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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1904

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35

Trek Wins Steeplechase at Saratoga Crashes Numeral in Stretch

At Saratoga on August 4 Trek won the steeplechase by seven lengths over Seagull Burnt Hill, with Dromedary third, as Numeral fell over the stretch hurdle while the odds favored 10 to 1. Beldame captured the Alabama Stake, a mile and a furlong, in 1:53 4 6, defeating Dimple by four lengths with Ishlana third amid a fast field of eight. Stalwart led or won the opening sprint, and Burnt Fill took the fifth event as Zeala faltered.

Numeral Trek Seagull Burnt Hill Saratoga Newton Bennington Beldame Alabama E R. Thomas Dimple Ishlana Zeala Mailyrant Stalwart Red Sevn Dick Bernard J Martin Scarfell Munderiy Tima Feenam Maxim Morwood Aso Dayton Urmery Territle Terry Helder Velteh Lee Iceland Alwin Ike Fane Lee O'Neil Worthy Melfern Snerling Sralan Zea Olver Cromwell Bank Rt Sryket Louisberry Nelle Fis Sheen

Red Leaf wins nose in two year old handicap at Saint Tous

Race results show Red Leaf and jockey Franco narrowly beating Favorite in a six furlong two year old handicap. Other races include Howling Dervish taking a six furlongs dash and Carley's Dream winning one mile and seventy yards. Multiple runners and odds listed for each event with Frano, Davis and Wilson among riders.

Franco St Tous Ang Red Leaf Ross Site Wavorites Q@ Smith Austin W. Davis Riley Senator Sullivan Tser Roos Quik Ball Flaunt Lady Felix Idris King Rose Miss Manwel Jake Weber France Vancurasuy Lucky Charm Carvay Peme Opinion Outa Dameron Milton Young Tha Cook la Princess Heems Carley Young Birdwood Anderson Cantril Mae Miller Darwan Wiss Eun Campasa Feronla Admetusaleetan Aggia Lewis H Anders Orient D. Austin Met Tome Lady Ray Bllestul Met- Tanalla Sur Lady Vashkei J. P. Mayberry Prodigal Sur Lady Charles Fan- Loriana Ora Z Cardona Codex Blarney Girl Tlyve Nepenthe S* Monocrum Fay Templeton Berry Hughes King's Charm Dolinda

Harlem stakes upset nets Smulski in tight nose win

Chicago August 4 Harlem's Youngster Stakes produced a nose margin for John Smulski at long odds over The Mist with Loretta M third and Kurtzmann the favorite finishing fourth. Jockey Henry, reinstated yesterday, rode the winner as the $3,450 purse went to Smulski amid warm cloudy track conditions.

John Smulski

Poor Day for the Favorites at Hudson River Park meet

In Hudson River Driving Park racing on August 4 Ponehkeepsie, N Y, favorites struggled. Hetty G won the 265 pace, while Texas broke early in the 225 trot. Delilah faded to third in the 2 17 pace after an opener win. Daniel timed 2 03 1 4 but failed to beat the track mark. Winners included Alexander Campbell by Baron Star in straight heats. Baron Oakland placed fourth overall with Texas distanced. Numerous starters noted with mixed heats and purses reported for 225 and 195 classes.

Ponehkeepsie Hudson River Driving Park Hetty G Texas Delilah Daniel Alexander Campbell Baron Star Delma Gregor Baron Oakland Brownie Baron Boy Hallilo D Robert's Albert Nathan Strauss Prank Yocum

King B Wins Fort Erie Fifth in Heavy Track

Buffalo N Y Aug 4 King B backed from 3 to 1 to 15 to 1 in the betting won the fifth race at Fort Erie in a driving finish from Eclectic. Depends was disqualified for fouling Reward in the second race. Track heavy. FIRST RACE Seven furlongs tole 3 to 1 Irene Me 2 10 1 second Pea Ridge 6 to 1 third Time 130. SECOND RACE Five and a half furlongs Depends 6 to 1 finished first but was disqualified Reward to 6 won Scapltano even second Kile tles 80 to 1 third Time 3 10. THIRD RACE One mile and seventy yards Zare hea 3 to 1 won Wigosmile 7 to 6 second Harbor 6 to 1 third Time 148%. FOURTH RACE Five furlongs Blue Grouse 7 to 2 won FPancreatis 20 to 1 second Oddelette 4 to 1 third Time 1 024. FIFTH RACE Saven furlongs King B 15 to 1 won Exledle 15 to 1 second Gutfeld 8 to 1 third Time 2 30%. SIXTH RACE One and one-quarter miles Lou Woods 7 to 6 won Snare 2 to 1 second Justice Star third Time 2 10%.

