Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1904

Page

13

Molly Brant's Stake Delivers Decisive Delaware Handicap Win

Molly Brant won today's Delaware handicap for three-year-olds and upward at Saratoga, with Malden the favorite never headed in the steeplechase. Stalwart finished second by a half length as Graziolo and Light Brigade traded leads in a slow-track race. jockeys Dick Hasse and Welly escaped injury in a fall over Liverpool.

Malden Dick Hasse Saratoga Molly Brant Delaware Graziallo Light Brigade Stalwart Ayn Tramotor Teacress Dalesford Tuek Hasse Welly Liverpool Reilly Africander Fuller Fort Hunter Tracresa Hildebrand Workman Cormack Cravers Jerry C Niblick Golden Sunrise Delana Winchester Cotillion Sper Misselman Henry Daviesford Stalwart Ims Hilfebrand Graziani J. Martin Orly Conkling Oliphant yNetl Proceedy Waswitt Stevedore the Musketeer Marjoram and Elyria Lord Badge Bar le Duc Amur Keynote Lady Patenvate Carh Palm Reader Flora Hvmertus Frindthorpe Nopsite Sautebury Trapper Gamera Khorasan Highborn Martha Gorman Easy Street Franeigcu Aardovih Demurrer Fish Witch Ius Agnes D Mivivallen Canajoharie Jonah Shad Mounrehank Thiedla Heather Allan Gartish Glister Taf Sun

Proviso Stakes Won by Miss Inez at Harlem Meet

Miss Inez won the Proviso Stakes at Harlem with Allen Avon second and Del Carina third. Tom Shelly faded after the stretch as Del Carina carried him wide, allowing Avon to cut the rail for second by three lengths amid clear cool weather and good track conditions.

Allen Avon del Carina Harlem Chicago Miss Inez Tom Shelly Aml Read Nico Tu 1Won Ralph Reese T. Uecard Big Beach McIntyret Retort Devout Rather Royal Augusta Vitoria Dr Kinnes Silas Lee Waddell Uo Pura Bele Gadfly EVOND Delagoa Hensi Lin den Domo Morrison Grozane Mif St. Bonnie Pri Miss Inex Henry Wot Arlen Avon McBride Carina iTeenfeld Hernta Flying Brook Leia Greenfield Appie San Rémo Oregar Thine Sweet C Kleinwood Sweet Tore Plautus Benson Caldwell Morris Emigre Wolf Hudson McBrides Time Blackthorn Mirena Harry New Emma A Helgerson Magic Flute Japan Brand New Cyprienne Chockayette Noga W Fly Lady Trossachs Maggia Leeber Agnes Brennan Oliver Me Springstead

Oldstone Best Three Year Old at St Louis Track

Light Opera and Doeskin win favorites at the St Louis Fair Grounds. Oldstone captures the fourth feature of today’s card and emerges as the leading three year old at the track with a strong showing in the handicap.

St. Louis Oldstone St. Louise Light Opera Doeskin Fair Grounds Joday Colonel Preston Traxler His Worship Lindsey Dresden Mal Apring Worthington Lynch Motive Area L. Whitams Shortcake Vanderbout Rarma Foley Alcom R 2Dred L Golinda Lady Matchless Adelante Howell Jack Young W. Davis Wagondy Toby Tosa Kindsey Harmekis Pathammon Commodore Fria Lee Davis Waikenden Williams Fruit L. Witz Ye Tiime Jimmie Hazy Lady Fait Monogram Hattia Carr Arlena Nicona Out Joe Alice Platt Princess Orta Velos Rice Pourquoipas Trapsefier H. Anderson Miss Betty Doctor Kier Sting Pathos Sempervivax Leila Hunter Howard Vance Chaney Tim Hurst Picture Hat Mits Ryevale Woodlawn Belle Feronia Judge Cantril Huceta Gallawater Vlora Bright Brooklyn Mindora Varro Afmetus Imboden Miss Powell Franco Cook

Wet turf at Southampton tennis tournament shown in rough weather

At Mead ow Club Southampton the wet turf limited play to hard drives as W A Larned W J Clothier and E B Dewhurst reach the semifinals with strong showings. Doubles staged promising pairings while Tilagden and Le Roy fell to strong counters amid extended rallying.

