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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1904

Page

35

Molly Brant's Stake Triumph in Delaware Handicap

Molly Brant won the Delaware handicap for three-year-olds and up at Saratoga, with Malden the favorite never headed in the steeplechase. Stalwart surged to second by a half length as Grazio and Light Brigade traded the lead, while Teacress upset in the earlier race and Africander took a decisive win in the sixth. Dick Hasse and jockey Welly escaped a fall unhurt.

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

Miss Inez Takes Proviso Stakes at Harlem Feature

Miss Inez won the Proviso Stakes at Harlem with Allen Avon second and Del Carina third. Tom Shelly narrowly missed money as Del Carina swung wide on the stretch bend. Weather clear and track good. multiple races listed with horses and times from the event.

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

Light Opera and Doeskin Win At St Louis Fair Grounds

St Louis August 11 Light Opera and Doeskin were the winning favorites at the Fair Grounds today Oldstone proved the top three year old with a handicap victory in the fourth race and several other runners filled major placings across the card including Colonel Preston and Shortcake in earlier legs and Do skin and Opal Lass among the afternoon highlights.

St. Louis Oldstone St. Louise Light Opera Doeskin Fair Grounds Colonel Preston Traxler His Worship Lindsey Dresden H. Anderson Bestirring Sheridan Anadarco Joe Graham Mister Dade Bradwarlin Rice Troxter Lansdowne Roch Mal Apring Worthington Lynet Motive Area L. Whitams Shortcake Vanderbout Rarma Foley Alcom R Dred L Golinda Lady Matchless Adelante Howell Jack Young W. Davis Wagondy Toby Tosa Kindsey Harmekin Pathammon Commodore Fria Lee Davis Waikenden Williams Fruit L. Witz Ye Tiime Jimmie Hazy Lady Fait Monogram Hattla Carr Arlena Nicona Out Joe Alice Platt Princess Orta Velos Pourquoipas Trapsefier Miss Betty Doctor Kier Sting Pathos Sempervivax

Wet turf at Southampton tennis tournament advances big names

In wet turf conditions at Meadow Club Southampton Aug 11, W A Larned, W J Clothier, and E B Dewhurst reached the third round in solid form, with doubles led by Clothier and Dewhurst. Other results include Tilagden over Le Roy and several open singles and doubles matches, while Jamestown trotting and Poughkeepsie events report strong fields and fast times.

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 to Sweet Marie at Empire City track

Races resumed at Empire City track with 5,000 spectators. The $10,000 Knick erbocker for 2:14 trotters drew six entries led by Sweet Marie at 200. Stanley Dillon topped the 2:4 trot, Gold Burr narrowly beating him, while Leta and Louvain won other events. Dorcas H. took the 2:25 pace, Dorcas H. also won second heat, and Darius led the 2:10 pace before the stretch. Results from multiple trotting and pacing heats listed with winners and times.

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 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 Bonnie Lass Doble Contenza Sidney Dillon Steinway Geera L Gold Burr Ch. m Essery Gail Hamilton Hudson Billie Foster Boy Veene Annie Little Darius Fred Wilkes Almald Almont Donger Ben da Hyder Caivewood Br. G Phillips Sedie Baron

Elias Estate Placed Under Temporary Receiver In Suit

Justice Blanchard names Gilbert M. Montegue as temporary receiver for Hannah Elias assets in the Platt v Elias case seeking 685000. The court keeps the injunction against disposal, but allows 3500 monthly rents and defense fees. In Wilmington, Security Trust and Safe Deposit Co. appointed receiver for United Button Co. until bankruptcy trustee is selected. 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 Pennsylvania August 1. Jacob Tugant eighty years old, a resident of the Soldiers Home at Hampton Virginia, died by his own hand today after being refused a drink of liquor. Tugant had a ninety day furlough with relatives at Coplay in this county. Former Governor Fifer Injured in Charlevoix. Joseph W. Fifer of Bloomington Illinois, a former governor, is confined to bed after a fall at his summer cottage, slipping on a wet sidewalk and breaking his arm near the shoulder.

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

Asthma Cure Promises Notable Patient Endorsements

Rev G L Taylor of Washburn Minnesota reports his wife found a permanent cure after seven years using Schiffmanns Asthma Cure. A Hay Fever sufferer claims rapid relief and cough cure after first uses. Mrs Martha Simerson of Laingsburg Michigan endorses the remedy, sold by druggists for one dollar with stamps for a free trial package from Dr R Schiffmann in St Paul MN.

