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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1904

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13

Ascension by a Head in Saratoga Race Card

Close finishes marked the Saratoga meet on August 8 with Ascension edging Old England for a neck after a late move as Gay Boy, Cairngorm, and Stalwart posted other tight results. TreK won the steeplechase by a head, Rose of Dawn led wire to wire in the third, and the day featured a dozen runners finishing within a length of the winner amid a busy program at Stars and Stripes era racing.

Saratoga N. Y Alastor Old England Ascension Gay Boy Stalwart Jucund Trek Malden Rose of Dawn Teacress Hiv Shrine Cloverland Waswift Orly II Gay Lothario Cairmgorm Keene van Tromp Stuister Secund Opnetil Seartfell Burns Leonidas Et Tu Brute Marjoram Selham Monet Dayton Matden Holman Roselle Westen Mantuan Captivator Lioretw Saylesford Roekuff Fleanil Rosa of Dawn Hildebrand Tracress Lyne Marie Frances Shaw Dorothy Grey Flinders High Life Diamond Flash Intrigue Steel Trap Meadow Harm Shannonside Good Brags Pountil Catskill Ildebrand England Tmming de Reszke Gay Day Ishlana Crown Prince Stevedore Toscan Norbury Tearar Gox Lotharta Sir Shep Sats Stowerada Calengorm Lanito Agte Lid Boras Lans Cemacit Cleveland T Martin Jerey Snoy Gaunte Dinah Iosh Tonsan Miss Rute Thistia Eloaf Fre World Letola Seqtece Aed Watwaret Fortune Telter Biota Lea Raame

Commodore Returns To Form At Faw Grounds Card

Commodore won the feature by five lengths over Blissful at Faw Grounds as Bas d Or faded. Light Opera bled while leading in the fifth race. The Missourian and other favorites had mixed results across races with several notable runners like Exalted and Byron Rose. Fort Erie notes include a dead heat in the third race between Minotaur and Henry Waite with Minotaur prevailing in a six furlong event.

St. Louis Commodore Faw Blissful Bas d'Or the Missourian Light Opera Hendersom Dresles Ton Seder Lady Mercury Roung The Triumptress Sorreligo Hersain Lady Sellers George DT Harequin Swaar Derry Gold Alao Rat Tubbard Owiliams Suit Aon Crook Sedert Aerund Anardko W. Davis Johnnie Powers Stair Glen Crefth Mr. Dade J. Booker Anderson Marquia de Carshag Claremont Light Milo Wuccieuth Ss Anatin Wen Regina D H. Lidersen Flyer Roach Little Corker Dolinda Jelly Vonnett Prodigal Son Ivas Shortcake Goooe King'a Court Leenja Aspadla Visetta Pharmacy Bessie BrasOold Stella Ero Lady Lou Olle Burnett Cernora Lady Selleralana Neperthe Allegretta Milbraok Troon Fenian Doctor Claris Harmarts Oldstone Hyaster Toby Tosa Jack Young Futtaca St Agnes Dotunda J PL Mayberry Jack Little Buccaneer Trapsetter Dickens Commonanre Erema Lady Tally H King Ros Dervieh Joe Goss Misa Manners Dolly Gray Densonhurst Sig Belver Buffalo Fort Erie Minotaur Henry Waite Summarte Mionochord Trivmovir Yama Christy Adem

Thoroughbred Race Results Highlight Five Races

S to 1 won Homefullies 6 to 1 e200 Ger 6 to 6 third Time 1 21. THIRD RACE seven furlongs Winetaur 7 to 1 Henry Watte 11 to 10 dead heat Barly Boy B to 5 third Time 1 28 Pyres divided. FOURTH RACE Five furlongs Combustion 30 to 1 won Capitano 7 to 6 second Como 3 to 1 third Time 1 01. PERTH RACE One mile Hugh McGowan 8 to 5 won Florizel 3 to a second Harbor 5 to 7 third Time 1 46. SIXTH RACE One mile and an eighth Rough Rider 6 to 1 won Benchart even second Mar Un 2 to 1 third Time 125334.

Ger Winetaur Henry Watte Barly Boy Pyres Combustion Capitano Como Perth Hugh McGowan Florizel Harbor Benchart Mar- UN

Ananias Wins Riverside Selling Stakes at Harlem

Ananias led gate to wire in the Riverside Selling Stakes the feature event at Harlem. Sweetie ran second with Gold Mineral third a head back, while Dell Leash and Spencerian also competed. The 2260 dollar purse went to the winner on a perfect weather day with a fast track.

