Keene Scores a Double Victory at Empire City
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 with Mascarada and Pippin among the others in a 4 1/2 furlong event. Nimbus narrowly beat Roseben in the handicap as Torpellina and Mascarada trailed.
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Spee al
Washington Post
New York
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Empire City Track
Olf Vascarada
Footpad
Waker Field
Ds Xuise
J B Respess
Dick Welles
Teward Torpellina
Thad Mascatada
Disguise
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Sto Te
Mascarada
Kyrikara
Filly Afi to ta poised for Futurity at Bay race
Reports from Newark Avenue racing circles coinside with plans for Sheephead Futurity two weeks from Saturday. Trainer Tove backs Afi totna as a strong contender, while broader track news includes talk of diversions at Coney Island and statements from promoter Parsons about the Sheenshea meeting. Nimbus sets a world record and Roseben odds shift dramatically as betting heats up around the Bay. Bergen rides Gowan to victory earlier, drawing note as son of famed jockey Marty Bergen.
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Ty Caltomta
Viifernia
Nimbus
Onsial
Dave Johnson
Rossben
Roseben
Laentom
McGrath
Fuake
Rosehén
Garner
Matt J Winn
RESULTS AT FORT ERIE RACES SUMMARY
Race results from Fort Erie show Tenorette winning the five furlong opener at 8 to 1, with Anna L Daler second and Dearie third. Multiple races follow for different age groups and distances, listing winners, placings, and participating horses such as Hoyl Grand Duke Giles and Warne Griswell, with various odds and times noted.
Empire City Racing Entries Show Mixed Card and Prices
A crowded program lists multiple race events with entries for two year olds and older, including favored runners like Monocle, Alaskan, and Golden Shore across distances from five to eight furlongs. The card also features a midsummer stakes for eight year olds and up, handicap and selling races, with listed weights and bidders such as George G Hall, Laughing Free, Royal Copty, and Glory figures.
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Billy Bodener
Westmore
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Yankee
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Okemte
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Harrigin
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Trois Temp
Garland
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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 Yonkers. He carried 1172 dollars in cash and six checks totaling 1010 dollars payable to unknown names. checks bore initials with space for a name. Adolph Braver and his brother Marlin were also arrested on a warrant issued by Judge Beall Yonkers, bailed to appear in court tomorrow.
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Empire City
Joseph Russell
California
Russell
New York
Heoror
Adolph Braver
Marlin
Forly
Beall
Yonkers
Fred H DeBre
Bicyclists Set World Records at Salt Air Night
In an unpaced Salt Air event last night amateurs lowered the three quarter mile world record with P Lawrence finishing in 12 35. A half mile open pro race saw A J Clarke beat Frank Kramer’s mark by five seconds, clocking 64 1bs. James Jimmell of sixeman a was jailed three months after assaulting Jesse Mitchell at 231 1 Street northwest near the baseball park.
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J Clarke
Frank Kramer
James Jimmell
Siexamana
Jesse Mitchell
Alceste the Brown Trotting Mare Dies After Wins
Decided 18 straight heats at Hudson River Driving Park with Alceste the Brown Trotting Mare among the winners. Attendance about 2500, gate receipts lag last year due to no betting. $9600 pool-commission loss will not be recouped. Alceste, 5, valued at $10,000, owned by Stambaugh Brothers of Floatingstone Ohio, driven by Ed Geers, died from bowel inflammation. Margaret O trotted prettily. Jonn A led early pace in two heats but faltered later. The Dutchess stake saw Jerry B held safe as Fred D bid, and Hedgewood Borch, Black Tork, and Baron Grattan recorded notable performances. Overall summaries listed multiple pace and trotting heats.
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Titer
Races at Easton Highlight Talbot County Fair Day
The Washington Post reports a record crowd of 14 000 to 15 000 at the Easton fairgrounds for the Talbot County Far Association meet. Three races plus an unfinished road cart race drew strong entries with Nellie, Helene, and My Shady Bell among notable contenders, amid a bustling program and lively competition.
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Lynchburg Blanked In Richmond Victory
Richmond defeated Lynchburg 8 to 2 with late rallies in seventh and eighth frames. Schumann allowed critical hits as Sparks and teammates held Lynchburg’s offense in check. Multiple players contributed for Richmond including Sandherr and Byrd with key hits and defensive plays shaping the outcome.
