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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1900

Page

7

Weights Listed for Suburban and Brooklyn Handicap Races

The Brooklyn and Suburban Handicap weights are announced for the Sheepshead Bay meeting and spring opener. Notables include Kinley Mack, Banastar, and May Hempstead among many others with weights ranging from 100 to 127 pounds.

New York Sheepshead Bay Coney Island Jockey Club Jean Beraud Banastar Batten Algol Kinley Mack Previou John Bright Voter Bex Palace McClurg Manuel Martimus Lotharie the Kentuckian Elias Kringle Nacornac Charentag Jack Point High Order Larson David Garrick Walt Not the Roman Kilmarnock Survivor Guillen Mr. Phinizy Ventura Montanie Harry Nutter Star Bright Greyfeld Sydney Lucas St. Simonian Herbert Skyscraper Elfin Conig Sarmatian Millstream Withers Teddy Strathconan DeLucey Gilroy Petruchio Golden Link Chartless Admiration Lieber Kuli May Hempstead Fire Arm Approval Raffaello Autumn King Barleycorn Intrusive Muskadine Little Saint Dunols Warrenton Halftime Kirkwood Lothario Kriss Kring Charentus Macklehead Wait Not Lason Lamplighter Grey Jacques Advance Guard Hammock Withers Torley Delane Golder Link Ethelaert

Belte of Orleans Wins at New Orleans Track

In clear weather the Belte of Orleans and DeBride led the favorites as the meets opened at New Orleans. First race saw Jon Doughty win by three lengths on 06 Michel 16 to 5, with Judge Steadman and Jonnie Fid following. Second race Can I See im clinched by a head over Whlers, with Albert Vale third. Third race Van Brunt captured the handicap steeplechase by three lengths, Cheesemite second. Fourth race Barataria went away with an easy two length win. Imprintsauce and others trailed. Fifth race listed as Selling six furlongs.

Belte Orleans New Orleans DeBride Uhlers Parakeet MrCleary Village Pride Little Pesgle van Brunt Eggerson Cheesemite Houston al Reeves Adams Jack Hagey Chenier Barataria Boland Strangest J. Miller Keanig Mitchell Imprintsauce Compensation Our Nellie Sidney Lucas Lennep

Belle of Orleans Dominates at New Orleans Race Day

Belle of Orleans wins by four lengths in the sixth race selling seven furlongs with Clawson on 128 and odds two to one. Fime times at 1:15 as several runners including Lavega Vendig Et ta Fongo and Hora Daniels also competed. entries listed for New Orleans events.

Belle of Orleans Clawson Trouble Line Wilson Allie Hale Patterson Fime Lavega Vendig Etta Fongo Hora Daniels Zaza Onota Jodee Penny Duffy May Tavis Tildee Slattery DeBride Odor Nekarnia Winkfield Sluggard MeJoynt Colonel Cassidy Ben Frost New Orleans Hop Scotch Sailie J la Moon Kenmore Queen Burtington Allas Lynch Judge Wardell Fereyman II Aratuma Murat Mr. Hunt Belle of Memphis Himtine Calovcun Polly Uixby la Pele Troilt Dr. Fannie Deponan

Ruhlin Knocks Finnegan Out in Four Rounds

In a short stoppage at the Genessee Athletic Club Gus Ruhlin of Akron knocked out Jack Finnegan of Pittsburgh in the fifth round, ending what was billed as a twenty round bout.

Ohio Finnegan Uwalea Genessee Athletic Club Gus Ruhlin Akron Jack Finnegan Pittsburg

Cuban Census Totals Island Population at 1 672 810

Washington reports under General Sanger the preliminary Cuban census shows 1 672 810 people on the island. The Porto Rico count stands at 997 679 in preliminary figures, with the 1887 Spaniard census at 1 700.

