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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1908

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15

Big Day for Whitey Royal Tourist at Saratoga

At Saratoga Aug 10 Royal Tourist led a three-win day for Notter aboard Sea Cam and Jersey Lightning in a light field. Royal Tourist won the handicap for all ages at a mile in 2:41 9-5 while Sea Cam captured the Adirondack handicap for 2 year olds at six furlongs. Jersey Lightning, a runaway winner at seven furlongs, beat Chief Brant and Crack Shot in the Saranac Stakes for one year olds.

Washington Post Saratoga Natter Clifford Jersey’ Lightning Hamburg Lly Notter John Sanford Chief Brant Tony Aste Crack Shot St. Nick G. TR. Tompkins Steelmaker T. i. Williams Prudent W. P. Hayes Variaton Shreve Hawkwing St. Micky Davidson Sel Statesman Lis McDaniel Shifsing Harrigan Sandler Vireet Jelen Harver Hoffingn Sva Clif Sanjpiper Curth Bavanac Oymiles Golwonda Thomas Callin Nia Oftiberty Marts McCaheyy Jersey Lightning Gilat Brent Stokes Yorklyn Crace Cameron Tenner

Gossip of the Track at Saratoga Meeting

The closing week of the Saratoga meeting drew surprising attendance with crowds surpassing off days. Whitney winners Seacliff Royal Tourist and Jersey Lightning claimed wins in adirondack, white, and maidens races amid muddy, rough footing. A steeplechase rider was killed Saturday and a fund appeal closed soon after. Fair Play skipped a bid due to weary campaign. Mrs Mackin underwent appendicitis surgery with favorable signs. Montreal Blue Bonnets officials and Empire City programs announced. Louisville Jockey Club president Grainger arrived to attend Empire City opening.

Harry Payne Whitney Calors Sracliff Royal Tontigt Ter Lightning Seaclir Royal Tourist Beckon Dandelion Hoadwee Inve Cie Brockhaven Hig Jowescon Fair Play Sone Bis Mackin Aree Blue Bonnets Track Montreal Colin Campbell C. J. Fitzgerald Wiliam Hendrie Frank J. Bryan A. B. Dade John Boden Paddyrk O. C. Farley J. 3. Mackessy Empire City Butler Charles Grainger Louisville

RESULTS at FORT ERIE FIRET RACE Maiden race noted

A race card from Fort Erie lists several events with odds and outcomes. Stowaway placed second in the maiden race, with Emperor William and others also notable. subsequent races include steeplechase, three-year-olds, and two-year-olds events with various placements and times.

Zeb Morelands Goto Glammer Aneronella Troxfer Wastboro Melton Emperor William Buckford Leonard Breadettle Schuh Appointment A Ghulter McClain Lisuta Archibald Lake Aldo -Ran John Dillon Anne Medoe Powers Misa Critten Den Pickens Arabia Bergen Arton Itte Gloriale Lagy Woodlands Alo Berwick Power Bertha E Giles Butler Magazing Alencoa Alpo Oriental Queen Corinne Ripe Caltha Ceaghon Dream Parantalec Prince of Castile Mamie Galla Aber Garter Masson Little Osage Jupiter Benebrake Dixie Himmel Lafayetts Servile Tims Gavedear Fancy Bird Weteller Warner Griswell Alto

Seattle Horse Results Highlight Five Races From Meet

Results at Seattle list six races for horses aged four and up and two for two year olds. Winners include A Belle, Missy Naomi, Confeasor, Tremor, Barney Olafield, and Smalley Corbett, with horses like Blondy and Heator also placing.

A. Belle A. Harris Blondy D. Toland Skule Thine Cobleskill Don Dome Wilson Ta Londe Alee Missy Naomi Page Hayes Heater Lycargus Creatin Semper Fidelis Colonel Dick Galeria Ornate Confeasor B. Wilson Pigkeway Meztig Henry of de Henry Koerner Miss Prave Joe Nealon

Thoroughbred entries trial and selling race list

Racing entries show car plus and upward selling horses with prices, listed for multiple races. Notable names include Mongele, Belle mey, Orphan Lad, Goodcrafe, Ace High, Inferno, Far West, The Saulre, Tony Bonery, Schleswig, and Yon Laer among many others, across sprint and two mile events with varying lengths and handicaps.

