Captain Otto Jordan to Lead Crackers in 1915
A Cracker baseball note suggests Otto Jordan will play second base and captain the team in 1915. The report, backed by sources in the city, hints manager Frank plans to develop a young infield with Jordan guiding the inexperienced players. Further confirmation is pending when Frank returns with more baseball news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Frank
Otto Jordan
Cap Otto
Crackers
Charley Plan
Frank
Jordan
Osteopaths' Five Begin Southern Trip in Atlanta
Kirksville Osteopaths depart for a southern basketball tour starting with a 45-point road test against Central Wesleyan of Warrenton in Warrenton Missouri. The squad includes Mearns, Eueler, Manhart, Johnson, Vanbuzer, Foster and Wilson with a schedule spanning January through late December across Alabama Georgia Tennessee and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Kirksville Osteopaths
Missouri
Central Wesleyan Basketters
Warrenton
J. E
West Wingley College
Fulton
Union University
Jackson, Fenn
Athletic Club
Birmingham
Ala
Mobile
Mi Cla
Montgomery
Y. MC. A
Columbus
Atlanta
Tigers
Chattanoosa
Tenn
Thee State
Manhart
Chicago
M.C
Johnson
South Dakota
Norma Vanbuzer
Foster
Wilson
Trestusen
Will
1803 Heavyweight Title Fight OBrien Defeats Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia’s Jack OBrien knocked out Bob Fitzsimmons in the 13th round in San Francisco to claim the Heavyweight title. The era features Lew Jenkins, Hart, Burns, Burns, and Australian challengers with OBrien defeating key rivals and drawing with Canadians, as the scene shifts through Reno and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Bob Fitzsimmons
San Francisco
Quaker City
Ruby Robert
Jef
Marvin Hert
Jack Hoot
Reno
O'Brien
Hart
Tommy Burns
Los Angeles
Lewel Decison
Shanley Ketenel
Yuuas
Peter Daclenon
Brien
Sam Lanford
Hen Jack
Franck Beas
Young Triffo
Louisville to Train in Sanford Florida
Seaford Florida reports the Louisville American ax expansion base team will conduct its spring training in Sanford Florida marking a relocation destination for preseason preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Sanford
Fla
Seaford
Boxing scandal rocks Atlanta managers and fake wires
A leading boxing dispute in Atlanta centers on Ad Wolgast Larney Lichtenstein and others as New York papers question bout reports. The piece quotes misreported results and alleged referee bias while accusing managers of spreading fake dispatches about a recent bout at the Auditorium Armory and the Whitney Wolgast fight in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Jeminon
Ad Wolgast
Larney Luchtenstein
Knockout Brown
Dan Morgen
Morgan
Brown
New York
Auditorium Armory
Jake Abe
Abel
Herry Matthews
the Globe
Leach Cross
Walter St. Denis
The
Globe
Associated
Leadh Cross
Cross
Wolgast
Gross
Whitney
Michigan
Wolgast Ani
Barney Gichtenstein
Danny Morgan
Harvey
Frank Whitney
Atiana
Frank
Atlanta
Signor Rider Debate Splits Auburn Tech Vanderbilt Trophy Vote
Herbert Caldwell sporting editor of The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Auburn and Vanderbilt defenses were even and the deciding factor was offense. He cites Signor Rider as key, though not starter, playing longer than others and driving Tech’s line for yards near a touchdown, while others favored Vanderbilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Birmingham
Herbert Caldwell
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Tech
Vanay
Hairston
Coughman
Auburn
Bider
Jackets
Bitler
Caldwell
Ech
Penn State Grid Star May Coach Clemson
State College Pa December 19 Special According to campus rumors Hobe N Berryman Penn State s AL American halfback may sign a contract to coach the football eleven of the Agriculturals and Mechanical college at Clemson S C Berryman had said he wanted to undertake coaching for a year or two after his graduation next June and before he actively begins his professional work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State
Berryman
State
Merkle Birthday Portrait Traces Giants Star and Era
A nostalgic biography of Fred Merkle, Giants first baseman, tracing his career from Tecumseh to Watertown birth, 1907 rookie year, and rise to near .306 in the National League. It recalls McGraws faith, Merkle’s resilience after scrutiny, and a lineage of Giants first basemen from Connor to Morisse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genvy
Frederick C. Markie
Marke
Webster
Fred
Giants
Merkle
Pred
Watertown
Wis
McGraw
New York
Gotham
Morisse
Troy
Roger Connor
