Keene Wins Two Races At Empire City Track
James R Keene claimed a double at Empire City with his two-year-olds Vascarada and Footpad in the Wake field Stakes. Footpad beat Dick Roller by a length and a half over 4 1/2 furlongs, while Mascarada led early but faded, finishing second. Nimbus won the handicap for older horses, with Roseben close behind.
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Spee al
Washington Post
New York
James R Keene
Empire City Track
Olf Vascarada
Footpad
Waker Field
Ds Xuise
J B Respess
Dick Roller
Dick Welles
Teward Torpellina
Thad Mascatada
Disguise
Rhodes Wa
Pippin
Sto Te
Mascarada
Kyrikara
Nimbus
Roseben
Anish
Ambus
Garner
Notter
Lie Rialto
Lim
Ellig Mares
Peidings
Gowan
Yosen
Ronnie Bard
Ram Boor
Hk Bugay
Andy Tod
Geenhoe
FAST FUTURITY FILLY AT SHEEPHEAD RACE INTERESTS RUNNER
Report covers a filly named Afi tonta in the Futurity at Sheephead two weeks from Saturday, with expectations of a strong performance by trainer Tove. Also notes controversy over diverters at Coney Island, a potential sale of Brighton track, and Nimbus setting a world record rides amid betting turmoil.
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Newark Ave
Ers
Afitonta
Results at Fort Erie First Race and Week’s Card
Results from Fort Erie show Tenorette Powers 8 to 1 winning the five furlong opener with Anna L Daler second and Dearie third after Splendida’s disqualification. The card lists multiple races with winners and notable finishes including Geriymence Hoyl Grand Duke A and Giles in subsequent stakes.
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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
Empire City racing entries for today at multiple tracks
Entries list for 10 races featuring two year olds to older horses across sprints and routes. Notable names include Monocle M5, Royal Cippy, Lady Karma, Belle Strame, Ga land Merico, and Old Honesty in various purses and handicaps. Races cover five to eight furlongs, one mile, and 11 1/6 miles, with odds and weights noted for several entrants.
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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
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
Hank
Scanning
Wiorlote
Mies Crittenden
Boadicez
Palaieter
Woothy Webb
Hampton Beau
Cace
Ylandicap
Carol
Dansette
Don Alberta
Vasante
Ormar i
Montbert
Herold Hall
Mary Hall
Arrest Two Bookies at Empire City Track Yonkers
Detectives arrested Joseph Russell a California bookmaker at Empire City track in Yonkers. Russell had 1172 dollars in cash and six checks totaling 1010 dollars on his person. Adolph Braver and his brother Marlin were also arrested on a Yonkers warrant based on a deposition by Fred H DeBre. All 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 Race
In an unpaced Salt Air event last night, amateur riders set a world best for the three quarter mile with P Lawrence clocking 1 minute 23.35 seconds. A J Clarke toped Frank Kramer in a half mile open professional race, finishing in 1 minute 64.5 seconds. James Jimmell and incident at 231 1 Street NW led to a jail sentence for three months 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 Mare Dies After Grand Circuit Meet
At Hudson River Driving Park Poughkeepsie Aug 2 Alceste the brown trotting mare died today from bowel inflammation after winning two heats in the 2:28 trot. Owned by Stambaugh Brothers of Floatingstone Ohio and driven by Ed Geers, the 5 year old was valued at $10,000. The meeting drew about 2500 spectators with gate receipts near last year despite no betting. Margaret O trotted a fine race. Tieden and Hoy won the 4 pace. John A caused early breaks but led the pace. Jerry B led the Dutchess stake but Fred D bid in vain for the first heat.
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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
Easton races draw record crowd at Talbot County meet
The Washington Post reports a crowd between 14 000 and 15 000 attended Easton’s big Far Association meet. Three races plus an unfinished road cart event highlighted the card with Nellie and other horses contesting purses. Time details and lineups feature several jockeys and horses across pacing and trotting 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
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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 defeats Lynchburg in lone league game
Richmond wins 7 to 5 over Lynchburg as bunched hits in late innings secure the victory. Schumann allowed key runs while Sparks kept the game tight, with notable performances from Kavzie, Schumann, and Sandherr for Richmond.
