Keene Scores a Double Victory at Empire City Races
James R Keene won two races at Empire City with Vascarada and Footpad in the Wake field Stakes for two year olds. Footpad defeated Dick Roller by a length and a half in 1 06 for 544 furlongs, while Mascarada led early then faded, finishing third. Nimbus narrowly beat Roseben in the handicap.
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Dick Roller
Burns
Pippin
Spee al
Washington Post
New York
James R Keene
Empire City Track
Olf Vascarada
Footpad
Waker Field
Ds Xuise
J B Respess
Dick Welles
Teward Torpellina
Thad Mascatada
Disguise
Rhodes Wa
Sto Te
Mascarada
Kyrikara
Fast Futurity Filly at Newark Ave eyed for big score
Racing notes indicate a filly named Afitonta trained by Tove may win the Futurity at Bay track, with rivals including Nimbus and Roseben. Analysts discuss diverters, track changes, and possible sale of Brighton track while jockeys McGrath, Fuake, and Bergen feature in the day’s events.
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Newark Ave
Ers
Afitonta
Dave Johnson
Rossben
Roseben
Laentom
McGrath
Fuake
Rosehén
Garner
Matt J Winn
Nimbus
RESULTS AT FORT ERIE RACING MEET
Multiple races at Fort Erie feature winners such as Tenorette at 8 to 1 in the first race with Dearie and Splendida disqualified, plus Hoyl winning the second race for older sprinters. Other winners include Grand Duke in the third, King Thistle in the fifth, Giles in the maiden, and Combury in the selling event, with various placings and near-misses across seven races.
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Tenorette Ie
Powers
Anna L Daler
Nicol
Dearie
Ceverien
Splendida
Jennie Tapioca
Lioner Beant
Mason Moore
Clara
Wooulands Howe
Sear Olds
Hoyl
Jos Galtena
Kennedy
Anemenella Guy Vinher
Rubin Grey
Lendford Algoren
Olga Stefurongs
Aluncor
Grand Duke A
Tovey
Honest
Osage
Minnie Donaldo
Caltuaalas
von Reidmoore
Rice
Uncle Toby
Jeanne
John Carroll
Powe
Giles
Ross
Seord King Thistle
Deverich
Glivedear Crawford Inspe Tor Pares
Hussar
Dix
Black Mewk
Sinul Racf
Dvemr
Warner Griswell
von Winile Gallagher
Pavo
Rettig
Tod
F Lynch
Ta Walsh
Golonel
William F_ seri
Carlo Dunba
Toby Rey T Garry
Gramly
Rogers
Seranch
Bluy
Alatey
Elmwood
de Jeneta
Peluam
May Sutton
Adellert
Paget
Ullivan
Sashe Jtzie
Ran
Pear
Page
Buxton
Harris
Vox Popull
Peter
Simsley Corbett
Kaerner
Pagel
Tim
Ravaria
Groctouy
Morse Owners’ Mutual Protective Association
Marshall Hall
Army
Sidney Elliott
Mrs Shirer
Elmira Holbrook
Lindsay Elliott
William JL Mothersead
E Harper Robfert A
Beien
Thomas Nolan
H Trundle
William Lo Mothersead
F Edwards
Today's racing entries at Empire City track
A detailed card lists entries for eight races with horses across age groups from two to eight years. Notable names include Monocle, George G Hall, Laughing Frea, Old Honesty, Royal Cripty, Lady Corinne, and Wise Mac. The program covers selling races, handicaps, and stakes on eight furlong to one and a half mile distances, with weights and riders noted for each entry.
