Local Tennis Roundup First Round Results
First round saw Gerter Jr defeat Tom Wilson and Ary Ashe top J K Orr by default Frank Fimm beat Grover Miduie rouka by default Porter beat N Johnson 64 62 Second round Marlon Brittain defeat EH Ramspeck by default Smith beat Roft Simms 6 0 6 0 Pearcy beat Ralph Ragan 63 Grant defeated Marton Brittain in third round Doubles results show Jennings and Ashe 6 3 6 1 Porter Reynolds 6 4 6 2 Matthews and a Lan defeated Gard ner and Gardner 6 4 6 2 Ragan and Clarke defeated Chauncey Smith and Douglas 6 3 6 1 Schedule for this afternoon includes Lerpen McMillan William Matthews and Harry Ashe in singles and Orr Ramspeck versus Spratt Simms in doubles with Pimm Johnson versus F Simms Crensheer LeMian Matthews versus Porter Reynolds Smith and Mansfield versus Jennings and Ashe
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Gerter Jr
Tom Wilson
Ary Ashe
J K Orr
Frank Fimm
Grover Miduierouka
Porter
N Johnson
Marlon ‘Grittain
EH Ramspe
Defoult
Smith
Roft Simms
Pearcy
Ralph Ragan
Bimm
W J Simmons
OM Grant
Jennings
Hound
Gm Grant
Marton Brittain
Lerpen McMillan
William Matthews
Harry Ashe
Pamoese
Pan
Orr
Ramspeck
Spratt and
Simomont
Johnson
F. Simms
Crensheer
LeMian
Matthews
Reynolas Smith
Mansfield
Ashe
Champion Williams Defends His Title in New Orleans Bout
New Orleans June 20 Williams of Baltimore defended his bantamweight title in a ten round no-decision bout with Pete Herman of New Orleans. A newspaper decision gave Williams seven rounds to Herman two with one draw. The fast action saw Williams dominating, while Herman absorbed heavy punishment and protested a seventh round foul which the referee did not sanction.
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New Orleans
Kid Williams
Baltimore
America
Pete Herman
New Orleana
Williams
Herman
Willams
Local baseball scorecard highlights from Georgia series
Madison defeats Washington 3 to 2 in ragged action as Porter Nicholson Perryman and Stgne star for Washington Madison edges closer to series win. Dawson bests Columbus 7 to 3 with Turner Jones for Columbus and Slappey Monahan for Dawson. Millen beats Tennille 4 to 3 in 10 innings on solid defense and key hits by Knight Deckle and Durham. Titton tops Rochelle 9 to 2 as Titton Richards Smith and Banker deliver six errors and late hits.
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Washington
Mdes
Teries
Madison Porter
Nicholson
Washington Perryman
Stgne
Dawson
Coumbus
Columbus
Turner
Jones
Columbus Slappey
Monahan
Roosevelt Foe to G. O. P. Bosses and Tariff Reform
A Progressive critique charges Roosevelt with battling GOP bosses and a tariff policy blamed for hurting workers and small businesses. It argues for a strong anti trust program, a nonpartisan tariff commission, and federal action to curb monopolies while promoting cooperation among labor, farmers, and honest businessmen.
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Turle
Pare
Amon Wyc
Senate
Democratic Party
States Rights
When Roosevelt Loved Senator Boies Penrose in 1912
Collected remarks from Pittsburg about Theodore Roosevelt and Boies Penrose, detailing party alliances and leadership tensions. The letter references Roosevelt endorsing Taft, Roosevelts stance on convention rules, and Penrose’s defense of Republican strategy. The record notes earlier 1908 and 1912 political machinations in Pennsylvania and national party dynamics.
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Pittsburg
United States
Boies Penrose
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Burglars Battle Officer At Harmony Club Raid
In Savannah Georgia a break in at the Harmony Club, a Jewish social club, ended with officers arresting two burglars. The assailants struck a policeman, left him for dead, then were repelled when he recovered and rallied with aid from fellow officers. One burglar, a club employee, and another man were taken into custody. Cham Bane cigars and $50 were reported missing.
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Savannah
Lune
Harmony Club
Cham Bane
Alent
Decatur Considers Oakhurst Annexation as City Talks Advance
Decatur GA June 30. Oakhurst seeks admission to Decatur and the city council leans toward approval. If approved, Oakhurst would gain services such as graded schools and better fire protection while Decatur would gain taxable territory and stronger finances. Details to be discussed at the council meeting this week. The report also notes federal court actions involving Annie Stoe and others tied to the White Slave Act and related pardons.
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Decatur Ga
Oakhurst
Decatur
Council of
Decatur Council
Queries Answered and Baseball Rules Q A
The sporting editor answers July schedules for Memphis Nashville and Chattanooga on large grounds with dates listed. Questions cover whether a ball delivered with a second ball over the fence can be played or restarted after rain and the 30 minute wait rule can be waived, plus a first base tag play where the runner is forced or not and whether a fielder can throw to second with a non forced runner.
