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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1906

Page

8

Raid Near Lincoln Park Nets Negro Gamblers

Sheriff Roberts and deputies raided woods near Lincoln Park Columbus late last night after reports of pistol fire and disorderly behavior by about a dozen negro gamblers. They resisted, fleeing into thick undergrowth. four were captured and one man, Marion Hil, was shot in the leg though not seriously. A small amount of money and coins were found with the cards. Legally, other local notices follow.

Columbus Roberts Lincoln Park Marion Hil A&a Eagle Phenix Mills Focal Wirg Monument Fund Rutherford Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy Captain Wirz Andersonville

Pugilists Meet on Desert Isle

Joe Walcott of Boston fought Billy Rhodes of Kansas City in a twenty round welterweight bout staged on a sand island in the Missouri River, 21 miles below Kansas City. About 2,000 spectators witnessed Walcott press the attack until he injured a hand in round seventeen, Rhodes defending well. The match, claimed by Walcott as the world welterweight title, ended in a public draw with both men in good condition.

Kansan City Mai Joe Alcott Boston Billy, Rhodes Misour River Kansas Imand Eland Gsttithen Cqncernenimste Walcott Rhodes

McGugin Talks About Rules Scrimmages and Uncertainty

Nashville September 80 Special Vanderbilt varsity scrimmages in muddy fields raise questions about new football rules. McGugin and Yost doubt changes until practical play. issues include free catches, two umpires, and limited timeouts for injuries affecting substitutions and game outcomes.

Nashville Vanderbilt McGugin Wynne Ta Scrubs Yost Sormerly

Even Break in Doubleheader at Chicago versus Washington

Chicago and Washington split a September 30 doubleheader in Chicago with the Cubs taking the opener 8 to 3 and Washington claiming the second game 3 to 0. Caven Walsh Sullivan Goodwin Kitaga Warner backed by strong fielding and timely hitting. Umpires O Loughlin and Bernd.

Chicago Washington el Chicago Caven Walsh Sullivan Goodwin Kitaga Warner Umople O'Loughlin Ecoré Bernd RIS E. Chicago Matterles Walehanil Smith McFarland Patten Q Loughlin St. Louis Boston Leon Hoston Trowell Spencer Har Corrigan Sheridan R. H. BE. Su Jacobsen O'Connor Crow Armbruster

Mississippi football squad seems light for season

Oxford Mississippi September 30 Special Despite early practice starting September 18 the University of Mississippi football squad appears small and the new material is unimpressive. Coach Hammond former Michigan star drills players emphasizing new rules while veterans Bates McCloud Beckett and Hughsina return. Schedule includes games at Nashville Baton Rouge New Orleans Memphis and Jackson with few home games and a slate of tests against Vanderbilt LSU Tennessee Tulane Arkansas and the South’s WSC.

Oxford Miss University of Mississippi Boes Hammond University of Michigan Yost McGugin Ann Arbor Bates McCloud Beckett Hugsina Agricultural and Mechanical College Tulane University Pilkington Cunningham Beall Robertsan Bensham McDonnell Nashville Memphis Baton Rouge New Orleana Little Rock Jackson Mias Maryville College Vanderbilt University Louisiana State University University of Tennessee New Orleans Rewanee University of the South University of Arkansas Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College Jackson, Miss

Savannah Man Kills His Wife In Savannah Lunch Shop

William Rogers, 25, shot his wife Ella Rogers dead in a Savannah lunch shop then wounded himself in a second attempt. A bystander wrestled the pistol away, Rogers was arrested as the incident unfolded in front of his two daughters from a previous marriage. The tragedy occurred as Mrs. Rogers sought food for herself and the children.

Savannah Gay William Rogers Ella Rogers Kiting Hogers

Heirloom Sideboard Won’t Be Sold in Damon House

In Wayland Massachusetts an old Damon house on the Boston turnpike preserves six generations of the family. Isaac Damon, a Massachusetts agricultural commissioner, shows a 200 year old git frame mirror a grandfather clock and a Hepplewhite double decker sideboard. A will clause binds these pieces to future heirs, preventing sale or removal from the estate.

