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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1909

Page

2

Jeanne d Arc Wins Gowanus Stakes at Gowanus Park

Jeanne d Arc, the heavy favorite at 1 to 5, won the Gowanus selling stakes by five lengths over Besom. Across Jamaica events, favorites took most races with strong showings by Rose Queen King Cobalt Dandy Dixon and other named runners. The card listed six races with multiple entries and odds, reflecting a day dominated by favored runners and close finishes.

Jeanne d’Arc Jamaica Besom Selling Furtonga Hudas Sister Garner Anavrt McCahey Oxer Creevy Helen Carroll Creey Granie Norbit St Joseph Rose Queen Dugan King Cobalt Creavy Angelun Tima St Jeanne Onyx Liebert Chief Hayes Amelia Elling Dandy Dixon Butwell Faultiers Glasa Banbury Titus Quart Musgwump HhUling Christine A Fiuynor Flying Footsteps Gypsy Girl Golden Flora Draconta O'Em Martine Amy I. Shawnee Cindy Old Rose

Latonia Race Meet Ends With Gay Musician Handicap Win

Richard Reed wins the Gay Musician handicap at Latonia by a short head over Al Muller with All Red close behind. The meeting drew about 4900 spectators as two favorites, Reed and Tony Faust, won. multiple races featured selling purses ranging from 300 to 490 dollars, with notable finishes by Ton Faust, Auston Stur evant, and Stone Street in various events.

Mamie Algol Secomd Minot Herbert Crepps Beckham Faust Taplin Austin Sturevant Obert Hamilton Jackson Thue Blue Lee Ovelando Salhward Deuce Paul Rulhart Richard Reed Walshi al Muller Kennedy McGee Hoelling Duquesne Walsh Jack Binns Burton Tima Olivia Mitkin Uraca Dixon Princess Thorpe Amt Gruntside Little Turner Mc-Gee Titus Stone Street Hluerfang Lee Katte Fowers Banridge Coaster Aino Ran

Rural carriers appointed in Georgia Postal News

Washington October 21 Special Trural carriers appointed Lavania route 1 William H Sewell carrier no substitute Summit route 2 Edward A Bunn carrier no substitute.

Georgia Postal News Washington Lavania William H Sewell Summit Edward A. Bunn

Auto stars to test local Speedway tomorrow

Five leading drivers will race at the local Speedway in Atlanta tomorrow. Barney Oldfield will pilot his Beng racer, George Robertson drives a Simplex, Charles Basle handles a Renault, Ben Hirscher steers a Darracq, and Asa Candler Jr enters a Pope Toledo with French driver Clicquot. The event aims to prove the track’s speed potential to a global audience.

Press of Georgia America Barney Oldfield George Robertson Robertson Beste and Robertson Atlanta Ben Hirscher Kirscher Asa Candler 3R Clicquot Toledo Tocal Speedway At ‘Lanta

Mercer Eleven Faces Strain Ahead of Howard Game

Macon Ga October 21 Mercer faces a depleted lineup with three veterans hospitalized after the Auburn game and Roberta still out. Howard tops Auburn 10 to 0 and held Mercer to 28 to 5. Alabama 14 to score shows Howard’s edge as Coach Blake plugs in substitutes to cover missing regulars.

Macon Mercer Howard Auburn Mercer Jacobs Conger Dunnaway Roberta Alabama Frank Blake

Fast Boxing Card For Monday Night At Steiner-Emery

Danny Goodman and Frankie Madden train hard for a fast Monday night bout at the Steiner-Emery building for the Southern Athletic Club of Atlanta. Both fighters show class and speed, with prior battles against top contenders and a draw for Goodman against Joy Howard of Brooklyn. A fast semi wind-up and a strong preliminary complete the card, aiming to please local fight fans.

Danny Goodman Frankie Madden Southern Athletic Cluss& of Atlanta Steiner-Emery Goodman Joy Howard Brooklyn Madden

Eclectics to Meet Gordon Saturday in Barnesville

The football team from Georgia Holectic Medical College travels to Barnesville to face Gordon Institute. The cadets are favored, but the Holectics promise a hard fought contest and will push to challenge the Gordon eleven despite low expectations.

Georgia Holectic Medical College Gordon Institute Barnesville Gordon

North Carolina A. & M defeats Kentucky in Raleigh

The Agricultural and Mechanical college football team of Raleigh defeated the University of Kentucky 15 to 6. Kentucky showed strong end runs led by Captain Barber and a short forward pass. After the first half Kentucky led 8 to 0. Keasler and Stevens starred for A. and M. Penalties favored the Aggies with 70 yards on five calls compared with Kentucky’s 15 yards on one call. Twenty-minute halves were played.