Mongele Baedubllee Jug Bellemey Omt Ton Cote Gowen Gins Orphan Lad Gre Strome Goodcrafe Ace High Senguire Nonwime Far West Fort Johnson Edwin L Maximum Egchau Plume Arondack Midshipman Easy Court Indy Travers

Washington Post Popular Baseball Players Voting Contest

The Washington Post runs a popular baseball players voting contest inviting reader participation. Readers cast ballots for favored players, with results highlighted in coming editions. The item signals ongoing public engagement and promotional activity tied to the baseball season.

The Washington Post

Prize fight spoof steals the show on stage

A lively review of "The Star Bout" at Academy Club details a faux boxing play featuring Joe Brady and Kid Spangle, lauded for its convincing rig and brisk pacing. Cast including Taylor Granville and Laura Pierpont earns praise for authentic pugilist detail and stage combat. The piece also notes Lyceum Kentucky Belles and other acts drawing full houses, with Minerva the Handcuffs Queen delivering a standout escape routine at Luia Parle.

Yu Teta Doe Clu Joe Grant Farrel Ghalin Taylor Granvile Joe Brady Laura Pierpont Owen Martin Kid Spyngle Willie L. Robards George Steele The Lyceum Kentucky Belles J. Grant Gibson Lyceum Theater Avenue Burlesque House O'Malley Golden Dave Percle Martin Adele Ranney Melrose Brothers JimPesmond Luia Parle Minerva Washington Frank ‘Linney Gertrude Gerbert Whitely Hell Gallando George W. Davis

Horse Race Entries At Saratoga Include Noted Names

The list details multiple entrants for today’s program at Saratoga including Woodcraft Taney Gowan Far West Bedouin Sanford Court Lady Edwin L Westmore King James Whitney Sir John Johnson Paaer Monocte The Wrest Petticoat Muerlen King Rostrasn Sinister Malecon Pimpante Tick Holler Elizabeth Norwood T M Green Vroynon Lisnande Waahakie Reidmoore Tae Micks John Carrell Apache KE M Fry Marbles Lady Martha Grande Dame Aunt Rose Hostile Hyplien Hoischer Spunky.

Saratoga Woodcraft Taney Gowan Far West Bedouin Sanford Edwin L Westmore King James Whitney Sir John Johnson Paaer Monocte the Wrest Petticoat Muerlen King Rostrasn Fort Erie Sinister Malecon Pimpante Tick Holler Elizabeth Norwood T. M. Green Vroynon Lisnande Waahakie Reidmoore Tae Micks

Legal Record from Washington Courts and Estates

A fragmented legal record lists multiple cases before Justice Barnard across the Supreme Court District of Columbia and bankruptcy court, including Bond vs Grimm and Walch subproctor cases, guardian ad item in Proop vs Droop, and probate matters granting letters of administration for Ellen Lee and Jane V. Arnold. Also noted are judgments by default in American National Bank cases, and real estate transfers in various DC neighborhoods with amounts and lot details.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Inquity Court NO Justice Barnard Bond Grimm Walch Warfield Schgfeld Herrs H. Taylor Wood Sateen J. H Schifries Audayit Ltd Plantif Berry & Minor American National Bank Baldwin Plaintif Berry & Mior United States Ax Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Company Ve Columbia Commissioners Mandaniua Belateral McKenney & Flannery Respondent Thomas United States Secretary ‘of the Interior Atterney Yvietac H. Wallace Ellen Lee Mary Johnson Hughes & Gray Michael’ Selby R. Fagus Jane V. Arnold George W Arnold Fillmore Beall Mary A. Reizy Mary’ A. Reidy Joseph Re Pogue George W. Mariner

New York Grain Market Report August Wheat and Corn Reviews

New York grain summary for August 10 reports wheat futures and spot prices edging weaker with No 3 red and No 1 Northern Duluth bids noted. Receipts and futures activity show mixed demand while corn and oats show firm spot levels and tentative downticks by close amid unsettled board.

New York Duluth Heery Sakth- Western Igc

Alphanumeric and Fragmentary Notices From City Ledger

A fragmented OCR listing references numbers, addresses, plots, and payments. Mentions include Hood and Firman Horner, Galveston cent, Mount Pleasant Willis to Jahn, Moore and Barbour Second Addition, George and Washinton avenues, savings banks, and monthly payments. The garbled text hints at property deeds, associations, and partial names without coherent narrative or dates.

