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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

3

Georgia State League Adopts F L A G Moniker

The Georgia State League proposes renaming to F L A G. The change stems from Gainesville Florida joining and Dothan Alabama already in, giving four Georgia cities one Florida city and one Alabama. The new name reflects Florida Alabama Georgia and awaits official league director approval.

Pame Gainesville Ala Dothan Jeage Georgia Florida City Dama City Georgwim State League Charles A. Faircloth Gaines, Ville

National Tennis Meet Opens With Out of Town Favorites Leading

Philadelphia, Boston, New York, California and Norway lead the opening rounds of the Women's National Tennis Championship in the United States meet. Notables include Molla Bjurstedt and Hazel Hotchkiss, with others from California, Boston, and New Jersey in action. The event runs through Saturday with teams competing in doubles and mixed doubles as well as singles.

Philadelphia Boston New York California Norway United States Molla Bjurstedt George Wightman Biss Hazel Hotchkigs

Georgia Managers Plan Arena Expansion in Amens

At the Georgia athletic council meeting in Amens on June 7 the election of managers for the Georgia Tomsvall team was held. E. J. Tansey Jr of Athens was named team manager with J. G. Astley of Valdosta as assistant and S. Bennett of Waycross as treasurer. Plans were begun for erecting additional grandstands to seat a thousand at Sanford Field.

Amens Athletic Council of Gorgia Mana Gorgia Tomsovall E. J. Tansey, Jr Athens J. G. Astley Jdosta Ko] Bennett Waycross Tinancad H. OM. wWilet Sanford Feta

Doc Fenton Playing Fine at Asheville

Waycross, Ga. June reports Doc Fenton recovered from blood poisoning and is signed with Asheville, N C to play center field. Kentor, once the league’s cleverest fielder, is also listed with Asheville alongside Frits Wasem, a top batter from last season.

Waycross Speviak Doc Fenton Asheville N.C Bain

Neyland Named Army Nine Leader at West Point

Cadet Robert BR of the class of ’15 named captain of the Army team for the coming season after Neyland’s Fordham contest. Neyland’s Ford of wing covering two years was twenty straight. In the past season he won eleven of twelve games. Louisville, Midville, and other local scores noted with pitchers Brown and Higdon among highlights. Barrow county mills defeated Walton mills 8 to 6 with Mills striking out fifteen. A dramatic two hour game in Morena between Fats and Leans ended 26 to 19 for the Leans. Elberton beat Royston 7 to 5 with Dahlonega’s Jones pitching and Stevens homering.

West Point Robert BR Aest Fay Fordham Neyland Ford Sea Bom Louisville Gawanet Midville Unis Brown Leuisville Stone Ridville Barrow County Mills Winder Barrow County Cotton Mills Walton Mills Monroe Mmlens Barrow Jones Addington Morris Morena Diamond Aince P. Fordan

Mandot Wins Debt? Notable 15 Round Bout in New Orleans

In New Orleans Mandot defeats Azevedo in a 15 round rough contest at 134 pounds. No knockdowns occurred as the decision was awarded after the final bell. The weigh-in occurred at 3 pm today.

Senurisanz Quue Mandot New Orleans Azevedo California

Carnivals Triumph at Georgia Tech Opening Night

A grand commencement carnival at Georgia Tech drew about three thousand spectators as Miss Anne Patterson was crowned queen with maids of honor and a lively program. The event featured a Havana bout parody, Chaplin-style skits, and varied booths from physics to architecture, ending with arena dancing before a rain shower.

Tech Anne Patterson Electa 1 Domain Sheba’s Grant Held K. G. Math Ells Lewis Alll Charlie Barney Caariie Chaplin Charles Chaplin Chaplin

Kitty Gordon Heads Good Bill at Forsyth Theater

Kitty Gordon and Jack Wilson top a lively Forsyth program with Alma in The Return of Alma, a one act play steeped in vaudeville nostalgia. The bill also features Franklyn Bath, Ray Dooley and Guletti’s trained baboons as seasoned acts drive strong crowd appeal.