Southampton I. I Meadow Club W. A. Larned W. J. Clothier E. B. Dewhurst University of Pennsylvania Lee Harvard Prentice Colson Clothier Dewhurst Harry F. Allen Henry Stocum William A. Larned Robert P. Huntington A. W. Post Theodora Roosevelt Pell, Jr W. P. Blogden Robert le Roy Willem J. Clathier H. Torrence O. H. Fincke Sjocum Lark Kobbe Hartner Post Millett E. C. Clark R. Fincke Campbell Robert Huntington Stillman Lannan Sard Humphrey Theodore Roosevelt Pell Barnes Dixon Wrenn Blagden Watson Prentce Colsen Pell Dodge

Big Stake at Empire City Track Fails to Deter Strong Crowd

At Empire City track 5,000 watched high class races resume after rain. The $10,000 Knickerbocker for 2:14 trotters drew six starters with Sweet Marie favored at 200, but Gold Burr beat him by a neck. Other trots and purses included 2:21 and 2:25 events, Dorcas H. winning the 2:25 pace heats, and Darius leading the 2:10 pace. Results from Worcester and Ryde regattas noted ongoing racing action across venues.

Snow Eneey Bey Maipire Sweet Marie John Me Katherine Stanley Dillon Detroi Gold Burr Black Thorn Id Burr Onrhy Lady Gail Hampton Behtind Leta Louvain Dorcas H Bucktock Bucklock Teddy Weaver Dandy C B. m McKinney Cates Mambrine Smith Ve Aristo B. G de Ryder Geers Ladie Patchie Ickera Katherine A Bo Am Thames Masty Gage Henry Wiggins Suesta Thomas B. c Dillon Buckrock Ch. G Curry An Holass Jolly Queen of Forkhurst Ch. m Essery Gail Hamilton Hudson Billie Foster Veene Annie Little Darius Fred Wilkes Almald Almont Donger da Hyder Caivewood Br. G Phillips Sedie Baron

Hold Hannah Elias Estate in New York War Over Property

Justice Blanchard names Gilbert M. Montegue temporary receiver of Hannah Elias real and personal property in a Platt suit. Injunction remains in effect with Elias barred from transfers, but she may collect 3500 monthly rents and counsel fees for defense. Also, Security Trust named receiver for United Button Company estate in Delaware, bond set at 100900.

New York Blanchard Gilbert M. Montegue Hannah Elias John R. Platt Justice Blanchard Wannah Elias Platt Button Trust Wilmington Del Security Trust and Safe Deposit Company United Button Company Delaware Corporation

Death by own action of Civil War Veteran in Allentown

Allentown Pa Aug 1 Aged seventyJacop Tugant an inmate of the Soldiers Home at Hampton Va committed death by own action today shooting himself in the head after being refused a drink of liquor Tugant had been on a seventy day furlough with relatives at Coplay Lehigh county Former Gov Fifer Injured Charlevoix Mich Aug 11 Former governor of Illinois Joseph W Fifer Bloomington IL is confined to bed from a fall at his summer cottage He slipped on a wet sidewalk and broke his arm near the shoulder

Allentown Jacop Tugant Hampton Tugant Cop- Jay Fifer Charlevoix Mich Alnois Joseph W. Fifer Bloomington

Asthma and Hay Fever Cured by Schiffmann Cure

A testimonial notice touts Dr. Schiffmann’s Asthma Cure with claims of long term relief for asthma and hay fever. Rev G L Taylor of Washburn Minn reports his wife was permanently cured after seven years. A Laingsburg Michigan reader says symptoms improved after first use and cough vanished after a few applications. Sold by druggists at 91.00. send a 2c stamp to St Paul Minn for a free trial package.

Schiffmann G. L. Taylor Washburn Martha Simerson Laingsburg Mich R. Schiffmann St. Paul Minn

Escape From Witness Room Sparks Police Court Flight

Warren Crowell, about thirty five, escaped from a police court witness room after being held on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. He forced a window screen, dropped to a roof, and fled down an alley and into Sixth Street. A boy in the courthouse yard witnessed the escape as Crowell, who had fired at John Williams in an E Street saloon, vanished and authorities seek his recapture with assistance from other cities.

Warren Crowell John Willams E Street Liberty Crowell J. H. Lee Harry Haight Tenth Street Negro Williams Mr. Haight Campbell Carrington Carrington United States Marshal Lacey Sixth E Streets Washington Norfolk

Beef War in Court Shuts Down Major Eastern Plants

Riot violence erupts as strikebreakers and union workers clash near Swift & Co. facilities. John Schuman, attacked on his doorstep by a 400-strong mob, suffers serious injuries but is not believed to be fatally hurt. A Black strikebreaker fires on cattle handlers at a stockyard platform, sparking a mob chase and eventual escape.

