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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1904

Page

12

Parks Elected to School Board in City Council Session

In a lively afternoon session yesterday Council elected John J. Parks to the board of education from the fourth ward. The special tax committee report was adopted and the January apportionment sheet approved. A special committee was named to examine the books of the Georgia Railway and Electric.

Wunry Parshal John Parks Board of Education Georgia Railway and Electric

City council votes on banks as deposits and elects Parkes

The council adopted the bank list as city depositories and elected John S. Parkes to fill the fourth ward board of education seat. Officials discussed hospital matters, road improvements, and a tax committee report that modified insurance disclosure requirements for merchants. Mayor Howell urged adoption of Amorous committee recommendations.

John S&s. Parks Hollamt Councl Board of Cohidation Suicceed Hamilton Douglas Terry Bruce M. M. Turner John & Parkes Howell John 8 Parkes Holland Parks Terry and Garardeza Eugene M. Mitchell Kjiman Terrell Douglas Countlimean Quillian Special Amarousia Harwell Amorous

City Councils Hear Tax and Charter Reform Proposals

The session debated the large unreturned tax fund and adopted amended export measures. A roster system for school children and guardians was ordered, and a charter change to elect the city marshal by council was proposed. A depot grading dispute prompted a probe, while a three-member committee was set to audit Georgia Railway finances for 1903. Other measures included a memorial site for General Bedford Forrest and extending business license filing deadlines.

Quillian Wes Alderman Inman Opn Longino Terry Sims Hynds The Georgia Railway Atlanta Councilmsan Holland M. M Turner Charley Turner Peters James A Anderson Bruce Hynda Nat Je Bedford Forrest

Nelson to Try for Mile Record in Florida Races

Jos Nelson, a noted bicyclist, plans a week or two of attempts to beat Charlie Murphy’s 1 mile record of 67 46 set behind a train. The effort will use a straightaway between Daytona and Ormond, Florida, where automobile races are held. He will be paced by a Fed Devil or a 14 horsepower motor.

Jos Nelson Charlie Murphy Daytonia Ormond Fla

Soldiers advance on rebel fort at Puerto Plata

Puerto Plate January 20 seven hundred government troops push toward Santiago as rebels cling to the capital stronghold. The recapture details show an American warship coordinated attacks and a 100 man landing to secure surrender of the fort to General Cespedes. Criminal docket sessions follow with cases argued in Bibb and Haralson counties.

Puerto Plate Santo Domingo Santiago Puerto Plata United States Gordes Morales Jiminez Cespedes

Prescription Prices Alter by Small Amounts in Market

Small shifts in drug pricing show prescriptions edging slightly lower or higher by a few cents. Consumers observe minor changes in cost for common medications as pharmacies adjust margins and suppliers set prices.

Cycle riders seek return of League control to racing

At the next annual meeting of the League of American Wheelmen in Boston a rider will present the group to reclaim bicycle racing for the league from the National Cycling Association. Riders complain that promoters control fame and pay and can weaponize reputations while limits on pace and motor use hinder competition. Walthour may back the move, aided by access to top French motors.

League of American Wheelmen Boston United States Thei National Cycling Association Ik Fe Walthour League of American Motora France

Eastman's Famous Kodaks Offer Free Trial

Eastman’s Famous Kodaks and late improvements advertised with full films and developers. Free trial offer invites readers to send for details to Eastman’s address at 14 Whitehall Street, via oc.

Eastman Kodaks Hedeke Whiehall Street

Dr Toepel Publishes Eight Pamphlets On Physical Culture

Dr Theodore Toepel physical director of Atlanta public schools has published eight pamphlets and one manual on physical culture. The set contains 388 lessons with notes and forty two illustrations. He plans to distribute the program to all Georgia schools and then the southern states.

Theodore Toepel Atlanta Educational Publishing Company Toepel

All Scarlet Wins at New Orleans Meet Amid Track Records

New Orleans January 20 Scarlet Ascension and Major Mansir were the winning favorites as Ascension shaved the six furlong track record to 1 12 1-6. Mra Frank Foster was left at the post in the first race, Bahana Cream disqualified for fouling Mias Home, and All Scarlet led the two year olds from start to finish. Lioga broke a leg in the fifth race and was destroyed, Ida Penzance injured after contacting the fence. Weather clear, track fast. First race six and one half furlongs Neither One won, Banana Cream second. Second race two year olds three furlongs All Scarlet won, Fair Calypso second. Third race selling six furlongs Ben Howard won. Fourth race six furlongs Ascension second, Mine third. Fifth race selling six and a half furlongs Over Again won. Sixth race selling Major Mansir won with Stonewall second. Today’s entries at New Orleans listed for six races.

