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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
11
The Constitution markets want advertisements as the best medium for selling or buying goods. Ten cents per line per insertion with a minimum of three lines. Discounts apply for month long runs. Ads received after 8 p m may not be classified.
Two aged dogs Baby and Moloney died within hours of their master Professor F H Daniels. At the Brooklyn funeral the silken hearted pets refused comfort and perished from heartbreak. The two dogs, longtime companions of the pianist, lay buried in the Daniels yard after the service.
New York April 17 Bob Fitzsimmons telegram to James Jeffries proposes a California glove contest for the world championship. He claims California is the only state free of interference and offers to meet Jeffries anywhere there at any time, with arrangements left to Jeffries and a $2,500 forfeit if not honored.
At Memphis on April 17 the mile and a sixteenth feature drew three horses. Terra Firma led early, then drew away to win by two lengths over The Lady with Wax Taper third. Weather clear and track fast. The card lists six races with results and the day’s entries for the next programs.
The Chicago Record-Herald reports Burlington Railroad adopts stricter rules forbidding intoxicant use by all employees on and off duty. The measure aims to public safety and reliable service as rail transport hinges on clear heads, despite harsh winter temptations.
Arrival and departure times listed for Central of Georgia Railway Seaboard Air Line and other lines. Stations include Jonesboro Savannah Hapeville Macon LaGrange College Park Covington Augusta Lithonia Conyers and Montgomery with daily and Sunday patterns and numerous departure times.
At Aqueduct New York April 17 the Rose stakes for 2 year old fillies went to Morca driven by Bullman, besting Alan who led early. Jockey Bullman rode three winners. Other races listed include five and seven furlong sprints with horses such as Mark Cheek, Francesco, April Shower and Toscan, and track conditions noted as fast.
Chicago beats Cincinnati 9 to 1 as Swarmsted allows only two hits. Pittsburgh trips St Louis 1 to 0 on Leach and Kruger plays. Brooklyn edges Boston 2 to 1 in a pitching duel. New York over Philadelphia 7 to 1 behind Mathewson. Alabama shuts out Mississippi 24 to 0. North Carolina vs Georgia postponed due to rain. Governor Odell’s son injured when horse falls. leg broken.
Rain kept the Atlantas indoors and ground conditions halted work in the morning. Stouch joined yesterday and will wear the uniform once sunshine returns. Manager Pabst believes the team is strong and aims for a meeting with a heavy opponent. Saturday’s game will attract about 8,000 schoolboys after the team splits for the afternoon as Columbus declined to join.
Southern Railway timetable lists multiple daily trains from Atlanta to Cincinnati Brunswick Columbus Birmingham Memphis Chatta hooga Washington New York and more. It notes through sleepers dining cars observation cars and through service with several local stops and express options with arrival times at key hubs like Richmond Norfolk Washington and New York. The display includes train numbers 13 28 35 7 38 8 40 23 30 10 37 22 14 etc and notes amenities and termini at major stations.
Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech 14 to 4 in Knoxville as Georgia Tech despite a strong start fatigued after an Atlanta trip. Brinson stars for Georgia, while Lucas and Hicks excel for Tennessee. Crowd large, best attendance of the season predicted improvements for Georgia tomorrow and Saturday. W C Hughen of Atlanta sues Central of Georgia railway in Macon for 10 000 damages following December wreck.
Mrs Ida Faulkner widow of John C Faulkner conductor killed at Clarkesville sues Tallulah Falls Railway Company in Habersham superior court for 39006 damages alleging negligence in the March 12 fatal incident aboard the defendant's train.
The Georgia and Florida Navigation Company buys the steamer Three States from Bainbridge Navigation Company to replace the Naiad lost to a recent fire. The vessel will join the Columbus Steamboat Association, which now controls all river boats except one small independent steamer.
Bobby Walthour defeated Jimmy Moran in two straight heats at the Coliseum, setting a new five mile record of 7 43 4-5 and winning the second heat in 8 01. Leander dominated the four cornered race, finishing ahead of Hunter Ruiz and Lake. Walthour sails to Boston tonight to race next Thursday back in Atlanta.
The demented woman linked to Mrs Louise Luetgert murder rumors prompts Luetgert attorney W A Vincent to suspect Mrs Harrison and family have left New Orleans for Chicago. Miles Dougherty says anthracite strike settlement moves are speeding with four more talks planned. Taft conference pushes St Louis world fair committee to fund Philippine exhibit, aiming to pacify the islands with moral impact.
The pope hosted a large group of Swiss pilgrims as diplomatic strain between Italy and Switzerland sparked fears of hostile demonstrations. Military precautions kept the issue peaceful. Italy's war minister ordered disbandment of reservists drafted February 23 to avert a threatened general railroad strike. In Australia, Senator Higgins urged mercy for Boers and opposed conscription to South Africa.
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