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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
4
The Savannah News endorses Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland as the strongest Democratic presidential candidate for 1904. It praises his conservatism, independence, and leadership, noting his long service, southern popularity, and mastery of campaign strategy.
Thomasville residents express gratitude for quick relief from a roof fire yesterday. They praise the Telephone Company and Central workers, Powell Dawkens and Lee of the fire department, and the local Colored friends for brave aid.
Friday report describes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pittman nearly fatal in a road collision two miles from town when two Black riders on a race approached. One rider struck their buggy causing Mrs. Pittman to be thrown with minor injuries. the jockeys were captured by Officer Copeland and charged with misdemeanor. The Sparta Ishmagilite criticizes Georgia legislative chaos.
The Philadelphia Record notes that northern white Republicans push for black voting rights in the South, yet they are as reluctant as southern Democrats to appoint black people to office. The piece highlights a shared hesitation across regions regarding black officials.
In an open letter to a Charleston citizen Roosevelt states color will not influence his appointments. He affirms that a Negro who is upright and competent to fill an office will stand on a level with a white man.
European royal houses plan to send representatives to the St Louis Exposition in 1904. The Prince of Wales and his wife are expected to accompany their visit to American relatives on the occasion.
Reports from Washington indicate the United States may pressure Colombia over canal right of way and even proceed with canal construction regardless of a treaty signatory. The hints suggest strong federal action ahead in the long running dispute.
A brief editorial note says a young man must hustle to collect life’s debt and contrasts it with Minister Wu who, with his pigtail, has departed for China and is praised as an able representative of his country in Washington.
The Valdosta Times this week prints a concise life resume of Judge Hansell. It serves as an appropriate eulogy highlighting his career and public service.
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