Kitty Gordon Fack Wilson Forsyth Theater Miss Gordon Alma Wilson Atlanta Norway Alama Jack Wilagn Orpheum Franklyn Bath Swain Oatsman Ray Dooley Elmer Gram Gordon Dooley Frank Marckley Carmen Guletti Gordon-Wilson Robert Moran

Two Girls Die as Train Hits Auto in Macon

In Macon two young women died when their car was struck by a train. Sam Pearson and Asher Ayers, prominent Georgia Tech alumni, aided Miss Pearson’s rescue efforts. Pearson, Ayers and others are linked to local families and clubs. the tragedy draws attention of college and church communities and prompts a Junior Auxiliary meeting at St Luke's church.

Miss Pearson Georgia Tech Sam Pearson Tech Asher Ayers Chip Rohnert College Park Atlanta Macon C. D. Pearson Migs Pearson Catholic Ladies' Relief Society Miss Wigley M. Wrigley Third Street W. W. Wrisley First National Bank Miex Mary Pearson Atlants St. Luke's Church Misa Rain

Anti Merger Men Win in Decatur Council Election

Decatur citizens yesterday voted against merging Kalbi and Fulton counties. W. J. Chase of the first ward and Walter P. Daniel of the third ward led a strong anti merger campaign, reflecting constituent opposition. Vote tallies show Chase defeating Hodges and Daniel succeeding Chase, with other ward results noted.

Decatur UeKalbi Fulton W. J Chane Walter P. Daniel William Alden Betweon W. J. J. Chase A.B. Almon Walter P. Pagr Chase R. Chase Hodges Daniel Syosceda J. Z Duple

Home from Reunion, W. P. Archer Is Dead

W P Archer aged 60 died Monday at his home 190 South Pryor. Body removed to Hemperly's Chapel in Kent Point. He is survived by his widow three daughters and three sons. The deceased was a Confederate veteran and had just returned from a reunion in Richmond.

W. P. Archer Hemperly Kent Point Richmond

Benjamin P Myers Dies in Atlanta Business Leader

Benjamin P. Myers a leading Atlanta businessman died Monday morning at his home 6 West Alexander Street. The body was moved to Poole's chapel where the funeral will be held later this afternoon at 3 30 o'clock Interment will follow in West View Myers was president of Myers Steam Laundry.

Benjamin P. Myers Atlanta Liz West Alexander Street Poole's Chapel Weat View Mr. Myers The Myers Steam Laundry

Navy Exam Cheating Probe Swells At Annapolis

Annapolis Md June probe into irregularities in naval academy examinations widens as the court of inquiry chaired by Rear Admiral Fullam hears testimony on the alleged theft of Spanish exam papers. Testimony indicates copies circulated as dope and that some senior officers may have tried to shield involved midshipmen while others faced pressure about their trials.

Annapolis Naval Academy Quiry Secretary of the Navy Daniels Board of Fullam Accademy Pullam Ester TreAsom Department of Modern Lapeuages Friends of Midstipman James Mose Good Hope The Academy Board of Inquiry Kusigan Carlos V. Cusady Department of “Modern Alay Eheae T. Www Harrison Virginia D. E. Duncan Michigan Aguetom Academy of Que Cape Albert Cohen Carlin Midshipmen Academy Taall Ralph McK. Nelson, Jr New York Ollows G. C. Kriner H. C. B. Hunter H. H. Harrison R. R. Adams H. D Clark W. & Hactor M Foullam Rst

Mortuary Notices Highlight Last Page Listings

Edwin Gann aged 2 died at home near Smyrna survived by widow two sons Hoy Gann Compton Gann and three daughters Misses Hilnabeth Effie Ada of Smyrna Mrs W H Renfroe aged 31 died at home East Point body removed to Pool chapel Dorothy Saye infant died at home of parents J H Saye 107 Meldrin street body to Patterson chapel Chicago Suspect offers to roads employees to ease strike tensions failing to raise raise in rent leading to new costs for company

