Nelson the Eastern Stallion Triumphs at Buffalo Meet
ISPECUL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH Bufral Aug 7 Nelson called to start early as a strong 2:22 class stake favorite he ripped two heats in 2:15 placing himself among top sires. Aubine struggled against JR Shields Others finished under darkness including Graylight and Jack in a fast mile race. The Grove battleground looms for tomorrow with Nelson’s class dominance noted.
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Ispecul
Bufral
Augus
Sion
Nelson
Scallion
Neilson
Boston
Mystic Park
Aubine
JR. Sheild
John Turner
Buison
McCarthy
Rajah
California
Abion
Roy Wilkes
Gossip, Jr
Gossip
Jewett
Jack
Starlight
Kentucky Prince
Grayheht
Graylich
Racing on an Improved Saratoga Track Delivers Close Finishes
At Saratoga on August 7 the improved track yielded competitive racing. Winners included Miss Rhodie in the five-furlong opener, Vivid in the mile, and Vermont in the three-mile event with keen finishes. Probable starters for tomorrow feature a full slate across seven races with noted contenders like Saint Luke, Prodigal Son, Harbor Lights, and Erebus among entries.
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Saratoga
Sterters
Pall Mall
Emily
Mana
Miss Rhodie
Major Tom
Millerton
Elanstone
Elmstone
Kaubly
Hot Scotch
Benedict
Sable
Little Fred
Id Lyon
Vivid
Lynn
Seotes
Fam Dalection
Iddlebesd
Vceeoes Amelie Kives
Lid Oberry
Vermont
Bemeenecond
Objection
Mamie Hunt
Luke
Etrah
Hime Hock
Ion
Gseen
Dent Kmow
Diasie i
Oregon
Carrell
Princess Howling
Gymmast
Td Hubbs
Castaway i
Haremfight
Gattaeen
Everett
Ibourne
Lakeview
Erebus
Clamor
Madison Square Garden demolition under way in New York
Report of Madison Square Garden razing ordered by the Madison Square Committee with 100 workers to begin at 1 pm. Plans for a new building include a hotel theater on Madison Avenue at Twenty-sixth and a concert hall at Twenty-seventh Street, plus an observation tower. Also notes a baseball game between Barnesville and Allegheny Athletics with Caldwell starting late and various scoring details.
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Pectal
THE
Dispatch
New York
Madison Square Garden
Gentlemen of Sporting Society
Madison Square En Com
Mesars
Hitchcock
Oetricus
Hollister
Broad Street
Ae Committee
Hitchcocking
Old Son Care Garden
T Theater
Madison Avenue
Twenty-seventh Street
Twenty-sixth Street
Barnesville
Ohio
Allegheny Athletics
Caldwell
Athletics
Harnee
Illes
Athletica
Caldwel Wise
Carroll
Howe
Neal
Wilson
Stinck
Muler
Harnesyvilles
Bours
Enes
Brighton Beach Races Report with Mixed Results
A New York racing summary from Brighton Beach lists multiple races with winners and placements. Notable results include Mies Annie winning the first race, Med Leaf taking the third, and six and a half furlongs won by Sam dis with finishers listed.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Mies Annie
Mischief
Benefit
Jerioupe
Jied
Monnoath Park
Telle Doe
Prose
Housatonic
Charley Lrenx
Ito H Levant Vie Im
Minelia ST
Sever Furton
Eee
Epoeeas
Koliani
Bradford Sallebu
Ofiaice
Connemara
Falcon
Taverwick
Grenier
Rensiler
Fred
Elec
Brother Banth
Niagara
Larchinout
Blush
Payanne
Scotts Beat Scottdales and Aim for All Comers
East End Athletics defeated the Etno Stars 17 to 12 yesterday. Keystones beat Latrobes 11 to 2. The Scotts seek frequent games and plan to face Jim Morris's group when they visit.
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Senators
Scotts
Scottdales
Sawders
Miller
Tue
East End Athletics
Etno Stars
Trt
Keystones
Latrobes
Jim Morris
Unfortunate Pennsylvanian Aids Metropolia Mystery
An older well-dressed man in New York, claiming to be George Pohl of Acme Lubricating Oil Co. Franklin PA, is found incoherent on Twentieth Street near Third Avenue. He cites a stroke, shows a £100 letter of credit, a steamship ticket, and cannot name a hotel. Standard Oil contact arranged care.
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New York
Cullen
Twentieth Street
Third Avenue
Clinchy
East Twenty-second Street
George Pohl
Acme Lubricating Oil Company
Franklin, Pa
Yorkville
Pohl
Mr. Freeman
Standard Oil Company
Maybrick Verdict Sparks British Outcry In Liverpool
Liverpool reports reveal Mrs Florence Maybrick found guilty of murdering her husband amid a swift, controversial verdict. Judge Stephens cites motive and infidelity. mobs confront the judge as medical steps push to stay execution. Florence Maybrick, American and widow linked to Holbrook estate, married James Maybrick in 1881 in Norfolk and Baltimore.
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Stephens
Brierly
London
the Times
Home Office
Florence Maybrick
Darius B. Holbrook
Mobile
Baroness von Roques
Viscount du Burry
Charleston
D. C
Sec
United States
Feace
Darius Holbrook
New York City
Holbrook
Cairo
Illinois
Southwest
Florence
Maybrick
Trieste
Rosenthal
Baron von Roques
New York
Europe
James Maybrick
Norfolk
Baltimore
British Prince Hosts Emperor William at Royal Dinner
At Lowport dinner the Prince of Wales toasted Emperor William praising the German army and British fleet as peace’s safeguard. Emperor William lauded the British fleet and vowed Europe would see peace if both nations keep strong navies. He returns to Osborne for a farewell banquet as the royal family gathers.
