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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
2
The Druid Wills Golf Club hosts the focal invitation event for Atlanta clubs starting Friday with qualifying rounds on Friday and Saturday. Matches start from scratch, with later rounds using club handicaps. prizes go to winners, runners-up, and the defeated eight in each flight. Final rounds run through October 25 with 36 holes for the finals.
Chicago reports a federal raid seizes many National League players and lawyers with names to be released later. Brooklyn and Philadelphia clubs suffer signings while St Louis, Pittsburgh players desert, and managers may shift amid the upheaval.
Rumors say Amie Sikes of the Vanderbilt Commodores faces bar due to playing baseball last summer with another team. Reported motive suggests he believed Vanderbilt might not join the TTAA this season. An investigation is said to be underway.
Augusta Georgia residents discuss arranging a Stallings homecoming to honor the famed baseball manager born in Augusta He has a Haddock Georgia plantation and is expected to visit soon after the Boston Braves victory in the world series sparks local planning efforts
San Francisco reports Willie Ritchie and Johnny Dundee signed to fight four rounds on October 21. It marks Ritchie’s return since losing to Freddie Welsh for the lightweight title.
Chicago on October 14 reports Timmy Archer of the Chicago National League Baseball club was arrested on a warrant charging assault. The complaint by manufacturer George E Wolfson states Archer attacked him yesterday after an event. Mrs Archer Wolfson denies the charge.
Macon on October 14 special Kime a wollece will be the opponents of the Vers. Baptists here Thursday 5 a great game is expected.
A series of questions weighs second basemen Ivers and Collins, compares Hall of Famers Cobb and Eolins, questions Lajoie’s long career with the Naps, and ponders batting averages and pitching eras. It references Ruth, Boston teams, and zeroing in on World Series dominance.
Newmarket October 14 Toubsdour an outsider won the Cesarewitch stakes a 24 mile handicap for 8 year olds and upwards at the second October meeting at Newmarket Green Faison was second and Avda third Twenty horses started Chip v Clabby in the field Los Angeles October 14 Gene Shipp and Jimmy Clibby to fight in Ban Frenersc October 20 for middleweight world title per Chips miniser Welsh at 158 pounds clock The contest will be for twenty rounds
George Stallings, once jeered for forecasts, hits two bold calls. He predicted the Braves would rise from last to first by September 1 and clinch the pennant. They led by September 2 and won the World Series, four straight against the Athletics. Boston fans remain eager for more of his prescient sport sagas.
Alabama circles its first college game of the season at Rickwood Field on Saturday. The Crimson squad, heavier and more experienced than in recent years, faces Heisman Tech in a muddy test of weight, spirit, and coaching by Graves. Local supporters seek a revival of winning form after recent defeats and a strong showing to prove the team’s machine-like progress.
Local alumni from North Carolina and Georgia plan rallies for the Saturday game at Grantfield. Georgia students seek a holiday to attend, while both sides expect a large crowd and ticket sales open today at Tumum Brothers stores. Georgia shows optimism with key players returning and strongest lineup anticipated against the Tar Heels.
Victor furious Braves receive a banquet in October with Mayor Curley leading the celebration. Players each receive shares of about 3000, Johnny Evers noting a strong season worth over 40000 in six months, including a 25000 signing bonus. Stallings comments on a misreported South America tour.
Washington October 14 senators Smith and McCumber entered the senate chamber after a foreign relations committee meeting in a dispute over the Nicaragua treaty. Each member received a discarded army blade turned plowshare paperweight with a note to Secretary Bryan. Republicans refused to support peace while Democrats pressed for unanimous consent to vote, as the committee lacked a quorum.
Kings College faces Maran vo Pro while N C A M meets Bincks vars in a slate of football games. The matchups highlight regional ties and college competition across campuses.
New Haven Conn October 14 During football practice at Yale today Atwood Violet of New York a scrub halfback was hurt making a tackle physicians fear concussion of the brain Cubs Sox Cold Chicago October 14 Chicago Wahons ( Chicago Americans postponed cold
Fragmented report details a murder case involving Ruth McCullough, 20, known as a snake charmer, and Clarence McCormick, 1 year old son of farmer Hudruik, Iowa. They are charged with murdering W Mollatt of Hedrick to rob him after Mollatt was shot on his automobile. The narrative also references football player Youngs Hays and Fordham preparatory school ties, with broader notes on fairground entertainment and race to evict participants from a rooming house.
Washington October 14 special study in U S schools of Latin American geography history literature and life urged by Dr Claxton commissioner of education in a letter sent to high school principals Instruction in Spanish and Portuguese should be offered more widely Latin American countries are three times the size of the United States rich in minerals forests and water power and increasing in foreign trade Panama Canal changes and postwar events have drawn US attention to their rapid growth and development 校
Miss Kale Barnard, Oklahoma charities and corrections commissioner, told the Lake Mohonk conference that Indian minors were targeted by land grafters because of oil and farming wealth. She said her department has reduced sales of Indian land and that land grifting has largely ceased. The Right Rev Theodore P Thurston, Episcopal bishop of eastern Oklahoma, spoke on promoting industry among Oklahoma Indians.
