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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
9
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In Atlanta May 28 1902 the Constitution prints letters from Nichols and Holliday as advertising managers arguing for a general primary to fund elections. They discuss cost assessments on candidates, propose a statewide primary on a single day, and urge easing finances for county and state races amid racial tensions and political debates.
A Georgia reader argues that state house officials should share a fair primary expense, not be “held up,” citing Troup County’s $125 local cost and a blanket ticket system. He notes candidates pay a dollar to have their names on the ballot and urges balance, while listing various requests for Confederate veterans’ addresses and kinship inquiries from readers across multiple counties.
A whirlwind of 1896 Georgia politics runs through Brunswick and Columbus papers. Terrell leads in Athens while Col E Still and Dupont Guerry draw commentary from multiple papers. Wary editors urge caution on Candler and party shifts as campaigns heat up.
The proposal suggests after primary grades, pupils be taught by specialists in geography hygiene physiology and other subjects. Each teacher would focus on a single branch, improving expertise and methods while enhancing pupil development and overall results, with some economy claimed though not primary. The public already shows strong interest and adoption could spread if claims hold.
A chorus of papers dispute Atlanta’s grip and blame shifting after riots and unrest. The Washington Post notes a cause and effect pattern while North Georgia and other papers mock claims and defend the city’s handling of violence.
Dalton reports that Mr. Richardson’s railroad crossing gate, which opens and closes automatically with train approach, has undergone thorough testing. Solicitor General Sam P. Maddox Colonel W. C. Martin and A. M. Richardson are in Washington and New York this week seeking patent interest and support from eastern parties.
Pelham Ga May 21 special The commencement exercises of Pelham High school opened Sunday Rev J H Logan pastor of the First Baptist church of Thomasville preached an impressive commencement sermon This has been one of the most successful terms the school here has ever had Professor R W Edenfield has been elected principal for another term Hig assistants have not been announced
ISMA DOOLY urges Georgia citizens to support the gift to the School of Technology, praising the cooperative spirit, noting a $10,000 contribution, and stressing ongoing patient effort to advance opportunities for Georgia’s youth and future prosperity. The piece emphasizes unity between regions and the duty of citizens to invest in the young generation.
Washington May 27 Special. A leading Republican, Chairman Loud, attacked pension abuses blamed on political influence. He described 1,169 pension bills passed in eight days, warned the nation against debt to veterans, and argued most new pensions unjustly swell the rolls. He urged reform and cautioned taxpayers against funding indiscriminate grants.
In Columbia on May 27 a black man named Jess Chick is hunted by a local posse after he assaulted Mrs Richard Cornwell. Cornwell fired at Chick who fled on a horse toward Rock Hill. It is noted this is the third such crime in ten days in the area.
Barnesville Ga May 27 Special Captain J Madden the present representative from Pike county has withdrawn from the race leaving the field to E M Owen of Hollowville and A A Murphey of Barnesville The contest narrows to two candidates with Owen favored to win by a large majority while Murphey backers claim strong support for his nomination
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