Bill Smith Eyes Smiths Trail for Crackers Exhibition Plan
Washington report says Billy Smith of the Crackers plans two exhibition games in Atlanta against the Rochester club April 7 and 8. He discusses potential additions Musser Boehling and Long, and notes Buck Becker may be more valuable to bring back.
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Washington
Billy Smith
The
Crackers
Claire Griffith
Senators
Atlanta
Rochester
Tommy McMillan
Wid Conroy
Jack Lelvrit
Musser and
Boehling
Atlante
Becker
Elf
All-Southern Stars Win Game
Iyallas Texas January 1 An all star southern football team defeated a Texas dominated team 26 to 0 using mainly old style football. Players from Vanderbilt Nova ney Alabama Mississippi and Southwestern Presbyterian contributed touchdowns and key plays. Cahall uthwestern Presbyterian scored twice along with Morrison and Hardage of Vanderbilt. Neely Cheape and You Tre were standout performers.
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Iyallas
Texas
Southern
Southwestern College
Vanderbilt
Nuvaney
Alabama
Mississippi
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Cahall
Uthwestern Presbyterian University
Morrison
Hardage
Aunt Neely
Cheape
Sewanee
You Tre
Christian Brothers’ College
St. Louis
Former Atlantan Tours Gun Shoot in Sunny South Handicap
J F Terry a former Atlantan representing Remington Arms Metallic Cartridge Co of Houston Texas travels to the sunny south handicap shoot set for January 27 to 30. The event is billed as the greatest of its kind in the region with high hopes for strong showing from Southern entrants. In St Louis this date Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion from Cleveland faced Olle Kirk a local fighter but the bout was halted in the second round to protect the local contender.
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J. F. Terry
Remington Armswhion Metallic Cartridge Company
Flouston
Texas
South
St. Louis
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Olle Kirk
Theaters attractions in Atlanta stage week review
The Lyric offers In Old Kentucky to strong local notice with famed cast and dramatic moments. Baby Mine showcases Marjorie Cortland’s athletic feats as Olympic potential ad yesteryear. Everywoman at the Atlanta draws crowds with a 144-piece company and London success. Adelaide Thurston returns with The Love Affair while Keith Vaudeville at the Grand promises a varied bill with top acts.
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Old Kentucky
the Lyric
Lyric Theater
Baby Mine
Uyrie
Marjorie Cortland
Miss Cortland
Sweden
United States
Sinabeur
Everywoman
Atlanta
Henry W. Savage
London
Adelaide Thurston
Ansother
Miss Thurston
Charleston
Birmingham
Keith
Grand
Alf Grant
Ethel Hoag
Four Flormonds
Tales of the Diamond Umpire Owens Faces Baseball Fame
Umpire Owens, famed for his National and American association days, rose from bush league grit to major league consideration under Harry Pulliam. His bold stance on pay sparked anecdotes with Hans Wagner, who recalls a heated second base exchange.
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W. G. Evans
Owens
Lees
American Association
Harry Pulliam
Mannors
Pulliam
Pul-lam
Eee
Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
Wagner
Teague
Halley
Comet
Southern League Managers New Year Promises
A Chattanooga Times piece lists humorous New Year resolutions from Southern League managers. Kid Elberfeld vows to fool umpires and influence players, Billy Smith aims to quit profane habits, Bill Schwartz pledges to curb chewing tobacco, Mique Finn vows restraint, Johnny Dobbs promises to manage without fuss, Bill Bernhard plans less talking on game days, Charley Frank intends to avoid beer, and Carlton Molesworth seeks a seat on the bench.
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Kid Elberfeld
Thunder
Bill Bernhard
Charley Frank
Carlton Molesworth
Chattanooga Times
Wilson calls 13 his lucky number in 1913 start
Princeton dispatch notes President elect Wilson praising the number 13 as lucky. It appears in his life figures with 13 letters in his name and 13 as a birth year theme, and mentions electoral events on January 13 plus his 13th presidency linkage. The Wilson family planned to stay home on the first day of the year.
