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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
1
An assembled gathering endorses the Kansas City platform. Supporters rally for policy alignment and renewed local governance, urging unity and clear priorities for municipal development and public services.
Nashville May 29 Tennessee's Democracy met at the capitol and nominated Hon. James B. Frazier of Chattanooga for governor and Hon. J Neil McKnight for railroad commissioner amid enthusiasm. Joseph Jones of Dresden was temporary chairman and Z2 W Ewing of Pulaski permanent presiding officer. The convention showed strong accord on nominations and adopted the platform, though the state executive committee wrestled with unspecified issues.
Chippewa Falls Wis May 29 Special The Republicans of the eleventh congressional district took a significant stand in the convention demanding complete revision of the tariff and the placing of all trust made or controlled articles on the free list.
The Kansas City platform is endorsed after a delayed adjournment as leaders show discontent with the endorsement method. The document criticizes trusts, favors revenue-only tariffs, condemns ship subsidies, supports Philippine independence, opposes a large standing army, and backs the Nicaraguan canal. It also favors public schools, uniform textbooks, good roads, state printing union label, and seeks coal mine and factory inspections for worker protection.
A stained OCR note reports a blood field at the polls in Savannah with a victory claimed. The fragmentary text indicates a political event and outcome, naming Savannah and a victorious result.
In Savannah Georgia on May 29 the Citizens' Club achieved an overwhelming primary victory, with the entire Citizens' Club ticket elected in straight fashion as predicted by The Constitution. The Union Club leadership cried foul and suggested riot alarms amid disputed proceedings.
Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang spoke on The Old and the New Civilizations before a cultured Atlanta audience at the Grand Theater. He described global equality of cultures, noted no nation holds monopoly on good, and urged mutual respect, with key remarks about dress and pace of progress. The event featured officials including Carnegie Library trustees and Chinese Legation Secretary Chung.
In a private address a speaker laments limited knowledge of China amid modern openness. He critiques three view classes from globe trotters to missionaries, notes dialects across cities, and observes language quirks like a northern burr. The talk contrasts old Chinese civilization with the United States era, urging clearer understanding of China.
H M Atkinson of Atlanta completed a major lumber merger uniting Union Lumber of Mauttrie Ga and Pineapolis Saw Mill of Colquitt County. The combined entities, financed by Title Guarantee and Trust, control about 100000 acres of uncut timber valued around 2 million dollars. Principal owners include Atkinson and T J Cooledge of Boston.
A National Association of Railway Claim Agents meeting in Milwaukee reveals a fraud network targeting railroads. An attorney and three accomplices allegedly stage fake injuries at major wrecks to claim heavy damages, aided by witnesses who saw injured men before crashes. Officers listed include A. A. Krause and W. S. McCaull, with the next convention planned for Boston in June.
Baltimore financiers back $5.3 million in 4 percent bonds secured by a first mortgage on the Birmingham extension. Plans include a Athens to Charleston route via Augusta with Seaboard control, plus Birmingham to Pell City and Cedartown to Atlanta lines. A rival Birmingham Belt Railroad dispute flares over track laying on Thirty second Street.
Partly cloudy with Friday showers and cooler nights. Georgia and national items follow: Ting-fang lectures at Grand and a reception at Carnegie Library. Georgia lumber company consolidation valued around two million dollars. Odd Fellows convention set for Atlanta. Reports of race tensions in Wootbury and various county races. Cantaloupe growth in Floyd County. Ola Benson found drugged in Decatur. Murder of J S Scarborough’s daughter. Madison county Florida man killed. Saem college centennial diplomas. Daughters of the Confederacy controversy in Richmond. Tennessee Democrats nominate Frazier for governor. Seaboard finances to enter Birmingham, routes via Cedartown and Athens to Charleston. Philippine bill debate features Clay and Morgan. Charleston postmaster nominee Harris questioned. Meat strikes hit meat markets. Morgan’s financier interest in miners. Foreign: Balfour to speak on South Africa peace talks. Mount Pelee crater visit notes. U.S. Colonel Baliwin reports Mindanao peace requires defeat of defiant element.
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