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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1901

Page

3

Shaw Denies Interview on Treasury Policy Views

Gover ner Shaw told an Associated Press man he has not given any interview on Secretary Gage s treasury policy and will not discuss asset currency. He notes he has spoken highly of Gage s administration but will say no more, while recalling an April 1901 Norfolk address arguing elastic currency without asset backing and proposing a tax scale to regulate bank circulation.

Bankers’ Journal Shaw Gage Secretary of the Treasury Northeastern Nebraska Bankers’ Association Norfolk Nebr Staw

Methodist Women Win Admission to Northern Conferences

New York December 28 5 The long struggle for official recognition by women of the Methodist Episcopal church appears to be over with reports that the new constitution adopted at Chicago in 1900 grants women the right to sit as delegates in the general conference and allows laymen to vote on constitutional questions while reducing the amendment threshold to two thirds.

New York Methodist Church Steven L Baldwin Mission Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference of the Charch Chicago

Carnegie's Gift to Nation to Fund U.S. Education

President Roosevelt will submit a proposal to Congress based on Andrew Carnegie's offer of ten million dollars for higher education. The gift, not in U S Steel bonds as first planned, will be cash or securities yielding annual interest and is expected to satisfy general approval.

Roosevelt Congress Washington Andrew Carnegie United States United States Steel Corporation

War Department to honor Sen Sewell with funeral escort

The War Department will accord military honors to the memory of late Senator W Sewell of New Jersey for his service as major general of volunteers in the Civil and Spanish wars. General Brooke is instructed to provide an escort from St Pauls church Camden on Tuesday at 12 o'clock, consisting of field and coast artillery batteries, in cooperation with the New Jersey National Guard.

Washington War Department W . Sewell New Jersey Brooke Department of the East St Paul's Church Camden N. J Coast Artillery National Guard of

Jimmy Michael Wheels Home Ahead of Stinson at New Park

In Boston, Jimmy Michael defeated Will Stinson before 3,000 spectators in a 15 mile motor paced race at New Park in 26 15 3 5. The card also featured a mile professional handicap won by Charles McConnell and a 10 mile open amateur race won by W. J. Potter with notable rivals.

Boston Jimmy Michael Will Colinson New Park Square Five Alps WU Stinson Michae Charles McConnell R. A. Carni Worcester P A McFarland San Jose Cal W. J. Potter Joe Curri Roxbury J. F. Galvin Hartford Tame

Lennep wins New Orleans handicap as Ra​ced favorites falter

On December 28 in New Orleans Ida Perance Kalema and Major Mansir were beaten favorites while Lennep the money favorite won the New Orleans handicap by three lengths. Trainer & Trotter’s suspension ban lifted but warned to stay consistent. Race results show If You Dare Pirate's Queen Amizari Lottie Elkin among notable finishes with times and weights listed.

New Orleans Ida Perance Kalema Major Mansir Lennep Trotter Dammick Albula Lyne Wallenstein Harshberger Pirate's Queen Cochran Little Henr Boyd Ida Fenzance Thompson Amizari A. Weber Kaloma Robertson Pyrrho Coburn Gormley Master Mariner Creamer Biota Tyme Joe Doughty Brennan Menace Lottie Elkin Dade Judge Steadmen J Miller

Young Corbett to Meet Parker in Rematch

Billy Dowards, manager for Kid Parker of Denver, and Sideie Toy of San Francisco, announce that Young Corbett today promised to fight Parker in a rematch when he reenters the ring. The weight at ringside is 133 pounds. Tidwards also says he has an offer from Kid Bread to meet Toy at 126 pounds.

Madden Buys Judas Weil Stock Farm Near Lexington Ky

John B Madden buys the Judas Weil stock farm near Lexington containing 1 acres for 45000 dollars. M H Tichener and M J Newgass of Chicago secure an option on half the property and on Imp Ogden Imp Mirthful and twenty five brood mares as they plan to enter thoroughbred breeding.

Lexington John B. Madden Judas Weil M. H. Tichener M. J. Newgass Chicago

Upset at Oakland as Position wins Peralta handicap

In San Francisco on December 28 the Peralta handicap at a mile and a sixteenth produced an upset with Position, a 15 to 1 shot, taking the race by a neck over favorite Watercure. Afghan and Herculean also ran, with O Connor citing rest after a misjudged finish. Autolight failed to win as anticipated. Tanforan Track sold. New California Jockey Club buys Tanforan for 392,000, racing to continue at Oakland.

