Pimlico meets draw largest crowd. Benning horses shine
Pimlico drew Baltimore’s largest crowd in years as aging turfmen recalled Ten Broeck and Parole. Benning horses dominated opening day with many winners, and plans for the Pimlico meet feature the Piralico Spring Selling Stake and the Clahaugh Memorial among upcoming races.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Pimlico
Maryland
Wille Shields
Railraada
Congress
Harpers Ten Broeck
Flower of
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Willie
Logan
Rigge
Washington
Pimilco
Betsey
Merry Man
Robert Walden
Fimlico
Bennine
Piralico
Kate
Belle
Jesanmine
Dr. Mack
Prince Brutus
New Or~ Toun
Dr Mack
Rob Walden
Ormonde
Bobbe Kean
Reidmoore
Baltimore Brewers
Virginia
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Enines
Billie Hibbs
Empire Club Seeks Race Dates in New Jersey
White Plains New Jersey April 71 The Empire City Trotting Club led by president James A Butler will appeal Justice Mil s ruling denying mandamus against the racing commission The club argues the commissions license power is absolute and will press its case to the Appellate Division and potentially the Court of Appeals to win dates for racing between Mount Vernoff and Yonkers
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White Plains
N. J
Empire City Trotting Club
James A. Butler
State Racing Commissioners
Mount Vernoff
Yonkers
Justice Mil
Justice Mills Hopidg
Racing Commission
Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Memphis
Tennessee
Chicago
Excelsior Handicap at Jamaica Opens Spring Meet
From sixty one nominations a field of about twenty horses is expected for the Excelsior Handicap at Jamaica. Tim othy Sullivan's Dr Gardner carries top weight 123 pounds after an impressive 126-pound 1 41 effort in a recent handicap. Other contenders include Dandelion 121, Hot Teddy 117, with Oxford Glorifier and Dolly Spanker among likely starters.
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Pimlico
Tour Furlonga
Index
Wat
Coumin Genteve
Benada
Leota Kathrys
Etta
Louise
Lunetia
Baby Rayardo
de Burge
Euripides
Flavigny
Thistle
Delaber
Saylor Blayannes
Ivanhop
Guardian
Promedary
Papinia
Setauket
Bill Carters
Mookste
Sir Tristan
Vipward
Racine
Havana
Jss
Mack
Quadrife
Heldemo
Bello Strome
Cousin Ki
Prince Brutus
Scarfell
Joseph
Tudor
Royston
Dainty Sana
Goldfinder
Lucy Stroum
the Galloper
Ida Reck
Aqueduct
Elvira M
Spohn
Pension
Batteraby
Marston
Topittskt
Irieh Luce
Alderman Tim
Epocha
Cy Kerry
Albla
Stumberl
Seltings
Sunshine
Tom Cogan
Arebo
Duteata
Rapidel
Dick Shaw
Dr Gardner
Orphan Lad
Hot Teddy
Master
Dolly Spanker
Jack MeKeon
Cressina
Ae Orbicular
Sailor Boy
Campaigner Sey
TiHleing
Tim O'Toole
Berkeley A
Killochan
Modesty
Trenton Blue
Clotateresa
Ehma
Jacinta
Retort
Ibralin
Woodcraft
Helen B
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Derry Maid
Art Orillo
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Magrane
Paddy Lynch
Last Faustus
Clichon
Sheena Clay
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Jonnetoun
Ste Russell
King Cote
Nonte Lacita
Nappa
Seta
Delling
Daniel
Cloverland
Hippocrates
We Corrigan
the Captain
Nabonagsar
Harbor Mor Suse
Maran
Raith James
Milshora
Washigton Post
New York
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Jamaica
Sharps
Timothy Sullivan
Dr. Gardner
Excelsior
Kaiser Wants Stud Farm In Lexington Kentucky
Emperor William's personal representative Dr Arnold Frank of Berlin negotiated in Lexington to buy the famous Senorita stud from Capt Harn Brown of Pittsburg for 100 thoroughbreds for German officers. If completed, a breeding farm would be established in Kentucky to raise a heavier class of horses for German use.
