Good racing at Piedmont Park
Harness meet at Piedmont Park opens season with three carded races. Judge, owned by George Stiles, wins the 2:18 pace in straight heats while Frank Hunter leads the 2:40 trot before multiple heats. Final 9:35 pace unfinished due to darkness. promoter promises swifter heats today. crowd small but program strong with band intermissions and several notable entrants.
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Piedmont Park
Judge
George Stiles
Diploma
Tudge
Leon Fauqua
Blanch Wilkes
Frank Bunter Hunter
Mannie
Old Breckinridge
Sutires
Gold Call
Esponha
Ang Esponita
Stiles
Gid Morris
Reaves
Farqua
B. W. Whitehead
Whitehead
F. H. Hoyt
Hoyt
Frank Hunter
Breckinridge
Burpee
W. Healy
Mortein
Loyd
Cloyd
Kid Call
Elliott & Cawley
Eaponita
J. Wallace
Jordan
Patty Ledgard
C- Burpee
G. W. Terry
J. W. McKeldin
Mumford
Charles Ryan
Oscar Ray
C A. Constantine
Fifth Regiment
Floyd
Jack
Lady Willis
Hart
Rose W
Burt Floyd
Johnson
Fern
Mcintosh
Black John
Mart
Joe Gregory
Baxter
Martin
Toppy
Davis
Hack
Monroe
Sweet
Shad
Kathrine Clay
Rushmon
Esponita
Black in Columbia Squad End Candidate from Georgia
Ralph P. Black of Atlanta is seen as the top end candidate for Columbia football this fall after transferring from New York University. A former Sewanee player, he was noted as one of the South’s best ends in 1900 and will draw attention from Atlantans familiar with his college career. Chesley B. Marshall, Georgia graduate and captain of Columbia’s track team, also stands out as a noted Georgia athlete now setting Athens half mile records.
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Columbia
New York
Ralph P. Black
Atlanta
Black
Sewanee
Sever Szx
New York University
South
Rainy Gravesend Card Sees Slim Attendance and Sloppy Track
At Gravesend New York the crowd felt the rain soaked week with the meeting reduced to a small turnout. Igniter won the Monarch Stakes by three lengths over Heno and Andy Williams. Rockwater faded to last. Races featured Scnoharie, Wimsel, Sweet Alice, and Igniter among others with times listed and a full slate of entries for upcoming heats.
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New York
Gravesend
Igniter
Heno
Andy Williams
Rockwater
Scnoharie
Jdom
Star of the West
Shaw
G. Whittier
Gannon
Bervino
Gaston
Hassell
Diana Forget
Wimsel
Dreamer
Finnan
Redfern
Brunswick
Michaels
Circus
Sweet Alice
Pride of Galore
Doggett
Witful
Miladi Love
Jubla Arthur
Albany
Mary
Dunluce
Kenington Girl
Sweet Marjorie
Jola
Gloriosa
O'Connor
Irene
Bliighnessy
Lyne
Krupp
Martin
iKfrogram
Qdom
Martin Burke
Alsixe
Dr Barlow
Rome Beats Remnants in Low-Scoring Contest
Rome, Ga on September 26 held the Atlanta Remnants to one run and four hits as Bruner dominated until the seventh inning. Hopkins allowed three triples in Rome’s win with Bruner and Shaw behind him. Henley and Camnitz pegged for tomorrow’s rematch in Knotville. attendance listed at 400.
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Bruner
Rome
Atlanta
Delehanty
Henley
Hopkins
Huripurt
Knotville
Camnitz
Shaw
Hopkins and
Hurlburt
Yancey
Blankenship
Prouthers
FAMOUTS HORSES FOR MEMPHIS AT FALL MEETING
Memphis notes a Memphis fall trotting park meeting with Dan Patch vs C K Billings Little Boy in a wagon race and Cresceus Lord Derby and John A Mckherron slated for a large purse Cresceus to run a mile against time Also Baltimore races postponed due to rain at Gentlemen's Driving Park.
