National League Sets April 10 Start to 1913 Season
The National League adopted the 1913 schedule with opening games on April 1 and season end on October 6. Brooklyn and Philadelphia hold the opening day, while Boston, New York, St Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati host varied matchups. Manager Frank Chance plans Bermuda prep for the New York club, sending pitchers and staff to the island.
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New York
Reclub
National League
Brooklyn
Boston
St Louis
Chicago
Pittaburg
Cincinnat
Benak- Tyn
Philadelphia
Opere
Frank Chance
New York Americana
Bermuda
Islanda
Arthur Trewin
Sétur
Gray Hair Restored With Simple Barbo Compound
An aged hair darkener promises natural color without dyes. Mix Barbo Compound with water rum and glycerine to darken gray hair, soothe scalp dandruff and act as a tonic. It claims non sticky, non transfer results and affordability, urging readers to request Barbo Compound from their druggist.
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Barbo
Binck
Speedy Finn sets indoor world mark at Madison Square Garden
Hannes Kolehmainen, the Olympic distance champion, wins indoors in New York, clocking 24:29 1-5 for 4 miles indoors and breaking his own world record by 19 seconds. He also sets new American records for 3 miles and 4 1-4 miles. Harry Smith finishes second, 1 1/5 laps behind.
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New York
Hannea Kolehmainen
New York Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Big Tims
Alfred Shrabb
England
Kolehmainen
Lecause
Brooklyn
Harry Smith
New York City
Permits Denied To Indigent Of City In Atlanta Policy Change
The Atlanta tax committee yesterday restricted free license grants to indigent applicants. Chairmen McClelland and Humphrey with License Inspector Hays and City Clerk Taylor reviewed over twenty five applications for lame, blind and crippled residents and granted relief to only three. The committee will grant free licenses only to those exempt under the law, arguing the state license fee must be paid if exemption is not claimed.
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Atlanta
John E Mettellané
W. G Humphrey
Hays
Walter Taylor
McClelland
Ferie
Bacon Holds Gavel at Count of Votes
Washington February 12 Special Senator Bacon of Georgia presiding over the joint session canvassed electoral votes and proclaimed Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall elected president and vice president. Certificates were counted as the tally showed 485 for Wilson and Marshall, 88 for Roosevelt and Johnson, 5 for Taft and Butler. In Columbus South Carolina Governor Bleas e refused to release militia to attend Wilson's inauguration, citing concerns over negro troops marching ahead of state forces.
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Bacon
Washington, D. C
Senator Bacon
Georgia
Atlanta
D. A
Patrick Henry
Fairbanks
Washington
Senate
House
Union
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Thomas KR. Marshall
Indiana
United States
Benator Bacon
Lemocrata
Basen
California
Hoogevelt
Martine
Wilson
Marshall
Ulan
Vermont
Taft
Butler
Roosevelt
Johnson
Hieane Atti
Columbia
Colan Blease
South Carolina
General Assembly
Bucket Shopping and Skinning Trades Probe in Chicago
Chicago reports say eight board of trade members may face charges of bucket shopping and skinning trades as investigations widen. An open letter to President Andrew from A F Robinson of Matteson, Ill, is made public alongside mentions of the Frank M. Hunch-Mar& Batee scandal. Robinson, once employed at the weight master's office, claims his name was used to obtain evidence against Sidman McHie and the Capital Investment Company, and says he was discharged. Andrew vows to personally investigate any complaints.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Edward Andrew
A F. Robinson
Matteson
Frank M. Hunch-Mar
Sidman McHie
Capital Investment Company
Mobinson
Andrew
Wickersham praised by Taft at farewell dinner
President Taft lauded Attorney General Wickersham at a Washington farewell dinner, defending enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act. He said the law, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, has been most effective in achieving its aims and expressed pride in the department's work over four years.
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Washington
Taft
Wickerstam
Department of Justice
Landlord Byrne Helps Ingram Flats Fire Victims
Chicago February 12 eighty three families made homeless by the burning of Ingram flats were promised aid by landlord Thomas Byrne who telegraphed from Mobile Alabama that he would give 100 dollars to each displaced family after the blaze destroyed the Ingram flats.
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Chicago
Ingram
Ree Ward
Thomas Byrne
Byrne
Mobile
Ala
Ingram Flats
Rough Voyage Tale From Newport News Harbor
The British steamer Meridian, en route from Shields to Nite Bay Cuba, put into Newport News in tre dim with a leaking hull, no coal, and after wheel house carried away. Steering gear damaged. Officers report one of the toughest voyages in memory as the ship took thirty days to reach port, with little coal moved to reach berth.
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Newport News
Meridian
Shields
Nite Bay
Cuba
Cintreas
Bork
Chauffeur Quest Arises Over City Auto Purchase
City council explores buying a car for Mayor Hall and committees as chauffeurs seek the post and pay. Mayor Woodward prioritizes funds for debts, eyeing work progress in Atlanta, while city clerk Taylor remains a reluctant candidate.
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Council
Woodward
Orville H Hall
Atlanta
Hank
In & Bright
Shiny Auto
United States
Anxiow
Taylor
Atlanta Women Debate Suffrage At Carnegie Library
At the Atlanta Cisie league gathering in the Carnegie Library a debate on woman suffrage took place with Mrs. Margaret T. McWhorter and Mrs L Brewer supporting the affirmative and Mrs JB Gardner and Miss Catherine Koch opposing. No decision was reached. Mrs Thaddeus Horton spoke to the women on suffrage and plans for a Washington trip were discussed. Amelia Woodall, president, announced chairmanships for the twelve congressional districts of the suffrage extension work.
