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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1905

Page

8

Petition in bankruptcy by Capital Savings Bank depositor

John A. Pierre filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the District Supreme Court listing assets of 4265.87 and total liabilities of 3975. The petition includes a creditor list claiming 32209.86 for deposits from Capital Savings Bank, a joint stock company Pierre belonged to. Attorney John Ridout represents Pierre.

Capital Savings Bank John A. Pierre District Supreme Court Pierre John Ridout

New Officers Elected at Mercantile Saving Fund Society Meeting

The Mercantile Saving Fund Society of the District of Columbia held its annual stockholders meeting at 1006 FP Street NW to elect a board of directors and officers for the coming year. Election results list J R Brown H J Crosson J P Cullen W M Ford Charles K Koones J D Leonard and J G Noyes with H J Crosson as president James C Noyes treasurer and J D Leonard secretary. Faust Wins Two Wrestling Bouts at Lyceum Theater.

Mercantile Saving Fund Society Mercantile Saving Fund Society of District of Columbia FP Street J. R. Brown H. J. Crosson J. P. Cullen W. %. Ford Charles K. Koones J. D. Leonard J. G. Noyes James C. Noyes Faust August Faust Lyceum Theater Max Muller Jim Boxwell Boxwell Earnest Carbino Baltimore

Two boxers Tommy Lowe and Kid Murphy set to meet in Baltimore

Washington's Tommy Lowe and Chicago's Kid Murphy agreed to a fifteen round bout at the Kutaw Athletic Club in Baltimore on the night of April 27. Each posted a $50 forfeit to honor the article terms. Mrs Annie E Ward files for divorce from Henry C Ward in District Supreme Court, citing desertion since March 12 1903 with Pittsburg address. Pacific Coast travel specials offered from Chicago by Union Pacific rail line with low fares and Pullman sleeping cars.

Tommy Lowe Washington Kid Murphy Chicago Kutaw Athletic Club Baltimore Sam Solomon Lowe District Supreme Court Annie E. Ward Henry C. Ward Charles F. Carusi Ward Pittsburg Pacific Coast Union Pacific Northwestern R. M. Johnson Chestnut St Philadelphia

Woman Fractures Skull After Fall From Car

Josephine Henderson a 34 year old colored resident of 509 Twelfth Street Northeast fell from a car at Seventh and D Streets Northeast last night and was rendered unconscious. Doctors at Emergency Hospital said her skull was fractured. The Sun is Washington's Favorite Newspaper.

Josephine Henderson Twelfth Street Seventh D Streets Washington

Peter Paul Beaten In Pimlico Feature By Lord Aintree

Baltimore April 20 racing at Pimlico shows improved card with large crowd. Lord Aintree narrowly defeats Peter Paul in a five and one half furlong handicap for three year olds and up, while Little Woods scores his seventh win of the season in the second race. Virginia and Maryland entries dominate two year old stakes as spectators note strong regional participation.

Washington Post Baltimore Pimlico Bradley Peter Paul Lord Aintree Robbie Keane Fritzi Scheff Nine Spot Woodshade de Russy Little Woods James F Weirdsome Waddell li Ambitious Clabaugh Tommy Burns Pater W. L. Maupin Maryland Virginia District of Columbia Pennsylvania Mille O'Brien My Mate Hofman Little City R. Osmer King Albert Harressing Ogress Eight Dollars Temerity Seventh Ward Henderson Yorkshire Lad Hoffman Monadnock W. McDermott Mon Amour Elegant Shimmer Mites Waddell I O’brien Fairbury Rellence Klenck Sideview Barberfoot Rooney Bannet Lady Chiswick Lady Stewart Aurora Borealis Little Rose Samuel R Wainwright Bobbie Kean Ruby Henstead Tenny Dene Hazel Baker Fritzl Scheff Kienck Tootsey Mack Establish Ae Gh Bantam Old Guard Gold Coin Speedway Green Room Gold Demo Lord Badge Neptunus Arabo Head Dance Port Arthur Hockaway Monet Jack Raum Invincible Right True Czamaphine Jerry C Escutcheon Gold Ten Keator Lineal Gallant Irene Lindsey Wotan Ronelini Workman Gilpin Jack Ratlin Poseur Rocklands Lipton Sandown Billy Roche Saldola Sandalwood Galden Green Frank Tyler Bouvier Fint Grand Duchess Flying Schwab Homa Princess Eris Smiling Alice

Upset-filled Day At Oakland And St Louis Races

Track fast at Oakland and St Louis on April 20 with multiple upsets. Gloomy Gus won at 20 to 1 in race one, Clympion took race two at odds of 6 to 1, Abe Meyer led race three at 10 to 1, Anvil won race four at 11 to 5, Royalty captured race five at 7 to 1, and Briarthorpe led race six at 3 to 1. At St Louis Fair Grounds, Joe Wooten won the first four furlongs, Howling Dervish claimed race two at 2 to 1, with Rolla second and Follies Bergeries third.

