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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
3
The story of Joe Foxler and Alfred Goulet in the empiy race at Wadison Sqvare Garden closed Saturday marking their second six day victory this year. They previously won in Paris France last January and set a world six day riding record with 2780 miles in 14 hours.
The report notes day races in the country with a rider totaling 27351 rail em in 14% hours. It compares two additional hours to last week’s percentage, projecting 2730 for TriTex. Foglers was the victor last week, his fourth six day win in three years and sixth overall, crowning him champion of six day riders.
Waycross Georgia schools will issue athletic badges to students per a state Hugh Schael association directive. Frances Gramore of Waycross High School receives a third year high school badge, plus silver badges for Lmerson Mitryher and Frank Jotner, both first year high school. William Hopkins also earns a silver badge, while Cuey Smoak receives a seventh grade bronze badge.
The Southern Express Company outlines proper shipping practices including not sending money with valuables in freight, using money orders payable at all points, and advising tellers of the shipment value for appropriate care. It notes separate handling by experienced staff from receipt to delivery and mentions a Claims Department to expedite investigations and settlements for losses and damages.
Cincinnati National League executives declined to approve August Herrmann’s sale of Joe Tinker to Brooklyn for 525000. The decision came after telexed discussions with Brooklyn president Charles H. Ebets and reports that other cash deals might be explored. The Cincinnati board stressed no comment until a forthcoming official statement.
A cross-country run planned for Tech Saturday invites teams from dormitories and student clubs to compete. The contest offers medals for top individuals and prizes for the first three teams, with additional rewards for the next twenty men based on faculty-specified standings.
A mournful tally from Morris presses lists fifteen baseball deaths across multiple incidents. Causes include direct pitches, foul balls, and errant balls striking players. Names and dates for the fatalities span several states and cities, highlighting dangerous play and limited protective gear.
Americas foremost surgeons and gynecologists meet in Atlanta for the twenty fifth annual Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association session at the Georgia Terrace. Dr John Loung Brown of St Louis will open at 9:30 Tuesday morning, with a rich program including papers by Danna, Murphy, Way, Tinney, Matas, and others. The association, regarded as the strongest in the United States, comprises over 90 scientists in surgery and gynecology.
Ellerys Band presents a matinee program featuring French works including Gounods Faust Mignon Overture and Carmen. An audience from Atlanta schools filled prior matinees. tickets go on sale at the Auditorium box office with gallery reserved for colored patrons and free tickets distributed through Bible schools for pupils and teachers.
Mrs W S Lounsbury dies suddenly of paralysis at 272 North Jackson. Funeral at 2:30 PM today from First Methodist Church. Widow of W Lounsbury, vice president of Travelers Bank. Survived by husband, one daughter Ethel, three brothers H S and J A Crofaat of Stamford, C S Crofact of Atlanta, two sisters Mrs Arch Ehiower of New York and Mrs Dah Smith of Peeks Kali. Resident of Atlanta for years with broad social connections. Interment at West View Cemetery.
Black drivers rushed into the coal yard office when an armed intruder threatened owner J L Chandler. The men wrestled the gun from the attacker, disabling the weapon as Chandler fled toward safety. The assailant, identified as Charles Stephens, was taken to the police station for questioning.
An advertisement-style notice touts fake curative laxative bron quinine tablets marketed as a one day cure. The message asserts a fund and bears the signature of I W Groves on each bottle, implying endorsement.
Sidney C Tapp, once a famed Atlanta lawyer and author, now in Kansas City, publishes Sexology in the Bible drawing fierce approval and condemnation. Libraries bar the work as indecent while others in Lawrence and Kansas City praise it as revolutionary. The book argues that religion centers on sex and that mans fall stems from fleshly indiscretions, with a price of $2 available through local Kansas book shops.
Secretary of State Phil Cook received an application yesterday for the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Clio Ga to open in Giffingham County. Capital stock is 29000 dollars. The incorporators are U L Lizery WT Greene OM Morgan WC Reser W Bawards Gaum and LF Metzger.
Tickets on sale December 11 to exclusive period also December 31, 1913 and January 34, 1914. 411 tickets limited to expire midnight January 1, 1914. See the ticket agent for details. Georgia Railway and Power Company providing the notice.
Rome December 15 a well known resident of Serth Rome aged ninety died yesterday. PM Oswait, a local figure, was reported by authorities in this special notice outlining a death in the community and funeral arrangements to follow.
A brief report notes a religious gathering at a Methodiee Church with reflections on forgiveness and restraint, mentioning long delays and a padded cell metaphor. Community members discuss fault and reconciliation in a measured, somber tone.
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