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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1902

Page

3

Georgia Railway and Electric Company Capitalization and Bonds

Secretary of State filed for Georgia Railway and Electric Company bonds totaling 11 million dollars, 5 percent, due 1932, first consolidated mortgage bonds, payable in Boston. Advertisement notes 98 plus interest for 850 thousand unsold of 4 0090 000, redeemable at 119 after 1903. The issue finances major street railway system upgrades and underpins future earnings projections through 1902 with strong asset coverage.

Phil Cook Georgia Railway and Hicctrie Company Boston Georgia Railway and Electric Company Ien

Montgomery park race card under rain at Memphis meet

In Memphis on April 3 a damp crowd watched unsettled races at Montgomery Park. Vulcain led the Montgomery handicap consolation to a narrow finish over Wax Taper, with Noblesson third. Early races saw Leviathan, Ecome, Kid Austin, and Tom Cogan win or place as conditions worsened.

Memphis Tenn Montgomery Park Vulcain Hildreth Noblesson Marklein Cincinnati Ecome Tom Cogan Ring Leviathan R. Steel Ben Frost O'Brien Echodale T. Winilsh Winkfield Brewer Schorr Loudon Synsonateg Sandy Otis Kid Austin Coburn Hainault Gormley Gallantrie Birkenruth Montgomery Ghauden Helen Paxton Slater S Owe Metaten G. Williams Tom’ Cogan Hg Pyere Hae Bell J. Woods Tone Reve Andrew Ri Ferg Kyle Beatrice Sseal Sponts Henry Vebanicl Spacer Reiff Romancos Allan FE An County Francia Lorina Governor Boyd Cortlia Africa Sarilla A. L. T Cée Teste Sarbos Esco Town Filovs E. Ann TA Orp Ware Trebiy South Breese Ida Ledford

Kress and ten cent store opens with grand Atlanta display

The new Kress ten cent store opens today from 3 to 6:30 pm and 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Wurms orchestra provides music as shoppers tour a spacious, well organized store featuring jewelry, china, notions, and a large candy department. The Montgomery and Houston managers help run the shop with a commitment to letting customers explore without pressure.

Atlanta Wurm Kress Montgomery Houston Iterlar Sress Constitution Reporter Broadway New York Memphis Tenn Nashville

Benning Race Day Attracts Big Attendance And Fast Times

At Benning on April 3 backers called easy money as four horses crossed first in a lively program. Scratches trimmed fields to two in race two with Alan prevailing in a track record effort, while Man O War won the opener and other favorites led through six races. Attendance remained large, betting rings crowded, and favorable weather aided fast times across the six furlong and longer sprints. The day featured strong purses and multiple upsets as racing officials announced entry lists for upcoming cards.

Washington Lavoorites Alan Toscan Man O' War Burns Princess Ottilie Odom Lac Rice Landry Builman Woodtrice Playsiice Sheap Red Damsel I. Daly Roue Booker Nuptial Thompson Shandonfeld Wonderly Caitlin Alpaca Ninonia McCue Belle of Guilford Shea Merry Hours L. Smith Fio Russo Benning Charley Moore Hendricks Meistersinger Fesane the Holden Maru Mertiment Chambertes Tuga Ber Prodigal Son Rea Kuleht Squid Ida Glorisa Julia Lyston Mexicanna Springbrook Mirerce Aurifer Justice Iluminate Black Cormisrante Rough Rites al Saints Fulbuster Best Brisk Sir Freian Rirg Loader Gray Morn Fiota Jack Pee

Walthour defeats Leander in two heats at Coliseum

Bobby Walthour of this city beat George Leander of Chicago in two motor paced 5 mile heats at the Coliseum. In the second heat Walthour broke Archie McLachern’s world record with a 7:52 for five miles. Leander stopped mid first heat citing motor issues while pace maker Gus Lawson proved the motor could perform.

Bobby WaLthour George Leander Chicago Coliseum Archie McRachern Walthout Leander Gus Largson Sevede Walthour Prince Qtiit Bobby Esl" Butz Watthour Moshine Buiz Gus Castle Ard Castle Gus Lawson Lawson Ruiz Yfime Charley Turville Lender Waithour Léander Archie McWachern Penn Hunter Cadwell Lake Turitle Fenn Litke Bennett

Oakland race day ends with Escalante nosing Sister Jeanie

Oakland April 3 feature sees Escalante ridden by Bozman surge to beat Sister Jeanie by a head in the six furlong handicap. Divina wins the third race after dramatic late rush to overtake Ishtar, Flo Culver outsized. Other results include Royal Rogue, Golden Light, and Parrish horses across six races with various payoffs. Toddy’s entries highlight mixed fields across six races.

