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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
9
The Evangelical Ministerial Association of Atlanta votes on Monday to consider a boycott of the Sunday newspaper issues. Leaders defend publication as a social and moral force while warning against drastic prohibitions.
Editorial notes a shift in public opinion during the coal strike as reformists demand federal action. It discusses proposals for government ownership of monopolies, eminent domain limits, and fears of centralization. The piece compares calls for seizure of coal mines to Lincoln’s emancipation and Roosevelt era actions, noting a potential revolution in policy.
A The Arena writer Hrolf Wishby argues the Danish West Indies could host a self sufficient southern black migration under US protection. He warns against colonial exploitation by American syndicates and notes hemp could replace fading sugar profits. The piece contrasts southern reluctance to emigrate with potential black self governance on tropical islands.
The Swiss federal council informs Dr A Bourcart in London that his appointment as Swiss minister in Washington is final and cannot be reconsidered. The Forty-Second Church Congress opens in Northampton, England, stressing unity and mutual recognition among denominations to enable a unified evangelistic effort.
A Georgia clipping features a rustic collage of poems and notices. It lampoons coal shortages and prices while weaving in folk dialects, Whitsett writers, a portrait of Will Harbin, and humorous exchanges about winter hardship. It blends verse with social quips and local gossip from Lee County.
A collage of editorials and extracts from various papers discusses reforms and political figures. It notes progressive views on education in the South, Roosevelt’s renomination prospects, and critiques of trust influence and speculation, with mentions of Hearst, Booker Washington, and local mayoral ambitions.
Large congregations filled the Baptist Tabernacle yesterday to hear Dr. Ostrum preach on New Testament prayer with Mr. Hills singing. He urged intercession and that prayer comes with divine empowerment, noting one must be willing to die for others. Services continue today at 3 pm and 7 45 pm at the Tabernacle, with additional meetings at Mr Briscoe's business university and Exposition cotton mills where Hills will sing.
A collage of civic humor and social notes from Atlanta readers. The piece laments deteriorating public spaces while praising lectures by Mrs Felton Howe on Southern Civil War memories. It also surveys local figures and anecdotes, from educators to politicians, with light political and communal commentary.
Short notices report the Morrie funeral in Lodgewood at 3:30 pm, the burial at Gorland cemetery, and a large attendance. The Atlanta presbytery meeting at Stone Mountain begins 7:30 pm with ministers from 63 churches. sessions include sermons by E W Russell with daily preaching. Obituaries note the death of Mrs Salmadge and Mrs Marion S Cole, with details on survivors and funeral arrangements. Captain P Maendiz of Dallas and Judge Reagan discuss asset receivership for Hogornakie case. Nine O'Clock German Club annual meeting at Kimball House elects Joy Brown Gonnaily as president and names officers and trustees.
Section Director Marbury releases the last weekly Georgia crop bulletin of the season. Early in the week was warm with showers, rainfall heavy later, and temperatures low for the season. Cotton picking slowed by rains and some losses. most crops show mixed progress with some haying and land breaking underway. Sugar cane, potatoes, and late peas look good, pastures excellent, stock thrifty, and the bulletin notes the season’s close.
The Georgia Prison Commission filed a quarterly statement with the Comptroller General showing lessees owe the state 350,883.46 for convict labor for the quarter ending September 30, 1902. Notices were sent, with ten days to pay, listing lessee names including James W. English Jr and others such as J B R R Mining Co, Joel Hurt, and Parrott Lumber Co. The document, dated October 7, 1902, is signed by Prison Commission Chairman J B Turner.
The article describes a gathering of delegates at an agricultural station event with multiple sections and committees. The base organization and White as presiding figure welcome delegates from several regions. A mayor and other officials attend, signaling a formal convention with speeches and expected recognition of regional representation.
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