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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1912

Page

8

Crackers in Cellar as Southern League shifts continue

Southern league standings shift after recent games. Mobile climbs from third to second by beating Atlanta, Memphis drops after Birmingham win, Chattanooga overtakes New Orleans to tie Memphis for third. In the National League the Giants are swept by St Louis Rajahs while Philadelphia and Cincinnati swap spots, Phillies sliding to second division.

Yestern Atlanta Nashville Vols Crackers Johnny Dobbs Billikens Mobile Memphis Birmin Ham Chattanooga New Orleans Giants St. Loula Rajahs Rube Merquard Ia Jonas St. Loula Philadelphia Cincinnati Phillies

Cobb Is Game's Greatest

Ty Cobb praised as the greatest all around player in baseball, lauding his speed, fielding, hitting and base running. The writer says Cobb defies fear, reads plays instantly, and excels in every facet, making him the sport's supreme figure.

Cobb Cobbs

TODAY IN BASEBALL ROARS THROUGH HISTORY AND RECORDS

A garbled 19th century baseball digest recounts multiple games and feats Roger Moreland notes famous shutouts by St Louis over Hartford, Pittsburgh’s 19-0 win, Cincinatti’s Coffin hits, and Christy Mathewson no hitter plus many others across 1891 to 1910 with names like Mordecai Brown Willie Tannehill and Joe Tinker appearing among scattered scores and events.

George J. Moreland St Louis Hartfords Pittsburg Washington Pittsburo Cincionatis George Cupny Cleve Boston Willis Tannehill Christy Mathewson New York Glanta Omaha Mordecai Brown Peoria Mathewsnn Smith O'Ha Kan New York Giants Cincinnati Mathewson Pittsburg Pirater Fred Glade St. Toms Browns Chicago Nationals Charles Webb Mur Chicago Whiteies New York Highlanders al Orth Farle Moore Boston Red Snax St Tedis Browns Tannehhrt Auinat Pelty Cleveland New York Billy Hage Tor Doyle Detratt Smith Jeck Lapp Athletien St Leuly Browns Paeton Chicken Cuba Joe Tinker Fred Tuderus Philliea Adams Pittshture

Jacobs Liver Salt Promises Quick, Gentle Liver Relief

An old advertisement claims summer colds arise from torpid liver and poor bowel movement. It touts Jacobs Liver Salt as a mild, non gripping remedy that reactivates the liver, relieves congestion, and prevents drafts and wet exposure. Available for 25 cents per bottle or mail order from Jacobs Pharmacy of Atlanta, Georgia.

Jacobs Liver Jacobs Atlanta

May Need a Dessau Pitcher for Southern Swing

Charley Hemphill may regret selling pitcher Dessau during the current road trip. Buck Becker suffered a severe injury in Mobile after a clash with Starrs bat and retired, delaying his return. Dessau, en route to Kansas City, says his arm is fine and expects to join the new club promptly. If Becker misses games, a pitcher of Dessau’s class could be needed during the southern league swing.

Dessau Charley Hemphill Buck Becker Mobile Starr Kansas City Becker

Keeping Track of Communicable Diseases Plan

A Washington conference formed a plan for state health authorities to report current disease prevalence and epidemics to the public health service. Telegraphed case reports of cholera yellow fever typhus plague and tick fever would trigger nationwide alerts and monthly notifiable-disease lists published in Public Health Reports.

Techn Aurust Marine Hospital Service Washington United States Atlantic Pacific Coast New York Pennsylvania Public Health Service Rocky Mountain Public Public Health Service Bureau Journal of the American Medical Association

He Doesn’t Have a Chance in Mrs Chinn Conversation

A dialogue capture shows Mrs Chinn asserting doubt about her husband listening to sound advice while Mrs Frank questions the certainty, reflecting domestic tensions and conversational humor in a clipped stage-like exchange.

Mra. Chinn Mra Frank

Rebels Plan Evacuation From Juarez For Casas Grandes

Juarez on the Mexican border is being evacuated by rebels led by General Pascual Orozco Jr as they move 141 miles southwest to Casas Grandes on the Northwestern railroad. The plan aims to join forces with other detachments while chasing supplies and using Agua Prieta as a base for future operations toward the Pacific coast. The exodus follows reports of attempts to trap arms shipments and ongoing looting by the Madero company and the Northwestern railroad.

