
Pegles
Ufe
Pat McWhorter
West
Ita
Wil-lamas
Erd Moralista
Conflicting Advice to Negroes From The Freeman
The Freeman argues for racial peace after Pittsburg Ga violence, blaming none entirely while urging accountability and restraint. It warns against glorifying or enabling disturbances and calls for measured responses from Black leaders, journalists, and citizens to prevent further bloodshed.
Tornado Destroys Pee Dee Oil Company Warehouses in Dartington
A Union county tornado tore through Dartington yesterday afternoon destroying the Pee Dee Oil Company warehouse complex, blowing it from foundations, also razing a negro cabin and small boy’s dwelling. Loss to Pee Dee Oil Company estimated at 20 000 dollars.
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