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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1912

Page

16

Michigan Tech clash in baseball aims for western honors

The article describes Michigan baseball players reaching strong form with Batting averages around .400 for an outfielder and .600 for a fielder. Captain Mitchell is a standout and pitching staff considered among the west’s best. Tech and Michigan prepare for a 3:15 start, with lineup shifts noted as Fielder’s injury affects field positions.

R. H Atlanta Southern Michigan Jeft Field Mungon Coner Caprain Mitchell Elao Smi Tech Pitts Jackets Pound Cooper Lungon Sloan Pontius Snaiar E. Holliday Bouncanson Holland McMinan Holland Mitchell Cape Montague Cooper Pitts Hubert Smith Carbin

Lafitte Says He Will Join Cracker Franchise

Edward Lafitte former Tech star writes coach Hemphill that he is eager to join the Cracker outfit soon. He repeats he is crazy to come. Detroit leader Hughey Jennings may move Lafitte, with Hemphill told to stay ready in case of a sale.

Edward Lafitte Tech Hemphill Lafitte Hughey Jennings Detroit

Bell Cord Bill Opens With Chattanooga Pitching Hope

Chattanooga April 8 Special Bith Chappelle may start the opener at Atlanta Thursday. Manager Smith will choose among Coveleskie Chappelle or More, with Chappelle and the Big Pole both in good form. The Pole is a touch wild but Chap has been sharp lately as Friday’s game approached. Opening day pitching is crucial after past missteps by Dobbs and Carmichael in prior years.

Chattanooga Bith Chappelle Atlanta Smith Batten Coveleskie Chappelle Big Pole Chap Johnny Dobbs Billet Jbeht Lookouts Carmichael Chappelle Or Coveleskle Acon Haas Macon United States Ll. M Avant

Dodgers wallop Senators in baseball tilt

Washington Americans were whitewashed by the Brooklyn Nationals 7 to 0 in a Brooklyn home game. Cashion Walker Ainsmith Henry Rucker Allen Phelps noted for Brooklyn while Washington’s lineup struggled throughout.

Dodgers Senatora Washington Washington Americans Brooklyn Nationals Brooklyn Cashion Walker Ainsmith Henry Rucker Allen Phelps

Hill players prep for season with Teed up practice plans

Gnattantoosa Tan Waid reports Hill plans a strong sophomore class this year. Coveleskia and More are reaching in good form as Coveleskia leads pitching depth. Cleveland club staying in Atlanta for prep games, with Jordan near a home move to Chattanooga as plans form for a new residence.

Hill Chattanooga Cleveland Atlanta Jordan

Opening Scores and Baseball Results Across Several Games

Opening scores show Chattanooga 3, Atlanta 4, and Birmingham 7, Montgomery 3 with Mississippi leading 5-2 over Auburn after late innings. Sewanee beat Chattanooga 7 to 5 in a first game of a series as Chattanooga fought back with several hits. Other games include New York Nationals shutting out Newark 7-4, Pittsburg 16, Kansas City 4, and Russell Ford guiding the New York Americans to a 6-4 win over Toledo. Multiple college and regional games are listed with varied results and line scores.

Chattanooga Atlanta Birmingham Montgomery Memphis Nashville New Orleans Mobile Sewanee Ellis McClain Gordon Jonakin Parker Stone Pittsburg Kansas City Pittsburg Nationals Yanks Toledo Ohio Russell Ford New York Americans

Lewis Publising Case Reveals Fraud Career arc in Early 1900s

Louis Lewis testified in a United States district court about a long history of publishing and fraudulent schemes. He described starting with a magazine priced at 1.25, expanding into land speculation around University City, and the chain of events leading to a 1905 fraud order. He detailed financial losses, stock exchanges, and a massive impact on creditors and subscribers. George W. Baumhoff corroborated that University City tract actions boosted nearby property values.

A ‘Louis Ga Lewis United States Apt Feldé A& Magazine Bulla Post Ofice Department Lewis People’s’ Bank People’s Bank Lewis Publshing Company Lewis Publishing Company The Farm Journal George W. Baumhoff Street Railway University City University _ City

Uncle Sam Mulcted For French Invention

Washington on April 8 the United States Supreme Court held the government liable to pay 136000 to the owners of the French patented de Bange Gun Check used on army and navy cannons. The device secures the breech at powder explosion to seal gases and prevent backflow.

Washington United States Supreme Court of the

More Blacks Doomed by Sacrifice Sect

Clementine Bernabet, self confessed murderer of seven to ten Black victims, was not arraigned as planned in April in Lafayette Louisiana. She told a reporter that three other families, totaling thirteen members, had been selected as next victims by the sacrifical church. An African American woman named Irene was detained, with officers seeking to identify her as the accomplice named by Clementine.

Lafayette Clementine Bernabet Louisiana Texas Clementine Sacrifice Church Irene Macon W. B. Bigby First Baptist Church E. C. Dargan

Amateur boxers duel in Boston for national crown

New Orleans to Nova Scotia entrants compete in Mechanic Hall opening nine teen bouts at the National Amateur Athletic Union championships. Beaten by Paddy Green in bantam prior rounds, A Simons loses after extra round. 158-pound bout pits F C Beckler against Dan McDonald. decision tied, referee awards to dePanala. Rex dominates 135-pound class beating Bill Quakley.

