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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
3
A south city fur house advertises a vast collection of furs on the second floor with courteous sales staff. It promises authenticity and no deception, highlighting mink sets, sable scarves, Alaska sealskin coats, squirrel coats, Persian lamb coats, and automobile coats in various price ranges from 20 to 400 dollars.
A prominent Atlanta insurance man asserts a mobilized campaign by Rockefeller and Harriman interests in Mutual Life and New York Life to control the administration ticket. He notes assets around 471.9 million for Mutual and 476 million for New York Life, with a predicted high turnout may reach presidential-level totals, shaping policyholder influence and likely administration victory.
A local ad highlights ladies' opera glasses with a sturdy case and a combination watch, pencil, and mirror set in a puff box. The text claims customers say it is the best pair of opera glasses in the city, noting Broad Street.
A large family gathering in Urlin Georgia celebrated Zenus Tordham’s eighty seventh birthday with ninety six attendees. The group spans five generations including Rozina Fordham, relatives from Georgia and Ray and Taba, and mentions of Fordham kin, banking ties, and long-standing family lines amid travel by the Sleeper Car Line to Memphis.
The racing page lists multiple races at City Park with Lucky Charm prevailing in one event. Patheen and Goldie placed in various positions. favorites faced long odds and section results feature Col Bartlett and Jockey Mo Clure investigations. Weather affected track conditions as stewards cleared the jockey.
S. D. Scott clinched the La Atlanta Hott Ache Club individual bowling roll off, earning the club championship title in a decisive victory over rivals.
Ling II Moore and Sons announce the discovery of a ginsteer finial, noting the historical significance and potential value for preservation and display. Local scholars and collectors are urged to share any related records or provenance.
Montgomery locale pivots control of a local baseball franchise now held by Montgomery Traction Company to local parties. The announcement names pitcher John Malarkey and the manager as part of the forthcoming ownership transition and season plans.
Race results and entries for a San Francisco meeting describe a sequence of events across multiple furlongs, noting winners, odds, and competitors such as Dinrwde, Collector, and Mais FOS. The page lists horses, jockeys, and prices, plus entry details for today’s first and subsequent races with performance hints and placing notes.
The article reports Sutton defeating Willie Hoppe at Madison Square Garden in a notable bout. It notes Suttons strong start and the long match, with Hoppe pressing early but Sutton gaining an advantage as the match progressed. The piece references the setting at Grand Central Pathe and describes the crowd and mood around the event.
A historical police bulletin reports a postoffice robbery and theft involving a suspect who took government funds. Details include an incident date in December and a separate later recovery of money. Authorities indicate the case involves misappropriated cash and ongoing investigation.
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