San Francisco Jeanie Oakland Escalante Bozman Divina Ishtar Flo Culver Lentor& Dally Ulm Froxier Potts Stuart Celling Royal Rogue Ransch Golden Light iComey Lass of Langdon John Peters Sir Hampton Tear Kickum Bob Jackson Tye Todgy Furst Rosin Winnecook Beau Ormond Compass Rasp Ray Dare B! Rey Madakawa Flourish Marischino Adam Duke of York Sharp Bird Whc Frank Bell the Pride Hagerdon Sliver Fizz Einstein Gawaine Truepie School For Scandal Ena Virro Goal Vantine Rose of Hito Wang Katie Walcott Maresa Ned Denats Saul of Tarsus Mosbina Eh Dandy King Delis Quadra

Temple Refuses National League Presidency in Florida

The National League magnates meet in New York as W C Temple of Pittsburg declines the presidency due to private affairs. Umpire appointments announced include Em stie, O Day, Brown, and Capulen. Lynch declined an appointment. The schedule committee drafts a new league schedule amid other unsettled nominations. Clemson and Cornell are noted in perplexing references with unclear names Cortell, Brewster and Winery mentioned.

New York W. C Temple Pittsburg Florida Temple Cherrman Young Robert Emstie Hank” O'Day Tom Brown Joseph Capulen Thomas Lynch

Atlantas and Boston Open Spring Season in Atlanta

Boston team arrives from Thomasville after three weeks of workouts. Buckenberger praises southern climate and reports players in excellent condition ready for season. First professional game at Piedmont Park set for $36 with large expected turnout. lineups include Kittridge Latimer Moran Tenner Montreville Krug Hoffmeister Frans Heldsece.

Atlanta Thomasville Beckenberger Tas Carney Tenney Kittridge Bostons Buckenberger Foster Buckernberger Atlantas Piedmont Parks Pabst Boston Smith Latimer Moran, Pabst Tenner Bush Montreville Krug Greminger Hoffmeister Courtney

Baseball batting orders listed by managers Longley and Buckenberger

Longley leads as center field with Willis, Hale, Baker and others in the outfield and infield positions outlined by managers Pabst and Buckenberger. The lines detail fielders at right, left, first, second, third, short and catchers with the pitcher slated last in Buckenberger's plan.

Longley Tig-t Comey Wilson Willis Pit- Hale Baker Tinger Ma- Childs Myers Tarky Hale Brown Pabst Frank Winters Krug Hoffmeister Bush Stouch Buckenberger Tenney DeMontreville Courtney Cooley Carney Feld Greminger Long Kit

Local Crime and Police News Summary in Brief

Councilman John C Reed served as recorder with firm efficiency as Detectives Bone and Steint seized a large haul believed stolen by Cornelia Jackson of 45 Houston street. A church theft involved Rev R O Flynn losing his hat after services, thief still at large. John R Wilkinson of 108 Hast Hills street noted amid desolate distress and midweek unrest at a local establishment.

Bone Steint Cornelia Jackson No. 45 Houston Street R. O. Flynn North Avenue Presbyterian Church Fielp MT. Wood John R. Wilkinson Hills Street

Dahl Defeats De Oro in Atlanta Pool Contest

Dahl defeated De Oro 213 to 181 in the first of a pool series at Old Know's pool rooms in Atlanta. De Oro, champion since 1897, missed key shots. Dahl exhibited superb play with runs of 44 and 38. Attendance was down due to bicycle races. a larger crowd is due tonight for the 200 points and the next 206 points on Saturday.

de Oro Dahl Old Know Atlanta Cme

Ill and Death Notices in Early City Chronicle

Mrs. Wood remains ill since June with pneumonia and complications. The late Col W B W Dent, once a leading Georgia figure, helped earn Atlanta the Gate City nickname. Acting Chief Jennings reports a pickpocket gang active again and warns residents to guard belongings. Max Franklin died at his Putnam Street home from heart failure at 77, survived by a widow and several children after 50 years in the city. Police seek 12-year-old Luther Thompson who disappeared after school. mother Mrs H Thompson reports him missing.

Jhnnings Captain Jennings Max Franklin Putnam Street Mr. Franklin Luther Thompson Western Heights H. Trompson D'alvisey Gheel

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