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Washington
Richmond
Lynchburg
Schumann
Jal
Lynchburg AB
Akab
Slinson
Sendherr Sa
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Ratnam Rf
O'Kneeney
Wellace If
Sidler If
Palick
Wentlake
Ohwrann
Fachmond
Lynchbur
Hanzler
Sandherr Larned
Richmone
Vichimond
OW Spars
Sparks
Liuann
Sandherr
Byrd Saer
Wallace
Rowan
Kavzie
Lipe Taon
Kanzler
Hooker
Mesers Hennager
McKeever
Hous
Fair Oaks A Surprise At Lake Erie Trotting Meet
Gil City Pa Aug 20 Fair Oaks wins three heats to dominate the Lake Erie Trotting Association meeting opening Tuesday Cool weather and a slow track marked the day The feature pacing finals saw Fair Oaks take the top spots in heats One through Three with King Moore and Rock in pursuit Racing totals include Anita and Mamie Riley posting wins in multiple heats and Dostivilliers anchoring the trotting section as top times reach 2 16% in the pacing divisions
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Gil City
Lake Erie
King Moore
Rock
Fair Oaks
King Moors
Rock C
Hock
Plan for Rematch Race Involving May Queen Mare
J J Keefe and Alex Davis discuss a return match for the pacing mare May Queen with Li K 18. Stake discussions target $1000 per side, with Mr O Keefe willing to enter if stakes are not less than a specified amount. Likely Labor Day race under prior conditions, owners to drive.
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J J Ckeefe
Alex Davis
Brightwood Dring Club
J K
May Queen
O’keefe
Goodacre
Indians Lose Another to Hagerstown in Thick Crowd
In a well played afternoon game at Athletic Park Hagerstown defeated the Nebraska Indians 9 to 2. Shiner mastered the Indians, while Big Bill Ray sparked the locals with a first inning homer that drove in three. Sylva left early with an injury and Batchell delivered a two-base hit in his first at bat after replacing Pieiss. A spectator fell from a willow tree, sustaining a serious injury as the branch gave way.
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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 Shut Out Aldie 6-2 In Home Tilt
Leesburg blanks Aldie 6 to 2 at Leesburg. Jackson paces win with 18 strikeouts and strong baserunning. Aldie struggles with multiple errors and no late rally as Leesburg takes third straight shutout despite scattered hits from both sides.
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Leesburg
Jackson
Peters Wins Tennis Finals In Midwest Tournament
Peters of Chicago defeated Sherman of Kansas City in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-4 in the final round at Omaha Nebraska on August 20. The Nebrasha Cup went to G A Mc Michaels of Stings, former Northwestern University champion in Chicago. Dr Blatherwyck of Iowa and Cuthbert Potter of Omaha played to determine who enters the championship round with Peters.
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Sherman
Draight
Omaha
Nebr
Middle West
Peters
Kansas City
G A McMichaels
Stings
Northwestern University
Blatherwyck
Towa
Cuthbert Potter
White Sox Secure Infielder Zeider Sale
San Francisco reports Rollie Zeider, the San Francisco shortstop, has been sold to the Chicago White Sox for delivery in the spring, with Zeider agreeing to play for Chicago next season. The deal involves three California men and marks a major roster move for the White Sox.
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San Francisco
Cal
Rollie
Zeider
Chicago White
Galitornia”ius
Wright and Clothier battle on championship courts in three sets
The Washington Post reports a tight match where Wright and Clothier clash for top Inter national ranking. Clothier defeats Wright in three close sets as the elder player edges the younger, with Johnson also pushing Wright in earlier play.
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Johnson
Wright
Washington Post
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RSF
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Wright Bae
Wright Service
Nem
Johnson Service
Nets
Owe Johnson
Nets & Outs
Frederick W Mansfield
Irving C Wright
Wight
Clothier
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Tuird
Eazy IC Wright
Walcott Announces Last Fight Before Retirement
Welterweight champion Samuel Walcott revealed plans to fight Willie Lewis next in Boston and then retire. He intends to sell all Boston real estate, leave America by year end, and return to Barbadoes to live quietly, having saved about $150 in gilt edged assets from twelve years as a pugilist.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Walcott
Willie Lewis
Armory
Barbardoes
America
Analostans Gun Club Plans Saturday Exhibition
The Analostans Gun Club of its city plans an all afternoon shoot on Saturday August 22 with famed marksman Gemman of Aberdeen Massachusetts to attend and exhibit His shooting promises to attract many shooters The grounds are near the new power station of the Washington Railway and Electric Company accessible by H Street car to the Eastern branch area.
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Analostan
Chib
Ester Gemman
Aberdeen
Iic
Takong
H Street
Power Staton
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Tired Women Nerve Health Remedy Ad Preview
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a splendid nerve tonic for women sensitive to worry and overwork. It claims to soothe nerves, promote refreshing sleep, and restore energy, with testimonials praising its effectiveness and a money back guarantee, from a Hamilton Missouri line.
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Miles
Hamilton
Miles Medical
Kikhart, Ind
Confed veterans plan pension push after North Carolina reunion
The North Carolina Confederate veterans closed their annual reunion in Winston-Salem with a three mile parade in 35 minutes. Ruff Henderson of Wilkes County urged a bill for a universal annual pension for Confederate veterans, approved by the crowd. Meanwhile a boy named Tomlinson, five, fell from a train near Linwood and was hospitalized in Salisbury with serious injuries.