Washington Sanger Cuba Rant To Porto Rico

Evidence of Horrible Crime Near Woodward

Portions of Porter Hampton's body were found near Woodward on the Southern road. The head and an arm were dragged into the woods by dogs that had partly eaten the body. He had whisky and money the night before and was with an unidentified man who is missing. Authorities suspect murder, robbery, and placement on the track.

Woodward Columbia S. C Porter Hampton

Shipwrecked Sailor Safe After Abandonment at Sea

Thomas McDermott, mate of the schooner WL OB Morse, arrived in Jacksonville Michigan reporting the vessel was abandoned at sea on January 34. Two crewmen, Pa McNamara and Charles Wissell, were washed overboard and drowned during pumps operations. The Ward One steamship Saratoga picked up the crew and two passengers on January 2 and brought them to Nassau. McDermott then traveled to Jacksonville. The 440 ton SUE, twenty years old and seaworthy, owned in Trath, Me, was the vessel in distress.

Sue Trath

No Americans Shot Says General Torres Denial

United States Ambassador Clayton informed the State Department that the Mexican government received a telegram from General Torres denying reports that six Americans had been executed by his orders.

Military Burial for Lawton Arrangements Led by General Merritt

General Merritt, commander of the department of the east, is in charge of all military arrangements for Major General Lawton's funeral. Remains likely to lie in state at the Church of the Covenant or New York Avenue Presbyterian church, with interment the day after the funeral party arrives from San Francisco.

Merritt Washington Department of the East War Department Oday Lawton Church of the Covenant New York Avenue Presbyterian Church San Francisco

Veteran Had to Pay on Wagons in Macon

In Macon Georgia January 31 John Stevens a Confederate veteran was arraigned for operating a wood yard without a license on three delivery wagons. Recorder Freeman fined $90 for the license compliance and taxes on the wagons while allowing operation of the wood yard. The case drew attention as veterans’ license abuse is discussed and Smith the acid thrower case looms toward appeal. Samuel runner a Macon boy who enlisted in the U S Army disappeared after leaving for Washington prompting deserter status and a possible reward. Captain Jones reports ongoing recruiting as elections for Bey ond Georgia regiment approach with shifts in support for Colonel Wiley. Bridges Smith to lecture February 8 at Academy of Music for Price Library.

Constitution Bureau Brown House Macon John Stevens Recorder Daniels Recorder's Freeman John F. Rossy Supreme Court Macon Sash, Dear and Lumber Company Magsnor Smith Sevens Pelton Hall Charles AH. Mull, Jr D. Smith Smith Samuel Runner United States Army Wington Hospital Corps Micon Captain Jones Savannah Macott Beyond Georgia Colon Wiley Yosterr Kinsville Barnesville Criitin Chemastan Pla Acon Gui Huguenin Willam Matting Angelhurst Martin Secoul Miutenanat New York Marion Erwin Gaynors Erwin Bridges Smith Columbus Academy of Music Tlawom

Columbus Invitation For Lecture Brings Local Praise

Macon items note an urgent invitation to a Columbus visit with plans for a lecture seen as a success for the free library. Judge Candler wraps up the criminal docket and departs after a warm reception, while social affairs include a Euchre party hosted by Mr and Mrs John T Botteuil. Newsy notes cover marriages and a burglary conviction, plus a push to block a $35,000 government building appropriation.

Columbus Free Library Macon George Roberts Avanta Candler Clark Atkinson Roberts

E. H. Houseman Goes to Macon Agency

Ernest H. Houseman, longtime chief clerk for Bouchers railway in Brunswick, leaves for Macon to take the Southern Railway agency there. The promotion honors his faithful service and hard work. A prominent Mason, he is one of the best known figures in local lodges.

Southern Railway Brunawick Ernest II Houseman Bouchers Railway Macon the Southern Houseman United States

Davis Dies of His Injuries in Georgia Collision

Indiana man Davis perished from injuries after a January collision near Waycross Georgia. He had undergone amputation last year and his wife stood by his bedside. Remains were taken to Waterbury for interment. Mrs Price of the Muskets died six weeks after illness. Her body was buried and later shipped to Ohio after a telegram from her husband.

