Southern merges Queen and Crescent. SouthernSystem expands
A New York report says the Southern Railway completes arrangements to absorb the Queen and Crescent, forming a merged system. The Western and Eastern divisions will be redefined with lines from Atlanta to Morristown and Bristol westward, plus likely leadership changes including Samuel Spencer as chaiseman and W. W. Finley elevated to president. Projected Cincinnati to Louisville line aims to be in service within a year, with several millions to be spent on betterments and feeders under General Manager T H L Ackert.
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New York
Crescent
Orleans
Vicksburg
Toutsville
Queen
Crasscell
Theie
Morristown
Atlanta
Bristol
Mublie
Ohio
St. Louis
J. W. Culp
Traie
Cininnat and Louisville Railroad
Ohie
Cinclnati
Madison
Ind
Southern
T HL Ackert
New Sleeping Car Line Between Atlanta and New Orleans
A new Pullman sleeping car service will begin February 1 on Fast Mail train No. 97 linking Atlanta and New Orleans. The line departs Atlanta at 10 p.m. and arrives in New Orleans at 1 a.m., with reception at Union Depot. For reservations call Guy Pickett at 7 Worth Pryor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pullman Brewing Room Baffet
Atlanta
New Oriesna
Union Depot
Pullman
Guy Picket Office
Fourth Regiment Officers Named In Elections
Albany February 3 Special The Fourth infantry field officers elected last night include Colonel W H Wooten Albany lieutenant colonel T N Hopkins Thomasville Majors B I Wylly Phomanville T S Hawest Bainbridge Peter Preer Co Vimbus Returns at regimental HQ today are not complete but officers named were elected In Albany Guards companies E and G officers were chosen Captain J T Mann first Lieutenant Edward Harralson second Lieutenant Edgar Tompkins Captain G J B Manry first Lieutenant T W Venturette second Lieutenant Ben T Coler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wooten
Albany
Infantry
W. H. Wooten
T.N. Hopkins
Thomasvile
B. Is Wylly
Phomanville
T. S. Hawest Bainbridge
Peter Preer
Vimbus
Bwal
Albany Guards
J. T. Mann
Edward Harralson
Edgar Tompkins
G. J. B. Manry
T. W. Venturette
Ben T. Coler
Maine Man Dies After Transfer to Atlanta Infirmary
John A. Gilman a Maine resident and winter visitor to Apalachicola Florida died in Atlanta at St Joseph infirmary after arriving with his wife and a friend for treatment. He was 95, married last October, involved in lumber mills in Apalachicola and nearby, and was transported by ambulance two hours after arrival. The body will be moved to Maine for interment with funeral services there. Also notes Cramp Shipbuilding win contracts for two new cruisers at minimum bid of 4 053 000.
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Tohn A. Gilman
Atlanta
Florida
Yohn A. Gilman
Maine
Apalachicola
Fla
St. Joseph Infirmary
Gilman
Inf
Apalachiania
Cramps
Washington
Crampa Shipbuilding Company
New York Shipbuilding Company
Corbett Signs for Jeffries Contest at Port Erie
James J Corbett signed articles for a twenty round heavyweight championship bout with James J Jeffries to take place at Port Erie Canada in June. Jeffries was not present when signed and the articles will be sent to Tim. Purse is 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
James J. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Port Erie
Canada
Jeffries
Tim
Live Pigeon Shoot At Savannah Draws Expert Marksmen
Savannah Ga February 3 Special A live pigeon shoot hosted by Dr FO Wilson drew top gunmen from across the country. Four avants were shot with ten birds each and several competitors including BE L Smith Baltimore and D J Bradley New York tied for top honors. The event featured handicaps of ten birds with shooters from Thom asville Aiken Philadelphia and Charlotte among the participants. The final match saw Hollie of Aiken lead early while others faltered, Bradley Wilson and Smith sharing later successes. The contest will conclude Thursday with the concluding twenty birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
FO. Wilson
BE. L. Smith
Baltimore
D. J. Bradley
New York
Bradley and
Day
Thomasville
Wilson
Hollie
Aiken, & C
Bradley
Bradley Smith
Welch
Philadelphia
J. T. Anthony
Charlotte
Cath
Smith
Anthony
Holle
3. C. Wilson
W. J. DeRenma
J. T. ‘Anthony
N. Y
Thomas Martin
Bluffton
Frank Holland
Atlanta
Dan J. Bradley
Felch
Dubray
New Yurk
Aikeo
Oakland Race Day Yields Upsets as Kenilworth Wins Handicap
In rain and a muddy track at Oakland four favorites and two strong seconds fell short. Kenilworth carried top weight to win the three quarters of a mile handicap while Burns rode three winners and added a 16 to 1 shot in third. Other races feature The Major, Blue Mirogli, and Gyros along with entries at New Orleans and notes on purses and selling bouts.
