Despondent ex-superintendent shoots self near Grady Hospital
J Ernest McLain former superintendent of the American Hat Factory leapt from a wagon on Green and Orleans and shot himself in the breast. He died at Grady Hospital after life saving efforts failed. McLain resided at 6 West Leachtree Place and had been married four years. His parents 142 Hill Street rushed to the hospital. He had left the hat factory job for health reasons and then drove a laundry wagon. The failing health is cited as the cause of his suicide attempt.
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Green
Orleans Street
J. Ernest McLain
American Hat Factors
Grady Hospital
McLain
West_Leachtree place
J. W. McLain
Hill Street
Nar
A Cracker a Day for Fans 2 Doscher joins Crackers roster
John H. Doscher nicknamed Janek is a left handed pitcher acquired by manager Billy Smith from Jersey City. Born July 27 1884 in Troy New York he is 6 feet 2 inches tall and 279 pounds. Doscher has nine years in pro ball with Brooklyn Harrisburg Jersey City and Cincinnati and is touted to bolster the Crackers rotation while delivering a strong bat.
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John HH. Doscher
Janek
Billy Smith
Jersey City
Lbusehher
Gibert Price
Descher
Troy
N. Y
New York
Brooklyn
Harrisburg
Cincinnati
Crackers
Dodoher
Fost
Doscher
Inter
Moving pictures topic baffles Atlanta sports editor
The Sporting Editor concedes math errors in a featured piece about film’s hold on Atlanta residents. The cub reporter miscalculated the height and length of 25 500 jitneys placed both tall and side by side, producing improbable figures. The editor and distribution note dismiss the story as off base and the cub reporter resigns.
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Tiv& Jemison
Moving Pictures
Atlanta
Cub
Disney
Five Point
Auburn Avenue
Masonic Temple
Moving Picture
O. T. Aoa
Baseball team plans mailed transportation to players
Manager Smith announced that transportation would be mailed to players today with instructions to report by March 3. Captain Harry Walch indicates he will be present around the 3rd or 4th. Six unsigned players will not receive transportation yet, and letters inquire if they will sign or vote.
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Smith
Flo
Harry
Walch
Cantain
Tas
Belus
Georgia Alabama League Opens May 7 with 84 game limit
Rome Ga February 1 Special The Georgia Madama league opens May 7 and may schedule 84 34 or Ti games as the schedule committee decides. W J Boykin reelected president with J Fisher of Birmingham as vice president salary limit fixed at 1000 dollars including manager pay. Newnan Opelika will drop from league eight clubs expected Rome admitted seventh club Selma likely eighth enthusiasm high with 2000 dollars raised for training season ground improvements.
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Rome
W. J. Boykin
J. Fisher
Birmingham
Newnan
Opelika
Jeague
Anniston
Gadsden
Opeliia
Yerkes in Line for Boston Americals Contract
Boston with February 9 report says second baseman Sheve Yerkes has sent in his signed contract to Gay. The duo has yet to hear from Speaker Ray Collins and Engle Speaker as they tour the world with the Giants and White Sox.
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Yerkes
Boston
Sheve Yerkes
Boston Americals
Gay
Speaker
Ray Collins
Engle
Giants
White Sox
Pittsburg Baseball Club to Move in March Next
John H. Dailer of the Pittsburg National League baseball club announced the club would leave here in March for Dawson, where preliminary warning will be given. The club has trained at West Ba.
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Manag Ley
Pittsburg
National League
Dawson Fy
West Ba
Sporting editor answers reader questions on sports branches
The sporting editor will answer questions about sports branches and institutions. The piece notes the editor’s effort to engage with readers and clarify topics raised, highlighting a focus on accuracy and clarity in sports reporting.
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Will Engavor
Jemison
Sporting
Editetstitutions
Ins Corateskie
Oeft-Hander
Prep League Quints Play Eighth Round Tonight
The Atlanta Prep School Basketball league enters its eighth round with games lined up today. Boys high at Tech night. Peacock Fleet hosts Marist. Donald Fraser faces Stone Mountain.