Buffalo N. X King B Fort Erie Eclectic Tole Irene Me Pea Ridge Scapltano Kiletles Ialle Zarehea Wigosmile Harborer Blue Grouse Fpancreatis Oddelette Saven Exledle Gutfeld Lou Woods Snare Justice Star

Fast Time at Titunville at McKinney Driving Park

Titusville Pa August 4 third day's programme drew record attendance at J C McKinney Driving Park. Fast track times with Hamilton 2 30 1 4 in 2 12 pace, best mile this circuit year. B12 pacing purse 460 Danota Dan won by fifth heat sweep. Hamilton top heats 2 10 0 5, Allie Mack third. 24 trotting purse 500 Aducater King won fifth and seventh heats. Morning Star second. 2284 Maudy first heat. Grace B Capolna Allert started. 220 pace purse 3400 Little Buck won straight heats. Best time 2 15 0.

Titusville J. C. McKinney Hamilton Danota Dan Allie Mack Sweet Mario Cardington Girl Aducater King Morning Star Georgia Webb Maudy Grace B Capolna Allert Little Buck

World Record with Reel Entered for St Louis Contest

Spencer Te will enter the international contest in St Louis after setting a world reel record at the North Carolina firemen’s tournament. In the 450 yard hand reel Spencer won first prize in 25 seconds, beating Charlotte Pioneer and Montroe, with Spencer also breaking the 200 yard grab reel record in 19 seconds for first place.

Spencer St. Louis Salisbury North Carolna Greensboro Charlotte Pioneer Montroe Prise Durham Eagle Team Salem Pioneer Charlotte

Blue Ribbon Awards Close Albemarle Horse Show in Keen Finals

The fourth Albemarle Horse Show ended with Firelight winning the ladies hunters blue ribbon over Blazeway as spills occurred. Riders from Charlottesville and surrounding counties faced falls while C. West led park tandems. Notable winners included Garnet Ripple for hunt events and Cracker Jack for the hunters cup. The Ball followed at Monticello Guard Armory with social sections from Richmond and Keswick.

Washington Charlottesville Albemarle Horse Show Association Christopher Columbus A. R B. Steele Atlanta P. E. Thyson & Bro. Warrenton Columbus Louisville Lexington Kentucky A. B. Steele Fire Nght Blazeway Torchlight Searchlight Gay Cap James K. Maddux Patt Allen Potts Bigir Johnson Park C. C. West Baltimore Lord Stafford Dave Harum Hiawatha George Cole Scott Richmond Misa Louise Seldon Wee Travers Daniels Culpeper Wilbur Osborne Gordonsville Charles W. Smith Warrenton Courtland Smith Sportsman Mr. Jerricks Nancy Lee Lady Lightfoot Tulfarris Albemarle Chevy Chase Cameron Hun Lucy Southerland Garnett, Ripple Tiptop Monticello ANCE George Mason Helen Cooke J. Stuart Hanckel Humphreys New York Keswick Virginia Chiet W .N. Wilmer-Firet Helen of Troy Mayor J. Samuel Mocuz Hackney Firet Nightingale J. B. Andrews Diamont George S. Lindenkohl Arlequin T. J. Wills Wirst Tatnall Marsh ‘Walker Millington Wiret Alaric George S&s Lindenkohl Keewick Lucille George J. R. Wingfield Lady Chiswick W. B. Colthwist Brenda R. H. Fife Prince Henry John F. Payne Jane Sambo W. A. Lankford Merriday A. D. Payne Anita Stock Farm Charlotte Albemarle Chiet B. J. Ward Dan Snowden Wood Marsh Walker Milington Baddla Robin Adair Blair Johnson Lady Olga Ricketts Grange Brillant Camde Hil Blaseaway Baater Winston Julian Morris Campbells Garnet Ripple Mia Alexandria Gordoneville Charity Charles R. Hooft, Jr Tulfer Ria R. E. Cree Crozet Flrat Fort Stafford Russell Smith Eugene Block Charles R. Hooff, Jr Jerricks Clarence Moore Chevy Chase Club Maryland Cameron Run Hunt Club

Norfolk Favorites Win at State Fair Races

Special from Norfolk reports two favorites triumph in trotting and pacing events at the State Fair. Hudgecraft dominates the 2 29 trot’s field while Lady Ruth wins. Blue Victor edges Jim Lightfoot by a nose in running races as 20,000 spectators cheer. An accident at the meal hour sees high jumper Gray Rock badly injure rider Robert Taylor after a fence jump.

