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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1905
Page
14
John L Sullivan reflects on his Boston roots and fame in 1905 style prose, urging a Sullivan family reunion via an Amal gamated Sullivans society, claiming Sullivans span brawn and brains and could balance power in the land.
Dr J Newton Hathaway, a noted specialist, claims a new method can cure blood poison permanently in a short time. The ad urges readers to self assess for mouth ulcers, copper spots, hair loss, and joint pain, then seek examination or treatment at home via mailed blanks. It touts confidentiality and nationwide reach with office in Boston and a book titled The Poison King.
John L. Sullivan reflects on boxing greats and political figures, praising Roosevelt, Bryan, and Dwyer while recounting rivalries and past glories. He recalls debates over Fitz, O’Brien, and Ryan, and shares anecdotes about training, weight battles, and enduring friendships amid a hard life in sport and public life.
The Georgia School of Technology announces its fourth annual gymnastic exhibition for the college championship to be held next Saturday night at the Grand Opera House starting at 8:30. Prizes include the Atlanta Athletic Club trophy and the Georgia Tech Athletic Association’s novice cup. Committees and many participants from Tech, including alumni and faculty, are listed for program, invitations, tickets, music, and events such as fencing and wrestling.
An old time testimonial style ad promotes Juven Pills claiming they restore vigor and vitality. The copy touts remarkable results from a single bar and notes shipment in a one page package. Mentions Hood Co origins and Hood’s SeraParila product references.
Old curried gelding Curate captured the Bush Cup, a 2 1/2 mile handicap at Crescent City Jockey Club, worth 1750 to the winner, with Foramaster the favorite at 7 to 5. Jack Martin rode Curate to win, Handspinner second, Lee Hing third, as the day featured several races including Selling and Handicap events.
Opening at the New Orleans Jockey Club's new city park occurred under bad weather, described as the worst in years. Five furlongs saw Abumada win with Sid Silver second and Adigh third in 1:06.6. Dr McClur won the 2-year-olds race, Judge Parker second, Arthage third. John Garner captured seven furlongs with Sharp Boy second, Girl from Dixie third in 1:40. Garnish won the one mile handicap with Lurallighter second and Lady Carlot third in 1:63.8. Jordan won the sixteenth mile for four-year-olds and up, with Pierce J second and Tooty’s Week third in 1:23.0.
Three white men, B. G Clifford James E Stephens and G A Fredericks, pled guilty in Savannah Superior Court and were sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary by Judge Cann. Two defendants appeared wounded from an escape attempt. spokesman Cifcord used crutches and Steno ens wore a sling while police officer Halford had surprised them at work.
Hot Springs Arkansas February 13 racing at Essex Park over 40 years of American Turf Association track. Vapor City derby favored Asterisks wins as Oaklawn Racing Legins prepares for next Saturday. Summary lists six races with winners Pancreatis Adden Clifton Bay Astorisk Marachino Memghian and Procemts with times and payouts.
Professor W. I. Weber of Emory College spoke to Newton county teachers in Covington Ga this morning on The Teacher as a Politician and as a... The Newton county teachers institute, a white teachers organization, meets monthly in Covington to discuss educational questions and improve county education.
Emory College Oxford Ga prepares to start inter class basketball after weather delays. Senior and junior teams split tryouts with Spearman Duncan Banron Hayne Bush Speer Beddingfield Pieming Woolley named hopefuls. Sophomores Woodruff Wortuff McGregor Smith Bryan Candler Gibson Harvard Tee named potential players as juniors face weak bench and pennant hopes rest on seniors or sophomores.
A suspected arson attack occurred at the Oakland racing plant in Hot Springs Arkansas when a large amount of oil was thrown on the lowest floor of the grandstand and set afire before a watchman could intervene preventing serious damage. The incident was reported for February 1.
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