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Atlanta Cisie League
Carnegie
Margaret T. McWhorter
L. Brewer
JB. Gardner
Catherine Koch
Thaddeus Horton
Seague
Washington
Amelia Woodall
J. M. Walker
Buanbeth McCarthy
Mra
J Gardner
Ada TF. Ralls
Hay Kiine
J’ R McClellan
Welter F Smith
Georgia Southwestern and Gulf rail line rumor sale
In Cordele on February 12 a rumor spread that the Georgia Southwestern and Gulf railway has been sold or will be sold to Georgia Southern and Florida. President W. B. Lees was in Baltimore consulting with capitalists who hold a mortgage on the line. Lees hinted ownership change may be probable, while in Cordele he declined to detail plans. The Seaboard still effectively controls the road, affecting local employees and salaries.
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Combie
Georgia, Struthwestern and Gulf Railway
Georgia Southern
Florida
W. B. Legs
Georgia, Southwestern and Gulf
Baltemore
Hia
Georga Southern
Cordele
Lai Lees
Georgia
Southwestern
Gulf
Seaboard Road
Ths Point
Seaboard
Little Rock Theater and Hotel Burned
Fire in Little Rock destroyed the Capitol theater and H F Auten buildings and damaged the Gleason hotel. Guests fled in night clothing. No one was insured. Estimated loss $100,000 covered by insurance.
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Little Rock
Ark
Capitol Theater
H F Auten
Gleason
Gleason and
Georgia day exercises at Girls High inspire students
More than 22 000 Atlanta school children joined statewide day events with the elaborate Georgia day program at Girls High directed by principal Miss Jessie Muse. Judge Joseph H Lumpkin spoke, praising the school’s growth and noting plans for a modern building on the present site. The Joseph Habersham loving cup was awarded to Miss Alice Cooper.
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Atlanta
Jessie Muse
Joseph H. Lumpkin
Supreme Court of Georgia
Willian Slaton
Slaton
South
Georgia
John B. Gordon
Henry Grady
Joel Chandler Harris
Sidney Lanier
Sam Atkinson
Santa Claus
Joseph Habersham
Alicea Cooper
Lumpkin
Elizabeth Foster
Klusa
Mallou Society
Dedication Ends as Auto Plunges, Wife Killed
Mrs Annie McClendon wife of Millen H McClendon of this city was instantly killed when an automobile driven by her husband was precipitated from a bridge into a small creek near here. She was returning home with her husband and his sister when the fatal accident occurred.
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Columbia
Annie McClendon
Millen H. McClendon
Fee
Tennessee Solons Favor Free Passes
Nashville lawmakers push to end railroad passes in Tennessee, with the House voting 57 to 2 against the measure amid a spirited, sometimes acrimonious debate. A similar prior bill has failed to pass for two decades. Brunswick Board of Trade notes a new large south factory opening after negotiations, with official announcement soon.
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Nashville
Tenn
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Sranswick Trade Board
Brunswick
Bpecelal
Brunswick Board of Trade
Ipportance
Brunswic
Lacwe
Rathbone lodge awards ring to chancellor commander at Brunswick social
Ironawick Knaighta Meet in Brunswick Georgia reports Rathbone lodge of the Knights of Pythias held a large social last night. L Ludwis, chancellor commander, received a handsome ring for his able service. The event drew many members and featured short addresses.
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Ironawick Knaighta
Brunswick
Rathbone Lodge
Pythias
L. Ludwis
P. Ring
Charge of Unfaithfulness All Too True Admits Wife
Macon Georgia February 12 Special In an unprecedented move in Bibb County superior court Mrs Lotte Mokler admits her husband’s charges of unfaithfulness are all too true. Mokler filed the divorce suit after firing several shots at a garage worker in the street who was seen with Mrs Mokler. Evidence must be submitted to substantiate the charges before a decree can be granted. A detective reportedly gained access to Mrs Mokler’s confidence and helped arrange meetings with the alleged paramour.
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Macon
Bible County Superior Court
Lotte Mokler
Mokler
Ami
Atlanta dope peddler starts Augusta probe
In Augusta Cody Peek a recent Atlanta resident is central to a council investigation into Police Commissioner Kathflitech. Peek faces trespass charges after a magistere’s court hearing. Augusta authorities report Peek has been arrested many times for drug and liquor offenses and is well known to Atlanta police.
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Atlanta
Augusta
Cody Peek
Councilmants
EG. Kathfletech
Cody
Grover
Haltflaisch
Nat Cody
Atlant
Kerbikisen
Peek
Beavers
Compulsory Education Bill Moves in South Carolina
The lower house passed to third reading a compulsory attendance bill for public schools children aged 8 to 13 for at least three months annually, activated only after district voters favor it. The measure mirrors Kentucky's compulsory education law.
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Columbia
South Carolina General Assembly
Kentucky
Eye Injury Ends Huby Ivy Leas Eye in Covington
Huby Ivy Leas, 3, a clerk at George T. Smith's drug store in Covington, was struck in the left eye by a sharp splinter while opening a box of drugs. The splinter caused the eye to be surgically removed at Wesley Memorial Hospital. doctors report little danger to the other eye and no further age impact anticipated.
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Huby Ivy Leas
Covington
Huby Ivy
George T. Smith
Wesley Memorial Hi
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