England's Trotting Trials Highlight Poor Showing and High Prices
A British trotting meeting at Alexandra Palace reveals a weak crowd, steep admission fees, and a flawed mixed class format. The writer argues American-style heats may boost interest, notes poor English horses, and criticizes the sport’s early development and public appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losper
England
Alexandra Palace
Palace
Crystal Palace
London
Ita
Pittsburg Towers
United States
Scotland
Alexandra Park
Pennsylvania
Pace Boy
Reform
Midge
Keform
Little Pony
Blanche
Allegheny
Elumeny
F. Cathcars
America
Sculling and pugilists shape in Britain and America
The writer discusses expected American turnout for winter events, potential Johnson versus Grant matchups, and a possible Gaudaur Hanlan race with England’s strong interest. Pugilists vie for titles as English promoters seek matches amid scarce talent and high purses, with Dempsey, Burke and McAuliffe referenced in looming cross‑Atlantic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blace
Nation Baseball League
Great Britain
Preston
Birmingham
Stoke
Pittsburg
CN. L
Derby
Prestonians
Reidenbach
Reidenbech
Hart
Betts
Leys
Johnson
England
Grant
Jake Gaudaur
Edward Hanlan
New York
Hanlan
Poe
Gandaar
Gandaur
United States
Women Whistlers Rise to Fame and Fortune in New Society
A New York social craze promotes women who whistle as entertainers and earners. Notable figures include Sallie Hargons, Mrs. Shaw, Ella Chamberlain, Elisabeth Hodgson, Eugenie Richter, and Miss Mary F. Seymour, with cross Atlantic reception and local prestige in New England and Canada. The piece traces training, virtuosity, and evolving public taste for female wind artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittey
Four Hundred
New York
Sallie Hargons
Mrs. Shaw
Ella Chamberlain
Moses
Cambridge
St. Petersburg
Mierg Tp Ayre
Russias
Mabel Stevenson
Whistler
United States
Prince
Princess of Wales
Miss Chamberlain
New England
Canada
West
Elisabeth Seymour Hodgson
Roanoke
Mary F. Seymour
Miss Hodgson
Drs
Eugenie Richter
Major Bundy
New York City
France
Germany
Woodside
N.J
Miss Richter
Miss Horton
Tarxitz Dalton
Of Interest to Mothers: Mrs Beam’s Diarrhea Remedy Endorsed
Mothers learn of Annie M. Beam of McKeesport Pa praising Chamberlain's Cutie Sholee and Diarrhea Remedy for treating diarrhea in her children after returning from Johnstown flood. She cites several successful cases and recommends the 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by multiple local merchants including B G Stucky and others across Pittsburgh areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Beam
McKeesport
Johnstown
Ieee
Chamberlain
Mr. Chapman
B. G. Stucky
Penn Ave
Wylie
Falton St
Mar Fifth Ave
Carl St
John G. Smith
Mare
A St
Third Popular Excursion to Lake Chautauqua and Beyond
Via Allegheny Valley Railroad offers excursions on Tuesday August 12 to Lake Chautauqua and return for 5 dollars, Niagara Falls and return 7, Toronto Canada and return 8, Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay and return 12. Tickets valid 15 days for return. Train departs Union Station at 8 30 A M. with Hastlake roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Chautauqua
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canade
Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Union Station
Hastlake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheffield
Richmond
Hanlan and Gaudaur
Pugilists
McAuliffe
Slavin
Gus Lambert
Finch
Gus
Peter Jackson
Lambert
Arthur Upham
Billy McCarthy
Jack Burke
Jack Dempsey
Burke
Dempsey
Wall Burke
Wall
Pelican Club
Jack McAuliffe
Jemee
Pelicans
Carney
McAul
Perigle
Miss Elizabeth Seymour Hodgson
Mia Laura McMant
Laura
Halford
Indianapolis
Harrison
Bonnie
Bessie
Dundee
Shaw
Herre
Laura McManus
Major Pond
Sritack Aguetidl
Bos
Mora
Coon Nse
Mins Laure
Allegheny City, PA
George Connor
Keenan
Busines
J. W. Coffee
the Dude Seeleon
Signor Gilletti
de Tinsesas
MONS
Brassini
Theater E
R. M. Gulick & CO
Charles M’carthy
Spitacular
North River
N. Y
MR. Chas. McCarthy
Grand Company
WM. Cronin
Byery Member & Peature
Chas. Gardiner
Fatherland
WM. LE Roy
Little Society
Major Littlefinger
Legheny
Harry Williams’ Academy
Melvilles
Sheffer & Vanderslie Co
Blakely
Opera House
Mr. ED. Wilt
Lomeo
Emimient
MR. Geo. Edgar
Gps Ens Orchestra
Allegheny Valley Hallroad
Virginia
Miles Standish
Nablett
Lunenburg County
Yette County Agricultural Association
Uniontown
Harris’ Theater
James H. Wallice
Raider
Charger
Egypt
Bam Houston
Francis Field
Fabio Romani
NEW Clipper Theater
Seventh Ave
New Grant St
Jas. M. Peet
Lesser
M’'Caffrey
Mammoth
Wood Street
W. M. Laird
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