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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
9
The City Tax books are now open for making City Tax returns. CG. D. MEADOR, J. H. EWING, J. L. HARRISON, Assessors and Receivers.
An advertisement proclaims the secret of beauty is health and the ability to digest and assimilate proper amounts of food. It asserts Tutt's Liver Pills are an absolute cure for sick headache dyspepsia malaria constipation and related ailments.
The Young Women's Christian Association basketball team from Savannah has agreed to play the Atlanta five in Atlanta. The venue is undecided though the Young Women's group will not use the YMCA gym due to its small size. The Savannah outfit expects to win and believes they will triumph in the upcoming contest.
A Rountree, tried in the past two weeks by the superior court on a charge of murdering John by shotgun after a city telephone work, was convicted today of murder with a recommendation for mercy. The jury delivered the verdict this morning at 10 oclock, setting the punishment at life or as law dictates.
Cincinnati report states the Memphis club must fulfill its agreement to play the New York Nationals on March 25 or compensate New York for damages from cancellation. The commission also denied reinstatement for Players F C Relsing Thomas Owens Otto Denninger and John Hayden for breaching contracts. The Babb dispute was not sustained. New York proved proper payment by a canceled check.
The W. and A B B and N C and St T By announce tickets to Louisville and return for 13.55 on February 24 25 and 26 with final limit March 4 1906. Open to public via W. and A B R out of Atlanta. Sleep ing car reservations available. call Bell Phones 169 or 215. Charles E Harman General Passenger Agent.
A Baltimore school teacher recalled asking a pupil what distinguished Texas, and the pupil answered that Texas is the largest state in the United States. The remark reflects a humorous take on geography education and regional pride.
New Orleans February 2 Shenandoah and Baleshead won as public faves at the Fair Grounds. The third and fourth races produced close finishes with Sewell aboard and Jack Martin pushing hard. Weather fine track heavy. notable race results include Shenandoah in the first race and Lady Navarre in the fourth.
At New Orleans City Park on February 21 three of seven races went to Corrigan horses. Creel and Goldie were favored in several events with Ingolthrift also winning. Notable finishes include First Race won by Ann yin over Misa Jordan and Henry of Franstamar. Sixth Race headlined by Spendthrift Helen victory. Goldie wins Seventh Race with Mer ry Acre and Kiemmwoord placing second and third.
Columbus Ga February 2 Special Dr F M Gordy announces as a candidate for the state senate from the twenty fourth district comprising Muscogee, Warren and Effingham counties. He is named as one of the leading Democrats in the area and faces strong opposition in the race to represent the district.
Atlanta manager Billy Smith pursues a thirteenth pitcher while negotiating with a former Brooklyn player free to sign elsewhere. Sparks asks about his release, Smith plans cuts from a 33-man roster, and Atlanta eyes possible trades as the team begins the season with four home games and a heavy road schedule. News from New Orleans covers the Southern League meeting and scheduling disputes.
Historic timetable fragment lists multiple trains connecting Atlanta, Birmingham, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Florida. Pullman sleeping cars, day coaches, and dining service appear on routes to Cincinnati, Birmingham, Memphis, Kansas City, and Raleigh with through connections to Washington and New York.
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