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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

Page

2

Cook Defends Mount McKinley Claim Amid Barrill Challenge

Philadelphia October 14 Dr Cook refuses to discuss Barrill affidavit until Barrill arrives east. He admits an outstanding payment to Barrill for the Mount McKinley climb but says it does not prove Barrill’s claim false. Cook vows to prove he reached the summit and questions Barrill’s motive, noting possible money behind the affidavit and signaling further evidence to come.

Cook Mount McKinley Barrill General Hubbard

Affidavits Question Mount McKinley Climb Details

The Globe prints Edwin N Baerill and Harrill affidavits challenging Dr Cook’s Mount McKinley ascent claims. Barritta says he alone with Cook did not reach the summit, the farthest point being about 14 to 20 miles distant and elevations under 10,000 feet. They accuse Cook of doctoring a diary and faking photos to support a summit claim.

Ew York the Globe Edwin N Baerill Frederick A. Wook Hia Mount McKinley Tacoma Wash New York Bartlus Crook Mount McKinney Barritta Cook Altigauit Sage Harrills Anya Buffalo Darts, Mant Mount McKine Jey Barrilla Edward Barrillo Dr. Cook Mixanu Barrill New York Globe Mt McKinley Harriltany Mount McHiney Mount McKiney Thia Glacier Foint Mount McKinlay

Yellow Jackets Rest Before South Carolina Game

The Tech Yellow Jackets could not practice at the Flats due to a fallen rein end hall and will hold a light workout today. Artlay end McDowell and Patterson tackle are out with barley horses, likely missing the South Carolina game. Substitutes gain chances as regulars rest, while the backfield remains the core. Prices for South Carolina tickets are 60c and $1, with South Carolina bringing a strong, confident team to Atlanta.

Tech Yellow Jackets Sengal Heleman University of South Carolina Artlay McDowell Patterson South Carolina Sewanee Tech Nona Yellow Jackets Atlanta Kyling

Goodman and Howard Arrive for Southern Athletic Club Bout

Danny Goodman of New York and Joe Howard of Brooklyn ascend as top lightweights. They arrive in Atlanta for Monday night’s main card in Steiner-Emery building, promising a fast, hard hitting clash. Two preliminaries precede a card touted as a sample of the new club’s future fighting program.

Danny Goodman New York Joe Howard Brooklyn Southern Athletic Club Atlanta Steiner-Emery Police Gazette Wero

Cross Country Initiatives at Marist College

Mr Bean undertakes the first sustained effort to train a cross country team at Marist College in Atlanta. He aims to develop promising runners, engage local schools, and host interscholastic long distance meets. The plan targets stronger distance programs for prep schools and the southern region.

Crons Bean Marist College Mr Bean Hia Ande Tech Field South Haa Tong Anoh

White Co issues attractive folder for automobiles

The White Company announces an attractive automobile folder for Automobile Week. Folders are being distributed across Georgia and the South, featuring a picture of a noisy venue and maps of Georgia Good Roads Contests under The Constitution’s auspices. Copies may be secured from E W Gann, manager, at 120 22 Marietta Street, a few hours before the photo session near a landmark amphitheater.

White Georgia South Atlanta New York E. W. Gann Marietta Streat

Latonia racing results and race-day notes

At Latonia Cincinnati October 14 Ludhiana won the fifth race seven furlongs in 1 26 1 5. Tampa to open Thanksgiving Day. Daily race summaries list winners Admoniter Calash Short Order Tom Holland Ludhiana Molesey Pink Linen Mia McCormick Mozart among others with related times and placings.

Cincinnati Ohio Latonia Fortones Ludhiana Tampa Austin Sturtevant King Ferdinan Calash Martine H Carlton G Hatchie Coon Temper Tom Holland Billy Bodemer Many Cobra Anne McGee Kenmore Queen Molesey Shaughraun Crepps Beckham Grenel Brunhide Keadeen Olivia Mickle Eva Tanguay Rowland Gts Howdy Howdy Autumn Rose

Margin the Favorite Wins the West Stakes

Margin the favorite wins the West Stakes at Lexington despite rain delays at the Reed era track. Flora Coffee breaks badly in the flat and fourth heats. Meadowbrook and Beauty Wilkes win heats, with Hettie Rogers also starting. Margin takes the 232 class pacing purse of 1000 in straight heats. Oro Bellini second and Martha Dillon third in 229 class trotting. Best time 209 in second heat.

