Officers Elected at Atlanta Associated Charities Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Atlanta Associated Charities held Thursday afternoon at the Hotel Ansley officers were elected. Foreman president J. Guinn and HL Crumbley vice presidents, directors to serve three years include Walter M Blue, Kendal Weisiger, J. M. B. Hoxsey, Louis Lang, WV Harrigahaber, Rockwell Johnson, HW Wey, L. D. Hicks and Henry W. Davis. J. G. Logan to remain executive secretary. Dr. Graham Paylor of Chicago spoke on New Phases of Charity, suggesting civic officers be college graduates. Dr Taylor touched on suffrage, supporting women’s right to vote. The annual report showed 6,473 cases helped in 1913, with $29,111.78 spent on relief and services, plus $7,722.15 for groceries, fuel, rent, and other needs, $7,329.02 for service, and $6,042.55 for expenses. The charity seeks continued corporate support and notes eight years of operation with 8,966 cases affecting over 20,000 individuals.
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Atlanta “Associated Charities
Ansley
A Foreman
J. Guinn
HL. Crumtey
Walter MuBlreath
Kendall Weisiger
J. M. B. Hoxsey
Louis
Elang
WV. Hirriegahabver
Rockwell Johnson
HW. We Wey
L. D. Hicks
Henry W. Davis
J. G. Logan
Association
Graham Paylor
Chicago
Civic Army
Taylor
Taylor Aemi
Hepure
Associated Charities
Act & Sound
Mrs Melroy Reaches Century Mark in Georgia Town
Abrs. Margaret M. Melroy celebrated her one hundredth birthday at her granddaughter Mi A L E. Qlatthews home in Capitol avenue with relatives from nearby cities. A lifelong Methodist, she moved to KeDnib county at eleven from South Carolina and spoke of Atlanta’s growth from wilderness to today’s bustle.
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Margaret M. Melroy
Mi AL E. Qlatthews
Capitol Avenue
MuElvoy
KeDnib County
South Carolina
Methodist Church
Clarkston Womans Glav
T. Nortroy
Mving
Morcross
Norcross
J. BE. McBroy
Nors Cross
Mrs. N. OM. Uankford
Clarkston
Evers Holding Firm in Baseball Power Struggle
Chicago figures prominently as Evers weighs offers from organized baseball and the Federal league. He vows Charley Murphy will not gain from any action while Tinker Pace and others discuss contracts, with meetings planned among league leaders in New York and Chicago.
Jeff Tesreau Signs Three Year Contract
New York February 12 John B Foster secretary of the New York National league club today announced that the Giants have signed up Jeff Tesreau for three years starting next season Tim Jordan of the Toronto club of the International league will go to Marlin Texas with the Giants on February 18
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New York
John B. Foster
Giants
Jeff Teereau
Tim Jordan
Toronto
Marlin
Texas
Amateur Baseball League To Be Formed Discussed in Chicago
Chicago February 22 An effort to organize a national amateur baseball championship series will be made in this city on February 20 at a meeting of delegates from eastern and middle western cities. The project launched by the Chicago Association of Amateur Baseball Clubs at a meeting last night provides for a national governing day with strict rules defining amateurs.
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Chicago
Chicago Association of Amateur Baseball Clubs
Art Hofman Signs With the Cardinals
Art Hofman former outfielder for the Chicago and Pittsburg Nationals signs a 1914 contract with the St Louis Nationals in St Louis February 12 The announced deal follows a health breakdown and a trade to the Nashville Southern league with an agreement he would be a free agent at contract expiration The document notes the contract expired last year and references a gap in track displayed in the source text
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St. Louis
Art Hofman
Chicago
Pittsburg Nationals
St Louie Nationals
Hofman
Nashville
Yankees Start South Training Trip Headlines
New York Americans began their training trip as pitchers McHale and Keating left for Hot Springs. They will be joined there by Caldwell Schulz Cries Rose Reynolds and Gossett with Coach Tom Daly in charge after Johnsons illness delayed departure.
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New .York
Weoruar
Iss
New York Americans
McHale
Keating
Hot Springs
Caldwell
Schulz
Cries
Rose
Reynolds
Gossett
Tom Daly
Jus Son
A Cracker Day for Fans 5 Eugene H Wood Candidate
Eugene Herbert Wood of Gatmey C is profiled as a pitcher for the 1914 Crackers. A wintering Birmingham resident, he reports strong form and baseball fever after a tryout with the club. Wood, born October 30, 1889, is 165 pounds, 6 feet 1 inch, right handed, bats left. He played for Clemson in 1908 1909 and for North Carolina in 1912, with a Columbus SA L team tryout last season.
