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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1914

Page

11

Talbotton Triumphs Over Columbus In Ninth

Amateur baseball reports from Talbotton Ga and surrounding towns on August 11 note Talbotton defeated Columbus Mac with Moseley pitching a nine inning, tight game allowing just one third base reach. Final score tallied as 2 to 1 with Moseley and Woodall combining in the win.

Talbotton Columbus Oalverton Spheral Columbus Mac Camere Selema Rome Selma Ala Burleson Fartier Inninas Rhe Rome bin CL

Bankston Joins Grackers For Chattanooga Showdown

Home Run slugger Bankston, new Gracker outfielder, was delayed from Cordele and will arrive in Atlanta Saturday morning. He is set to face the Chattanooga Lookouts this afternoon, adding his big bat to the lineup.

Bankston Gracker Cordele Cla Georgia State League Grackers Cordele Atlanta Chattanooga Lookouts

Braves Beat Giants 7 to 3 in New York Clash

Boston shop ped, defeating the defending champions. Connelly led the attack with a homer a double a single and a sacrifice fly plus a walk. James pitched well for Boston holding New York to six hits as Tesreau Demaree Wiltse Musyers were the hit makers for the Giants.

Braves Giants New York Boston Ead Tesreau Demaree Connelly James Morkie Stock Doyle James and Gowdy Tes

Georgia Alabama League clash ends in Anniston win

In Anniston a slow error plagued game, as LaGrange lost to Anniston 9 to 3. Waltron and Sanford homered for Anniston, while LaGrange’s only runs came in the first on a walk, a threebagger and a Waldrong homer. Stephenson pitched well after early trouble, allowing few more hits.

Anniston LaGrange Waltron Sanford Allen Zellars Stephenson

Wrightsville Daw on Players Engage in Thin Afternoon Contest

In a sparsely detailed account the Wrightsville and Dawson teams competed on a pale afternoon resulting in a 2 point favor to Dawson. Batteries were credited to Wrightsville Dumas and Riley and to Dawson Dealer and Momshan. Players and officers of the clubs were joined by friends for a celebratory evening with barbeque provided by Manager Lewis and local supporters.

Wrightsvile Dawson Dawon Wrightsville Dumas Riley Dawaen Dealer Momshan Lewis

Scribe Foster Fires Back at Umpire Jack O'Toole

W G Foster sporting editor of the Chattanooga Times condemns Umpire O'Toole for criticising sport scribes in a caustic reply reprinted from New Orleans papers. He argues the coacher Kircher errors and the critics misread rules while defending press umpires’ rights to comment.

W. G. Foster Chattanooga Times Jack O'Toole Orleana Foster Gnek Kircher Nes Kicher Kavanaugh O'Toole Fogle Will Hamilton Orieins Kavyanaugh Plasa Jock Eurice Brama Iton Obowa Uwe Tha Gerled Jagk Jack

Welchonce’s Condition Improves After Fever Drop

Harry Welchonce’s condition showed marked improvement Friday as his fever decreased considerably. Doctors expect he will be able to travel in a few days and he is to seek further treatment in Asheville North Carolina.

Harry Welshonce Asheville N.C

Welch Encouraged by Fans After Season-Ending Illness

Chattanooga and Nashville papers report Harry Welch once out of the game for the season due to tuberculosis and stomach trouble. Physicians warn the condition may end his playing career, while fans extend sympathy and best wishes for his recovery. Welch, ex-Vaall, now Cracker captain, is lauded as a cleanup player and popular figure among Nashville supporters.

Chattanooga Harry Welch Atlanta Seribey Mneat Deribes Farry Keopa Atlanta Physicians Sven Fo Harcy Harry Welchance Vaal Nashville Harry Welchonce Nashville Bonner Walchonce Ctah Weichoncn Harry Wag Pope Ruler

United States Marines Landed at Bluefields

Washington reports that 57 officers and marines under Commander Twining landed at Bluefields Nicaragua yesterday at the request of the American consul and with Nicaragua consent to counter a threatened political disturbance. The U S Navy garrison in Managua totals 104 marines, remnants of a force landed by Rear Admiral Sutherland last year.

