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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
9
The Daily Constitution will charge five dollars per year for six days a week and seven dollars per year for The Daily Constitution with The Sunday Constitution. The Sunny South follows the same rate without exception. No traveling agent is permitted to take subscriptions at a loss.
Atlanta readers confront a sweeping plea for honest city government and ballot integrity amid modern municipal frauds. The piece argues citizens must vote for principled leaders, safeguard property and rights, and reject corrupt ward politics, urging independent thought in city elections.
The piece chronicles Henderson's withdrawal from the Iowa race and the ensuing Republican upheaval. It cites reactions from Senators Hanna and Aldrich and a chorus of papers from Chicago to New York, noting fears of defeat, tariff reform pressure, and a candidate shift amid party discord.
A Wheeling Sun style debate traces rising Republican tensions as Col. Henderson withdraws from the Iowa race, signaling a split over tariff policy and trusts. Commentators forecast bitter speakership contests if party unity erodes and tariff reform plans falter amid roiling national politics.
A dated critique accuses Speaker Henderson and the Republican party of failing public trust over tariff revision. It argues he may avoid re election due to official disapproval and looming defeat, citing widespread disapproval within and beyond his state and party. The piece also notes Press and Grosvenor echoing the sentiment.
High gold premium around 143 and 13 for New York exchange. Mexican bankers and businessmen fear a flyer has dropped to a new low. Sr O Rice formerly auditor of the Mexico Cuernavaca and Pacific railway named focal manager of Mexican Trust Company bank. Vice President Parker H Serecombe becomes director. Taylor leaves Washington for Havana by Tampa to manage injured at that place. Navy and Constructory dock department lacks detail. President Cabrera arrives at Guatemala City with commission to buy steel and iron for sixteen new public buildings replacing April earthquake losses. Count Pourtales French minister to the central in San Francisco on leave of absence. global quake aftermath noted. Guatemala’s minister Pourtales reports recovery gains as thieves steal a metal box with Mexican gold, silver and photographs from the corner stone.
J H Pigott leader of the Agapemonites proclaims himself the Christ in Clapton church London after a sensational reception. About 200 of the sect and curious outsiders packed the nave while jeering crowds and Salvation Army members clashed outside. Pigott, described as tall and ascetic, declared he comes as the son of God to gather his people and grant eternal life.
Secretary of State Phil Cook’s annual report to the governor lists new bank charters issued during the year ending September 193, including Commercial Bank of Savannah and Bank of Locust Grove among others. It notes amended charters, two new navigation companies, several railroads, and issued headrights with detailed acre counts to multiple individuals.
The dispatch notes Hungary celebrating Louis Kossuth's birth centennial, reports of deadly clashes between troops and strikers at Guarda near Oporto, Philippines relations discussed by the pope, and Hobart Bird of The San Juan News convicted of libel in San Juan District Court.
An Empire building freight elevator attendant G B Suber, 25, died after being crushed while on the eleventh floor when he reached out and jerked the lever, causing the car to rise then drop. Eyewitness watermarked affidavitstown details a rapid descent and Suber’s body thrown atop the car. Suber had only worked two days and leaves a wife and infant in need of support. a fundraiser is under way at the Empire galoon orchestrated by Morris H Manheim.
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