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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1902

Page

3

Walthour and Moran to clash in 5 mile rear race at Coliseum

Crowds pack Piedmont park as Jimmy Moran the cycle king of Chelsea faces Bobbie Walthour of Atlanta in a 5 mile motor paced rear race at the Coliseum. Moran trails Walthour in past meetings but both are in top form and a fast pace is expected tonight. Reserved seats and boxes are nearly sold out, with sales at 41 North Pryor street. Walthour will be paced by Layson and Moran by Bennett, with several short events to follow the main race.

Jimmy Moran Chelsea Bobbie Walthour Atlanta Coliseum Piedmont Park Waithour Boston Walthour Moran Dare Devil Advame Pryor Street Layson Bennett Prince

Techs to Have Field Day for Southern Intercollegiate Meet

Track athletes at Tech will be chosen next Wednesday April 23 for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association field day. Medals await winners in events like standing broad jump running high jump 10 yard dash shot put 22 yard dash 120 yard hurdles 440 yard dash nose vault hammer throw 880 yard run running broad jump and mile.

The Tech Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Georgia Nashville Jackson Ech

Missing Man Baxley Disappears Near Talladega

A. B. Baxley, 48, vanished from his Talladega area home on March 10. Relatives in Atlanta are assisting as a reward of 350 is posted for information. He is described as about 5 feet 8 inches, 145 pounds, dark eyes, light hair turning gray, with a wart near the nose and a mole on the neck. He wore a Bray suit and dark felt hat.

A. B. Baxley Talladega Ala Atlanta Coogler

Winesett Marries Again Linking to Walthour Kin

Walthour kin Bobbie Walthour learns of the marriage of Winesett to Miss May Breele daughter of Mrs H J Pogue of Bellwood Ga. The ceremony occurred at Mr Pogue's home with Rev W A Babb officiating. Winesett kept the union secret until a Boston trip to arrange for Walthour’s race. The bride, 14, will join Winesett traveling east this summer and reside in Virginia next year.

Walthour May Breele H J Pogue Exmott Street Bellwood W A. Babb Western Heights Winesett Boston Walthaur Messrs. Winesett Zenus Fields Bobbie Walthour FLE Wines Bob Whinesett Battle Hill Miss Steele Mrs Pogue Mr. Pogue Mra Winesett Marietta Winesetts Virginia

Owner Turns Umpire and Gets Soaked at Piedmont Park

Peter, owner of Atlanta's franchise, stepped in when no umpire was present at Piedmont Park. He calmed the crowd with a steady voice as spectators demanded the game proceed. A heckler interrupted, shouting for something new while Peter prepared to resume play.

ET Peter Atlanta Piedmont Park Mr Peter Smith Peter Mark Henley Frank Longley Baker Hoffmeister Laush Pabet Bexcomes Krug Pabst

Belle of Grand Rapids Promoter Prompts Health Letter

Miss Marie Johnson of Grand Rapids Michigan advocates Wine of Cardui as a solution for menstrual irregularities and related female ailments. The letter cites dramatic recoveries, urges readers to obtain a two dollar bottle, and directs contact to The Chattanooga Medicine Co. for advice and literature.

Marie Jane Grand Rapids, Mich Marie Johnson Broadway Grand Rapids Mich Cardui Miss Johnson Cardi Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Columbia Theater Becomes Bijou in Atlanta Remodeling

The Columbia theater on Marietta street will be renamed the Bijou under manager Jake Wells. Remodeling begins May 1 with a new Marietta street entrance and a full-width arcade under a massive exterior sign. The project totals about 20000 dollars and a New York contractor, E C Hoth, may bid on the work.

Columbia Theater Atlanta Marietta Street Jake Wells Wels Richmond South Columbia E C. Hoth New DeGivees Theater Col.mbia Wells

Contests Over Two Will Of Willam Marsh Rica

The Surrogate of New York, April 16, set hearings on the two wills of William Marsh Rica, whose murder conviction of Albert T Patrick was recent. J C Tomlinson for Patrick urged postponement until June, pending indictments for forgery against the witnesses Short and Meyers. Surrogate Fitzgerald refused further delay and the hearing paused after one witness, resuming tomorrow.

New York Willam Marsh Rica Albert T Patrick Fitzgerald J. C Tomlinson Patrick Short and Meyers Patrick Will

Capital and Took Increased by New Stock Increase

New York Central stockholders meet in Albany and approve raising capital from 115 million to 150 million dollars. A new lease with Mohawk and Malone Railroad authorizes 30 million in 334 percent bonds, with 6.4 million to retire old bonds and the rest for improvements.

