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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1902

Page

3

Atlanta Athletic Club elects officers and directors

Burton Smith was elected president Arnold Broyles vice president and B S Dunlap secretary. Directors chosen include Dunlap Adair Ormond King Porter Tichenor Bliverman Glenn Hill Hill Harris. Votes opened 4 pm closed 9 pm with a large turnout. The three officers ran unopposed. directors contested in friendly races. Smith praised the club’s finances and social standing.

Atlanta Athletic Club Folgewood Avenue Burton Smith Armold Broyles Polis Smith Club Julian Harris Reynolds Tichenor W. A. Fuller, Jr

Atlanta Camp Delegates to Dallas Reunion Named

Captain Charles S Arnall of Atlanta camp No 159 United Confederate Veterans appointed fifteen delegates and fifteen alternates for the Dallas Texas reunion next week. About forty camp members expected. some travel Friday with General Clement Evans others Sunday afternoon. Delegates include W L Calhoun J T Stocks H S Landrum John W Weardruff Harry Krouse J G Huff D O Dougherty W M Durhat J J Hallman J T Derry C S Arnall T H Fran J G Kirkpatrick A J VE Alternates listed include J W Williams B E bp L Mobley J R Ashworth Jasper N Smith James F E Smith J C Rodgers H L Atwater C B Howard Sr W D Payne Henry F H Jennings James D Carter Howell C Jackson Boggus Hearn J B Singer.

Dallas Charles S. Arnall Atlanta United Confederate Veterans Tex Clement A. Evans Georgia Division Gounge New Orleans Atlantic W. L. Calhoun J. T. Stocks H. Landrum John W. Weaidruff Harry

Theatre season promises strong Grand attractions in Atlanta

Grand Theatre manager Lake Wells announces an exceptional company of musical comedy artists and plays for spring and summer. Bijou Musical Comedy Company touted as highly entertaining with a cheaper yet finer production of A Trip to Chinatown. First Bijou matinee today with strong turnout expected. patrons likely to see a fine, affordable show all week. Carnegie Library directors meet in Chattanooga to elect A N Sloan as chairman and Z W Whelant as secretary and to consider site options for a proposed library.

Grand Lake Wells Wells Hoyt Fijou Thinatown Carnegie Library Chattanooga Tenn Carnegie Hbrary A. N. Sloan ZW. Whelant

How THEY MANAGE Doctors Wives Trained To Arrange Things

A Washington DC physician’s wife claims coffee caused sleepless nights and introduced Postum. She describes switching his meals to Postum, noting improved health and strength within weeks. The doctor reportedly prescribed Postum to patients, praising its effects.

Washington, D. C Saya Fou Postum Battle Creek Mich

Fat Fees for Four Firms in Historic Street Railway Fight

Eighty thousand dollars was paid yesterday by H. W. Atkinson to the law firms Rosser & Carter, J. L. Hopkins & Sons, King & Spalding and Brandon & Arkwright for three years of legal work. Each firm received $20,000 as its share for services in obtaining concessions from the Georgia Railway and Electric Company, after fourteen injunctions and many court actions across US circuit, city, and state legislatures. Also notice from W. T. Crenshaw announcing reorganized rental service led by George L. Keller for Remington typewriters, promising prompt, careful service.

H. W. Atkinson Rosser & Carter J. L. Hopkins & Sons King & Spalding Brandon & Arkwright Georgia Railway and Electric Company Atkinson

Law Firms Change As Rosser, Brandon Plan Partnership

Attorneys L Z Rosser and Morris Brandon will form a new partnership. Rosser and E V Carter dissolved Rosser Carter, with Carter staying at the Empire building. Arkwright plans to leave general practice for Atkinson interests, while Brandon continues serving Fulton County and Arkwright holds a post in Atkinson’s companies.

L. Z. Rosser Morris Brandon Rosser & Carter Rosser E. V. Carter Brandon & Arkwright Arkwright H. M. Atkinson Carter Empire Building Board of Health Seventh Ward City Board of Education Atlanta Atkinson Brandon Fulton County

Bailey the King Returns to Atlanta Park Debut Expected Soon

Left-handed pitcher Bailey, dubbed the King, arrived in the city and joined Atlanta practice. He pitched five innings in a split squad session, impressing as he works into form after college coaching duties. Bailey said the work will grow him into shape and expects readiness in a few days.

Atlanta Atlantas King Bailey Pabst Smith Bailey Krug

Moran and Walthour prep for Thursday motor paced clash

In Roanoke Virginia the two top racers Moran and Walthour held fast practice for the Coliseum event on Thursday. Walthour will be paced by the White Ghost with Bennett assisting as Moran eyes a hard race.

Moran Walthour Bobbie Walthour Jimmy Moran Coliseum Bennett Prince Savannah Gus Castle Atlanta

South Carolina Defeats Georgia 6-4 In Damp College Clash

In Columbia on April 15, South Carolina beat Georgia 6 to 4 on a cold damp day. Ruehr and Gilland excelled for Carolina as Ruehr allowed only one hit through five innings before McWhorter broke through. Dickinson for Georgia and catcher Colle stood out, while Georgia heads to Chapel Hill for tomorrow’s game against the University of North Carolina. Scoring details show a tight contest with late runs for Carolina.

