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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1901
Page
3
City council considered the franchise issue amid a failing bid and political maneuvering. Debate centered on terms, duration, and regulatory duties as officials weighed a potential breakthrough.
In Atlanta the council debates a possible holdover to January and a special committee to negotiate with Atkinson. Aims include tax treatment of franchise properties and possible court action if a settlement fails. Remaining issues center on whether to combine the Atlanta Rail and Power Co with the Transit Co along with Aban-Bream Heating, with two main options under consideration.
An advertisement extols Mozley’s Lemon Elixir as a cure for liver stomach and bowel ailments plus nervousness and indigestion. Testimonials from multiple individuals, including ministers and city residents, praise relief from heartburn indigestion and chronic ailments after using the elixir and Lemon Hot Drops for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchitis.
John N Parker of Atlanta returns home for Christmas holidays after a year in the Philippines. He is well known in Atlanta and greeted warmly by friends. Parker was connected with the town’s affairs and community activities.
A veteran soldier from the hospital corps of the Eleventh Cavalry and the Twenty-first Infantry recalls hard service and participation in many engagements. He enjoyed the climate of the distant isles but chose to remain in Atlanta despite the allure of the distant lands.
At the Intercollegiate Athletic Association convention in Chapel Hill the executive committee withdrew charges against the Google School of Technology and the University of Nashville and admitted Sewanee and Vanderbilt. No action on Tulane vs Louisiana. constitution changes discussed. many colleges present from Georgia Tennessee Texas Louisiana North Carolina Mercer Tulane Sewanee Vanderbilt Nashville Georgia Alabama.
Charley Budd of Des Moines Iowa defeats Frank Parmalee of Omaha in the Hazard cup wing shot final deciding their tie yesterday Budd shoots first and cleanly hits five birds while Parmalee’s fourth bird goes out of bounds Barton Lewis of Norborne Mo increases to 1445 and wins the Dickey bird match at the event in Kansas City Missouri December 2
Santa Claus will visit the Decatur Orphans Home next Friday morning to distribute a Christmas tree and gifts for 150 children. The event begins at 10:30 with the open doors and an official tree celebration, inviting friends to attend and participate in the exercises. Several destitute orphans have recently joined from Butts, Baldwin and Paulding counties, as the home continues its aid to North Georgia children.
At New Orleans December 21 the Crescent City handicap over 14 miles offered 31,500 in purse and produced a tight finish. Ben Chance, who worked up from the rear, edged Felix Bard and Beana for the victory amid a strong field. Meade led Nitrata briefly before Ben Chance surged ahead. Little Hikin set a track record for 1 1/16 miles in 2.35, while St. Cuthbert tied the 1 3/16 mile mark at 1:13. Death and Deponan were notable favorites, with rider Nutt benched for his ride on Frank Ireland. Weather clear, track fast.
In Oakland San Francisco December 21 the five furlong match race drew star attention with Old England defeating San Nicholas by a margin as O Connor eased at the finish. Crusades captured the junior stakes for 2 year olds at seven to ten, while Headwater set a California record in a dramatic seven furlong contest. The day featured multiple races with Headwater and Sombrero delivering brief bursts of speed and Buchanan guiding the winner by a head in 1.12 1/2.
At Charleston December 21 the Charleston Racing Association ran a program with five races. The first race featured a five furlong sprint with Queen L taking first, Ventura second, Oricius third, in a time around 1:0. The second race for far two-year-olds six furlongs was won by Jim Scanlam with Swan Dance second and time 1:20. The third race for one-year-olds and up six and one-half furlongs saw Tom Curl win Lelia Bari second, no Annes third, time about 1:05. The fourth race for four-year-olds one and one eighth miles had Sam Lazarus first, Aborigine second, Ldzale Tele third, time around 155. The fifth race for all ages seven furlongs had Fils first, Poorlands second, Pout third, time about 2:84.
Jeffersonville Indiana December 22 no verdict yet in Newell C Rathbun murder case. Judge Marsh to reconvene jurors at 8 am after further instructions as defense and prosecution argued over charges of murder or manslaughter. Rathbun alleged to have killed Goodman to defraud $4000 life insurance, with hotel poisoning and desertion from the army tied to the case.
In Jackson Mississippi December 2 a sensational habeas corpus case regards the release of H H Rodgers the slayer of Tom Byrd denied by Judge Hall and remanded without bail The case draws eminent counsel and promises a long drawn out legal battle, with ties to the Byrd family and Neshoba county.
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