Holloway and Formaster Win at Fair Grounds Racing
New Orleans December 29 Holloway and Formaster both ran clear, taking wins as favored. Marvel B and Lady Wren Knight fell to Freeman’s weak riding. Race results show Holloway to 5 at 2 to 1, Formaster 1 to 2, with several other horses finishing behind. strong track conditions noted.
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Holloway
Formaster
Fair Grounds
Marvel B
Lady Wren Knight
Freeman
Winering
Hen Lace
Stoner Hill
Lurleaca
Captain Bop
McDonald
Chauncey Olcott
L. Smith
Santa Rosanna
MaCabe
Eliiett
Evelyn Garth
Wizard King
Mencken
Viner Inc
Ries
Tid CL
Wilson
Burning Glass
J. Johnson
Gyipzene
Dusky
Tower
Dapple
Ged
Sahonaiie
Fry
Main Spring
Bay Wood
Sewell
Paul Clifford
Dennison
Whaler
Blue Potate
Hudson
Bernice
Osterplatz
Stoner Hin
Marvel Pp
Preamnan
Rutawi
Riley
Protess
Turnover
Port Worth
Maureen
Loricate
Helgesen
Dromis
McMullen
Lady Free Knight
Sachem
Detest
Dorothy Dodd
MeJetta
Atwood
Mageia Leper
Barrington
Charles Fisher
Little Corker
Charlie Thompson
Bewell
Bob
O'Neil
Sincerity Belle
Moreland
Elison
J. P. Mayberry
Light Note
Katle Powers
Auromaster
Barkeltayre
Fairbury
Mon Amour
Ravinna
Don Alvaro
Ogoniz
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Intrigue
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Moderator
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Murmur
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Snyder
Hildreth
Field Workers to Gather for Rome Insurance Banquet
Rome Ga December 29 Special field workers of the Simte Mutual Life Insurance Company from southern states will gather in Rome in January as guests of the company. A banquet at the Cherokee hotel January 2 will conclude the functions with addresses by President Porter and other officers celebrating the year’s achievements.
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Rome
Ield
Simte Mutual Life Insurance Company
Wineh
Cherokés Hotel
Porter
Insurace Company
Augusta Wants The Debate In State Campaign
Augusta Ga December 29 Special The acceptance by Hon Thomas W Hardwick of Bam Smail s challenge to discuss the question of negro disfranchisement attracts attention in Augusta and there is promise that Augusta will invite the gentlemen to meet here during the campaign Hardwick says he will meet Small anywhere in the state where invited and it is almost certain an invitation will come from their city
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Augusta
Thomas W Hardwih
Bam Smail
Ma. Hardwick
Mr. Small
Aia Efcy
Train Wreck Near Bethlehem Leaves One Dead
A southbound Gainesville Midland passenger train on the line to Monroe Georgia toppled midway one mile south of Bethlehem. Officials report several passengers injured, with one or more killed, as carriages were overturned and people thrown about. Mrs Radford and a child were among the shaken survivors evacuated from the scene.
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Winder
Gainesville Midland Railroad
Monroe Ga
Bethleth
Bender
Yuerd
Radford
Amt
Pittsburg Seeks Waivers on Fourteen Players
Pittsburg has asked for waivers on fourteen players from all National League clubs. Among them is Jim Archer, former Atlanta catcher, raising odds he may be offered to Atlanta if Pittsburg has no use for him. The waiver process requires first offers to other NL teams.
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Pittsburg
Sportme News
Atlanta
Jim Archer
Weivers
Ciwos
Archer
Avanta
Gate City
City Park race day draws crowd and thrills at New Orleans track
At City Park New Orleans December 29 a large crowd gathered for six flat races and a steeplechase as bookmakers reported strong business. Notable events included Chanley blundering and losing his rider in the steeplechase and Happy Jack failing as the odds-on favorite in the final race. Romamek suffered a minor skull fracture but is not seriously hurt.
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New Orleans
City Park
Chanley
Happy Jack
Romamek
Biscal
Knickerpocker
Morriss
Steve Lane
OY. Daly
Welsh
Landry
Neipia
Barnalette
Verdant
Sweet Flavia
Mathie
Ezra
Gla Hethorn
Morvis
Bellestrome
Perret
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Nicol
Gris Lanka
Ry Man
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Corner
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Molo B
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Misa Nannia L
Jack van
Georgia Techs Get Two Games
Georgia Tech adds two pre season baseball games to the 1908 schedule. Manager Mayes and Cleveland manager Harvard agreed to a March contest at Tech Park. Last season Cleveland proved stronger in those exhibition games, and Tech hopes to even the score this year watching stars like Lajoly and Bradley in action.
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Harvard
Cleveland
Tech Park
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Clevelanders
All Tech
Lajoly
Bradley
The
Blue Birds
Collegians
Robin Hood at the Grand Receives Enthusiastic Turnout
The Grand presented the tuneful comic opera Robin Hood to an enthusiastic audience with a strong all around cast. Harod Blake headlined as the title role supported by Karl Stall and Twed Metcalz as Little John and Will Scarlett, with Viva Brewster as Maid Marian and Meta Carson as Anabel. The chorus drew praise for its support and the production promises repeat performances today and tonight. Kyrie Bellew to appear January 1 and 2 in Ram Mes, the Anstern Cracksman, with the actor hailed for his stage presence and prior successes across New York, London, and Australia. The Bijou announces The Millionaire Detective by Blaney and Fall, opening New Year’s Day, noted for its novelty and romance.
