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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1903

Page

12

Orpheum Stakes and New Orleans Entries Review

Shaky race notes from Orpheum event list with multiple winners led by Old Hutch and Sweet Alicea at 7 to 1. Racing results include second event winners Barkelmore and Hedge with detailed times, followed by another card of six races and today’s New Orleans entries with purse values and horse names.

Old Hutch Sweet Alicea Hedge New Orleans Ray John A. Clark Navarino Mynheer Apert F. Dewey Wuzzah Dereszk Balm Gilead Henry of Pranstam McWilliams Lady In Black Annie Lauretta Aline ‘Abbott

Long Shot Dominates Ingleside Futurity Card

In San Francisco on February 19, high odds prevailed as no standout events occurred. Prestolus won the Futurity selling race at 10 to 1 with Priestlike second and Merwan third. race time 1:12. Memoriam claimed the second race at even money, with Selected at 5 to 1 and Ososo third. time 4:14. Royal F. won the third race with Nellie Hawthorne second and Anvil third. time 1:15.1. Meehanus led the fourth race at 4 to 1, Champagne runner-up, Ignacio third. time 1:44. Tins and Stunts led the fifth race at 2 to 1 with Andrew Ring second and Don Am third. time 1:43. So menos, Figardon ran. Six races listed with entries for Ingleside.

San Francisco Prestolus Bullman Priestlike Burns Merwan Dog Carson Tugkback Vigorozo Walter Royal F W. Waldo Nellie Hawthorne Donovan Anvil Knapp Frank Pearce Alaria Seize Helen Smith Nat Goodwin Dance Along Ripper Estado Phyllis Meehanus Shaw Champagne Senkina Ignacio Reed Tiberia Hesper Artitia Alturas Stunts Andrew Ring Donnelly Don Am Somenos Figardon Seiling Mr. Dingier Adkins Florinet Frawley Cathello Minder Parcifal Prue M. F. Tarpey Maraschino Senator Bruce John Lemon Ingleside

The $10,000 Cotton Port Receipts Contest Held in Atlanta

The Atlanta Constitution outlines a two period cotton port receipts contest with a $10,000 top prize and a $2.50 exact estimate bonus. Details cover eligibility, submission deadlines, and varying discounts for subscriptions. Projections compare past seasons and urge timely, clear estimates to maximize potential winnings.

Constitution Henry G. Flegter New Orleans Oes Hester Peres Oncre Atlanta Constitution

Racing Race Card Summary From Multiple Holdings

A fragmented horse racing card lists multiple horses, jockeys, weights, and purses across seven races. Notable entries include Bear George Jr and Box Elder in the Toledo area, and horses such as Master and Honey Suckle in varied handicap and selling events with weights around 100 to 118.

Toledo Bear George Jr Box Elder Catcher Rapid Water Ferguson Discvery Rainier Imperious Be Happy Dagmar Carrillo Duke of York US Tower F Candles Sad Sam Honiton Yivin ‘Falbot Glendenning Dar Yield Autolight Hipponax Bonnie Lissak July Gyp Porte Urehin Hampsant Glisaundo Rovaliy Orfana

Boxing Bout Canceled Over Weight Dispute in Savannah

The 20 round match scheduled for tonight between Chris Himmler of Maryland and Jack Collier of New York at the Savannah Athletic Club was canceled after Collier refused to enter the ring, claiming Himmler was too heavy. Spectators were refunded and sent home. Also advertised are Winter Tourist Tickets to Florida at reduced rates via Central of Georgia Railway with through Pullman sleeping cars to Jacksonville, valid to May 31, 1903.

Jack Collier Savannah Chris Himmler Cumberland, Md New York Savannah Athletic Club Colter Himmler Florida Central of Georgia Railway Pullman Jacksonville Wall Street Union Depot

Savannah chamber of commerce formed in meeting

In Savannah Georgia on September 14 a committee was appointed to organize a chamber of commerce. The group aims to promote commercial interests, expand manufacturing and industrial activity, and secure favorable rates to make Savannah a strong trade center.

Savanah Repecia Chamber of Commerce Savannah Len

Free distribution ends tonight for Moz ley's Lemon Elixir offers

An Atlanta page item notes Moz Leys Lemon Elixir free sample bottles are available at many city drugstores through tonight. The remedy, a thirty year staple, is praised for gentle liver bowel and kidney cleansing and relief from constipation indigestion sleeplessness and loss of appetite. Numerous pharmacies and corner druggists list locations across Whitehall Peters Street Marietta Forsyth Broad Capitol avenues and other streets for pickup.

Mozley Moxley Cousiinils Finuse Jacob's Pharmacy Whitehall Brown & Alten Brannen &Anthony Benjamin's Pharmacy Peters Street A. L. Curtis Mitchell and Forsyth A. L.curtis Frank Edmondson & Bro Broad Street Elkin-Watson Drug Co Marietta Broad Streets Todd Drug Co Forsyth Streets Peachtree Street James Sharpe

Minor Leagues Up In Arms Over National Agreement

New York February 19. National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues demands arbitration equality and a tripartite plan in a draft national agreement. Conference aims to preserve the association’s government and integrity while negotiating with the American and National Leagues. President Powers criticizes James Hart’s Chicago meeting and plans informal talks with Johnson in New York.