Lexington By Hreedera Flora Coffee Meadowbrook Heauty Wilkes Flora Coffea Bir John Beauty Wilkes Hettie Rogers Weat States Tim Onward McDanni Oro Bellini Martha Dillon Frazee Ed Monhan

Speculators Struggle With Tickets Before Forbes Field Game

Overstocked ticket sellers faced arrest near Forbes Field as 24 speculators were taken into custody. Police recovered over 100 tickets as prices plummeted from high street sales to downtown saloons. By kick, tickets were offered below cost, with Box senate selling as low as 75 cents as buyers flocked to avoid losses.

Forbes Field

May River wins Southampton handicap at odds 20 to 1

Jamaica. Arondack and Mary Davis place in the Southampton handicap with May River ridden by Nicolas delivering a surprise victory at 20 to 1. Endymion, Sir John Johnson, Flying Squirrel, Quantico, Galley Slave and others contest six races with varied results and times. Jamaica Entries list horses for today’s card across six races with odds and weights noted for each entry.

Arondack Mary Davis May River Nicolas Jjamaica L. A May Dreamer Rose Queen Flying Squirrel Evan Acumen Howlet Alfteenth May River Helling Quantico Siskin Imitetor Charley Hargrave Sandman Jamaica Niagara Icarus Zacatecas Captain Swanson Agnier Glennadeana Gloriale Ron Homme Seymour Beutler May Amelia Rockstone Cuthbert Martinez Mr R Williams Profile Harry Grother Toniac Herdsman Top Notch Petroniua Blue Crest Little Friend Olivia Marigot Coonekin Odd Rose

Tigers Win Out as Cobb Homers on Rough Field

Detroit defeats Pittsburg 4 to 1 in a tense game. Ty Cobb smashed a home run that was ruled a two-base hit due to ground rules. Crawford, Delehanty, Schmidt and Mullin contributed key hits as Detroit led and held Pittsburg scoreless through the final innings. The ninth featured a dramatic sequence and strong defense sealing the win. Sewanee heads to Princeton after travelling from Chattanooga for the upcoming clash.

Cobb Bush Crawford Wagner Delhanty Leftield Bush Maria Byrne T. Jones Slab Detroit Schmidt Mullin Camnitz Jones Abstein Ty Cobb LD Jones Leach Dd Jones BO DO Bush OD Crawford Atdlio Delehanty McIntyre Pittsburg Clarke Ie Miller Abatela Wlaon Frodo Gibson Co Wills Poll Camnitz, Po Delehanty Villa Phillippe Tinone Clarke Imiller D’ Jones Bush Schmidt Pittsburgh Balla Willas Willias Muliun Whltah Phillipe Evans Kiem Johnstone O'Lougha

Georgia Eleven Ready for Davidson clash

Athens hosts Davidson as Georgia aims for a strong showing in a promising season match. Coach Colter has sharpened offense through the week while the Red and Black seek a victory over the Carolinians despite Davidson’s slight edge in odds.

Athens Georgia Davidson Red and Black Warriors Carolinians Ket Colter

Jack Foy to Meet Dick Miller Tonight in Savannah Bout

Jack Fox the local prize fighter is slated to meet Dick Miller of New York before the Southern Athletic Club of Susannah tonight. Miller is known to Savannah fight fans from prior appearances, while Fox is a newcomer to them. Atlanta supporters back Fox, who trains with confidence and aims for a victory here.

Jack Fox Dick Miller New York Southern Athletic Club Susannah Miller Savannah

The Horse Show Promotes Optical Help in Town

Walter Ballard Optical Co. at 75 Peach Tree Street invites attendees to visit for vision aids and guidance, promising a pleasant experience at the horse show and offering their services for those without field glasses or opera glasses.

