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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1902

Page

10

Hadfield and Lake Set To Clash On Coliineum Track Tonight

Newark sailor cyclist Hadfield will race Staten Island rider Johnny Lake in a five mile motor paced match on the Coliineum track tonight. If Hadfield wins he faces Bobby Walthour tomorrow in the same venue. A sprint between Plunger Bil Rutz and Gussie Lawson also tops the card. Both Hadfield and Lake have trained hard, with times close to 1:36 miles. Walthour predicts a close race with no accidents and calls it an even money bet.

Harlie Hadfield Newark Johnny Lake Staten Island Bobby Watthour Hadfield Lake Bil Rutz Gussie Lawson Eli Winesett Leake Watson Coleman Prince Bobbie Walthour Walthour Leander Bobby Walthour Hadifield

Hat Ordinance Died in Atlanta Amid Courtship Quips

An Atlanta councilman drafts a hat rule forcing women to remove hats in churches. The plan backfires as his wife jokes he should move, others mock the move, and a bachelor councilman resists, saying he won’t burn bridges to single life as Easter approaches.

Atlanta Beatty

Foundering of a Schooner Near Nassau

The schooner John K. Souther, Captain A. F. Poole, sailed from New York February 18 bound for Galveston. It foundered off Great Stirrup Island in the Bahama group March 1. The crew reached Nassau safely.

Nassau Bahama Islands John K. Souther A F. Poole New York Galveston Tex Great Stirrup Island Bahama Group Souther

Nickerson Named President of Mexican American Steamship Co

Mexico City March 16. H R Nickerson vice president and general manager of the Mexican Central railway has been elected president of the Mexican American Steamship Company to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of F. E. Spindle.

Accidents Claim Two Steel Plant Workers In Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio on March 16 John Howik an employee of the National Steel Company was struck by an engine and killed. Moments later Michael Torrain another National Steel worker was caught and killed in a desveding incident at the same plant.

Pwe Youngstown Ohio John Howik National Steel Company Michael Torrain Ana Kile

League Reforms Baseball Rules and Ground Rules Adopted

Southern League directors met in room 104 at Kimball House to revise playing and ground rules. An old draft, revised by Harmsden of Little Rock, was largely retained with minor changes. The Clark Griffith live ball was adopted for the season, aiding batters on long hits. Hotels for visiting teams were selected per city with posted price figures. The schedule was reviewed. Hardin of Chattanooga opposed the paper but withdrew after discussion.

Wouthern League Kimball House Hardin Chattanooga

Southern Association President Praises Harmony at Meeting

The Southern Association president Nicklin praised the session after the Constitution published schedule was adopted. Delegates adjourned to meet at the call of the president while Powell stayed to close a telegraph deal with Western Union. Hood's Sarsaparilla is lauded for curing illness and disease.

Association Southern Association Nicklin Powell Western Union

Georgia Baptist Convention Rome Trip Passes at Reduced Fare

The Georgia Baptist Convention in Rome offered round trip tickets via the Western and Atlantic railroad from Atlanta. Tickets go on sale March 25 and 26 with return valid until March 27 morning trains, special delegates train departing Atlanta at 2 07 p m. from Home and the Rev R B Headden arranging details. Contact Harman General Passenger Agent for information.

Georgia Baptist Convention Rome Western and Atlantic Railroad Atlanta R.b.headden First Baptist Church Home Maret Ferther Informavior Oweite Harmay General Atelania

Atlanta Athletic Club to Let New Home Contract

The Atlanta Athletic Club will today let the contract for a new home on Auburn avenue. The project will cost about 240,000 and the building should be completed within eight to nine months. The club, founded in 1893, has grown to 850 active members and anticipates expanding to 60 members before the new quarters open. Burton Smith serves as president with Arnold Broyles as vice president and B. S. Dunleap as secretary and treasurer.

Atlanta Athletic Club Auburn Avenue South Atlanta Moma Burton Smith Arnold Broyles Dunleap Charles King Harry Silverman Henry Porter W. BR. Tichenor Walter Ormond Airie Atkinson W. B. Roberts F. G. Byrd George Adair Smith Theodore Toepe Athletic Club

Emory College Debates gubernatorial candidates clash

Oxford Ga March 16 Special Few Literary Society to host a high stakes debate on the Georgia governorship. The question centers on Dupont Guerry versus J M Terrell with senior and underclass members voting in the coming race. The entire college community, including Phi Gamma Society, will attend as Guerry visits Covington on the eve of events.

Emory College Marita Terrell Guerry Elivss Emory Oxford Leterary Society Rasolved Dupont Guerry Georgia J. M. Terrell Phi Gamma Society Entieollege Covington

Audrey at Miller's 39 Marietta in a fare tale

The St Paul Globe recounts a comic streetcar incident where Audrey boards with 10 cents saved from a bargain day. A courteous conductor covers her fare, sparing a long walk home, while Audrey clutches the coin between her teeth as the journey proceeds. Silence and a wink of humor mark the folly and mercy on the ride.

