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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1914

Page

3

Wallie Smith To Captain 1915 Crackers At Third Base

Wallie Smith will play third and captain the 1915 Crackers, Lorded as Wallop by fans for his line drives. His return boosts infield strength, morale, and offensive power, with possible shifts at second and third depending on Wares or Hemingway. If Freeman, Kircher, and Walker join, Atlanta baseball fans expect the 1915 pennant chances to rise.

Wallie Smith Dick Jemison Atlanta Vallle Wallop Pupiie Otelm Crackers Smith Billy Cracker Fang Scotty Walker Jimmy Collins Bui Bradley Scotty Binland Hibel Mana Hen Smith Clyde Wares Browns Rigen Lieds Montgomery Billikens Edson Hemingway Vols Wares Walite Hemingway Wal Tommy Long Griffith Kircher McIsoa Walker Middle Meadow Harry Weldones Jeong Bleland Sbi Wares Bihel Matice

AVA Club to Meet City All Stars Saturday Night

The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team will face a city all-star lineup on the local court Saturday night. The all-star roster will be chosen from city league teams and announced later. The A A C expects a strong challenge but feels confident after last week’s win.

Atlanta Athletic Club

Two Veterans Go Released By Giants And Griffith

The official press dispatches report the release of veteran pitcher George Wiltse by the New York Giants and veteran entertainer Germany Schaefer being let go by Griffith.

George Wiltse New York Giants Germany Schaefer Cosen Griffith

Feds Sign James Austin From St Louis Americans

December 16 report from Pittsburg Pa says H T Oakes, manager of the Pittsburg Federal league club, announced the signing of James Austin, a third baseman formerly with the St Louis Americans.

Pittsburg H. T. Oakes Pittsburg Federala James Austin St Louis Americans

Second Y M C A Meet Set Tonight At Local Gym

The second Y M C A athletic meet of the season is scheduled for tonight at the local Y M C A with the first event starting promptly at 8 oclock. The open class meet invites all members to compete as Franklin, the Director of Physical Instruction, hopes for a large crowd to witness the festivities. Bleachers will be erected and seats provided. ladies are especially invited. MP Hamilton, a standout from the Thanksgiving meet, is entered in almost all events along with other stars, promising a hard battle for first honors.

Franklin MP. Hamilton P. A. Jackson H. D. Bakar F. Moncreiff FP. Wootten A. It H. Rusk H. Staith Wi C. Slate la B. Spooner A. W. Claiborne J. A. Radford W. B. Tanner W. Ow Aard BH. M. Wiggin T. Nat BH. R. Mann R. M. Schnore M. W. Pope W. M. McMillan RK. Froimphon H. D Lester RH. Lee Cone Burnett J. H. Priest Hc, Nixon 5. BR. Cook H. Blerel O. White M. EB. Rivers J. M. Coleman J. R. Roberta L. Brodstein I. J. Henderson L. J. Schelpert G. W. Nolley M. P Hamilton H. C. Subsanka I. G. Pattishon C. D. Thomas H. HH. Goodman G. P Hanlin L. O. Grice Drake H W. Story J. D. Loveman Roy Love H. H Johnson H. O G. Jordan B. Bronstein A. B Scogia

Escaped convict to see dying mother prompts arrest

Scott Smith, who fled July from Columbus Ohio penitentiary where he served a life term for murder, was captured in a Bowery lodging house after receiving word his mother in Buffalo was dying and wished to see him. He had earlier reached Buffalo for his mother’s funeral before vanishing again.

New York Scott Smith Columbus, Ohio Smith Dalsoners Buffalo

Husting Defeats McGovern in Wisconsin Senate Race

Madison December 15. With the state canvassing board certifying the election, Democratic U S senator elect Paul O Husting is acknowledged as winner as Governor Francis E McGovern concedes the race. Attorney A C Umbreak for McGovern announces the concession.

Husting McGovern Madison Wig Paul United States Francis E. McGovern A. C. Umbreak

Georgia and Carolinas Ship for Belgium Relief

New York December 16 The relief commission announced future ship allocations by state to Belgium. When state donations fall short, the commission will purchase cargo locally, with Virginia example noting varied foodstuffs may be added. South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia plan a ship load from Charleston in January, with Lindon Bates praising southern sacrifices akin to Civil War memory. Kentucky seeks to unite relief groups to assemble a Kentucky ship.