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Boys High
Tech Nigh
Peacock Fleet
Marist
Donald Fraser
Stone Mountain
Commission Asked Federal Officials to Appear at Meetings
Chicago February report notes James A. Gilmore president of the Federal League and local club leaders departed for New York. They refused to state their purpose though followers here expect an official request for the Federals admission into organized baseball. The belief persists that the league delegates may be invited by the national commission or a representative.
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Chicago
James A. Gilmore
Federal League
Gackers
New York
Federal
National Commission
Mercer and Columbus to Close Local Basketball Season
The Atlanta Athletic club five nears season end. Next Saturday Mercer University five plays here, then the following Saturday Columbus Young Men's Christian Association team, champions of the south, faces the locals in a final match.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
Mercer University
Columbus Young Men's Christian Association
South
Locates
Georgia and Mercer Quintets to Play Jackets This Week
The University of Georgia and Mercer university basketball teams will face their old rival Georgia Tech this week. Mercer visits Atlanta for a return engagement after Tech beat Mercer in Macon. Georgia travels to Atlanta for a second game with Tech, with a later return in Atlanta.
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University of Georgia
Mercer University
Georgia Tech
Mercer
Atlanta
Tech
The
Jackets
Macon
Tesh
Georgia
He University Boys
Women’s Valentine Golf Meet Opens At Pinehurst Country Club
The eighth annual St Valentine’s golf tournament for women begins this afternoon at Pinehurst Country Club and runs through the rest of the week.
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Pinenural Country Club
Lennox Signs with Baltimore Federal League Club
Lennox formerly played third base for the Brooklyn and Chicago Nationals and last year with Montreal. The Philadelphia report states he signed a contract today with the Baltimore Federal league club.
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Lennox
Feds
Philadelphia
Addie" Lennox
Montreal
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Chicago Nationals
Wilson Joins Toronto Federals In Baseball Mix
Arthur Wilson, former second string catcher for the New York Nationals last season, reportedly becomes a member of the Toronto Federals. Details on the transfer surfaced today, with confirmation expected from team sources at Vedera.
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Gucago
Arthur Wilson
New York Nationals
Toronto Federals
Vederatera Os
Federal League meets amid baseball war over peace talks
Major and minor league magnates gathered in New York for schedule meetings and to discuss defenses against the Federal league. Promoters from Chicago admitted plans to court peace with organized baseball, while Johnson and other leaders denied any formal alliance. The International league approved a 354 game schedule as the Federal league plots court action to restrain William Killifer and organize further legal moves.
Haphazard Atlantic Flights To Be Regulated By Race Rules
New York February 9 The Aero Club of America plans to sanction cross Atlantic attempts by declaring the flight a race in cooperation with the Aero Club of Great Britain to ensure adherence to rules. Officials fear uncoordinated efforts and alarmist plans for three water flying aircraft and private yacht patrols along New Foundland and Irish coasts. The move aims to deter haphazard ventures and align with prizes from Lord Northcliffe and Mrs Victoria Woodhull Martin, while demanding cooperation from backers and authorities.
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Atlantic Ocean
Aero Cup of Atparica
Aero Club of Great Britain
Aero Club
Europe
Atlantic
Foundland
Lord Northcliffe
Prt
Victoria Woodhull Martin
Woma
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The
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United States
San Jancisco
Aero Club of America
Imperial
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Russian Aero Organization
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Shuler and Jackson Conduct Revival at East Side Tabernacle
East Side Tabernacle pastor A. C. Shuler leads revival with Evangelist Frank Jackson this week and next. Professor Fred Tarrant directs the choir and Miss Hildram Dic Burney sings, as strong interest builds in the services. Jackson is noted as a state member and a capable orator with mission work.
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East Side
Coordinated Baseball Talks Fight Federal League Menace
New York reports indicate baseball owners and officers convene in conferences across the sport to plan for 1914 schedules and to discuss strategies against the Federal league. Key figures include Governor Tener and Ban Johnson. plans consider placing Federal teams in major cities while joint sessions prepare an aggressive response.
New Infielder Has Splendid Records For Crackers
Nealon Lynch, the new third baseman for the Crackers, reportedly from Decatur IL in the Three I League, shows strong past form. He led third basemen with a .937 fielding in 122 games, 169 put outs, 309 assists, 32 errors. batted .291 with 129 hits in 444 at bats, including 13 two baggers, 9 three baggers, 7 home runs, 181 total bases, 23 steals, 24 sacrifices. Local officials await official confirmation as a month trial period precedes payment.
