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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1903

Page

2

Aristocracy Wins 40000 For Pittsburg Phil At Saratoga

Aristocracy wins a fortune of 40000 at Saratoga, aided by Great Plunger at 20 to 1. Pittsburg Phil is cited as the winner of the special. The Travers Stakes for 3 year olds is highlighted along with the Saratoga special for 2 year olds. Tankard wins the steeplechase handicap as Daryl refuses the jumps. Ada Nay captures the Travers Stakes in a tight finish ahead of Reliable and Jim Crack.

Saratoga NY Saratoga Ada Ney Maxie Nayada William C Tankard G Green Ap Daryl Hermie Rice Daingerfield Odom H Cochran van Rigodon G Green Woo Gatherer Graham Daryl Aristocracy O Nell Tot T Burns Delhi Boxwood Raglan Armondes James V_ Tin Pacanoe Gallant Crown Prince Travers Turiong Ada Nay Neil Reliable Jim Crack Gannam Whorer the Picket Brave and Hartsbourne Read Cottige Maid Hicks Florham Queen Pass Book Star and Garter Locket & Sever Graceful Grenade Sweet Gretchen Divination Standard Palette Hippocrates Ine Champlain Jeppen Wotan Battis Juvenal Maxim Rockaway Revelle Rhodes Lord Advocate

Moore and Sons Eye Glass Grinding Enterprise

MO L Moore and Sons have specialized in grinding eyeglasses for years. Their sons help in a shop that stands out for its eye work. Located at 42 North Ad Forest, Prudential Building.

MO. L. Moore & Sons North Ad Forest Prudential Building

Major Delmar Wins Match at Hudson River Driving Club

Major Delmar defeats The Abbott in a special match for 2500 at Poughkeepsie as four races close the Hudson River Driving Club meeting. Delmar led from the start, winning by about four lengths in 2:13 4. C. M. Council of Americus, a southern Georgia businessman, spent the day in Atlanta en route to Saratoga.

Abbott Poughkeepsie Grummer Hudson River Driving Club Major Belmar Detmar Pola C. M. Council Americus Georgia Atlanta Bartatoga

Jimmy Moran Defeats Bobby Moran at Revere Track

James F Moran of Chelsea won a two hour motor paced race at Revere track setting a new time record. Four starters were Moran Walthour McLean and Leanger. Walthour led early, Moran surged in the final stretch to win Moran 77 miles 2 laps, Walthour 76 miles 7 laps, McLean 72 miles 6 laps.

Revere Mass James F Moran Chelsea Revere Track Moran Walthour McLean Leanger Walthour RicLean

NO MORE BOXING FOR JEFFRIES

San Francisco reports Robert Fitzsimmons returning from Harbin Springs where Jeffries vowed no more boxing until a planned meeting with Corbett. Fitzsimmons says Jeffries refused further hard bouts though Delaney urged more, asserting Jeffries remains stubborn yet healthy and strong. Corbett trains daily at Almaden with Tommy Ryan as the Germania Life Insurance special agent in North Carolina opens an Atlanta district office.

San Francisco Robert Fitzgmmons Harbin Springs Jeffries Fitzsimmons Corbett Pugilist Delaney Alameds Tommy Ryan Wiliam J Pogue Germania Life Insurance Company New York North Carolina Atlanta Germania | Life

Professor says crisis for the negro race in America

In Birmingham, August, Professor W H Council, principal of the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes at Normal, Ala, warned that antagonism to African Americans is rising in the north. He argued the South remains the Negro’s rightful home where honest, industrious labor benefits both races and should be recognized by whites and blacks alike.

Birmingham Ala W H Council Agricultural and Mechanical Colege For Normal Birmngham America South

Virginia Carolina Chemical shale mill shutdown denial

Charleston August 4 Special W 2B Cfilsholm manager for South Carolina of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company issued a statement denying unusual or significant shutdowns at Charlottesville mills The company holds a large fertilizer stock and rail operations resumption is seen as key to a rapid securities recovery He noted reports of dismantling at smaller plants were longstanding and lacked special significance.

