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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
3
A sprawling recap mentions stopping church bell singing, statehood debates for Washington DC, gold standard talk, and international tensions in Venezuela. It notes costs for Georgia officials, teacher indebtedness, praise for trains and automotives, and legislative measures debated or defeated. The piece quotes Grover Cleveland and outlines Democracy’s direction for 1904, stressing equal rights and anti-privilege aims.
The Times-Enterprise announces an eight page weekly edition. It notes rapid growth in Thomas County and Southwest Georgia and removes ads from the first page to create a solid front of reading matter. The change uses a daily style page width for easier handling and aims to be the best weekly paper in South Georgia.
The piece rails at pension frauds in Washington and Georgia, noting rising costs and claims of ineligible recipients. It cites Commissioner Ware resisting pension agents, quotes the Savannah Morning News, and recalls Garfield and Cleveland on pensions. It mentions Dougherty County’s thrifty Black farmers and Albany’s racial discourse, ending amid questions from Boston on segregated schooling.
An Atlanta Journal discussion urges Georgia to finance a state exhibit at the St. Louis World's Fair. It argues the state is rich in resources and must not be left out, as officials may not provide funds. Citizens should organize to showcase Georgia and attract investors, settlers, and industries.
Hobart Daily News lauds C. C. Worrall of Kiowa county for active campaigning for the Democratic ticket in Oklahoma Territory. The article notes his eloquence, persuasive speeches, and role in stirring local politics despite being a cripple.
Warrants for the third month of the year are being prepared by the state school commissioner. Two months’ salary remains due and will not be paid until all cases are settled. A balance may reach in January as the state lags about 900000 behind in teacher payments. The delay stems from needed fiscal system revisions.
Pension Commissioner Lindsey’s term expired Tuesday but he is likely to be reappointed. He has been described as a faithful and efficient official.
The Venezuelan dispute brings the Monroe doctrine to the fore as England and Germany seek only unpaid claims, while the United States asserts no aim to block European claims. The 1823 doctrine warned against European colonization of the Americas and urged noninterference with the Western Hemisphere.
Georgia Congressman Bartlett pushed an amendment to fund anti trust law prosecutions with 250000 dollars. Hepburn of Iowa offered a 500000 dollar substitute, which Cannon supported. The measure passed without division as Bartlett criticized enforcement failures at the federal level.
A New York dispatch says Secretary Hay asked Germany to define what is meant by a peaceful blockade, noting the Venezuelan port issue and US ships passing any blockade if war does not exist. The Caracas voyage to La Guayra is due, testing the policy. Also a note questions why Rainey’s bill was pigeonholed.
The House Committee on the Soldier's Home completes its inspection and finds no censurable charges after hearing many witnesses. Chairman Beall of Paulding notes the findings as fair and just while affirming the home’s management. The Savannah Press contrasts this with lynching and tar and feathers, while Atlanta News claims restraint from Christmas jokes through Wednesday.
The piece compares U S centenarians to European totals, notes Dewey's possible role if Venezuela tensions flare, recalls Manila experiences involving German ships, and comments on Roosevelt's political standing as a 1904 Republican nominee choice.
Mayor Mims and council members in Atlanta push for women voting in the city. The course is debated as potentially progressive or backward. Bartlett introduced a resolution to appropriate funds to prosecute trusts. Georgia gains a political win. Bear Tracks, a full blooded Dane, elected to South Dakota legislature.
An advertisement from H. D. Atkinson, contractor and builder, offers estimating and plan services for all buildings from 1000 to 150000 dollars. He lists the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company of St. Louis as associate and says he will bond projects. Located at 226 Jackson Street West.
Help wanted advertisement seeking a young lady to handle office work and bookkeeping with stenography preferred. State experience and salary expectations. Respond in own handwriting to Office care of Times Enterprise Thomasville Ga.
J S Montgomery announces candidacy for mayor subject to the December 30 primary and earnestly asks every citizen of Thomasville for their vote.
Geo. W. Herring J. W. Peacock WA. Pringle F. W. Boyer E. M. Mallette appear among local figures named in the latest church and civic directory.
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