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Nealon Lynch
Crackers
Decatur IL
Decatur
Lynch
Thay
Sharkey in Tombs After Guilty Verdict in East Fourteenth Street Case
Former heavyweight fighter Thomas J. Sharkey and Andrew Osborne were found guilty by a New York court in a high profile East Fourteenth Street case. They face immediate detention while a crowd of witnesses testified regarding the saloon's operations. Sharkey contended his establishment was respectable as he took the stand to defend his conduct.
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New York
Thomas J. Sharkey
East Fourteenth Street
Third Avenue
Andrew Osborne
Sharkey
Court of Special Sesciond
Osborne
President Comiskey Taken Seriously Ill On Rome Train
Charles A. Comiskey, president of the Chicago club of the American League, grew ill on a Naples to Rome train carrying Chicago and New York players. Doctor John Edward Jones treated him for acute indigestion with cardiac symptoms. He improved by late tonight and rested, with a noted specialist expected tomorrow. Cardinals and crowds met the team upon arrival and plans included papal audience and games at the stadium.
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Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago
New York
Naples
Comiskey
Caserta
John
Edward Jones
Genoa
Mr. Cominkey
Jones
Mr. Comiskey
Thomas Nelson Page
Nice
Schmidt to be released by Cracker manager
Schmidt junior, brother of Charley Schmidt the veteran Mobile catcher, asked for release stating he is not ready for class A. Manager Smith received his letter and, after review, plans to grant the request and keep him in the lower levels near home.
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Grte Schmidt
Charley Schmidt
Smith
Young Schmidt
Schmidt
Athletic Carnival at Magee's Gym in Viaduct Place
An athletic carnival is staged tonight at Professor Magee's gymnasium in the Emery-Steiner building. Two professional bouts and several amateur matches headline the program, with wrestling, dumbbell feats and exhibitions scheduled. Notable entrants include Battling Welly versus Simmy Grant, Kid Young versus York, and James Prokos facing Magee in a three fall match.
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Eimery-Steiner
Viaduct Place
Magee
Ore Wrest* Ming
Simmy Grant
Kelly
Joe Superior
Manee
Kid Young
Tia” York
Atlanta
Young
Ork
James Prokos
Boston
Professor Maget
Negro held up and killed in Waycross
Waycross Ga February 9 Two negros attempted to rob James Dyer. When Dyer resisted a .38 bullet killed him instantly. Robbers fled leaving a trail. Hob Roberson another black man surrendered $6 after being held up 59 feet from the scene. Inquest by Tudga Jarry Wilson labeled murder. Circumstances resemble earlier white man Julius Joiner case and other robberies in the area.
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Snc
James Dyer
Hob Roberson
Atlantic Coast Line
Tudga Jarry
Wilson
Jluwe Street
Coase Line
Florida
Julius Joiner
Ritchie to meet Wolgast in Milwaukee ten round title bout
Lightweight world champion Ritchie prepares for a ten round fight with Wolgast in Milwaukee next month. The 135 pound bout will have a referee and risks hinge mainly on a knockout. Ritchie plans to travel to San Francisco and then Paso Robles for training before the bout.
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Paso Robles
Floyd County Politics Beginning to Warm Up
Rome political activity grows ahead of the May county primary. Leonard G. Todd seeks tax collector against Vandiver, B Hendricks runs for receiver versus Feankins. Judge Moses Wright may run for superior court. if not Judge W M Henry likely. Several candidates from Walker and Chattooga counties. W J Nunnally may seek city court judge. Other expected runners include Barry Wright John C Foster Benjamin Yaney Harpee Hamilton J W Bale George Wood and Reynolds.
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Rome
Leonard G. Todd
John M. Vandiver
B. Hendricks
J. T. Feankins
Moses Wright
Superior Courts
W. M. Henry
Walker and
Chattooga Counries
W. J. Nunnally
Barry Wright
John C. Foster
Benjamin
Yancey
Harpee Hamilton
J. W. Bale
George &. Wood
Reynolds
Kept Sold to Athletics by Cleveland Club
William Kept an infielder from New Britain was informed he had been sold by the Cleveland club of the American League to the Philadelphia Athletics. He was drafted from New York years ago by Connie Mack and later sold to Cleveland.