Edwin Gann Smyrna Hoy Gann Compton Gann Atlanta Miasés Hilnabeth Effie Ada W. H. Renfroe W. H. Renfrde East Point Dorothy. Saye Dorothy’ Saye Pire J. H. Saye Meldrin' Street Patterson's Chapel

New High Records on Stock Exchange

New York reported renewed market activity with war and motor ties shaping the day. General Electric rose to 186 1 2, a multi year high, while General Motors gained to 157 1 2. Bethlehem Steel rose 9 to 158, Canadian Pacific fell amid speculation government action, and copper led sector strength with United States Steel fluctuating. Total sales reached about 1.732 million in par value with U.S. bonds unchanged.

New York General Mostere Bethlehem Breel Canadian Pacific London United States Canada Honda Azure

Turpentine Firms Report Mixed Sales and Shipments

Naval Stores details from Boyannah and nearby docks show mixed activity. Figures record sales, receipts, and shipments across several firms with quoted prices for various grades. Inventories include stock values and dock deliveries, reflecting regional timber and naval stores trade in June.

Market notes from Coffea New York and foreign finances

Market review reports futures in Coffea New York opening higher and closing modestly higher amid limited trading. Prices for nearby grains and Brazil s exports show mixed movement as London silver and money markets hold steady. Rice futures in New Orleans firm with steady demand and Honduras rough rice quoted at 5.15 per sack.

New Orleans Honduras

Professional Views On Cotton Situation

New York dispatches report mixed cotton market sentiment with hopes that renewed demand may draw buyers from Manchester and America. Heavy rains in Oklahoma and northwest Texas prompted early buying, but losses after Liverpool prices fell. analysts note limited current demand and the need for imports to replenish reserves while mills press for cotton flow.

New York Liverpool Manchester America Belgium France Germany Huss Cottom Oaklahoma Texas Hubbard Bros. & CO North Taxas Oklahoma Liv Er Rere Valuaa Bond & CQ

Weather bulletin notes scattered showers in belt

In the past 46 hours general weather activity occurred in Texas and Oklahoma with scattered showers in other districts. Temperatures are slightly lower in Oklahoma and slightly higher in central and eastern portions of the belt. Dr. von Herrmann, Section Director Weather Bureau.

Texas Oklahoma Mwecht Oklanes von Herrmann Weather Surenu

Unusual Opportunity for Democrats on Big Business

A conservative New York banker argues the federal court decision against the government in the United States Exes corporation shows a break for business. He urges the Democratic party to back big business, attack muckrakers, and push policies to restore confidence and economic progress, claiming the administration has hindered growth and that Wilson should pursue dissolution actions only with full court hearings.

New York United Statex Exes!’ Corporation Benniog Chase Giacontent Peamla Taft and Wickerabemy Department of Commerce Roonevelt Democratic Party Wilson Ated Corporation Wileh Haw Cederal Witac

Market summary of live stock receipts across Chicago St Louis and Kansas City

Chicago June 7 live stock receipts 24 000 hogs heavy and mixed prices posted. cattle receipts 18 600 with native beef and western mixtures. sheep receipts 10 090 with steady quotes. St Louis June 7 hogs 11 340 with mixed to steady values. cattle 3 600 receipts and sheep 4 600 with steady to higher ranges. Kansas City hogs 0 receipts. cattle 0 receipts with prime fed steers and various grades listed. sheep 6 000 receipts with lambs and yearlings priced steady to higher.

Chicago Burke Merit St. Louia Texas Indian St Kansas City Neavy Wackern Helfers Atockers

Metals Market Notes From New York and London

Reported metal prices show New York gune i-nead at 95.50 with 5.7 variance. In London lead quoted at £24 108 with electrolytic outputs and futures near £263 16s. Announced iron values: No.1 northern $14.59, No.2$14.28, No.2 southern $14.00. Spot and futures details listed with various grades and exchanges.

New York London Northern

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