Indiana Waycross Tadiana Cottishun Kediana Lumberments Sait Ofibae Wate Bush

Wallon County Republicans Face Divided Delegates

The Wallon County Republican factions unified enough to appoint delegates to the state convention in Atlanta in April and the district convention in Jonesboro on February 16. A. M. JH, J. Mo Smith, EA Thompson, W. M. Keaton, Monroe Rucker, J. W. Treadwell, W. A. Crittenden, H. G. Galther were elected as district delegates. two seats to the national convention in Philadelphia are at stake with A. M. Itt as a leading local candidate.

Wallon Morrie Wileh Atlanta Jonespere Philadelphia A. M. Itt A. M. JH J. Mo Smith EA. Thompson W. M. Keaton Monroe Rucker W. Treadwell W. A. Crittenden H. G. Galther

Cincinnatians at Calhoun Hunt Week of Sport for Guests

A Cincinnati party of leading citizens visited Calhoun Georgia January 31 and will hunt at Peters farm near town for the week. Led by Ralph Peters of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the group includes Judge J. W. Warrenton and brokers from Erwin Baldwin and Proctor Gawhbie. They report fine shooting and plan to return home with a large haul of birds rabbits and other game.

Calhoun Cincinnati Peters Farm Town Ralph Peters Pennsylvania Railroad J. W. Warrenton J. Vv. B. Scarbrough Cooper Fasctar Proctor & Gawhbie Erwin Erwin & Baldwin

Spalding Census Enumerators Named in Griffin District

Griffin Ga January 31 Special Supervisor of Census Strickland has named enumerators for Spalding county in Griffin district Colonel W T Trammell and W B Hudson Jr Africa Captain A B Kell Orrs Judge A J Maddox Akin Judge C A Cooper Mount Zion J B Touchstone Line Creek T P Nichols Union Professor C W Richter Cabin James G Matthews each selected to take the census work in their respective localities.

Spalding Griffin Strickland W.T. Trammell W. B. Hudson, Jr Africa A. B. Kell Orrs A. J. Maddox Akin C. A. Cooper Mount Zion J. BD. Touchstone Line

Fire destroys two-story schoolhouse at Silver City

A large two story schoolhouse and Metonic hall were burned to the ground yesterday at Silver City near Dawsonville Georgia. The fire started in a defective stove flue. The residence was not damaged.

Silver City Dawsonville

Reprint Plan Ties Alabama Supreme Court Reports

In Montgomery on January 31 special dispatches report Senator Morgan recalled to Washington as Crenshaw campaign continues. Johnston and Morgan lead Russell County races with even bets. Gov sign ed an agreement with Morgan Jones to reprint the Alabama Supreme Court reports at up to $2.50 per copy, work to start within six months and finish in two years, possibly affecting West Publishing’s plans.

Montgomery Ala Morgan Washington Crenshaw Frank White Birmingham Messrs Graham Talladega Quarles Selma Johnston Jett Russell County Boykin Etowah Russell Oth Morgan and Johnston Alabama Supreme Court Supreme Court McClellan Liner State of Alabama Cleburne County Court Brock & Spelghe Morgan Chancery Court Brooks & Co Lowenstein Bros Geneva Sharpe L D. C. Savage W. B. Ate King & Co Chilton Circuit Court International Cotton Seed Oi Company CL. Whealock Birmingham City Court Howard Bridges Va Alabama Pike Criminal Court Dowdell Albert Simpson Amunda R. Bast Culbert Circuit Court Clarence Slankenship T. Blackwell Madison Circuit Court Morgan D. Jones Jonva The West Publishing Company Jones

Ford resigns as superintendent. new post in Florida

Irmingham Alabama January datomlL Ford, master of the Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham railroad, resigns to take effect soon. He will continue as superintendent on the Third system at Gridnesville Florida, vacancy created by Denham’s promotion to general superintendent. It is unclear who will replace him. candidates include J. Copnetly, yard master in this city, and W. B. Leonard, a veteran conductor.

