Baby racers and big match hopes at local track
The column details a heated potential race between Lena Leach owned by Dr. C O Malley and Madeleine Musgrave owned by Mr. A Clapton, with possible entries from The Slicker Bonfires Mabel Fountain and Miss Danville. It notes betting interest and asks the Butte Jockey club to promote the race, then shifts to baseball race standings and Olympic coverage.
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Dr. C. O'Malley
Lena Leach
8. A. Clapton
Madeleine Musgrave
Clapton
O'Malley
Ethelbert
S. A
Slicker
Bonfires
Mabel Fountain
Miss Danville
Butte Jockey Club
Big weights blamed for more horse injuries than track
A leading New York veterinarian argues heavy riders burn out horses more than track conditions. He cites Colin injury on apparently good tracks, notes suspensory ligament damage, and warns against overracing young horses for speed while praising restraint at Hawthorne and other tracks.
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New York
Colin
Keene
Ballot
America
James R. Keene
Edward Corrigan
Hawthorne
Corrigan
England
Richard Fitzgerald
Chicago
Leather Horseshoes Trial In Grassland Regions
The British Australian reports leather horsehoes used in parts of Australia where ground stays grassy or sandy. The leather shoes offer better support and justify their higher cost with superior advantages. The method may spread to other soils permitting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Australia
Fallacy Exploded on Insanity and Artistic Change
From the London Lancet the claim is examined that insanity more often yields commonplace art than original works. The remark urges critics to consider that mental disturbance may influence art toward conventional patterns rather than novelty.
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London Lancet
Betting Law Depreciates Value of Thoroughbreds at Sheepshead Bay
The first yearling sale of the season at Sheepshead Bay showed depreciation from altered betting laws as youngsters sold for about a quarter of old values. A star full brother to Roseden drew $2,100 after strong bidding, while average prices hovered around $475. Bidders were plentiful, signaling continued demand despite tougher times as courts may yet shape future turf rules.
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Sheepshead Bay
Roseden
Horses and Horsemen at Pasadena Meet Reflect Jockey Rivalries
Gentle Harry clashed with rivals while Jennie's Beau drew big bets in the fifth race. Dick Williams added two wins as Pasadena stables drew attention. Kent rode Godfather with questions over wagering and effort, and Kenilworth impressed as Hildebrand’s mount. O'Malley condemned selling races and warned against low-value entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Robinson
Jennie
Dick Williams
Pasadena
Kent
Godfather
J. Pelter
E. Clark
Harry Stover
Racing Card Promises Magnificent Contest With Stars
The article praises a 22 year old contest featuring Lena Leach and other stars. It notes careful balance in entries and anticipates splendid racing tomorrow with a strong card and balanced fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Leach
Butte Horse Races Entertaining Five Race Card
Entry list shows six races for today at Butte with purses and aged allowances. First race three furlongs selling features Hop Queen Glendenning and Lady Powell with others. Second race four furlongs lists Lancashire Lad Merritt Buxton and Charlie Egan among entrants. Third race five furlongs for two year olds includes The Klickers Lightning Flash and Madeline Musgrave. Fourth race one mile selling purse by Jim Krueger highlights Goldene L igitescredrecca and Prince of Orange. Fifth race one mile selling features Duchess of Montabetlo and Wise Hand. Sixth race seven furlongs selling lists Mike Jordan and My William Bissett with apprentice allowance noted.
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Walt Allen
Glendenning
Lady Powell
Hoptiotti
Letra Bright Albert
Matthews
Puva Sum Atn
Prs
Loree Ki
M. Brattain
Mina Baker
Mt Ce
Lancashire
Merritt Buxton
Charlie Egan
Dee Lee
Charlie Doherty
Raina Be
Miss Butte
Eames Sigers
Sisie
Wright
Rakesh
Mabel Fountain
Lightning Flash
Sue Seth
Cnet
Madeline Musgrave
Vsscass
Iniareit
Jim Krueger
Ebsensurs Csiwngat
Netra
Cs Asters Nee Poticos Igoren
Catas
Goldene
Teeniecs Swadongsrat Wese
Pereacie Rcel Guiselclchas
Usstune Erecta Slit
Aspen A
Milanese
Anne Bcatop
Bill Eileen
BIO Higtim
Iron Watson
Rio
Arthicce
Duchess of
Asco
J. Wlaherty
Mike Jordan
Ofalciels
Sera Ens
MD Eise Aati
Eis
William Bissett
Thoroughbred Racing Times for Maiden and Gallop Trials
A cryptic listing of horse times and remarks for a series of trial runs. Names include Charles Egan Platoon Dick Shanley Gillette Tancred Royal Ben J C Clem Kenova Elfin King Tom Shaw Benvolio Eduardo Northwest Legatee Mendon and others with speeds ranging from fractions shortly after to around 2 minutes. Some entries note improvements or poor performance while others show strong form.