Boston Mass New Orleans Nova Scotia National Amateur Athletic Union Mechanica Hall A. Simons South Paddy Green Cambridge F. C. Beckler Dan McDonald dePanala Harry Rex Bill Quakley Chelsea

Macon Recorder Acquits Proofreader in Moore Woman Case

In Macon Georgia on April 8 the Recorder acquitted C I Brown a proofreader from the Macon News of disorderly conduct after he was accused by Miss Ray Meyer sister of Leo Meyer of sending telephoned threats and pursuing a Moore woman. A detective testified Brown followed Miss Meyer and that Brown denied his name and telephone calls.

Macon C. “I. Brown Ray Meyer Leo Meyer Mary, Moore Lepleyar Moore Miss Meyer Ake Brown Misa Meyer

Illinois Goes to Polls Today

Illinois holds its final preliminary presidential preference primaries with state and county ballots. Thousands of workers will man the polls in Chicago and across the state to prevent disorder and corruption. Taft Roosevelt and La Follette leaders urge supporters. Wilson Clark race seen close. Hearst, Sullivan push for Clark and Wilson respectively.

Chicago Illnois Taft Roosevelt la Follette Woodrow Wilson Champ Clark Romer Sullivan

Fatally Injured in Prize Fight

Cleveland report says Louis Mar wolief known as Fighting Mungle was badly hurt in the sixth round against Kid Goldberg of Rochester. He led 4 rally before collapsing and was taken to a hospital with possible paralysis on his right side. Officials say no arrest was made.

Cleveland Louis Marwolief Mungle hKid Goldberg Rochester

Governor Gilchrist Refuses Extradition in Swindle Case

Chicago April 8 Governor Gilchrist of Florida denies extradition of S B Aultman who was recently indicted here over a $150000 swindle involving Elizabeth Hickerdike. A detective was sent to obtain Aultman who returned today with Gilchrist asserting the move aims to seize papers for a civil suit.

Chicago Gilchrist Florida S. B. Aultman Elizabeth Hickerdike Aultman

Democrats Stand By Economy Plans In Army Bill Clash

Washington April 8 Democratic leaders in the House say they will stick to their economy plans in the appropriation bills and expect a clash in conference on the army appropriation, with the House bill totaling 87 million plus and the Senate panel proposing about 95.3 million, a rise over last year.

Washington House Senate Senate Committee On House Democrats Congress 18Enets Committee

American trainmen to strike in Mexico

In Mexico City 800 American conductors and engineers of the National Railways of Mexico threaten a strike on April 15 after managers rejected their demands. The walkout could disrupt service though the general manager says replacements will be found with competent Mexicans. issue described as unfair discrimination.

Mexico City National Railways of Mexico Atrike

Georgia to open new denominational college in state

Macon reports a plan to establish a Church of Christ denominational college for Georgia Alabama Florida and South Carolina possibly in Atlanta Macon or Dublin Preliminary work led by J Hopwood the former Milligan president aims to create a college with a BA degree and a connected theological seminary Atlanta is favored with a 300 acre site near the city Dublin also bids for the institution The project faces proximity to existing Kentucky Tennessee colleges as a potential drawback. Also in Macon a woman named Mrs W B Bigby is suspected of soliciting unauthorized church aid and police are alerted and elderly Macon officer L M Avant, age 76, marks forty years on the force.

Macon Georgia Atlanta Dublin Ministerial Association of the Churches of Christ of Georgia Alabama Florida Southarolina J Hopwood Virginia Christian Callers Lynchbure Va Milligan Wrenn. Cols. Ipxe Ministers’ Association Hopwood Mercer University Baptist, College Church of Christ South Kentucky Illinois Indiana Missouri Iowa Tennessee J. Walter Reynolds First Christian Church H. T. Cree Augusta Bricker

Friends Rally to Henderson in Georgia Race

In Ochla Georgia supporters urge Hon J A J Henderson to enter Congress in the Eleventh district. They cite his business background at Henderson Lumber Quilla and the Oclla Southern railroad as evidence he can understand how legislation will affect commerce.

Ochla J. A. J. Henderson Eleventh Henderson Georgia Henderson Lumber Company Quilla Ocllla Southern Railroad Berrien Irwin Ben Hill Wilcox County Anderson

Doctors Promote D D D Eczema Remedy

Dr Evans asserts skin diseases are not tied to the blood and the skin must be cured from the skin. A wash of wintergreen thymol and other ingredients, sold as D D D Prescription for Eczema, is endorsed by Dr Hotlis and others as a specific for eczema. Jacobs' Pharmacies offers a guaranteed trial bottle with no cost if it fails to work.

Evans x-Commissioner of Health Hotmis

Starnes Near Freedom as Lawyers Plan Habeas Move

Rome Ga April 8 Special. Lawyers for Arian L Starnes say he will be freed in a few days and that they will pursue a writ of habeas corpus to overturn the mistrial and discharged jury The action hinges on Starnes absence from court when Judge Maddox discharged the panel and whether former jeopardy or immediate habeas proceedings apply The firm names include Denny Wright Copeland Hutchens and Max Myerhardt and the plan could reach the supreme court if needed.

Rome wWe Arian L. Starnes Supreme Court of the United States Denny & Wright, Copeland & Hutchens Hamilton & Max Myerhardt Maddox Didox Copeland Starnes

Capudine Headache Relief Promises Quick Action

An advertisement claims Capudine stops headaches by removing the cause from heat cold stomach or nerves. It is a liquid pleasant to take and also helpful for colds and grippe. Available in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.

Capudine

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