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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1904

Page

24

Public Beaten by Bookmakers in New Orleans Races

New Orleans racing crowd faced a rough day as several falls occurred. Pronta won the first race while Bodily injuries were reported to several riders and horses including Dest Tace Gannon and Red Jockey and Pirate's Daughter escaped serious harm. Weather was clear and track fast as results highlighted Pronta Fort Plain and Lev Dorsey among the winners.

New Orleans Pronta Free Admission Gannon Uren Satchel Aubuchon Bergal Fuller Spo Blaze Cigles Frank M. Rar Urchin Tyée Travers Hennessy Wom Ben Howard Bld Silver Minder Foundling MacBeth Barkermore Caterpillar Palmist Frank Rice Lady Brockaway Juiia Junkin Legation Fort Plain Davisson Sadduccee McCafferty St Tammany Harmokis Pleratt Redman Faller Arle Lewis Troan Biss Rilke J. P Celling Allegrette Sneer Regina Ms. Melton Trossache Arnold K. Claremont Duncan Gus Heidorn Ralph Young Haverun Port Warden Failores Burst Vestry Frank Foster Neithar Que Sweet Nell Sabot Zyra Kitty Clyde Athecls Reckoner Dr Wart John Decoration Barkelbrorg Felix Bard Berd of Avon Sir Kingston Lingo the Guardsman Anyday Always Faithful Pin Ethel Scruggs Marisello Feronla Marco Ponce Levad Inspector Chea Prodigal ,Son Ctales Lily Brook Lythelist Lady’ Greenwood Haralbal Ber the Druggist Carrie Potter Minnie Schlemmer Truffle Hunter Daxle Land Michael Brynes Garret ‘Wilson the Wizard Mauser Blue Mint Bessle McCarthy

Young Corbett to Meet Sullivan in San Francisco

Young Corbett signed articles to meet Dave Sullivan in San Francisco on February 28, the Yosemite Club host. Corbett also agreed to a March 5 bout against Jimmy Britt in the same city, before the California Club.

Young Corbett Sullivan San Francisco Dave Sullivan Corbett Jimmy Britt California Club

Elks Schedule Home Minstrel at Macon Academy

Macon Elks push a February 4 show at the Academy of Music with top city musical talent. Monroe Ogden James O Boone and George Hubbel headline a lineup of eighteen supporting singers while nightly rehearsals aim for a strong entertaining evening led by Macon’s secret society members.

Elks Shaw Macon Academy of Music Monroe Ogden James O Boone George Hubbel The

Telephone Building Under Construction In Macon Georgia

Special report states contractors began work on a new Southern Telephone Company building at Second and Poplar. The exchange will be one of the state’s handsomest, costing about 25000 dollars and ready for occupancy this fall.

Macon Fhe Southern Telephone Company Second Poplar Streets

Miss Laura Butler Illness Regrets Spread in Macon

In South Macon at the family home on February 4 Miss Igura Ubller daughter of Mr and Mrs M Whufler is quite ill for several weeks. Friends throughout Macon sincerely regret Miss Butler's continued illness.

Laura Butler UI Macon Igura uBller M wHufler South Miss Butler

Ingleside RaceDay Weather and Results Highlight Rainy Track

The Ingleside track was muddy as rain fell throughout the day. Favorites and well-driven horses prevailed despite the conditions with Constellator, Bull Amassie, and Bom bardier among the winners in seven furlongs to one mile events. extensive entries list shows multiple races and contenders.

