World’s Record Pace Sparks Grand Race at Indiana Track
At Indianapolis for a $5,000 match race between Robert J and Jos Patchen, the crowd of 10 000 witnessed a sensational display of speed. Robert J won by a clear margin as the two horses posted an average of 2 0525 for three heats, with final times around 2:03. Patchen finished close behind, and Flying Jib was lined up for a potential title bid the following Saturday. An express wreck near Dillon Junction also reported injuries.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Driving Club
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Robert J
Hartford
State Fair Grounds
Jos Patchen
Walker
Geers
Curry
Geese
Patchen
Robert J Wet
Joe Patchin
Robert I
Sgioothy
Quarry
Feers
Robert
Patchin
King Robert
T.m
Lid Bren
Mr. McDowell
Raton
California Express
Santa Fe
Dillon Junction
California Letter Reports California's Booming Prospects
A Los Angeles letter describes a hot building boom with about 150 new structures monthly since January and notes plans for street railway expansion to Santa Monica and a tourist hotel project at 10th and Main. Oil wells on 2nd Street Park drive refinery talk and potential natural gas, while mining bureaus and geological surveys are urged to boost state wealth. The writer praises California climate and hints at political issues before digressing into local personalities and ads.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tarsonz
Altadena
Pasadena
Santa Monica
10Th and
Main Streets
2Nd St. Park
California
Birch Creek
Beaverhead County
Geological Survey
Montana
Ray
Notice of final proof for land claim at Dillon Montana
Land Office at Missoula Montana September 4 1894. Notice that Samuel M Skelton holder of T U July No 204 will file final proof to establish residence and cultivation of the land in his claim located N E quarter of section 2 township 4 south range 15 west Beaverhead County Montana before R Z Thomas clerk Dillon Montana October 18 1904. Witnesses Niela Nielen Martin Sorenson Jorgen Jorgnsen Samuel Pyernon all of Beaverhead County Montana.
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W. Hi Hunt
Lewis
Clarke County
Kipin
Ghief
Myyigiiing
Hmong ‘Ibd
AiDtibauaol Abitig
Baitop
Wall Knippenberg
Westlake Pigs
Lambert E Eliel
Missoula
Mont
Eettler
RZ. Thoma
Fifth Judicial District
Besverdes
Ventana
Dillon
Montana
Aries
Samuel M. Skelton
T. U
N. BE
Esid Land
Niela Nielen
Martin Sorenson
Jorgen Jorgnsen
Samuel Pyernon
Foz
Beaverhead County
Mentana
Jons M. Evans
Bagister
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Havoc
N. M. White
N. A. Stiles
Montana University
Wall
Helene
F. P. Tower
A. M
D. D
J. O. Templeton
M. 8. Cummins
Helena
Dillon Implement Co
The
Tris
Agus, Vibe
South
Perth
Butte
North
Madame J. Bourret
HAS Jlat
Chicago
W. C. Orr, Jr
Ontario Veterinary
Poindexter & Orr
Ir. A
Douglas, Nhoes
Jon Pottom
W.L. Douglas
W.E. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Muss
Eliel Bros
Viller, Mont
Madison
Virginia City
T. F. Pollard
Hostene
Dillon Implement Company
Crowell & Nuckolls
George J. Staudaber
Dillon National Bank
Bannack Street
T. E. Mills
Hotel Pen Nursery
W. E. Mille
Heep
Fe Ei
Betty
Center Street
J.0. Orem
Ogee
J. P. Winters
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