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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1914

Page

12

Atlanta Quotations Groceries and Livestock Prices

Rail and city market report from Atlanta with detailed quotations on groceries including syrup, chocolates, and baking goods, plus live stock prices for steers, cows, hogs, and hogs heads. Includes grain and feed items with prices for flour, corn, oats, hay, meal, and assorted farm staples.

Garrel Victory Victory Cour Queen Chighest Iin Mer Gustet Torn Texas Tennessee Georgia Yunsby Timothy Toamav Haley Ivacy Harper Patsy Purina Turin Purina Peratch Juo-td Steks Victory Stratch Aiwa Levi Dar Gwt Arab Horse Victory Horse A. B.C Patihaker Ford Milica Cass Atlanta

Hospital Campaign Nears Finish as Fund Rises

The Wesley Memorial hospital campaign reports 20 651 60 raised toward the 25 000 goal. A donor G Candler pledges 75 000 toward the hospital. The last day of fundraising expected with final report due tonight at 6.

Winecoff Wesley Memorial Hospital Czmnaif Asw G Henry WH. Tucker

Colored Baseball at Atlanta University Campus Showdown

The Mist and one of the best games of the season will be played this afternoon on Atlanta university's campus between Morris Brown University and Atlanta University. The weather has been favorable, promising a well practiced, well coached contest with plenty of wood scrap. The game starts promptly at 1:40. Take West Shunter to Ashby street cars and get on at the campus.

Atlanta University Morris Brown University Sam West Shunter Ashby

Sidney Smith Eyes Return to Atlanta Crackers in 1914

Sid Smith, a former Crackers catcher, hints at leaving Columbus in the American Association for a major league move and may join Atlanta. He cites salary and proximity to home as factors, with interest from the Pittsburgh Federals and pressure from Atlanta fans and officials. The piece notes Sid’s strong hitting and prior pennant work, urging Atlanta management to act.

Sidney Smith Federals Sid Pitsburg Federals South Atlanta Mrs. Sadth Crackers Smith Atlanta Ball Sub Columbus Club

Atlanta Motorcyclists Endurance Run Second Meeting Held

An Atlanta assembly at 8 oclock Friday at the Southern Motorcycle company in Atlanta drew up instructions for the Sunday endurance race. Prizes come from Empire Life, Livenaustell, L. & Crane, Goodyear, and Hendee. Entrants include Hudson Parish Cook Dedinger and many others riding Indian Pope Harley-Davidson Thor Excelsior and more. Riders will form teams of five and depart 750 am, touring through Marietta and towns to Rome, then return to Bellwood avenue before resuming Marietta Street. A gold medal awaits the rider with the highest total after the April 12 event and a country club may be formed.

Atlanta Southern Motorcycle Company Peachtree Street Empire Lire Company Livenaustell Company L. & Crane Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Hendee Manufacturing Company H. Hudson Thor R. B. Parish Harley-Davidson W. M. Cook Walter Dedinger Murphy Excelsor Luther Ewing Harley- Davidson W. D. Stoufer Livingston Excelsior Hal Gilbert Pope Nemo Lancaster Jack Folsom Charlie ‘Adams Harley Davidson George “Nix Jl. Grane Jim Oliver Harley-David Marietta Street Marietta Lo Bmyrna Kennesaw Acworth Altoona Cartersville Euharkee Kingston Rome Gedartown Trockmart Dallas Hiram Powder Springs Austell Mableton Bellwood Avenue

Ritchie Wolgast Receipts Reported At $39 600

Sulwankee Wis March 13 Receipts of last nights bout between Wille Ratchie weight champion and Ad Wolgan amounted to 39 805 according to instant summary by Manning Vaughn secretary of the Wisconsin state boxing commission Forty percent of this amount 15922 went to Ritchie Wolgast received 11911 20 percent and the promoters divided 4952 Vaughn said The commission received 1990 The contract provided Ritchie would receive 49 percent of receipts and Wolgast 30 percent or Wolgat would receive 7 percent of total receipts out of which he would have to pay Mitchie 10 600 The champion chose the 407 percent

