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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1913

Page

15

Women Active in New York Election Work

Women divided the city into sections and managed automobiles to poll sites, fed thousands of hungry watchers, and conducted straw ballots on woman suffrage. Dorothy Perkins led dispatching for Slowest Ballot, Dr Mary Halton mobilized 1500 men to sign suffrage causes, while Mrs Join Purroy Mitchel hosted after a Riverside Drive victory party. President Wilson commented on Democratic wins in New Jersey Massachusetts Maryland and congratulated Fielder Walsh Lee and Baker in various races.

New York Dorothy Perkins George W. Perkins Miss Perkins Mary Halton Columbus Circle J. Borden Flarriman Join Purroy Mitchel Wilson New Jersey Massachusetts Maryland Tumulty Hudson James F. Fielder White House Bryan Fielder David L Walsh Blair Lee United States Newton Baker Cleveland Essex County Tumrulty Smith-Nugent Democratic Party

Tech May Spring Surprise: Coaches Barred From Practices

Tech fans eye a secret week as Coach Heisman and assistants bar players, scrubs, and freshmen from practice ahead of Auburn and Georgia matchups. Mystery surrounds lineup changes, pet plays, and whether Tackie Nance or Finch Johnson return to duty. Auburn prepares with veterans, strong defense, and plans for tight game management amid officials and seating details.

Tech Yellow Jackets Auburn Georgia Tech Heisman Devote Alexander Tech Eleven Tackie Nance Finch Johnson Bac

Auburn Alumni Meeting Set for Today in Atlanta

Dr. E J Spratling president of the Auburn alumni club will preside over a 4 o clock gathering at the University club Atlanta Plans for attending the football game with Georgia Tech at Grant Field Saturday afternoon will be discussed at the meeting

E. J. Spratling Auburn Lumni Club Auburn Atlanta University Club Georgia Tech Grantfield

Six Teams Tie in Six Day Bicycle Race

Boston November 5 The six day bicycle race remains tied among six teams after twenty six hours of riding at six hundred three miles. Two teams were eliminated and another added by withdrawals and repairs. George Cameron of New York broke a collarbone and retired. Bob Shears of Australia quit. Pheiy mates Grass Tyan of Newark and Frank Corry of Australia joined to race one lap behind. Kopsky Keefe and Coburn Carmen trailed two laps behind the leaders.

Boston George Cameron New York Bob Shears Pheiy Mates Grass Tyan Newark Frank Co

Ordered to pay 17400 to heal girl's heart

In St Paul Minnesota on November 5 a district court verdict ordered William Augustus Edwards a wealthy St Paul sum iberman to pay Miss Aday M Cox of Rockford Illinois 17400 for alleged breach of promise. Cox had previously won 15000 which the state supreme court reversed ordering a new trial. In El Paso Texas on November 5 the Chicago Americans beat the New York Nationals 7 to 1 with Mathewson starting for New York and Hearne finishing.

St.Paul, Minn William Augus Tdwards St. Paul Hi Paso Texas Chicago Americans New York Nationals Mathewson New York Hearne A. Ti White Sox Giants Scott and Schalk Meyers

Georgia Freshmen Face Riverside Military in Open-Style Tilt

Gainesville Ga November 5 Riverside Military Academy meets the Georgia Freshmen in a sensational football battle noted for open play and forward passes. Riverside relies on Ball Townsend in the backfield, a standout punter and kicker, while Georgia matches with its own fast attack led by Bob McWhorter. Local fans anticipate a close contest with keen interest.

Gainesville Riverside Miitary Academy Georgia Riverside Ball Townsend eGorgia Bob McWhorter Townsend Garden Eleven Atlanta

G Mals Boys High in Important Prep League Game

In a pivotal prep league clash G M A faces Boys High at College Park. A 0 line kickoff is set with both sides aiming for second place and a pennant shot. GM A seeks revenge after a 6 0 defeat by Tech High and coaches emphasize hard practice to shore up weak points.

G. M.A Tech High School G. M. Avs Bays’ High GM. A Wood Tech Henderson Atlanta G. M. Aosfield College Park

Man Kills Woman at Shows Then Takes Own Life

In Charleston, Harry Ellis fatally shot Mrs. Charles Anderson after she attended a theater performance yesterday evening. He then killed himself. The two had been longtime friends. Authorities report the incident occurred as the pair were alone in a private setting following the show.

Charleston W.va Charles Anderson Harry Ellis

Clemson Georgia Gridiron Battle At Georgia Carolina Fair

Augusta November 5 Special The Georgia and Clemson football elevens clash in a planned annual battle at the Georgia Carolina fair. Clemson concentrates on stopping Captain Bob McWhorter to blunt his ground game, while Georgia alumni claim the challenge has stumped top teams of the South for years. The expected spectacle promises one of the season’s top southern games, with Clemson improving weekly.

Augusta University of Georgia Clemson Georgia-Carolina Fairhere Elevn Bob McWhorter Georgia Eleven Southern McWhor Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

American league to skip players demands at meeting

Chicago November 6 The American league will not consider the players fraternity demands at its annual meeting tomorrow President Johnson said no formal request had been made for reforms or contract changes and the program called for no discussion. The commission may act before the leagues on the demands. The board of directors meeting was postponed and will precede the league gathering which may discuss reduced admission to world series games.

Chicago Johnson National Commission Federal League American Association Cleveland Pittsburg Federal Charles Somers Toledo

Virginia Eleven Praises Bob McWhorter as South's Best Half Back

The Virginia football team praised University of Georgia star Bob McWhorter after a game, calling him the greatest halfback they have faced in the South. They compared him favorably to Costello of Georgetown, saying McWhorter outshines all others in broken-field running.

