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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1915

Page

10

FEDS 10 INVADE NEW TERRITORY

Chicago July 15 news that the Federal league will move headquarters from Chicago to New York within two weeks and plan a new circuit in 1914 perhaps including Detroit Boston and Cleveland A New York club has been decided and President Gilmore says they will rectify any impression that they are not a major league The league claims strong finances and a $25000 annual per club commitment for three years War fund of 1000000 reported by Vice President Ward in New York

Chicago Federal League Heaven James A. Gilmore League New York City Gilmore Detroit Boston Cleveland New York Os Jos RR Ward

Federal league plans aggressive expansion in New York move

At a recent league meeting in the city Harry Sinclair, Newark club owner, was chosen to lead the Federal league campaign due to aggressiveness and problem handling. Money in Sinclair’s possession would back league interests, though details were not disclosed. Officials anticipate court decisions soon, then a stronger policy and club installations in New York and circuit-wide improvements.

Harry Sinclair Newark Sinclair Ward Federal League Gilmore New York

Lafayette 2 Columbus 1 baseball score in July game

Lafayette defeated Columbus 2 to 1 in a nine inning game at Lafayette Alabama. Schuessler pitched well for Lafayette with ten strikeouts and seven assists. Pr Walton opened the tenth with a triple and scored on McDowell’s sacrifice to deliver the win. Batteries Carmack Stevens Schressler Walton. Umpires Davis and Schuesgler.

Lafayens Ala Lafayette Chero-Cols Columbus Thief Myntning Marmack Steveha F. Walton Williams Boyd Webb Schuessler Walton McDowdell RAE Carmack Stevens Schressler Davis Schuesgler

Cochran tops Montezuma in opening game of series

Cochran Georgia defeated Montezuma 6 to 3 in a nine inning game at Cochran. Blansit pitched well for Montezuma, allowing six hits with four strikeouts, while Fuss allowed four hits and struck out seven for Cochran. The seesaw affair turned in the eighth and ninth innings as Cochran scored one run in the eighth and two in the ninth to break open a close game.

Cochran Montethree Sime Blansit Fuss Blanait R.rle Montezuma Trattehizs Ellison Meehan

Fitzgerald Wins Three In Local Diamond Series

Fitzgerald swept Tennille in a three game set at Fitzgerald Georgia on July 15. Monday results show Fitzgerald 7 runs 9 hits 2 errors to Tennille 6 runs 4 errors. Tuesday saw Fitzgerald 13 runs 25 hits to Tennille 3 runs 3 errors. Wednesday ended with Fitzgerald 9 hits 7 errors to Tennille 2 runs 9 hits 2 errors.

Vitsserald Auriés Fitzgerald Tennille Culpepper Horenberry Monchan George Suddeth McFarland Monohan Lowry Wilson Garwood Monehan Daniels Wise

City tennis semifinals set for this afternoon

Semifinals in the city tennis tourney are scheduled this afternoon with singles Bennet t versus Jennings and Wootten versus Howard and Ashe versus Jennings. Doubles Rhett Jennings versus Mont Fuhett Jennings for a best two of three. Finals Saturday. winner earns an $8 racquet. two will be awarded in doubles. Public invited, no admission fee.

Bennett Ty Jennings Meek Wootten Crenanawee Wens Howard Ashe Jennings Rhett Muni Rhett-Jenniings Jat Mont Afroat Fuhett- Jennings

Secret Drafts in Minor Leagues Baffle Federal Plans

Chicago reports that last year’s secret draft of minor league players to upper classes may recur this season. Garry Herrmann, chairman of the national commission, says no decision has been reached and the matter will not be discussed soon.

Chicago National Commission Hermany Dealey Cincinnati Garry Herrmann Orce

White Sox to Train in Florida in 1916

Chicago Americans president Comiskey announced plans to train in Miami Florida next spring rather than California. Negotiations for Florida quarters are underway. He noted Florida has natural advantages and that trips to the West and Havana plus games with southern clubs would provide ample practice opportunities.

Chicago Miami Tio California Comiskey Florida City West Havanna Southern White Sox

Molesworth Signs Player Contract For Barons Charm

Birmingham July 15 Special Manager Molesworth of the Birmingham club signed a player contract today. Charlie Carroll the Barons first sacker will be out for the remainder of the season due to gallstones. Covington defeated Monroe in a close afternoon game with Perryman for Monroe and Hawking on the mound delivering steady innings.

