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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1909

Page

2

Bicycle Races at Veledrome Feature Night of Motor Pace

Guasie Lawson meets Charlie Turville in a motor paced race at the St Nicholay Velie Mireme. The opening night promises a gale of glory with top Atlantans expected. Main event pairs Hopby Walthour and Albert Wills in a three heat 5 mile race, with a second showdown Friday over 25 miles. Wills, England’s champion, recently beat Walthour at Madison Square Garden. Track at Ponce De Keon is 12 laps. 3,000 seating, good heating and lighting. Local amateurs also race. exchanges with Kansas City six-day event aid top riders from the country.

St. Nicholay Velie Mireme Maddox Smith Hopby Welthour Albert Wills Jimmy Michael Wills Waithour Madison Square Garden Ponce de Keon Guasie Lawson Walthour Atlanta Charles ‘Turville Kuansee

Mrs Joan Newton Cuneo to Drive in New Orleans Race

New York February 1 Special Mrs Joan Newton Cuneo the premier river of the world has arranged to drive in the New Orleans races February 20 21 22 She is a professional driver but a rover of the automobile with endurance wins in Glidden tours and Philadelphia trips Her nerves steady and love of sport make her a formidable competitor against male drivers in this latest race lineup

New York Joan Newton Cuneo New Orwana Cunso é@ io og wey Rover Saie Pam Yourm Philadelphia

Real Baseball Soon Rays Versus Smitha in Atlanta Benefit

Friday's weather permitting game in Atlanta features Rays versus Smitha for the Boys Club fund. Manager Smith donates park and tickets. ladies auxiliary sells tickets to cover expenses. Ray’s troupe and local stars form the rosters. strong lineup includes Jane Fox Jordan Castro Moran Winters McMillan McMurray Bean Lafitte Leite Rucker Cox Mangum among others. Proceeds go to the Boys Club. gate receipts aid the charity. tickets support the cause.

Rays Smitha Atlanta Seret Smith Wah Piayers Sotera Dn Jannny Ray Mr. Ray Himeelf Tve Fox Jordan Castro Moran Winters McMillan McMurray Bean E Lafitte J. Leite Rucker Cox Mangum Cibera Ube

Atlanta Faces Davidson in Key Club Basketball Showdown

Atlanta Athletic Club prepares for a home game against Davidson College with lineup changes after guard Fest's NYC trip removes him for two weeks. Davidson touts its strong, unbeaten history on the road. Possible shifts see Colquitt or Hud en filling guard duties as Jemison moves forward.

Atlanta, Athletic Club Davidson College Columbus Georgia Davidson Peter Atlenca Ltner Aulsata Atlanta Columbia University New York City Atlanta St Ar Joe Colquitt Tia Luther Hud Jemison Doonan Frudaoh Jemisot Tollows Erica Goigedtt

Stars Reserved by Two Clubs in National Reserve List

Cincinnati reports the National Baseball Commission will strike names from the reserve list after confirming players moved to major league clubs. Names include Arthur Fletcher and John Quinn among others. ties to New York and Boston clubs. Mahmout defeats de Rouen in a wrestling match while a California senator introduces an anti prize fight bill banning fistic contests with penalties up to five years in state prison.

Cincinnati Ohio National Baseball Commission National Association New York Arthur Fletcher Dallas Euston Outfelder Coles Augusta Infleider Gacramemno Senator Wills Redlands

Samota Wins in Heavy Hinoryville Racecard

Oakland February 1 Jacobite misses money in the T fuc-Tongan race as Bolkwether leads and wins from Warden and Ketchemike. Cloudy, heavy track. First race two furlongs Ross ma 2 to 1 wins Fanatic. Second race Turvat wins. Third race Mitre, Fourth Wertwether wins, Fifth Darling ton wins. Sixth race Tom Shaw wins as Honest leads. Numerous horses listed with odds, times, and riders.

Oakland Cal Hinoryvillc Favorita Bolkwether Warden Ketchemike Smicotta Ross Ma Taplin Fanatic Lem Tennesse Hoy Ui Maintyre Resevere Golden “Orive Palo Alto Qnitterting Welsenkind Thran Furte Satara JOT Turvat iSeovile Jack Venneclan Tantra Fehl Nemgie Queen Deamar Terri Ponatmete Bide Duckling Lind Pande Scoville Mitre Carrot Mabel Failander Iaulivan Contegor Lady Alc Minalto Lord Bosaington Katy Poweta Gatten Lass Wertwether Giiert Wardan Weverioh Hietchomike Scavills Jacobite May Amelis Legatec Fahd Bo Hornine Bush Blamelees Marian Cassy Green Goodeven

Robert E. Lee lecture set at Baptist Tabernacle

Short Items of Interest note GDORGH FR Wendling the idol of the South will lecture at the Baptist Tabernacle on Saturday evening February 6, recounting his famed talks on Robert E. Lee and Civil War era figures. Also reports postoffice receipts for January and various local labor and civic meetings and matters around Atlanta.