Chicago Ananias Riverside Harlem Sweetie Gold Mineral Dell Leash Spencerian Capitanza Frank Monteverde Feldity Davey Lawrence Cutter Bexersall Harefoot Merino Ralph Reese Stas Lee Lou Reed August Victoria Thedramlo Schoolcraft Bowling Butte Dong Loingo Rice Weird Pemberton Galdan Way Cork Coronutus Alma Girl Morrison Bweetie Knapp Golden Mineral Greenfield del Leath Jerry Lynch Feicht Incubator Hofner the Lady Ie- Intyre Doctor Stephens Fonsoluca Ploren Ine Hoffier John Smulaxt Henry Monte Pelcit Peter Durel McLellan Telephone Apple Gregor Docile Perry Royalty Mezzo Jaka Greenberg Federal Durbar San Hemo Cardinal Wolsey McIntyre Flevron Ernest Parlem Joe Frey Harry New Blue Mint Benson Caldwell Anna Royal Firate Bob Franklin Baywood Plautus Doc Watlees Captein Neroth the Gadfly Louise MacFarlan al Casey Green Rane Raviana Ele M Sincerity Belle Platoon Dundall la Chaperone Flo Bob Bombardier Prince Silver Wings Lady Bellati Robin Hood Determination White Plume Major T. J. Carson Felipe Lugo Mie Schoolmate Sioux Chief Bragg Fogally Dr. Stephens Port Royal Huzzah Ida Teavis Big Ben Cutton Forge Delagoa Ahola King Leaves Intenne Frances Dillon Lady Fashion Katle Zht North End Belle Kinney Lolo Mal Miss Inez A. Dare Green Bonnie Prince Charlie Lord Dixon Oceaner Fubtie St. Deis Lot Gitchestons Enchanter Weberfielde Joe Frey Doetle Ernest Parham Allie Virgie Longmore Lady Free Knight Gillain Potrero Grande Light

Empire City Harness Meet Opens with 6000 Fans in New York

At Empire City track New York on August 8 1900 6000 spectators witnessed a six race program headlined by a 5000 purse 2 10 trotting event. Doctor Strong led early then Consuelor won heat one while Hetty G won the pacing race by a neck. Summary results list multiple trotting and pacing classes with winners and times. A separate wrestling match saw Jim Parr of Buffalo lose to George L Barber in Utica Park. An advice note promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for loss of appetite.

New York Empire City Strong J John Taplor Pule Consuelor Trottley Toymaker N. B Nercator Roxie Lee Tay Star Reers C. G Cummings Viola Gould Clay Gahagenell Conauelo S B. m Derryrider Joly Taylor Gr. G. Crispon Norris B. G Shank Kent Oh. G Speere the Roman Shaw Robert Me Geore Meta Ketty G Terton Murphy Banace Joe Pointer McClary Frank Yoakum Gopurell Winflett Stratton B. Rk deGutre Locanda Little Squaw Nathen Strauss China Maid Athena Walsall Prince de Ryder Wotenette B.c Winnings Pleasant Thought B. F McQuaig Major Guaithlen Hudson Lord Revelstroke McMlory David Hosel Be. Ec Dunn the Herrmit Bik. c Freeman Fatty Felix B. c Barnett Arieto Nushagak Langton Ue Ryder Alex Campbell Kathryne R Bom jRassle C Bla Kinney Tatlast Bonnie Lass Mary Joe Confienza Euxemie Gorden Prince Br. H Ovatorio—Twinkle Bietater Snow Delilah Nockout Hal B. H Shank. Dewey, Co Dickerson Roland Reed Timothy V. J George Presser Vice Regal Fred N Accident Maggie S Florence Wilton Winnie King Big Boy Aseace Parr Utica Jim Parr Buffalo George L. Barber Utica Park Barber

Typographical Union Holds Fiftieth International Convention

In St Louis, delegates from 700 affiliated bodies gather for the International Typographical Union of North America meeting. President Lynch receives a union crafted gavel. officials absent are noted. adjournment set for morning.

St. Louis International Typographical Union of North Leonora M. Lake M. R. H. Witter Canon Davis Christ Church Cathedral Witter Gov. Dockery Wells J. A. Jackson Typographical Union No. 8

Fire Threatened Theater In Buffalo Five Story Block Fire

Fire in the five story Main street building caused an estimated 400000 loss and threatened the nearby Academy of Music where a play was under way. Firemen confined the blaze to its origin, crowds exited safely though some fainted. Insurance covered nearly all losses. list includes jeweler, stationery firm, clothing house, tailoring company and wholesale dry goods, plus building damage.