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

Escape from Witness Room After Shot Try in Washington

Warren Crowell escaped from the police court witness room after attempting to shoot John Williams at a saloon on E Street Northwest. A boy witnessed Crowell force the window screen, drop to a roof, and flee, then stroll away flower in hand. He fled eastward and vanished at Sixth and E streets, while authorities sought help from other cities. Crowell, about 35, had arrived from Norfolk, Virginia a month earlier.

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 and Riotous Attacks in Market

Yesterday saw weak demand and lower prices as major eastern plants curtailed purchases. A strikebreaker, John Schuman, was beaten by a 400-strong mob outside Swift & Co. His injures are serious but not fatal. A black strikebreaker on a stockyard platform fired four shots at workers, triggering a chaotic chase and lynch fears, but he escaped.

Big Eastern John Schuman Swift & Co Po Uce Schuman

Savage athletic meet opens at St Louis exhibit

A two day athletic meet with tribal participants from the exposition's anthropological display opened in St Louis with hockey football and foot racing by various groups. Mexican and Arkansas officials visited as foreign guests arrived. The Congress of Arts and Sciences preparations drew dozens of foreign scholars to the St Louis Exposition with a six week program featuring transportation experts medieval historians and more.

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

Roosevelt Likely to Decline Visit to St Louis Exposition

President Roosevelt received a personal invitation from William H. Thompson to visit the St. Louis Exposition but indicated it would be impossible to accept during the campaign. He thanked Thompson for the cordial invitation and noted travel constraints would prevent such a trip.

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

Precautions In New York Strike Paralyses Packagers

In New York workers in meat packing plants face a sympathy strike by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers' Workmen. Despite the walkout, plants stay running as Capt. Vantry deploys fifty police and plans thirty more after midnight to guard docks and yards. Calcium lights line docks and strikers’ replacements sleep on barges alongside the docks. In Chicago, a federation committee urged open shop firms to negotiate with striking workers, but firms refused.

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

Building Lockout in Hartford

Hartford, Conn., Aug. 11. All union men in buildings under construction in Hartford were locked out by their employers for 10 days in response to the union supporting a sympathetic strike. The strike arose after a contractor disagreed with a discharged bricklayer over a 75 cent overtime bill.

Hartford Conn

Buried by quicksand in Eden disaster

Pueblo August 11 during funeral services for Eden disaster victims many city businesses closed with notices reading Because of the City's Dead. Bodies sent to out of state locations include Captain Frank Bodenan to Florence Massachusetts and Mrs L A Stevens to Northampton Massachusetts. Not less than 100 lives lost. Relics found include two watches two souvenir spoons a photograph card and a valise tag.

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 in Plenty as West Butchers Strike Impacts Portland Market

Portland Press notes the West butchers strike has not raised fish prices. Local fish market remains well patronized with ample swordfish halibut cod and hake available. Mackerel is in shorter supply though overall supply and variety remain high for the season. An Ash dealer reports broad availability at reasonable prices amid ongoing market activity.

Portland West

Many Quixotic Affronts From District Building Tales

A long District Building column recalls absurd inquiries and letters from foreigners and Americans about permits and nuisances. Hen sheds, piano noise, barking, and even a Japanese letter to the Lord Mayor reveal widespread misunderstandings of District government. Health and civil affairs receive similar odd correspondences, while a pawn broker anecdote and a London war office note add broad social color.

Northeast Citizens’ Association Georgetown Macfarland Japan Washington Sylvester Police Department District of Columbia Stutler Dubant Mack Chinaman

Frye, Master Angler. Maine Senator Bans Trout Fishing Vices

The Independent quotes Senator Frye denouncing insincere anglers. He warns against lazy pretenders, overzealous killers, fish driven from spawning beds, and those who fish only for a daily dinner, calling such acts murder and unworthy sport. The piece ends with a stray dialogue about a divorce and child custody.

Maine Senator Frye The Independent

Woman Wins Court Presentation by Charity

A young American woman seeking presentation at the Wing of Saxony court faced official objections over her social standing. After she informed her father, his reply claimed she could be presented as the daughter of an eminent philanthropist, resolving the issue.

Saxony

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