Crescens and Abbot Match At Brighton Beach Draws Racegoers
The long awaited Crescens versus The Abbot race at Brighton Beach drew crowds as Crescens won heat three in 2 05 after The Abbot faltered in heat two. George H. Ketcham, Crescens owner and trainer, recounts the horse’s difficult early life and rapid rise to trotking greatness with a 2:02% mile at Cleveland and notes Crescens is the likeliest horse to reach a 2:00 mile.
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Crescens
Brighton Beach
Standard Office
Cresceus
Abbot
Columbus
George H. Ketcham
Chicago Sunday Record-Herald
Mabel
Nightingale
Etep
Baron Wilkes
Robert McGregor
Tim Murnen
Toledo
Chariie Ford
Erie
Mich
Tiffin
Charley Herr
Grattan Boy
Arion
Lord Vincent
Benton M
Jupe
Hartford
Conn
Direcetum
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Alix
Directum
Mr. Ketcham
Crescour
Horseshoers Picnic At Mountain View With The Margaret Theatre
The article notes a horseshoers picnic at Mountain View featuring the Margaret theater orchestra of six pieces. It discusses mile stride adjustments and a challenge to a horseman to beat a record, implying anticipation of improved performance.
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The
Margaret Theater
Mountain View
Magnificent concert in Butte draws music lovers
At First Presbyterian church in Butte last evening a private style concert featured Miss B Helen Skelly, Miss Drea Johnstone, Miss Olive Fearing Whiting, Miss Blanche Skelly, Miss Marguerite Skelly, Justin Butler, Harry Doering and others. Russell Ballard was absent. The event impressed attendees and promises more similar programs. The program included violin, harp, piano and vocal numbers with strong praise for all performers.
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Butte
First Presbyterian Church
B. Helen Skelly
Vaise Brilliante
Miss Skelly
McLaine
Olive Fearing Whiting
Miss Johnstone
Whiting
Blanche Skelly
Blanche
Marguerite Skelly
McMillan
Flegle
Russell Ballard
Bulte
Presbyterian Church
Rock Drilling Contest at Columbia Gardens Draws Crowd
Michael Daviey and Henry Rodda, both blind from a past blast, compete in a rock drilling contest at Columbia Gardens on Sunday. The winner receives 100 cash. the loser gets 25 merchandise at M J Connells and a 25 suit at W R Tonkins, with a vaudeville program expected to accompany the event.
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Columbia Gardens
Michael Daviey
Henry Rodda
M. J. Connells
W. R. Tonkin's
Butte Briefs Reflect Regional Visitors and Arrivals
R Lockey of Helena is in the city. W Whitley of East Helena is at the Thornton. William O'Sullivan of Helena is registered at the Finlen. Boyle arrived from Livingston yesterday. Robert M. Draper and Milo W. Krejci of Great Falls are at the Butte. A Harrison FE Bell and A B Cook of Helena were in the city yesterday.
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R. Lockey
Helena
Co. W. Whitley
East Helena
Thornton
William O'Sullivan
Finlen
Boyle
Livingston
Robert M. Draper
Milo W. Krejci
Great Falls
Butte, Co
A. Harrison
C. FE. Bell
A. B. Cook
Gulf Coast Storm Sweeps Ashore Causing Widespread Damage
The coast from Mississippi to Louisiana endures a severe storm with feared casualties in fishing towns. Wires are down, rail lines washout, and Sea breezes topple bathhouses and trees. Shell Beach reports complete destruction of dwellings and possible deaths among fishermen.
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Mississippi City
Ocean Springs
Louieville & Nashville
New Orleans & Northwestern
Lake Ponchartrain
Shell Beach
New Orleans
Milenburg
Tropical storm isolation of Mobile cuts city from outside world
Aug 15 Atlanta dispatch reports a gulf coast tropical storm isolating Mobile Alabama. Water rises over three feet inside the Western Union office as the storm disrupts rail lines and endangers islands in Mississippi Sound. Warnings forecast high winds and delays persist as crews await flood waters to recede and lines to be restored.
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Atlanta
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Ala
Western Union
Associated Press
Fort Morgan
Mississippi Sound
Fret Morgan
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Chef Mentour
Catherine
Lookout
Rigoleta
Louisville & Nashville
Tensas Swamp
Weather Bureau
Alabama
Western Union Company
New Orleans
Gulf storm halts port traffic on Pensacola shore
The Gulf storm in Pensacola reached peak last night with 38 mph winds and high tides. Waterfront damage blocks the bar. several vessels are held and no ships can enter or pass.
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Pensacola
Fla
Mobile storm disrupts rail lines and floods coastal area
Mobile reports a severe storm with strong winds and two foot river flooding from St. Michael to Congress. Cotton wharf and Front Street inundated, water two feet deep on Water Street. Weighs down wires, trains halted from Montgomery to Mobile with lines down. Dixie Lumber mill northwest of Mobile washed away, several workers killed.
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Mobile
Ala
Front and Commerce
Water Street
St. Michael
Congress
Cotton Exchange
Louisville & Nashville
Montgomery
Louisville & Nashville Railyard
Magazine Point
Flomaton
Dixie Lumber Company
Philadelphia Cruiser Returns to San Francisco From Samoa
The cruiser Philadelphia arrived in San Francisco harbor after 22 days at sea from Samoa. Departing July 24 from Page Page, it paused at Honolulu for coal. Seventy five men from the government supply steamer Aberda are aboard, with enlistments expired and to be discharged at Mare Island. The voyage included 60 men and extensive stores for the government.
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San Francisco
Samoa
Philadelphia
Page
Honolulu
Aberda
Pago Pago
Mare Island
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American Bonding and Trust Co
Assmore & Co
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Pulpord
Lake View
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State College of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts
Bozeman
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Bozeman, Mont
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Mills College and Seminary
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Seminary
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Milla
Male College
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Gjrand Opera House
Dice P. SuTrTox
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C Albery
Garret O’magh
Augustus Pitou
Hear Olcott
Grand Opera House
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Second District
Monongahela Coal Company
Henry Marax
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