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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1904
Page
30
The Rug Chief offers a clearance on a few unique moquet and Smgra rugs 18 by 36 inches at 50 cents, plus velvet rugs 27 by 54 inches for 1.75, and large Japanese rugs 9 by 12 feet for 10 dollars each, all substantially under usual prices.
Short piece of matting offered in five to fifteen yards. Available in Japanese and Chinese patterns, mats tings sold regularly at 25 to 40 cents per yard. Inquire today for suitable remnants and pricing.
The text outlines Georgetown's 1904 baseball schedule with dates and opponents across March to May in diverse cities. It notes player trades involving Charlie Frank, Beck, and claims of salary disputes, plus managers seeking a strong shortstop as Bridwell’s position weakens. It also mentions Texan league actions granting Ted Sullivan authority to sell stars and his honorary election.
Jockey H Phillips rode three winners as Thornycroft and Mad Mullah were the only beaten favorites. Weather clear, track slow. Races feature Velos, Arch Oldham, Dusky, Miss Melton, The Messenger, Big Hen, and Ponca among others with detailed odds and results.
University of Wisconsin athlete MeyER of Mailson Wis won at Leipsic Saxony February 1, setting two world marks in skating. He clocked a kilometer backward in 1 minute 66 1 2 seconds and a two kilometer forward in 2 minutes 12 9 5 seconds as the Blars and Stripes were raised and the military band played the Star Spangled Banner.
At Ascot in Los Angeles on a fast track, a favorite and a second choice won across six races. Notable winners include Paul Whaley at 4 to 1 and Invictus at 4 to 1, with race times and a list of entrants and prices for each event.
New York February 1 George Ketcham of Toledo Ohio owner of the trotter Cresceus returned today from a two months trip abroad He announced that he sold to Louis Wellans of Broughton England the Hangman a full brother to Crescens for 23000 pounds The horse will be entered in trotting events on the continent Welans also owns Wig-Wag the European champion trotter
Frail OCR shows Ingleside opening with Foremaster and Frank Woods among winners as racing heats unfold. Skips Me and Willa capture early purses in tight miles while Foremaster and Frank Woods headline the afternoon card with Expedient and Celebrant among notable second places.
Bussey offers cleaning, dyeing, and reshaping of old hats and panamas to late styles. Prices vary by work done, quoted as 25 percent. Location listed as Whitehall Street.
Birmingham announces visiting teams ahead of the season with the New York Nationals arriving March 1 to 15, the Chicago Americans March 31, April aston Nationals April 4 to 6, and an all-Cuban team slated for April 7 and 9. Veterans Frank Smith and Wilhelm from the Southern League will accompany the guests to aid local practice and strengthen the squad before opening.
Former Secretary David R Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exploration Company, along with WwoH Thompson and D Af Houser, called on the president. Asked about his candidacy, Francis replied that it was a joke. Forty killed by explosion in Fort Bhatinga Punjab.
Rail observers report Georgia Southern and Florida may absorb the Macon and Birmingham, with Edwards of Boston acting as Southern representative. Atlanta West Point officials deny need for purchase direct, noting West Point's access to traffic from La Grange offsets any loss. Mardi gras travel and police court actions against ticket forgery are noted amid shifting railroad alignments.
Mouline Ga February 1 Special The Atlanta and Birmingham railroad issued 2,640,000 in bonds to a Boston based Old Colony Trust Company. The mortgage covers 220 miles of line at 812,000 per mile and funds will buy new equipment. The plan aims to extend the road, improve its facilities, and connect to through lines to the north and west via Atlanta.
United States Senator JF Barton arrived in St Louis to confer with his attorney and federal officers about the indictment charging him with taking money for use of his influence to block a fraud order against Rialto Grains and Securities. He said he would soon resume his senate duties and declined to discuss the indictment or circulating rumors about Arthur Feinture. The indictment stems from Merchants' Brokerage and Commission Company operations, of which he was president, with efforts to present before the federal grand jury.
A 14 year old girl, coming to Atlanta from Charleston to attend school, was found near a house on Piedmont near Decatur. Chief Ball said he is enforcing laws against immoral houses and has arranged her care with a police matron while awaiting contact with her father in Charleston. He defended the campaign as necessary to protect young girls and said he will send the girl home once he hears from her father.
The Senate today confirmed nominations for postmasters in North Carolina Samuel Jones Sans ford Willem King Windsor South Carsiies Award E Pong Rock Hill Elizabeth L. Bampfield Heaufort and related executive actions in February.
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