Norfolk Hudgecraft Lady Ruth Jim Lightfoot Blue Victor India Robert Taylor Gray Rock B. G S Boewell Wo Lad Alby H. €. Cooper Prince Hal J. H McCall Prince of Norfolk Bh. G H. G. Lambert Yom Hoy Br. G G. R. Richmond Newey C W Markle Pal W. W. Smook Jack Horner MH. J. Jamison Puréea H E Mears Big Ann Smyth Bros Fearoleon Wilton Stock Farm Bae Blakeford B. m W. BH. Turner Thomas Colina Bog CW. Ry Seely Rt. L. Barnett A. G. Spratley Pride of Hampton N. Marchant HE. C. Leach BE. Snyder H. J. Jamison

Great Pacer Prince Alert Fails Two Minute Pace at Buffalo

At Kenilworth Park Buffalo crowds watch Prince Alert in an exhibition against time for 2:00. Pacers show 2:01 1/4 for mile as Ecstatic wins the 2:13 pace and John Me. captures the 2:16 trot. Empire State Purse of 5000 tops the program with Gallagher taking two of three heats.

Buffalo Kenilworth Park Prince Alert Jack Curry Doctor M John Mc Gallagher Oratoria Tony Doctor H E. G Smith Katie H B. m Hormberger Speer Dr. Madara Hudaoa Kling Direct Geers Baron Rogers McCleary Pinchem Wilkes

Boat Races Postponed by Absent Corinthian Club

Corinthian Boat Club postponed August 14 races to early September due to many boats being at sea. Vesper led by Don E Clarke sails tomorrow for a ten day cruise. John P Walker and friend depart for a cruise. Fiji to cruise about thirty days. Naomi with Duncan Davenport and Guy Glass to sail August 15 for a thirty day trip. Spartan and other crews travel plans noted with illness and detours. Conscience Fund receives a $1.50 envelope from a citizen labeled I owe this money to the government.

Corinthian Club Corinthian Boat Club Don E Clarke G. Harry Lang Thomas Burke John P. Walker Fiji Columbia Duncan Davenport Naomi Guy Glass A. M. Snyder H. K. van Alstyne Harpers Ferry Chesapeake Canal Cotoniar Beach Henry Ockershausen Fred Scott T. H. van Valter Washington St. Louis Hudson Erie Canal Lakes Chicago Drainage Canal Mississippi New York Coney Island Atlantic City

Catholics Seek Uniform Laws as Aid to Schools and Marriages

The American Federation of Catholic Societies met in Detroit for its fourth annual convention. Resolutions endorse Pope Pius XI, urge limits on divorce, favor Catholic Indian schools, and call for no public money for sectarian teaching. They advocate segregating religious instruction in Catholic schools and greater Catholic influence in libraries. Louisiana delegates win next annual meeting in New Orleans.

Detroit Mich American Federation of Catholic Societies T. B. Minahan New York I. B. Quelkers Newark N. J Edward Feeney Brooklyn George W. Steiger France Philippines Louisiana New Orleans Milwaukee San Francisco Buffalo

Oldest Inhabitants Officers and Historical Papers

At the monthly meeting of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants officers were elected by acclamation and papers read on Rudolph Ball and the death at Harpers Ferry. An engraving of the first American flag was shown. The Engineer Band from Washington Barracks performs at Smithsonian Grounds at 7:30 PM with marches, overtures, a ballad, and a patriotic suite.

Association of Oldest Inhabitants J. T. Keefer Rudolph Ball Mary Ball Washington Ball Harpers Ferry Daniel Genau J. D. Cathell Jonathan D. Cathell Wiliam W. Birth Walter C. Johnson Henry M. Dillinger Fred L. Moore Rudolph Eichhorn W. Walt Kirby Albert Croupe B. W. Reiss Tenth Street Joseph T. Howard M. D Ninth Street Rudolph Michhorn Third Street Washington Barracks Smithsonian Grounds Thomas Jefferson Barytone Corporal Mills Rin Dodo Old Kentucky Santelmann Rolitagon

Attendant Killed by Train Near Anacostia

James W. Pumphrey thirty six, of 20 Jackson street Anacostia, an attendant at St Elizabeth's Asylum, was found crushed on the Baltimore and Ohio Road tracks between Howard and Sumner avenues. Investigators deem the death an accident after he was seen intoxicated earlier that afternoon and later found on the tracks. He leaves a widow and four children.

James W. Pumphrey Tirty Jackson Street Anacostia St. Elizabeth’s Asylum Baltimore and Ohio Road Howard and Sumner Avenues Welson Green Pumphrey Glazebrook

Sunday School Picnic at Holy Trinity in Georgetown

Holy Trinity Sundayschool held its second annual excursion to Marshall Hall with about 2000 attendees. Funds expected from the event will go toward a new hall and school. Prizes were awarded in games and athletics, including wins for Trinity Church and St. Martin's, and numerous races and activities for boys and girls. A baby show winner was Heroh Collins, aged two months, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson won silver umbrellas for dancing.