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Eugene Herbert Wood
Gatmey
Smith
Wood
Birmingham
Ala
Gee
Clemson
University of North Carolina
Columbus Clu
Mercer Five in Two Games at Atlanta Tonight and Saturday
Mercer University basketball faces Georgia Tech at Crystal Palace tonight at 8:30 PM in a rematch after Tech defeated Mercer in Macon last Saturday. The Mercer squad also meets the Atlanta Athletic Club five at the Satters gym Saturday night.
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Tech Quintet
The
Atlanta Athletic
Club Five
Qiercer University
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Crystal Palace
Teph
Mercer
Macon
Atlanta Athletic Club
Satters Sym
Waddell admits days as pitcher have come to end
Superior Wis February 12 Rube Waddell the great left hander who in his day was one of the best pitchers that ever worked in the major leagues will never pitch again The admission comes from Waddell who has returned his unsigned contract to Kia Taylor manager of the Virginia Minn club In the Northern league Waddell came to Virginia last year from Minneapolis and says he cannot play He weighs 151 pounds and is confined to bed with a doctors care as he weakens and expects no warmer weather to help him
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New York
National and National Commission
Johnny Geposed
Cubs
Evers
Charley Murphy
Chicago
Yers
Troy
N. Y
Bvers
James 5. Gaffney
Boston Nationals
Harpny Wenes
Charles Murphy
Subs
He Serlals
Ae Aalt
Murphy
Tam
Murphy Rick
Dvers
Boston
Sweeney
Perdue
Ayers
Federal
Federals
Joe Tinker
Hag
Ivers
Tinker
Chicaze
Federal League
Kuiffer
Kirkpatrick
Gilacre
Weeghman
Sates
Walker
Hanlon
Knabe
Tom Clark
Cincinnati Sub
International League
Tee
Superior
Wis
Rube Waddell
Eadmission
Rubs Himself
Kia” Taylor
Virginia
Shane
Jennings
Schwind
Smith
Caltomer
Harry Chapman
Bitcher Hedgepath
Outfolder Kircher
Grommda
Ponca de Leon Park
Hub Perdue Aims To Play For Cubs After Trade
Nashville obit? No. Pitcher Hub Perdue of the Boston Nationals learns by telephone of a trade to the Chicago Nationals. He did not know of the move until morning at Gallatin Tennessee and says he has always wanted to play with the Cubs.
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Nashville
Tenn
Hub Perdue
Boston Nationals
Chicago Nationals
Gallatin
Cubs
Columbus Quintet Plays in Auburn
The Columbus Young Men's Christian Association basketball team will leave Columbus, Ga for Auburn on Saturday morning for a game with the Alabama players. This will be their second or third engagement with the opponent, following a more recent game they won.
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Columbus
Auburn
Columbus “Young Men's Christian Association
Aninun
Alabama Palyr
Keio to Make American Tour in Return for Stanford Visit
Stanford and Keio University announce a reciprocal baseball tour plan. Keio, from Japan, will visit America this year in return for Stanford's trip to Japan last summer. The arrangements were reported from Stanford, California, on February 12.
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Melo University
Stanford University
Cal
University of
Arthur Wilson Chooses Between Leagues in Suspense
In Los Angeles on February 12, Arthur Wilson catcher for the New York Nationals said he would play in the Federal League next season with a league team. He refused to confirm any contract or team alignment before signing.
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Wilson
Los Angeles
Arthur Wison
New York Nationals
Golf at Pinehurst St Valentine tournament rounds feature
In Pinehurst N C on February 12 the St Valentine golf tournament for women opened match play. Mrs Alexander McGregor Belmont Manager Misa Hagel Shan non Buffalo led winners. McGregor won 2 up 1 to play. Ray Montclair defeated Gravy Cranford 4 up 2 to play. Bisacke Montclair beat Worth Spring Haven 4 and 2. Mote calf Providence defeated Wel ler St Catherine s Canada 5 and 4.
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Tinehurst
N.w
Alexander
McGregor
Belmont
Misa Hagel Shannon
Buffalo
Mld. Ray
Agnes Bisacke
Montelair
Edward Worth
Springhavery Pa
Guy Motecalf
Providence
A. L. Weller
St. Catherines
Camida
Kolehmainen Wins Three Mile Race at Silver Games
York February 12 Hannes Kolehmainen won a three mile race at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory in Brooklyn finishing in 34 minutes 23 seconds. Wille Kraier and others trailed him with Gaston Strabing placing third after an 18 yard handicap.
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Hannes Kolehmainen
York
Hannes En Woy
Thirteenth Regiment Armory
Brooklyn
Wille Kraier
Gaston Strabing
Stockholm
Merathon
Kolehmainen
Ramer
Pitcher Grimes Claimed by Birmingham Club
Chattanooga report indicates pitcher Grimes was claimed by Birmingham after a holdout. Grimes had been with a losing camp near Ottumwa and Lis Homs, suffered a recent injury but was expected to be ready to start the season according to club reports.
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Grimes
Chattanooga
Cain
Burleigh
Grimes Wee
Birmingham
Lis Homs
Ottumwa
Town
Clyde Engle Signs with Boston American Teague
New York reports Clyde Engle as first baseman candidate for the Boston American Teague team. The possible result of a Federal league inquiry appears to affect a contract prospects. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a signing or negotiation action involving Engle and a major league club.
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Clyde Engle
New York
Hebn
Clyde" Engle
Boston American Teague
Federal Teagers
Prep League Fives Reach Tenth Round Schedule
The tenth round of Atlanta prep-school basketball games will be played today. Matches include Georgia Military Academy at Tech night, Qfarist at Donald Fraser, and Stone Mountain traveling to Peacock.
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Georgia Military Academy
Tech Nigh
Qfarist
Donald Fraser
Stone Mountain
Peacock
Foote Davies Faces Lithonia In State League Soccer Clash
Third meeting of Foote and Davies and Lithonia this season unfolds Saturday at Lithonia as both teams seek win. Lithonia holds undefeated run with only two goals conceded all year, while Foote Davies aims to test top form. Lineups list Foote Davies players Ragsdale to Shugart and Lithonia with J Jones to R Jones. Atlanta and Stone Mountain will practice on off day.
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Foote & Davies
Lithonia
Leagie
Ragsdale
Lid- Gail
Walker
Spangler
J. Harland
Muse
Dyson
Milhous
PB. Eavent
Backhaver
Shugart
Werner
Schrimper
TW. Jones
Patterson
Mitchell
Harvey
Morrison
Brown
Simpson
Stson
D. Jones
W. Jones
R. Jones
Atlanta
Stone Mountain
Birthday Cheers for White Sox Hal Chase and Senator Eddie Wester
Hal Chase of the Chicago White Sox and Eddie Wester of the Washington Senators celebrate birthdays today. Chase turns 31 and Wester 26 in a light sports note highlighting the two major leaguers.
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Hal
Chase
Chieago WhitesSox
Eddie Wouter
Washington Senators
Grimes Secured by Birmingham Club
Birmingham manager Molezworth announced he secured pitcher Bertie Grimes from the Chattanooga club. He refused to waive on him, indicating the transfer is complete and Grimes will join Birmingham baseball duties.
Tumlin Slated For Federal Pen Job In Atlanta
Washington February 12 George Tumlin of Decatur Ga may be appointed as superintendent of the farm and transportation at the Atlanta penitentiary without Civil Service exam under an executive order issued by President Wilson. The executive order directs the appointment despite standard requirements.
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Washington
George Tumlin
Décatur, Gas
Atlanta
Civil Service
Wilson
Emeral
Hotel Men Plan Beefsteak Dinner at the Georgian
Hotel association members in Atlanta organize a unique informal beefsteak dinner to be served on planks aboard boxes. The event, announced for September 9, will feature four papers headed by prominent hotel men, including J. E. Wickey and J. Z. Anstey, with topics on hotel advertising advantages and city hotel equipment.
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Atlanta
J. E. Wickey
Wahager
Pledmbi Tele Wepand
Hotel Eiaietment Barta
J. Z
Anstey Hotal
Ou Bon
Sonetigi Bures
Y ‘'Sotretai
McConnell Signs and Four Infield Spots Ready
Ambrose McConnell signed with the Crackers after initial hesitance about playing south. Lynch and Schwind joined talks, with infield positions at first McConnell second and Lynch third likely settled, leaving shortstop open. Park improvements and strong spring readiness noted as reporting day nears.