Washington Bluefields Nicaragua Twining Tacoma Managua Sutherland State Department United States Atlantic Diaz

Highwaymen Slay Two Guards and Abduct Payroll near Glen Alum

Roanoke Va August 14 Two guards Joseph Spiller and D G Amick were killed while transporting a Glen Alum Fuel payroll of 15000 dollars near Glen Alum West Virginia. A band of highwaymen robbed them in mountain passes. Revolver duel evidence noted but injuries to assailants unknown. Sheriff rushes to the scene and searches surrounding country.

Roanoke Glen Alum West Va Joseph Spiller D. G. Amick Glen Alum Fuel Company

Carranza enters Mexican capital amid Villa split threats

Laredo reports Carranza entered Mexico City at noon from Veracruz via Tampico disruption. Washington dispatches deny halting Villa supplies as factions in Chihuahua Durango Zacatecas Sinaloa and Sonora plot to join Villa or Carranza. Only 22 of 200 men survived a Manzanillo night engagement as Yaqui troops and federal forces clash with artillery and gunboats.

Laredo Texas Nuevo Laredo Carranza Mexico City Villa el Paso Taxas Washington Tampico Vile Juarez Hatteras Chihuahua Durango Zacatecas Sinaloa Genera Will la Tula Hidalgo Rafael Muauquiz Alvaro Obregon Manzanillo Mexico Howard Guerrero

Brown Supporters Optimistic on Senator Bid

A statement from J. R. Terrell at Joe Brown headquarters asserts strong confidence that Governor Brown will be elected United States senator for the long term. The address attacks Negro influence in public offices, praises rural credits, and notes Brown’s superior stance over his opponent Senator Smith. Various campaign events and speakers, including Hugh Dorsey and Judge John B. Ross, are listed as part of the continuing efforts.

J. R. Terrell Joe Brown Brown United States Smith Fim Senitor Smith Lincoln Johnson Atlanta Deeds Tennille Hugh Dorsey Washington County Mr. Dorsey Versey LaGrange Cartersville Marietta Rome John. B. Ross Roky

Naval engagement in Africa shocks Nyassa shore capture

London reports that the government steamer Guendolin surprised and captured the German armed steamer Von Vlasonar yesterday on the eastern shore of Lake Nyassa in Nyassa Land British Central Africa. The event proves a bold naval engagement in the region with British forces asserting control.

London Nyassa Land British Central Africa Guendolin von Vlasonar Lake Nyassa

Indiana man may be Mexican ambassador

Washington August 14 Officials said they expected immediate action on John EF Lamb of Terre Haute who is said to be foremost in President Wilsons consideration for the Mexican ambassadorship as recognition by the United States can be considered.

Washington John EF. Lamb Terre Haute Wilson Mexico United States

Form Association To Boost Cotton In Southwest Georgia

Albany and Savannah reports outline a regional effort to stabilize cotton during wartime. Banks, warehousemen, merchants, growers, and business leaders form a cooperative with a rules committee to coordinate county representation and execute an executive group. A.F. Cotes urges self reliance and minimal government dependence. Meanwhile Savannah weighs establishing a bonded warehouse company to store and finance the crop, seeking federal support and railroad partners to handle potential emergency storage volumes.

Albany Georgia B. Brown John H. Mock T. Rabin Calhoun County R. J. Saville Terrell County W. W. Banks Titt County J. D. Hall Worth County D. H. Wright Thomas County J. R. Tarver Warly County H. H. Merry Mitchell County FR. L. Hall Baker County W. A. Murray Turner County P. T. Rich Miller County W. R. Roddenberry Grady County PF. G. Sayers Randolph County H. M. McIntosh A. P. Coles Atlanta Cotes A F. Cotes Central Heak and Trust Corporation John H. Mack Albany Chamber of Commerce Savannah wWarthouse

Big Ship Ancon Plans Passage Through Panama Canal

Panama August 14 The big steamship Ancon 16000 tons prepared for its inaugural voyage through the Panama Canal. Officers and crew dressed ship-shape expected to depart from Christobal at 7 am to reach Gatun Locks by nine, aiming eleven hours to Pacific end. Governor Goethals and Panamanian President Belisario Porras among passengers, traffic suspended for the run, with no wine served in the dry canal zone.