New York Tor Relief Ae Beles Bo Far Ag Virginia South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Charleston Lindon W. Bates Commission Europe South Belgram Iowa Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin Bruce Walker Bavenel Columbia, D. C Chamber of Commerce Kentucky Desha Breckenridge Lexington Herald Lexington

Fighting the Export of Munitions of War

Washington December 15 announces Congress will begin preliminary talks on Senator Hitchcock’s plan to ban war munitions exports to belligerents and Senator Worls’ proposal to bar contraband and essential goods that could prolong the European war. Hitchcock argues many peace supporters oppose timing, amid allies and benefactors of arms making. A proposal to ban dum-dum bullets is discussed but not yet introduced.

Washington Foreign Relations Committee Hitchcock Worls Congrésa Congressmion

Plans Drawn Up for Dallas School Building

Anderson S C December 15 special bids opened January 8 1916 for a graded school building in Dallas Ga Sayre Baldwin architects plans and specifications available at the city clerk's Dallas office or the Builders' Exchange in Atlanta

Anderson S.C Dallas Sayre & Baldwin Fie Dey Builders’ Exchange Atlanta

Conditions Improve Says National Bankers on Fed Board

Washington reports say U S financial conditions have improved greatly across the country with credit ample, reserves ample and short term money cheap. J P Morgan and B Forgan sit on the advisory council which provided cautious praise and urged careful entry of state banks into the federal system. The meeting signaled enthusiasm for a smoother check flow while federal banks in Cleveland and Kansas City trimmed rediscount rates to align with Atlanta.

Washington United States Federal Reserve Board Advisory Council Reserve Act Reserve Board J. P. Morgan B Forgan Imade Federal Reserve System Cleveland Kansas City Atlanta

Prohibition Farce Denounced by Saloon Leader

Louisville leaders report says T M Gilmore, president of the National Model License league, declares prohibition a farce. He urges informing voters of failures and rising liquor consumption, criticizing the policy and calling for more public facts.

Louisville T. M. Gilmore

Professional Views On Cotton Market

New York reports show volume higher than any day since crop estimates, with a small price decline due to brief hesitancy. Liverpool strength cited from southern port freight tightness. demand expected to rise later as overseas lines stabilize. Hubbard Bros & Co notes opening gains fading on arbitrage selling and cautious southward pressure.

New York Liverpool JAY, Bond & CO Ceiblea Dus Manchester Itiga Hubbard Bros & CO

Wheat market rally on grain report and mixed futures

Chicago reports a surprise 15 million bushel drop in 1914 wheat yield below expectations, sparking a rally with wheat closing up 1% to 1% net. Corn and oats followed, provisions rising. private estimates had anticipated 491 million bushels. New York notes quiet coffee futures and slight rate declines in exchange, while Rio and Santos prices moved in opposite directions. rice trade in New Orleans remained barely steady with mixed regional bids.

Chicago Liverpool Washington Seaboard New York London Bnet Santos Fours Rio Santos Jundiahy

Financial Wraps From New York and London Markets

Financial notes from New York and London on December 15 and December 16 report steady exchange rates steady unit money and copper and lead prices firm in New York while London shows bar silver at 23d per ounce and copper futures and spot quotes. Provisions and sugar prices appear mixed with pork and lard figures cited and general market quietness in several lines.

New Ork Mercantile Paper Shans London New York

Trading on Stock Exchange Disappointing to Long Side

New York brokers reported a disappointing day for long accounts as initial quotes showed strength but heavy selling soon followed. United States Steel and Baltimore and Ohio bore the pressure while European interests sold about 25,000 shares. The market closed with declines in many issues and a cautious mood among investors. The stock exchange special committees will retire, returning control to the board of governors with two minor committees left to set minimum prices and arbitrate technical questions.

New York Sevon United States Steel Baltimore and Ohio Httle Interstate Commerce Commission London Ioana Brock Board of Governors

Notice to manufacturers seeking New York representation

Manufacturers may secure representation from a responsive efficient organization on a commission basis. Contact Chas Dietz at 468 Fifth Ave New York for details.

New York Chas Dietz Fifth Ave

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