Planta Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company

Valuable horses burned at Empire City trotting track

A fire destroyed the Empire City trotting track stables near Yonkers New York early today causing the loss of two valuable horses Bernalga owned by W B Chinholm Cleveland valued at 7000 and Del Barr owned by J S Bmuth White Plains valued at 20000 the fire led to the possible arson inference as authorities suspect an incendiary supervised the blaze and several high priced mounts were moved to safety.

Bernalde del Barr Yonners New York Bernalga W. B Chinholm Cleveland J. 5 Bmuth White Plains Empire City Yonkers Steeda Blondey Night

Caldwell Defeats Nelson in Colfeum Pace Race

In Providence on August 6 Harry Caldwell defeated Joy Nelson in a one mile motor paced race at the Colfeum track. Raabeanny Soe welhour's yeove provided the event's background and atmosphere for the meeting.

Caldwell Nelson Providence Harry Caldwell Joy Nelson Colfeum Cne Eenel Welhour

British Duo Wins Davis Cup in Five-Set Showdown

The Doherty brothers of Britain clinched the Davis Cup by winning both singles matches against the United States, with H. L. Doherty defeating William A. Larned and H. L. Doherty beating R. D. Wrenn in two long five-set battles before a crowd of 5,000. The cup will be kept by the English Lawn Tennis Association as speculation grows over next year’s challenge.

Boston Joseph Dwight Davis Iis England R. L H. —. Doherty H. L. Doherty William A Larned Rpd Wrenn H J. Doherty H D Wrenn Doherty Wrenns Heo O Doherty Larned Stneamen Hla RF. Doherty R D Wrenn Wrenn Englshman R F. Doherty English Lawn Tennis Association

Thornton Brothers Win Tennis Tourney in Atlanta

Nat Thornton claimed the singles title and teamed with his brother to win the doubles for the Thornton brothers at the Atlanta Tennis Club in West End. Patterson fought hard in singles but Thornton prevailed in a close match while Smith and Howell were overmatched in doubles. Carlton Smith organized the event and earned praise for its success.

Atlanta West End Nat Thornton Thornton Brothers Dot Berrien Halsey Thorntons Smith Howell Onty Thornton Patterson Fhia Gladiatora Smith and Howell Smith and Howell Carlton Smith

Chicago Stakes for Dick Welles at Harlem Race Meet

Dick Welles won the Chicago stakes at Harlem by two lengths as Toah and Gregory trailed. A raid threat curtailed betting, with six and seven races declared off. weather was clear and track good. Floral Wreath won the first race, Clifton Forese the second, and Dick Welles the third in a fast one mile dash.

Chicago Dick Welles Harlem Toah Bragg Respess Gregory Pick Welles Harlem Village Hrace Floral Wreath L. Wilson Dutch Gerter H. Phillips Christine A W Knapp Lickory Corners Albemarle Dr Guernsey Gread Marcos Safeguard Mins Mannera Angelee Handley Cross Worthington Cifton Forse wWaonderly Fred Leppert Dominick Evan Don Dono Kerrell Blumenthal King Ellsworth Toltec Hed Bird Touchstone Sunny Brook Kleinwood Knight Tuah J Woods Brags Wonderly McGee Aladdin John Bright Qntonagon Gregor K Lucien Appleby Conqueror Hargis Brulare Warte Nicht Bessie McCarthy Arthur Witchcraft Nannie Hodee Maggie Leeber Shaitain Florence Fonso Voila Gayoso Mat Wells Susie Christian Miss Coughlin Pocassal Port Jervis Moakina Cornwall O Hagen Peat Big Hen Flaunt B Campbell Bob Louisville Prodigal Son Lord Melbourne the Forum Kilmorle Marlin

Great Inspiration and Opportunity at University of Georgia

A Georgian youth can prepare for life work at the University of Georgia with affordable board at Denmark Dining Hall offered on cooperative plan for 790 dollars per month and dormitory rooms free. The Echood of Agriculture offers three courses in agriculture horticulture and dairying plus one year and three month options beginning Sept 14 1904 and Jan 1 respectively with no matriculation fees. The School of Pharmacy provides university equipment and professional instruction led by Dr S C Benedict. The Law School offers a two year program approved by the American and Georgia Bar Associations, with six professors and daily classes. other departments are open to law students without charge. Senator Bacon is a graduate. Professor Sylvaine Morris is dean. next session opens September 15. Contact Chancellor Walter B Hill in Athens for details.

