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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1906

Page

12

Boyer Nominated President Amid Savannah Meeting

In Savannah this afternoon the Atlantic League reelects President Boyer as he pledges to overhaul local governance. A $1,500 salary for the treasurer and secretary is noted as part of the planned administration. a board of directors includes West, Starr, and Steiner among others.

Savannah Soin Atlantic Byer Tay Thithise Boyer Esa West Jacksonville C. SE D. Carr Steiner C. HH. Canksmett H. J. Starr J. D. Burdge C. W. Boyer Crooder Columbia W. EB. West Jpridge J. B. Lucy Charleston Ca' Carr Pinckney Steiner Auras H Stare Macon C. Weaver ME Finn Augusta Cobbla Jack Georgia Ifis Jackson Savanh Auguste

Polo Contest at Auditorim in Atlanta Debut Match

The first real polo game of the season unfolds tonight at the Flotsea auditorium. Teams Yanta and Macon meet amid expected large crowds as Atlanta shows growing interest in polo. Macon is said to boast the fastest club in the state. Atlanta has shown sharp practice in recent days.

Theason Flotsea Yanta Macon Atlanta D Até

Atlanta Directors Elect Manager For Coming Baseball Season

The board of directors of the Pinta Bareball Association met at the Austell building to approve the manager selection for the coming season. Billy Smith was named manager after a reported satisfactory business report and plans for enlarged facilities at the park. Turnstiles and a special pass gate were proposed, with work on the park to be pushed to completion.

Pinta Bareball Association Billy Smitat Austell Smith Ponce de Leon

Tennessee court voids race betting ban case likely to reach Supreme Court

Nashville January 5 Turfmen cheer as Judge William Hart declares the state betting prohibition unconstitutional. He quashes indictments against William Gerat Jr and William Hayes for violations at Cumberland Park, aligning with Shelbyville ruling and setting up a state supreme court review on licensed versus unlicensed track legality.

Nashville Fenn Ten- Nessee William Hart Criminal Court Davidson William Gerat, Jr William Hayes

Withdrawal of B. C. Cassels from the firm at TM Yow Company

R. C. Cassels of HB M Yow Company withdraws from the firm effective January 1 1906. The business will be continued by remaining members at the same stand E M Yow Co to assume liabilities and control all assets. Cassels will stay with H M Yow Co until January 31.

B. C. Cassels Yow Company R. C. Cassels HB. M. Yow Company E. M. Yow Co Mr.Cassels H. M. Yow Co EM. Yow Co

League formed for new sport in Atlanta area

At a YMCA meeting in Atlanta representatives from several institutions launched The Atlanta Basket Ball League. The organizing committee Weems Davis and Randle will arrange schedules with likely two sections, eight teams total, and games to be held at the Atlanta Athletic Club the YMCA and perhaps Stone Mountain. Tech plans a campus basketball court to provide better practice facilities.

Young Men's Christan Association Atlanta Basket Ball League Coke Davis Atlanta Athletic Club Weems Peacock

Fiske University Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary

Nashville January 5 Fiske University marks its 40th with three events. Tonight H H Proctor addresses Dear Old Fiske while Booker T. Washington is slated for tomorrow night and A F Beard delivers Sunday talk. The school lists six departments, 450 students, 35 acre campus, eleven professors, and a 27 state reach.

Washington Proctor Nashville Fiske Universi Ty H. H. Proctor Fiske Booker T. Washington A.F. Beard D.D American Missionary Association Siske University

Three Favorites Win at New Orleans Fair Grounds

Chub Guiding Star and Ruth W. win as favorites at New Orleans fair grounds on January 5. Unruly fourth race with jostling and crowding, Deceitful Lady falls, Peter Becker rider unseated. Favorable weather, slow track, notable finishes in multiple races and full entry list for today.

New Orleans C@hub Guiding Star Ruth W Fair Grounds Guilding Star Q'Nell Peter Becker Moreland Cloud Affrey Chub Bewell Feight Henry Cherry Bouvier Extol Arabo Caahier Ghauncey Olcott Colonist Creole Girl Hayes Hiss Spears Stoner Hill Sewell Toinette Deux Temps Lady Ruther Ewel Marvin New Freeman Tighoway Kienck Buxom Wizard King Remington Menken Santa Gusane Mahogany Safeguard Bedelli Bishop Weed W. Mcffee McWilliama WW. Robbina Rauce Whip- Perwill Lady Ray Tuoricate Pretorius Jade Gallant Bea Voyage Allbert Fallona Dr. den Gay Adelaide Hannibal Bey Baywood Bitter Hand Gypsy King Stockwood Atrena Lady Chiswick Marvel P Verbosity Lena J. Deviltrea Delmore Bitter Brown Hocus Pocus Bullfinch Lucky Charm King Cole Reildmore Jerry Lynch Regent Goldblatt Novena Dollada Monoca Tartan Louretta Pepper Dixon Escutcheon Cougin Kate Lois Goldsmith Lady Vagshit la Sorciere Calbash Plater Jim McVicker Automaster Wedgewood Dr. Hart Dave Sommers Colonel White Bonnie Prince Char Ye Charley Thompson Atwood Arsenal P. Mayberry Hamilcar Consuelle Sincerity Belle Joe Tes Ber

Five Years for a Drme Pardoned in Ohio

Governor Herrick granted final pardons to Jesse McGregor of Columbiana County and William Crawford of Champaign County on condition of abstinence from liquor. McGregor, who had five years already served for a murder offense after an 1894 life sentence, had been paroled in 1899 then jailed again in 1901 for violating temperance. Crawford was serving eighteen months for pocket picking.

