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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
2
A Memphis clothing store clerk impressed an insurance manager with his salesmanship and prompted a career switch. The clerk, Log on him, left the clothing business after earning about 40 a month to pursue life insurance sales, illustrating how many salesmen can become effective solicitors with proper training.
A large crowd viewed the Coliseum skeleton track as heat furnaces are installed for racing. Robbie Walthour expects a tough battle with Bowler, with Jack Prince predicting a fierce start to finish contest. Bowler trained in Chicago and rode fast in Memphis, while Jimmie Hunter may appear in an exhibition to open the track.
In Tuscaloosa on December 1 a special report notes Alabama’s football team finished with one defeat two ties and two wins. Coach Harvey is praised for turning a weak squad into a strong unit and may be kept for next season. The athletic association ends the year financially sound with a neat sum in reserve and optimism for a strong baseball team next spring.
New Orleans entries list multiple races with entrants in each field. First race two year olds for 14 furlongs names include Patrick Hal Mitchell Katherina Ant Lou Woods Postillion Cast Iron Dolce Far Niente M4 rhe Boston Ada b G. Second race selling at a mile and a sixteenth features Myth Eda Riley Jena Frank Ireland Whisper Law Chancery along with various numbers and names. The card continues through third to sixth races with horses, trainers, and odds or weights listed.
London Chronicle recalls Turner through the eyes of C R Leslie RA and his elder brother the academician. Anecdotes describe Turner arriving at six in the morning to paint almost blank canvases and using small gallipots and red lead. The story of Turner's father as shop factotum and varnisher is recounted.
City council meets this afternoon in regular session. Two key items loom including the report from the Citizens Committee on street railway tax payments and a proposed uniform basis for insuring city buildings. The finance committee, after comptroller bids, would award insurance terms. Also on tap are charter revision commission meetings and bids opening for $418,000 in bonds next Tuesday.
London commentary notes infrequent leave of absence motions in the house of commons and the old call over practice. Separate item reports Carrington C Bacon of Arkansas owning a promissory note for 3370 issued by Thomas Jefferson in 1813 to Edmund Bacon, Monticello’s neighbor, with note history tracing to Kentucky and later.
The Railway Age critiques the Georgia rail road commission for seeking more powers, cites current authorities and aims, and opposes expanding interstate powers. It reports Mr and Mrs Thomas K Peabody arriving in Atlanta for a wedding at 207 Gwinnett Street and details Savannah news of Miss Emily Scudder Jaudon wedding to Mr Thomas King Peabody with elaborate ceremonies and guests. Additional items cover Florida rail movements by a Chicago syndicate and Baltimore and Ohio system plans, plus a Riverside California ticket scalping condemnation and a New Orleans to north route proposal via Pontotoc and connections to Gulf and Chicago lines.
London December 2 John Dillon member of the Irish party urged unity at a demonstration at Loughres. He spoke about evicted tenants and the need to reclaim their fares, facing interference and calls for action. The report notes tense atmosphere and limited readable details from the fragmented OCR.
The Grand presents Human Hearts tonight and Tuesday with a strong company and vivid drama. cast includes Murdock Bennett McHugh Adenton Mackin Newton Kennedy Kirkpatrick Packard Craig Lyons Downes. Also Belle of New York Friday and Saturday with three shows, plus When We Were 21 and Holden Comedy Company at Columbia. Two matinees Wednesday and Saturday. No Bodies Claim set for Tuesday.
The article contrasts Spanish influenced Filipino upper and lower classes. It notes women as respected partners in marriage, often active in family decisions and labor. It highlights industrious Filipino wives aiding husbands and supporting households, with praise for devoted mothers and family devotion.
A garbled report captures a discussion about automotive access and rights in the streets. The text references exclusivity and the desire for fair power or privileges, with unclear speaker attributions and scattered phrases amid the damaged source.
Southern Railway offers numerous through services from Atlanta to major eastern and midwestern cities. Highlights include the Washington and Baltimore Limited with the Observation Car, Pullman Sleepers, and dining cars arriving in Washington by 7:00 AM and New York by 2:40 PM. Other routes listed cover Cincinnati, Louisville, Kansas City, Jacksonville, and Miami connections, with various departures from Atlanta and through coaches, sleepers, and dining cars. Prices and exact schedules are available at the depot or by phone.
Fragmented OCR text from Atlanta Georgia referencing bonds issued by the Atlanta Faosville and Nordera Company with maturation dates and payment instructions. The legible pieces mention a June 8 1997 action, a 1901 maturity reference, principal and interest, and payment locations including Bank of Iq haan and Smith HaimrSrpe nore.
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