Twentieth Street Betwerh & and S Direets Thomas Colins Laswrenoa Hufty Long Meadows Schmidt Errestigd Schraidt Columbia” Hiights Carl H.” Smith Stu George M. Katmhaeh LY Droit Park Rebecca J. Cole James C Mary J W. Ivannee Jochury Rogalle Jochum Pourteertr I. Quincy Smithy Trustse Thomas H. Kielton Moore & Barbour James F. Barbour James Mary J. Thomas American Security and Trust Company Fipa Te Ame Data Oi William Edmor Stoneb Ah Tees Pleasant Plains Frank C. Linon Martha EB. Connény Bataan Mount ‘Pleasant Ie Willis Jahn Rand Gharits Lot E. Moore Barbour C. Biundon Owers Samuel Viele Staller Ivanhae Jeena Tianney Wardman Thames Frances Ritua Merlea

Cupidrode Captures Defender at Fort Washington Marriage

George J. Crosby, master gunner of Fort Hunt and Fort Washington, married Miss Lena M. Longuesil of this city as troops marched. The ceremony occurred at 3:30 PM with Rev. McLaughlin officiating. Attendants included Mrs Beatrice Howard and Foha B L McGUI. The couple’s band serenade followed at 14 Four Street Southwest. Crosby, a Newark, N J native, served in the Coast Artillery and later the Potomac artillery district.

Fort Washington George J. Crosby Forts Hunt and Washington Newark N. J Washington Lena M. [Longuesl Jang Roshy Pru- Adelphia Éymodon Cocota McLaughlin Beatrice Howard Foha Coast Artillery Amecra Artillery Potomec Guimer Crosby Crosby

Staggers Arrest Hearing Over Telephone Incident

Attorney Staggers faced a police court hearing after being charged with assaulting Solon Parmelee, a janitor, when Parmelee refused to let him use a building telephone. Testimonies conflicted between the attorney and Parmelee, and the case proceeded before Judge Kimball amid other district news on repairs and market updates.

John W. “Staggers Solon Parmelee Kimball Parmeleé Staseey

Washington Cattle Market and Grain Market Roundup

Mixed livestock and grain markets show varied demand. Cattle prices quoted for dairy and beef stock, hogs and sheep noted with per hundredweight ranges. cotton and wheat markets described with August fluctuations, declines, and anticipated harvest effects. weekly receipts and futures quotes for September and December contracts include changes in corn oats and soybeans amid weather and crop conditions.

Chicago rail freight rates debate eyed by manufacturers

Chicago Aug 10 Jeaw W Upham president of the Illinois Manufacturers Association releases a letter from W C Brown general manager of the New York Central lines. Brown says railroads have not decided on any general or horizontal freight rate increase and urges a conference only if needed for discussable targeted increases. He notes May 15 railroad statements that some revenue increase is necessary remain valid but sees no current need for a conference with the Manufacturers Association.

Chicago Jeaw W. Upham Dlinois Manufacturers’ Association W.C. Brown New York Central Lines Mr. Brown Brown

Pittsburg Bank Stock Sale Ordered in Embezzlement Case

In common pleas court a request to authorize selling stocks pledged as collateral is granted. Loans totaling about 567 462 51 involved fictitious applications signed by a bank official now under indictment. Funds were allegedly embezzled by Montgomery with aid of bank employees, with the court authorizing sale of mining stock collateral valued over 200000 dollars.

Pittsburg Common Pleas Court Enqupaid Gang Dis Caghier Montgomery

Baltimore Markets Receipt Quotation Amid Mixed Grain Prices

Market summaries from Baltimore show receipts and price levels for corn oats and grain products with notes on dull farm prices. Southern and western grain bids appear mixed with quiet steamship freight rates and stable butter and cheese quotations reflecting a calm market tone.

New York Produce Prices and Market Notes Aug 14

Prices across commodities including poultry butter flour and coffee show steady tone with mixed receipts. Canadian Pacific Railway directors announce dividends of 2 percent on preference stock and 5 percent on common stock for the half year ended June 30, with an additional half of 1 percent on common stock funded from land sale proceeds.

Montreal Canadian Facific Railway Company

Live Stock Market Report From New York and Chicago

Auction notes show mixed cattle and calf prices with steers weak early but firming later, cows and bulls varying. Sheep and lamb trade dull with lower quotes, hogs steady to higher in Chicago. cattle receipts near 12,000, hogs about 21,000, sheep around 25,000 reflecting regional pricing and demand.

New York Lowe Prima New York Chicago

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