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Empire City
John Frudent
Neillim Demetrius
Billy Bodener
Westmore
Agee Bt
Wichard Hawk King
Yankee
Suctt
Bird of Flight
Selifiy
George G Hall
Laughing Frea
Su Toddington Ie Cymbers
Alauéa
Okemte
Lady Karma
Hastoy Jo
Sad Fason
Honesty
Sally
Finkola
Trizette
Royal Cipty
Harrigin
Fashion Pate
Fore
Ross Fenton
Prudent Wapenoca
Trois Temp
Garland
Creek
Gliding Belle
May River
Golden_Shore
Robert Cooper
Mombassa
Toddémyon
Grimald
Sanguine
Milford
Cymber
Arrest Two Bookies at Empire City Track
Yonkers detectives arrested Joseph Russell a California bookmaker at Empire City track as a two hour stakeout led to a second arrest. Russell carried $1172 in cash and six checks totaling $1010 drawn on New York and payable to heirs with initials. Adolph Braver and his brother Marlin were arrested on a Yonkers judge warrant based on a deposition by Fred H DeBre. both were bailed to appear in court tomorrow.
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Xonkers
Empire City
Joseph Russell
California
Russell
New York
Heoror
Adolph Braver
Marlin
Forly
Beall
Yonkers
Fred H DeBre
Bicyclists Break Records at Salt Air Meet
At Salt Air last night amateur riders broke the three quarter mile world record with P Lawrence finishing in 12 3 5 and A J Clarke setting a new open professional half mile record in 64 1 5. James Jimmell, involved in a separate incident near 231 1 Street, was sentenced to three months in jail after assaulting Jesse Mitchell with a bottle at the baseball park.
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Salt Lane
Salt Air
P Lawrence
J Clarke
Frank Kramer
James Jimmell
Siexamana
Jesse Mitchell
1 Street
Alceste the Brown Trotting Mare Dies After Heat Wins
Hudson River Driving Park reports 2500 in attendance at the Grand Circuit meeting. Alceste, a 5-year-old brown mare valued at $10,000 and driven by Ed Geers, died of bowel inflammation after winning two heats in the 228 trot. The event notes no betting and a loss of pool selling privilege. Margaret O led in a notable race, while Jonn A and Hedgewood Boy discussed pace dynamics and breaks.
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Poughkeepsie
Hudson River
Stambaugh Brothers
Foatingstown
Ohio
Ed Geers
Alceste
Jaybird
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Buffalo
Margaret O
Hoy
Jonn A
Hedgewood Boy
John 4
Black Tock
Baron Grattan
Jerry B
Fred D
Sau Jersy
Argot Wilkes
Sturpiv
Craley Haleg
Snow
Tr Bonnebik
Geers
Baron Whips
Gage
Gilky Ob
Clark
Willie Walters
Sss
Hedgewood Borch
Norris
Sweet
Biack
Daniel
McDowell
Mary Latisch
Lazelle
Chimes Belles Bom
Titer
Races At Easton Draw Record Crowd For County Fair
The Washington Post reports the Talbot County Fair Association races at Easton drew between 14,000 and 15,000 spectators. Three final races and an unfinished road cart event highlighted the program with Nellie leading the cart race and Honest Jim Day, Ward Wood, and Blanche Roos among competitors in the trots and pacing events.
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Washington
Talbot County
Nellie
Os Om
Rathelly
Gale
Jockey Towers
Math’we
Rob G
Stfhiokhely
Glen Bog
Btevens
Helle
Yar
Brit Tommie Cae
Atkinson
Ray Hdgewood
Witliam J Brog
Fox
Thelma J
Steebey
Barnes
Blanche Roos m
Saarp
Wisan
Seitt
Thera
Delia Mach
Leary
Beulah Alfred B
Eav x
Mabel Direct Bom
Jolson
Ade
Henry Rg
Sol Hooker Bog
Mattle Corm
Richmond Beats Lynchburg In Seventh-Eighth Inning Rally
Richmond defeats Lynchburg 7 to 6 as late rallying bats, led by Sandherr and Larned, overcome early deficits. Sparks and Hooks scattered hits, while Schumann faced crucial moments. Loudon Park notes list specific players and scoring details from the Aug dates.
Fair Oaks A Surprise At Lake Erie Trotting Meet
Fair Oaks wins three heats to conclude the Lake Erie Trotting Association meet open Tuesday at Gil City Pa. King Moore and Rock were favored in the 211 class pacing as Anita and Dostivilliers headline the 216 class pacing with multiple heat winners. Mamle Riley takes three straight 21s pacing with Black Dart and Allie Mack also placing as the meet closes amid cool, slow track conditions.