New York National Association National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Association National California M. TL. Sexton Western League West Hickey Chicago Lennon St. Paul Merican Association American League Nation League James H. Hart Joint Rules Committee Powers Hart Johnson Pniliam National League Pulliam

Walls Collapse in Springfield Fire Buries Shops

A catastrophic Springfield blaze on February 19 destroyed M. M. Kaufman’s clothing store Fountain Square theater and several nearby businesses. Losses total $225,000 with $270,000 insured. J H Mulholland aided by onlookers tried to save stock before walls collapsed. At least three dead were recovered: J H Mulholland Dorsey Crane Albert Voorhees. Injured include Harry Freet Warren Rikard and Fireman Peter Rude. Rude expected to recover. Origin of the fire unknown.

Springfield Ohio M. M. Kaufman Fountain Square S. J. Lafferty & Sons Queensware Mitchell Brothers J. H. Mulholland J.H. Mulholland Dorsey Crane Albert Voorhees Harry Freet Warren Rikard Peter Rude Mr. Rude

Negro Baptist Rally To Boost State Mission Work

Negro Baptists of Atlanta plan a missionary rally at Ebernezer Baptist church corner Bell and Gilmer streets next Monday night. The event launches a series to raise funds and interest for the state mission. Speakers include Dr. W. W. Landrum Dr. John E. White Dr. H. L. Morehouse Rev. P. James Drayfant and Dr. E. Carter.

Ionary Ebernezer Church Negro Baptists of Atlanta Ebernezer Baptist Church Bell and Gilmer Streets W. W. Landrum First Baptist Church John E. White Second Baptist Church H. L., Morehouse American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York BE. R. Carter Friendship, Church,colored P. James Dryfant Wheat Street

Officers Installed in Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias

Public exercises last night at the Uniform Rank armory in Atlanta installed officers for Gate City Company No 5 and Columbian Company No 18. Major Charles Vittur presided installing and inspecting the battalion. Captain Hollingsworth and Gardner led the two companies with officers named including Hewing Pelot Steiner Barber Reeds and Harrison. Gardner presented Vittur a sword. Colonel H E Dibble attended. Refreshments followed as the flourishing Atlanta Uniform Bank showed strong growth and optimism.

Vittur Second Georgia Regiment Knights of Pythias East Alabama Street Charles Vittur Gate City Company No Olunial Company Gate City’ Company John ¥. Hollingsworth Ieutenant W. Hewing M. Hubanks Redorder Tom Thomason M.P. Harrison Cotoni Gardner Leutenat J. C. Pelot J. E. Steiner Régolier Barber Reeds Vittus H. E. Dibble Atlanta Second Georgia

Delaware Indians Appeal to Supreme Court Over Cherokee Land Suit

The Delaware Indian nation files notice of appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court from a Court of Claims ruling in a land dispute with the Cherokee Nation in Indiana Territory. Lands valued over 2 million dollars are in question, stemming from a 1867 agreement where Delawares bought 167 600 acres of land for 1 per acre and allegedly paid into Cherokee treasury. Bill Passed Second Reading in North Carolina as Watts inquiry bill moves forward with amendments rejected.

Washington United States Supreme Court Court of Claims Indiana Territory Kansas Intan Territory

Bankruptcy season sweeps Mississippi weak firms to wall

In Jackson on February 19 Special reports the bankruptcy season is now on as weak and tottering Mississippi firms are forced to the wall by anxious creditors due dates. February is the busy month. several insolvent firms have filed involuntary petitions this past week and many more display voluntary failures.

Mississippi Jackson Miss

Commissioners Hinges and Butts in Boxes and Casks

The document lists commodity classes and packaging terms for trade items including hinges and butts, pulley and tackle, meal and corn in various forms, cereal and food preparations, grits, hominy, sacks and barrels, and related hardware. It notes packaging requirements, quantities, and exemptions, with a dated provision making the rule effective after March 1, 1903, repealing earlier conflicting orders. Officials Spencer Flatkinson and Massey sign as chairman and secretary.

K. D Uoor K. D Spencer Flatkinson J.D. Massey

Gift Reported From Governor Boosts Soo Chow Mission

Jackson Mississippi February 19 Special Bishop Charles B Galloway reports a letter from Dr David L Anderson head of Methodist mission at Soo Chow university stating the governor of Soo Chow province donated 8000 to the university The envoy says the gift from the throne signals strong imperial backing for China missions and will spur further donations He notes eight thousand dollars are needed for dormitories and calls for more missionaries to meet rising demand.

China Soo Chow Soo Chow University Empire

Georgia fair directors urged to add bronco act by Texas guest

From Macon Georgia February 19 special a Texas tester Marlon L Hoberts formerly of Atlanta visits Macon to observe and advise on the state fair. He describes a bronco bucking and cattle roping prairie scene and suggests it be added to the fair attractions in Macon with interest from local residents.

Macon Texas Georgia Marlon L Hoberts Atlanta Lone Star State Roberta

Cowboys to Perform at Macon Fair With Untouched Horses

A letter notes a man in the region employing a home of cowboys who can bring a troupe to Macon for a low cost. The group would include plains horses never saddled and steers never touched by humans beyond branding. The letter is given to the fair's executive committee for consideration.

Roberta Macon

They Married on Fast Train in Georgia

On a passenger train near Waycross Georgia Dr W N Brown a Blackshear dentist and Miss Lelia Davis of Pierce county wed aboard a moving train at 40 miles an hour The ceremony was performed by BH Bird editor of The Blackshear Times and justice of the peace The couple had postponed the wedding then surprised friends by marrying on board the train they then continued to Savannah for their honeymoon The bride is the daughter of Mrs Jane Davis and the groom is a nephew of Dr Allan Brown of Waycross

South Georgia Waycross W. N. Brown Blackshear Mian Lelia Davis Pierce County BH. Z. Bird Blackshear Times Baptist Church Mies Davis Hoboken Dr. Brown Hdster Bird Savannah Jane Davis Allan Brown

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