Irmingham Ala AL Ford Kansas City Memphis Birmingham Ford Gridnesville Fla Denham Bradford Dunham Mord Hs J. Copnetly This City W. B. Leonard Hathaway

Steel Rail Mill to Be Built in the South

Birmingham reports that the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company will start work soon on a steel rail mill at Ensley adjoining the new steel plant. The project, costing hundreds of thousands, aims to be the South’s first rail mill and will employ 500 to 600 workers. Steel will come from Alabama Steel and Shipbuilding Company.

Birmingham Ala Tennessee Coal Iran and Railroad Company Ianssey Unil Tthe Steel Alabama Steeland Shipbuilding Company Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company

Judge Speer Adjourns Court to March 5 in Savannah

Judge Emory Speer issued an order adjourning the U S court session set for February 13 in Savannah Georgia until March 5 Only March 5 cases including criminal and U S V U will be heard The move signals possible trial dates for the Gaynor Carter conspiracy defendants and related indictments in the Hatteras case

Savannah Emory Speer United States Court King

Supreme Court ruling keeps Fulton county back taxes in force

The Fulton county double tax decision leaves court issued executions intact while prompting likely amicable settlement. Corporations may seek relief from double taxation before county commissioners, with expected collection under $100,000 from back taxes though total could be under $200,000. Officials foresee a prompt, orderly resolution.

Supreme Court Fulton County Board of County Commissioners E. C. Atkins Atlanta National Building and Loan Association L. Z. Rosser

Death notices and city items from Atlanta society

Death of Mrs Anna W Young at 32, a writer known in Charleston and Atlanta. P C Sneed dies in Newark, OH, married to Della Foreacre. Mrs J S Patrick dies at 65 South Pryor Street. funeral later. Atlanta Baptist Sunday School meeting set for Jackson Hill. Grand Annual Masque at Atlanta Turnverein on Wire Hall Street. Charity reading matter requested for Richwood camp convicts. Jury awards $150 in case Perry v city of Atlanta and Western and Atlantic Railway Co for wife’s injuries from a Marietta Street bridge fall.

Mie Atlanta Charleston Lfe Kuhpman United States Young G. J. Foreacre W. Foreacre P. C. Sneed Newark Della Foreacre G. J Foreacre J. S. Patrick South Pryor Street Atlanta Turnverein Wirehall Street Constitution C. M. Quillan Richwood T. E. Gary Richwood Camp Richwood, Ga C. Mw. Perry Western and Atlantic Railway Company H. M. Reid Perry Marietta Street Railway Company

Phi Mu Society Elects Officers in Dahlonega Ga

Phi Mu Literary Society held a regular meeting in Dahlonega Georgia on January 31 naming officers for the next two months. T C McKibben was elected president J A Johnston vice president F C Powell recording secretary H B Howard corresponding secretary R P Nurm critic W P Barton librarian M F Pennington marshal. Public debate participants chosen February 4 include affirmatives J H Byers and W O Flemming negative A C Whitehead and F C Powell. The debate topic is England's course in the Transvaal justifiable.

Phi Mu Society Dahlonega Phi Mu Literary Society T. C. McKibben J. A. Johnston F. C. Powell H.B. Howard R. P. Nurm W. P. Barton M. F. Pennington J. H. Byers Flemming A. C. Whitehead England Transvaal

Dr Hathaway A Pioneer in Male Health Cures

Dr Hathaway offers specialized treatment for varicocele stricture and kidney diseases with a personal laboratory made remedy. He cites scientific training and vast experience, claims near perfect diagnoses, moderate fees, and free consultations from his Atlanta office. A promotional pamphlet, Manliness Vigor Health, is available on request.

Dr. Hathaway Wathaway

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