Raleigh N. C Agricultural and Mechanical College University of Kentucky Kentucky Barber Secors Keasler Stevens Agricultural and Mechanical Kentuckians

Billy Knipper Sets Pace In Practice Spin At Vanderbilt Cup

New York October 21 William Knipper drove a Chelmers Detroit car at 65 miles per hour making four laps on the Vanderbilt cup course today covering 1264 miles in 1203. An Invincible base ball team from Georgia School for the Deaf blanked Hearn High School four straight as 80 was in fine form giving up only three hits and facing twenty seven men.

New York William Knipper Georgia School For the Deaf Hearn Bia

Auburn Aims to Scalp Commodores in South Title Duel

Auburn arrived in Birmingham and rests before traveling to Nashville for the pivotal Saturday game against Vanderbilt. The outcome is seen as deciding the southern champion, with Auburn, Vanderbilt, and Sewanee viewed as frontrunners, though an upset remains possible. The Auburn squad is reported in fine condition.

Birmingham Ala Husky Auburn Nashville Commodores Vanderbilt South Auburn Vanderbilt Sewanee

Horse Guards Rifle Contestat Atlanta Range

Members of the Governor's Horse Guard will contest for five medals at the Atlanta rifle range behind Fort McPherson this Saturday at 1 PM. Medals include the National Rifle Association medal Hope medal Wright medal Wilson medal and Dozier medal. All troops are ordered to report at 1 for a barbecue preceding the shoot with range officers listed: Major W T B Witsoh executive Major Mack BE Laird statistical Captain W T Spratt Captain Claud C Smith Lieutenant Arminton Wright Lieutenant H H K Kicklighten and Lieutenant C L Stockdell.

Governor's Horse Guard Atlanta Rifle Range Fort McPherson National Rifle Association Hope Wright Wilson Dozier W T B Witsoh Mack BE Laird W. T Spratt Claud C Smith Arminton Wright H HK C L Stockdell

LSU Eleven Postpones Games to October 21 and 22

Baton Rouge reports LSU has postponed its football schedule after failing to agree on officials for the Houston game with Texas A&M today. The team will not travel to Austin to meet the University of Texas on October 22, and no Texas trip is planned at present.

High School Eleven to Play Riverside at Gainesville

The Boys High School eleven travels to Gainesville to meet Riverside Military Academy. Riverside has a strong, likely heavier lineup, but the High School eleven approach the game confident they will put up a fine showing.

I High School Riverside Gainesville Riverside Military Academy

Midshipman Wilson Doomed After Navy Loss

Annapolis Md October 21 Midshipman Earl Wilson quarterback of the Navy football team is in a serious condition from injuries suffered in Saturday’s game with Villanova. Surgeons consider his death only a question of time. He remains about the same tonight, is rational and talks of the team and his interest therein.

Wilson Annapolis Earl Wilson Navy Villa Nova

Bank President Indicted for Misappropriation

The former National Bank of Newberry president Woloner 21.-mark A Cariisie was indicted by a federal grand jury in Greenville South Carolina on counts of misappropriating bank funds for his own use and for the Gold Point Granite Company where he served as president and treasurer. Judge Brawley set bond at $10,000 which was posted.

Woloner Mark A Cariisie National Bank of

Jackets Ready for Tiger Eleven

Hard work defined the Tech Flats scrimmage yesterday as the varsity, second varsity, scrubs, and freshmen clashed in a fierce, full-speed workout. Every player gave maximum effort, matching a regular game’s intensity. The Yellow Jackets showed growth from their prior—still developing, yet markedly more confident.

Tech Flats Scrubs Freschmen Yellow Jackets

Tech Versus Sewanee Looms in Key Southern Grid Battle

A rugged Tech squad trains under pressure as Sewanee prepares to visit. Optimism vs doubt colors the countdown with a crucial chance for Tech to climb in ranking if they upset the Tigers. Officials and game halves to be announced. Sewanee expected this afternoon.