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Dan Prtb
Tittle Boy
Creceus
Memphis
Tent
Dan Patch
C. KG
Billings
Cresceus
Lord Derby
John A. Mckherron
Seational League Game Falls Hard on St Louis
Cincinnati defeats St Louis 7 to 3 after two costly seventh inning errors. Phillips dominated the St Louis bats, Hackett taxed in the seventh, attendance about 500. Batteries Phillips and Peltz for Cincinnati, Hackett and Weaver for St Louis. Game at Philadelphia also notes rain postponement of New York Philadelphia match.
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Cincinnati
St Louis
Cinemwi
Phillips
Hackett
Phillips and Peltz
Hackett and
wWeaver
Philadelphia
St Louis Edges Chicago In Ninth In Misty Tilt
St Louis defeated Chicago 5 to 4 in a September 26 game marked by errors and three drives off Callahan. Attendance was about 1,600. Batteries for St Louis were Donahue and Kahoe with Callahan and Sullivan for Chicago. Detroit won 4 to 2 over Cleveland in the other afternoon game with five hits in the third. Attendance 976. Washington game postponed by rain. Athens Greece reports a growing emigration to the United States due to crop failures, with 3,000 departing in the past year and the trend continuing.
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St. Louis
Chicago
St Louis
Chitagd
Callahan
Sugeden
RH & B. Louis
Donahue
Kahoe
Callahan and
Detroit
Cleveland
Barrett
Kissinger
Buclow
Walker
Bermts
United States
London
Athens
the Standard
Greece
Corrigan Wins at Hawthorne in Muddy Handicap Race
Corrigan the Flying Torpedo and Favonius led a tight finish in a mile handicap at Hawthorne. Track was muddy and cloudy as Corrigan carried top weight, finishing ahead of Flying Torpedo and Favonius, with notable betting shifts from even money to favored. The event featured six races with notable lines on Sind, Marco, and Senator Morrison in later heats.
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Corrigan
Flying Torpedo
Favonius
Wamed
Chicago
Torpedo
Eny
Bee
Hawthorne
Simeon
Commodore Dewey
Ada
Jackson
Donnelly
Hichardson
Tripp
di Marca
Ewan
Hansworst
Dentran
Senator Morrison
McIntyre
Rankin
Marco
Emir
Mr. Florestanette
Pure Daldack
Wilton
C Winkfeld
Dean
Dingle
Queen Beth
Prince of Endurance
Maxie
Senor
Arsenals
Adiron- No Friend
Philo
Robbins
C. &. Campbell
Duelist
R. Williams
Jack Demand
Ha Durrell
Na Wagner
Filying Torpedo
Mathews
Favourius
FI Bele
Coburn
Eaety
Bonnelly
Ballroom
Monia
Dedn
Snare
Madlils
Serpent
Winkfield
Balat
Giread
Deany
Levin
Frances M
Delmar Racing Card Highlights at Heavy Track Meet
At Delmar St Louis on a heavy track favorite wins and longshots share the card. Jack Young leads six furlongs with Birkenruth up, Gaslighter second as Bchodale improves from long odds to win fifth race. Fore Wayne at 3 to 5 tops a 1:05 time. Daily entries list multiple six furlong and mile events with Olters and Brutes among the contenders.