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Charles Egan
Platoon
Dick Shanley
Royal Ben
Gillette
Tancred
Talk of Roped Arena Brims With Fight Talk and Lawsuit
Tex Rickard hosts a fight scene while George Dixon sues for 613 dollars claiming unpaid salary for handling his interests in the Gans Nelson moving pictures. Dixon says 13 extra dollars were spent from his own funds. Mike Sullivan from St John New Brunswick notes offers to box and a Ketchel vs Jack Twin clash may occur. Billy Papke signs for six rounds with Willie Lewis in New York on July 28 marking his city debut.
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Tex Rickard
George Dixon
Dixon
Rickard
Gans-Nelson Moving Pictures
Mike
Sullivan
St. John
N. B
Willie
Harry Lewis
Ketchel
Jack
Joe Thomas
Billy Papke
Willie Lewis
New York
Papke
Metropolis
Memory lapses and racing bets spark retirement remark
In the wake of Hart-Agnew, bets placed by Dad Dogget Sim Deimel and Johnny Walters left a man owing about 18000 with no recollection of the wagers or track location. Dogget laments memory losses while noting the man claims millions in wealth and an annuity payment, prompting his retirement from racing as unreliable wagering stains persist.
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Dad” Dogget
Sim Deimel
Johnny Walters
Dogget
Dogger
Welcher
Lompers Backing Possible For Bryan Campaign Head
The story discusses Campau of Michigan Lamb of Indiana and Ollie James of Kentucky as possible national committee chairmen for William Jennings Bryan. It notes Campau’s business acumen and campaigns skills while James denies suitability. Several observers suspect a dark horse may be chosen before the committee adjourns at Fairview.
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Campau
Michigan
Lamb
Indiana
Wolverine
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
America
Ollie James
Kentucky
James
National Committee
Philippine district governor survives Moros attack in Mindanao
Allan Gard, district governor of Lanao, was wounded while pursuing Moros after the murder of James Smith. He arrived in San Francisco aboard the Sheridan and, though gravely injured, was transported toward New York for treatment. His condition remains critical as the pursuit of raiders continues.
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San Francisco
Allan Tard
Lanao
Mindanao
Philippine Archipelago
Moros
Sheridan
Gard
Manila
New York
Loosevelt
Islands
Davao
James Smith
Fifth Avenue
Dr. Simpson
Welchers Lose Memory When Horse Loses Race
Memory betting at New York tracks under new rules is praised for avoiding memory loss by bettors between wagering and settlement. The piece notes convenience over the prior system where money changed hands at betting time, but many patrons forget details.
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New York
Resignation of Northern Pacific Rocky Mountain Head
Announcement of the resignation of Superintendent W. H. Willard of the Rocky Mountain division. Willard will join the Pacific coast railways, with C. M. Van Leuven expected to succeed him as former chief dispatcher and trainmaster of the division.
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Missoula
Tf. H. Willard
Rocky Mountain
Northern Pacific Railroad
Willard
Pacific Coast
C. M. van Leuven
Elks Begin Convention as Los Angeles Seeks Next Year
Dallas hosts the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks annual convention with welcome addresses. Los Angeles and Detroit compete for the 1999 gathering, with a steam siren from the LA delegation signaling the push for the next convention.
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Dallas
Tex
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Los Angeles
Detroit
Southland
Elks
Second Horner tragedy unfolds at homestead
Mrs Horner's daughter posted bail for her mother after a felonious assault charge. The hearing is set for next Wednesday. The 1905 case against Dr. Simpson and Bartley Horner remains a noted rural scandal with prior testimony accusing both sides.
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Constable Hanson
Simpson
Horner
Mrs. Horner
Justice Hawkins
Bartley T. Horner
Dr. Simpson
Humorous Exchange On Early Rising
In a quip attributed to Archbishop Whately, he recounted rising early once and feeling proud all morning yet sleepy all afternoon, concluding he would not repeat the habit. The grocers' assistant notes the wit and moral of the anecdote.
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Archbishop Whately
An Exception From The Philadelphia Press
A fragment from a Philadelphia Press column features a terse exchange about purpose and missteps with a comic quip about sitting on fly paper. The dialogue contrasts resolve with a humorous cautionary note.
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Philadelphia Press
Youngman
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