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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1904

Page

12

Public Beaten by Bookmakers in New Orleans Racing

In New Orleans on February 4, a chaotic racing day saw Pronta, the only winning favorite, lose admission on the first turn as Jockey Gannon broke a collarbone and Jockey Harris sprained an ankle in a fall. Pirate’s Daughter, ridden by Sinclair, escaped injury as animals avoided serious harm. Weather was clear and the track fast with multiple races detailing winners and placements, including Pronta in the PIRGT RACE and Travers in the SECO RACE, among others.

New Orleans Ban Howard Fuller Bld Bilver Mipder Boundling MacBeth Barkermore Caterpillar Palmist Frank Rice Lady Brockaway Julia Junein Legaon Fort Plain Davisson McCafferty Goas Invincible Fickle Saint Feronia Circular Joe Kabyle Lev Dorsey W. Hennessy Philps Bandage cIntyre St.angren Harmaids Pieratt Redman Foresight Aggie Lewis Troan Emilan Billie J. FP. Mayberry Alrt Glaran the Messenger CW. Hennessy Huston Secon Grevina H. Michaels Charlie Thompson Floyd K. Wellesly Sir Paul Ran Zyra Kitty Clyde Atheola Reckoner Dr.aft John Decoration Barkelwhore Felix Bard Berd of Avon Sir Kingston Lingo the Guardsmen Anyday Pinky Ethel Scruggs Mamedlle Feronla Marco Ponca Lovable Tnepector Shee Prodigal Bon Clajesa Lily Brook Lythetist Lady Greenwood Hannibal Bey the Druggiat Carrie Potter Minnie Schlemmer Truffle Hunter Dixie Land Michael Brynes Garrett Wilson the Wizard Mauser Glug Mint Bessta McCarthy

Young Corbett to Meet Sullivan in San Francisco Bout

San Francisco will host a February 28 encounter as Young Corbett fights Dave Sullivan, the final day of the month, with another match set for March 16 against Jimmy Britt before the California club.

Young Corbett Sullivan San Francisco Dave Sullivan Corbett Jimmy Britt California

Elks Rally For Shaw Show In Macon

Macon Elks and the home minstrel talent are hard at work to ensure a successful Academy of Music entertainment. Top local voices Monroe Ogden James C Boone and George Hubbel headline with eighteen other singers, as rehearsals proceed eightly. The lodge members push the fundraiser as a popular city secret society effort.

Elks Shaw Macon Macon Elks Academy of Music Baa Iicate Monroe Ogden James C. Boone George Hubbel the Elks

Work Starts on Southern Telephone Building in Macon

Contractors began work today on a new Southern Telephone Company building at Second and Poplar Streets. The $25,000 structure is set to become one of the state’s handsomest telephone exchanges and will be ready for occupancy this fall.

Ork On Telephone Macon Southern Telephone, Company Second Poplar Streets

Illness Sways Miss Laura Butler of Macon

Miss Laura Butler of South Macon is gravely ill at her family home. The daughter of Mr and Mrs M Butler has been ill for several weeks and friends in Macon express sincere regret over her continued sickness.

Laura Butler II Macon Ura Butler M. Butler

Ingleside Race Day Damp and Fast Despite Rain

At Ingleside, muddy track and persistent rain marked a race card where favorites prevailed. C C McCafferty was barred from starting his horses amid suspended stable activity while Constellator won the first event, with El Massie and other contenders placing in subsequent races.