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Lexington
Arnold Frank
Berltn
William
Kentucky
Harn Brown
Pittsburg
Senorita Stud
Capt
S. S. Brown
Frank
Longboat Tells How He Broke Marathon Record
Canadian star Tom Longboat describes winning the marathon in Boston amid sleet and traffic, noting he started slow, sprinted late, and avoided walking. He praises rival Fowler and recalls cheering crowds, an orange refreshment, and a Canadian fog offered by a spectator. A Toronto reception follows, with civic honors planned.
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Toronto
Ont
Tom” Longboat
Attendance figures and tangle of baseball politics
Sporting columnist argues attendance figures are unreliable and condemns Ban Johnson for alleged recruitment of Jake Stahl. He notes the national commission should enforce the national agreement and criticizes widespread racing prejudice and its impact on tracks in cities like Memphis and Chicago.
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J. ED Grillo
Natonal Commission
New York
Chicago
T Fa
John S. Taylor
Boston Americans
Jon Cantillon
Nationals
Ban Johnson
Jake Stahl
Taylor
Stahl
Boston
Washington Club
National Commission
Johnson
American League
Prospects for Philadelphia Rowing Clubs in Memorial Day Regatta
Fred Plaintiff, a coach and boat builder, aims to assemble a four from Philadelphia Barge Club for the Harlem Association Memorial Day regatta. Guaker City plans a strong showing with crews from the American Rowing Association, West Philadelphia plans entries including Freas in intermediate singles and Doyle and Kieffer in senior doubles. Clayton and Freeh of the Pennsylvania Barge Club may compete in the senior double, with an intermediate gig crew possibly led by Krance stroke Kuemmerle bow Neugent and Clayton. Swallow and Kirk, national double scull champions, will not row as a crew this season.
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Fred Plainted
Boxer
Analostas Boat Club
Philadelphia Barge Club
Guaker City
American Rowing Association
West Philadelphia
Freas
Doyle
Kieffer
Clayton
Freeh
Pennsylvania Barge Club
Harlems
Theic
Krance
Kuemmerle
Bow
Neugent
Swallow
Kirk
Ryan Accepts Lowe Light Weight Challenge for Two Weeks
Buffalo boxer Willie Ryan accepts Tommy Lowe’s challenge for a 128 pound bout to be staged within two weeks. Lowe, in prime form from Philadelphia engagements, prefers a club venue but will meet Ryan at a private site if no club can be arranged. A meeting between the fighters likely today.
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Buffalo
Willie Ryan
Tommy Lowe
Washington
East
Lowa
Philadelphia
Dick Kain
Ryan
Herford
Baltimore
New York
Lowe
Pleasure Craft On Potomac Enjoy Fine Weather
Pleasing conditions drew many veteran canoeists to the Potomac shore near the Aqueduct Bridge yesterday afternoon. The river stayed lively from morning until sunset with craft paddling miles upstream. Many carried lunches and stayed along the historic banks picking wildflowers. Fishermen reported large catches of white perch and bass among other varieties.
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Potomac
Crews Train Hard for Scholastic Eights Race
Technical High School and Georgetown Prep squads sharpen eight oared shells for the May 18 scholastic race. Technical High School eight coached by C. B. E. Hecox, Prep crew led by Murray Russell, former Georgetown caveman and standout in the Blue and Gray.
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Technical High School
Georgetown Prepa
Buelly
Technical High Rchoel
C. B E. Hecox
Old Columbia Athletic Club
Murray Russell
Georgetown
Russell
Barness
Dowieites in Want in Muskegon Estate Sale
White Lake residents report the Dowie family in need despite Elijah Dowie's vast wealth. An auction of Ben Mac Dhul household goods is planned this week as Jane Dowle heads there with boarders to seek funds. She plans to run a summer resort and may publish writings about Zion City and the Dowie controversy.
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Washington
Zion City
Terror in Chimuehua Fireworks Plant Explodes
An explosion at La Sultana fireworks factory in Chimuehua, Mexico, destroys property valued at 200000 dollars. Two plant workers are killed and the blast shakes the city, sparking panic as residents fear a quake.
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Chimuehua
Mexico
la Sultans
Kill Cited as Mistaken Burglary Incident
Louis Meyers a hide inspector for a packing company shot and killed John Meklaska in Chicago on April 21. Meyers mistook Meklaska for a burglar entering what he believed was his room. the two had been friends sharing adjoining boarding house rooms. Meyers notified police and was arrested.
