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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
11
Classified brief seeks a discreet boarded arrangement for a couple. References and stable context are preferred. Applicants should contact the home office through the stated street address and official designation for evaluation and wording of terms.
A Southern Books conference will be held in Charleston next Tuesday to promote a state publishing house for school books authored solely by Southern writers. Atlanta delegates led by C P Byrd and W C Chase will press for a funded, regional venture to keep publishing dollars in the South.
Two Molly Pitchers appeared in Birmingham and Atlanta last evening. Actress Miss Kidder and a Maltese kitten named Molly Pitcher were separated when the hotel ejected the pet, then reunited after Birmingham residents located the kitten and sent it toward Atlanta. The feline then rejoined Miss Kidder at the depot amid cheers and jokes about its refined feline manners.
William E Gallagher died last night at Grady hospital from injuries suffered when struck by an Atlanta Rapid Transit car on Milledge Avenue near Cherokee. He was 33, survived by a wife and two children, and was a son of ex policeman Thomas Gallagher. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Also notes Miss Helen Gould’s Texas visit ending with travel to New Orleans after a San Antonio stop February 7.
At yesterday's park board meeting Colonel W. T. Moyers was reelected president and Walter E. Ormond secretary. A superintendent to replace Shields was deferred. The board plans radical changes to park typography and landscaping with Olmstead likely to advise.
The Railroad Commission denied Cartersville’s petition over charges for delivering coal cars to the city water works. The plant’s spur line and the disputed rate of $4 per car were at issue, with the commission ruling the charge was transportation, not a switching service, and within reason. The commission scheduled further business for the 28th.
At Charleston C and C track on February 7 three favorites won as weather was fair and the track fast. Races featured 4-year-olds and up with 61 2 furlongs, maidens at 2 furlongs, and 7 furlongs for older horses. Notable results include Johnny Brown winning the third race over Suttee and Sylva's Dell, and Sir Kenneth holding off Ducassa in the fourth race. Petronius led selling for 5-year-olds and up in the fifth race with Katie Gibbons placing second.
Memphis secretary McParlan released the weights for the Montgomery Handicap a $2000 added event over 11 16 miles at Montgomery Park. Top imposts of 115 pounds go to Waring and Wax Taper while Lady Schorr and Mc Chesney carry heavier loads. Declarations due February 21 with 64 nominations including Alfono dead and many named runners.
Manager Pabst writes from Atlanta detailing signings and plans for the season. He reports a strong infield led by Stouch Krug Burch and Bailey as ace pitcher with Baker and Hale signed. Pabst aims for a winning team this year and will trim his roster to about a dozen to fourteen players. He expects to have twenty under contract by mid February and urges Atlanta to watch his club closely.
A group of top American wheelmen, led by Jack Prince, tested the course in Atlanta ahead of the 25 mile championship on Monday night the 17th. Riders Leander Ruiz Cadwell Fenn Hadfield Newark and others train hard to challenge the strongest rival field in the country as they gear up for the start.
Buffalo's Welning won his third straight fight at the Vapor City Athletic Club in Hot Springs Arkansas, knocking out Dick OBrien of Chicago in the eleventh round after a cautious start. A large crowd saw Welning dominate with footwork and defense before finishing him.
Macon, Georgia, eyes joining the Southern Baseball League for the coming season. Business leaders are in talks with Southern League officials and plan a subscription drive to secure membership. Mercer College students are forming a team and Mercer managers seek local support to equip the squad for upcoming play.
At Oakland California on February 7, a rough start to the day saw horses misbehave and riders injured. The Gafir upset as a 25 to 1 shot in the third race while Jung Frau and Meehanus prevailed as favorites in other events. Several races featured favorites off poorly and earlier incidents included O Connor injuring his thumb and Bullman injuring himself yesterday.
Pharaoh and Cast iron were favored as Chickadee was disqualified for fouling Dolce Far Niente. George Land & Co owners and Judge Steadman were ruled off the turf after an inquiry into inconsistent performance. Winnings were confiscated for the distribution among owners. Weather clear, track varied. Race winners include Prowi, Barbara Freitchie, W. Hi, Marte Bel, Piederich, Rose on May, and Bye Rice amid mixed up results and entries listed for today.
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