Columbia S. C South Carolina College Georgia University Ruehr Glland Carolina Georgia Bays Innning McWhorter Childs Georgia Dickinson Colle Beaver Chapel Hill University of North Carolin Onis Cogburn Waddell Belser Felder Gunter Buahr Wee Galland Jaques Walker Spahr Anderson Rwehr Gilland

First Baseball Games on the Emory Diamond

Oxford Ga April 1 Special Seniors defeat juniors 14 to nil in the first Emory College baseball game of the series. Notable for errorless defense and strong batting by Moore and Adkins. juniors led by Boyd and Dozier. Large crowd witnessed the contest with mixed reports of lineups for both sides.

Oxford Emory College Fmory College Moore Adkins Boyd Leonard Dealer Armstead Shepherd Philadelphia American Newark Eastern National Jersey City York Baltimore Windsington Georgetown Pennsylvania State College New York Montreal Boston Worcester Waterbury Brooklyn Marquette Annapolis Harvard Cadets

Flora Pomona Wins Tennessee Oaks at Memphis

John W. Schorr’s Flora Pomona, a yearling filly, powers to a half length victory over Marque in the 1 mile Tennessee Oaks at Memphis. Odds favored Flora Pomona at 3 to 5. Marque and Wain-A-Moinen follow for second and third. Race value just over 3000 dollars to the winner amid a crowded card with six other races.

Memphis Tenn John W. Schorr Flora Pomona Schorr Marque Wain-A-Moinen Autumn Leaves Our Jasale Wain Henry McDaniel R. Williams Tom Cogan N. Turner Les King T. Dean Chorus Boy Birkenruth Trebor Winktfield Wild Pirate J. T. Woods Amirante Loudon Nearest Bell I. Walsh Bourbon Lyman Hay Robert G. Lansing Andrew Ring Bonance John A. Scott Sarah Maxim Kings Sister Budweiser Lady Lake Maverick Step ‘Around Harrison Len Morrison Iol the Advocate Pretty Charlie Hanateap Silurian Barouche Vulcain Nitrate Helen Paxton Corillo Golden Link Mazo Precursor Bauber Barve B Robert Morrison Jennie Day Sha & G Peaceful Levoy Sonfalon Alard Scarlet Thy Eehodate Bir Christopher Manilo J Toah Orleans

Sale of nearly 100 suits in crepe and weave materials

Advertisement lists closeout prices on nearly 100 suits including crepe, cheviot, and canvas weave materials with silk linings, two and single breasted coats, stitched skirts with graduated flounces, and half habit backs. Garments valued up to 22.50 and 35.00.

Vici Ideal Patent

Opened at Aqueduct as 1902 season kicks off with Ethics winning

The metropolitan racing season opened at Aqueduct in New York with a large crowd and fine weather. C F Dwyer’s Ethics won the Gerter handicap at seven furlongs at 20 to 1, Contend second, Petra II third. Himself faded from favorite status to finish well back. The program included six races with multiple contenders and listed entries for upcoming races and weights.

New York Aqueduct C. F. Dwyer Ethics Contend Petra II W. €. Daly Aescond Margraviate Red Path Eddie Busch Delagoa Ghaw McAddie Burns Cassville Cochran Marco Landry Examiner I. Burns Bing Baar Bullman St Plorian Satire Past G. Thompson Carter Eithies H. Cochran Shaw Doggett Dark Planet Brennan Sloss Smith Nul Ackey Dwyer Paris Rache Roue H. Michastis Whist D. Johnson Jack Demand Wonderly

Burke Convicted of Murder in Savannah Court

Savannah Ga April 15 Special After nineteen hours the jury found John Burke colored guilty of murder with a life sentence The verdict drew a large crowd and Burke's sister swooned A separate arraignment saw twenty nine negroes policy writers plead guilty with 25 fine each Rev Bascom Anthony credited for major role in provoking the arrests Confederate Veterans ad offers Frisco System tickets with multiple side trips to Oklahoma City Hot Springs and other points via Memphis and Dallas

Savannah John Burke Burke Bascom Anthony Trinity Methodist Church Dallas Tex Memphis Oklahoma Indian Territory Hot Springs W. T. Saunders Frisco 4Aslunta

Birmingham Downs Cleveland 5 to 2 in April Game

Birmingham defeated the Cleveland American League team 5 to 2 in Birmingham on April 15. Lundborn was chased from the box in the fourth inning after Birmingham scored five runs. Local pitcher Campbell held the visitors mostly in check, delivering an near-invincible performance.

Birmingham Cleveland Ala Lundborn Bom Campbell

American Jockeys Sweep Five of Six at Paris Meeting

American jockeys dominated the Maisons Lafitte meeting with five wins from six races. MacIntyre claimed two victories, J Reiff also won two including the Prix Frontin, and Righy secured one win.

Paris MacIntyre J. Reiff Righy

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