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Gil City
Lake Erie
King Moore
Rock
Fair Oaks
King Moors
Rock C
Hock
Return Match Planned For May Queen Pace Race
J J Ckeefe, informed by Alex Davis of Brightwood Dring Club, eyes a return race for pacing mare May Queen against Li K 18 with $1000 stakes. O Keefe may accept a rematch for a stake not less than the prior amount, likely on Labor Day under previous conditions with owners driving.
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J J Ckeefe
Alex Davis
Brightwood Dring Club
J K
May Queen
O’keefe
Goodacre
Indians Lose Again At Athletic Park In Hagerstown
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Aug. A 9 to 2 defeat of the Nebraska Indians by Hagerstown in a well attended game. Bill Ray his three-run homer started the scoring in the first inning. Shiner pitched well outside one inning. Sylva batted and Batchell made a two-base hit. An injury occurred when a spectator fell from a willow tree.
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Washington
Portsmouth
Stohr
Roanokes
Roanoke
Hamilton
Lawrence Es
Lohr
Toner Jb
Renoirs Cf
Ao Seuracer
Oo Ing
Ao Billet If
Hester St
Gulhoen
McGhue
Galmeer
Ol Painter U
Brennan Rt
Shaffr
Wadleigh
McMahon
Hamil
Kunkle
Tolaia
Bill
Lawrence Ellet Gunfreen
Gnadinger Wadlaigh King
Hessler
Stour
Gnadinger
Wadleigh and Stohr
Gulleen
Lawrence
Brennan and
Balla
Sohr
Mr Mace
Gare
O'm Ronn
Brid
Algiene Sp
Juckenn
Warrer
Reinhart
Ryan O
Liltogee
Norfolk
Dwards
Warner Powall
Weg
Ryan Yarned Cums
Panville
Riges
Doyle
Reinhart Fenn
Boyle
Warner
Henn Téwards
Powell
Jackson
Danvile
Bells
Om Kline
Elfinger
Kine
Eliager
Kline
Russel
Byron
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Athletic Park
Nebraska Indians
Shiner
Indians
Bill Ray
Sylva
Batchell
Pieiss
Kay
Grant Coggine
Luhn
Harry Gickler
Pigeon
Ragsdale
Messra McAfan
Brown
Leesburg Wins Shutout Over Aldie in Baseball Toss
Leesburg, Virginia defeated Aldie 6 to 2 in a late summer baseball game. Jackson pitched superbly, recording 18 strikeouts, the year’s best, as Leesburg pulled away with timely hitting and speed on the bases. Alexander, Whitmore, and Littlejohn stood out on offense for Leesburg, while Aldie managed late rallies without overcoming the early deficit.
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Washington Post
Leesburg
Aldie
Jackson
Leesburg AB
Aldie Abhort Lyiite
Aglow Ap
Hopa If Foo
Uambe
Nwowinking Es
Catonsh Seti Aexander
Umunt
Jackson Pi
Inttobach
Littlejohn
Newton Cf
Olteh
Wise
Kicvell
Jackson Rfs
uSaher
Whitmore
ClBeuvers
Fotals
Aldio
Aune
Jynn Alexander
Viret
Bales
Beavers
Alexander
Hi —Littlelahm
Jenkins
Beavere
Peters Wins Tennis Finals In Mid West Tournament
Peters of Chicago defeated Sherman of Kansas City in straight sets 6 2 6 4 6 4 to win the final round of the Mid West tournament in Omaha Nebraska on August 20. G A Mc Michaels won the Nebkasha cup for outside Omaha players. Dr Blatherwyck and Cuthbert Potter faced off to determine who enters the championship round with Peters.