Woman betrays man wanted for murder in Chicago
San Francisco police arrested Joan S Koetters, the man wanted in Chicago for the murder of Mrs. Horna Kraft in a Cincinnati hotel room. Koetters denied involvement as Libby Price, a lodging-house partner, identified him. Price recounted their partnership and Koetters plan to marry and insure her life, after which he forced her to buy out his interest. He later left for Sacramento, then wrote letters from there before police confronted him. Extradition talks to send Koetters to Chicago are expected pending formalities.
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Woetters
Wanke
Sacramento
Koetters
Chicago
Joan
Arsuma Kraft
Siats
Lincoln
Kraft
Asie
Sue
Meer Hin
WARTS DECLARED ON THE JUMPERS IN BASEBALL
New York February 12 The Baseball Commission national agreement proposes a five year suspension for contract jumpers and a three year penalty for reserve clause violators. The Baseball Players Fraternity aligns with organized baseball after Cincinnati talks. The move affects Joe Tinker Mordecai Brown Otto Knabe and other majors who jumped to the Federals. Players must report to clubs by April to avoid suspension.
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New York
Federal League
National Commission
Baseball Players Fraternity
Cincinnati
David le Fultz
Bearn
Southern Association
Praternity
Warners
Fultz
Hho
Herice Ja
Joe Tinker
Mordecai Brown
Otto Knabe
Titer
Trial recounts in Oklahoma political row with Gore bid
A 1903 court session centers on Mrs Bond and her alleged ties to Oklahoma politicians as defense probes a petition for divorce from Parror. Witnesses discuss a Washington trip and possible political conspiracy claims. Senator Gore, a primary candidate, faces questions while Mrs Bond and Mrs Gore sit nearby.
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Clark
Bond
James R. Jacobs
Kirby Fitzpatrick
T. Fi. Robertson
Washington
Senator Gore
Jacobs
Oklahoma
Gore
Mra
Hond
Mea. Gore
Department of the Inéerior
Robertson Asia
Decatur hosts drive to fund new Stone Mountain highway
A joint Decatur meeting formed a twelve member committee to solicit funds from residents along the Georgia railroad for a proposed highway linking Stone Mountain. DeKalb County will contribute 510,000 toward the 5100,000 project, leaving 549,000 to be raised locally. The first committee meeting is set for Tuesday at 9 AM at the Decatur Board of Trade.
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Decatur
Boards of Trade
Stone Mountain Highway
Stone Mountain
Kirkwood
Ingleside
Scotdale
Atlanta
Georgia Railroad
R. J. Freeman
DeKalb County
Te County
Decatur Board of Trade
Witnesses recount hotel meeting amid Gore bond matter
In Washington Robertson and others testified about a hotel conference involving Senator Gore and Mrs. Bond. Patel or Fitzpatrick said they saw activity through an adjoining door as they described plans to influence Mrs. Bond and influence appointments. The witnesses attributed statements to Gore and others about paying hush money and arranging Mrs. Bond to leave town. Robertson’s testimony continues tomorrow.
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Interior Department
Robert A. Rogers
Robertson
James R. Jacobs
Witzpatrick
United States
Agtaix
Innes
Fitzpatrick
Dent Gore
Washington Hotel
Gore
Robbers Enter City Clothing Store In Heavily Traveled Block
Burglars hit the People's Credit Clothing company at 5 West Mitchell Street in the heart of the city early Thursday morning stealing about $50 in clothing and several belts. They gained entry via a skeleton key through the front door though a hole was made in the wall near an outer staircase. The front door was nailed shut from inside to delay discovery. Proprietor A Cun offers a $60 reward for the capture of the thieves.
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People's Credit Clothing Company
Mitchell Street
Home Rule Knocked by House of Lords
London February 12 The house of lords today adapted an amendment to the address in reply to the speech from the throne demanding a general election on the question of home rule for Ireland. The majority in favor of the amendment was 188, the vote 248 to 85. The vote followed strict party lines and showed that thirty years of discussion has not changed the Tory majority in the upper chamber.
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London
House of Lords
Ireland
Munroe Purdon Killed Crossing West Line Train
Patterson Georgia reports Munroe Purdon aged 40 or 50, a local postmaster, was struck by an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train and died almost instantly while attempting to cross the tracks. The incident occurred near the station as the train moved rapidly. The story notes clothing and a red hair incident affecting publicity.
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Munroe Purdon
West Line
Patterson
Munros Pardon
Atlantic Coast Line
Pardon
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