St. Paul Globe

Hofmann Pianist Sets Grand Recital This Afternoon

Sosef Hofmann, the celebrated pianist, will give a recital this afternoon at the Grand. He has created a furor in the cities visited, with press acclaim calling him the wonder of the century and the greatest pianist heard in this country. Advance sale of seats has reached Atlanta.

Sosef Hofmann Hofmann Atlanta

Horserace Entries and Theatre Notes From New Orleans

The report lists six furlong and mile races with horse names and weights at New Orleans, plus a long note on Hofmann a New York Times praised pianist. It also mentions upcoming performances at Grand and other theaters with cast and theatre names from New York Chicago and London.

Theatre notes and engagements at Columbia and Grand

Hazel Chapple Amy Muller Sally Cohen and Maude Travers are listed for weddings and matinee Wednesday. General Sherman admired Joseph Murphy after Kerry Gow. Murphy appears Friday and Saturday at the Grand in Kerry Gow and Bhaan Rhue. The Ewing Taylor company opens a week at Columbia Theater with Because He Loved Me So and vaudeville interludes. Multiple plays follow with carload scenery promised and matinees Wednesday and Saturday.

Sel Hazel Chapple Amy Muller Sally Cohen Maude Travers W. T. Sherman Joseph Murphy Kerry Gow Bhaan Rhue Columbia Ewing-Taylor Columbia Theater Mer London Don Caesar da Bazart Enoch Arden Little Connie Ray Walter Ayres James D. Ray Corinne Ray Hesse Chesterfield

Today's Entries at Galtland racetrack card

Seven furlongs selling features Cur sie Alloa The Weaver Mythrox against Montana Peeress Lady Sterting Ada N Parsifal Kilidoc Huachuca Afike Strauss in race one February 12. Second race mile and a quarter hurdles lists Sam Green Duke of York II Auriffiia Bonuary Master Lee Sea Song. Third race two year olds half mile purses Estrattada The Phantom Fire Dance Darante Belle Reed Gold Van Deutschland Vineltdes Arabo II. Fourth race mile and eighth selling Morenga John McGurk Black Dick Loyal 8 El Mid Eissence Even G. Fifth race mile and sixteenth selling Jim Hale Herculean Commissioner Forster Gavaline Im promptu. Sixth race three quarters mile selling Bill Richmanson Gusto Wyoming Captivate Dorian Kitty Edily Maresa School for Scandal Wy Eldred Pope Leo Sweet Tooth

Galtland Curzie Alloa the Weaver Mythrox Montana Peeress Lady Sterting Ada N Parsifal Kilidoc Huachuca Afike Strauss Sam Green Duke of York II Auriffiia Bonuary Master Lee Sea Song Estrattada the Phantom Fire Dance Darante Belle Reed Gold van. Deutschland Vineltdes Arabo Morenga John McGurk Black Dick Loyal el Mid Eissence Even Jim Hale School For Scandal Wy Eldred Pope Leo Sweet Tooth

Miss Stone Grateful for Aid in Release by Brigands

Miss Stone, an American missionary held by brigands near Salonica, sends thanks through an Associated Press rep. She expresses gratitude for the universal joy at her and Mme Tsuka’s release and for the labor money and prayers that aided their freedom.

Salonica Associated Press Missg Stone Sherself Mme, Tsuka Miss Stone

Safety Deposit Boxes Advertised For Valuables

Well arranged safety deposit boxes for storing valuables offered with private keys. Boxes priced from 3.00 per year upward according to size. No trouble to show them.

Young Women's Christian Association Incorporation Petition

Petitioners seek incorporation of the Young Women's Christian Association in Atlanta Fulton County Georgia for twenty years with renewal. It will be noncapital and member driven, funded by dues and donations, with power to own property borrow money and lease real estate. It may operate a gymnasium lunch room reading rooms and social halls and conduct lectures and amusements to promote fellowship and charity.

Fulton Country Ralph van Landingham A. McD W. Woods White J. J. Woodside Lewier E. H W. Philps George Winship M. R. Emmons W. FP. Clark T P. Westmoreland George Muse Robert C. Alston Julien Wield Sallie Maud Jones Annie Mitchell Grace Vaincrum Della Disbro Jennie Armatrond Mattie Nuanady Merry Jackson Lowise Romare Jennie English Young Women's Christian Association Tao Caid Association Atlanta Fulton State of Georgia State of Georgia Tha Tate Tompkins & Alston Maren Arnold Broyles Cald Cald Court Young Women‘s Christian Association Fulton County

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