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Wilson
Princeton
N.J
Woodrow Wilson
Picton
Wison
Almost $19 million spent in 1912 tuberculosis fight
New York led state expenditures with 5.16 million while Pennsylvania and Massachusetts followed. The fourth annual expenditures report shows total anti tuberculosis funding at nearly 19 million in 1912, a 4.5 million rise from 1911, with most funds from public sources.
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New York
United States
National Association For the
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Colorado
Publc
Ilinois
Militia Strength, Navy and Artillery Show Changes in U S Forces
Washington reports the annual militia inspection shows 9 142 officers and 112 710 enlisted in the organized militia, with infantry totaling 6 216 officers and 91 620 enlisted. Brigadier General Mills notes better arms and training but cites artillery shortages and uneven rifle proficiency across states.
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Washington
United States
T. Mills
Division of Militia Affairs
Milittia
Millis
Mis
Crime in Atlanta rises in report to police chief
A year end report to Chief of Police Newport Sanford from Detective Head says Atlanta crime increased. It cites 3 arrests and 411 convictions in 1812, burglary up to 77 from 34, with theft and pawnshop losses totaling 1,826 persons and about 94 800.93 dollars recovered.
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Atlanta
Newport Sanford
Fearesuy
Not the Same Goldstein Poles apart police court confusion
J H Goldstein a grocer at 167 Loyecator Street told The Constitution he is not the same Goldstein fined for short weights in police court. He says many callers mistaken him for the man tried in court and he has since been contacted by numerous people seeking clarification.
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Goldstein
J. H. Guldstein
Loyecator Street
Constitution
Guidstein
Market Prices and Provisions from the South Central Markets
Corrected grocery and provision prices list fruits vegetables and meats with details for apples oranges celery lemons peppers okra and eggs. Regional market data from Texas Georgia and Kansas City report cattle hogs sheep and dairy prices, with mixed movement and holiday closures in London and New York markets.
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Florida
Carter Leaves Education Board
ER. V. Carter, a seventh ward school board member, sent his resignation to Mayor Winn citing press of business. The board will consider the action next meeting while Mayor Winn and others seek to have him rescind and continue for another term.
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ER. V. Carter
Seventh Ward
Pie
Winn
Carter
Daley
Mr. Carter
Snapping Shoals Electric Car Line Extension Proposed
The Georgia Railroad and Electric Company plans to complete a line to Stone Mountain and proposes a further extension from Stone Mountain to Conyers and Snapping Shoals. Interested parties should address J. B. Spencer care of the Constitution.
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Snapping Shoals
Georgia Railroad and Electric Company
Stone Mountain
Conyers and
J. B. Spencer
Care Constitution
Atlantic Live Stock Market Prices
Quotations from the current week show Good to choice steers 1,000 to 1,200 pounds at 82.2% to $3.70, 500 to 1,000 pounds at $5.00 to $5.75, and medium to good steers 700 to 850 pounds at $4.50 to $5.00. Beef cows 800 pounds fetch $4.00 to $4.75, medium to good cows 700 to 800 pounds $3.75 to $4.00, and helfers 60 to 86 pounds $4.00 to $4.50. Hog prices include prime hogs 160–200 pounds $7.85 to $7.60, good butcher hogs 140–160 pounds $7.10 to $7.36, and light pigs 80–100 pounds $8.50 to $8.73. Fat-run cattle in yards showed better assortments for this time of year. light fed steers sold readily, and medium to good butcher cows and helfers were in demand while plain cattle sold slowly.
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Ghul Wes
Agisssy Grocery Company
Diemund
Alderney
Ideal
Armond Hammer
Keganda
Royal
Aorsford’s
Lenox
Polo
Gola Mina
Fatty
Grandma
Maraboy
Senaation
Star Navy
Battle Az Gravely
Sabaap
Sweepatshes
KR. J. R
Brown's Mule
Franklin Cigar
Bob
Bon Ami
Pearlinn
Mall
Frida
Chicago
Jamia
Ile
Texas
Western
Kansas City
Louisville
St. Louis
New York
Prirea
W. HL White, Jr
White Provision Company
Will you marry me for love yes if I chant do any better
A brief comic exchange from The Boston Transcript notes a modern maid asked to marry for love responding with a witty line about improving her chant, reflecting light social humor of the era.
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The
Boston Transcript
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