San Francisco Ingleside C. C McCafferty Chickadee Golden Light Hildebrand el Pilote Foley Optime Ouphant Bay Wonder Arthur Ray Libbie Candia Byronerdale Bill Short Speaker Fontao Burns Bauardo Bell Jimmie Rose Ely Giacoma Il Catrere Corn Blossom Rag Bull Amassie Pierc. J Larsen GW Trahern Ij Bmartim Hellas Tom Kingsley Chileno Leash Eixteentha Bulman Judge Italy Solanus J. Martin the Mighty Ananias Long Shot Tan Tongs Celing Brennus Tuilel Flyer Servand Goddess of Night Dugan Lady Bimbo Cassie W Belle Reed Hand Prese Florinal Titan Bom+ bardier Suldebrand Credle Jim WH Larsen Ta 'T Charley Schweizer Keogh Instrument Halford Rinaldo Pria Wood Santressa Cracko Adirondack Grand Polonius Mr Pilar Brissac Sissenvise Postmaster Norford Hagen John A. Scott Princess ‘Titana Skenitworth Sellia Tietua Algaretta Mureaca Matt Hogan David S Rol- Bassenzo Adnor Amass Ere ‘Burns wWiderer Thuluon Mic" Dawesca the Fretter

Georgian Railway Announces February 7 1904 Schedule Change

Central of Georgia Railway raises effective Sunday February 7 1904 train No 1 departs Jonesboro at 703 PM arrives Atlanta at 750 PM Suburban train No 07 departs Forsborg at 455 PM arrives Atlanta at 545 PM Suburban train No 108 departs Atlanta at 615 PM arrives Jonesboro at 720 PM Additional changes across all divisions. perfect rect schedules apply to all ticket agents.

Central of Georgian Railway Jonesboro Atlanta Fopesborg

Stem Winder Dominates Ascot Card In Tight Race

At Ascot Los Angeles February stem Winder the only clear favorite to win as Chub upsets Fortunatus in the fifth race. The card lists six races with Stem Winder taking the second race, Ben Werwood winning the third, Elfarse capturing the fourth, Chub triumphing in the fifth, Cocurghe winning the sixth, and a range of entries and times for today’s field.

Los Angeles Cal Stem Winder Ascot Chub Fortunatus Flourish N Lewis Raccoon J Booker Dr Bernays Buxton Capitol Seiting Ben Werwood Redfern Huapala J Lewis Fox Lake Boston Enid Tiina Strife Foxey Grdnapa Ele Elfarse Wonovan Tras Lewis Malnaping B Walsh Dotiereh Malet "Hooker Jingler Castake Ting A Ling Lemco Quidado Blue Ridge Platontua John Mo Jurk Diamente Auro Hillena Woodclaim de Gammont Griffin Puter Perton Airship Caprianza el Otoros Baldwin Miss Nettie Almoner Schwarzwald Landseer Mack Flecknoe Brown Prince TV Kirby Greg Morn Raze Hamheep

Watkins Addresses Voters in Commerce on Feb 4

Special 4 F W Watkins of Fliljay spoke this morning in Commerce Ga addressing the voters in the council chamber as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the ninth district.

Watkins Commerce Sommerce F W Watkins Fliljay Ninth Congressional District

Receivership Papers Filed For Two Houston Firms

Receivership papers in the Kirby Lumber Company and the Houston Oil Company were received today by the clerk of the federal court from New Orleans and filed. Bonds for the four receivers were fixed at 50,000 each. Properties were turned over to the receivers.

Houston Tot Papare Kirby Lumer Company Houston Oo! Company Ierk Federal Court New Orleans

Tech Indoor Athletic Event Date Set for February Eighth

Tech officials announced February 8 as the indoor athletic contest date at Grand Spera House. The program features circus parade acts, a broad horse contest, fencing, exercises on horizontal and parallel bars, a football science exposition by Coach Heisman, a trained animal show, high diving, pyramids, tumbling, a mock football game in costume, and the strong man finale. Over many entrants, contestants train for the cup presented by the Atlanta Athletic Club, with clowns providing side entertainments throughout.

the Tech Jackson Pice Grand Spera House Symean Hall Heisman Atlanta Athletic Clab

Open trial proposal at SIAA sparks college athletics debate

At Baton Rouge Dr W M Jackson of Tech proposes a more open trial process for colleges accused of professional play. The plan requires naming accusers and charges two weeks before penalties, sparking replies from Dr W A Lambeth of Virginia. The piece also covers state league plans, schedules, and remarks on Walthour’s cup presentation and a catcher’s transfer prospects.