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Fair Oaks a Surprise at Lake Erie Trotting Meet
Gil City Pa Aug 20 Fair Oaks wins three heats to seize the lead pacing event at the Lake Erie Trotting Association meeting opening Tuesday Weather cool track slow King Moore and Rock were favorites The field carried off the money with Fair Oaks taking the fifth sixth and seventh heats and race King Moors second Rock C third Best time 241% by Hock C 215 class pacing purse 100 Anita won sec ond third and fourth heats and race Dan Wood second Gakland Sop third Beat time 245% by Anita 216 class Trotting purse 400 Dassie Villers won second third and fourth heats David second Zaphronia third Best time 2 16% Dostivilliers 21 class pacing purse 400 Mamie Riley won in three straight heats Black Dart second Allie Mack third Best time 2 15
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Rock
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Hock
Plan for Return Match Race May Queen and Li K 18
J J Keefe informed by Alex Davis manager of Brightwood Dring Club of a return match for pacing mare May Queen with Li K 18. Stake at least 1000 dollars, owners to drive, likely on Labor Day under same conditions as the previous race.
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Alex Davis
Brightwood Dring Club
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May Queen
O’keefe
Goodacre
Indians Lose an Afternoon to Hagerstown Nine
In a well played game before a record crowd at Athletic Park Hagerstown defeated the Nebraska Indians 9 to 2. Shiner held the Indians in check except for one inning when four hits aided a rally. Big Bill Ray started the scoring with a first inning homer driving in three. Sylva was knocked out after the second inning due to errors that produced two runs. Pieiss struggled with an ankle sprain as Kay and Grant Coggine contributed key plays. An observer fell from a willow tree and was injured when the branch broke.
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Athletic Park
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Grant Coggine
Luhn
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Brown
Leesburg shuts out Aldie 6 to 2 in Aug 22 game
Leesburg pitcher Jackson fans 18 as Leesburg beats Aldie 6 to 2 on August 22 in Leesburg. Alexander Whitmore and Littlejohn stand out with multiple hits while Aldie struggles defensively. The shutout marks Leesburg's third in a row and showcases Jackson's dominant pitching and base speed.
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Peters Wins Tennis Finals In Midwestern Tourney
In Omaha Nebraska August 20 Peters of Chicago defeated Sherman of Kansas City in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-4 to win the final of the Midwestern tournament. G A Mc Michaels of Stings Chicago won the Nebkasha Cup for players outside Omaha. Dr Blatherwyck from Iowa and Cuthbert Potter of Omaha faced off to determine who would enter the championship round with Peters.
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Towa
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White Sox Acquire Infielder Zeider in Trade
San Francisco reports Rollie Zeider, the Giants shortstop, has agreed to be sold to the Chicago White Sox for delivery in the spring. The deal includes sending three players to California in the next season.
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Clothier Triumphs Over Wright in Three Set Tennis Match
The long duel between Clothier and the younger Irving C Wright ends with Clothier winning in three straight sets. Wright shows mixed form, with Clothier narrowly overcoming in a tight contest on the championship courts.
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Walcott to retire after pending bout and move to Barbadoes
Special to The Washington Post reports that Sam Walcott plans his last fight against Willie Lewis before Armory crowds. He will retire after the bout, sell all Boston real estate, and return to Barbadoes to live quietly, aiming to leave America before year’s end.
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Analostans Plan Shoot At Local Gun Club Exhibition
The Analostans Gun Club announces an all afternoon shooting exhibition on Saturday August 22 featuring Gemman of Aberdeen Massachusetts a leading professional marksman. Public shooters are invited to attend and participate. Grounds accessible via H Street car to the new power station of the Washington Railway and Electric Company north of their property on the Eastern branch of the Pyromac.
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Nervine Tonic Promises Relief for Overwork and Nerves
An old advert claims Dr Miles Nervine calms tired women and nervous debility. It touts soothing effects, refreshed sleep, and body restoration. A testimonial from Hamilton Missouri praises the medicine for calming nerves and aiding rest, with a money back guarantee.
