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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1914

Page

2

Tech Heavier Than Auburn in Saturday Clash

Advance dope on the Tech Auburn game here Saturday points to a close hard fought contest between the rival teams. Tech outweighs Auburn by a small margin and Auburn’s greater experience may decide the result, with local wagers predicting a two touchdown margin for Auburn.

Dick Jemison Tech Auburn Pech Jackets Henviex Heisman Donahue Plainsmen Vanderbilt Georgia James Atlanta

Peg o My Heart Star Challenges Local Tennis Players

J L Bruce Tiden, appearing with Oliver Morosca’s Peg O My Heart in Atlanta, issues a challenge to local tennis stars. A former Swiss amateur champion, he seeks a best two of three or three of five match series against Atlanta’s top players including Bryan Grant ER, Carter Jr, and Carleton Smith.

J. L. Bruce-Tiden Jerry Oliver Morosca Atlanta Mr. Bruce-Tiden Switzerland America Air Bruce Tiden Tilden Auanta Constitution Tiden Bruce-Tiden Bryan Grant Carter, Jr Carleton

Richmond Academy to Meet Georgia Military College

Augusta note says Richmond Academy faces Georgia Military College on the local gridiron after their October 5 meeting in Milledgeville produced a 25 to 0 Georgia Military College win. Both teams are touted for speed and a hard-fought game is anticipated with possible post season plans between Richmond Academy and Atlanta institutions.

Augusta Prese Military College Richmane Milledgeville Georgia Military College Richmond Academy Bmend Academy Recas Epsilon Pit Fraternity Richmond Rela Military College Tiehmend Warrenton High Hichment Quartenton Wich Tilehmenderside Linton District Aggies Richmond Savannah Tech High Atlanta

Clemson Georgia Game Predicted Tight In Athens

Athens Ga November 4 Special The Red and Black eleven head into Saturdays clash with Clemson Tigers after three straight losses. Georgia coach Cunningham emphasizes defense against a speedy Clemson attack while noting the Tigers’ improvement since earlier games. Georgia also fields a sturdier lineup with better conditioning and experience for a challenging contest.

Athens Red and Black Ars Clemson Tigers Georgia Cunningham Tigers Red South Carolina Citadel Auburn Tennessee Athena

Athletic Work Opens at New Y M C A Today

Two new YMCA gymnasiums in the city begin operation today with fully equipped facilities for indoor sports. The complex features two basketball courts, multiple small courts, tracks, handball, indoor baseball and volleyball spaces, plus two natatoriums for water sports. A life saving club is planned and active class work starts today with initial workouts.

M.C. A

Braves and Macks Returned $94000 in World Series

New York Nov 4 The World Series accounts were being balanced at National League headquarters under secretary John A Heydler. He forwarded thousands of dollars to ticket purchasers and it was announced that James E Gaffney Boston club president and the Athletic owners returned 94000 dollars after the Braves four in a row victory.

New York National League John A. Heydler League Philadelphia Boston James E. Gaffney Toston Braves

Boxing Showdown at Columbia Theater with Hanlon Nelson

Eadie Hanlon and Terry Nelson renew their rivalry in a six round main event at the Columbia theater tonight. Crowds expect Hanlon to press for a stoppage though Nelson boasts an undefeated streak against stopping opponents. Two supporting bouts follow with Arthur Worthy facing Roy Hooper and Kid Brown meeting Kid Work.

Eadie Hanlon Terry Nelson Chetes Columbia Theater Hanlon Nelson Waion Arthur Worthy Roy Hooper Kid Brown Battia Kid ‘Ork

Fullback Coleman Improving Rapidly

J. B. Coleman the Central University fullback who was seriously injured in a tackle during the Vanderbilt versus Kentucky college game two weeks ago is much improved. His father J. A. Coleman of Somerset Kentucky returned home after staying by his son's bedside since the accident.

