Varsity versus New York Americans Opens Georgia Baseball Season
The Georgia Varsity meets the New York Americans in the season opener in Athens. George Stallings leads a veteran Yankee lineup with Keeler Chase Elberfield and Knight among the top players. coach Lewis fields a developing Georgia squad hampered by exams but showing promise. The contest begins at 3:30 PM as part of a series with major league teams visiting Athens.
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Georgia
New York Americans
Yankees
Clark Griffith
New York
George Stallings
Wee Willie’ Keeler
Hal Chase
Kid Elberfield
Stallings
Yankee
Chase
LaPorte
Elderfield
Knight-Chase
Knight
Elberfield
Cree
McConnell
Newton
Quinn
Jack Kiunon
Blair
Lewis
Lucas
Brannen
Bostwick
Hodgson
Griffith
Derrick
Cobb
McCleskey
Beggs
Redfearn
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Poten
Regulr
Athens
Georgia Bankers Association Meet Heads to Our City
Bankers Group number two of the Georgia Bankers Association will convene in this city next month with many state representatives. Local banks have started extensive preparations and an engaging program is planned for visitors. A. S. Parker, T. B. Mell, A. T. Conway, R. H. McCrary were named to the arrangements committee to set the date and entertainments.
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Georgia Bankers Association
A. S. Parker
T. 8
Mell
A. T. Conway
R. H. McCrary
Box rents rise for Athens post office boxes
Beginning with April first, box rents at the Athens post office will increase to reflect city growth. Tenants paying sixty cents for three months will pay seventy five, those at seventy five cents will pay one dollar, those at one dollar will pay one fifty, and those at one fifty will pay two dollars. The higher rate aims to match Athens' expanding population and attract federal attention.
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Athens
Washington
Board Directors Meet This Morning In Chamber Office
President Michael of the chamber of commerce convenes a board meeting at ten this morning at his office. First gathering since the annual meeting, the directors will elect a chairman and secretary before addressing business. Cream puffs available today. Arnold and Abney.
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Chamber of Commerce
Michael
Murderous assault shocks Atlanta as suspect held
Mrs Lizzle Wittles died after a home assault early Tuesday. John Wittles recovered enough to speak but offered no light. Charles Leeher, a former Wittles employee, is suspected amid a string of burglaries as police widen the inquiry. Leeher's behavior raises questions of dementia while Weimer and Fuehrer, boarding with him, are questioned. Police labor amid citywide security concerns as education commissioner seeks community input.
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A. H. Ulm
Atlanta
Lizzle Wittles
John Wittles
Charles Leeher
Leeher
Wittles
Educational congress to be held in April here
An educational conference led by Robert C. Og e millionaire philanthropist will take place in April with sub conferences for state interest groups. The event will feature women’s clubs and a discussion of university ties, chaired by S. G. McLendon.
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Robert C. Oge
Beith
Ring
Irman McLendon
S. G. McLendon
Railmmission
Callaway
Candler
Prize contest closes for Bondurant baseball goods drop
The Bondurant & Co contest ends today with prizes for best schoolboy advertisement and best argument why the firm should sell baseball goods. Many entries have been filed, and the store will award mitts and other goods to top entrants. Rentals listed include four rooms on Lumpkin Street and six on Boulevard, with Broad Street listing Erwin & Co.
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Bondurant & Co
Lumpkin Street
Boulevard
Broad Street
Erwin & Co
Sharp Cleared in Carmack Murder Case
Nashville jury returns not guilty verdict for John D. Sharp in the Carmack murder case and releases him from custody. The jury remains deadlocked on the Coopers, with a mistrial likely.
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Nashville
Tenn
Coopers
John D. Sharp
E. W. Carmack
Sharp
Hart
Head & McMahan Open Overalls Factory in City Corner
Head & McMahan has established an overalls factory on the top floor of their building at the corner, signaling a growing manufacturing presence. City observers praise the new industry and expect it to contribute to local growth and employment.
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Head & McMahan
Crescent Comedy Co Last Play Tonight
The Crescent Comedy Co presents The Fatal Scar to a large Athens audience with Miss Allen delivering a standout performance. Tonight closes with a 3 30 matinee featuring The Little Princess and the 9 o clock showing Cheyenne, plus a special ladies’ matinee by Miss Allen.
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Crescent Comedy Co
Athens
Miss Allen
Cheyenne
Mrs J T Daves Dies in Cartersville
Mrs J T Daves widow of Dr J T Daves a prominent Methodist minister died Friday morning at Cartersville Ga She passed away at the home of her son W W Daves after being stricken with paralysis during a visit to Chicago and brought back to Cartersville for burial.
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Atlanta
J. T. Daves
Cartersville
Pistol Ball Crashes Through Back Window at Stone Press
Early morning incident at the E. D. Stone Press on Lumpkin street saw a pistol ball smash the back window while printers worked. No one was seen and investigators found no trace, with the bullet likely coming from the open area behind the house. mystery surrounds the event.
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E. D. Stone Press
Lumpkin Street
Lawyer Strickland Declines Run Against Turner
A. H. Ulm reports in Atlanta that Strickland, a prominent lawyer and former Turner opponent, may run if health permits as Judge J. S. Turner seeks re election after 1897 service on the commission. Turner's term ends in 1911 and his plans remain uncertain. In a separate note, burglars emptied the Piedmont Driving Club medicine chest of whiskey champagne and spirits totaling 40 quarts, depriving sick members and causing temporary club unpopularity.
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J. S. Turner
Fayette
Judge Turner
South
Atlanta
Piedmont Driving Club
Weather Proofed Georgia versus New York Americans Game
The rumor of cancellation due to weather is unfounded. the game will be played rain or shine as scheduled with Georgia facing the New York Americans.
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Georgia
New York Americans
Obituary Notice for Daves Family Members
Funeral arrangements announced for Dr. Joel T. Daves former presiding elder of the Atlanta district and relatives W. W. Daves of Cartersville and J. T. Daves of Chicago with services planned in Cartersville on the coming weekend.
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Richmond
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