Panama Canal Ancon Busuway United States War Department Panama Railroad New York Christobal Gatun Locks John Constantine Pacific Culebra Wiler Gatun Lake Goethals Belisario Porras Republi Canal Zone G. 2. Bukeforts

Atlanta's Strides In Construction Market Beat Southern Cities

The Manufacturers' Record shows Atlanta ahead of all southern cities in new contract work, led by the Connally building at Whitehall and Alabama streets valued around 500 thousand dollars. The article notes rising but cautious growth in real estate and finance, highlighting loan deeds, warranty deeds, and numerous property transfers reflecting ongoing urban expansion in Atlanta.

Atlanta Nourth South Connally Whitehall and Alabama Streets Richmond

Shipping Bill Meets Opposition in Senate Debate

Washington August 14 Serious opposition to the conference report on the emergency shipping bill was voiced by both Democratic and Republican senators. After hours of debate mainly denouncing the proposal, advocates planned a vote for Monday afternoon. Administration leaders were said to seek a conference with the president before the vote. Senator O Gorman defended opening coastwise trade to foreign built ships, while Senator Gallinger warned it would damage shipyards and entangle the nation in international complications. Senator Cummings attacked the report for allowing foreign built ships into the trade without strict inspection, and for removing his amendment on majority American ownership of stock in foreign built shipowners.

Washington American Register Senate O'Gorman Gallinger Cummings

Laura Hinkle Dies at Her Macon Home

Laura Hinkle aged 73 of Macon dies at home following a broken hip after intervening in a fight at the Hinkle residence on Orange Street. Widow of Dr. James B. Hinkle, mother of Dr. A Hinkle and two sons Terry and Eugene B. Hinkle, she previously sued her daughter in law for damages. In a separate matter, Arthur Cortes and W Ross face peonage charges and were bound over to the grand jury.

Laura Hinkle Macon A. Hinkle

Lightning fatality in Atlanta area man 28 dies on Crocked Road

Charlie A. Wallace was struck by lightning Friday about 1 30 PM in front of his home on Crocked road near Atlanta and died instantly. His sisters May and Pearl Wallace were unhurt. He leaves a wife, parents Mr and Mrs W D Wallace, four brothers and three sisters.

Charlie A. Wallace Crocked Road Atlante Misses May Pearl ‘Wallace Wallace W. D. Wallace J. H

Three Men Die In Collision With Train In Ohio Town

In Veeboro Ohio on August 14 three men were killed when their car stalled on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern tracks and was struck by a wear truck approaching a passing train.

Veesboro Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, Railroad and Wear

Dustin Farnum Stars In The Squaw Man At The Grand

Dustin Farnum appears in The Squaw Man at the Grand in the title role. The six reel western, adapted from the stage success, drew large audiences despite bad weather. Showtimes are today with usual hours, promising a popular outing for moviegoers.

Dustin Farnum

Missionary Society Debate Boosts Woman Suffrage Victory

The Woman Suffrage cause scored a win after a heated daylong debate before the Woman Home Missionary Society of Epworth Church. Leonard J. Grossman of the Georgia Men's League for Woman Suffrage Judge E C Buchanan and Basil Stockbridge spoke. Rev F A Burr presided and introduced the speakers.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Methodist ‘Pworth Church Leonard J. Grossman Georgia Men's League For Woman Suffrage E. C. Buchanan Delzib County Basil Stockbridge F. A. Burr

Atlanta Quotations From Grocer Prices and Live Stock

Readable Atlanta quotation page lists corrected by Grocer Co. prices for groceries, canned goods, flour, sugar, and preserves, with detailed ranges for beef, veal, lamb, and pork cuts. It also shows live cattle pricing for steers and cows, and a long list of feed and grain items with unit costs.

Grover Oglenny Grocery Company Axlé Gresse Oysler Gruaccrystal Arm Horsford’s Sic Navy Graln Lee Liam B&c Atlanta Brock Thy W HL White The Welte Provision Company Gong

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