Big Eastern John Schuman Swift & Co Po Uce Schuman S.S.S Atlanta

Savage Athletic Meet Opens at St Louis Exposition

A two day athletic meet began at the stadium featuring tribes from around the world with hockey football and foot racing by the Cocopa Indians archery by Japanese groups and events by African pygmies Patagonian riders and aboriginal tribes The event drew a large crowd and prize incentives included watermelons for participation. Notable visitors included Gov P L Rodriguez of Hidalgo Mexico and Gov Jefferson Davis of Arkansas. Troop H Eighth Cavalry entered a tug of war and sprint events. Meanwhile the Congress of Arts and Sciences at the St Louis Exposition planned for September 19 to 29 drew 120 foreign speakers led by Prof Lamprecht and Prof Philippovich with James J Hill presiding over transportation. The program, two years in the making, will showcase global experts over six weeks.

St. Louis Africa Japan P. L. Rodriguez Hidalgo Mexico Diaz Jefferson Davis Arkansas H. Eighth Cavalry Jefferson Baracks L. A. Matlock New York Congress of Arts and Science St. Louis Exposition United States Karl Lemprecht Eugen von Phillippovich von Phillppovich University of Vienna Europe James J. Hill Lamprecht Haskins Adams Yale

President Roosevelt Invited to St Louis Exposition

President Roosevelt received a personal invitation to visit the St Louis Exposition from William H Thompson treasurer of the exposition company. Thompson is en route east after a vacation. The President said he would appreciate the invitation but that it would be impossible to accept due to campaign travel.

Roosevelt St. Louis Exposition William H. Thompson Exposition Company Thompson St. Louis Thompegon

Precautions In New York Amid Meat Pack Strike

In New York on August 11 a sympathetic strike by firemen and engineers at major packing houses threatened meat supplies but plants stayed open. Police sent 50 officers to slaughter-house districts with 30 more to follow after midnight. guards to patrol yards and wagons leaving at dawn. Calcium lights placed along docks to aid police. strikers replacements to sleep on barges. In Chicago the Federation of Labor urged open shop firms to meet strikers, but firms refused to negotiate.

New York Amalgamated Vantry Setgwarzschild & Bulzberger United Dressed Beef Company Noticamen Blumenthal United Dressed Reef Company Chicago Chicago Federation of Labor

Building Lockout in Hartford Enforced by Employers

Hartford Conn Aug 11 All union men employed in buildings under construction in Hartford were locked out by their employers for 10 days in response to a union decision to back a sympathetic strike against a contractor who disputed a 75 cent overtime bill with a discharged bricklayer.

Hartford Conn

Buried by quicksand in Eden disaster strikes Pueblo

Funeral services for Eden disaster victims halt town activity as many business houses close and notices announce the city is dead. The death toll rises to at least 100 with bodies shipped to out of state locations. Relics include two watches numbered 6367077 and 8827269, a photograph with F C B initials, five souvenir spoons and a card for Dr Lynn D Matthews, and a valise tagged F J Schurman Warrensburg Mo.

Pueblo Colo Frank Bodenan Florence Mass Carrie QO. Bishop Hartford Conn L. A. Stevens Northampton F.C. B Lynn D. Matthews F. J. Schurman Warrensburg

Fish a Plenty for All in Portland Market

Report from the Portland Press notes ample fish supply amid a beef strike. Swordfish halibut cod and hake are abundant at reasonable prices while mackerel remains less plentiful. The piece highlights seasonal abundance and steady demand as a contrast to labor actions elsewhere.

Portland West

Many Quirky Inquiries Stir District Building Office

Readers’ letters from Brookland and beyond reveal a flood of odd requests to the District Building from demands for hen scratching sheds to concerns about piano noise and naturalization papers. Officials laugh at foreign misaddressed mail while fielding dozens of complaints about animal noises and public nuisances as they handle civil action and translation woes.

Frye, Master Angler. Senator Lays Down Trout Fishing Law

Maine's Senator Frye warns against indolent pretenders and cruel fishing. He condemns boat hauling with multiple hooks, killing fish for sport, hooking on spawning beds, and deep-water speckled trout as unworthy. He says such acts are not sport though they may feed. In a separate chat, a divorce case ends with custody to the mother. a child remains.

Maine Senator Frye The Independent

Charity and Court Etiquette Alter Presentation at Saxony Court

A young American woman sought presentation at the Wing of Saxony court but officials blocked her social standing. She consulted her father who advised a publicity tactic to reframe her as the daughter of an eminent philanthropist, leading to her presentation.