San Francisco Oakland Watercure Varro O'Connor Rancho del Paso Autolight Moniece O Connor Saul Po Pprenes Favorito Mattier Sam Green Horns Secom Ar- Tilla Burns Compass Hoar Waterbury Homestead Lapidus O'Neil Royalty L Jackson Timb Fiurlty Byron Rose Ransch School For Scandia New California Jockey Club

Fight Between Gates and Fowler Sparks Violence in North Carolina

In Clinton, Sampson County, a contest between young Democrat Gates and populist ex-congressman John Fowler escalated after Oates struck Fowler. A Black bystander intervened to defend Fowler and was shot. The scene reflects ongoing tensions in North Carolina politics.

Megro Raleigh Clinton Sampson County North Carolina Gates John Fowler Oates

Haco Captures Heavy Track Third Race At Charleston

At Charleston track December 23 feature race was the third over four hurdles won by Haco at 12 to 1 weather was threatening and the track very heavy. Diva won first race for 3 year olds and up at five furlongs with Lelia Barr second and Intent third. Second race selling for 2 year olds saw Laich String win with Deadly Night Shade second and Tour third. Third race had Haco again over four hurdles in 1 1/8 miles with Neganese second and Broadway third. Fourth race selling for 1 year olds and up at 1 1/16 miles saw Frank E. win, Pan Charm second. Fifth race selling for 8 year olds and up over six furlongs had Sam Lazarus Esq. first, Lake Fcenso second and Tremar third.

Charleston Exposition Track Haco Diva Lelia Barr Intent Laich String Deadly Night Shade Tour Neganese Broadway Frank E Pan Charm Soudana Seling

Jockey Club Clarifies Charleston Track Status

Secretary F O Hanlon states Charleston track is neither recognized nor licensed by the Jockey Club and warns owners trainers and jockeys of potential trouble for racing there. He cites past refusals of a license and notes Rules 1 to 7 make participation illegal. Arrivals at the Aragon include numerous named individuals from various states.

Jockey Club New York F. O Hanlon Charleston Industrial Fair Race Course Charleston Brooklyn

Christmas Holiday Rates Via Seaboard Air Line Railway

Seaboard Air Line Railway offers round trip tickets between all Seaboard stations and to Carolinas Virginia Washington D C at one and one third fares. Sale dates December 21 22 28 24 25 30 1 1901 end January 1 1902 return by January 3 1902. Students sales December 16 22 return by January 3 1902. For details see City to New York or nearest depot travel agent.

Seaboard Air Line Railway Carolines Virginia Washington D. C Hekate

Market Report with Wheat and Metal Prices

Market report citing Chicago and St Louis quotes. Wheat No 2 red around 84 16, No 2 yellow about 6, oats around 4 4, cash flour steady. Copper at 13 - Lake Superior, lead around 3.95, spelter 4.15, pig iron warrants quiet near 110 to 150.

Chicago St. Louis New York Lake Superior St Louis

Chicago Market Summary From December Wheat Decline

Chicago market review notes May wheat fell amid bearish pressure and Liverpool weakness while May corn also declined. Provisions and oats traded weakly as receipts and stock draws affected sentiment. deferred futures stayed firm early but eased later.

Market Report on Wheat and Agricultural Prices in New York

Liquidation offset buying with prices closing low. May wheat at Chicago bids 8 1 4 to 8 1 4 cents, Liverpool higher on weak local market. Market narrow with a steady undertone. exports for the week totaled 52 million bushels above last year. Also reports on eggs, poultry, vegetables, and naval stores from Atlanta Savannah Wilmington and Charleston noting price levels and receipts.

New York Chicago Liverpool Thia Poly Wilmington Savannah Rosinstead Charleston

Low Christmas Rates On Atlanta and West Point Route

Low Christmas rates via Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company advertise round trip tickets at reduced fares. Through Pullman sleepers and superb dining car service are promoted along the line with fast schedules, car reservations, and telephone reach to agents, urging readers to inquire at Pryor Street offices for travel details.

Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company Pullmay Sc Ules Fen ‘Telephone Gorge

Viaduct tragedy prompts glare on lens delivery

A fragmented OCR reads like a headline about an optical lens delivery miscue linked to a tragic incident on or near a viaduct. Authorities investigate the failed delivery and its possible role in the event.

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