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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
9
The uniform rate remains five dollars a year for She Daily Constitution six days a week and seven dollars a year for The Daily Constitution The Sunday Constitution and The Sunny South. No traveling agent or solicitor is authorized to offer lower rates.
Notice from Constitution Publishing Co listing traveling representatives and city collectors, urging privacy and proper conduct. Includes postage rates and subscription terms for daily and Sunday papers, advertising managers Nichols & Holliday, Constitution Building, Atlanta area.
The notice references Curtis Brown representative at Henrietta Street Govent Garden London and mentions the constitution on file with letters sent and an invitation for addresses.
Atlanta September 6 1902 republican leaders fear the plans of William M Whitely a Springfield farming implement maker who has long been a Republican may shift to the Democrats His change is cited as a potential signal for mass defections among producers and laborers amid tariff talks and trust opposition The Chicago Record Heralq notes his stance reflects broader public pressure for tariff revision and trust restraint influencing party prospects across Iowa and the nation
A Georgia editorial denounces tariff protections and trusts, urging democratic tariff revision as the only remedy. It questions Central of Georgia Railway schedules that split Georgia’s commerce and rail reach, calling on the chamber of commerce to investigate, assign responsibility, and secure a lasting fix for early Atlanta mail and train connections.
A discussion on economic prosperity, cost of living, and wage changes since 1897 cites Massachusetts statistics showing a 19.54 percent rise in staple costs and rents up to 66 percent. It notes wages rising unevenly, with many workers 20 percent worse off. reforms to jury selection and public lists are debated, emphasizing judge involvement and secrecy of qualifications. The piece also touches on politics, naval matters, and economic policy debates of the era.
A collage of dialect aphorisms and verses recounts rural humor on money, work, religion, and politics. It includes lines about cars, ferries, pastors, presidents, and farmers, intermixed with sketches of local life and notices. The piece blends folklore with brief reflections on modern life and public figures.
Letter from Fort Gaines criticizes county jury list publication after August revision. Complainant questions legality and secrecy of jury records and urges protection of the jury system as a safeguard of rights, arguing statutes require secrecy and proper handling by clerks and commissioners.
Special from Washington reports U S Consul General Mason in Berlin notes rising German appetite for fresh and preserved fruits from the southern states. He highlights reform cafes introducing fruit consumption, strong department store imports, and need for careful packing and drying to prevent mould and spoilage. American apples, pears, apricots and peaches face competition from European methods. better packing and ventilation are urged to boost market success.
A jumble of Atlanta oriented notes reports a tunnel disaster or car crash would satisfy readers, Cedartown plans Gedrim mayor convention in October, Cap Joyner extinguishes a house fire on Atlanta Street with help from a boy and a traveling party, and Marietta notes the fire chief’s timely rescue saving a home.
In Crawfordville Georgia a heated political contest follows the recent primary. Davidson and Hadaway were declared elected clerk and treasurer, but Golucke and Bird claim enough illegal votes shifted the result. They appealed to the county committee, which refused to seat them and upheld Davidson and Hadaway. Golucke and Bird will pursue their claims in the October election.
Savannah coal merchants announce a price hike effective immediately due to a strike. Anthracite may rise to 650 to 750 dollars, Alabama coal from 6 to 6.50, with Pocahontas and other shipments following suit. Macon Street Fair funds to aid the Central Labor Union, with Coley Anderson hired for midway features.
Savannah property owners' attorney seeks contempt ruling against the mayor and aldermen after they declared Emmet park a park and began plans for walks and grass plots. Judge Barrow declined contempt, issued an injunction stopping park work until a hearing, while abutting owners insist the city must not proceed. The case centers on permitting driving across the park and city plans versus restrictions from the injunction.
The Southern Telephone Company of Waycross and the Georgia Telephone Company of Valdosta were purchased by Southern Bell. Assistant General Manager J W Crews announced a new exchange will be placed at Valdosta and Waycross. Long distance lines now connect Thomasville Savannah and Jacksonville. HQ will move into town.
Fairburn Institute in Fairburn Georgia reports fine attendance likely reaching 200 or more with students from Florida and nearby states. Professor G C Looney serves as principal with a strong faculty and Mrs Eva Looney Thornton as music teacher. Enthusiasm rises among teachers students and patrons for bright prospects.
Perry Ga September 5 special report says Perry's new school opened Tuesday with the largest opening day attendance in years. Principal W W Driskell leads the faculty with assistants Annie Holleman and Mary Killen. Enrollment expected to rise to 1250 plus as the term continues.
Washington reports that US manufacturers increase exports and raw material imports. Seven months to July 1902 show exports of manufactures near 21 million for cotton goods, led by cotton cloths, with iron and steel down. Imports of chemicals, raw cotton, fibers, hides, silk, tin, lumber, and wool all rise, while copper rebounds after a prior drop.
John Behutz, jailed on a Union charge, denies the accusation as a put-up job by electricians strikers. He claims he was beaten after resisting their pressure to join, and says the strikes’ men admit involvement in wire cuts. He identifies several assailants and links the case to the recent assaults.
Knoxville Tennessee September 5 a special report says H W Hall a city public works member prepared an ordinance to curb Sunday liquor sales. The proposal would revoke saloon licenses for two months on first conviction six months on second and permanent on third. The council may take up the measure tonight or at the next meeting.
In Knoxville reports from September 5 to 8 note Colonel J J Mitchell of Greenville Tenn may resign his command of the Sixth regiment national guard state of Tennessee. If he does resign Lieutenant Colonel Cary F Spence of Knoxville is said to be elected colonel by unanimous vote of line officers. Major C Fred Brown of Chattanooga is mentioned as likely successor to Spence.
Dana Harmon defeated A J Tyler in the first circuit judgeship contest and saw Hancock county GOP officials elected in Burnedville. The victory signals anti Brownlow sentiment as Harmon claims a district giving him a strong majority. In Raleigh two attorneys confer with Governor Aycock and the attorney general over the South Dakota case seeking repayment of ponds from 1865.
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