Nashville Tenn Cumberland Park Tennessee Breeders’ Association W. W. Darden & Co Ivan the Terrible J. Martin Summa Jake Teubel Garnish D. Boland Nannie Hodge Lannon Columbia Girl Braden Blue Flame Rauch Oblyesa Helena C J. Bale Portunate Munro Itra Emnaley Tedellos Bright Star Cocksure Miss Margo Bernie N Kercheval Leigh Pacolet Outwal D. Roland Misa Doyle Cannon Melivaine Wishaord Mizzeemast Darthula Iverxia Water Tower Angelotta Norwonnd Ohio National Halma Helle Mle Besterling McClelan Treubel Tims Layson Carter Lieber Gore St. Idleways Lady Obama Chauncey Olcatt Identity Sheriff Sadie Chauvin Noonan Trifler Ace Juba Violla Lou M Lila Noeslao Oakland San Francisco Cal Gloomy Gus Angelica Jon Kelly Lil- Nan Ayres Paddy Lynch Sun Mari Dupica Elba de Grammont Appolona J. B. Smith Nicks Inirease Storma Autohood Spendeaux Clympion Funnyside Tota Gratiot Bellona Aminte Alta G Sir Christopher Nemar Rubino Cloche D'oir Past Master Water Spout Revolt T. J. Coa Bath Beach Abe Meyer Gress Gutter EI Dinero Mazapan Forest King Sheriff Bell Judge Denton Henry Walte St. Louis Fair Grounds St. Louis Fair Grounds Joe Wooten Rolla Fred Uurig J. A. Collett Jonnie Mitchell Pattonville Harry Scott Pinta Bill Holt Conde Huston Never Seen Ben Norwood Howling Dervish Buccleuth Follies Bergeries Thistle Do Union Park Oental Lady Rivaral My Loules Lila Sacapa Wellesley Temptatios Commoner Duelist Shaitan Scorpolette Blue Blaze Miss Aubrey Operator Banana Dream Caterpillar Clandestine Prince Real Ora Vive Orchestra Centigram Brushton Carl Cataline Honda Leonia Miss Riibe Compass Lady Ray Erbe Morendo Weird Ernest Parham Twemlow Flying Charcoal Moonish Judge Nolan Wexford Harrison Easter Joy Rathwitch Katherine Dorothy Dodd Georgia Carter St Bonnie Helena W Mr. Rose Senator Matts Beana Balvac Martin Brady van Tassel Trace Ballywing Marimbo Walter Douglas J. F. Donahue Salvo Kentucky Lad Bird Slayer Minuie Johnson Soundly Mins Cornett Prestige Allgar Chief Buph James V Claude Walton Miss Marcon Woolsey Winford Hilarity Pink Marsh Benmore Parisienne Baggerly Miss McKenna Charles Dickson Henry of Franstamar Lancashire Lacs Miss Weat Oraviva My Allee Miss Gould Rightful Lord Hermesice the Messenger Lumpadrome Lillle Giant W. B. Gates Chaney Charlie Miller Thora Lee el Ghor Fathos Neilla Russell Gavin C Golden Flower Hershman Altea Lloyd Billy Handsel Charles Elliott Lily Brook Readube Bear Hunter St. Louis—Fair Sadie Martin Sarsaparilla Korea Girl Clovernook Mary Mack Startling Dotara Curtner Chisp2 May Rhyme Nora Pearl Handy Miss Carris Francis Alan Ressell Lady Moncuse Coto Opera Little Red Ametus Fallona Lelia Hunter Belle of Manhattan Love Wolf Sorrelltop Bonebrake Merett Wedgewood Limerick Girl Hadrian Ladas Bendis Pickles Judge Stewart Guy American Tom Mankins St. Sever Bul Finch Mammon Flora Levy Lynch Censor Lustig Bronze Wing Mayor Johnson Dishabilie Floral Wreath Hlastie Pinkerton Carslees Fireball Golden Rule Ea Sheridan Nitrate Mies Carrie Higmie John C. Grouse Caropian Im Joe Captain Burnette Search Me Misa Spokane Tony Girl Lady King Rotrou Siphon Girl Bill Perry Serenity Doric Jack Little Dan Collins Tocolaw Baldwin Allopath Prestolus St. Rica Rimrack Fiorista J. Vv. Kirby Henry Clay Rye Oriana Misa May Bowdish Miracle 1 Sherry Young