Boston Globe Wayland Boston Massachusetts Damon Isaac Damon Massachusetts Agricultural Commission Ex‘perta Ste

Tech Football Shows Promise After Muddy Maryville Game

Tech football impressed despite a loss at Maryville as new players adapted to tougher conditions and rule changes. Coach Heisman guided a largely unfamiliar lineup with Sam Roberts and Onin Robert among the newcomers showing potential. Veterans Luck Sweet Davids and Means stood out, while the line and end positions showed both depth and questions for the season ahead.

Tech Maryville Helaman Yellow Jackets Heisman Sam Roberta Clemson Roberts Onin Robert Sweet Davids Means Luck Monroe Mountain Prep Hill Hightower McCarty Yellow Jacketa Jin Marquilla Dickinson Tennessee Boys

Ducktown Case Again In Court Over Sulphur Fumes

Georgia officials contest the Ducktown Sulphur Copper and Iron Company case in Washington. The state cites expert affidavits on sulphur dioxide injury to crops and land, including a Forester Patterson map showing zone expansion and dozens of resident affidavits describing garden and timber damage.

John C. Hart Robert Ligon Johnson Washington State of Georgia Tennessee Copper Company Ducktown Sulphur, Copper and Iron Company A. B. Patterson 3. K. Haywood Ducktown Ralph ¥. Smith Georgia Forester Patterdon Department of Forestry Forester Patternon North Georgia William A. Wright State of

Narrow escape after morphine dose at Decatur street drugstore

Officer Hudson found Will Thompaon, a white man, nearly unconscious in Meels drug store on Decatur street yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Grady Hospital in serious condition but expected to recover after doctors operated. He reportedly owed about two dimes worth of morphine at the store earlier that day.

Will Thompaon Hudson Wl Thompaon Decatur Street Grady Hospital Pees

Orphans Home Fund Raised at Wesley Memorial Church

The Wesley Memorial church held a gala day as the De catur Orphan's Home fund reached 8266.76 after a combined Sabbath school and church service led by M. M. Davies and Rev. Frank Eakes. A fifty‑voice chorus, a large attendance despite bad weather, and a temperance address by Colonel Halford framed a day praised as a high point for the church's efforts to support orphans through the building fund.

Wesley Memorial Church Decatur Orphan's Home Adeal M. M. Davies Frank Eakes Professor Boatman Abraham Tindoin Atlanta America United States

PINAUD Hair Tonic Promoted as Dandruff Cure

An advertisement extols Pinaud's Hair Tonic as the safe sure remedy for dandruff and healthy hair growth. It urges daily use, notes a warning against imitations, and lists order details and a New York address for Parfumerie ED. PINAUD.

Pinaud Fifth Ave New York

Hubbard Sues the Trustees

In Greenville, J L Hubbard formerly director of music at Greenville Female College now heads the South Carolina Conservatory of Music sues Furman University trustees and Greenville Female College board for 310000 alleging damage to his professional reputation. President E C James of Greenville Farmula College co defendant. Hubbard claims the college bulletin naming his successor harmed his standing. The college, run by the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has about 300 students and marks its 50th anniversary.

Greenville, & C J—L. M. Hubbard Greenville Female College South Carolina Conservatory of Music Hugs Furman University Female College E C. James Greenville Farmuala College D. Lewis Dorroh Hubbard Atlanta Hubsbard South Carolina Baptist Convention Board of Trustees

Cured by Smith's Blood and Liver Syrup in Atlanta Note

A reader from Atlanta, MO writes that Smith's Blood and Liver Syrup cured her nervous headache and constipation and gave her a new lease on life. The testimonial mentions personal improvement and location.

Smith MO. N. Miller Atlanta, Ga

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