An Alton Illinois cartridge plant received a six month round the clock order for ammunition from a New York banking firm that kept its client secret. The cartridges will use lead pallets and lack a steel jacket, with officials noting the specs and suggesting potential use for old stockpiles. Local speculation runs high about destination.
A masked man robbed the Bank of Pontotoc in Pontotoc Oklahoma today, forcing cashiers to yield about $2,090. He exchanged shots with bystanders as he fled, dropping two bags containing $500 each during the pursuit.
Washington special associate justice Lamar of the supreme bench was congratulated by his colleagues on the occasion of his fifty seventh birthday anniversary.
Washington October 14 Acting secretary of state Robert Lansing issued a statement asserting U S citizens may sell any U S goods to belligerent governments or their agents, war goods or not, without violating neutrality. He notes contraband rules and prohibits outfitting ships or military expeditions from American ports.
English suffragette leader Christabel Pankhurst lands in New York aboard the Finland under the alias Elizabeth McDonald. She says militancy is unnecessary in America and praises U S progress on woman suffrage while noting England faces war. She plans to stay several months.
Calhoun Georgia October 14 Special The Gordon County fair manager says the tenth annual fair in Calhoun October 1924 is ready with a strong lineup. The fair is famed for top northern Georgia quality despite cotton market gloom. A large midway, many attractions, and record cash premiums for agricultural, livestock, and poultry exhibits are planned. Bova Carn clubs and Girls Canning clubs show notable progress under Ernest Dillard.
Ida von Claussen, recently sentenced for sending a threatening letter, has been ordered to the asylum at Watteawan. Two physicians report she suffers from hallucinations claiming persecution by Theodore Roosevelt. Colonel Roosevelt urged intervention as officials refuse to present her at court.
Washington October 14. Special Major Peter C Harris of Cedartown Georgia has been placed at the head of the adjutant general s department in the Philippine Islands. He becomes the highest ranking army officer in the Philippine division next to the chief of staff.
Dr Caleb A Ridley of Atlanta concluded a twelve day revival in Gafine ending with about 200 professions. About 107 joined the Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church after the meetings.
Athens Ga October 14 A leading Franklin County farmer John McFarlane was fatally wounded in a clash with Dr George Bush over stray cattle. Bush says he acted in self defense after McFarlane pressed him. McFarlane was found wandering in the woods seven hours later in a near-delirious state.
Thomasville Georgia October 14 the town plans a cotton day at the fair on October 28 women are urged to wear cotton dresses and participate in ar tistic contests between county scholars. A cotton ball will be hosted by the Jewish Aid society with costumes made entirely of cotton and a whole cotton field used to decorate the armory for the evening dance.
Mrs LB Jeter filed a divorce suit accusing her husband of neglecting home to maintain a costly social life on a dollar per week salary. She claims repeated scenes on Peach Tree Street and in crowds embarrassed her and forced her to leave theatergoers. Jeter will likely file no answer.
Columbus reports stronger September business with cash collections up 500 over last year. A leading hardware house records its best September this year. City collections stay steady while patrons can settle accounts with cotton at 10 cents per pound. A local bank holds 163000 of emergency currency to extend special customer accommodations if needed.
John Wilson Parker son of Colonel Oscar Parker and president of the Loyal Boys of Fairburn has enlisted as an apprentice seaman in the United States Navy. Under 17, he secured a special order after passing examinations and left Atlanta for Norfolk then Newport for training. Parker previously served in the Georgia House and Senate and enjoys broad support statewide.
Perry Georgia October 14 Special Etheridge, who killed Mrs Fannie W Berry in front of his home September 28, was acquitted of murder after a three day trial. He testified he acted in self defense after she forced his pistol from the mantel and opened fire. The coroner had ruled justifiable homicide earlier.
Newark October 14 a state supreme court jury ordered Augustus Heinze to pay Edwin Gould 7 200 000 plus interest for recovering 31 206 000 worth stock in Mercantile National Bank. Gould had bought stock from Heinze in 1907 for 850 000 cash with notes for the rest. Heinze had argued the stock was overvalued and defrauding him, while a counter suit by Heinze against Gould for 460 000 yielded no payment to Heinze.
Peek of 707 Edgewood was fined 1576 for reckless driving after turning into the rear of a mail wagon October 1 in the recorders court. The collision broke the wagon leg of driver BR 8 Cox. Officer said Peek’s car, moving about 20 mph, was observed before impact. Peek cited dark mist obscuring the wagon.
A strong earthquake tremor was felt at Kingston Tamaice on October 14 with a ten second main shock at P18, followed by two smaller movements. No damage was reported.
Columbus October 14. Webster County will issue bonds to fund a new brick courthouse in Preston after the old frame structure burned. Architect Lockwood of Columbus to prepare plans for a modern fireproof building with vaults and fireproof floors. $3000 insurance was carried on the destroyed building.
Savannah Ga October 14 Special The annual meeting of the Central of Georgia Railway and Organ Steamship company was held at the president's office The annual report for the past year was read officers were elected Winburn elected president about six months ago was re elected Charles H Markham of Chicago was re elected chairman of the board The meeting was attended by many directors and stockholders The affairs of the company were found to be in very good condition
In Savannah Ga October 14 special report the Atlantic Compress company re elected officers all from Atlanta J G Haskell president W A Robinson general manager and H J Fears treasurer continued in their posts locally from the Atlanta region.
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