University of Georgia Denmark Echood of Agriculture Board of Visitors Terrell Dudley “Co Hughes State Agricultural Society School of Pharmacy Ha Studenta 8. C. Henedict Medical Association of Georgia American Bar Association Georgia Bar Association Engele Bacon Sylvaine Morris Walter B Hill Athens

Close of Buffalo Racer Grand Circuit Meet

Buffalo August 6 grand circuit meet closed with no stakes. In 3.16 trot purse 1,000 Caspian won two heats, Miss Fearing second, Fred McClung third, best time 2 13 4. In 2 23 trot purse 1,000 Monroe won two heats, Yankee Boy second, Crown Princess third. In 2 16 pace purse 1,000 Ebony King won two heats, Joe Bibley second, Don Cozins third, best time 2 12.

Buffalo Summery Caspian Miss Fearing Fred McClung Monroe Yankee Boy Crown Princess Ebony King Joe Bibley Don Cozins

Degrading the Officers to Manuks in Alabama Camp

Montgomery Aug 8 Two non commissioned officers Sergeant Renfro of the Selma company and Corporal Foster of the Tuscaloosa company were reduced to ranks for a long time in camp. Their stripes were torn from them before that guesspye companies Foster was also.

Montgomery, Ale Renfro Selma Foster Tuscaloosa

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Mafalda Wins Ozark Selling Stake At Delmar Park

At St Louis on August 8 Mafalda with Bugler Ar 4ta led to win the Ozark Selling Stake a 6 furlongs dash at Delmar Park with Magnolia second and Mildred third. Sheehan rode Mafalda well from the stretch as another horse overtook the field winning by a half length. Rocke Sheehan claimed three winners that day out of six mounts while track was fast.

St Louis Mafalda Bugler Ozark Delmar Park Magnolia Mildred Sheehan Rocke Tom Isley Dr Cartledge FJ Smith Happy Hooligan MedHisgins Tremaine Noel Sartus Resartus Furrowa Perla Quaker Girl Esking Noweta M Lowe Hindi Bridwell Mortis Volmer Higging Ozark Belling Pheeman W. Watson Mildred L Booker Dor Alvaro Wenrick Wreath of Ivy Check Morgan Mite Attteanth Orris Higgins Juwon Lasso Howell Orheam Linden Elia South Breese

Knight Out of Office as Sheriff Vacancy Declared

Governor Terrell declared the sheriff of Berrien County vacant after Knight failed to post a new bond. The county's ordinary will appoint a temporary sheriff to serve until an election within twenty days. The bond issues involved Lincoln Fidelity and Guaranty Company and prior bonds, with adjustments made in July and August.

Terrell Sherff Berrien County Berrien Lincel Fidelity and Guarant Knight Airight GWV Greg Gress Bes Tien

Old Confederate Vet Arrested For Begging On Streets

B F West a elderly Confederate veteran was arraigned in the recorder's court for begging on the streets. The officer said he begged to fund whisky and had refused the Soldiers home pension. Captain Jennings urged leniency and the recorder allowed West to go on promise to stop begging and drinking. West fought with the Twenty fourth Georgia and was wounded at Chancellorsville.

B. F. Weat Alma F West Recorders Court West Captain Jennings Holand Twenty-fourth Georgia Chancellorsville

John Welch Announces Candidacy for City Council

John Welch a well known engineer on the Western and Allandee railroad announced his candidacy for alderman from the fifth ward at the next election. He follows former council member Vetch who also hailed from that ward. Councilman F Styron the current senior representative will seek re election as alderman at the next vote. Bell Meade stock to be sold in New York to determine future ownership and mortgage liquidation. Hawkinsville reports first base competition in the local area as B Ragan makes an early bid in the field.

A C Colf Cole Glal Tam ¢Lal Atlanta A. C. Cole & CO Empire Building Atlanta, GA John Welch Western Allandee Vetch F. Styron Bell Meade Nashville Tenn New York

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