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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
2
Seaman from a U S cruiser scored a knockdown against Jack Johnson in a four round fight in San Francisco on October 11. Johnson was knocked to the canvas in the final round after a right overhand chop and failed to recover before his seconds stopped the bout.
New York October 11 Felix Isman has bought the stock in the Philadelphia National League baseball club held by Robert Davis It is believed the Magee Donlin deal is assured for next season Mer Laman denies denying but says the stock was procured in his interest Davis stake was $49900 Isman seeks central control to install Mike Donlin as manager and trading Magie to New York for Donlin would end Murray’s tenure
A short ad-note proclaims use K K K one time and promises it will be better than any alternative. The line hints at a product claim aimed at discerning buyers seeking improved quality. The item stands as a single promotional line without additional details.
Alfred HL Smith known as AL Smith in the sporting world died after midnight at the Gilsey house. For thirty years he served as final authority in sporting disputes and was a renowned referee in prize fights. He was long the stake holder of vast gambling pools and a trusted figure among bettors and sportsmen.
Mies Fugene Furiow announces the opening of her art school at Fifth Street offering watercolor and drawing lessons. Orders for menus, wedding cards, invitations, place cards, calendars, laundry mats, and Christmas novelties are taken and promptly executed with reasonable prices. Phone Tod Ivyce.
Rumor says ex manager Billy Smith may take the Buffalo job in the Eastern League next year with Theaters moving in. Griffith of Cincinnati and Flughey Jennings of Fruit Tigera reportedly recommended Smith to President Stein, who has begun negotiations and may decide soon.
Chicago October. The postponement of the fourth game between Chicago National and American League clubs for the city championship was ordered by E S Bernhard representative of the National Commission. Umpires were not consulted and did not know the game had been called off until hours later. Burglars Got 5000 In Sewinfile Texas Bank Robbery. Dallas Texas October 11 Advices state the State bank at Sewinfile Texas was blown open last night burglars secured 5000 with no crew to the robbers.
Hans Wagner led a sharp hitting display with four hits and four steals guiding Pittsburg past Detroit. Owen Bush and Delehanty added key two baggers and Vienna, Leach, and Cobb contributed, while Detroit’s Maddox shut down the rally until the seventh inning.
The pneumogastric nerve links brain to heart lungs and stomach, so stomach derangements trigger headaches heartburn and breath issues. Daniel Water neutralizes excess acids removes mucus and supplies alkali for digestion, keeping the stomach clean and avoiding fermentation. price 10c a gallon at the spring, Daniel Mir Water Co Union Point Ga.
Fauntleroy driven to the lead in the final furlong wins the $1500 Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park by three lengths over Kingship with Grasmere fading late. Candleberry placed third as Grasmere led early before faltering. Other races feature Steeplechase, a one mile event, and several sprint attractions with Galley Slave and Billiard Ball among top finishers.
The National Commission postponed action on the Murphy Pfeiffer case for a second day. The meeting set for today was called off and Chairman August Herrmann promised definite action at a meeting tomorrow.
The Yellow Jackets conducted light practice at the Flat to stay in shape ahead of Saturday’s clash with South Carolina. Wagner and Clarke shone in field work while Delehanty starred in a short fly, as Detroit and Pittsburgh attendance and receipts are noted.
Danny Goodman, the close light New York lightweight, arrived in Savannah yesterday morning from New York and at once began training for his bout with Joe Howard in Atlanta. The fight headlines the opening night of the Southern Athletic Club, a sample of the top-notch attractions Atlanta promises its fans.
Walter Ballard Optical Co at 75 Peach Tree Street urges attendance and supplies in a promotional note for a horse show promising pleasure and appreciation despite lacking a viewing field or opera glasses. It invites readers to rely on their services for optics.
The Cudahy Packing Company agreed to pay mechanisms a total of 47 77 750 dollars to resolve a federal tax case. The company pled guilty to mislabeling oleomargarine stamps and will pay 6 0000 dollars as a fine plus back taxes and penalties totaling approximately 7 8 7 7 7 50 dollars. Government will release seized oleomargarine to the company.
Fall meeting opens with light crowd as Zephyr nosed out Brunhilde in the featured fifth race. Gipsy King wins the opening event in a hard drive with Arunhilde faltering late. Multiple horses across six races fill the Latonia program with stiff finishes and long odds.
A lone robber bound the night chief clerk and his assistant at the Great Northern Express Company office in Seattle King Street station early today. He gagged them and carried them to a vacant area, stealing sacks of gold and silver and a large amount of paper money, with the total value running into the thousands.
Miss Maud Heufnagel and companion found her father Charles Hevumnagel murdered in a corn field path near Paris in northern Washington County. He was hacked to pieces while en route to visit a sick daughter in Pittsburg. Wealth and valuables reportedly carried on his person are missing.
Washington reports sharp growth in Gulf port exports from 1898 to 1909 rising to about 410 million dollars. Principal goods include cotton meat lard flour tobacco lumber and naval stores with Galveston New Orleans and Mobile showing the largest gains.
Saunders of St Louis secretary of the Lakes to the Guil Diep Waterways Association travels to New Orleans to discuss arrangements for the convention next month. President Taft Vice President Sherman foreign officials cabinet officers many congressmen and several governors are expected to attend.
A small newspaper classified item seeks a fit and cook for a dining room with location details and contact options. An experienced young lady stenographer is required for a wholesale firm with salary and references. address provided via Constitution Street care.
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