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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1913

Page

8

Giants Denied Losers Share Of World Series Receipts

New York Giants fail to receive their losers share as the national commission demands verified ante dated contracts for player authors. Merkle presents request to turn over Giants’ aggregate share but is denied pending contract proofs. Umpire and series officiating praised. Giants vote $1,600 to groundskeeper widow.

New York New York Giants National Commission Today Giants Arthur Fletcher Connnolly J Polo Grounds John Murphy Fred Merkle Commission Ausuat Herrmann Thomas T. Lynea National League Ban Johnson American League Joan Mc Brnce Merkle John McGraw McGraw Tee Tee Had Done More A: Less Such Work Himsel Annther Philadelphia Leslie I. Constang Pittsburg National League Club Klein Rigiler Connolly Egan Constans Fletcher

The High Cost of Livin And Farm Advice From Reeding

An article by Col R J Redding discusses the high cost of living for farmers in the South. It argues prices rise unevenly, suggests farmers produce what costs least and is readily sold at high prices, and emphasizes essentials like meat bread and sugar. It urges practical farming choices and notes wartime prosperity contrasts. It includes reader questions on hay spoilage and mule health with practical guidance.

South Redding R Griffin

Weather map watchers eye cotton market shifts

New Orleans October 12 The cotton markets reopen Tuesday due to Columbus Day observance. Weather developments in the cotton belt near frost time could swing prices as first killing frosts approach. Wet fall rains hindered maturation, boosting bears or bulls depending on frost timing and spot demand. Continuous forecasts and census timing near the week end will influence market sentiment.

New Orleans Census Bureau

Wrecks Near Waycross Kill One Injure Three

Waycross Ga October 12 Special an Atlantic Coast Line engine and caboose derailed near Live Oak while backing from Jasper to Bach Springs. Engineer J J Thomas of Warcross died. fireman Tobe Hughes and brakeman Sam McCuier were seriously injured. Conductor J P Stewart and Flagman Oren J Henderson escaped with minor injuries. A hospital car carried the body and injured to Warcross. Cause of derailment unknown. In a second collision near Waycross seventeen miles away, white fireman C S Barton suffered a broken leg and internal injuries while engineer Marvin Thompson and conductor McDonald escaped with minor injuries.

Waycross Jasper Fila Bach Springs Atlantic Coast Line Live Oak J. J. Thomas Warcross Tobe Hughes Sam McCuier J. P. Stewart Oren J. Henderson Thomas R. Thomas Wes Nent ‘Offerman Western Barton Marvin Thompson McDonald Nospital

Trial of Tom Watson to Begin October 20

Augusta Ga October 12 Thomas E Watson editor and 1904 People s Party presidential nominee faces trial in the U S district court during the week beginning October 20 on charges of sending obscene matter through the mails The case stems from articles in Watsons Jeffersonian and Watsons Magazine denouncing the Roman Catholic Church with phrases judged obscene by the court The indictment filed November 13 1912 omitted the alleged offensive words and Watson argues the passages could be as biblical as passages in the Bible with trial set to start after the federal court term opens October 27 in agreement with Judge Rufus 1 Foster

Augusta Thomas E Watson People's Party United States United States District Court Watson Hismuas Wm Watson Rufus 1. Foster

Last Continent Found Says Arctic Explorers

Washington experts debate a reported Russian discovery of a landmass north of Asia, as large as Greenland and extending beyond 102 east. Geographers and Arctic explorers weigh tidal patterns and iceberg formations, suggesting possible unknown land within the Arctic circle.

Asia Washington Nations Geographic Society Arctic Circle St. Michaels Alaska Wilitsky Taimyr Waygatch Greenland Juomgitude Siberian Ocean Trovel Canada Siberia Wiljhalmar Stefansson Greeley A. W. Greenle Fram Dr. Nansen Arctic Arctic Ocean Prams Path Cape Chalmakin Sia Sivena Roland Morris Coast and Geodetic Survey Circle Peary Roosevelt Harna Harris Point Arrow Harrig Bermuda General Greeley Gunnell Land Sir George Hares Royal Navy Spitzbergen Grin

Balloons Race Begins for International Cup at Paris

A large crowd gathered in the Tuilleries and surrounding parks to witness the start of an international balloon race. Teams from the United States, France, Great Britain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland entered, with Maurice Bisuaime of France among the first to launch in the Picardia. Most pilots carried anchors and lifebelts for a potential Mediterranean crossing, while a strong breeze propelled the balloons southwest toward Africa if needed. Captain H B Honeywell and Ralph Upson, both U S entrants, lifted off after delays and narrowly avoided the Louvre roof as the wind carried the craft away.

Paris Tuilleries M. Palmarin Switzerland Tuilleries Gardens Jicberts Charles Mme. Goldschmidt French Ladies’ Aero Club Rene Rumpelmayer Mediterranean H B Honeywell Ralph Upson United States Africa Honeywell Louvre

Loss by Fire Destroys Sunon Loeb & Bros Store

Columbus Mississippi reports a daytime blaze gutting the Sunon Loeb & Bros department store. Estimated damage places the loss at $90,000 with the building’s entrance extending 120 feet. The fire disrupted local commerce and prompted disaster response.

Columbus Miss Sunon Loeb & Bros

Film Developing Service Offered By Atlanta Lab

SEND YOUR FILMS To E. H. CONE Inc Atlanta Ga For free Developing Largest laboratory in the South Only expert work and quick service Mail order department films cameras and supplies Write for Catalog J a

E. H. Cone, Inc Atlanta South J. A

Eddie Plank Denies Quit Rumors After Series Victory

Eddie Plank, veteran Athletics pitcher, denies retiring from baseball despite rumors. He says he never spoke of retirement this year and feels in good shape to pitch if Connie Mack wants him. Plank planned to leave for Gettysburg but will stay a few days as guest of Harry Davis in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Eddie Plank Athletics Giants Jomaht Plank Connie Mack Gettysburg Harry Davis

Mrs. A. T. Small Dies After a Long Illness

Mrs. A. T. Small of Atlanta died at 91 McAfee Street Saturday at 6 30 PM after a lingering illness. The well known young woman was praised for Christian character and charitable work. She is survived by her husband and son A. T. Small Jr. Funeral services will be held at her residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock with Rev C Norcross officiating.

A. T. Small Atlanta McAfee Street

Three Story Building Planned for Marietta Street Corner

Pitman Construction will erect a three story reinforced concrete building for Standard Investment at the northwest corner of Marietta and Springs streets. The $40,000 holding fronts 160 feet on Marietta and 120 feet on Springs. Construction to start at once.

Pitman Construction Company Marietta and Springs Streets Standard Investment Company Marietta Springs Street

Cox Acquitted in Shooting Charge at Paita

In Paita Georgia on October 12 Special reports W S Cox was acquitted of an attempted assassination charge against W T Chapelle in Beaver Dam Creek county. The commitment trial before Justice Garner lasted several hours with alibi witnesses. Cox was released from custody.

Paita W. S. Cox W. T. Chappelle Beaver Dam Creek Thi County Justice of the Peace Garner Cox

Local Georgia dental and beauty ads mix

An eclectic slice of old Atlanta classified notices lists dental and beauty services. items include a Georgia Dental Parriot Nobiteball st, Mitchell offers, S. H. Clayton Company scalp treatment, Dr George Brow, and various beauty services. Also referenced are gluten bread, maternity sanitarium, Frye Millinery, Atlanta Portrait Co, hair braiding, a flower shop, Spirella Corset Shop, and other labeled services with pricing cues.

Thomasons American Asthmatic Company Atlante Ivy Mra

Lost and found notices from historic newspaper

Lost items reported include a diamond center pendant near Peachtree Place and Alabama Street with contact Ivy 5072, a silver baseball with engraving Championship 1908, a pearl heart brooch, a tank of Keys by Yale and vault keys, and a gold watch. rewards offered. Other notices request returns to Constitution office, Pittsburg Flate Glass Co, or specific addresses in Atlanta.

Peachtree Place Alabama St Betireen Ansley Hotel U. of Gia Constitution Office Pearl Heart Peachtree Iabama Ivy Hiverett Pittsburg Flate Glass Co Alabama Wittehall Hunter Sts Abeles Finder Constitution Yale Vault Washington St Findar

Help Wantedads List Trade Jobs in Atlanta Area

Classified help wanted notices. Positions include bookkeeper, stenographer, barber trainee, wheelwright, blacksmith, dentist, gun locksmith, and sales roles. Entries specify location, pay, and requirement details with references and application methods, noting limited spaces and training opportunities.

Barber College Lackle Street Rot. Gov P Branng Atlanta Barver College East Mitchell Street Chris Stramer Westannah J. A. Dann Miami Doi Catalina Union Paink N. Mann St Greenvill Atlanta Marletta St Southern Barber College Decatur Atrest Georgia Care Constitution P. O Knoxville, Tenn

Railroad Schedules for Atlanta Terminal and connections

Arrival and departure times from Atlanta Terminal Station and connections on multiple lines including Georgia, Union, Nashville and Western and Atlantic. Train numbers show arrivals from New Orleans, Montgomery, Augusta, Cincinnati and other points with West Point and Knoxville routes listed, but data is partial and not guaranteed.

Pasenge Atlanta Atlants and West Foint West Columbus Montgom'y New Or Central of Georgia Railway Thomamville Tville Savannah Albany Macon Jacksonville Gicksonville Valdosta Savoannah Shamasville Cincinneth Ashton Ft. Valley Amore Birham Chatta Toccoa Richmond Heflin Kan City Amis Brunswick Birthan Osa Acon Pi O New Cincinnat Oppra Brunenwick He Hesse Colum Chatta Ae Ft. Vai Jock'ville Cizet Peachtree Union Birmingham Atlantic Brunswick Waycrosa TJ Cordele Masville Wayers Thomasville Puillman Thomasvig

Job ads for sales and military recruits in Atlanta

A sprawling classified-style list offers insurance sales positions with Belle Isle IVY 5190 Atlanta and 1598, and multiple opportunities from Southern Mgr W. Joiner to P. O. Box 277 Atlanta. It includes maps sales, grocery trade recruiter, university-style clerk roles, railway mail clerks, and Army enlistment ads, with pay ranges, locations, and contact details across Atlanta and Georgia months, ages, and requirements.

W. Joiner Southern Mgr Temple Court Building Atlanta South Fin Tts Tor P. O. Box Atlant Jeading Subdivision Seo Mr. McMiroy L. PB. Battenfield Empire Building Care Constitution Hodging Co Georgia Elorida W. B. Slaughter Austen Building Peachtree Road Mr. Witt Glover U. S. Army United States Rochester N Peachtree Piedmont Et al Magnolia Fairlie St

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