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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
7
Savannah hosts trials racing toward Thursday Grand Prize with foreign makes leading. American entry Haapt sets pace, completing races in record pace and averaging close to 68 miles per hour amid engines roaring and spectators cheering.
A garbled note appears to recount a tense exchange where resort officials deny a proposal while Fisher signals support. Amid scattered phrases the report mentions a letter from a person named Tom, references to Alabama and a release, and questions of timing and shape of plans.
The story centers on Charles W Boyer long guiding the South Atlantic League presidents. Rumor says he may not head the league next year with speculation he may join the Virginia League presidency. Cap Joyner surfaces as a potential Virginia League candidate, though he remains reticent about any move.
In a brief classified style item, Kodak Finishing is listed with two local addresses, 14 Whitehall and 125 BeaSnirec, suggesting a regional placement or service area in the south. The exact nature of the listing is unclear but centers on the Kodak finishing business.
Griffin Ga November 23 Locust Grove won a surprising afternoon game 23 to 0 over the Spalding Grays. Locust Grove pressuring defense, big plays and a strong showing from Perlee training. Newnan team visits next on Thanksgiving day schedule.
Savannah auto races excite Atlantans with reserved sleepers and special fast trains. The Central offers double service between Atlanta and Savannah, with six sleepers and day cars, departs Wednesday night, arrives in Savannah Thursday night, aiding 1900+ travelers and locals attending the event.
Warden broke strong field at odds and beat Argonaut in the feature race as multiple horses and jockeys posted notable showings. Other events included a series of selling and maiden races with several named runners and close finishes across the program.
An advertisement from A K Hawkes Co urging parents to have their children's eyesight checked before school. It promotes specialist eye examinations and lists addresses at 14 Whitehall and 126 Peachtres.
Readers follow a review of a New York style production at the Grand Theater in Atlanta. Bernstein’s play is lauded for setting costume and acting, with strong female lead and a moral drama about debt, social envy, and romantic temptation. The piece notes the large cast including Dalton, Zambach, and Shanon, praising the emotional arc and the detective subplot.
A local advertisement lists hats priced at 17.50, 18 and 20 dollars with an additional 10.00 tag. The read shows three price points for headwear, indicating multiple styles and a discount or clearance context.
A three act tableau unfolds with a son’s punishment, a confession, and a hopeful parley with a South American appointment. The Orpheum program closes with a mix of vaudeville acts. Jansen’s Solomon illusions and Held’s star turns captivate a stylish audience alongside a lively chorus and dazzling production.
In Melbourne on November 23 4 60 Wilding defeated American F B Alexander in the Victorian singles final of the championship contest. The score was 4 6 6 0.
Jim Davenport former Techstar track star and current Atlanta Athletic Club member will travel to New Orleans for a Thanksgiving Day five mile cross country race. Organized by the Young American Gymnast Club, Davenport has trained diligently for a month and his club expects him to lead or win. This marks a new outdoor venture for the Atlanta Athletes.
Hawkes introduces Invisible Bifocal glasses promising clear near and distant sight. The new model, marked fx 11 mast pérfet lena, is marketed for comfort and precision. Distribution points include Whitehall and 125 Peachtree locations.
The Marist basketball team will play the Capitol Ave Stars on Wednesday on the outdoor floor. Marist won the last meeting easily, but the Stars have trained steadily and aim to challenge them this time.
In Ruston the Louisiana State University team defeated Louisiana Industrial Institute 22 to 0. The march of the hosts showed strong defense and steady offense led by the quarter back, with key plays by two running backs and a reliable line. The crowd saw a decisive win in a game noted for its cautious start and decisive finish.
Marist College opens a cross country program with gradual distances for old and new runners. Director Joe Bean plans to build endurance toward longer runs up to seven or eight miles as the squad trains.
After an urgent push from friends, John M Baird announces his candidacy for Fulton County Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Robert F Maddox who resigned. The notice mentions cheerful children and a local biscuit brand, reflecting local endorsements.
The obituary notes Judge Leake, aged 54, long ill before death at his Whitehall residence. He served 14 terms and led the Hawkes Co Kodak Dept. in Atlanta. The report cites his final days at home amid Christmas celebrations. Local officials confirm his passing late today.
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