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Willndeavor
Dith Jemison Sporting Bator the
Constitution
Memphis Sashville
Chattanooga
Erx Chattanooga
Memphis
der Jemison
Jamison
Conner
Big Six Plazers Clubs Baseball Standings
Summary of a chaotic OCR table listing players such as Enisely Bhem Carroll Bam Bee McCormick and Montie Holland from teams like Atlanta and Chattanooga. Includes numbers that appear to be games played hits runs and averages, with unclear formatting but suggesting a league or club standings snapshot.
Unclear International Scores and Team Names
Fragmented OCR text lists many unconnected team names and locations with mixed spellings. It appears to reference multiple leagues and matches, but readable results or dates are absent, making precise reporting impossible from the provided fragment.
A Fan's Suggestion to End the Jinx in Atlanta Baseball
A letter from LB Righter argues the Braves can win the pennant if McConnell bats fourth and the lineup is arranged by hitters while pitchers work in regular rotation. He claims Atlanta has a better team than Chattanooga and predicts the jinx will lift with a balanced order and steady pitching.
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Atlanti
Chattanoogas
Atlanta
McConnell
Harrell Released by Memphis Club After Nashville Start
Mike Harrell pitcher formerly with the Athletics was released by Memphis today after starting against Nashville Won day. Harrell had been with Mall this season and was batted out of the box.
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Memphis
Mike Harrell
Athletics
Harrell
Nashville
Rumler to Report to Montgomery Club
Birmingham Alabama June 30 specials report that Rumler will join the St Louis Browns club if waivers are secured He is expected to be used as an outfielder and the Bills hope Lively Day and a return to form boost the lineup The Barons catcher Diggeson will miss the game due to a thumb injury and McDonald a leg injury is listed as expected to play tomorrow afternoon
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Bobby Gilks
Memphis
Cataher Humler
Louus Brown
Billiken
Rumler
Lively
Day
Billikens
Flo
Cleveland
D Igessor
Thea Barons
McDonald
Virginia club confirms sale of Tiny Graham to Reds
Bay Graham of Roangay club announced this afternoon that the Roanoke club had sold Tiny Graham to the Cincinnati Nationals. The exact price was not disclosed but is believed substantial. Graham has batted well over 300 this season.
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Virginia
Roanoke
Cincinnati
Nationals
Tiny Graham
Graham
Lieut Governor Bilbo on Trial for Bribery
In Jackson Mississippi June 36 the trial of Theodore Bilbo lieutenant governor opens with Steve Castleman as principal witness for the state. Castleman testifies Bilbo urged moving to close up a county plan and that Hobbs acted as Bilbo’s messenger. Bilbo pleads not guilty as Hobbs is indicted and Bilbo’s involvement is alleged in a bribe scheme connected to the new county formation.
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Jekson
Hibbs
Steve Castleman
Theodore Bilbo
Overnor
Ississippi
Hobbs
Bilso
Castleman
Uis
Government drops naval stores suit in Savannah
The dissolution suit against the suspended American Naval Stores Co. was dismissed after a copy of the dismissal order arrived. Federal Judge Sheppard signed the order on June 2. The acquittal of four officers and the civil suit dismissal clear the company from government actions.
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Savannah
American Naval Stores Company
Sheppard
Campang
Macon Navigation Co Elects Long President
Macon on June 80 Special J A Long was elected president of the Macon Atlantic Navigation Company at the first stockholders meeting. Officers chosen include OT D Tinsley vice president LP Hillyer treasurer and G Lynam secretary. Directors and an eighteen member advisory board were named. A first barge will be built for the Ocmulgee River route Macon to Brunswick, capitalized at $100000 with 300 stockholders.
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J Long
Macon Atlantic Navigation Company
D Tinsley
Hillyer Greusurer
And
Glinam
AW. Smith
GT Paine T ‘Newton
A i Chappelle
Jon Aiech
J S Birdsey
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Brunswick
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DeKalb County Court Set Next Week for Immediate Matters
Judge Reid will convene a short term of the superior court to dispose of jail cases and other pressing business. The grand jury meets Monday for likely one day, traverse jurors convene Tuesday and serve until matters are cleared. An adjourned term will be held in the fall.
New Charter for St Louis Passed by Ballot Vote
St Louis voters approve a new charter as election board reports 430 of 474 precincts counted show 40,098 for and 28,902 against. Charter to take effect in sixty days, replacing the two house municipal assembly with a single body by next April.
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St Louis
Board of Election Commissioners
Psn
Two Girls Rescued After Near Drowning in Valdosta River
In Valdosta Georgia on June 30 Lena and Kate Geiger sisters narrowly escaped drowning in the Withlacoochee River near Blue Spring during a bathing party. The sisters sank after Kate stepped from a sandbar and pulled Lena under, remaining submerged for minutes. Rescue efforts revived Lena quickly but Kate remained unconscious until medical aid arrived and revived her.