Holy Trinity Marshall Hall Holy ‘Trinity Catholic Church Thirty-sixth O Streets Georgetown Marshall Wall Washington River Resort Washington Boys’ Club Ghamrocks Trinity Church St. Martin's Trinity William Stohlman Ambrose Molden Frank Gross G. Finley Altar Choir Boys Clarence Hill John Simmons Ambrose Molen Alice Benton Margaret Martin Genevieve Gaskins Effie Cross Florence Alexander Heroh Collins Edward Johnson

Jealous Rival Assault Leads to Police Court Guilty Verdict

Mamie Wheeler, accused of assault and battery on Delia Craighead, entered the latter’s home at Second and L streets northwest, smashed crockery, and struck with a fork. Police captured Wheeler as she fled. judge Kimball fined her 200 dollars or a year in jail.

Delia Craighead Mamis Wheeler Second Craighead Mamie Wheeler Coombs L Street Wheeler Kimball

Adventist Meeting Explains Takoma Park Institutions

Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventists plan a Sunday gathering on Sanitarium grounds beside the Sligo to educate the public about their institutions. Prominent speakers will address educational aims, health and Christian living, with forenoon and afternoon sessions featuring topics on school, health, and freedom.

Takoma Park Sanitarium Sligo Tacoma Park Jo & Washburn Bland W. C. White G. A. Hare Washington Sanitarium Association G B. Thompson E. G A. Colcord

Printers' Trip to St Louis For International Convention

The ex Delegates Association of the Columbia Typographical Union plans a Washington party trip to St Louis for the printers International convention starting Monday. A special car over the Chesapeake and Ohio leaves this afternoon at 2 30. Delegates T C Parsons and Miss Anna Wilson are already in St Louis, with Dan C Vaughan Frank A Kidd to follow with Washington friends and Eastern delegates. Delegates from Cincinnati and Southern cities will join en route. St Louis Typographical Union has arranged an elaborate programme of entertainment.

Association of the Columbia Typographical Union St. Louis Printers’ International Washington Chesapeake and Ohio T. C. Parsons Anna €. Wilson Dan C. Vaughan Frank A. Kidd Cincinnati

Boy Burglar Appears In Juvenile Court Case

Eugene Brooks a Negro youth was ordered to reform school by Judge O Neal after a Juvenile Court hearing for breaking into Hoy s Hotel and other downtown businesses. Karl Thoma his White accomplice linked to one theft and placed under guardian board surveillance. A separate incident reports Mary Chapman a 24 year old colored woman arrested for assaulting Nebraska Davis with a brick over a debt. Davis treated at Homeopathic Hospital.

Eugene Brooks Hoy's O'Neal Reform School Karl Thoma Board of Children’s Guardians Mary ‘Chapman Fifteenth P Streets Nebraska Davis Mary P Street Homeopathic Hospital

Cooper to Hang Today in Arcadia for Murder

Isiah F. Cooper faces execution at noon in Arcadia after exhausting efforts to save his life. Attorneys lost ground including a disbarred advocate, while pardoning board pressure continues as Cooper proclaims innocence but loses hope. Funeral details for Maj Edwin A. Clifford noted. Clotheslines save boy in New York fall from five stories.

Arcadia Fla Isiah F. Cooper Bowman Punta Gorda Cooper New York Joseph Pike

Shorey to seek DC Spanish War Veterans commander post

Capt Shorey announced he will run for commander of the Department of the District of Columbia United Spanish War Veterans to succeed Maj Tradges. He currently serves as senior vice commander and acting commander with Roy Leach seeking senior vice commander in line with national precedent. Mrs Isabel Worrellall was reinstated in the Edith K Roosevelt Auxiliary to the Spanish War Veterans.

Shorey G Wexyburn Shorey Department of the District of Columbia United Spanish War Veterans Fred F Tradges Capt. Shorey Roy Leach New Haven Harold* Mesrew Col Emmet Ureli Wiliam E Enelish Indianapolis St Louis Isabel Worrell Edith K Roosevelt

Struck on Head by Bucket at Wharf

A patrol wagon carried Adam White, a seventy year old Black man, from the Georgetown University Hospital to his home after a heavy bucket struck his head while unloading coal at Thirtieth street wharf. He sustained a scalp laceration and slight concussion, then returned home.

Seventh Precinct Thirtieth Street Georgetown University Hospital Adam White White

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