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Vonn
William Kept
Cleveland
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Harvard Crew Candidates Report for Spring Training
Nearly 100 Harvard varsity crew candidates reported for the opening of spring training in Cambridge Massachusetts. Coach Jay Was directed practice on rowing machines as candidates prepared for the season. GET RID OF PAINS use amn ia Tablets.
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Cambridge
Mass
Jay
Traffic Officials Meeting in Augusta GA
Augusta hosts the annual joint session of the Southeastern Freight Association and the Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association at the Hampton Terrace hotel. Railroad freight traffic officials from across the United States attend as FH. H. Hinton serves as chairman and Ww. £. McGill as secretary, with headquarters in Atlanta.
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Southeastern Freight Association
Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association
Hampton Terrace Hotel
United States
FH. H. Hinton
McGill
Southeastern Freight «Ssociation
Atlanca
Payne seeks recognition for pharmacists in Army corps
George F. P. Payne of Atlanta visited Washington to press for proper recognition of pharmacists serving in the hospital corps of the United States Army.
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Washington
George FP. Payne
Atlanta
United Sates Army
Decatur Trade Board Names 1914 Directors and Emblem
The Decatur Board of Trade for 1914 appoints heads of committees including Organization and Affairs, Public Affairs, Business Development, Publicity, and Agriculture. Commodore Stephen Decatur portrait adopted as the emblem for board stationery. Directors plan a March meeting to discuss the year’s program.
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Department of Organization and Affaire
Charles D. McKinney
John F. Green
Hoc Eve
E “W Callahan
Louis Espes
E. Pratt
J. Howell
Green
Dr. Wylie
Ansley Department of
J. E. Bodenhzmer
T. S. Hodges
G. B. Scott
Commodore Stephin Decatur
Decatur
Board of Trade
Evangelical Campaign Planned by Baptists Citywide
A citywide evangelical campaign will begin May 17 in 211 Baptist churches. Southern Baptist officials led the plan with Dr. Weston Bruner, assisted by eighteen ministers and many singers. Three daily meetings are planned at First Baptist with central, afternoon, and evening sessions. A publicity committee will coordinate from Home Mission board offices. Negro Baptists are expected to participate similarly.
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Weston Bruner
B.D. Gray
Bruner
First Baptist Church
Julian 8. Rogers
W. J. Masters
A. C Hendley
Claude Neely
Nan
Home Mission Board
Third National Tank
Wiil
Rev G L Imes Addresses Ansley Writers and Chauffeurs
Rev G L Imes spoke at the Ansley hotel to writers and later at 1st Congregational Church. He warned against secret sins draining energy and endangering souls, urging readers and drivers to reclaim discipline. He planned another talk this evening addressing city chauffeurs.
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1St Congregational Church
Colored
Ansley Hotel
Bocancer
Dean Ines
Dedicate Dormitory at Seminary Tonight
The Atlanta Theological Seminary will dedicate its new dormitory Tuesday night with hymns prayers and a address. The event includes dinner afterward and invites friends of the seminary. The dormitory is the fourth building with five professors teaching eighty four students enrolled.
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Atlanta Theological Seminary
Perjury Charged Against Atlanta Policeman
Attorney Hudson Moore filed two warrants in municipal court charging perjury by H.W. Lynaznya, a policeman. Moore said the civil warrant relates to a property dispute in Atlanta and not to public interest. Lynaznya did not comment when contacted.
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H.W. Lynaznya
Attornay Moore
Atlanta
Lyman
Old Colored Marmy Dies After Long Service to Captain Hupe
Marmy, an elderly colored nurse long employed by Captain George M. Hupe for thirty-two years, died Monday night at 12:20. She was 86, nursed Hupe's four children and two grandchildren, and remained a faithful servant. Funeral set for Tuesday at 3 PM from Carter Church with interment at South Side Cemetery.
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Wota Inyon
George M. Hupe
Gelock
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