Captain McCormick Wins at 100 to 1 at Montgomery Park
Memphis May 4. Six good races on card amid sultry heat. Captain McCormick, at 25 to 1 to 100 to 1, won the opening race in a drive from outsider Miss Cesarion. Jockeys Cherry and Aubuchon led a parade of results including Gold Enamel and John Smulski in other events. The day also featured large crowds and heavy but improving track conditions. In other notes, delegates to the Colored Methodist Episcopal church conference arrived in Memphis and were welcomed by Mayor Malone and Judge Steen. The conference commences routine business and is expected to run several weeks.
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Memphis
Tenn
Montgomery Park
Captain McCormick
Cea@don
John ‘Smulski Ellison
Toi Gilroy
la Vernita
Sanside
Gold Duke
Beatrice
Sir Mincemeat
Helen Lucas
Banellen
Los Angeleny
Cherry
Bannerkhette
I. Dennison
Mr. Jack
Brown
Nones
Hortengia
Crowshade
Miss Strome
DeOro
Lee
Lady Dermont
MicGee
Tame
Chancellor
Lady Alleece
John Smulski
T. Burns
Gold Enamel
Aubuchon
Durid
CW. Fisher
Bonnie Prince Charley
Silverskin
Broomhandle Elso
Platean
LaPucelle
Caeser
A. W. Booker
Henpecked
Pearl Hays
Stoner Hill
Eroteus
Globe Runner
Profane al Henry
Hyacinth
Lacy Crawford
Sugar
Carnival
Dita M
Déecile
James Reddinck
Nealon
Charlatan
Cnarley
General Conference of the Colored, Methodist’ Episcopal Church
J. H. Malone
J. M. Steen
R.A. Carter
Augusta
Races at Churchill Downs Feature Heavy Card Analysis
At Louisville on May 4 Churchill Downs hosted large non stake races with Beacon Light and other favorites, Margaret Morris the only favorite to win in the fifth, clear and fast track. Races covered include six events with detailed entries and results such as First Race won by J. Ed Grille, Second by Billy Vertress, Fourth by Beacon Light, and Sixth by Tarpat, plus extensive Louisville entries and candidate horses for upcoming races.
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Churchill Iewis
Beacon Light
Dartigand Ranner
Margaret Morris
J. Ed Grille
D. Boland
Garrett Wilson
Ellom
Precious Stone
Walsh
Yo San Orderly
Royal Legend
Magic
Mafalda
Mebel Winn
Irene Mac
Webber
Fields
Jake Weber
Avare
Billy Vertress
Avatin
Swain
Bsolvent
Nicol
Azole
Bon Vivant
Alveston
Loyal Lad
Hellloom
Toulon
Robert Jenking
Dick Shanley
Gee Gene Ran
Rach —Seling
Rorcoe
Troxler
Gambrinus
Morris
Fox Mende
Stoling
Worincess Marla
Taylor
Seaond
la Thorpe
Swmin
Cross Cut
Woodlyn
Bim Beattie
Captain Bush
Hana More
Dley
Sketeran
Lawsuit Over Husband Death Against Southern Railway
W Terrell as next friend of Mrs Maud Williams sues the Southern Railway Company and Erskine Andrews for 25000 damages for G F Williams death. Williams a switchman was killed April 18 1906 while operating a switch on engine No 1630. Plaintiff alleges wrong direction no bell no flagman and excessive speed. Also Westmoreland Bros Neal sues Central of Georgia Railway for 10000 injuries as a switchman injured October 11 1905.
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Maud Williams
Southern Railway Company
W. @ Terrell
Erskine Andrews
G. F. Williams
Williams
Soa
Lngine No. 1630
Westmoreland Bros
Neal
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Jamaica Race Meet Big Day at Jamaica Downs
J A Drakes Grapple easily captured the Newtown stakes over 3 furlongs at Jamaica. Multiple races featured major plays with Grapple leading a field that included Op tilt an Blue Coat and St Estephe in the early races.
Prizes Offered for Big Meet at Macon Auto Races
Macon Georgia May 4 Special addit tonal interest in the coming automobile racing meet of the Macon Automobile Club was added this afternoon with a prize of 250 dollars for the best time under 1 05 during the races. Three Atlanta cars led by Creelman Edward Inman and Winship Nunnally will drive overland to Macon. Prizes of 100 dollars each are offered in several races along with trophies. Creelman’s 60 horsepower Thom as flyer holds the Atlantic Beach mile record of 0 46 2 5 and bets on a strong showing in Macon next Thursday to Saturday. Hon Ban L Jones, president of the club, will race his Choc taw with a 50 horsepower Thomas and a 20 horsepower car, challenging the Atlantans’ machines.
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Macon
Atlanta
Creelman
Thomas Flyer
Atlantic Beach
Ban L. Jones
Thomas
Avanta
VAGRANT HOSTS ARE ROUNDED UP IN AMERICUS
In Americus Georgia on May 4 special grand jury indictments led to the rounding up of vagrants including both black and white individuals. Sheriff released women on bond for a court appearance in three weeks.