Sulwankee Wis Wille Ratchie Ad Wolgan Manning Vaughn Wisconsin State Boxing Commission Ritchie Wolgast Vaughn Wolggat Mitchie

Ty Cobb Heads to Join Tigers for Spring Training

Tyrus Raymond Cobb, the famed ball player, was in Atlanta for several hours before flying to New Orleans to join the Detroit Tigers in spring training. He left Royston, Georgia, last night for the trip ahead of the season.

Tyrus Raymond Cobb Atlanta Jhey Royston New Orleans Detroit Tigers

Bill to Abolish Boxing In New York Reported Favorably

Albany March 1 The bill to abolish the state athletic commission and forbid professional boxing exhibitions in New York was reported favorably today by the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

New York Assembly Albany State Athletic Commission Assembly Judiciary Committees

Ganzel and McMillan Visit Atlanta Ahead of Bronchos Spring

John Ganzel manager of the Rochester Branched spent a few hours in Atlanta en route to Anniston for spring training. Tommie McMillan, Atlanta native and Bronchos shortstop, accompanied Ganzel to Anniston and will be seen in action during the week of April 8 to 11.

John Ganzel Rochester Atlanta Ananiston Ganzel Tommie McMillan Anniston Tommie

Cleveland Naps to play Georgia and Furman in Georgia

Twelve Cleveland Naps players in spring practice travel to Greenville South Carolina for a game with Furman at the request of outfielder Joe Jackson. The rest of the squad will face the University of Georgia in Athens on Saturday.

Athens Greenville 5. C Furman College Joe Birmingham Joe Jackson Cleveland University of Georgia

Regulars Win Game in Seven Innings at Americus

The Cleveland American association regulars won a seven inning game against Yannnigans by 5 to 1. Sheckard prepared recruiting pitchers for both sides. Plans are under way for a record crowd at the game Monday and Tuesday between the Scouts and the Boston Braves in Americus.

Ameneus

Browns deny signing two players to Federal League

Reports say pitcher Baumgardner and outfielder Williams, previously with the St. Louis Browns, would join the Kansas City Federals. Browns officials label the reports a joke as Stovall confirms talks occurred while traveling between Florida training sites.

New Orleans Baumgardner Outdelder Williams St. Ly Browns Kansas City Stovall Wichita Falls Texas St. Petersburg Fla Hedges Browns Sto Wis Marcu L Bauigerdner Williams Kansas City Federals Hiram Mason St. Louis Americans R. L. Tedges Branch Buckey Florida

Guils' Roster Revealed for 1914 Mobile Club

Manager Lord announced Mobile's 1914 roster including pitchers W Robertson LaRue Kirby Keeley Liebemann semi pros Williams Cullen catchers Schmidt Brown Berger Pensacola Catton States infielders Calhoun Jersey City O'Dell Perry Teves Gutfelders Lord Clark Miller with only one unsigned player Kid Meili from last season.

Mobile Prisers Lord Lord W. Robertson LaRue Kirby Keeley Liebemann Williams Cullen New Orleans Schmidt Brown Berger Pensacola Catton States Calhoun Jersey City O'Dell Perry Nashville Teves Evansvillle Gutfelders Clark Miller Kid" Meili

Exhibition Games Held Across Arenas and Parks

Cleveland v Georgia and Trinity v Trinity Park play at Durham. St Paul faces Memphis in another match. Cleveland battles Furman in Greenville. Substitutes square off against athletics in Virginia. Matches span arenas and parks, reflecting a busy early schedule.