Nashville Tenn J. B. Coleman Central University Football Eleven Vanderbilt Kentucky College J. A. Coleman Somerset

Answers to Football Inquiries on Kickoffs and Passes

The sports column explains that a player who receives a kickoff or punt may advance the ball before returning it. It also states a forward pass is incomplete only if it hits the ground or is touched by an opponent and ruled incomplete when not caught or landed.

Bridges in Rome Now Owned by City Rome Ga

Floyd county voters approved transferring ownership of the bridges over the rivers in Rome to the county commissioners. The measure, passed by a large majority, was authorized by the legislature and allows the county to assess one third of bridge costs against the Rome Railway and Light Company and other public service corporations using them.

Rome Floyd County Yeaterday Rome Railway and Ligh Company

Woman's Slayer Freed by Prison Commission

Rome Ga November 4 Special Jack Griggs a Rome printer paroled by the prison commission after twelve years in the penitentiary for killing a woman named Davis in a drunken brawl He was sentenced to life imprisonment and his supporters maintained the effort on his behalf until the parole was granted.

Rome Jack Griggs Davis

Well Known Virginia Tackle Barker Star Draws Atlanta Fans

Well known star tackle Barker of the University of Virginia football team draws Atlanta fans. He previously starred for the Mississippi A. & M. team before joining Virginia. He has been named to the All-Southern team several times.

Tackle Barker University of Virginia Atlanta Mississipp A. & M Virginia

Baseball Men to Vote for Peace or for War

Chicago November 4 American league club owners meet tomorrow to decide war or peace in baseball. Negotiations with the Federal league have progressed to a stage needing only sanction from baseball rulers to bring peace.

Chicago Federal League

Langford and McMahon Set for Twenty Round Fight

Langford of Boston and Tom McMahon of New Castle Pa heavyweights were matched today for twenty rounds in Los Angeles, November 10, with the bout scheduled to be held starting November 10.

Langford McMahon Los Angeles

Benson Beats Morin in High-Scoring Chicago Showdown

In Chicago on November 4, Trank Ben es Louis defeated Charles Chicago 50 to 47 in an international shillhard match played over 89 innings.

Benson Morin Chicago

Indicted for Murder in Bibb County Georgia

A. W. Stokes, who shot and killed F. G Thomason here months ago claiming Thomason wrecked his home, was indicted today by the Bibb county grand jury on murder. Stokes remains jailed awaiting a hearing at the next superior court session. Also indicted is Will Whits for assault with intent to murder after shooting Clit Cook in Wall Street alley.

Macon A. W. Stokes F. G Thomason Thomason Bibb County Grand Jury Stokes Will Whits Clit Cook Wall Street Alley

Parker Cotton Mills names new president and treasurer

Greenville November 4 Lewis W Parker resigns as president of the Parker Cotton Mills company and Alex MacBeth resigns as treasurer M C Branch of Richmond is elected president and W E Beattie is named treasurer The Parker Cotton Mills company is described as one of the largest mill chains in the United States with extensive holdings in the state

Greenville S. G Lewis W. Parker

Winecof Southern Gardens dining in Atlanta

Ad copy proclaims Winecof Southern Gardens as the place to dine in Atlanta with promotional praise and urban restaurant branding.

Atlanta

Hard to Get Jurors for Dunehoo Trial

Rome Ga November 4 Special The trial of W G Dunehoo Floyd county sheriff charged with assault with intent to murder G G Smith is in Floyd superior court Judge A W Fite presiding The day was spent trying to secure a jury About two hundred Floyd residents contributed to a fund totaling about 1000 to aid prosecution Court ruled contributors were prosecutors and those within fourth degree relatives were disqualified From more than one hundred examined a jury may be secured tomorrow The case has drawn wide public interest as both men are well known Smith a deputy sheriff opposed Dunehoo in county primary last April The dispute followed a campaign card at the county jail Smith survived the fight

Rome W. G. Dunehas Floyd County G. G. Smith Floyd Superior Court A. W. Fite Moss Wright Dunehoo Smith Wos J. P. Barron Dinnehoo Dinehoo

Phone ends 15 year old girl's wedding in Rome

A romance between Myrtle Masks and John Darnell is halted by a long distance call. The father of the 15 year old girl orders the wedding halted due to her minority. Darnell leaves with Myrtle Meeks vowing to wed if needed across state lines.

