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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
2
If charges filed against Skainat Preav or Tech are sustained, the Jackets could lose a valuable player and other developments may follow. The source hints at ongoing legal issues impacting team roster and prospects.
A pending investigation into Jim Preas eligibility stirs Southern football circles with speculation on punishment and future Olympic hopes. The column urges college rulings to protect prep athletes from post school backlash while praising Preas as a versatile, formidable 19 year old athlete known as the Thorpe of the South.
Boston fighter “Gunboat” Smith stops long odds rival Sewcastle Joe in the ninth round in a planned twelve. Georgia state fair opens under clear skies at Macon with record opening day attendance and a fire at the main entrance delaying events. Community enthusiasm crosses into exhibits from Cobb, Houston, and Worth counties as poultry, livestock, and agricultural displays draw visitors.
The athletic authorities suspended Jim Preas of Georgia Tech after an SIAC executive committee inquiry. The charge stems from tuition and board paid at Bingham School while Preas was a student there, claimed for athletic services. The investigation also clouded teammate Nance’s eligibility but found no Colorado School of Mines attendance. Preas remains suspended pending the outcome, with a possible return if cleared.
District street scene as the Vampire Dance film sparks a large gathering despite police involvement. Captain Lamar Poode and local constabulary enforce crowd control after an Atlanta cinema screened the controversial picture following a censorship review by Everett of the city smoking picture committee. The film faced protests and was trimmed before continuing to show around town.
Warning note describes blood poison symptoms such as spots on skin sores and bone pains urging immediate contact with Dr Brown at 935 Ah St Philadelphia for Browns Blood Treatment. Advertises a $200 batlus lasting two months and claims availability at Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta.
Robert Liaidiway a 10 year old boy from Bu 14l Capital avenue is hospitalized at Grads Hospital after being struck by a motor vehicle last Monday. He sustains two fractured limbs and remains in serious condition. The driver could not appear in court, causing the case to be postponed indefinitely.
Police in Atlanta report Hagel Cav, a pretty Chattanooga girl, missing for days. Parents say the girl may have run away toward Atlanta. authorities urge residents to help locate her as police read instructions for a search at midnight.
Government chemists reported colonies of germs in a letter sent to a woman asking for money for a serum. The letter, linked to Mr. Uredurok Steele, demanded a ransom and hinted at a disease they could cause. Authorities discovered the tube indications but could not identify the specific illness.
An awkwardly worded account shows Grady Nespirars cook being arraigned after noon yesterday for attempting to place steaks and other edibles from an ice chest into his puffet. He pleaded not guilty and was sent to a higher court on bond of 109 dollars.
Thomasville, Ga October 21 The civil docket of Thomas Superior Court was nearly finished when Judge Thomas announced criminal docket proceedings. He argued that much crime stems from pistol toting noting in fifty seven Georgia counties over eight hundred indictments in 31½ months for pistol related offenses. He cited thousands killed last year and tied liquor illegality to violent crime. A strong audience heard the charge.
Young Vidies of the senior class braved a rainy Bald mountain trip Saturday night, returning Sunday morning wet and cold but in high spirits. The outing was eagerly anticipated though rain marred the plans, with-Plits Ga October 21.
Washington announces that loaded confections such as rum balls brandy balls and mint lozenges hollowed and filled with spirits will be taxed under liquor tax rules. Commissioner Osborn orders the tax affecting rectifiers and retail liquor dealers. Harris charged with fraud in Pickens South Carolina for weeks as a shoe manufacturing firm agent arrested on the warrant in Judge Powers court.
Sewanee, Tenn October 31. The Tigers upset the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, earning a third victory of the season and proving a strong unit under Coach Cape. The squad returns to Sewanee in good form and faces a demanding Dallas trip to meet the Texas A&M era squad next page.
In Chicago the White Sox defeated the New York Giants 6 to 1 as Sam Crawford drove in a run with a seventh inning fly and the Sox collected a double a triple and three singles in the eighth to pull away. Leverenzy Schalk powered the scoring while Wiltse and Wine handled the Giants' pitching. Umpires Kiem and Sheridan.