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San Francisco
Oyee
Ovo
Oakland
Kenilworth
Burns
Golden Cottage
Dato
Nelle Forest
Wily
Ban Luition
Pullman
Mstade
iFirst
Cherries
Helen Smith
Marmtba D. Grand Sachem
Belle Street
Sea’ Lon
Katherine Ennis
Mybrox
Lou Cuvaen van Beyond
Rach Saven
Borns
Warte Nicht
W. Waldo
Oravivi
Chausus
Bullman
Blue Mirogli
Kelley
Gyros
Hurnsi
Fitsbuster
J WJ
Dig
Hirkenruth
Rank Fearer
Frawley
Windwart
Rosario
Fiddler
Rimrock
Halmotta
Lenreyd
Forte
Tan
Sinth Rack
Dolly Weithoff
Stella Satlor
Kiwi Hynicka
Star Cotton
Maragchino
Her Hogker
King
Billy Moore
The
Miner
Seland
Floriane Bell
Jun Annie Marie
Maroma
Punetilio
Flea
Rosa Farr
Sellin Tizena
Claudator
Asarins
Annia Max
Homose
Gonnle Traade
Velma Clark
Sairbury
Frank Mayo
Bers Nota
Kickumbab
Pat Morrissey
Tyrannus
Bogus Bul
Platonius
Quatre
Sylvia Tarpot
Quiz
Stugna
Ballroom
Belle
Winifred
West
Demente
Diderot
Fossil
Dunblane
Magen Felix
Peaceful
New Orleans
Annie
Badger
Loka
Irons
John Bull
Lecochee
Whitmore
Lizzie Brooks
Tiona
Hanover Queen
Apumada
Miss Aubrey
Tom Dunn
Moran
Philo
Palarm
Navarino
Henry McDaniel
Scarple
Dodie
Wuminate
Jim Nap
Miss Shanley
Waneur
Peat
Alpert Lee
Jerry Hunt
Campus
Pyrrho
Ben Chances
Sharkey to Meet Munro in Twenty Round Contest
New York February 3. Jack Sharkey and Munro signed articles for a twenty round tentest to be held after four manta. Bids for the big fight will be opened in Mareta with terms: 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser. Referees to be agreed one month before the bout under Marquis of Queensbury rules.
