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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
3
The annual track meet of the city prep league will be held on the campus of the Georgia Military Academy in College Park Saturday afternoon starting at 1. Georgian Military Academy won last season and has a strong team entered this year.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for bladder and kidney issues caused by enlarged prostate. It promises reduced urination impulses, better sleep, and relief from swelling, diabetes, and related pains after several doses, urging daily use and high water intake.
The gaffers of the Druid Hill Golf Club will play Saturday in the qualifying round for the George W. Adair Trophy. All rounds use club handicaps. First round must finish by May 25, second by May 27, semi final by May 29, finale by May 30. In the fret flight the Anais will be thirty-six holes, eighteen in all.
An advertisement touts Cadomené tablets as a home remedy for nervous exhaustion and low vitality. It claims immediate strength gains and urges self use without medical prescriptions, promising discreet use and affordable access at well stocked pharmacies.
President Robert S Rosser of the city prep league states a misunderstanding about the prep race and confirms Boys High as adjudged winner of the Atlanta prep baseball championship while league rules specify a ten game schedule.
Both Marist and Boys' High have played ten games. Boys' High won nine and lost one while Marist won eight. President Rosser states the tie is unnecessary since pennants are awarded by percentage, and Boys' High holds the higher percentage.
Gardner and Reynolds combined for a 2 to 0 win over Makarion as Waycross beat Brunswick in a pitchers duel. Timely hitting by Ham Reynolds drove in both runs, and a third inning catch by Riggina at third stood out as the key moment.
Old-time mascot and snare drummer known as Old Edd, linked to Joseph E. Brown camp No. 1776 U V, seeks funds to join Confederate reunion in Richmond June 1. Camp appeals to public for donations to cover the $11.25 ticket for Old Edd and asks contributors to send gifts to W. P. Archer, adjutant, 19% Yeast Alabama street, with donor address.
In a noon game LaGrange defeated Anniston 11 to 6 after a scoreless first six innings. Errors and hits after the seventh doomed Anniston. Livingston and Lafitte held the mound for LaGrange while Sigmon and Mahoney worked for Anniston. Umpire Daverne. Talladega also beat Griffin 6 to 2 with Camp and Baker leading the Talladega offense and Sanford debuting on the mound for Talladega.
Cambridge May 20 George T Stallings manager of the world champion Boston Nationals tonight gave the Harvard baseball squad instructions in inside baseball. He is said to have consented to act as an advisory coach to the team The Spalding Official Golf Guide for 1915 appeared yesterday edited by Thomas Hendesow of Chicago The guide lists official titles for the season covers champions intercollegiate events and golf lore and is richly illustrated It can be obtained for 25 cents by American Sports Publishing Co 21 Warren street New York
Titton High School defeated Sparks 7 to 1 on home ground in a strong showing. Puckett pitched for Titton with Thrasher catching. Jennings started for Sparks with Middlebrooks behind the plate. Umpires Scarboro and Mitchell officiated.
Athens Ga May 20 Special Horace McCall Clements junior school civil engineering was elected captain of the University of Georgia baseball team for 1916 He has played shortstop and has been on the varsity three years His home is in Buena Vista He has been named on two all southern teams.
The Forsyth presents a varied program with Ruth Raye headlining a night of song and dance alongside Gladyw Nexunaer Vivian Murray. Also on offer are The Lure of the Mask at Strand and a Paramount photo-drama replete with stars, plus Beata’s Beetle comedy drama and other acts praised for costume and stagecraft.
Augusta Ga May 26 Special Mrs Carmen Harkness a stenographer of this city is in jail here on a Rail trover warrant sworn out by P T Corker of Waynesboro As a result of ihly action Mrs Harkness has given to the United States authorities it is stated certain letters written by Corker to her upon which a warrant may be based charging him with white slavery It is stated by friends of the parties that Corker and Mrs Harkness have been close friends for some time he giving her property and securities amounting to several thousand dollars Lately distrusting her fidelity misaded the return of the Property This being refused the warrant was issued and she was placed in jail here She has made no effort to secure that 15000 ball and demanded
Dr J S Stanley a Macon Mississippi physician visiting relatives in Valdosta died suddenly in a local drug store. He suffered heart failure as he read a newspaper. He had retired from practice, was a Confederate veteran colonel, and leaves a widow a son a daughter and a step daughter. He will be buried in Brooksville Mississippi tonight.
Charge d affaires Magnne of the German legation in Mexico City was attacked and stabbed by a robber near the regiment Tuesday. He reported the incident to the German embassy in Washington today and said it carried no political significance. He was not seriously wounded.
New York May 20 Special A balance of suitors and a timid market have kept cotton prices weak. In the past two weeks relief came from purchases by southern buyers and steady demand as workers return to factories. Government actions to dispose of detained cargoes restrained prices but the market remains cautious with United States and Germany tensions influencing sentiment. Hubbard Bros & Co report a firmer tone with buying support and little selling pressure as outlook remains uncertain. Jay, Bond & Co note the market showing advancing tendency amid absent selling pressure and favorable inquiries, with possible renewed selling if German replies turn unfavorably.
New York and New Orleans markets rose as covering and firmer demand supported cotton. Prices advanced about 15 to 20 points, with October contracts near 9.90 and spot middling around 9.73 as reports of weather and war rumors influenced activity.
Weekly cotton movement reports show New Orleans and Charleston as major hubs with middling prices and large stock totals. Notable figures include Philadelphia, New York, Savannah, and Wilmington with varied receipts, exports, and stocks, alongside inland movement in Houston, Memphis, Augusta, Cincinnati, and Dallas. Dry goods markets in New York observe firmer demand for breadcloths and dress goods amid improving prices.
New York May 26 Chesapeake and Ohio announced it would defer payment of the June dividend. The decision, foreshadowed by weak stock trading, follows wartime uncertainties and mirrors similar steps in prior periods. Market reports span coffee, Brazilian port receipts, and Chicago and St Louis commodity and livestock movements.
New York May 20 Mercantile s461 Sterling exchange weak sixty day bills at 4.7565 for demand. paper money 38% Mexican dollars 38 Government and railroad bonds varied. Call money steady high 2 low 1% rule. Copper tin and metals quotes mixed with spot copper at 75. New York metals finish modest with tin and copper cited. Western cheese and poultry receipts noted with price ranges. Butter steady Eggs lower. potatoes and other dairy items listed with regional variances. Chicago and Kansas City livestock and dairy prices shown for May 20 with butter and creamery figures.
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