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Chicago
Sherman
Draight
Omaha
Nebr
Middle West
Peters
Kansas City
G A McMichaels
Stings
Northwestern University
Blatherwyck
Towa
Cuthbert Potter
White Sox Secure Infielder Zeider Sold to Chicago
San Francisco reported Aug 20 that Rollie Zeider, the San Francisco shortstop, has been sold to the Chicago White Sox for delivery in the spring. Zeider is to be traded in a three-player deal involving prominent California players.
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Brighton
San Francisco
Cal
Rollie
Zeider
Chicago White
Galitornia”ius
Clothier Wins Three Set Battle Over Wright on Championship Courts
In a tense day on the championship courts Clothier defeated Irving C Wright in three straight sets. The elder Clothier and Wright traded holds and breaks with Wright struggling to gain a decisive edge. Analysis shows Clothier's steady serving and Wright's vulnerabilities led to the final 3 set win.
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RSF
CAMB
Wright Bae
Wright Service
Nem
Johnson Service
Johnson
Wright
Nets
Owe Johnson
Nets & Outs
Frederick W Mansfield
Irving C Wright
Wight
Clothier
C Wright
Tuird
Eazy IC Wright
Walcott to Fight Willie Lewis Then Retire
Special to The Washington Post Boston August 2 Walcott announces plan to fight Willie Lewis before the Armory bout to end his ring career He will retire sell all real estate in Boston and return to Barbadoes to live a quiet life He has about 150 in gilt edged assets from twelve years as a professional fighter and hopes to settle matters before year’s end.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Walcott
Willie Lewis
Armory
Barbardoes
America
Analostans Plan Shoot At Local Gun Club Exhibition
The Analostan Gun Club of its city plans an all afternoon shoot Saturday August 22 featuring renowned professional shooter Gemman of Aberdeen Massachusetts. The public and all shooters are invited to attend and participate. Grounds are reachable by H Street car to the new power station of the Washington Railway and Electric Company just north of that property on the Eastern branch of the Pyromac.
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Analostan
Chib
Ester Gemman
Aberdeen
Iic
Takong
H Street
Power Staton
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Nervine Touted As Nerve Tonic In Ad Claims
An old advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a splendid nerve tonic for tired women and nervous debility. Claims include soothing nerves and enabling refreshing sleep. Testimonial mentions relief from headaches and anxiety with a money back guarantee. The source cites Hamilton Missouri and Indianapolis style formatting.
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Miles
Hamilton
Miles Medical
Kikhart, Ind
Confederate End Reunion Plan for North Carolina Veterans Pension
The North Carolina Confederate veterans end reunion closed with a three mile parade. Thousands watched the long march, with a dozen carriages for the unable. Ruff Henderson, crippled by Civil War service, urged a plan to petition the legislature for annual pensions for all Confederate veterans regardless of wealth or health.
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Washington
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Confederate Veterans
Forty-eighth Regiment
Ruff Henderson
Wilkes County
Americans Held for Trial in Honduran Case
A dispatch from Minister Dodge at Salvador reports American citizen Lee Cannon was arrested by Honduran forces in Vaile and to be brought to Tegucigalpa for trial. Cannon, formerly police chief at San Miguel, fled to Honduras after being ordered to San Salvador on parole amid Hoy durap unrest.
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Lee Cannon
Department of Vaile
Dodge
Salvador
State Department
Alger
Tegucigalpa
Cannon
Choluteca
San Miguel
Hoydurap
San Salvador
Honduras
Obaldia Cabinet Plans Highlight Panama Election
Minister Squiers reports to the State Department on the August 20 Panama electoral college meeting to declare the result. Obaldia will name two cabinet ministers from his conservative party and three from the liberal party. Amador is reported in poor health and deemed unable to conduct office. If Amador retires or dies, Obaldia is likely to become president.
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Squiers
Panama
State Department
Jose Darmingo de Opaldia
Obaldia
Hbberal
Samera
Liberal Party
Amador
Inventions to test mail pouches on fast trains explored
A Postoffice Department commission in San Francisco will test eight devices aimed at throwing off and taking on mail bags from fast trains. The panel, including S M Gaines Fort Worth and Charles Rager Cincinnati, will evaluate strengths and weaknesses next week. The department opposes clerks submitting plans, noting patentees may profit if outsiders provide workable ideas.