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Gravesend
Furionas Carral DB
Silent
Friend
Sliver
Hapbrook Glenvarloch
Furlonga
Rea Knight
WBR
Condon
Gagkey Duyer
Wid Thyme
Cluque Valli
John A. Boott
Examiner
Jug
Dyuszzo
Lady ‘Albercraft
Dark ‘Planet
Sparkle Rancer
Glorjean
Lady Josephine
Articulate
Harvey
Cunard
Royal
Andy Williams
Carbuncle
Arsenal
Esthics
Dixie Line
Guy Park
Jack O’lantern
B Doyle
Damon
Knight
Attorney
Counterpoise
Wick
Sir Troubadour
Bondage
Lord Turco
Princelot
Harrison
Lady Burning Glass
Merry In Waiting
Sweet Jane
Rudyard
Frankie Co
Ben ‘Sword
The
Black
Templeton
Essene
Prince Richard
Shandonfield
Trestitate
St. Louis
Fort Wayne
Burtla
Delmar
Jack Young
Birkenruth
Bchodale
Knowing Ones
Fore Wayne
Battiste
Gaslighter
Dale
Heisel
Beauchamp
Yellow Stone
Birkenroth
Titoli
Joe Lesser
Fauntleroy
Dr. Scharff
Tommy Tucker
W. Waldo
Elghor
Houtre
Hand Spinner
Optimo
J. Miller
Guide Rock
Houbre
the Buffoon
Otis
Warner
the Mormon
Regatta
Margie
Hanan
Vedas
Peter Duryea
Pargle Do
Belle Simpson
Beren
Duella
Satenel
Prestontan
Chandoo
Miss Wandether
Oransas
Lunch
Palmette
Messina
Hero
Erema
Fane Weber
Sante
Ventura
Schwarze
Frank Bell
Tid
Peaceful
Lady Strathmore
Buccleuth
Hayes
Sellingane Oaker
Lonffa
Canetta
Marton Lynch
Ida Penzance
Tulare
Swordsman
Morris Volmer
Hucena
Kingsteke
Nettle
Yon Hooghhene
Bheven Bells
Pandy Jim
Flop
Red Apple
Josie F
Linden
Nominating Reports Stir Gop And Dems In District Races
In Montgomery Alabama on September 2, the Republican convention named F F Koerber for Congress in the Third district. Koerker, a former Democrat who runs The Breeze in Columbia, drew surprise support. In Virginia, Buchanan hosted a GOP convention offering ex Congressman Jacob Yost’s name, who declined, then James Lyons accepted. Democrat RH Flood seeks reelection in the Eighth. In Hempstead Texas Loci McDaniel was named GOP candidate for the Eighth district.
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Montgomery
Als
F. F. Koerber
Congress
Koerker
Columbia
Henry Clayton
Roanoke
Buchanan
Jacob Yost
Staunton
James Lyons
Buckingham County
Lyons
United States
Virginia
Cleveland
RH. D. Flood
Appomattox
Hempstead
Texas
Loci McDaniel
Houston
Dishonest Postal Clerks and Detection by Decoy Letters
An excerpt from the Washington Star quotes a postal inspector on the inevitability of detecting dishonest post office clerks and carriers. The piece describes decoy letters with marked money to trap thieves, explains why thieves are cautious after suspicion rises, and notes how insiders often think themselves clever before arrest.
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Washington Star
Postoffice
Postal Service
Unu
Yeu
Jong
Dan Patch Racing Against Time Postponed Meet
Terre Haute reports the Grand circuit trotting races delayed to tomorrow due to track condition. Directors have contracted W A McHenry to start Dan Patch against the world pacing record in October.
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Dan Patch
Terre Haute
W- A. McHenry
Piedmont Park Hosts Running and Trotting Races Today
Piedmont Park holds running and trotting events today featuring local competitors and community participation. Officials reported varied heats and a focus on amateur entries, with winners to be recognized at the end of the day.
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Piedmont Park
Choate in Court Story Told by a Legal Opponent
Washington Post account of Montague Legs ler recounts a courtroom clash with Charles Chaote the famed ambassador opponent in a tobacco trust case. The attorney describes quarrels with Rockefeller interests and a lengthy exchange, ending with Choate’s mentoring question after a heated session.
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Washington Post
Montague Legsler
New Yorker
Standard OH Company
Soma
Rockefeller
Ghoate
Carpenters Elect General Officers At Convention
The carpenters and joiners convention elected general officers for two years. William D. Huber and Frank Duffy were reelected president and general secretary treasurer. T. Guerin was named first vice president and R. B. Connally second vice president. Seven new members join the general executive board, with districts guiding each member. The next meeting city is to be chosen from St. Louis Milwaukee Niagara Falls Asheville and Louisville. Albert Walck returned home after his mother’s death, drawing many delegates’ sympathy.
