Tongue of Flame Threatens Leach Street Cottages
A fierce fire at 2:30 a m destroyed three Negro cottages at 38 40 and 42 Leach Street causing about $1 200 in damage. Wind fanned the blaze across the street scorching nearby homes as firefighters used guerrilla tactics to fight the flames. Two houses were almost destroyed and another partially burned with one badly scorched across the street. No injuries reported as further alarms followed at Ashland Avenue and 80 South Pryor.
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Reyes Shies at Presidency in Colombia
A Washington cable reports General Reyes, chosen by Colombian factions to succeed the presidency, expressing reluctance to accept. Former minister of war, Reyes holds prestige but signals no likely assume office amid ongoing international tensions and domestic reconcilement efforts. He is currently in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
New Orleans Race Results and Entries From December Meet
Six favorites led the card with Saline winning the first race in heavy track conditions. Daily entries list diverse horses for all six races with winners Death Strangest Emma A M and Wake Marcos among others. The program also notes forthcoming entries in New Orleans and references Cook's Imperial Extra Dry champagne in a concluding line.
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Landry
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Kelly
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Slack
Strangest
Davision
Arak
Dreamer
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the Way
Dade
King Tatlus
Nutt
Charleston Exposition race day caps thrilling meet
At Charleston South Carolina December 30 the talent broke at the exposition track. Clifton Boy won the second race over Lately String a heavy track favored Clifton Boy and got 1 23 for the two year olds. Sam Lazarus Esq captured the third selling race followed by Aboriginie. King Pull led the fourth with four and a half furlongs ahead as the day closed.
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Latch String
Gotina
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Dominis
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Jeffries to Meet Sharkey Next Spring in 1902 Match
New York December 30 Jeffries and Sharkey were matched for a 20 round bout under Marquis of Queensbury rules to take place between March 17 and April 30 1902 before the Yosemite Athletic Club in San Francisco with James Kennedy representing J W Coffroth bidding 6214 per cent of gate receipts Billy Delaney Jeffries manager met Sharkey's manager Barney Reich and pressed for a Fitzsimmons rematch but no agreement with Fitzsimmons occurred a contingency exists if Sharkey loses to Maher in Philadelphia looming as a possible cancellation of the bout
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Yosemite Athletic Club
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Tom Sharkey
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Delaney
Ordinary Called Upon to Finish Cupid's Work
Fulton county ordinary Judge John R. Wilkinson refused three wedding requests yet one ceremony occurred in his office. Wesley Reeves and Maud Rape, with minister Rev. W H H Dorsey, wed after the judge initially balked at marrying under the unusual pressure. The scene drew office crowds as other staff paused work to witness the nuptials.
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Atlanta
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Reeves
Christmas Holiday Rates Via Southern Railway
Christmas travel specials announced by the Southern Railway offer tickets at a reduced fare for round trips within the territory. Students may buy tickets Dec 16 to 2 inclusive and return by Jan 8, 190? with validity extended on certain dates. inquiries at Kimball House corner Union Depot, city.
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Oakland Race Results and Entries Highlight Local Favorites
At Oakland on December 20 the program featured several races with Rosmende prevailing in the Encinal handicap at a mile and fifty yards at 8 to 1. Greyfeld and Varro followed, while Janice failed to show. Troxler earned his first winner aboard Flo Culver in the two year old race. Other races saw Daniil, Plead, Aluha, and Mella mia among the winners or notable contenders, with detailed results and morning entries listed for nine-sixteenths to one mile events.
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Change in schedules on Central of Georgia Railway
Central of Georgia Railway announces December 26 changes for train No 9 from Griffin to Carrollton leaving Griffin at 12?0 p m now 4:00 pm. connecting with train No 12 from Atlanta 4:05 pm and train No 1 from Macon 4:20 pm. The revised times improve service for all points between Griffin and Carrollton.
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Welch resigns from Louisville and Nashville Railroad
J L Welch resigns after seventeen years with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad effective January 4. The surprise announcement came this morning in Pal 'adecles Birmingham Alabama with Welch stepping down as part of a reshuffle. M Fe the ceasor is Not traimhaster no.
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