SIAA Baton Rouge W M. Jackson Tech Association Jackson Chua W A Lambeth University of Virginia Lambeth Dudley Virginia

Tillman Probes Crum Appointment in Senate Speech

Washington February 4 Senator Tillman pressed resolutions asking the secretary of the treasury about W D Crum's appointment as Charleston collector and directing a judiciary committee inquiry into recess appointments. He argued records show a session end and new start, while others claimed no recess occurred.

Washington Tilman Secretary of the Treasury W D. Crum Charleston Senate Committee On the Judiciary Senate Tillman Hale Till South Carolina Root Proctor Titman Crum Tillmen Lodge Congress Platt Connecticut Mano Judiciary Committee

Parker Strong in Tennessee

Nashville Tenn February 4 The state democratic executive committee in session this morning fixed May 25 in this city as the place of holding a state convention for nominating candidates for governor secretary of state treasurer and comptroller and for selecting delegates to the national convention and the designation of electors from the state at large Every member of the committee expressed opposition to a reform ation of the Kansas City platform Most favored the candidacy of Judge Parker and all opposed one man gamina tow

Nashville Tenn Democratic Executioe Judge Parker Gamina Tow

Freshman Pranks Highlight Athens Banquet Night

Freshmen at the university in Athens Georgia held their annual banquet on February 4 awaiting the sophomores who will host tomorrow night. The afternoon was spent by both classes in pranks including carrying members of the opposing class into the woods as part of the playful tradition.

Athens

Freshmen and Sophomores Involved in Unclear Incident

Police released two freshmen leaders carried to Compton woods while the sophomore president was taken to Whitehall. The scene reflected strong local feeling as the incident crossed a rural road linking Pelham to the east, near the farming belt.

Compton Woods Whitehall Sale Mallett T. Mc Carter J. W Pelham Clos Potnty Here

New Rail Line Opens Flint River and Northwestern

Pelham Ga February 4 special train with officers directors and citizens marked the formal opening of the Flint River and Northwestern railroad from Pelham to Ticknor a 56 mile line. President T D Sale drove the silver spike at mid point with D M Rogers as general superintendent and J W Byrd as general manager. A daily schedule will be operated.

Flint River Northwestern Pelham Flint River and Northeastern Railroad Ticknor T D Sale D. M. Rogers T D. Sale Albany JW. Byrd General Manger Wb, Hutchinson J. W. Byrd E. Arnt

Low Rates On Mardi Gras Travel Via Gulf Coast Rail

One fare plus 28 cents round trip sold February 9 to 16 with return by February 20. Extension to March 5 possible for 50 cents and ticket deposit with Joint Agent. See Gulf Coast booklet for full rates and schedules. J G Hollenbeck Dist Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga

New Orleans Mobile Pensacola Louisville and Nashville Railroad Gulf Coast J. G. Hollenbeck Dist Atlanta

Georgia Embalmers Board to Meet in Macon on Feb 19 20

Secretary L H Burgard of the Georgia state board of embalmers announces a two day session in Macon on Friday and Saturday February 19 and 20 to examine applicants and conduct official business.

Macon Sprciat L. H. Burgard Georgia State Board of Embalmers

Grand jury to convene in Bibo county Monday

Macon Georgia February 4 Special The Bibo county grand jury will convene Monday morning next and will find a great mass of business. A number of prisoners has been added to the counts since adjournment. Judge Felton returns from Florida and will convene the Babo superior court. The criminal docket will be taken up at once and the first cases disposed of. A long list of trials will consume a week or ten days. The grand jury will begin an investigation into the attempted killing of Dr Bilder and the case against Frame may be tried during the coming week.

Macon Bibo County Grand Jury Felton Florida Babo Superior Court Gand Jory Bilder Frame

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