New York Central Railroad Albany N. Y New York Central and Hudson Railroad Company Board of Dirators Mohawk and Malone

Carolina Beats Georgia In Slow Game At Chapel Hill

In Chapel Hill on April 16, North Carolina defeated Georgia 8 to 2. McDonald, Cocke, Holt triad produced a notable triple, while MedCalla made a running catch for Georgia. Bower walked six as Wilcox and McDonald shared pitching duties. Georgia faces North Carolina again tomorrow and Virginia Friday, with Raleigh hosting Saturday. Other scores note Princeton over Lehigh 13–0 and Nashville-area games.

Chapel Hill N. C Carolina Georgia McDonald Cocke Holt MedCalla Bower North Carolina Wilcox Council Beaver McDonald Dickinsott Beaver McCalla Cheshire Carr Virginia Raleigh

Maze wins steepest chase at Memphis with French rider

In Memphis on April 15 a large crowd watched a scenic hurdle race with ten horses. Maze ridden by Mgr Taffin won the steeplechase by three lengths against Precursor as two horses fell, including Helen Paxton who somersaulted over a jump. Earlier races saw Sarah Maxim, Maverick, Gallantree, Silurian, and Toad win, with racing entries listed for the day. Charleston loses to Augusta 18 to 0 in golf. Henry Cummings sets amateur course record with 39.

Memphis Tenn Helen Paxton Mgr. Taffin Mazo Jennie Day Slater Sons Sarah Maxim Vuléain N. Turner Maze Taffin Pre- Cursor Downe Golden Ddoke J. M. Weber Toad Wirkfield Leroy Rob&tson Admo- Pee O’brien Augusta Charleston 8. C Charleston Country Clit Links Henry Cummings

Upsets Rule Aqueduct as Candling Wins at 16 to 1

At Aqueduct on April 16 several favorites fell. Candling, at 16 to 1, claimed the last race easily from Alsike while Discus won the first 2 year old race and Mystic Belle Ex aminer prevailed in another 2 year old event. T. Burns rode two winners.

New York Aqueduct Candling Alsike Discus Mystic Belle Examiner Red Knight T. Burns Discus CH Cochran Mystic Belle J. Datyy Epidemics Shea Tatalist Shandonfield Alacit Creamer St. Burns Landry Ture Bey Booker Lucky Star Animosty Jack McGinn J Duty Tive Thy Referee Wonderly Pred Krupp H. Cochran Iridiagcent McCue Candting L. Smith Brennan Vassal Dance Mark Cheek Uncle Louis

Latonia Jockey Club Officers Elected

Latonia Jockey Club in Cincinnati held a meeting where officers were elected. President Judge George S. Perkins succeeds John C Sherlock. Vice President Jules Fielschmaan serves as vice president. Secretary and treasurer EC Hopper becomes assistant secretary JD Dijon. Directors include CJ Christie, EB F Clay, Brent Arnold, LP Taunton, WE Rhoepf, J T Carew, WW Ramses, HM Levy, Charles D Meade, Jesse Lawman, Nicholas Longworth, and EA Hart.

Latonia Jockey Club Cincinnati George S. Perkins John C Sherlock Jultue Fielschmaan E C Hopper John B. Dijson C J. Christie EB F_ Clay Brent Arnold L P_ Taunton EK Rhoepf J. T. Carew W W Ramses H. M Levy Charlies D Meade Jesse Lawman Nicholas Longworth E A Hart

Heikes Wins Trophy in Asheville Shooting Tourney

In Asheville, April 16, special report: Holla Heikes won first prize in the handicap event, after taking third place in the recent 7 sems contest. Weather was favorable and high scores were posted as the tournament neared its close. The event ends tomorrow. Campbell Acquitted in Athens

Heikes Asheville Hollaeikes Campbell Athens C. F&f Trust Clarke Superior Court Clarke County

Champagne price rise surpasses all rivals worldwide

The text notes Moet & Chandon Champagne for 1901 over 183 increases by more than 100 percent compared with all other Champagne houses. Moet & Chandon White Seal from Epernay, France, comes from the celebrated 1893 vintage popular globally. The Kreuz Zeitung of Berlin discusses alleged embattlements by US soldiers in the Prinkes and claims imperialism advances.

Moet & Chandon Epernay France Kreuz Zeitung Berlin United States Prittines

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