Virginia Eleven Bob McWhorter South University of Georgia University of Virginia Georgian Terrace Ponce de Leon Bob Hob Azatin South Atlantic Costello Georgetown McWhorter Rod Toa

Welchonce to Receive Southern League Betting Trophy

Harry Welchonce tops the Southern league betting lead for the past season with six points more than Dave Robertson of the Mobile Gulls. George Flowey Evans, famed minstrel, promised a silver trophy in Atlanta to the leader. Welchonce previously won the award after a close contest with Robertson. Bill Smith is expected to accept the trophy for Welchonce in Atlanta.

Harry Welchonce Crackers Dave Robertson Gulls Kavanaugi George Flowey Bob" Evans Atlanta Welch Mobile Gulls Bill Smith

Supply Men Meet in Annual Convention

The Southern Supply Dealers executive committee met in this city for annual proceedings. About thirty members attended from every southern state from West Virginia to Texas. A closed morning session covered credits and business matters. rides and a tour of city sites followed with a light repast at the Piedmont Driving Club. The South Atlantic Supply Dealers group, part of the larger organization, also held a Piedmont convention. Houston was chosen as the site for next year’s meetings, likely to be ratified in a joint session.

Southern Supply Dealers In Piedmont Driving Club Piedmont Hotel West Virginia Texas South Atlantic Supply Dealers” Association Georgia Florida South Carolina Piedmont Houston

Kid Young Knocks Out Charlie Lee in Colonial Boxing Bout

In Athens Georgia on November 5 Special, Kid Young defeated Charlie Lee in a standout Colonial boxing exhibition. Both fighters are Atlanta born.

Athens Kid Young Charlie Lee Atlanta

Sporting Answers From The Constitution Editor’s Column

The sporting editor answers questions on football history and officials. He recalls Hard Tech beating Auburn 11 to 0 in 1908 and cites two top ends Bob Blake of Vanderbilt and Vedder Sitton of Clemson. He notes Innis Brown did not officiate the Georgia Alabama game and Vaughan Blake umpired it.

Dick Jamison the Constitution Auburn A.A. FY Dick Jemison A. F Bob Blake Vanderbilt Vedder Sitton Clemson Innis Brown Powell Georgia Manter Boo Dan Blake B. K Vaughan Blake Alabama

Some Homes Enough to Make Hubbies Flee

Mrs Catherine L Van Wyck president of the state conference on charities and corrections urged compulsory domestic courses for women in public schools and a federal insti tive husband law. She said most tramps on trains were runaway husbands.

Newkirk Wins First Paso to Phoenix Auto Race

J Newkirk from Chihuahua Mexico won the first annual Paso to Phoenix automobile race 617 miles in 17 hours 10 minutes Captain Johnson finished second and M J Maquin third Johnson time 18 29 and Clark 19 17

Phoenix Amaz V. J. Newkirk Chihuahua Mexico Johnson M. J. Maquin Clark

Cubs Sign Twirler Street From Fond du Lac

Chicago November 3 President Murphy of the Chicago National League baseball team announced the signing of pitcher Street of Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Street leaves today for a three months vacation in Europe after the agreement.

Chicago Europe Murphy National League Baseball Pitcher Street Fond du Lac

Emory College Seniors and Juniors Win Football Games

Emory College in Oxford Georgia reports seniors defeating sophomores 12 to 7 and juniors beating freshmen 20 to 0 in interclass football. Penick scored for seniors, Saxon added late, and guard Fearce failed on two extra points. Sophomore Gibson scored the other touchdown after a 30 yard run by Rumble.

Emory College Oxford Emory F.C Penick Saxon Fearce Porter Stephens

Michigan to stay out of conference vote tally announced

In Ann Arbor the University of Michigan community votes decisively to remain out of the Western Intercollegiate Conference. The tally shows 2,448 against and 980 in favor with a dispute over counting outside alumni ballots. Regents to decide at November 14 meeting. outcome uncertain.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Board of University Regents Siece

De Oro Captures Final Fifty Points In Billiards Match

Alfred De Oro, the champion, won the last block of fifty points from Joseph vy of Denver, securing victory in a 150 point match played in three blocks. Carney’s total reached 37 with 82 innings played. De Oro led from inning 44 after a sensational run, his high run being four while Carney’s best was three.

de Oro Carney New York Alfred de Oro Joseph Vy Denver da Oro

Boxers Sign Australia Tour Contract

Boxers Courty Franson and Youngs Saylor signed a contract for a tour through Australia today. They will meet all comers and sail from San Francisco on November 15 to begin the engagement.

Chicago Sciddle Courty Ray Franson Youngs Saylor Australia San Francisco

G. O. P. Insurgents Fight Barnes for Speaker

Albany dispatch notes Republicans likely hold a safe state assembly majority but insurgents oppose Barnes choice for speaker. Hinman seen as probable incumbent leader with Sulzer as a possible rival factor. Democrats could swing if division widens. President Wilson congratulates Democratic winners.

Albany N. J State Assembly Harold J. Hinman William Barnes Hinman Barnes William Sulzer Sulzer Sulzer Shold Tammany Democrats Wilson Washington

Jubilant Bryan hails post election endorsement of Wilson policies

Washington reports Secretary Bryan called yesterday's elections the first broad national expression since the presidential vote and an endorsement of Wilson policies. Secretary Daniels said post administration elections usually show less decisive approval but this year proves the administration's reforms have public trust. Democratic and Republican leaders voiced satisfaction, noting gains for Republicans and losses for Democrats and decrying the moose party's lack of strength.

Washington J Bryan Wilson Daniels Woods Buil Moose

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