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Washington
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Confederate Veterans
Forty-eighth Regiment
Ruff Henderson
Wilkes County
Americans Held for Trial in Honduran Arrest Case
The arrest of Lee Cannon, an American, was confirmed by Minister Dodge in Salvador. Consul Alger at Tegucigalpa reported Cannon would be brought to Tegucigalpa, but he was sent to Choluteca for trial. Dodge had not heard from Cannon and could not confirm citizenship status. Cannon, formerly San Miguel police chief, fled to Honduras after being ordered to San Salvador on parole during Hoydurapa unrest.
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Salvador
State Department
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Tegucigalpa
Cannon
Choluteca
San Miguel
Hoydurap
San Salvador
Honduras
Obaldia Cabinet Plans and Panama Vote on August 20
Minister Squiers reports Panama electoral college will meet August 20 to declare the result. Obaldia won unanimous provincial votes and the college. Samera says two cabinet ministers will come from Obaldia’s conservative party and three from the liberal party. Dr Amador’s health is serious. if retirement occurs Obaldia would assume the presidency.
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Squiers
Panama
State Department
Jose Darmingo de Opaldia
Obaldia
Hbberal
Samera
Liberal Party
Amador
Inventions to speed mail bag handling on trains
A Postoffice Department commission in San Francisco will test new devices next week for throwing off and taking on mail bags on fast trains. The panel includes Gaines Fort Worth Rager Cincinnati Robinson Atlanta and McWade New York with eight devices reviewed so far and no verdict yet.
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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, was brought to Los Angeles last night by the Southern Pacific. An ambulance met the train and she was placed in the contagious ward after two hospital attendants took charge. Authorities doubt she escaped Arizona custody and say she was sent back by their action.
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Los Angeles
Isabel Wardwell
David K Wardwell
T Southern Pacific
Dowers
Wardwell
Mia Wardwell
Arizona
Six Argued On Liner and Local Archer Beaten
Six Hungarian men described as the most desperate band sought safety in New York and were shipped to Tillis Island pending departure of the vessel for Hamburg. They will be turned over to Chicago authorities on August 20 to answer charges. The report also notes a national archery tournament won by Will H. Thompson of The with a score of 973. Other top scores include Homer S. Taylor and Col Robert Williams Jr.
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Sve
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Hoboken
Steamsiip Deutschland Todasik
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Chicago
Archery Association
Will H .Thompson
Seattle
West Hungary
Wilson to Seek Taylor Repatriation for Goebel Murder Trial
Governor Wilson announced by August 2 he will issue requisitions to bring former governor Taylor and former secretary of state Pinley from Indiana to stand trial in Kentucky for alleged complicity in William Goebel's murder. He favors bail for them, while Commonwealths Attorney A Robert Franklin vows to oppose bail, citing that capital punishment defendants cannot be released.
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Wilson
Taylor
Pinley
Indiana
Wiliam Goebel
Robert Franklin
Taylor and
Finley
Accused by Gas Company Fraud Case Involving Meter Tampering
John T M Neumeyer a plumber of 515 H Street NE was arrested on a warrant sworn by meter inspector M J Armstrong for defrauding the Washington Gaslight Company by tampering with a gas meter. He allegedly disconnected the gas line and re arranged piping to divert gas past the meter into house circuits. Neumeyer was placed in custody at the Ninth precinct. Arthur Bell 96, a baker of 2115 L Street NW, was arrested on embezzlement charges for allegedly collecting and retaining manship accounts while employed as driver by Berg.
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H Street
O Dea
Evane
Washimaton Gaslight Company
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M. J Armstrong
Neumeyer
John C Berg
L Street
Arthur Bell
Central Office
Cox and
Berman Bell Ia
Berg
Six Children Die in Colfax Ranch Fire
Six children dead and two seriously burned at the H W Schutz ranch after a blaze destroyed the home last night. Two of the deceased are Schultz children, the others are W W Fox’s, a brother in law. Harvesting kept the men away while mothers attended a theater performance. The two Schultz girls tried to rescue the youngsters but had to drop the babies to escape.
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W W Fox
Standings of Post Popularity Contest Entrants
The list shows competitors in the Post popularity contest with over 500 entries including Mullin Marceron Keir Finnegan Donaldgor McCGiure Brennar Smith Turner Handibee Bryan Riston Devine Newman Fenton King Hutchinson Zirkle MacDonald Lord Clark Townsend Worden Mayock Fentress Benner Simon Sanders Cook Danahy Conner Bocock Davis and others. The article notes rankings and participant names across regions with various aliases and spellings.
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Donaldgor McCgiure
J Brennar Smith
Turner
Bryan Riston
Devine
Newman Fenton
King
Chai
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Fentress
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Simon - Sanders
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