Harry Vardon and Edwin Ray, prominent English golfers, arrived in Frisco and will play a series of patches this week at the San Francisco Golf and Country Club. They will face Jack Neville, Vincent Whitney, and Chapin Tubbs in three-day matches set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Virginia and Georgia prepare for a weight influenced showdown with the Old Dominion holding taller backfields and lines on average. McWhorter and Mayer anchor Virginia, while Georgia’s Logan and Landes try to counter. The two teams arrive today and will practice briefly on Ponce de Leon field ahead of the game.
Macon reports that Nick Wilburn, a young farm hand, heads to trial in Gray for murder amid alleged plot with Mrs King to harm James King for inheritance and marriage. Confessions secured. defense contends hypnotic influence and threat of exposure. Trial setup includes transfer from Bibb jail to Gray, with Mrs King to face separate trial as accessory before the fact.
Montgomery Alabama October 21 an announcement tonight that Robert Gilks a one time big league player and later a star and manager in the Southern and other minor leagues has been signed to manage the Montgomery team next season Bobby Gilks has in recent years been a scout for the Cleveland American team His last Southern league appearance was as manager of the Shreveport team
A box car loaded with cotton bales ignited beside Georgia railroad tracks at DeKalb and Kurt streets. A crowd gathered as firemen uncoupled the car and fought the flames, with railroad detectives blaming tramps who allegedly smoked. Damage estimate unavailable.
Wilmington police pursue Tracey Forneyuuran and Mrs PF OW Beaton after a report from the husband and mother alleging she was enticed from her home. Chief J N Williams says he has word that Forneyduvan works at an Atlanta saw mill. husband distressed over the children.
Los Angeles reports heavyweight fighter Willard and eleven others charged in connection with a prize fight that fatally injured John W Young at Vernon, August 22. Judge Gavin Craig overruled demurrers, cases set for January 7, 1914. defendants pled not guilty. The sparring definition cited emphasizes skill over knockout aims.
Baltimore October 21 Dr Thilip R Uhher long time provost of the Peabody Institute and noted scientist died at his home after two years of illness He was 78 and author of numerous journal articles His cicada collection, the finest ever made, was donated to the national government years ago and remains a premier entomological archive.
Washington on October 21 Chief Justice Clabaugh of the district supreme court dismissed David Lamar’s application to prevent his return to New York to answer an indictment for impersonating congressmen. The judge ruled a Congressman is a U.S. officer under impersonation statutes. Lamar will appeal and furnish bond.
A feud stemming from a decade old dispute led to a pistol duel in Seymour Texas. Former Sheriff A L Board was killed instantly, T J Brace the shooter, was killed, and Sheriff W oR Ellis of Baylor County was mortally wounded. The conflict dates to a prior incident involving Bruce’s brother.
Miss Mary A Lathbury writer of hymns and children books and an artist and social worker died at her East Orange home. She co operated with Rev Edward Everett Hale on Ten Times One clubs and with Bishop John H Vincent in chautauqua movement work. She was 84 years old.
Mrs Bruce M Ware of the corner of Highland and Hilliard streets notified police last night that a shetland pony belonging to her children was stolen from her barn. The pony is described as having a heavy black coat, long mane, and tall. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
The New York board of arbitration for eastern railroads opened detailed consideration of trainmen and conductors demands. It will meet daily in executive session through Friday, with Saturday reserved for possible award filing and Friday night for further sessions if needed. Seth Low chairs the board and aims for an award ready by Saturday, to take effect within days after filing.
The New York Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed the conviction of William J. Cummins, former Carnegie Trust official, for first degree grand larceny. He was sentenced to up to eight years and ten months for diverting about $140,000 in check proceeds.
The Tech Yellow Jackets and student body grow more spirited with tougher practices and hidden plays. They aim to boost fight before the Florida game and set sights on Sewanee as the season’s pivotal target, hoping to reclaim the English loving cup.
Stockholders of the American Loco motive company met in New York to discuss pamphlet criticisms of dividend policy and management. President Marshall read a financial statement as a heated discussion followed over the abandonment of automatic business and calls for an opposition investigative committee were tabled. The regular director slate was elected without opposition.
Savannah Georgia October 21 Special While directing a gang of laborers aboard the British steamship Ormiston in port today McClellan Noble a boatswain was fatally injured He sustained a fracture of both arms and was injured internally he ble was struck by a heavy beam.
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