Juarez Mex Madero Diaz el Paso Casas Grandes Orozco Pascual Orozco, Jr Pascual Orozco Jane Orozco Here United States Agua Prieta Douglas Ariz Castula Herrera Sonora Pacific Guayamas Mexico Madero Company Mexican Northwestern Railroad

38th Georgia Meet in Lithonia Wednesday

The Thirtyeighth Georgia regiment holds its annual reunion in Lithonia on July 24. Invited are members, families, and friends. Mayor delivers welcome, with General A J West and Judge Rodgers among speakers. A basket picnic, athletic contests, and veterans exchanging war memories to close the day.

Georgia Githonia Lithonia A. J. West Judge Rodgers Harrison M. Nash Regimental Association

Fatal fall from fence claims Frank A. Wood

Frank A. Wood died at Grady hospital from skull injuries after a fall from a high Decatur Street fence. Arrested last week on whisky charges, he had begun a sentence at the stockade on Tuesday. A fainting spell caused him to fall while perched atop the fence, leaving two Atlanta sons as surviving relatives.

Frank A. Wood Grady Hospital Wood Recorder Hal House Decatur Street Atlanta

Law of Service Speech at Talladega College

Professor William Holloway, sociology chair at Talladega College, spoke to the Young Men's Christian Association for colored men on the law of service. He argued that true Christian work requires training and experience to save and inspire others, not self-sufficiency.

William Holloway Talladega College Young Men's Chrisan Association For Young Men's Christian Association

Odd Bathing Fashion Sparks Street Fun at Coney Island

Seen at Coney Island in The New York Sun, a young man in a lavender bathing suit and stock ngx with a silk pom-pon skull cap faced restraint as bathers clashed with quirky costumes. A man in pajamas at Weet Twentieth street was sent back to his boarding house by Majestic Baths proprietor Harvey Bowen, and another man in a Ro V D's outfit was removed before horseplay began.

Coney Island New York Sun Weet Twentieth Street Harvey Bowen Majestic Baths

Pitts and Underdonk Partner in Atlanta Shop

A. Pitts, long connected with Atlanta trade and well known to thousands, buys Mrs. Ardery’s interest and joins C. W. Underdonk as partner in Under donk & Pitts. The shop adds white enamel chairs, electric fans, and other sanitary improvements, with a motto The Best Service and Most Courteous Attention. The firm invites friends, patrons, and the public to visit the new shop.

C. A. Pitts Atlanta

Auto Missing After Club Visit Marks Third Theft in Week

W B Stewart of the Byron apartments left his Cola 30 auto with the spark plug in place when he went to the Transportation club last night. After dinner a party returned to find the car missing, with no trace found. This represents the third automobile theft in the city over the past week.

W. B. Stewart Byron Apartments Walton Building Transportation Club

Mortuary notices from Greensboro and Waycross

The Georgia brief reports Charles White of Greensboro died Wednesday in Atlanta after a long decline, with survivors including his wife and son. H S Dubose, Waycross, dies after illness, with Atlantic Coast Line ties noted. Notices also announce funerals for Mrs. Morris Wiseberg, Agnes Cook, infant Spear, and Mrs. Alice Bookwalter, detailing surviving relatives and burial plans.

Charles White Greensboro Atlanta White Minnesota Masonic Fraternity Fred White Buckhead Maine H. S. Dubose Waycross South Caroline Atlantic Coast Line

France to Tax Signboards in France and England

The Westminster Gazette reports a proposed French law by Finance Minister M. Klotz to tax signboards heavily on French soil. The plan would charge 75 a square yard annually, with higher rates for more announcements and an increased land tax based on landlord profits from signs. The aim is to curb advertising along railways and improve appearances for travellers between London and Paris.

France Westminster Gazette London Paris England

Kings as Business Men in Harper's Weekly

The Kaiser is described as a keen businessman with large steamship and diamond interests, vast royal lands, a brewery stake, a ceramics factory, and other ventures, alongside monarchs like Gustav of Sweden and Denmark’s king leveraging dowers and real estate to boost wealth. Related notes discuss royal finances and enterprise across Europe, including Greece, Bavaria, England, and stock farms at Windsor.

Harper's Weekly Kaiser West Africa Prussia Hanover Gustav Sweden Oscar America Stockholm Guntay Denmark George Greece Russia United States Bavaria England Windsor Balmoral Sandringham

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