Cleveland Georgia Arenas Subs Athletics Waeniveton Virginia Trinty Trinty Park Durham St. Paul Memphis Furman Greenville

Vols Reserve List Named by Nashville Manager

Nashville Tenn March 14 The list for the Nashville Vols of the Southern league announced by Manager W C Schwartz includes pitchers Forrest More Cliftora Snyder Bernie Boland Heinie Berger from Mobile Leslie Johnson and T A Rogers Renfer from Ottawa Walter Market free agent and amateurs Griggs Marshall Cantwell. Catchers Red Smith Bill Chenault and William Smith infielders George Rust John Lindsay Freeland Harry Spratt and outfielders Dave Callahan Bert King Pinch McCabe Spratt and McCabe.

Vols Nashville Tenn Egal W. C. Schwartz Forrest More Cliftora Snyder Bernie Boland Heinie Berger Leslie Johnson T. A. Rogers Renfer Ottawa Walter Market Griggs Marshall Cantwell Red” Smith Bill Chenault William Smith Columbia, Tenn George Rust John Lindsay Freeland Harry Spratt Dave Callahan Volunteers Bert King Chattanooga Pinch McCabe Jersey City International Lexcue Spratt McCabe

Walsh Brothers Going to Augusta in Season Move

The Walsh brothers, catcher and infielder, may be sent to the Augusta South Atlanta league club by Manager Buy South if they agree to the change. The decision rests with them as they pursue a chance to advance. The Crackers schedule a practice game this afternoon against the Baptist Tabernacle Baracas at 3 o'clock, with admission 25 cents. Regulars beat Pepperites 6 to 2 in six innings as Manush starred with three hits and Welchonce, Long, and Flanagan led the offense.

Walsh Brothers Catcher Snielder Augusta South Atlanta Buy South Smith Crackers Tabernacle Baracas Fence de Jeon Thia Cense Rey Perryman Joe Dunn Lawrence Munch Welchonce Long Flanagan Eible McConnell Webeb Pepperites Nixon Lynch Kercher Dunn Manush Amason Tarcher Price Schwind Doscher Walsh Browning Lawrences Dent

Phillies Take Cubs In World Series Style Win

Philadelphia Americans beat Chicago Nationals 6 to 2 in Tampa with Strunk’s hot bat and a late ninth inning shutdown by Bullet Joe Bush. Attendance surges as crowd enjoys summerlike weather and a rematch slated for tomorrow. Batteries Koestner Zabel Bresnahan and Brown Bush Lapp.

Athletices Cubs Tampa Fla Philadelpha Americans Joe” Bush Cub

Will Launch Defender Defiance On May 11

Bath Maine March 1 The racing sloop Defhauve a candidate for the defense of the Americas cup will be launched May 11 according to George M Pynchon managing director of the syndicate building the boat This is the first definite launching date for any of the trio of yachts entering elimination trials Mr Fynchen and ER Walter Clark treasurer of the syndicate say the framing is along and Defiance will be ready for planking in a week Irinta owned by Mr fick and commanded by Captain Stow will leave City Island for Bath April 98 bringing the crew for the soon

Bath Maine Defhauve George M. Pynchon Fynchen Walter Clark Philadelphia Mr. Fick Stow City Island

Laporte Joins Indianapolis Federals After KC Signing

Frank Laporte, newly signed by the Kansas City American Association club, today joined the Indianapolis Federals, via a message from Wichita Falls Texas. The move follows his earlier deal with Kansas City.

Kansas City Mearen Frank Laporte Tndianapolis Federals Wichita Falls Texas

Boys' High 10 Play A M A Nine Today

The Boys' High School baseball team departs for Gainesville to face Riverside Military Academy in the opener of a three game series with two more clashes scheduled in Gainesville and Atlanta. Also in sports: mixed golf foursomes in honor of Miss Gladys Ravenscroft of England ends 4 to 3. Lawrence Cowing wins Cincinnati arranged tennis title 3 5 6 4 6.