Ban Franciyco Ingleside C. C. McCafferty Apelin Chickadee A Light FIRST Sus Foley Taft Necond Time Orphant Rime Bay Wonder Arthur Fay Libbleid Byronerdale Bill Short Daty Totans Burne Eduardo Bell Jimmie Rose Hill Giacomo Dettere Corn Blossom Rap el Massie Hildebrand Pierce J Larsen G. W. Trahern J. Martin Scherzo Burns Charley Schweizer Keogh Instrument Halford Ingieside Rinaldo Prue Wood Buntressa Cracko Adirondack Tee Counsellor Polonius I Pilar Briasac Sissenvine Postmaster Norford Deig O'Hagen John A. Rene Princess Titania Kenilworth Uitma Algaretta Murenca Atberian Matt Hogan David Roldenzo Adnor Ences Ile IsHiuon

Important Change of Schedule Via Central of Georgia Railway

Central of Georgia Railway announces schedule changes effective Sunday February 7 1904 Train No 1 departs Jonesboro 7 63 p m arrives Atlanta 7 30 p m Suburban WF departs Jonesboro 4 45 p m arrives Atlanta 6 45 p m Suburban Train No 108 departs Atlanta 16 p m arrives Jonesboro 7 20 p m Additional changes on other divisions apply For correct schedules contact any ticket agent of the company.

Central of Georgia Railway Jonesboro Atlanta

Chub Upsets Fortunatus at Ascot in Fifth Race

At Ascot Los Angeles February horse racing results show Stem Winder and Fortunatus failing to secure wins. Chub defeated the favorite Fortunatus in the fifth race, causing notable betting redress as positions shifted. Cloudy weather and fast track noted with multiple race outcomes and listed entrants.

Los Angeles Cal Stein Winder Ascot Chub Fortunatus Flourish N. Lewis Raccoon J. Booker Dr Bernays Buxton Capitol Louise Menning Casedor Pat Hammon Nat Goodwin Nina B. L Shorts Stem Winder J. Lewis Americano Maddox the Fog Redfern Ben Heywood Huapala Fox Fake Strife Foxey Grdbdve Bic Elf Fortunatue Adams Pletoning Ainncett John Methirk Diamente TI Raschu Kyrohs J. Hecker Dolly Hayman J. Laws Redalor P. Phillips Tower of Candley Maldens Liauson Doprie Annie F Camulus Canable Cannell Beau Imperial Norwalk North Pole Nell Holton Grierlame Silver Fir Almoner Schwarzwald Landseer Mack Flecknoe Brown Prince J. V. Kirby Nina Ty Greg Morn Dargin wLiorioso Sais Grail Pat Bulger Taxmaly Stern Winder Paul Whaley Gorden Whaley Stern Winder Caneio Lann Welson Hod Dameel Ir Edeath Invictus Galanthus Athelrose Jim Hal Hilary Thisbe Layall Ssilie Goodwin Cardwell Sellin

Watkins Addresses Voters in Commerce for Ninth District Demand

W. Watkins of Elissey spoke to Commerce voters in the council chamber this morning as a Democratic candidate for congress in the ninth district. The event highlighted local support and campaign goals ahead of the nominating process.

Watkins Commerce

Receivership Papers Filed In Houston Firms

The clerk of the federal court received and filed papers in the Kirby Lumber Company and Houston Oil Company receivership cases from New Orleans. Bonds for the four receivers were fixed at 50 000 dollars each, assets were turned over to the receivers.

Houston Tex Kirby Lumber Company Houston Oil Company Te Federal Court New Orleans

Tech to Stage Indoor Athletic Contest February 18

Tech authorities set February 18 for the indoor athletic contest at the Grand Opera house. A broad program features a parade, trapeze acts, fencing, horizontal and parallel bars, a football exposition, a fake game in costume, tumbling, high dive, pyramids, and a strong mat finale. Many boys entered. prizes include the Atlanta Athletic Club cup and the novice cup.

the Tech Jackson Grand Opera House Lyman Hall Wich Bec Séené Helaman Atlanta Athletic Club

Open trial proposal for colleges accused of playing professionals

At the Baton Rouge meeting of the 8 T. A. A Dr. W M Jackson proposed a resolution to require a copy of the specific charges and accusers to be sent to the accused college at least two weeks before penalties by the executive committee This would allow a defense and transparency in proceedings. The article also notes Georgia Tech Auburn schedules and mentions Mercer and Georgia forming a state college league with dates across March to May. It reports on Walthour’s loving cup, Durand’s plans, and prospects for Atlanta pennants and a Cincinnati Reds backstop trade for Lee Fohl.