Connor
Alexander McKinnon
Syracuse Stars
Capital Citys
Athletics
Dan M Gann
Dan Save Way
Pred Tenney
I Jame
Train Collision Kills Four in Vandergrift Jitney Crash
Four people die when a jitney bus crashes into a train near Vandergrift Pennsylvania on December 1. Victims include George Horne age 2, Clifford McConnell 27, and Robert Milliran 27, with Trautman and several others injured or fatally affected. The crash blocks rail crossing as investigators sort cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderarift
George Horne
Clifford McConnell
Robert Milliran
Trautman
Robert Horm
Peace Agreement Reported Signed In Baseball Settlement
Chicago reports a peace agreement among Federal, National and American leagues aims to end the Federal league by withdrawing players after salaries and backer reimbursements are settled. Wards of Brooklyn and potential club purchases are noted. Cincinnati confirms no signed pact yet and stresses future details before peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Charley Weeghman
Chicago Federals
Harry Sinclair
Newark
Chicago Nationals
St. Louis
St. Louis Americans
Weegham
Cubs
Herrmann
Ohio
Organized Baseball
Federal League
Argust Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Lightweight champion to fight for England in overseas unit
Vancouver dispatch records Canada lightweight champion Johnny O Leary has enlisted for active service with the sixty fifth overseas battalion. Jockey A W Madden, known on American tracks, also enlisted. Both men have been made sergeants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
Johnny O'Leary
Canada
Saskatoon
Sask
A. W. Madden
Lawrenceville Students Win Pins in Constitution Meet
Lawrenceville Ga December 19 Special The city high school pupils hosted an athletic ping event funded by the University of Georgia through The Atlanta Constitution. Several boys won prizes while two events saw winners and a third saw no success. The March meet offers a second chance for those who did not win. County Superintendent of Schools led the contest with Mayor N S Robinson and City Schools Superintendent Van Letcaer present. Notable pins: Kat Ware earned a silver pin. bronze pins went to Albert Summers Lewis Poe Lewis Powell William Pentecost Wilde Martin and Maltbie Pentecost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
City High School
University of Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Kat Ware
N.S. Robinson
Sups!rintendent
van Letcaer
Xotund Coucy
Grammar
Albert Summers
Lewis Poe
Lewis Powell
William Pentecost
Wilde Martin
Maltbie Pentecost
Bowling Matches Postponed One Week At Crystal Lanes
The weekly tenpin and duckpin games in the city leagues at Crystal Bowling alleys on the viaduct were called off for one week due to the Christmas holidays as team captains agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal
Louisiana State Track Schedule for 1916 Highlighted
Baton Rouge notes a heavy 1916 track program with LSU fielding a strong nucleus of returning winners and promising new men. The Tigers face Mississippi A&M and Tulane in spring events, with Rice, Texas A&M, Tulane, and S. I.A. on the slate. Also mentions state execution figures and the Birth of a Nation screenings in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Houge
Louisiana
Mississippi A & M
Tigers
Tulane
Iice
Houston
Rice
Texas A. & M
College Station
Tulana
New Orléans
Mississippi A. & M
Baton Rouge
Mississippi
E. F. Davis
New York
The Birth of a Nation Dominates Atlanta Holiday Screenings
At the Atlanta theaters Christmas crowds boost attendance as The Birth of a Nation runs twice daily at 2:08 and 6:35. The Griffith epic drives record business, prompting questions about extending the engagement beyond the first week. Also on bill: Dreamland with barefoot mummies, Bol Matthews on vaudeville, Josie Fiona's minstrels, Travato the violinist, and Valeska Suratt in The Immigrant, all amid a busy week of attractions at the Grand and Paramount venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante
Manon & Dixon
Avanta
Bol Matthews
Shayne and Company
Formyla
Travato
Josie Fiona
Fred ‘Hoberts
Frances Nordstrom
Atlanta
the Grand
Joe Kilgore
Welling Levering
Three Ankers
America
Navy Gymnasia
Valeska Suratt
Valesha Suratt
Paramount
Geen
Sny
Mus Suratt
Sean
Miss Suratt
Lasky All-Star
Theodore Roberts
Thomas Swoghan
Denman ‘Thompson
Old Homestead
The Melting Pot Opens at Lyric Theater Christmas Day