Buffalo Main Street Academy of Music Edward Murphy Academy Stage C. J. Fisher Jeweler Vosburg & Whiting Company Leper & Ellwood, Clothiers Desbecker & Block ‘Tailoring Company

Obituary notes mark deaths of Dunnell Moore Aikens and Gilroy

Obituaries report former Minnesota Republican Rep Mark H Dunnell dies of heart disease Born July 2 1823 in Buxton Missouri Dunnell had a long career in Maine and Minnesota politics served in Congress from 1860s through 1870s later ran again in the 51st Congress J W Moore pastor of St George s Episcopal Church dies in New Orleans from appendicitis at age 48 James Cox Aikens former Manitoba lieutenant governor dies at 81 in Toronto heart failure Mamie Gilroy actress singer dies in New York City of heart disease after brief illness

Minnesota Owatonna Minn Mark H. Dunnell Buxton Colby University Maine House of Representatives State Senate Portland United States Vera Cruz Mex Dunnell Keifer Ohio New Orleans Stev. J. W. Moore St. George's Episcopal Church England Winnipeg Manitoba James Cox Aikens Canada Sir John Macdonald Toronto New York Mamie Gilroy

Dyspepsia Cure Promises Immediate Relief and Global Reform

The Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy guarantees cure for dyspepsia and related stomach disorders with the first dose. It claims to tone the stomach, prevent fermentation, and restore digestion, citing the McDermott formula and European renown. Sold by druggists with a satisfaction guarantee and offers pamphlets and case histories for advice.

Grover Graham Grover Graham Co Newburgh, N

Wreck on Dry Creek Bridge Casts Grim Toll of Death

The disaster left more than a thousand onlookers at the scene two hours before noon as crews led by R H Bowren and Dyer searched wreckage from a Denver and Rio Grande and Missouri Pacific rail crash. Survivors spoke of slamming into the flood swollen Dry Creek and a morgue scene of frantic relatives with many bodies unrecognizable after the plunge into water and mud.

St. Louis R. H. Bowren W. Miller Denver and Rio Grande Dyer Missouri Pacific H. M. Shoup Fountain River Mayfield Dry Creek Pathman Charles Hindman Hindman Eden BR. Brunnazazi Denver and Rio Grande Wyata

Catalogue list from The Post's Educational Information Bureau

A long list of colleges and schools across several states is presented as catalogues available at The Post's Educational Information Bureau in Washington, D C. It includes Georgetown University and many others, plus scattered notes on local incidents and personal tragedies.

Post Bureau of Educational Information Post’s Educational Information Bureau

Passenger recounts escape from submerged chair car

J M Killin a Pueblo hardware merchant survived a wreck by swimming and staying calm. He describes being submerged as the car filled, breaching the water with a smashed window and crawling to the surface, where he was struck by debris but remained conscious and able to breathe as rescuers moved him to safety.

F. M. Jones Eden Pueblo Colo J. M. Kin Killin Mr. Kill

Skull Fractured by a Fall in Ninth Street Worksite

Joseph A. Grover, 25, of 2138 Street Northwest, fell between girders from the first floor into the cellar while working on Ninth Street near Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. He struck his head, suffered a skull fracture, but was declared out of danger after admission to the Emergency Hospital. In Springfield, Judge Otis Humphrey upheld the injunction against the anti convict labor law, ruling the new law constitutional.

Herbert Smith Stephan Z. Wells Casualty Ninth Street Massachusetts Avenue Joseph A. Grover Springfield Ill Otis Humphrey

Stock Broker Walter Wilkins Arrested for Embezzlement

Detective Muller and Cornwall arrested Walter P. Wilkins, a stock broker, after a chase at Brunswick apartments and Fourteenth Street. Wilkins, previously in charge of Langdon’s Standard Battery, allegedly defrauded Mrs. Lillian Cromelin of stock and cash totaling 800, with bank involvement via Citizens' Bank. Hearing set for Police Court today.

Brunswick Muller Cornwall Walter P. Wilkins I Street Franklin Square Wilkins Siore Fourteenth Street Eugene A. Jones Lillian N. Cromelin Thirteenth Street Langdon Colorado

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