Walter Ballard Optical Co Peachtree Street

University Students Clash At Van Cortlandt Park Hotel

New York October 14. A campus clash between New York University students led to a partial wreck at the Grove hotel near Van Cortlandt Park. Freshmen chased sophomores to an upper room and forced them to push pennies with their noses, then boats with toothpicks. A rescuing crowd charged the hotel, windows were broken, furniture was hurled, and police arrived as the fighting continued with no arrests.

New York New York University Grove van Cortlandt Park

Treasurer Called Into Court in Macon Case

County Treasurer M Lettice will be called to the superior court on Monday in November to answer a mandamus suit by Judge John Rous over a fee of 764 dollars alleged against the county for representing the royal board when it refused to build a road the county commissioners wanted. The dispute centers on a special act passed last summer authorizing payment.

Macon M. Lettice Mandamus Dudge John Rous Elaine Royal Board

First snow of the season flakes melt in New York

Snow fell briefly in New York City on October 14 with flakes melting as soon as they landed. Temperatures were only a few degrees above freezing this morning.

New York Troexing

Neapolitans at the Orpheum and Captain Clay at Lyric

Music lovers praise the Neapolitans Ming Marian Littlefield Francesca Manetta and Rosalind Lowe at the Orpheum with operatic roots and strong ovations. At the Lyric David Higgins stars in Captain Clay of Missouri, drawing steadily larger crowds as the week advances.

Orpheum Ming Marian Littlefield Francesca Manetta Rosalind Lowe Lyric David Higgins Captain Clay Missouri Mr Higgins

Girl Granted Verdict Against Her Mother In Court

Grand Rapids Michigan October 14 A jury awarded Margaret O Mara thirty three and one quarter dollars in an equity court case alleging an insult from her mother Catherine O Mara. The daughter stayed at the farm in Ada township to care for her parents rather than marry and start a home. The mother had promised regular wages for this caregiving arrangement.

Grand Rapids Mich Margaret O'Mara Dreuit Catherine O'Mara Ada

Norfolk tobacco firm faces involuntary bankruptcy

In Richmond on October 14 Judge Edmund Waddill Jr placed Wart-Hyamer Tobacco Company of Norfolk in involuntary bankruptcy after it sued American Tobacco Company and Wells Whitehead Tobacco of Raleigh NC for punitive damages totaling 1,000,000 alleging anti trust violations. The proceedin gs involve Ware Kramer Co. bankruptcy.

Ware-Kramer Co Richmond Udge Edmund Waddill, Jr Helé Wart-Hyamer Tobacco Company Norfolk American Tobacco Company Wella- Whitehead Tobacco Company Traleigh N.C Plaints

First Volume of Confederate Records Delivered for Sale

The first volume of Confederate Records edited by ex Governor Alan D Candler has been received from the public printer. It includes Governor Brown's federal relations message from November 7 1880, county resolutions, Cobb and Stephans addresses, the secession convention act and journal, and public defense acts. Candler's introduction argues the state's ceding action was right. Volumes available at the state library for 160 dollars each.

Alan D Candler Joseph E Brown Thomas RR. Cobb Alexander H Stephans Candier

Tribute to Mr. Folsom at Atlanta Hotel dinner

Friends of Mr. Folsom gathered for a dinner at the Atlanta Hotel Men’s Association to honor him. Speakers included Adair Jordan Mer Merver Clapp Bilverman Scoville and Duton as guests paid tribute while Folsom sat with ladies and friends amid decorated tables and a tempting menu. A separate note reports a saw mill blaze at Kellyton Alabama near Columbus causing unknown damage.

Folsom Atlanta Hotel Men's Association Bocre Mr Folsom Forytat Adair Lee Jordan W. Zim Mer Hotel Men's Association Edward Clapp Harry Bilverman Dabney Scoville H N Dutton Banka Columbus Ga Bleversons Kellyton Ala Columbus Georgian Birmingham

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