The Lyric theater will debut The Melting Pot on Christmas Day with elaborate filming and multiple showings. Veron Castle stars in The Whirl of Life alongside The Melting Pot while other new motion pictures are scheduled for December 9 and January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ue Lyn
Lyric Theater
Yong
Lyric
Aue
Lome
Veron Castle
America
New York
Cordele Barn Destroyed by Fire in Georgia
Cordele Georgia December 14 fire destroyed a storage barn belonging to J L Wheeler near Cordele with an estimated loss around 2000 dollars. The building valued at 700 dollars was partially insured. Contents including 700 bushels of corn 100 bushels of field peas hay fodder and cotton seed were not insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordele
J. L. Wheeler
Screening of The Birth of a Nation at Atlanta This Week
The Birth of a Nation is showing in Atlanta all this week starting daily at 9 a.m. Last call announced for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Cost Of Local Want Ads In The Constitution
Advertisement rates and ordering rules for Constitution want ads are printed. Discontinuances must be in writing, no phone orders accepted. Telephone assistance offered for wording ads, with staff familiar with rates and deadlines. Accounts may be opened by phone if listed in the directory. Other ads by phone require immediate payment. Every home can use Constitution want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Lost and Found Notices From A Local Paper
A compilation of lost items including a gold wikkipla a sword set with opal diamonds a rental memo book a red cow a young calf a brown dog looking for owners a plain gold bracelet engraved Liza Clarkson Thompson and a stray mule with wagon. Rewards offered and contacts given such as Ed I Wight W B Scotty Cumming and W L Peel for identification and recovery of items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed I. Wight
Ivy
Houston
Cumming
American National Bank
Georgia Avenue
Fair Street
Personal quest for addresses and scattered notices
Fragmentary classifieds and notices include requests for contact with individuals Mier Odewa Kineher or Oderss Thomes. Also present are brief ads for maternity facility tent care, adoption services, game hunting notices, floor or home services, and assorted local contacts with scattered addresses and names such as F. W. Comkburn and W. L. Rolfind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mier Odewa Kineher
Oderss Thomes
M. I
Asreamam
Batis Ave
Colene
George Deather
Mary
Bremen
W. L. Rolfind
Bat Point
Valaire
Fe Houra
Unclear OCR fragment on personal notices and services
Fragmentary advertisement style text referencing a widow, education, trust, housekeeper duties, and various names, places, and terms, with scattered references to tailoring and hairdressing parlors. No coherent event or actionable detail detectable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHcal
Tipquist
Fitz
Constitution
Texraton
Galisher
Saretti Room
Twain Springs
Idvertine Weber
Casa Tor
Help Wanted Across Stores and Offices
Classified ads seek two young men for mercantile agency training at Retail Credit Company Atlanta and clerical positions from manufacturing concern with cost accounting. Also barber trade ads urge learning the barber trade with wages during training at multiple city schools. Various addresses listed in Atlanta area for applications and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantilie
Burinese Cuiloge
Saimiea Kocena Company
Healey Building
Atlanta
Concarn
Rsa
DSN
Joel Hunter
Empire
Samaee College
Luckie Street
Santa Barber College
East Mitchelet
Salesmen and solicitors seek local permanent posts
Fragmented recruitment notice lists numerous sales positions across cities and industries. Ads promise high earnings for canvassers, district managers, and oil-based lubricants sales, seeking references and experience. Contact details include 805 Silvey Building, 613 Jefferson Street Waterly, and box F-56 Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avelante
Silvey
Constitution
Hera
Petavs
American Manufacturing Company
Jefferson SL
Guit
Zi Garondelt
New Orleans
Jewel Tex Company
Auburn
Py Lorgant
Boyd
Austell
Wren Cigar Company
Shomtmut Street
Philadelphia
Agency ads and notices from a degraded 19th century paper
A jumbled mix of agent solicitations for books and educational reports, job openings, and service ads. Mentions Booker T Washington memorial editions, Tuskegee death and funeral reports, and multiple “WANTED” notices for clerks, barbers, government exams, and hotel managers. Also includes delivery routes and employment services with street addresses and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker ‘T. Washington