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Postoffice Department
San Francisco
S& M Gaines
Fort Worth
Charles Rager
Cincinnati
TT M Robinson
Atlanta
H. McWade
New York
Pacific Coast
John W Hollyday
Hollydey
Leper Isabel Wardwell Returns to Los Angeles in Custody
Mrs Isabel Wardwell widow of Gen David K Wardwell, afflicted with leprosy, returned to Los Angeles last night by the Southern Pacific. Health officials met her train with an ambulance. She was locked in a compartment, taken to the county hospital, placed in the contagious ward, and showed signs of illness and mental disorder. Authorities doubt she escaped Arizona custody and say she was brought back by actions there.
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Los Angeles
Isabel Wardwell
David K Wardwell
T Southern Pacific
Dowers
Wardwell
Mia Wardwell
Arizona
Six arrested on liner as Hungarians reach Hoboken
Special in The Washington sve reports at Hoboken on Aug 2 seven Hungarians captured aboard the Deutschland are returned to Tillis Island pending departure for Hamburg. Police plan to hand them to Chicago Aug 20 for charges. Archery tournament results list Will H Thompson of The Seattle with 211 hits scoring 973 in the merchant robbery context. other top marks include Homer S Taylor and Col Robert Williams Jr.
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Sve
New York
Hoboken
Steamsiip Deutschland Todasik
Tillis Island
Hamburg
Chicago
Archery Association
Will H .Thompson
Seattle
West Hungary
Wilson to Seek Taylor and Pinley Repatriation for Trial
Governor Wilson agreed by August 2 to issue requisitions for the return from Indiana of former Governor Taylor and former Secretary of State Pinley to stand trial in Kentucky for alleged complicity in William Goebel’s murder. He favored bail release, but Commonwealth’s Attorney A. Robert Franklin will oppose bail if indicted for capital punishment, citing constitutional constraints.
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Frankfort
Wilson
Taylor
Pinley
Indiana
Wiliam Goebel
Robert Franklin
Taylor and
Finley
Accused Plumber Defrauding Gas Company By Tampering Meter
John T M Neumeyer a plumber of 515 H Street NE was arrested on a warrant for defrauding the Washington Gaslight Co by tampering with a gas meter at his home Detec tives O Dea and Evane took him into custody and he was locked up at the Ninth precinct The warrant alleges he disconnected the pipe to the meter and rearranged piping so gas flowed past the meter into the house lights Diver Charged With Embezzling From Baker Arthur Bell aged 96 also arrested by Central Office Detectives Cox and Berman for alleged embezzlement of $20 from John C Berg a baker of 2115 L Street NW
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H Street
O Dea
Evane
Washimaton Gaslight Company
Neumeier
M. J Armstrong
Neumeyer
John C Berg
L Street
Arthur Bell
Central Office
Cox and
Berman Bell Ia
Berg
Six Children Die in Fire at Colfax Ranch
Six children are dead and two badly burned after a fire at the H W Schutz ranch last night. The dead include three Schultz children and two Fox children. The parents were away harvesting while mothers attended a theater performance. The eldest Schultz girls tried to rescue the youngsters but had to drop the babies to escape.
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Colfax Walk
Aug
H W Schutz Ranch
Schultz
W W Fox
Post Popularity Contest Standings Revealed
Standings list shows competitors such as Mullin Marceron Keir Finnegan Donaldgor McCGiure and Brennar Smith among others. The dense roster includes Turner Handibee Bryan Riston Devine Newman Fenton Ar King Chai ts Hutchinson and more, with names like MacDonald Clark Townsend and Worden.
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Mullin
Marceron Keir Finnegan
Donaldgor McCgiure
J Brennar Smith
Turner
Bryan Riston
Devine
Newman Fenton
King
Chai
Ts Hutchinson
Zirkle
MacDonald
Lord Eee Clark
Rute
Townsend
Worden
Mayock
Fentress
Benner
Simon - Sanders
Cook Danahy Conner Bocock
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