Gainesville Riverside Military Academy Gaimesville Atlanta Oakmont Wennin Pinehurat Lawrence Cowing Cincinnati R.A. Burns Toronto

Brown Is Winner In Billiard Match

New York March 13 Morris D Brown of Brooklyn won the National Amateur Richard tournament match against Eugene L Milburn of Memphis by 409 to 6 in thirty seven innings after Brown built a 200 point lead with a 103 run. Milburn’s three turns added 760 to his total despite early deficits as the two players traded leads across twenty one innings.

New York Richard Morris D. Brown Brooklyn Eugene L. Milbur Memphis Tenn Brown Innnings Milburn

Boxing card set at Columba Burlesque Theater tonight

Three boxing bouts head a program at the Columba Burlesque theater starting at 9 o clock. In the ten round main event Meser Pries meets Eddie Bass. The six round semi wind up features Spider Britt against Eddie Walsh and a four round preliminary pits Young Britt against Eddie Hudder.

Columba Burlesque Theater Meser Pries Eddie Bass Spider Britt Eddie Walsh Young Britt Eddie Hudder

Diversified crops to replace cotton in section

Meridian reports plan to diversify crops as cotton acreage declines. Farmers will increasingly raise truck crops and other diversified products. Recent cold and snow caused minimal damage to tender plants. fruits and truck crops largely spared. Tampa notes Sweeney reported in Boston Braves deal with Evers trade. possible placement at second base with Zimmerman returning to third.

Meridian Buss Tampa CIA Tnfelder Willian' Sweeney O'Day Chicago Cbs Sweeney

Rome to form Junior Chamber of Commerce

A Rome group will organize a Junior Chamber of Commerce under the chamber of commerce. Its aim is to study Rome civic and industrial life and involve young men aged 16 to 20 in aiding community needs. Professor W P Jones, high school principal, will be managing director.

Teme Maren Younior Chamber of Commerce Rome Chamber of Commerce W P. Jones

Senoia Duck Mill to be Opened Again

Stockholders of the Bank of Senoia have bought the Senioa duck mill property and plan to reopen soon. They seek outside capital and will seek manufacturing firms to locate there with attractive incentives. C F Hollberg and Lee Hand lead the new venture in Senoia Georgia.

Sengia Sénoia Maren 1A Speeas Bank of Fefina Senoia

Home Insurance Co Buys The Hibernia Company

New Orleans March 13 Sale of the Hibernia Insurance Company of Louisiana to the Home Insurance Company on York was completed today. By terms of sale the Hibernia company holds between 3 1/2 and 10 million dollars of life insurance in Louisiana. The Hibernia, organized in 1871, had capital of 50,000 and surplus of 252,000. The book value of the stock was rated at 204 a share.

New Orleans Erma Insurance Company Louisiana Home Insurance Company York Hema Company Hibernia Atpex

Shriners Return From Manila Pilgrimage

Seattle March 12. About 150 nobles of the Aristic Shrine from most Imperial temples in the United States and Canada arrived back from Manila. They traveled under Nile temple Seattle to install novices. The party left Seattle December 30, completing the longest pilgrimage in Shrine history and visiting Orient ports. Many women accompanied by families.

Seattle Wash United

City to collect about $60,000 in back taxes

Figures from Councilman Charles Switch show approximately $60,000 in delinquent taxes owed since last year and the year before. The city has already recovered over $10,000 from residents listed as tax dodgers, many of whom kept names out of city records and school lists.

Charles W. Switch Smith Woodward McQlelland Dig Atlanta Hig

Brunswick Meeting to Discuss Great National Highway

Brunswick Ga March 13 Special for the Miami Quebec automobile highway a road from Savannah to Brunswick and to Jacksonville will be discussed at a general meeting in Uniscry at an wart. County commissioners of Chatham Bryan Liberty McIntosh Glynn Camden Georgia and Duval Nassau Florida are urged to send representatives. The convention is arranged by the Brunswick board of trade with Mayor Mopkins as chairman and a committee including H Mason Abrams Mallard and Brown to finalize details.