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Americus
Tampa Timber Company charter filed for capital rise
Petitioners P S Arkwright R E Cullinane and W H Wright filed for a charter for the Tampa Timber Company with capital stock set at 106000 and privileges sought to increase beyond 3 million for stockholders. The firm plans to operate sawmills tarping mills and factories and to erect conduct and maintain warehouses stores mills factories hotels tram roads and railroads. W B Stovall joined the filing. Ashburn Ga May 4 special A board of trade was organized yesterday electing W A Shingler president S H K Hudson vice president and John S Hutcheson secretary and treasurer with an executive committee named including G T Betts J L Hancock W A Murray J S Shingler G B Gorday BR L Tipton R Co Bunnap J N Hillhouse.
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P. S. Arkwright
R. E. Cullinane
W. H. Wright
Tampa Timber Company
Colex
W. B. Stovall
R. Co. Bunnap
J. N Hillhouse
W. A Hawkins
C. Mic Kimals
Young speakers prize winners in Newton county event
In Oxford Emory College Ga on May 4 Governor Terrell awarded first prize $20 to Miss Frances Thompson second prize $5 to Miss Bessie Paine first boys prize $20 to Ben Hicks Woodruff second prize $5 to Henry Stone a diary to Flint Hill school for greatest improvement and thirty six certificates to seventh graders The day drew a large crowd with speeches by nine young ladies and music by Emory quartet Norman brothers and others The event highlighted by a kitchen dinner on the grounds and continued excitement as schools cheered for their speakers.
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Emory
College
Oxford
Terrell
Misa V. Frances Thompson
Manafield
Bessie Paine
Brickstore
Ben Hicks Woodruff
Cedar Shoals
Henry Stone
Adama
Flint Hill
H. H. Stone
Board of Education
Pupila
Emory ‘College
Newton County
Chapel Church
James E. Dickey
J .T. Fakes
Joseph M. Terrell
Emory Quartet
Norman Brothers
Covington
Nove
Iielfors
Street Railways Company
Newton
G. C. Adams
Sdool
J. E. Bogle
Mnor Terrell
A. D. Hammock
Rockdale County
Lawrence Duffie
Henry County
A K Hawkes Company Glasses Benefit Eye Ailments
A K Hawkes Company offers correctly fitted glasses to relieve headaches inflamed eyes and nervous disorders. The firm cites its recognized ability and equipment as proof and invites customers to try their service to be convinced.
Secret rates boost Standard Oil profits amid rail disputes
A lengthy investigation reveals Standard Oil profiting from secret and open rates, inflating prices for New England consumers and railroads alike. Officials urge stronger interstate commerce controls and Knox’s proposed immunity bill to curb rate discrimination and restore competition.
Oil Trust and Interstate Commerce Clash Rumors
Roosevelt urges broad powers for the ICC amid criticized practices by Standard Oil. The Standard Oil Company defends its rates as lawful and fair, denying unlawful methods or secret rebates, while warning that overreach could harm legitimate freight operations. The exchange highlights tensions over railroad rates, competition, and government control.
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Standard Ojl
Diet
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
New York
Roosevelt
Garfield
John D. Archbory
Associated Press
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Off Company
I Ts
Standard
Roose_ Yelt
Standard OM Company
Bureau
Standard Oi
Inter-state Commerce Commission
Standard Oil Company
Standart Ol
Speer to lunch with president on Yale trip
May 4. Judge Speer to lunch with Roosevelt at the White House before heading to Yale to lecture at its law school. He will stop in Washington by invitation, a gesture both men value, reflecting their long friendship.
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Macon Ge
Ty Exapery Speer
Pree Roosevelt
White House
Yale
Walington
To Precise
Three Speeches in Same Day by Judge Russell in Georgia
Covington Ga May 4 Judge Richard B Russell delivered three political addresses in one day. At noon he spoke to citizens in Machen and Shady Dale, at 4 pm to Newborn voters, and closed at Mansfield with no address. He discussed the gubernatorial race and received warm welcomes. Supporters say he is gaining support rapidly in the area.
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Covington
Spetiil
Richard B. Russell
Machen
Shady Dale
Newb
Mansfield
Duo Russell
Landslide for Gordon Lee in primary across Georgia
Rome GA May 4 Special results show Gordon Lee cruising to a complete landslide over Judge A W Fite for congress. Lee led in Gordon county with 2560 votes to 709, while Cobb county backed Lee by 539, and Calhoun reported Lee 835 to Fite 482, indicating broad support for Lee in the early returns.
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Tas Gressional
Gordon Jes
Congress
A. W. File
Lee
Jags
Cobb
Marietta Ga
Gordon Lee
A. W. Fite
Gordon
Calhoun
Gordon County
Gordot
Primary results in Banks County reap many local offices
Banks Ga May 4 Special Result of the primary in Banks County follows for congress Thomas M Ball for representative P F M Farr for clerk of superior court C A Meeks for 2b George M Barden for tax collector C Langford for tax receiver H J vid for county treasurer W W pie for coroner W S Sanders per local vote outcome and names read aloud
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Homer
Barks
Congress
Thomas M. Ball
P.F. M. Farr
C. A. Meeks
George M. Barden
C. Langford
W. O
Sanders
Booker T. Washington Sect Protests Kansas City Hospital
Booker T. Washington, president of an institute, spoke in Kansas City on May 4 urging defeat of a Kansas hospital for African Americans. The address called for action at a local hall and targeted the hospital project as discriminatory.
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Booker Washington
Kansas City
Booker T.ingson
Turkeree Indy Institute
Kansas Kans
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