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Harod Blake
Ghott
Nottingham
F. Stanton Hee
John
Karl Stall
Will Scarlett
Kyrie Bellew
the Grand
Bellew
Apollo
Wallack
New York
James Brown Potter
Australia
London
Olivier
Sir Henry Irving
Robespleins
Lieber & Co
Raffles
Charles Blaney
Howard Fall
Lta
Atlanta
Bijou
Hall
Dwyer Ready For Olson In Catchweight Challenge
Mike Dwyer replies to a letter claiming Olson seeks a match, saying he will wrestle Olson or any middleweight in America at catch-as-catch-can. He asks Olson to stake 100 dollars to prove seriousness, with side bets from 100 to 500 dollars. A small fire was also reported at 117 Summit Avenue, minor damage.
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Olson
Charles Olson
Mike Dwyer
America
Erger
Atlanta
Mike
Dwyer
R.A. Broyles
Summit Avenue
Fire destroys Commercial hotel in Sparks Georgia
Sparks, Ga. December 29. The Commercial hotel was destroyed by fire yesterday. Guests escaped in their night clothes. Loss on building about 94000 and on furniture 500, partly covered by insurance. Glover, proprietor, discovered the fire.
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Sparks Burns
Sparks
Glover
Otto Jordan Returns to Atlanta to Begin Season
Otto Jordan, former Atlants manager and heat second baseman, arrived in the city for the season. He plans to report soon to shed surplus weight and compete for an opening position. He looks forward to a strong year with Atlanta and says the team has many friends here.
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Otto Jordan
Atlants
Otto
Posemon
Dali
Lving
Atlanta
Billy Smith
Hernie McCay
Joe Rickert
Bert Nobiett
Tommy Stouch
Four Poles Seek Work After Reaching Atlanta
Four Polish men reached Atlanta yesterday afternoon after walking about twenty four miles. They applied at the police station for aid and were registered as sleepers for the night. Names listed were Albert Cogatt, Stafford Teonon yky, Marten Beliovych, and Petrro Musyk. They hope to find work in Alabama and would appreciate earning money in Georgia.
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Atlanta
Americas
Poland
Georgia
Silanta
Polo Department
Sergant Mitchell
Albert Cogatt
Stafford Teononyky
Marten Beliovych
Petrro Musyk
Alabama
Blake
Walker Made First Match Yet Invention Failed
The article recounts John Welker a 1827 druggist in a small English town creating the first friction chemical match by rubbing a splint with sulfur and antimony on sandpaper. It notes phosphorus later replaced antimony, enabling easier lighting with less rubbing and no sputtering. It cites matches once sold in blocks and vast US usage, highlighting dramatic efficiency gains.
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St. Nicholas
John Welker
Walker
United States
Hunters Claim Deer In Anaconda Valley Tale
A veteran Deer Lodge valley hunter recalls pursuing white tail deer near Anaconda swamps, meeting cinnamon bears, and defending a deer taken with a rival who claimed ownership. A neighbor suggested tossing up to settle the venison claim as the story ends with the hunter returning home proud of his kt venison.
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Chrie Jorgensen
Deer Lodge Valley
Anaconda
Paris Jackdaw reports musical star nose amputation case
A jealous young man in love with Mlle Marthe attacked a music hall star, knocked her down, and carved off the tip of her nose with a knife. The injury caused a ten day hospital stay and a lasting disfigurement, with six months imprisonment imposed.
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Paris
The
London Telegraph
Mlle Marthe Amg
Railroads Built During the Year Across South and Southwest
Baltimore dispatch notes Manufacturers' Record annual review showing 2,624.9 miles of new southern and southwestern rail construction in 1905, Arkansas leading with 390 miles, Texas 334, Louisiana 244, Mississippi 218, and Indian Territory 201. Projections for 1906 place Texas at 737 miles, Louisiana 715, Florida 453, Virginia 276, and North Carolina 243, with substantial improvements and additions to terminals, tracks, grades, and facilities nationwide.
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Baltimore
South
Missouri
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Dian Territory
Oklahom
Arkansas
Texas
Louisana
Mississippi
Georgia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Indian
Virginia
Lousiana
Florida
Meryland
Alabama
Maryland
Secrets of Tegan Indians Mining Concealment Reported
A Mexican buscon sold placer gold near Tepico claiming wealth from a distant Teplivo find. A nugget and ore pieces, bought for 300 dollars then 265 later, were shown. The seller vanished after tax fears and distrust of authorities grew among local Indians and miners.
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Mexican Herald
Buscon
Teplivo
Fala T.ge Gibeo
Te Iso
Tepisco
Hidden mine and long odds lure prospectors in Tepisco region
An assay report notes silver at 800 to the ton and gold at 1500 to the ton, with the hidden mine hinted to be north near Tepisco. The region along the hot lands is said to host silver veins and many busccones have pursued the claim since the ore's discovery months ago. A separate street encounter on Montgomery Street recounts a peculiar awkwardness as Hiemy Stern explains ear pain during a walk, followed by casual banter.
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Tepisco
San Francisco Chronicle
Hiemy Stern
Montgomery Street
Stern
Attic village chiefess and surf gear legends
The text recounts a chiefess of Hookene who ordered a shiny ground and land toboggan, a surf board, and a rudimentary slide on smooth stones. After her death, her sled and board were found but their resting place remains unknown, with the artifacts said to be carved from breadfruit wood and still attached to the sled.
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Hoofiena
Decatur St
Kimball Houss
Hookene
Lincoln as a 5 Farm Hand from The Century Magazine
The Century Magazine profiles Abraham Lincoln as a versatile farm hand. He proves satisfactory to employers yet is rough around the edges, fond of stump reading and pole practice among workers. A famous tale recalls him reading in a field, replying he studies law, prompting the farmer to exclaim Great God Almighty.
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Lincoln
iFrom
Century Magazine
Lowman
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