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Kate Geiger
Withlacouchee
Blue Spring
Fidies
Missea Geiger
Freda Geiger
Allen
Kate Ge
Narrow escape for Mrs Champ Clark and party at Fort Washington
Washington June 10 Mrs Champ Clark wife of the speaker and a party of young people narrowly escaped death during a fierce storm near Fort Washington. Marooned on a freight house, they watched the Wilhelmina capsize nearby as crew battled water and the vessel listed. The group included Miss Clark Miss McCumber Miss Baker and Rep McKellar amid crowded shelter.
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Baker
New Jersey
Representative McKellar
Tennessee
Girard Editor Shoots Self in Office. Death Investigated
Girard editor Alagoe Sommerkamp, 48, secretary of the Russell County tax commission and former Girard council clerk, fatally shot himself in his office. The cause remains unclear as the county coroner investigates. Sommerkamp leaves a widow and several children and was known in Alabama politics.
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Girard Council
F Mo Sommerkamp
Muscogee County
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Alabama
Posseman killed while pursuing hunted Negro
Miss June 40 mistook Joy a fellow posseman for the pursued Negro and shot him near here. Fred Youn was shot and killed early today as another posseman joined the chase in the swampy area west of town. This follows the fatal shooting of Earl Chase last Friday and the death of Jennie Collings a Negro woman alleged to have aided Farmer in the manhunt.
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Daines Joy
Fred Youn
Soung
Ife Saclacea
Farmer
Earl Chase
Jennie Collings
Woman in Baltimore says God commanded harm to children
Mrs Marie Fmck of Baltimore told police she was commanded by God to cause fatal harm to her two children aged years and 4 months while the other four were away from home. She added the remaining children were not present at that time.
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Tri State Tennis Meet Records Large Entry List
Memphis Tenn June 30 nearly 190 entries received for the tri state tennis tournament to be held at the Memphis Tennis Club July 6 to 12 Players from Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas are joined by notable visitors from other southern sections This marks the first tri state meet and organizers expect it to become a permanent southern tennis feature with G Yormer as tournament chairman.
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Memphis Tennis Club
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South
G . Yormer
New Orleans Quarantine Eases After Contained Plague Risk
No new plague cases found in New Orleans as a fumigated district remains under watch. Health officials report lighter contagion risk with enforcement of quarantine measure, 28 city workers guard isolation area, and shops operate under rat proof packaging rules.
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Charles Lundene
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Volunteers of America
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Atrinken
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Supreme Court Upholds Harsher Sentence in Local Case
June 30 Montgomery Alabama reports Kryin Pape, a Black man, is affirmed for a serious incident involving James McClichin of Calhuan County. Five juries convicted him, each appeal granted a new trial. all reversals were deemed technical, and the latest trial ends today.
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Ala
Supreme Court
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James
McClichin
Calhuan County
Pope
Nemro
Valdosta Man Kills Brother in a Dispute
A fight between Valdosta residents over a dispute led to William Anderson shooting Asbury Jones near A B Smiths firm. Jones died instantly. Charles Anderson, a brother of the slaver, was involved in the altercation. The three rode together when a mule wandered and Charles attempted to catch it, prompting William to fire.
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Asbury Jones
William Anderson
Smiths
Aty Tyewitseb
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Charles Anderson
Charis
Anderson
Wiliam Anderson
Fourth of July Special Rates via W and A Railroad
Special Fourth of July fares announced by the W and A Railroad with tickets on sale July 2 8 4. Return trip available July 7 1914. Tickets through ticket agents C H Harman General Passenger Agent.
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W. & A. Railroad
C. HE. Harman
Blind Southern Knight Passes in England
Sir Francs J Campbell longtime principal of the Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind died in London at age 72. Born near Wirchester Franklin county Tennessee in October 1832 he studied at the Tennessee School for the Blind and earned training in music at Boston and Leipzig. He helped found the Royal Normal College in London in 1891 and was knighted by the king in 1909.
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Francs J Campbell
Royal Normal College and
Academy of Music For the
Francis J Campbell
Wirchester
Franklin County
Tennee- Si
School For the Blind
Tennes
University of
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Music For
Henry C Mitchell Dies in Americus Community Leader
Henry C Mitchell a long time Americus resident and former exalted ruler of the Americus lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks died this afternoon after a weeks long illness. He was 63, native of Americus, unmarried, and preceded in death by a sister and brother. Survived by two sisters and a brother former Postmaster Frank Sitbell. Funeral services set for Wednesday morning.
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Henry C. Mitchell
Americus
Jr Mittchell
Americus Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Kits He Ja
Frank Sitbell
Brownie Camera Promotion Offers Six Exposures
A truncated ad copy promotes a small camera, the Brownie, claiming it is the market’s finest. It highlights six exposures per reel and references Kodak materials, urging readers to order by mail. The text shows garbled pricing and distributor hints like Hawkes Co and Whitehall.
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KK. Hawkes Co
Kodak
Whitehall
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