Tech Sewanes Tigers Sewanee Yellow Jackets Justi Sewanee Artley EL. Williams Medowell L. T Faulkenberg Spalding Cheapa Burt Suhan Coleman Cox Patterson R. T Molan Jenking Roe Wilson Browne Leuhrman

Public Health Association Drops Meat Inspection Charges

The American Public Health Association disposed of last night’s charges against the government meat inspection system, approving a resolution that the claims were not sustained after Mrs. Caroline Bartlett Crane of Kalamasco, Michigan, presented documents. Dr Frederick Monthambert of Ottawa moved the resolution with Dr Cole of New York seconding. Also note evangelistic services at Second Baptist Church drawing crowds with Dr Wharton delivering messages. meetings continue through the week. The Silverhill rally of Atlanta opens later at the Red Men's Hall, 86 Central Avenue, Friday October 22 at 8 p.m., with Brother C O Brown of Ohio delivering.

Richmond American Public Health Association Caroline Bartlett Crane Kalamasco Mich Crane Frederick Monthambert Ottawa Public Health of Canada Cole New York Wharton Soriilint Party Atlanta Red Men's Wwam Central Avenue C .O. Brown Ohio Ning Silvery

Koca-Nola Co Found Guilty Of Adulteration

The Koca-Nola Company was found guilty on two indictments in federal court for adulterating and misbranding syrups. A jury verdict was returned before noon. sentencing by Judge Newman set a maximum fine of $200 per count. Evidence included shipments examined for cocaine content and mislabeling under the Pure Food Law.

United States Newman Farnshaw Washington Fuller New Orican

Nicaragua Revolt Gains Strength

Passengers aboard the steamship Mariette di Giorgio report from Bluefields that more than half of Nicaragua is controlled by insurgents. Towns seen as taken and several hundred Estrada forces moving at Bluefields signal a serious rebel movement despite Managua dispatches. Captain Bakke confirms Army units in motion.

New Orleana Pssengers Bluefields Steamship Company New Orleans Bluefields Republic of Nicaragua Managua Bakke Estrada

Five Dollar Bill Chewed by Pup DOG

Washington reports a Missourian seeks payout for a five dollar bill damaged by a puppy. An affidavit and four scraps were sent to the post office department and forwarded to the treasury for action. In Jacksonville, Fla a southern man is elected head of the American Bridge Builders Association for the first time.

Washington Hitchook Post Office Department Treasury Department Bridge Builders Jacksonville Fla American Bridge Builders’ Association Jr. Lemond Charlotte N. C J. P Canty Fitchburg Mass H. Rettinghouse Boone, Iowa F. Schall Bethlehem A. E Killian Moneton J. N. Penwell Tipton Ind Dc. A. Litchy Chicago J. P. Canty Fort Worth Texas

State Farm reports 123 bales sold from cotton crop

Chairman G R Hutching and Captain Wiley Williams of the prison commission returned yesterday from the state farm where 123 bales of cotton were sold at an average price between 12 1 2 and 14 cents. They estimate about fifty more bales from this season and about 1000 bales of hay remaining to dispose of.

G R Hutching Wiley Williams Prison Commission Flo

Bonded Whisky Withdrawals Rise Beyond All Records

New York reports, citing Internal Revenue figures, that whisky withdrawals from bonded warehouses are at an all time high. Last year’s withdrawals reached 134,901,408 gallons, the heaviest on record, with current figures exceeding that pace. Distilled spirits production lagged in 1907, at 168,573,913 gallons, then dropped. last year’s output was 128,634,025 gallons, and this year’s production is expected to rise but not reach the peak.

New York Internal Revenue Commissioner

Antilles Refloated Off Florida After Hurricane

A telegram from New York to the Southern Pacific Company reports that the steamer Antilles, which ran aground off Florida during the recent hurricane, has been refloated and is now on her way to New York.

Antilles New Orleans Southern Pacific Company New York Florida

Athletic Club Big Fire Scare at Auburn Avenue

Fire broke out in the rear of a brick boarding house at No 41 Auburn avenue near 8 pm threatening the Atlanta Athletic Club. Firefighters contained the blaze before serious damage. Police struggled to control a large crowd blocking streets. origin blamed on careless negroes known to frequent the area.

Auburn Avenue Atlanta Athletic Club Popular Club

Grafting Officials Plead Guilty in Ohio Trials

In Youngstown Ohio on October 21 county commissioner W O Kale pleaded guilty to three indictments for accepting bribes. John C Hanni, a fellow county commissioner, also pled guilty under three indictments. Sentences for Kale and Hanni were deferred.

Youngstown Ohio W OH Kale John C Hanni Board of County Commissioners Kale Hanni

Socialist gains in Saxony and Baden elections

Berlin reports October 21 diet elections in Saxony and Baden show large socialist gains. Socialists win seats in Dresden Leipsic and Chemnitz and take several from conservative districts as suffrage is enlarged under new election law.

Berlin Saxony Baden Dresden Leipsic Chemnitz

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