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Lowpor
Prince of Wales
William
Prince Henry
Royal Yacht Squadron
Germany
England
Europe
Ince Henry
Osborne
Osborne House
Hohenzollers
A Blue Lobster Captured Off Marshfield Shore
Henry P. Taylor found a blue lobster in his trap near Marshfield New Jersey. The crustacean displays an ultramarine blue along the back fading to lighter cream at the sides and joints, a striking and rare color for a lobster.
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Marshfield
N. J
Henry P. Taylor
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Report Fragment
Incomplete OCR notes list steamship arrivals to New York including ships such as The Queen and Phoenician. Entries mention London and various foreign ports with uncertain spellings and dates, reflecting a partial shipping column from an Ocean Steamship Arrivals page.
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New York
the Queen
Witkommen
London
Teasing the Tiger A Long Branch Gambler Tale
Long Branch officials say they have not been told of open gambling at the Pennsylvania Club run by Marks and Jolly. Baron de Pardonnet, an attaché of the French legation, claimed losses around 3000 dollars and sought redress, but no official action or compromise was reported at the town meeting.
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Long Branch
de Pardonnet
Brrancah
N. J
Baron de Pardonnet
Legation
Pennsylvania Club
Marks & Jolly
Phil Daly
West End
Settlement Talks Loom in Baron and Gambler Scandal
The Baron's lawyers and the gambler's lawyers are near a quiet settlement to return most or all of the Baron's losses. The Baron's chagrin at being plucked is public, while Mr. Marks denies involvement, as acknowledging a refund could imply the game was unfair.
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Gamblera
Marks
Hog Cholera and Swine Plague Report Sealed by Commission
A 1888 report to Secretary Rusk by a special agriculture commission concludes two major swine diseases, hog cholera and swine plague, are widespread. It notes no current treatment exists, except potential extermination methods under test in Nebraska, while warning against experiments that could spread disease.
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Washington
Coleman
Rusk
Nebraska
Cane
Woman in White Lace Gown Attracts Attention At Casino
A short statured blond woman entered a proscenium box with a dark complexioned man during The Brigands at the Casino. Within minutes opera glasses scanned her flowing white lace gown with yellow satin stripes and lace veil, before she left after the second act with her escort. She appeared about 25 years old.
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New York
River Telegrams Special Weather Updates
MorGast Towsh River rises 4 feet and stationary with clear weather and a thermometer at 80. Brownsville river at 4 feet 10 inches and falling with clear skies and 72 degrees at 7 PM. WarRes River 10 of one foot and stationary with cool, clear weather.
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MorGast
Brownsville
Warres
Ancient Egyptian Gold Necklace Described in St. Nicholas
An August St. Nicholas piece details an ancient Egyptian gold necklace about 13 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. The flexible chain resembles woven fabric, with lotus flower clasp, found in royal tombs along the Nile dating to Moses era, possibly worn by a king’s daughter.
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St. Nicholas
Moses
Pelican Theft and Rival Birds Over Lagoon Food
In a mangrove lagoon a group of pelicans forage as seaweed piles are overhauled. A gull steals prey from Papa Pelican, then a fish hawk dives in, forcing the gull to drop the meal before snatching it and flying to a rock.
Arkansas State Register Debuts in Litre Rock
The Arkansas State Register appears as a Republican daily in Litre Rock led by M. A. Hull of Iowa, brother of the state lieutenant governor. It will carry Associated Press dispatches and aim to guide the Arkansas Republican Party.
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Litre Rock
Arkansas State Register
Creed
M. A. Hull
Iowa
Hull
Associated Press
Arkansas
Sheriff Matson’s Cronin Murder Probe Moves to Kansas City
In Kansas City Sheriff Matson arrives for urgent official business tied to the Cronin murder case. He spent the day in Jefferson City obtaining a governor’s requisition, and a reporter pressed for details while the sheriff offered only a cryptic remark about ChicagoProceedings.
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Sheriff Matson
Kansas City
Crocin
Matson
City
Jefferson City
Chicago
Cronin
Sullivan's New Orleans Trip Before the Court Actions
August 7 dispatch from New Orleans reports Sullivan traveling with Clune Renaud and Duffy. He plans to switch rail lines at a crossing near town then head to Charlie Bosal's Club House at English Lookout. Friends seek to avoid crowds and hero worship while his movements depend on later games outcomes.
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New Orleans
Sullivan
Purves
Clone
Renaud
Duffy
Sallivan
Queen and Crescent
Louisville
Nashville
Charlie Bosal
English Lookout
Clune
Vist Hom van
Poisoned Lobsters Reported In City
Reports from Boston describe illnesses after eating lobsters sold on Friday. East Cambridge saw 13 people in 11 families seek medical help, Roxbury also reported a sick child, all linked to crustaceans from the same batch.
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Boston
East Cambridge
Roxbury
National Electric Light Association Calls for State Action
In Niagara Fallys August 7 a resolution passed urging the Governor and Legislature to adopt the Angesaarti Eager contrivance. The report also mentions a balloon ascent near Manchester by Prof Higgins and Lennox, a parachute descent, and a fatal crash that killed a spectator. Georgia reportedly has a sufficient local supply for its own needs for the first time since 1859.
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Niagara Fallys
National Electric Light Association
Shah
Manchester
Prof
Higgins
Lennox
Ina
Iesas Ta Eannox
Georgia
Griffin Service for E B Grivers in Canton
In Canton Ohio on Monday evening December 6 Rev E B Grivers aged 4 years. Funeral from First M E Church on Tuesday at 10 30.
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Griffin
Canton
bin Resid
East Ninth Street
E. B. Grivers
M. E. Church
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