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Carpenters and Joiners
William D. Huber
Frank Duffy
Philadelphia
T. M. Guerin
Troy
BR. HE. L. Connally
Birmingham
Ala
Eugene S. Odell
New York City
J. W. Slayton
Newcastle
Henry Blackmore
St. Louis
Guerin
P. H. McCarthy
San Francisco
United States
Milwaukee
Niagara Trairs
Asheville
Louisville
Albert Walck
Hazleton
Walck
Manila's Noted Chinaman Funeral Honors Palanca Family
The Manila Critic reports the elaborate funeral procession for Don Carlos Palanca and his wife, described as the most pomp and circumstance seen in Manila. The event featured American and Filipino bands, a native orchestra, ornate banners, elaborate mourning attire, and a son acting as chief mourner. Palanca is depicted as a leading Chinese figure in the Philippines, famed for wealth and honors from Spain. A celebrated anecdote recounts Palanca gifting two $20,000 diamond necklaces to Governor General Weyler’s wife, who declined to choose and kept both.
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Don Carlos Palanca
Bis
Manila
Carlos Palanca
Fpalanc
Fan Cheuce
China
Chen Kang
Spain
Isabella the
Palanca
Weyler
Palarca
Escolta
Weapons of the Chinese in Manchu Conquest Arms
The article surveys Chinese weapons used against Manchu conquerors, noting many artifacts show rural origins repurposed as weapons. Collections in Philadelphia and New York reflect material history, with spears and blades tied to staves, tribal pride, and wartime souvenirs from the Manchurian era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hivening Post
China
Ar East
Commercial Museum of
Philadelphia
Chinatown
Middle Kingdom
Manchao officer trophies and temple weapons amid ancient warfare
Fragmentary passage describes Manchao cavalry insignia and weapons kept as trophies, noting temple arms akin to agricultural tools. It mentions an election notice in Atlanta for a seventh ward council seat, due to a resignation, with polling to follow usual city procedures.
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China
Darin
Mvilan
Gen
Atlanta
H. B. Howell
Reneiman rHony
Marshal Sales in Fulton County Georgia 1902 Auction Notice
Sultan County City Marshal announces two property levies for city tax debts arising 1895 1899 and 1901. Parcels include a Ward 4 Irwin Street lot and a Ward 2 Glenn Street lot, both in Atlanta tied to R Thompson and T Corrigan. Sale set for October at city hall after notice.
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Atlanta
Fulithin
Fulton County
Georgia
Irwin
Hiard
Fort
Goutherty
Langston
R. Thompson
R. ‘Thompson
Carrie M. Thompeor
Glenn Street
Bald Street
Boykin
Thos. F. Loxigen
Atlante
Gaid Thos
Neighborhood rental with solid occupancy and high tenant quality
Property inside a half mile circle in a prime north side neighborhood, leased year round for $10,000 annual rent at $1,172 per year. Well improved for renting with minimal losses due to top local tenants. Location deemed highly safe for investment and capable of securing the best tenants.
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Half Mile
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Piedmont
Famouts
Baltimore
Gentleman's Driving Park
Seational League
Washington
Elerce J
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Gra-My-Chree
Hargis
Archig
Francis M
Allyar
King Barleycorn
Mountebank
Della Ostrand
Prince Blazes
Mosbina
Fairbury
Lauy Chorister
Joe Buckley
Lord ‘Fouchwood
Dupont
Ban Sargasso
the Counselor
Aariel Florestan
Arvensis
Mourth
Hub Prather
Ide
Dodie
Emme
Brutal
Alabama
Choate
Carpenters
William
Haber
Sec
Treas
T. W. Guerin
RB. E. L. Connally
Sentree
Georgia Wood Fiber Plaster Company
Atlanta, GA
Woodward Lumber Company
G. Ao Ke
Wash- Newington
York
Abbeville
Cartersville
Jedartown
Kattanooga
Tenn
Dalton
Elberton
Greenwood
Griffin
LaGrange
Macon
Memrlis
Nashville
Opelika
Wighets
Rivilege
Pulkman
Seaboard Air Line Railway
C. B. Ryan
W. E. Christian
G. PL
Fortamouth
Marshal Sales
Sultan’ County
A. F. Liebman
Peachtree Street
Atlanta Phonograph Ca
One Hundred and
Peachtree
Southern Railway
Mountain Branch
D. WS
National Homipor
New York Life
Broadway
Mess-Heari and Kitcher
National Home For
Johnson City
J. H. Freedlander
Fifth Avenue
Moses Harris
M. T. McMahon
Board of Managers
Anheuser-Busch
Peachtree Sr
Hinive
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