Washington Himelf
Frederick E. Drinker
Bach
Nia Bickhess
Tuskegee
Credit Biven
Constant Repemier
Costa Ic
Pelle Forge
Kod Producta Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Help Wanted Mix of jobs in Atlanta area
Classified notice listing numerous job ads including female misc help, clerical and stenographic work, wait staff, sales, teachers, and teaching agencies. Includes pay offers around 70 dollars monthly, various locations in Atlanta, Rochester, and surrounding areas, with instructions to apply by mail or phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Franklin Institute
Rochester
Wanted Help Wanted Ad Receives Mixed Signals
Classified notice shows a cluttered job seeker plea and an office clerk position. The message mentions experienced receiving or shipping clerk, office man, and a range of chores, with dates and contact hints amid garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeise Panaunr
Caelive
Tom Inser
Situation Wanted Classified Ads From Early Newsprint
A jumble of early 20th century classified lines shows a male job seeker pool listing positions from bookkeeper and office assistant to clerks, watchman, manager, and crafts roles. Names and contact fragments appear with varying guarantees of references, mobility, and ambition, plus notes on ages and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa Candler
Care Constiputan
SIAN
Waly
Mucraed
Mina Dally
Care Constitution
Gor Suiraiff
Shiesitt i Tce Cream Co
Audhors W. BC
Gore
Utkin
Greantivid
Univ
Sun Howse Electrician
Regent
Grapher
Vows
Will Jouve
Addrous
Situation Wanted Ad Rates and Notices
SITUATION WANTED Female seeks ads at special rates. Three lines cost ten cents, three times fifteen seats. Payment required via ad visor and delivery at the Constitution office. Includes listings for a nurse, stenographer, hotel worker, and a couple seeking lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Office
Ada
Constituton
Employment Offer Shortage Reported in City Notices
Classified notice shows a job listing at 611 Chamber of Commerce Building seeking high grade help in tragic and professions. Office hours listed from 9:40 to 4 and evening hours. Address Ivy 7110 Atlanta 4. Applicants urged to apply daily for positions referenced as “the speed rent.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Franklin Institute
Bovbester
N.Y
Atlanta Barber College
Mitehell
Constitution
Rewa
American Employment Agency
Healey Ride
Ivy
C. W. Coffey
Beckley, W. Va
Chamber of Camuneres
Tragun
Furniture Exchange
Prombecnin
South Forsyth Strac
al Y Avani
Jacobs
Decatur
Peloubet
Prien
Hopkine Bank Concern
Auburn Avenue
Atlante
Raliesat Fo
Alstell
Idhaly Rot
Oliver Block
Jellico
Carl Combas
Gurley Mountains Transit
Jos Barneell
Highiard Ave
Bodine Hleutric Cay
Flovert Franke
City
Xo Jackson
Statom
L. B. Jackson Comal Co
Eva
Elena
Humphrey
Euler
Garland
Reasonatie
Matin Bisbee
P.O
Etat ‘Heirs
ION Hall
Edgewood
S Garde
Adlaprm City Adopts New Scholarship Ad Program
A fragmented notice from Adlaprm lists a $28 scholarship program and private Tussons for Spanish studies. It mentions Simpl er Enorth and School at 62 East Aventa, seeking students and offering tutoring in math and art. Names Tourlel and Werner Aply appear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crahn
For Sale and Wanted Notice Summary
Classified item listings show for sale and wanted notices including miscellaneous goods. Readable entries specify items, prices, contact information, and posting locality for buyers and sellers seeking or offering merchandise.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Osteopaths
Jemison
Memphis
PENN
Clemson
Bob Berryman
Norcross Masons
Norcross
Norcross Lodge
F. i
T. L. Rochester
Guaster
Ben Clement
I. WH. Lennon
J. D. Mauldin
Tyler
G. A. McDaniel
McDaniel
James Gorman
Lynchburg
Bee & Co
B. Dudley Hal
the Stove League
Charles Phelps Taft
Cup
Ace Ie
Hot Stove League
Taft
Cleg and Murphy
England
Lawrenceville Boys
Superior
Keith
the Forsyth
Cordele Barn
Salermen
Solicytors
Atree
Wil
Axaous
Wegister
Mas Hirt
Grant
Bceiness
Taschera
Forest of
Becseary, Banger
Go Acme
Healey
South Atlantic
Walton Bldg
Atants
Ak Innet
Nour
Dewiras
Waterelow
Wilacy
Cammiaslan
Jefferson Loan Society of
Joe Peachtree
Jamon Streets
Cas
Central Austion Company
East Mitchell St. Main
Atanta
SKC
Amawer Irmadlaleiy
Hox
Griffin
Turaltur
Decatur Street
Avisata
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