Gdorgh Wendling Baptist ‘Tabernacle Pia Great Lecure Robert E. Tee South Hobart Lee Blodgett

Brooklyn Man Kills Wife Then Fatally Shoots Self

In Brooklyn on February 1 Frederick Waight shot and killed his wife in their apartment and then killed himself with the same weapon after wounding another person. The incident is described as a shocking domestic tragedy with unclear motives.

New York Frederick Waight Brooklyn Himwalfing Paenenical Reiencia

Davenport Quits Southern Marathon in New Orleans

Jim Davenport of the Atlante Athletic Club quits the Southern Marathon in New Orleans after an ankle injury and stomach trouble end his run for the distance. He will join a Atlanta Athletic Club track team for events from mile to two miles and help the club in points scored with Johnson also wearing the club emblem.

Jim Davenport Atlante Athletic Club New Orleans Davenport Thaskagiving Fay Atlanta Athletic Ita Una Johnson

LAST PRIZE FIGHT SET IN LITTLE ROCK

In Little Rock February 5 the scheduled bout between Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan and Al Wolgart of Chicago was to be permitted despite near term plans for other bouts. Officials warned of state and local interference and a legal test to distinguish prize fight from sparring match may be sought in court.

Little Rock Frk Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan al Wolgart Chicago

Bank Suspends Payment Amid Court Order at Greenfield

By an order of the supreme judicial court today the Greenfield Savings Bank, Greenfield suspends payment of further dividends. The move aims to eliminate unproductive assets and eventually reopen the bank to its 7,000 depositors who entrusted about three million dollars to its keeping.

Howton Supreme Judicial Court Greenfield Savings Bank Greenfield

Racing results at Santa Anita highlight two winners

At Oakland and Santa Anita on February 1, a day of mixed results saw only two favorites triumph. Charboy Payne led in a mile and three-twos event, beating a field in a tight finish as the day featured multiple selling races with various payouts and close placements.

Los Angles Cal Santa Anita Patio Charboy Payne LNB Sellig Furlings Brippo Micond Taxer Dugan Ken Rand Vieteria Lady Ki Wisk Giovanni Baler Tao Beach Success Bud Obey Tyres Coward Gamal Geren Dragon Powers SS. Miguels Marya Famb Arthur Rouse Clery Wecomd Lord Stanhope JC Clem Blick Mate Fredonia Mojean Toupee Batwell B. Brooks Margaret Randolph Guiting Niblick Zavore Hanibal Dey Hessel Thorpe Chartey Adccotton UM iGoldgisin Menichair Martin Rogers Fuplonga Hiley Armen Mo Towers Howard la Reine Hindu Shriner Minto Korea Roy Janos Haydentua Bsn

Fire devastates Carrabelle buildings and lumber yard

A blaze swept Carrabelle destroying the City hotel residences of J. H. Maige and G. Neel stores of William Robinson J. N Maige and Carrabelle Advertising building. About 100000 feet of lumber burned. Estimated loss between 80000 and 100000 dollars. Island boys were caught but saved. no serious injuries reported.

Carrabelle Carrabello Fila Rebbery Czinok Raturdey J. H. Maige G. Neel Willian Robinson J. N Maige

Journalists in Atlanta discuss Chapel League plans

Joe Curtis visits Atlanta. Jon Curt, former sporting editor of The Atlasta Neéve, now with The Chattinoosa Novy, traveled from Savannah yesterday to attend a Salle League directors meeting. He spoke on prospects for the Bally League season and the imminent chair in Chattanooga.

Joe Curtis Atlenta Jon Curt Atlasta Neéve Chattinoosa Novy Saute Atlanta

Staten's Fight Stag Draws Local Attention At Armory

Preparations heat up at Armory hall for Staten managed boxing card on Thursday night. Training is progressing well with scrappers in shape, Van Meter down to light weight and Kerr sharper, while Kerr and Van Meter are billed as top draws. Other bouts featuring Jones Spangler Sil and Vittur promise hard work and a lively evening of entertainment.

Armory Hall Harry Staten Bes Enapisa van Mater Loutayila Lightweiger Kerr Lan Mustard van Meter Jones Spangler Sil Vittur

Woman Burned to Death in Fayette Miss Fire

A woman named Mrs. Stracs Wan was burned to death at her home in Fayette Mississippi on a February morning. She was the wife of one of the town's leading businessmen. Fire officials investigated the blaze and neighbors recalled a chatty, active resident prior to the fire. The tragedy shocked the small community and prompted inquiries into the cause of the deadly incident.

Fayette Miss Stracs Wan Eas Payette

Attorneys move to advance case against tobacco trusts

Washington February 1 the attorney general filed motions in the United States to advance the government’s case against the United States v United States Tobacco Company and related conspiracies. Appeals from a circuit court decision in the southern district are noted as the tobacco trust case proceeds.

Uncle Sam and Tobacco Trust Washington Attorney General Today As Prem Cict United Staroe Unied Braten American Tobacco Company Dscerloan Tobacco Cempesy United Siates Delug Croen Circuit Court of the Tnitet Gimtea Southern ‘Wetrict En Vort Faihe Tobacco Trust Am

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