Rome Harry Johnson Myrtle Masks John Darnell Avheville Ala Tin Mies Meeks North Carolina

Mayor and Council Elected at Winder Ga

Winder Ga voters chose mayor and council for two years in a municipal primary. Mayor results: W B Perry 253, M Ferguson 591. At large council: Wages 248, Thompson 145, Young 46. Second ward: B C Hin 335, G W McDonald no figure provided. Fourth ward: L Hodges 438, Berry defeated Ferguson by 72 votes. Hodges and Wages elected councilmen.

Winder W. &. Perry M. Ferguson Sgi F. Thompson W. &. Young B.C. Hin G. W. McDonald L. Flodges My. Berry Mr. Ferguson Hill Hodges Wages

Former Senator Kean Dies After Long Illness

Elizabeth New Jersey November 4 John Kean former United States senator from New Jersey died there today after a long illness Kean served in the Senate from 1902 to 1907 and remained active in public affairs in his later years His passing marks the end of a long public career in politics and law

Elizabeth N. J John Kean New Jersey

Southern firm gets big order for twine

Postmaster General Bur Jeson signs a contract for cotton twine to replace jute for the postal service from November 1, 1914, to October 21, 1915. Beaumont Manufacturing Co. of Spartanburg, S C, will supply cotton twine meeting at least 16 pounds strength and 904 yards per pound, in various bale sizes and prices.

Bur~ Jeson Postal Service Beaumont Manufacturing Company Spartanburg 5. C S&c Division of Supplies Washington DD. C

Negro Methodists Meet at Palmetto

The Atlanta annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church convened in St. Pauls church Palmetto Ga with Bishop J E Flipper presiding. Devotional services led by Presiding Elder J A Hadley with other ministers. Secretaries elected include KR Forbs J F Songster and J S Downs. Mayor Bullard of Palmetto addressed the conference and Rev Dr Morgan of the white First Baptist church praised black church achievements.

Palmetto Atlanta The African Methodists Piscopal Church St. Paul's Church Flipper Elde J. A. Hadfey P. G Sbnmans HW. J. Cannady J. St. Fleming FL. Fleming

Eleven New Haven Directors Enter Not Guilty Pleas

Eleven of the twenty New Haven directors or former directors indicted by the federal grand jury entered not guilty pleas in the United States district court. Names include William Skinner Alexander Cochran James Hemingway Frederick R.B. Brewster A Heaton Robertson D Newton Barney Edward Mulligan Francis T. Maxwell Henry McHarg and Robert W. Taft. A Wall attorney appeared for Theodore S. Wall. Bond set at 5000 each with November 25 to enter motions. Edward D. Robbins reserved right to plead in bar later to claim immunity.

New York New Haven Federal Grand Jury United States District Court William Skinner Alexander Cochrane James” = Hemingway Frederick RB. Brewster A. Heaton Robertson D. Newton Barney Edward Muligan Francis T. Maxwell Henry , McHarg Robert W. Taft Theodore S. Wall. UI Virginia

Germans Paroled by U S Forces in San Francisco

In San Francisco on November 4 Rear Admiral Pond released on parole two German officers and two petty officers from the gunboat Geler interned after arriving from Honolulu. The action followed a message from Count von Bernstorff that the State Department would order release in parole.

San Francisco Admiral Pond Geler Honoulu Count von Bernstorff State Department

Czar Nicholas Goes to the Battle Front

Emperor Nicholas traveled from Minsk to the front, visiting the Rospitel to confer medals of the Order of St. George on wounded soldiers. The Moscow backed report notes the journey from Petrograd to the battlefield as World War I pressures mount.

Czar Nicholas Petrograna London Emperor Nicholas Minsk Rospitel Order of St. George

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