Races At Rogerea Track Reported Wagers and Winners

In a crowded program at Rogerea, Amer ica II won the fourth race in 1 47.5, Lady Vasht won the fifth at even money, and Floyd K. captured the sixth at 7 to 1. Silver Sue placed second, with Miss Cosette and Brennenworth among the early top finishers.

Jennia Hughes Uke Byrne Rogerea Borak Mordella W. P. Palmer Tyrolian America II Silver Sue Miss Cosette Severe Agnalo King Billsworth Marlin Lubin the Regent Lady Vasht Brennenworth Frank Lypler Meme Lynch Hubbard Oudon Floyd K Awakening Eleanor Howard Mabel Simms Barca Boderick Chu Bismarck Frank Rice St. Daniel Aggie Lewis Fannette Courant Bannock Bella

Santa Catalina's Fast Mile at Aqueduct and Union Park

Sinister led from the start to win the Peconic Handicap at Aqueduct by a length and a half over Trapper with Belle Strome third. Santa Catalina, a long shot, won the mile handicap in 1 39 2-5. Jockey Louis Smith, previously ruled off, was licensed today.

New York James R. Keene Sinister Aqueduct Trapper Belle Strome Santa Catalina Louis Smith Baird J. Kelly Jeskamine Powers Rickey Commodore Fontaine Carmagrole Dreamland Calabash

Racing Entres Feature Morning Card Across Tracks

A long listing of today’s racing entries across multiple tracks details six to seven races per meet. Each race lists horse names with weights and rivals, including jockeys and gate or performance notes where legible. The card enumerates six races at different venues with varied furlongs and distances, highlighting the day’s lineup and betting options.

Alexandria Streets Obstructions Spark Police Enforcement

Washington Post Bureau report notes merchants protest strict sidewalk obstruction laws in Alexandria. Mayor Paff orders enforcement. several offenders cited, later admonished. Also recounts sewer trench accident injuring a livery horse, a German immigrant widow and son memorialized, Sons of the Revolution visit Mount Vernon, and Holy Thursday services across Catholic and Episcopal churches.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Paff Paif Caton Boothe Corporation Court R. F. Knox Gardner L. Boothe Queen Street Pitt and Royal Streets W. P. Graves Fairfax Street Jefferson Franklin Streets J. H. Robey W. P Queen and Princess Streets H. L. Strider Wickes Street Pitt and Hoyal Streets M. B. Harlow Pitt Street Wilkes and Gibbon Streets P. T. Harrington Columbus Street Babette Haas B. Weil South St. Asaph Street Mount Vernon Washington Hubert Snowden J. T. Sweeney A. D. Brockett H. F. Robertson Capt. K. Kemper Christ Church Carlyle House Masonic Temple

Grand Jury Bound Over in Pullman Gaming Case

In Police Court Judge Scott held tobacco dealer George W. Pullman for grand jury action after a preliminary hearing. The device involves after thirty purchases a key unlocking a cabinet compartment containing money from 10 cents to 50 dollars. Prosecutors and defense argued at length. bond set at 300 dollars. Alleged wife beater William Hatton's arraignment resulted in a 100 dollar fine or 364 hours of labor.

George W. Pullman Scott Pullman Davis United States Given

Bank suit hinges on Towles note signatures

Traders National Bank sues Henry Towles C C Bryan Gilbert Towles and Zenas Robbing for 15000 plus interest alleging forgery. Experts Carvalho and Hay testified signatures genuine with no material alteration notes. Hay and Carvalho to resume testimony next Monday.

Henry ©. Towles Justice Barnam Traders' National Bank Henry O. Towles C. C. Bryan Gilbert B. Towles Zenas C Towles Robbins

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