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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1905
Page
5
Race results from a Saratoga meet feature varied purses and notable placings. Horses such as Four to ghot-Voorte, Tangoo, and Mohawk appear among others, with entries like Redfern, de brand, and Martin in the field. The page lists multiple purses, odds, and placing details across several races, highlighting participant names and outcomes in a dense, OCR-like text fragment.
New York August 5 Special reports that the Australian crawl is gaining traction among U S swimmers led by LB Goodwin of the New York Athletic Club who dominates races with a fast stroke and new records He describes the stroke as speed oriented with four arm motions per kick and notes breathing is challenging yet the method promises speed over short distances.
John L Sullivan recalls fights with Paddy Ryan in Mississippi City and the crowd, including a red-haired woman. He explains backers like Gleason and Keenan, and notes his friendship with Mike Gleason despite bets on rivals. The piece shifts to a Chicago birthday scene with Elks, a police officer, and a reflective anecdote about boxing era icons and Showman figures.
MO. L. MOORE & SONS offer eyeglasses praised for elegant design and light construction. The glasses are described as works of art with careful frame adjustments, located at 42 North Broad Street in the Prudential Building.
At Readville August 5 the pace events show Relavile Moss winning with a $600 purse in three straight heats with times near 2 9 8 4. Jennie Scott captures the trotting purse in three straight heats led by Bullette in the pace events with Van Patterson and Robbin Boletta noting starts. Other entries include Betty Brook, McDougal, Tony Faust Whitten Wilkes and Adee in various heats. results emphasize multiple sweep victories and secondary placements.
A historic item notes recommendations for outdoor hospitals and medical facilities, led by Surgeons and authorities, proposing new stations and possible expansion at Norfolk and Port Royal. The plan aims to increase capacity to care for the sick and wounded, potentially reaching 500 beds with reorganized buildings and dedicated wards.
Haviland won the mile and 100 yards Latonia feature easily from Corukea with Fran third. Coruscate second in the same race. Bramcas took third. Last race saw Mate Hank defeat Tangler by a half length, with Zaeigerson third. Track fast with strong entries across six races and a handicap chase.
At a Camp Tige Anderson meeting United Confederate Veterans endorsed General Andrew J West of Atlanta as the candidate to lead the Georgia Division, succeeding General McGlashan. The Macon state reunion is Oct 24-25, with West unannounced as a candidate to avoid pressuring him.
Notice that the Macon and Birmingham Railway excursion from Macon to Savannah and Tybee scheduled for August 10, 1905 has been cancelled. All previous announcements of rates and schedules for this trip are remitted. Signed by Rhodes, General Passenger Agent.
A public notice touts Dr. Hathaway for skill in genito urinary disorders. It proclaims high success with kidney and bladder troubles, prostate enlargement, Bright's disease, and related conditions. Free examination offered, with home treatment available and personal expertise emphasized. For 26 years the doctor claims deep experience and careful, stage by stage care.
Hart and every case is treated with a special remedy prepared in Hathaway town private laboratory. He makes no extra charge for these or any other medicines. If you have frequent urge to urinate or pain, consult this specialist at once. He has been in Atlanta for nearly years offering honest, upright care without pretenses.
A historical notice invites readers to visit Dr Hathaway for free examination and advice on chronic conditions including stricture, syphilis, gonorrhea, impotence, heart and skin diseases, and women’s illnesses. It promises expert opinions and a sendable disease book, urging written requests if a visit is not possible.
The Fulton county clerk's office saw multiple petitions and suits. Amintd & Arnold seek $25,000 for a Piedmont Sanitarium charter. Amster and Amster file to form the corporation with $25,000 capital. Crashes involving Southern Railway and Atlantic Coast Line bring damages claims totaling up to $15,000. A claim for $8,000 cites mental anguish from a railway incident. Mrs Macy Hawley is deemed insane by jury in the court of ordinary.
A local painter won a close contest against Charlie Manley Harntind at Mil ledgevinte. The event featured mix and match efforts that secured a notable score for the winner amid modest audience turnout and unclear final tally.
Parks present a day of concerts with performances in the afternoon and evening. The program features selections by Vandercoo Nab verd Polls and orchestral pieces including Bizet Carmen and Moonlight on the Hudson interspersed with local acts and vaudeville numbers.
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