BrunsWick Vannah Jacksonville Chatham Bryan Liberty McIntosh Glynn Camden Georgia Duval Nassau Countes Florida Wlre Brunswick Board of Trade Mopkins Ua Hf

Death of Westinghouse Not to Affect Business

New York March 1 George Westinghouse noted engineer and inventor died of heart disease. His will ensures continuation of vast business interests under trustees. Policy and operations of Westinghouse industries remain unchanged. Trustees named Henry M Westinghouse Charles A Terry and W D Undepraff. Voting power in corporations to be shared among those interests. Westinghouse valued over 50 million dollars. He was in his eighty sixth year and burial set for Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery.

New York George West Newhouse Lalarge Westinghouse Henry Merman Westinghouse Spd Westinghouse Air Brake Company Charles A. Terry Westinghouse’ el Wie and Manufacturing Company W. D. Undepraff Estinghouse Air’ Brake Company George Westinghouse

Law Against Opium Goes Into Effect

Washington reports that regulations to enforce the new federal act prohibiting opium imports began moving from the treasury to customs collectors. The act bans opium imports except for medical use, and bans export of opium and cocaine except under strict rules. Violations carry up to $5,000 fine or $50 minimum, up to two years in prison or both.

Washington Congress Treasury Department Firma Institutiona

Many Bodies in Sunken Steamer Swept Away

Washington reports that the Old Dominion new Monroe sank after a collision with the Nantucket off Virginia coast January 10. Divers swept from the wreck by a strong current recovered bodies as 43 Avex were lost, with hopes remaining to recover more imprisoned within the ship.

Washington Old Dominion New Monroe Nantucket Virginia Avex

Tenement Fire in Bridgeport Kills Three Residents

Fire in a six family tenement in Bridgeport Connecticut early today killed three men and endangered a fourth, threatening the lives and eyes of sixty other occupants.

Bridgeport Conn Wareh

Atlanta's Strides From Day 10 Day 10 Day

The Constitution notes a major transaction the Lind Ad Products company of New York purchasing a Row Street site with Southern Railway frontage for 7000 dollars to build an oxy acetylene metal works. Also details Georgia Railway and Power plans to acquire semi central Atlanta property for new structures and an express terminus on Butler Street, plus other real estate sales including parcels on Peachtreon and Marietta streets and Euclid avenue with prices ranging from forty thousand to fifty thousand dollars.

Lind Ad Products Company New Yor City Row’ Street Southern Railway Roy Street Pylant Street Muchase Thrower Mmer Ty TD. Amnicu Ther Lanta Atlanta Commerce Georgia Rialway and Power Company Preston Arkwright Street Railway Company A& Pares Butler Eirest Achiner Street Waiton Street Street Raway Company Guimer Street Beatty John C. DePree Nannie Boyd Peachtron Street Currier George P. Moora Burckhardt Fr. Bricken Marietta ‘Street Bartow Bartow Street M. C. Kiser Agency RB. G. Little E. M. Dunning Euclid Avenue Tor

AlkaHEST Managers Hold Meeting At Piedmont Hotel

About twenty five AlkaHEST Lyceum representatives from southern sections met at the Piedmont hotel yesterday at 10 in the morning to discuss field conditions and best methods for promoting the lyceum. Russell Bridge presided, with readings by Mrs. William Calvin Chilton concluding the day.

Alki Lyceum Piedmont Inday Citveiuy Lyceum

White Way for West Point Lighting Plan Examined

West Point plans a white way to illuminate the business district. The street lighting system is undecided as J W Kud man and J C Lagietr review options and will report to the city council at the next meeting.

West Point Une J. W. Kudman J.C. Lagietr

McCurry Pleased With Court Ruling On Heat Regulation

Hartwell Ga March 2 Hon Indian Bh McCurry expresses delight as the supreme court upholds constitutional list to make it a crime to heat hotels and boarding houses The matter was before the court.

Hartwell McCurry Supreme Court

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