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Sharkey
Munro
Marquis of Queensbury
Hearing Set For Saturday In Stallings Counterfeiting Case
The hearing on Dr. R. D. Stallings lawyer Si Molderness motion for a new trial is scheduled for Saturday before Judge W. T. Newman in the federal court at this city. Stallings, a Carroll County physician from Clem, Carroll County, was convicted in federal court about a year ago on counterfeiting charges and released on bond after his attorney's petition for a new trial. The proceeding was delayed from last Saturday in Rome to the upcoming Saturday in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stallings
Newman
R. D. Stallings
Carroll County
United States
W. T. Newman
Rome
Atlanta
Clem
Si Molderness
Cordele Accepts Carnegie Gift for Public Library
Cordele Georgia February 3 special At the reguime meeting of the city council today Andrew Carnegie offers to give Cordele 10000 to build a public library. Colonel W E Dorris secretary of Cordele board of trade credited with securing Mr Carnegie interest. He has secured the building site and money will be placed in bank to start construction after routine arrangements. Architects have been submitted for one of the handsomest library structures for the sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Cordele
Regume
Andrew Carnegie
Cordelie
W. EL Dorris
Cordele Board of Trade
Carneste
Dorris
Dougherty Bonds Offered Then Sold After Rejected Bids
Dougherty county court house bonds valued at 40000 were rejected at 104 with 4 percent premium. At 2 pm Robinson Humphries Company of Atlanta secured the sale after lively bidding, offering a premium of 2153 at 9.5 percent. Interest on the bonds runs 5 percent annually and construction on the new courthouse is expected to start mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Dougherty County Court House
Robinson-Humphries Company
Atlanta
Court House
Atlanta Baseball to Overhaul Grand Stand and Boxes
Abner Powell, manager of the Atlanta team, plans new roof hanging boxes above the grand stand and wider aisles this season. The overhaul aims to improve spectator view without obstructing those below. Renovations target ready by March 4 as big league teams arrive for practice games. Powell disputes reports on Henley and Philadelphia, confirming Henley remains under contract and not yet released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Powell
Atlanta Baseball
Wtators
Baseball
Powell
Atlanta
Lesxues
Henley
Phiadelphis
Petar
McCoy and Root Sign for Fort Erie Club Fight
J J Herman of the Fort Erie Athletic Club arranged two bouts for his club. Kid McCoy and Jack Root signed to box for a $5 50 000 purse on March 16, with both fighters and the club posting forfeits. Gardner also agreed to meet McCoy a month later. Poggenburg Wins at Billiards in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Root
New York
J. J. Herman
Internations] Athletic Club
Fort Erie
Kid McCoy
Jack Root
George Gardner
Poggenburg
Billiards
National Association of Amateur Biliard Players
J. E. Poggenburg
Arthur Townsend
Brooklyn
Cheney’s Expectorant praised by traveling salesman
Iskeal M. Benjamin of St. Louis reports that six months ago he started using Cheney’s Expectorant and found it superb. He keeps a bottle in his valise for protection against catching cold when traveling on trains and moving from coach to night air.
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Cheney
Iskeal M. Benjamin
St. Louis
Electric Wires Cause Trouble After Wet Weather
Protracted rain has caused electric wires in several homes including Judge Pardes and residents George Howard W T Ashford Grant Wilkins Willis Ragan and W D Elle to sag and short circuit leaving fixtures dark and dangerous. Fire alarm wires on Brotherton and parts of Paters streets also short circuited, risking unsafe fire response while crews were dispatched to restore service. Chief Joyner reports continued wet weather as the root cause and urges repairs by the electric light company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecht
Peachtree Street
Judge Pardes
Joyner
George Howard
W. T. Ashford
Grant Wilkins
Willis Ragan
W. D. Elle
Electric Light Company
Fire Department
Brotherton Street
Whitehall
West End
Roller Mills Opened at Fort Valley Georgia
Fort Valley Ga February special report of the informal opening day at the new roller mills. Citizens attended in numbers as the mill ground four and meal for the first time. A lady guest received a flour souvenir rack. The mill capacity reaches four barrels of flour and 600 bushels of meal daily with plans to receive five tows of wheat weekly and operate day and night requiring two workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
Four Outsiders Capture Money In Fast Pace at New Orleans
The racing card at New Orleans on February 2 featured If You Dare and Brush By as the only winning favorites. The Hughes & Co. suspension over Tancred ownership was lifted, refunds issued for purses won in their colors, and jockey Biftanan barred from rides for employer Gam Hildreth. Race results list Right and True, Thane, Rankin, If You Dare, Pare Mount, Brush By among winners with times and placing details across six races.
