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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1903

Page

8

Salaries Paid to Football Coaches Through History

The article traces football coaching pay from modest beginnings in the 1890s to modern scales. It highlights Yale figures Walter Camp and McClung, Heisman at Georgia and Auburn, and rising salaries such as $2,500 for Penn and $2,250 plus gate percentage for Heisman era coaches, noting Michigan’s strong programs.

Lolandrd Yale Walter Camp Comon California University of Ia McClung Hesing Bearer Heisman Obertin Western A Georgia Auburn Coschud Jaisman Mary Penn Cardale Michigan

Iris at Grand theater in Pinero style drama

The Grand hosts the great Pinero drama Iris with Miss Harned in the lead. It follows a problem play tradition akin to The Notorious Mrs Ebb and The Second Mrs Tanqueray. The show marks Miss Harned’s first U S tour appearance in Iris and previews her future role in The Lies In a Woman's Eyes.

Pinero Criterion Theater Tork United States ABC Miss Harned Washington E H. Sothern Emiactor

Haggin's Elmendorf yearlings show rich crop for 1903

J Hnright manages Elmendorf Stud at Haggin and reports 96 yearlings for 1903. Most are colts, with strong showing by Imp Greenan and four notable sires including Kenley Mack. A large, royalty-bred group features many prospects from Imp. Cieudonne and Imp. Bartot lines, with numerous colts and fillies by Salvator, Shapfell, Bathampton, Rapalio, and other top sires.

JT Skington J. Hnright J. B. Flaggin Elmendorf Stud Imp. Greenan Imp Dieudonne High Order Kenley Mack Haggin Enright Hagin Islington Eastin & Larable Nell King Ernest Master Holare Laureate Goldfinch Florentin Golafinch Sir Modred Berridale Donovan Star Actress Kendal Tongese Hanover Black Fly Thorn Bloscom Martenhaust Epee A Merrs -Go-Round Halsall Cieudonne Paderetski May Fonso Fonso Scottish Chief Star Chimes Ruby Brown Sue Xitty Darebin Speedy St. Saviour Gypsy Yar Dance Limp Greenan Conslete Dawning Golden Dawn Tenny Lemis Riley Mauvilla Troubadour Moble B. E Brigadier Etephanette Sprinzfeld Fair Haven Salvator Shrub Order Bathampton Shapfell Ben Holliday Rapallo Bendoran George Kessler Juvenal Bute Arkie Duncombe Alves Salvable Hamburg Belle Elmendorf Farm Order-Astray Watercress Shapfell-Baasat Bassetlaw Bendoran-Belored Anchorite Boise Hampton Salvator-Dama Quickly Sensation Salvator-Evanthe

Farce and Musical Comedy At The Grand And Bijou

Seats go on sale this morning for the farcical comedy A Friend of the Family at the Grand with George W. Barnum and Miss Ace Johnson leading a large company. The Bijou hosts the Wells-Dunne-Harlan troupe, now renamed the Bijou Musical Comedy Company, in ten performances to follow a successful run in several eastern cities.

Japan George W. Barnum Hartley Swift Gorman Bijou Atlanta Wells-Dunne-Harlan Company Biou Bijou Musical Comedy Company Newton City Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Richmond Norfolk

Night of the Fourth brings a new Bijou mountain stage show

The weeklong Bijou presentation features George Ade’s musical comedy The Night of the Fourth with Otis Harlan adapting the book and 28 member troupe led by Little Chip as the ice man El Frost. Otis Harlan, Mary Marble, David Andarada, Pearl Tormie, Dan Marble and Robert Harty headline a cast noted for new scenery and original musical numbers.

George Ade Atlanta Otis Harlan Little Chip Ice Man el Frost Otis Haurtan Mary Marble David Andarada Pearl Tormie Dan Marble Robert Harty

Walthour Race Set for Tuesday at Baseball Park

An interesting programme includes Jack Headbits racing at 3 pm if weather permits. Walthour will be paced on a wooden track with 10 laps to the mile, while the dirt track is 2 laps to the mile. Several features follow including Jack Prince on the high wheel and YMCA relay races.

Baseball Park Walthour Jack Prince Young Men's Christian Association

Robber Chased by Victim at Night on Cold Street

Ed Prater of 62 Bartow Street fought off a would be highwayman who followed him from his billiard room at 11 North Pryor Street. The assailant fled after a brief struggle andPrater reported the incident, with detectives to investigate.

Neste Ed Prater Bartow Street Prater North Pryor Street Luckle Street

Rail Way Notes on 1903 Track Construction Across States

The 1903 railway building year yielded 6 723 miles of track laid on 980 lines across 48 states and territories. Georgia ranked highly with 140.50 miles, Oklahoma led with 663.32 miles, and southern states posted strong totals. total U S mileage reached 200 865 miles by January 1 1904. The report, drawn from Railway Age, notes extensive second track work, reconstruction, and regional patterns, with Canada and Mexico contributing small additions. The piece also describes the American Economic Association travelers visiting Atlanta and local rail operations progress and personnel notes.

Mora United States Alaska Railway Age Chicago Georgia Arkansas Louisiana Mississupps Texas Ceorgia South Atlantic Oklahoma Eaelly Union Troljan Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dagole Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakot Tennesgde Wisconsin Wyoming Texaa Indian Territory Lincoin California North Dakota Tish Amions Ala Ohlo Connecticut Rhode Island Delaware Maryland Santa Fe Frinco Rock Island Mexico Orient St. Louis San Prasciico Ilinois Sefien Territory Ftock Island Frisco Taxes Texas and Pacific Chicago Great Western Chicago and Northwestern Omaha Kansas City Mexico and Orient Ilnois Central Southern Railway International Great Northern Fort Smith and Western Santa Fe Central San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake Tennessee Central Trinity and Brazos Valley Loulaiaum Railway and Navigation Company Montana Railroad Lovigiana Canada

Counterfeit Dollar Catches Blind Tiger Case in Peachtree Area

City detectives nabbed a man selling beer with a counterfeit dollar at a carriage house on 469 Peachtree Street. The suspect, Andrew Jackson, said he acted to help a beggar claiming Christmas need. Bond set at $100 cash.

Peachtree W. L. Pael Peachtree Street Andrew Jackson Pael Jackson Petro Lockhart Ivey Band Tiger Ike

Georgia Institute Entrance Examinations Begin December 31

Georgia School of Technology in Atlanta announces entrance examinations for applicants starting at 6 a m on December 31 Full details on school and exams including textbooks will be mailed on request Students may apply anytime but are urged to report December 31 Dormitory applications required in advance Address Lyman Hall President Atlanta Ga

Lyman Hall Atlante

North Carolina press backs Panama canal ratification

December 27 report notes strong sentiment in Raleigh and statewide support for ratification if legislature convenes. The piece cites public and press consensus with little opposition to the Panama canal treaty.

North State Raleigh, N North Carolina

Fall and Winter Hats Cleaned and Dyed at Whitehall Street

Hats cleaned and dyed at Whitehall Street, featuring Teshaped and Busey items. Service focuses on fall and winter headwear, with a 26 percent stock update noted.

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