Birmingham Ala Molesworth Charlie Carroll Barons Onros Covington Monroe Perryman Hawking Acore PBS Monroe Stawkins Newsome Perrymapd Nunnally

Large new flour mill for Baldwin County

Milledgeville Ga July 15 An important new industry opens in Culverton near the city. The Culverton Milling Company run by John Moore provides for local wheat crops with up to date machinery. The flour department uses roller process and capacity is sixty barrels daily. A camp home and stock housing are provided for farmers traveling from afar.

Milledgeville Culverton Culverton Milling Company John Moore

Logan Finding Work for Atlanta Beggars Supt

Logan of the Associated Charities, aided by Atlanta police, seeks tasks for all street beggars. The superintendent believes every person can work and asks officers to bring vagrants in for evaluation. He helped a man who lost a foot by enabling balloon sales in parks until a prosthetic could be afforded.

Logan Ausociated Atlanta

Osteopaths Bill Passed by Substitute in Georgia Committee

A substitute osteopaths bill was adopted by the committee on sanitation and hygiene in Georgia. The bill requires applicants to complete a four year course with nine months per year, replacing the current three year and nine month program.

Georgia Committee of Carnegie

Gainesville Auto Tour Arrives Friday Night

A Gainesville Booster tour of fifty automobiles with over 200 people rolled into Varnesville and Clarkesville, praising north Georgia crops. Leaders said crops across Hall, White, Habersham, Stephens, Hart and Franklin counties promise prosperity for harvest. The trip included welcome ceremonies, lemonade and peaches, and visits to Homer, Maysville and Atlanta before returning to Gainesville.

J. Walter LeCraw Varnesville Gainesville Tenie Hall, White Habersham Stephens Hart Franklin North Georgia Georgia Clarkesville B.S. Barker M. B. Erwin Ormelia Thomas M. Bell John Hosch G. Reed William Summers A. S. Hardy B. 3. Barker B. H. Merck

Grand Jury Indicts Rome Commissioners in Rome Ga

Floyd county grand jury returned true bills against A B Arrington and Frank B Holbrook city commissioners of Rome charged with selling city goods at a profit during office. Accusations involve Arrington selling feed to the city on June 9 and Holbrook repairing city work at Hill City Machine Shop on May 10. Bond set at $200 each.

Rome Floyd County Grand Jury A. B. Arrington Frank“ B.” Holbrook City of Arrington Halbrook

Ice Cream Peddler Denied Injunction On Street Sale

Judge W D Ellis refused the injunction sought by Matteo Carifla to block police enforcement of a city ordinance prohibiting selling ice cream cones from carts and street vehicles. The ruling allows only sale of brick wrapped ice cream and targets bulk street vending.

W. D. Ellis Wits Matteo Carifla

Legislators Invited To Hear Dr White Speak on Prohibition

The city council and mayor face criticism for locker clubs and beer saloons as Dr Iacob L White delivers Sunday sermon titled Gods Message to the Modern City. It is his last service before summer vacation and legislators are specially invited.

J. L. White Prohibition Iacob L. White

Funeral services for W G Humphreys today in Toledo

The funeral for W G Humphreys, who died Wednesday morning at Toledo Beach, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the residence of A J Spencer, 2501 Maplewood Avenue, Toledo. Sanford J Collins lodge of Masons will officiate. Mrs Humphrey was a prominent figure in Atlanta business and social life and he served two terms as a councilman from the eighth ward. He was a member of the brokerage firm Robinson Humphrey Wardlaw.

W.G. Humphreys Toledo Beach A. J. Spencer Maplewood Avenue Toledo Ohio Sanford J. Collins

Lightning sets fire to Dothan compress

Dothan Ala July 15 Special During a heavy storm lightning struck the Central compress igniting a blaze. Firemen battled the flames as fears mounted that nearby structures could ignite. No injuries reported yet as crews fought to control the inferno.

Eightning Dothan Ala

Cherokee Lodge Hosts Reception at Masonic Temple

Cherokee Lodge of Masons entertained members and families at a reception in Rome Georgia at the Masonic temple tonight. Short addresses were delivered by Revs. T. F. Saumenig A. D. Behals B. A. Osborne and J. G. Hughes, followed by a musical program and refreshments as part of a series of lodge entertainments.

Rome Cherokee Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple Revs. Ti F. Saumenig A. D. Behals B.A. Osborne J. G. Hughes

Tell It to Marines Not Useful Here in Atlanta Office

Lieutenant Colvecoresses of the Atlanta marine recruiting district says the old adage Tell it to the Marines does not apply locally as his recruits prove the office has the brightest group yet. At Piedmont park Woodmen of the World field meet Sergeant C C Long impressed by winning every event while a marine recruit dubbed little marine excelled in several races and drill. Nine men were sent to headquarters for Marine Corps first class training: Oscar D. McCain Iva T. Gravis Thomas J. Carraway Ralph O. Stephens James G. Williams Robert M. Arnold Robert M. Adkins Sydney Davis Jefferson Adams.

Colvecoresses Atlanta District of Marine Atlanta Foral Woodmen of the World Piedmont Park C. C. Long Colvacoreswes Atlanta Cam Woodmen Distiscuisse Atlanta Marine Office Leutenant Oscar D. McCain Iva T. Gravis Thomas J. Carraway Ralph O. Stephens Robert& Arnold Robert m M. Adkins Sydney , Davis and Jefferson Adams

Forgers Foiled in Jail Escape Bid in Glynn County

In Brunswick Georgia two men labeled forgers were found to have begun sawing from their Glynn County jail cells. W Saxon alias McDonald and Andrew Larsen tried to cut bars and escape but were stopped after a lower cell inmate alerted the jailer. Saxon, once jailed on bank cheats in Charleston, awaits Glynn Superior Court. Larsen faces forgery charges from recent local checks.

Brunswick Cella Glynn Lowe Jane W. Saxon Dtc Donald Andrew Larsen Saxon Charleston Larsen

The Strand Presents Revert and Silent Dramas at Rome

The Strand theater in Rome showcases the silent drama Revert with Warnick in a five part Hoban Mantellia adaptation. The program includes The Face In the Moon fight and The Dead Star as well as Allan Jimmy Valentine. An eight musician orchestra accompanies the program praised by patrons. Emurciment house in Rome aims to present high class entertainment with after hours performances. Q. Hardy, former Roman now in California, is named Chief of electricity for Oakland.

Strand Warnick Allan Immy Valentine Roeeting Rome Cayt Q. Hardy California Department of Electricity Oakland San Francisco Westinghouse Company

New York Stocks Hit Fresh Records Amid Market Rally

The New York session opened with mixed gains as war contract shares and rail stocks fluctuated. A late rally pushed favored securities into notable gains, backed by news of Standard Oil asset shifts and an Amalgamated Copper dividend, with key highs in Bethlehem Steel and United States Steel.

New York Standard Oil Company Amalgamated Copper Lethlehem Stel American Cin Ha Mmonte Willy United States Risius Ty Panama U. Ca Amerlewn , el Tet. Oy Reuty Asuerlear Toluece Ula Atenis Atlantic Coast Ling Consdinlated Boss Bullimore Obie Central St Georgia Contract Leather Sa Chesapeitibe Lugett & Myers Bs Kan York Bell Texas & Pacific Steel Freinia Caroling Avileat

New York Market Ration Goods and Dairy Prices Reported

A chaotic docket from New York and Chicago notes butter steady, various creamery receipts, and mixed milk products with prices and grades. Separate lines report lead, copper, and other metals trading in New York and London, with spot and futures figures and currency annotations.

New York Speller London Bopper Electdatyte Sig Trun AL Luodon Cinetralytic Aaumony Ziis

London Financial Highlights From July Markets

London notes show par values at 229 164 per low with money at 9 percent. Short bills offer 4 percent with three rates for months and 2 percent.

London

Cotton Seed Oil Prices Rise on Crude Offering Shortage

New York July 16 cotton seed oil advanced on firmer crude offerings amid weathered covering and copper from dominant houses due to lard gains. Futures showed limited upside with small point increases. trading noted with mentions of exact lots and contracts across September to December.

New York Coytton Pexas Lorominion Ein New York Thurada Ose Ebagenae

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