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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
12
A large crowd is expected as Grays and Browns from the fire department contest for the Loving Cup at Brisbane Park this afternoon. Over 1,000 tickets sold and both teams have been practicing hard. Proceeds go to the family of Officer DeBray.
A large crowd is expected as over 1009 tickets are sold for a benefit game between the Grays and Browns. Joseph Irons, southern agent of Ropera Bros silverware, donates a handsome silver losing cup awarded to the winner. Both teams are in peak form and police have been selling tickets to boost the charitable fund.
Mathews, recently indicted on embezzlement and larceny after trust, arrived in the city from New York. A bond of 1500 dollars, 500 in each of two cases, was signed for his appearance before Judge Candler in Superior Court. Deputy Shropshire is seeking Mathews in New York while officials await his return from a farmstead hideout. Attorney Burton Smith asserts the bond was accepted and notes Mathews registered at the Kimball House.
Richard E Rapp died this morning at his parents home 21 Hemphill avenue The funeral is at 9 m Saturday at the residence Interment at Westslow Services at Walker Street Church Rev Tines a former city detective will preach tomorrow night at Walker Street Methodist church Rev McConnell conducted revival meetings last fall Rev EB YF Fraser pastor will preach at the morning service Regular prayer meeting Wednesday night Epworth League Tuesday night The death is announced with a list of local team lineups including Grays and Browns players and positions
The Health Board held a lively session to review dairy inspections and licensure after Inspector Barrett reported 9 dairy goods in fine condition, 17 dirty, and 3 to be condemned. Citizens filed a complaint about the crematory, claiming a health menace, prompting a committee to meet owner Lester to seek remedies.
Secretary of State Phil Cook granted a 10 year charter to the Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line for a line from Atlanta to Birmingham Alabama with capital stock set at 500000. The company must build at least fifteen miles within two years to retain the charter and its principal office will be in Atlanta. An amendment to the Macon Dublin and Savannah road adds a branch line about seven miles east of Dublin to Rocksedge totaling about thirty three miles.
A federation of Trades meeting outlined plans for a larger Labor Day observance in Atlanta on September 24. Committees were appointed to organize a citywide parade, speakers, prizes, transportation, and invitations with emphasis on merchant support and railway cooperation for a successful event.
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