Baton Rouge W. M. Jackson The Tech Association Jackson W. A. Lambeth University of Virginia Lambeth Dr. Dudley Virginia Dudley Mercer Atlanta Georgia Macon Athens

Tillman Cares His Crum Baby Defies Defies Roosevelt in Inquiry

Washington February 4 The senate debated Tillman resolutions demanding inquiries into W D Crum's appointment as collector at Charleston S C and who constitutes a recess appointment. Tillman argued the end of the last session and start of the new one created a recess. He criticized Crum's selection amid protests while Hale urged a quick passage of the deficiency bill.

Washington Tillman Secretary of the Treasury W. D Crum Clameston Aegate Committee On Judiciary Senate Tilman Hale South Carolina Root Proctor Congreso Tilan Jast Crum Lodge Congress Platt Connecticut Platts Mahoemet Mr. Tillman Cram Judiciary Committee

Parker Strong in Tennessee

Nashville, Tenn February 4 State democratic executive committee in session fixed May 25 and this city as the place of holding a state convention to choose candidates for governor secretary of state treasurer and comptroller and for selecting delegates to the national convention and the nomination of electors from the state at large. Every member opposed reaffirmation of the Kansas City platform. Most favored Judge Parker and all opposed one man domination.

Nashville Tenn Democratic Executive Committee Kansas City Parker

Freshman and Sophomore Banquets Mark University Pranks

In Athens Georgia on February 4 the freshmen held their annual banquet and the sophomores plan theirs for tonight. Earlier both classes spent the afternoon engaging in playful pranks by marching members of the other class into the woods.

Athens

Freshman and Sophomore Leaders Separated in Compton Woods

Report describes the president and treasurer of the freshmen class being carried to the Compton woods while a police officer released them. The president of the sophomore plaza was taken to Whitehall six miles from the city amid tense actions. The overall mood remained surprisingly calm given the events.

Compton Woods Whitehall

New Flint River and Northwestern Line Opens to Ticknor

Pelham Ga February 4 Special the Flint River and North eastern railroad opened from here to Ticknor Ga a 24 mile stretch A special car with officers and directors and prominent citizens rode the line at noon President T D Sale drove the silver spike connecting the divisions D M Rogers is general superintendent the original promoter T D Bate of APany is president and J W Byrd is general manager Directors include W B Hutchinson J W Byrd Co E Afnt and others Regular daily service will commence.

Flint River Northwestern Pelham Flint River and Northeastern Railroad Ticknor T. D. Sale D. M. Rogers T. D. Bate Apany J. W. Byrd W. B. Hutchinson Cc. E. Afnt

Gulf Coast Rail Service and Mardi Gras Fare Notice

Mardi Gras travel offers via Gulf Coast route with low round trip fare of one dollar plus 28 cents. Tickets on sale February 9 to 16, valid return by February 26, extendable to March 6 for 50 cents with deposit to Joint Agent. Also mentions pelham farming belt and quick connections. Secretary announces Georgia board of embalmers meeting in Macon to examine a patent and transact official business.

New Orleans Mobile Pensacola Sontaville and Nashville Gulf Coast Hollenbeck Dist Paseeyaer Atlanta Macon B H H. Saran The Georgia Beard of Embaimera Baz Adana Eo Pitcante

Macon Grand Jury to Convene as Criminial Docket Opens

In Macon Georgia on February 4 special news lines report the grand jury will convene Monday morning with a large docket awaiting. Judge Felton returns from Florida and will convene Elbo superior court Monday. The criminal docket starts with fall cases, many prisoners added to the county jail, and the grand jury will also investigate the alleged attack on Dr. Elder with cases against Frank resulting in action during the week.

Macon Grams Felton Fiorda Elbo Superior Court Kim Dr. Elder Frank May Te Trish

Valentines all kinds at John M Miller Os

Valentines offered at John M Miller Os located on 2 Marletts street with a wide selection of items advertised for sale. The brief notice highlights various kinds of valentines available to customers.

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