New Orleans All Scarlet Ascension Major Mansir Frank Foster Bahana Cream W. Hicks Banana Cream Robbins Miss Hume Hos Higeins Miladi Love Callahan Little Pesarla Pauling Meyera Margery Gaffney Pearl Scan Ben Howard Wwiler Emigre H Philips Robbing Jove Amorous Seagraves Chanley Bncer Urchin Fullery Yon Sadducee McCafferty Morning Star Hl Phillips Mine 1 Mbomombo ThorneVcroft the Guardsman Higgins Annie Max W Hennessy Mayor Johnson H_ Phillips Gus Lanka Ram Tioga Major Manair Gannon Stonewall F Fisher Booster Hayward Hunter Baronet Larry Wilt Georgia Gardner Snow Cap Tribune Responsive Zama Our Lillie Lady Thirstle Trossachs Algonquin Short Cake Codex Onyx II Feronia Star and Garter Havel Felix Bard Birdwood Young Jesse Clangor Port Warden Haven Run Pirate Lady Brockaway Joe Goss Parisienne

Claude wins Oakland mile in coast comeback

At Oakland California on January 20 Claude the Derby winner ended a string of defeats by taking the mile handicap. Weather was clear and the track heavy with Fossil and Falconbridge placing behind Claude who had beaten them earlier this winter. Other race results include Flaneur winning seven furlongs in the first race and Peggy ONeill taking the purse in the second. Hainault and Claude also figured in the morning card with Claude later winning the mile handicap in the fourth race.

San Francisco Claude Oakland Fossil Falconbridge Flaneur Hildebrand Optimo Foley Sugden Bell el Pilar Doreen Tamm Mento the Miller Chip Peggy O'Neill Larsen Henry Ach Burns Golden Idol Martin Pirella Tarbaby Calcmate Goomy Gus Neva Lee Dixelle Hainault Kunz Muresca Nervator H_ Bennett Albemarle Kermit Alta Peggy

Golf Match at Piedmont Between Tilson and Angier Captains

A Saturday golf game at Piedmont links begins at 2 pm with teams captained by Tilson and Angier. The event draws many players from the city club and features matchups including Goddard, Hin, Dargat, Tyler Humphrey, Clark, Moore, Langston, Whimer, Austin, Holland, and Henderson among others.

Tilson Angier Saturn Aeanoon Gie Piedmont Golf Links Followa Tilson Goddard Angler Hin Clay Aes Dargat Tyler Humphrey Knight Colville Moore Langston Whimer Clarke Austin Holland U. Atkingon Hammona Beam Henderson Whitesides von Landingham Foreman H Stockdell Bae Wee Harper Brine Robinson EL Atkinson Eos Oe Byrd

Race Day Odds and Winners From Oakland Fixture

Seven furlongs yielded wins for Expedient at 4 to 1 and Dungannon at 40 to 1 while Time and Military Man claimed thirds. The card lists multiple horses with weights and odds, including Yormaster 2 to 1 and Theon among entries, with thoroughbred names across six races and selling events at Oakland.

Three Trains a Day to Florida via Central of Georgia

Winter tourist tickets on sale via Central of Georgia Railway offering three daily trains to Florida. The DAY EXPRESS from Atlanta departs 7 50 am for Jacksonville with a Chicago and Florida Limited service including day coach Pullman sleepers observation library car and dining car arriving Jacksonville 6 46 pm and St Augustine 9 25 pm. The DIXIE FLYER departs Atlanta 9 pm arriving Jacksonville 4 30 am. Tickets available from W H Fogg at 18 Wall St Atlanta GA.

Florida Central of Georgia Railway

Ascot card features Princess Tulane top in maidens race

At Ascot Los Angeles January 20 Colonel Bogey and Greenock were favored. Princess Tulane won the first maiden, with Sliver Fir second and Seaforth third. Six races listed with various prices and horses including Lauretta Phillipa, Judge Napton, Japalak Edu tate, and Nat Goodwin among entrants.

Constipation Relief Ad Promises Quick Elixir at Drug Stores

When you Are Constipated One dose of Morley's Lemon Elixir will bring prompt relief without any unpleasant effects. At all drug stores.

Morley

Standard Diaries Sold at Miller Co 1904

The Miller Company at 308 Filleta Street offers diaries for 1904. Limited stock advertised for customers seeking personal organizers and calendar aids.

Tne M. Miller Co Rletta St

Lawless gang terrorizes St Stephens area in Alabama

A letter from St Stephens Alabama reports a self styled Dalton gang terrorizing nearby communities in Washington County. The group allegedly burned a turpentine mill and a sawmill, fired on the home of Daniel Grimes and his family, burned two negro churches, and menaced Grimes with a death penalty if he did not leave. One arrest was made not named, with a preliminary trial planned.

Mobile Ala St Stephens Ala Bigbee Washington County Dalton Bovkin & Boswell Daniel Grimes Grimes Joseph Anderson St Stephens Fortsmouth

Pure Food Bill Passes House in Rising Vote

Washington January 20 The house passed the Hepburn pure food bill 201 to 68. Amendments failed to alter the bill which fixes purity standards for foods and drugs and bans interstate commerce in adulterated goods. It enlarges the bureau of chemistry into the bureau of foods to inspect interstate and foreign products. The secretary of agriculture may hire chemists inspectors and staff for enforcement. The house adjourned.

Washington Howe Bureau of Chemistry Bureau of Foods Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of the Treasury

Blanchard Nomination Seen In Louisiana Race

New Orleans January 20 A ruling on yesterday’s primary leaves Blanchard apparently nominated for governor with a city majority near 3000. The attorney generalship in doubt between Reid and Guion, possibly requiring second races for auditor and treasurer. Jaestremski is not yet declared for governor and the rest of the ticket remains unsettled with Foster as Unite Btates senator.

Louisiana New Orleans Bentween Blanchard Jaestremski Blanchard

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