Onatas Dominates Nursery Stakes at Morristown Park
Onatas Schorr's two year old colt led from the start in the Nursery Stakes at four and some furlongs, defeating Madden's Merry Reel and Woodlake in a strong Belmont Park showing. Five races on the card featured Lara lighter winning at 25 to 1, Toad the 1 to 4 favorite taking the selling mile, and Ayles and Staff among other winners as a brisk crowd looked on.
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Louisville
Onatas
Schorr
Madden
Merry Reel
Woodlake
Laralighter
Lindsey
Sheriff Bell
Winkfeld
Pericles
Ransch
Buchanan
Ayles
Coburn
Stuyve
Emathion
Winkfield
Atakes
Woondlake
Staff
Knight
Tragedy
Miller
Suave
Maud Gonne
the Piecer
Tine
Police fund drive in Atlanta rioters victims relief
All Atlanta policemen agreed to contribute two dollars each to a relief fund for families of officers who died in yesterday’s riot. The $2 per man is equal to one day’s pay and is among the largest single-source contributions. The drive is expected to exceed $400 from this source.
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Atlanta
Potteries
Felson
Federal wins sensational sprint at Worth feature race
At Worth Chicago on May 17 the Federal horse, carrying 122 pounds, won the third race by a neck over Money Muss in a burst of speed that had observers believing a track record might have fallen if conditions were optimal. The card included six races with bold performances and clear weather on a good track.
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Chicago
Federal
Worth
Lord Quex
Otis
Inspector Shea
Sully
Red Tip
L._ Daly
Steinwinder
Matthews
Our Bessie
Lyne
the Dan
Birkenruth
Money Mass
Theory
Meade
Flying Torpedo
Boney Boy
Seaton
Herseenele
Hedeck CW. Adams
Farmer Bennett
Mensir Cf. Dean
C B Campbell
Mende
Miss Liza
Hear
Miracle II
T Dean
Mizzen wins National Stallion stakes at Morris Park meet
At Morris Park on May 17 before a large crowd, Mizzen led an all two year old field to win the National Stallion stakes as even money favorite. Keene entry Dalesman and Duster followed as second choices, with multiple races featuring favorites and close finishes across seven events including the Grand National Steeplechase won by George W Jenkins in a driving finish by a half length.
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New York
Belmont
Mizzen
Morris Park
Keene
Dalesman
Duster
George W Jenkins
Bullingdon
Essene
Rice
Darrell D Greamers
Cryptogram
T Burns
Princesa Tulane
Odom
Biturica
Haw
Brimstone
Wonderly
Bullman
Shaw
Bensonhurst
Brennan
George W. Jenkins
Ray
G. Green
Landry
Redfern
Factional fight stirs Lexington politics and graft fears
Lexington, May 17 Special A factional battle in Democratic ranks disrupts city finances by delaying pay for officials and enabling gamblers to operate pool rooms and poker games. Police Commissioner Rogers and Mayor Duncan clash over control, with legality of taxes and police posts under dispute. Gubernatorial questions hang over Governor Beckham as party divisions widen and candidates organize quietly.
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Lexington
John Rogers
H. T Duncan
Duncan
Rogers
J. C. W. Beckham
Beckham
Stig
Goebel
Robert Breckinridge
Danville
John K. Hendricks
Kentucky
Paducah
W. H. Taylor
Frankfort
Villa Rica Commencement Promises Notable Speakers
Villa Rica High School prepares a standout commencement with Dr Robert Les Bell of McDonough preaching the sermon Professor M L Brittain of Atlanta to deliver the literary address and Dr Alonzo Monk of Atlanta to speak Wednesday morning Graduating exercises set for Wednesday night with six graduates Delta Literary Society plans its annual entertainment Tuesday at 8 pm General John B Gordon to deliver Last Days of the Confederacy Thursday at 8 pm Governor A D Candler to introduce him Other speakers include Judge Bamps Harns Joseph M Terrell Mark Johnson A L Bartlett and Professor Whatley Clark Howell expected to attend Impurities in the blood noted as digest disorder remedy Frickly Ash Bitters claimed to purge impurities Baltimore Horse Show results prize allocations for hunters and dumpers Barone and Barmeicide noted as prize winners
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Georgia
Villa Rica
Villa Rica High School
Robert Les Bell
McDonough
M. L. Brittain
Atlanta
Alonzo Monk
St. Mark Church
Delta Literary Society
John B. Gordon
A. D. Candler
Bamps Harns
Joseph M. Terrell
Mark Johnson
Auction sale promises quick double on four dozen lots
Buyers at Monday's sale of 32 lots on Fair and Woodward are urged that the parcels offer potential to double their money within twelve months.
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Fair and Woodward
Perilous Occupations and the Silent Killers at Work
The article surveys dangerous trades across Britain highlighting deadly risks from inhaled dusts, gases, and chemicals. It details needle polishers, glass workers, chemical plant laborers, miners, lead and mercury workers, and high altitude or deep-sea occupations, noting high mortality, disease, and cases like phossy jaw and potters’ lung. It underscores the human cost and the lure of wages despite near-certain harm.
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England
We Ak
London
Poodle of High Degree Comes to Baltimore Society
A decorated French poodle named Little Billee from Mrs Ray Parr’s kennels joins Baltimore social circles. The dog arrived with wardrobe and accessories including a silver bracelet, monogrammed coat, and tiny engraved cards. He visits poodle peers, is groomed by a valet, and participates in polite society events amidUpper class routines.
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Baltimore Sun
Baltimore
America
Ray Parr
Royal Kennels of
London
Great Britain
Bilton
Hegs
Little Billee
Billes
Parts
Billie
Atlantic
Billee
Custom House
Hig
Inelto Prome
Nadeq
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Atlanta, GA
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Charles Hurkamp
Virginia
L. D. Passano
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Mattings and Iages
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