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Chicago
Louis Meyers
John Meklaska
Burstar
Meyers
Anniversary Poem Opens Washington Saengerbund Musical Evening
The fifty sixth anniversary of the Washington Saengerbund at 114 C street featured Frank Claudy's original poem in Suent style and a high quality soloist lineup. John Hedeker bass, Irene Dieterich soprano, Rosa Halberg contralto, Ernest Leigh tenor and Helen Donahue Deyo soprano delivered refined numbers with multiple encores. Xander conducted with skill as Mrs Beach and Leigh offered added pieces and Mrs Deyo and Halberg performed a refined Hungarian dance remake.
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Washington Saengerbund
C Street
Frank Claudy
Saeagerbund
John P. Hedeker
Ethel Tozier
Irene Dieterich
Rosalie Halberg
Ernest E. Leigh
Helen Donahue-Deyo
Frank Rebstock
Rossini
Mrs. Deyo
Miss Halberg
Brehni
Mme
P. Viardot
Rodney
Mendelssohn
Hanschel
Schubert
Widmung
Edward St Quentin
Mrs. Beach
Mr. Leigh
Vevin
Xander
Spring Arrives as Weather Buoyed by Sunshine
Weather Bureau reports yesterday’s sunshine supports spring’s arrival in Washington. After a cold spell earlier in April, temperatures show a seasonal shift with records noting the first twenty days of April were unusually cool. Potomac boats and perch catches signal spring’s return. forecast calls for fair, warmer today and cloudy tomorrow with southwest winds.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
Washington
Potomac
Factions Fight in Church in Portsmouth Ohio
In Portsmouth Ohio on a day in 201A factions opposed to pastor Rev Freeman I chase tried to depose him and use a different preacher. A riot occurred at Tree Will Baptist Church with blows and fainting women as officers and police stood by until new ministers and elders withdrew.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Freeman I Chase
Tree ‘Will
Chase
Starves Himself to Death in Chicago Case
Special to The Washington Post Chicago April 2 Henry C Perkins body found Saturday in his bedroom at 348 State street reveals he starved himself after learning an eleven year old boy he raised as his son may be fathered by another man Mrs Parking a Dowtie told police the couple had been happy until five years ago when she told Perkins the boy’s true father From then his demeanor changed and he repeatedly refused food for weeks until he died
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Washington Post
Chicago
Henry C. Perkins
State Street
Perkins
Sunday liquor selling charged in Jenkins Galloway raid
Jenkins Galloway colored sixty years old of 729 Ball's alley northwest was arrested in his home yesterday afternoon by Sergt Lord and Patrolman Livingston of the Second precinct charged with selling liquor on Sunday. Police marked money and reports say whisky was sold to buyers at his residence. Four full quarts of whisky were found in the house. Henry Sutton, 612 F street northwest, was burned as he tried to extinguish a gasoline stove blaze in a second story room yesterday afternoon. He received burns on hands and arms and was treated by a local physician. Firemen put out the fire with chemicals. about $2 damage. Loss was insured.
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Jenkins Galloway
Ball's Alley
Lord
Livingston
Galloway
F Street
Henry Sutton
Washington
Advertising Hints and Suggestions From The Old City Press
Advertising is a broad term covering all methods to gain business. Merchants often waste money chasing the goal of simply “getting the name before the people.” Truth is buyers need reasons to choose goods, presented clearly in the right places. Handbills and street notices pale next to well-aimed explanations in appropriate media.
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Draca
Poisonous Stransky Enameled Ware Ad Sparks Debate
A reader notes that the Stransky Enameled Ware ad should emphasize poison warnings rather than imitations. The misspelling and display choices create a strong impression, but advertisers must balance shock with professionalism to avoid alienating customers.
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Stransky
Harrodsbars Busy Spot Seeks Shelf Space
A fragment discusses Isenberg Bros. expanding liberal space to list eight items. It comments that Blue Front Store policy is good advertising but can’t stay busy selling only axioms parables and proverbs.
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Harrodsbars
Isenberg Bros
Iistrong
Pollcy
Blue Front
John Walters Advertisements and the Cigar Trade
Aimed at John Walters, the piece critiques shop ads for clarity and honesty. It argues that clear statements of what is sold and its price attract customers, while sensational images mislead and cost money for the manufacturer. Emphasizes plain horse sense over clever phrasing.
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John Walters
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