Columbus Ohio Herrick Jesse McGregor Columbiana County William Crawford Champaign County McGregor Yourder Hushnell Wea Crawford

Savannah Banks to Merge with Citizens Bank

Southern bank directors vote to accept Citizens' offer to take over its stock. Merger likely within one or two months. Citizens' stockholders receive 256 cash or Citizens' stock at 200 per share plus cash difference. Mills B. Lane S. B. Adams and S. B. Palmer elected to Southern's board, all tied to Citizens' bank.

Savannah Southern Bank Citizens’ Bank Southern Mills B. Lane B. Adama B. Palmer Cltizens’ Bank

Wood famine grips Batonton as wood price rises

In Batonton Georgia January 5 the town faces a wood shortage not from scarcity but due to forests being cut and hauled farther. Prices have risen about one third in two months as residents abandon open fireplaces and coal stoves gain ground. Farmers' Union elects Elbert county officers with J J Brown to lead this year, succeeding J Y Swift who had a strong record last year.

Batonton Igat Farmers’ Union Fiberton Elbert Equity J. J. Brown Thie Union J.Y. Swift

Southern Business College attracts 52 new students in January

The Southern Short Hand and Business University reopened January 2 to enroll 52 new pupils in the first week, with nearly 300 students daily. The college touts thorough stenography and bookkeeping training, Atlanta Spirit and strong demand for graduates, amid 65 typewriters and 1000 positions projected for 1905. Call or write for catalog to enroll.

Dogra Southern Shorthand and Business University Great School Busineas Atlanta South Achgol Georgia Southern C. Briscole L. W.arnold

Two Falls Mark City Park Steeplechase Card

At City Park in New Orleans on January 6 two steeplechase riders fell as Chanlay and Sweet Jane faltered. Pierce and McHugh were uninjured. Race results list Ben Heywood winning the first race and Granada taking the third, with multiple entrants and city park entries detailed for all seven races.

New Orleans City Park Chanlay Sweet Jane Pierce McHugh Perrett Knight Lionel Archibald Lord Radnor Dupee Redlands C. Johnson Chanley Lula Young Rush Reuben Granada Nicol French Nun Wishard Don Yonso Keustis Sweet Flavia Mini Point Prince of Pless Tichimingo Gentian Kingsmere Nical Polly Kim Jack Donn Wennessy Bekien Water Dog Quinn Bradyren Monochord Adare J. Jones April Bhower Morrison Lythetist the Don Gus Lanka Planet Modred Lau Presentation Bhi Knight Fiasva Dundall Merces Hert Deravan Alma Dufour D. Hall Ballestrome J. Jone To & Secon Haz Sheehan Gold

Swimming Tourney Opens in New York City February 22

Amateur Athletic Union swimming and water polo championship set to begin February 22 at the New York Athletic Club natatorium in New York City. Entries are already in from nearly every major U S athletic club, with H J Handy the Chicago Central M C A champion slated to face top East competitors.

New York Amateur Athletic Union of the United States New York Athletic Club United H. J. Handy Chicago Central ¥. M. C. A

Georgia town hails hanging in murder case

Beldaville Georgia January 6 special report says Will Aiken a Black man was hanged by Sheriff Edwards at 12 40 pm for murdering his son. Aiken denied the crime to the end claiming he welcomed death and urged the Sheriff to meet him in heaven. It marks a decade since the last Tatnall Had a hanging.

Beldaville Will Aiken Edwards Aiken Tatnall

RICH EDGE RESTS IN FULTON JAIL AFTER SHOOTING CHARGE

Rich Edge is resting in Fulton county jail after being shot by Night Operator Travis at the Hapeville depot. Edge, who claims Travis shot him during a tense exchange, has been charged with being the man who attempted to kill the operator. Edge’s family and supporters insist on his innocence, while a warrant for Travis charging assault with intent to murder has been sworn out by Edge’s uncle.

Edge Hapeville Bailwey Rich Edge Travis Hapevs Fulton County Young Edge Seville Moscow Clayton Eage Travia Z. I. Edge Ric Edge Grandma Rom

Cruiser Chicago Arrives in Franco San Francisco

The cruiser Chicago flagship of the Pacific squadron arrived in Franco San Francisco yesterday after a cruise to the Hawaiian islands. The warship will remain until about January 18 when it is expected to cruise to Santa Barbara.

Franco San Francisco Chicago Pacific Squadron Hawaiian Islands Santa Barbara

Free Full Size Dollar Package Man Medicine Feee

Advertisement for Man Medicine offering a free full size package via mail from Interstate Remedy Co. No payment or receipts required. Claims to cure nervous debility and vitality issues and restore strength. Addressed to Detroit Michigan reader at 46 Luck Building.

Interstate Remedy Co Luck Building Detroit Mich

Cincinnati Women Club Appeals to Roosevelt on Hanging

An appeal by the Cincinnati Women’s Club seeks to save Mrs. Autoisiette Talla from execution in New Jersey on January 14. The group questions whether a woman should be hanged for defending her honor and notes a double hanging involving Jerry Hossa planned for the same day.

Cincinnati Women’s Club Carr _ ted Roosevelt Jemen Barah M Siewers Tolla Abe Sturder Mercér Olla Jerry Hossa

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