Saxony

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe Frey Ethel Else Mia Wolsey J. O'Neill Oudon Follies Berger Tally H St. Vitts Sol Smith Bensonburet Regina D Misanthrope Hubbard Lady Chorrister Miss Eon Avord Loenja Vara Fonso Athena Woodshade Lou Woods Buffalo N. Y Fort Erie Meisterkarl Byplay Bishop Wead Our Salle Biba Bamuto Albula Rusk Brigadier Woolshade Bers Ond Barney Burk Reno Bank Street Bargee Bank Holiday Percy R Tirac Jamestown Lake Erie Anthrosis Ewe Powers Captain Sprinx Terrace Quen Major Muscovite Ronobud Harry Hui Gitchie Manato Harry Hill Vasten Bell Mack Tess Hall Patrons Queen of Spades Harry J Educator King Georgia Webb Grace B Bourbon NcGregor Estielda Poughkeepsie Aug. U New Paltz Ora Jansen Lunda Florence Lowe Midnight Hal Young Stamhou Colonel Julius Little Tide Axilek General Shatter Nim Kennedy Oneta Billy Andrews Mora Governor Roosevelt Frank T Prince Kid Shay Mike W Bounder Houston Post Yonkera Wore Worcester Kitty Giltner Bert S Mayzetta Don Carr Lingle McChord Gambit Little Mise Red Pepper Argue Prince Ansonia Jimmy Michael Eveond Baronees Ingomar Ryde Isle of Wight Royal Victoria Yacht Club Therese Savages Congress of Arts and Sciences Puck Pelican Slaughter House Eden Lomaville Courier-Jgourdas Canada S. L. Rtin Boston Megan London Wsone Oes Tharp Berkeley F St. N.W Buch Brookland Highteenth Hamlin Ashford Northeast Citizens’ Association Georgetown Macfarland Sylvester Police Department District of Columbia Stutler Dubant Mack Chinaman Pistrigt Chitaman Chinatown Health Department Woodward Postal Department Border Welth Board of Health Capitol Hill Iowa South Dakota Philadelphia Broad Street Hach Lancaster War Office Whitehall Messrs Foater & Dicksee the Post’s Educational Information Bureau the Post Bureau of Educational Information Us & Postal Washington Schools Army and Navy Preparatory School Princeton Military Army Navy Marine Corps E. Swavely Wood's Commercial College East Capitol Street Gregg Pittman Strayer’s Business College Cor N. W Berlitz 14Th St. Aw A. Gonard Washington School of Wall A. M Prin New Fork Ava Jose di Gomar Virginia Millboro’ Springs College Aeghantes New England Conservatory Shanegins Beneaz Isok Adarres J. Graham Davidson Millboro Springs Bach County Felz S.C Shenandoah Valley Academy J. GB. Lovett M. A Fauquier Institute For Warrenton Piedmont Southern Railroad Rosses Iinin Geo. G. Butler Southern Female College Negsiona Arthur Kyle Davis Washington & Lee University Texanston George 8 Dexny Augusta Military Academy Ft. Defiance Staunton Shenandoah Valley Dusiness Chaz Rolwer Virginia Schools Bethel Miliary Academy Equaranton W. W. Carson Jytt-S.w Jattattan Fauquier Co Mill Toh Reef Scientife Weekington W.w.briggs ST. Mary's Academy Alexandria Fishburne Military School Waynesboro Ann Maryland Schools Maryland Westminster Highlands Z. H. Lew13 D. D Prealdant JyS.tu.f Sagt ST. John’s College Annapolis St. John's Naval Academy Thomas Fellam PRD Mt. St. Joseph’s College Clagat Scientife Isidnre Baltimore Charlotte Hall &Chool Charlotte Hall St. Mary's County Cool Springs G. M. Thomas Baltimore Medical College David Street M. D Park Ave Itimore Rockville Academy Rockville Mason U. S Wona Pennsylvania Maplewood Natobaccs J. Shortlidge New York Schools Lawrence School West 42d Street Edwin Gordon Lawrence Ohio Schools 16 Military Institute Ohio Military Institute College Hill Cincinnati Gen. Perry Nav Acad Y. Joan H. Ely New Jersey Peddie Institute Connecticut Cornwall Litchfield Co Callege Preparatory Perv Foster Allyn K. Foster Frye Angler Helene Chiia Percy Denver Mel A. N. Bennett Toccoa Georgia
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication