Labor Day Contest Draws City Interest and Coupons
The Constitution's Labor Day contest engages thousands as readers choose three candidates from firemen policemen and labor unions. A harness on coupons, rain delays, and street car candidates shape a tight race with unions claiming top vote potential. The union dispute over eligibility and a conductor's bid add to the suspense ahead of Monday's coupon tally.
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Brighton cup and weight for age race at two miles
July 27 at Brighton Beach featured the Brighton cup over two miles and a quarter. Prince of Melbourne led early but bolted. Rochester won easily in 4.09 3.5, with wagers heavy on the favorite. Summary of other races lists Sip Hubert, Montana Pioneer, Animosity among winners and placers.
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Brighton Beach
Prince
Melbourne
G. Walbaum
Prince of Melbourne
RK. R. Rice
Wex Taper
Rochester
Shaw
McCue
Leopardstown
Sip Hubert
J. C. McCormick
Disturber
Mounce
Irena Lindsay
Beauchamp
Tavera
Slack
Sir Hubert
Pinnegan
Iseentil
Brazil
Passe Partovt
Welteh
Montana Pioneer
Gotawaha
McGovern
Landry
Shawn
Smotre
O'Connor
Ogden
Sadduccer
Thomson
Whistling Coy
Harry McCaun
Booker
Gibson Light
Williams
Dewer
Cochran
Cary Belle
Pime
Harlem Jockey Club Stakes Schedule Promised for August
Harlem Jockey Club announces entry list and stakes for a two week meeting starting August 6. Events include Youngster stakes for 2 year olds, Aspirant stakes for 2 year olds, Riverdida betting stakes for 5 year olds, and the Harlem handicap for 5 year olds and up, with added money ranging from 1 000 to 4 000 dollars.
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Harlam Jockey Club
Peameniay
Explosion in Cincinnati Waterworks Tunnel Injures Eight
A noon gas outburst in the waterworks tunnel east of Cincinnati wounded eight workers and sent three others diving into water to escape. Eleven men were present when fire damp gas exploded. eight were seriously hurt, three saved themselves, tunnel damage was extensive, several injured were later treated at home or at Good Samaritan hospital. Persons named include John Gann Ells Henderson Charles Grouse William Hicks Edward Tinney Thomas Delaney John Meara and John Clegg.
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Pew Water Works Aarge
Good Samaritan Hospital
John Gann
Ells Henderson
Charles Grouse
William Hicks
Edward Tinney
Thomas B. Delaney
JohnMeara
John Clegg
New Town to Rise Near Hortense by Middleton Firm
Waycross Ga July 2 Repeciah 1 B O Middleton Son owners of land near Hortense are surveying a new town site and will place alternate lots on the market after the survey. The Middleton brothers own about 600 acres of timber land around the area and intend to push development.
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Waycross
B. O. Middleton & Son
Hortense
Middleton
Constitution Yacht Ready for Racing After Minor Dent
Bristol, Rhode Island July 21 A thorough examination of the Constitution shows no material damage from a reef during the New London to Newport race last Thursday A slight dent on the starboard ballast fin and minor plate roughing were found but not repaired and the craft is smoothed and ready to be floated for racing again
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R. I
New London
Newport
Cambrian Wins Monadnock Handicap At Hawthorne
In Hawthorne track action on July 27 Cam brian captured the Monadnock handicap at five furlongs, charging from the back to win by a half length over Advance Guard. Knight led early, with Louisville and John Bright close in the stretch as Cambrian held gamely for the upset. Other card results included first race winner Jowiry, second Vesuvian, and fourth race showing Monadnock field with Cambrian upsetting despite 12 to 1 odds.
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Cambrian
HaWthorne
Washington Park
Knight
Advance Guard
Louisville
Johu Bright
the Conqueror
Robert Wad
Firbt Racd
Jowiry
Winkfeld
Jack Ratlin
Bullman
Ross Fame
L. Knight
Tima
Hace
Renech
Vesuvian
J. L. Woods
Helen Paxton
H. Morris
Resgelas
Sullivan
Dagmar
Dominick
T. Knight
Woods
J.T. Woods
the Pride
Rival Dare
Robertson
Maggie Davis
Lay
Bee
Odnor
Gormey
Larah Hey
Gewuine
Otis
Horses Sold At Auction In Brighton Paddock
New York July 27 races horses sold at auction in the paddock before Brighton Beach racing. Property of F. D. and J. A. Bent includes Prince of Melbourne Char 4, $20,500. Charagrace 6, $5,600. Marylander 5, $1,500. Sir Hubert 5, $1,600. Beggar Lady 3, $1,800. The Driver 4, $4,000. Captain January 1,200. Handwork 3, $3,500. Other properties Rogers & Rose and Mrs Roche also sold several horses with prices ranging to $43,800 for Lombray and 2,600 for Rochester.
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New York
Brighton Beach
F. D
J. A. Bent
Prince of
Flambegu-Flam
R. R. Plum
Rochester
Ch. c
Potomac- Levina Belle
R. R. Rice
Humboldt
J. A. Bennett
Mound City Stake Won by A D Gibson at Delmar
A D Gibson racing for William Warden led to win the Mound City stake at Delmar in handy fashion. Kindred took second from Lasso, with Tom Collings a distant favorite never recovering. Track fast. The day also featured six races with Burnetts Walkaway and Ida Ledford among winners. Newport late note on New York Yacht Club voyage ends.
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A.D. Gibson
William Warden
Mound City
Delmar
Mr. Garden
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Lasso
Tom Collings
Burnetts Walkaway
O'Neill
Watercrest
Gilmore
Pirate’s Daughter
Earry
Tom Gilmore
Dale
Zonne
Zazel
Grwin
Rovoka
Fairy Day
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T. O'Brien
A. D. Gibson
Sausens
Ida Ledford
Bella Simpson
CR Murphy
Miximus
Bell
Bue Jonogon
Bobby Walthour Wins at Manhattan Beach Tracking Event
New York July 47 The bicycle track at Manhattan Beach saw Bobby Walthour of Atlanta win a four cornered motor paced race in 1 hour 2 minutes 29 seconds finishing five and three quarter laps ahead of Jimmy Moran. Moran overtook Arthur Rose while Elkes was left trailing after a dramatic slip early on. A world record of 138.5 miles was set in the fast opening miles as Walthour surged to the lead by mile 21. An accident on mile 47 caused a brief delay when Walthour’s crank broke leaving the toeclip attached. He swapped wheels and finished nearly six laps ahead of McMajor Taylor and Frank L. Kramer in the half mile.
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Harry Elkes
Glen Malla
Manhattan Beach
Bilkes
Bobby" Walthour
Atlanta
Golles
Jimmy Moran
Chelsea
Mass
Arthur Rose
Newark
N. J
Moran
Walthour
Eliea
Elkes
Glen Falld
Eikes
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Rolley
Hitken
Walthout
Williams Defeats Grant In Athletic Club Tourney
Williams defeats Grant to become challenger for the Atlanta Athletic Club tennis championship after a rain interrupted match. Score 8 6, 9 7, 6 1 in Williams favor. Remaining events include Williams vs Angier for singles title and Grant with Broyles vs Beott and Quinby in doubles final.
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Piedmont Driving Club Refutes Macon Charges
At a Friday meeting the Piedmont Driving Club resolves that Macon Driving Club’s criticisms of Atlanta races are unfounded. It states Piedmont has no control over the race track at Piedmont Park and disclaims any linkage to the events. Oscar Ray reports Macon members deny involvement and apologize for the dispute. They praise the courtesy shown to Macon horsemen during their visit.
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Atlanta Daily Constitution
Macon Driving Club
Atlanta
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Oscar Ray
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Macon Horsemen
Shamrock II Sets Sail for New York Harbor
Gourock July 7 The Shamrock II accompanied by the Erin sailed at 10 20 this morning for New York amid great enthusiasm. Captain Sycamore favored with a light easterly wind led the way as Thomas Lipton and designer Watson boarded earlier. Thousands cheered along the shore as the challenger departed. Lipton remained aboard until the Cumbraes.
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New York
Sycamore
Thomas Lipton
Mr. Watson
Atlantic
Sir Thomas Lipton
Cumbraes
Two Killed and Four Hurt in Akron Construction Train Wreck
A Chase Construction gravel train for the Dayton and Northern Traction line jumped a steep grade eight miles north of Dayton, killing Orville D. Chase of Detroit and engineer B Gravell of Chicago and injuring four others including Leslie Liebenthaler of Dayton and E C Miller of Arkansas. The fourteen aboard escaped with serious injuries to several, as five loaded cars piled beside the road.
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Chase Construction Company
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CHASE
Detroit
Ae B Gravell
Chicago
Leslie Liebenthaler
E. C. Miller
Arkansas
C Hromon
H. Doug
Lasa
Largest Florida deed filed in Orange County lands sale
Jacksonville July 27 special report records one of the largest deeds in Florida. A large body of leads in Orange Polk Quecota Lake DeSoto Brevard and Lee known as the Disston Lands was transferred due to Hamilton Disston’s death. Consideration cited at 2 million dollars. The document is a 50 page volume to be filed with a special number in each county. The sale aims to attract eastern capital to south Florida for turpentine sugar industries. Cadillac Wins Thrice in Canard Cup trial race Chicago July 21. Cadillac likely to defend cup against Canadian boat. notes on weather and race conditions.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Orange County
Orange
South
Baseball Scores and Games From July 27
Boston topped New York 8 to 2 as Dineen struggled until the eighth inning. Hickman homered and Warmer doubled, with Ganzel and Streanz errors aiding Boston. Attendance about 8,500. Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Brooklyn, taking the first 9 to 1 and losing 4 to 10. Chicago routed Cincinnati 9 to 2 on eight runs, while St Louis beat Pittsburgh 6 to 2. Continuous misplays marred the Chicago game. attendance 1,100. Time listed for various games with standard batteries and umpires noted.
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New York
Dineen
Hickman
Ganzel
Streanz
Tox
Beore
Tee
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Ciuncinnati
American League Games Mixed Results Across Standout Dates
In Cleveland, July 21, Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 8 after a late ninth inning strikeout by La Joie cost Cleveland a tie. Chicago beat Boston 8-7 on July 27 as Hartman scores the decisive run. relief by Lewis and sharp defense from Marts and Sullivan highlighted a 32,600 attendance. Detroit shutout Baltimore 1-0 on July 2 via Cleason’s wild pitch and Hiberfield’s ninth inning hit. Milwaukee fell to Washington 7-2 on July 27 behind Sparks’ pitching and Patton’s struggles.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Lewis
Mitchell
Hartman
Marts
Sullivan
Callahan
Lews
Schreck
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleason
Hiberfield
Sored Cree
Hatteres Mschanitty
Breenahan Yeager Ang Shaw
Washington
Milwaukee -Q
Milwaukee
Patton
Sparks
THERN LEAGUE GAMES: Henley shines as Nashville loses to Memphis
In Nashville Tennessee on July 7 Henley signed by manager Fisher delivered a superb effort holding Memphis to six hits and winning 4 to 2 for Nashville. The game drew a large crowd with Shields Lauzon Henley and Fisher cited in the battery. Little Rock defeated Chattanooga 9 to 5 as McCloskey pitched well and Dolan of Chattanooga was fined after an assault on umpire Betts. Birmingham edged New Orleans 8 to 7 as McDivitt, released for poor hitting, hit a decisive homer with four on.
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Broner
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Popp
Dolan
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Pitele
Root
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New Orleans
Wilhalm and Culver
Brom, Wayne and Abbott
Firemen Didn’t Play Ball In Opening Series
Rain prevented the opening game between the Maroons and the Bhics yesterday afternoon. To complete the series on Labor Day a midweek game will be arranged, with kickoff time near the contest’s close. Both teams regretted missing the chance to showcase local talent and gear. The lineup for Saturday will be the same as yesterday’s announcement.
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Belles
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Maroons
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Ine Ud
Jacksonville Cooperage Seen Hit by Steel Hoop Strike
Jacksonville Florida July 7 Special The strike of American Steel Hoop Company workers in Pennsylvania has closed the Jacksonville Cooperage Company plant and laid workers off. Arrangements are being made to resume operations, with shipments sourced from Atlanta cooperage firms to cover demand. If the strike lasts longer, many barrel factories in Florida will suffer.
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Jacksonville
Fla
American Steel Hoop Company
Pennsylvania
Jacksonville Cooperage Company
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Aflarts
Byrida
Revi
Maar
Glory Soap Special Returns With Fifty Two Happy Georgia Children
The Glory Soap Special carrying fifty two Georgia children returned to Atlanta yesterday after a Washington trip. Secretary treasurer BE Miles praised the well organized journey noting no fatigue or delays. Miles said the trip boosted Glory Soap advertising across Atlanta as the children enjoyed every moment.
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Atlanta
BE. O. Miles
Georgia Goop Company
Joly
Atlante
Grate Islead
Miles
Lieutenant Brown Acquitted At Boangunga Trial
July 27 report says Lieutenant Preston Brown of the Second Infantry was acquitted in a murder case involving a native at Boangunga. The defense showed the native died while attempting to escape. acquittal expected. Huntsville Gun Club Shoot in Alabama notes John H. Wallace wins season trophy, followed by J H Kirkpatrick and W falsey.
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Manilla
Preston Brown
Second Infantry
Boangunga
Neathre
Huntsville
Ala
John H. Wallace
Wallace
J. H. Kirkpatrick
W. Falsey
Weather Forecast For Sunday And Monday
Forecast for Sunday and Monday covers Virginia North and South Carolina Easton Florida Louisiana Western Florida Alabama Mississippi Eastern and Western Texas Tennessee Kentucky and other regions Partly cloudy conditions with occasional showers and varying winds in many areas Some locations expect warmer temperatures and possible local thunderstorms Monday mainly fair or showers with southeasterly to easterly winds
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Virginia
North End
South Carolina
Easton
Florida
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Tiorida
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Texas
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Cure Blood Poison With Fotante Blood Balm
Tainted polluted blood causing ulcers pimples sores and bone pain signals deadly cancer. Fotante Blood Balm B. 5. B. is advertised as a universal cure with free consultations and medical advice from Dr. Gilliam at Atlanta Georgia.
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Reuth St
Atlanta
Gillam
Chattanooga Return Fare Details From Southern Railway Note
Travel by Southern Railway to Chattanooga and back for 4.10 dollars. Tickets sold August list and September 1st and 2nd with return limit September 20th. Four daily trams depart toward the south. See Southee.
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