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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
2
Weather delays outdoor bouts as lightning and heavy rain interrupt a boxing match and wrestling program. Promoters adjust plans, with fighters resuming later and officials weighing changes to the schedule and venue. The humid conditions follow by thundershowers impacting attendance and execution of the bouts and related demonstrations.
A vague medical pitch warns of severe nervous exhaustion and impotence in men. The ad claims a mysterious three tablet regimen and tubes, prescribed by physicians, with assertions of powerful tonic effects and rapid relief, touting self treatment instructions and a dubious health benefit.
Crackers defeated the Louisville Colonels in a rainy, exhibition game marked by sharp catches and solid hitting. Bowden led the Crickers with a multi hit effort, Moran sparked center field defense, while Osborn and Clemons featured in key runs as the Crickets won amid slippery field conditions.
Fragmentary OCR listing multiple timekeepers and players from New York Toronto Denver and other places. It mentions Ben Hating Sam Lermard and Tony blana with sparse context and no clear event, score, or outcome.
Arthur Marcan, captain and second baseman of Little Rock Southern Association club, sails today after spotting Oakland Cay Coast league team roster. he says he has not signed an Oakland contract and Little Rock refuses to waive his sale. The National Commission is expected to uphold his refusal to leave.
Tonight at 3 oclock the Prater and Skelton teams meet in a 100 ball match at the Peacatpe military parlor. Ed Pretec state char Plon and other notable figures will attend while Shelton and his followers greet the event. If Shelton defeats Prater he will collect 310. All followers of the game are invited. admission is free.
A chaotic recap lists exhibition results across several squads including Columbia, Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia clubs. It notes pitchers, hitters, and scorers with inconsistent OCR glitches but highlights wins and notable performances in early spring exhibition play.
A vintage advertisement touts Stuarts Duchy and Juniper Compound as a treatment that allegedly cures diabetes by cleansing kidneys and bladder. It warns of severe symptoms from sugar in urine and urges use after meals with water, claiming lasting health improvements and a long history of use.
Stradford of Birmingham was appointed secretary of the Southern League of Lusebull Clubs with authority over umpires and league conduct. The announcement followed a Birmingham newspaper club merit cabaret where many citizens attended.
Louis M Dusvussure secretary of the Memphis park commission visited Atlanta to inspect the city park system. He expressed high praise for Atlanta's parks after a tour conducted by Park Commissioner Cochran.
Tech opens against Tennessee this afternoon and resumes Saturday in a pair of contests. The Jackets expect tough tests against the Vols and have prepared through strong practice. Tim Schter and Froge Morrison likely start in the opener with Bryant and Movvigny in reserve roles.
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The report lists numerous college games and venues including Tennessee Virginia Primeton Baton Rowse Duke Chapel High Annapolis Holy Cross Princeton Penn State Georgetown Yale Furman Charleston and others. It notes various results with players such as Gordon and Newsome and mentions schedules and upcoming contests across multiple states and campuses.
The critics note a mixed program featuring rapid sketches and musical numbers. Performances by a variety of artists including prominent acts and newcomers draw crowds, with chatter about casting and stage presence lingering through the evening.
Wuilton Ho Moyer who for twelve years had been warden of the Atlint federal prison retired from office to be succeeded by Fred Zeybst former deputy warden of the Leavenworth prison. The only written note released concerns his departure and praises his service to the Bureau of Prisons.
A heated council debate stalled over funds and duties as officials clashed about payment authority. The exchange referenced street names and local committees, with calls for accountability and a potential future vote to resolve the impasse. Numerous figures and streets are cited in discussion of the stalled financial plan.
Decatur Street merchant Charles Maloof dies from stab wounds inflicted during a store confrontation. Police hold a suspect named George Carum after the assault, while Carum faces possible murder charges as officers investigate the motive and sequence of events surrounding the stabbing and the victim's death at Grady Hospital.
Wheat moved higher ahead of the holiday, offsetting prospects of a larger domestic crop. Prices closed mostly unsettled with gains and losses across grain futures, while corn and oats shows modest shifts. Traders noted fund buying and mixed cash market signals as seeding expectations in Iowa and Nebraska influenced sentiment.
A jumble of market notes describes coffee futures easing after a six to ten point rise amid mixed signals from European trading, with prices hovering near prior levels. The report references contracts, freight, and tentative demand factors while noting scattered price movement across regions.
Directors of Chilege stock Ech ince Litsbucy announce removal of minimum prices and setucles on pleeshusseck Vichar today. The action, reported by Amal L-Minimum, expands trading freedom as two more exchanges remove restrictions and open markets.
In New Orleans weekly cotton trade reports, prices rose amid buying and belt activity. Market indicators show gains toward the end of the week with midweek futures firming, while analysts debate acreage forecasts and fertilizer use impacting supplies. Private returns signal reduced acreage and fertilizer use, with export estimates near 12.9 million bales.
Dry goods market in New York shows uneven action with slight advances in fabrics and dress goods. Market chatter notes subdued trading among spot buyers as raw materials remain mixed and drivers report quiet activity.
A broad daily market rundown covers groceries from canned goods to meats and dairy, with prices for sausage, ham, wieners, lard, cereals, flour, and canned produce. It also lists live stock quotations including steers, cows, heifers, calves, hogs, and sheep with weight ranges and average prices, reflecting a dull market with prices largely steady to slightly weaker.
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