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New Orleans
Brush
W. Hughea &“Co
Tancred
Biftanan
Gam Hildreth
Daniels & co +t
McCafferty
Lady Alberta
Hedfern
Marshal Nef
Gannon
Krogram
Lord Touchwir
Datble O
Great American
Thane
Foucon
Denny Duffy
CW. Hicks
Sue John
Les
Fuler
Aratoma
Peat
Ceylon
Strattan
Swordsman
Whitmore
Rankin
Rebbits
Patheen
Redfern
Blnllock
Lindses
St. Tammany and
Quisante
Kaloma
Robbins
Frank Rice
Winkfield
Fonspray
Rosy Posy
Liancet
Crutchfield Ais
Paremount
Lindsey
Burke Cochran
Batiste
Senator Morrigan
Winkheld
Lady Mistatee
Senator Bush
Mistle
Martin Brady
Brush By
Rettern
Glennevis
Robertson
Fair Loan
Calndsey
Ornature
Marse, Barkaimore
Leon de Also Ron
Winter Tourist Tickets to Florida On Sale Now
Winter tourist tickets to Florida are on sale at all coupon ticket offices at greatly reduced rates. Valid for return by May 21, 20, via Central of Georgia railway and connections. Pullman sleeping car through to Jacksonville without change. Ticket office 16 Wall Street and Union Depot.
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Florida
Central of Georgia Railway
Pullman
Jacksonvile
Wall Street
Union Depot
Bicycle Men In Convention Elect Officers For National Association
The National Cycling Association elected officers led by President C B Bloemecke of Newark and Vice Presidents R Wendel-Schaeter of Providence and P T Powers. Aimed to tighten franchises and pace-machine rules, members discussed circuit schedules, track owner meetings, and notable riders like Elkes and Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association
New York
National Cycling Association
C. B. Bloemecke
Newark
R. Wendel-Schaeter
Providence
P. T. Powers
R. A Vandyke
Board of Control
A. G. Batchelder
R. F. Kelsey
Hoston
N. B. Ferguson
Buffalo
C. R. Klosterman
Baltimore
Herry Hartley
Jacksonville
John N. Sharp
Salt Lake City
N. Carpenter
San Francisco
Owen Kimble
American Racing Cycling Union
Abbott Bassett
Boston
M. L. Bridgman
Horace 8
Fogel
Philadelphia
National Cycle
Batehelder
Harry Elkes
Bobby Warthour
Joe Nelson
Gus Lawson
Stinson
Freeman
Moran
Champion
Caldwell
Benny Munroe
Leander
Nat’ Butler
Southern Railway Trains Leave Atlanta Daily Schedule
Railway timetable items list multiple daily trains from Atlanta to points including Brunswick Columbus Birmingham Kansas City Memphis Charlotte Richmond New Orleans Washington Chicago and Jacksonville with details on Pullman cars dining service and connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Brunswick
Clumbus. Sud
Pullmane
Birmingham
Kansas City
Birminghan
Memphia
Kanena City
Locat
Charlotte
Madine
Richmond
Chattanoors
Chicago
Florida
St. Annne
Fla
Palace
Southern Ratiwas
Jacksonville
Sige B. m
Augustine
Southwestern Limited
New Bore
Acer
Cine ‘ Suilman
Chic Caso
Vie
Big Four
Buliman Siessias Ess
Pittnoure
Pennahinge
Cievlaed
Big Four Houte
Pullman
Loutaville
Detroit
C. Tr
D. Raitefad
Tauredaya
Saturdevy
Jackacdvills
TROE
LEE Aerman
Pulman
Bali
Sud
New York
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Crescent City
Tom Sharkey
Jack Muuro
Lion Distilling CO
Pits Satute
Peachtree
Dougherty
Ball Park
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Fat Lick Gr and Gas Company
Wee County
Bristol Parted
Wise, Scott and Lee Rounties
Virginia
Bicycle Men
Convention
Seesident
New York-Boston
Elint
Olds
Gale
Alexander-Eslea Co
Aten
Mich
Dickens
Equitable
Robert L. Foreman
Georgia
Tea Tree
Porte
Powter
Praeger
Peter Lynch
Whitehall St
W. Mitchell St
Hla
SS Ae
Cegagia Railway
Gahutuan
Jonerbora
BamVonestora
Fenewpero
Bampomeebero Cig
Pak Donenbara
Stern
Tnailhard
Excita
ChLiara
Fashville
Neckville
Atlanta and
West Point Railroad
eNortate
LambWashington
Arbeville
Etashincion
Covineton
Newspaper
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