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Confederates End Reunion Plan for North Carolina Veterans Pension
The North Carolina Confederate veterans annual reunion closed with a long parade watched by thousands. Ruff Henderson of Wilkes county urged a plan to lobby the legislature for a law granting every Confederate veteran an annual pension, regardless of wealth or health. Nearby, a crowd on the courthouse square heard the proposal, then many veterans returned to their homes. In Salisbury, Tomlinson, a 58-year-old Confederate veteran, was seriously injured after falling from a southbound train near Linwood Davidson County while en route from Winston-Salem to the reunion.
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Wilkes County
Americans Held for Trial After Honduran Arrest
Lee Cannon an American citizen was captured by Honduran forces in Vaile department and sent to Cholu teca for trial Consul Alger at Tegucigalpa reported the arrest to Minister Dodge in Salvador who said Cannon previously served as chief of police at San Miguel and fled to Honduras instead of returning to San Salvador on parole during Hoy durap unrest.
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Salvador
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Obaldia cabinet plans and Panama election note
Minister Squiers in Panama informs the State Department about the August 20 electoral college meeting that will declare President Jose Darmingo de Opaldia elected. Obaldia will pick two cabinet ministers from his conservative party and three from the liberal party. Dr Amador is reported in bad health and unable to govern. if retirement or death occurs Obaldia would assume the presidency.
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Inventions to speed mail bag handling on trains
A Postoffice Department commission in San Francisco will test new devices for throwing off and taking on mail bags from fast trains next week. The panel includes S M Gaines of Fort Worth and others from Cincinnati Atlanta and New York. The department has resisted patents profits for clerks, prompting debate over whether government staff should contribute ideas.
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Fort Worth
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Cincinnati
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Leper Isabel Wardwell Returns to Los Angeles by Train
Mrs Isabel Wardwell widow of Gen David K Wardwell afflicted with leprosy arrived in Los Angeles on a Southern Pacific train. Health officials had word and an ambulance met the train. She was found locked in a compartment and taken to the contagious ward of the county hospital by two attendants. She showed signs of poor health and possible mental disturbance. Authorities do not believe Arizona custody escaped.
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Arrests and assault headline from steamship incident
Six men described as Hungarians were captured near Hoboken and returned to Ellis Island, to await departure for Hamburg. The incident paralleled an archery tournament where Will H. Thompson of Seattle posted a 973 score, the national dual York round record, with top scorers including Homer S Taylor of Chicago and Col Robert Williams Jr of Washington, DC.
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Wilison to Ask for Taylor in Goebel Murder Case
Frankfort by Aug 2 Gov Wilson replied to questions that requisitions would be issued for the return of former Gov Taylor and former Secretary of State Pinley from Indiana to stand trial for alleged complicity in the Goebel murder. He said he would insist on bail, but Commonwealths Attorney A Robert Franklin will oppose any bail motion as the constitution bars release for those indicted for capital punishment.
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Accused Plumber in Gas Meter Tampering Case
John T M Neumeyer a plumber of 515 H street northeast was arrested yesterday by Detectives O Dea and Evane on a charge of defrauding the Washington Gaslight Company by tampering with a gas meter at his home He was taken into custody on a warrant sworn by M J Armstrong a meter inspector The warrant alleges he disconnected the pipe to the meter and rerouted piping so gas flowed past the meter into the house lights He was locked up at the Ninth precinct. Diver Charged With Embezzling. Arthur Bell 96, a baker of 2115 L street northwest, was arrested yesterday by Central Office Detectives Cox and Berman on embezzlement of $20 from Berg. Bell is alleged to have collected and retained Manning's accounts while employed as driver by Berg.
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Six Children Dead in Colfax Fire at Schutz Ranch
A deadly Colfax fire at the Schutz ranch killed six children and seriously burned two others whose recovery is doubtful. The victims were partly Schultz children and two were Fox children. the parents were away harvesting while mothers attended a theater performance. The two eldest Schultz girls tried to rescue the youngsters but had to drop the babies to escape.
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Popularity Contest Standings Reported With Expanded Field
The Post lists standings for a popularity contest featuring numerous competitors including Mullin Marceron Keir Finnegan Donaldgor McCGiure and Brennar Smith among many others. The roster shows broad participation with several regional names and a long tail of entrants.
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