Rockville Fair Opens with Large Crowd at 53rd Exhibit
At the fifty third Montgomery County Agricultural Society show in Rockville on August 21, crowds gathered as the gates opened. Exhibits include registered Holsteins and Devons from Maryland and Pennsylvania breeders, a strong poultry display, and varied farm products. Cattle from A. S. Worden of Frederick and Albert G. J. Fields drew attention as the fair filled to capacity, with crowds and bands enhancing the opening day. A grand cavalcade and anticipated attendance by Gov. Warfield, Sen. Rayvier, and other officials were hoped for the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
Jerseys
Washington Post
Rockville
Sthem
Woodsboro
Montgomery County
A. $. Worden
Frederick County
Devens
Albert G. J. Fields
J. H. Mehring
Littlestown
G& Hoke
Sprine Forge
Pas
M G. Mimick
Carlisle
William Kilgour
Fair Management
Rayvier
Frank Nd
Montague
Virginia
Warfield
Seny
Little Cita's Heat Race At Rocksite Falls Short
In Rocksite Michigan on Aug 24 the fall racing card opened with two running events a five furlong and a nine furlong heat race plus a two furlong dash. Seven horses showed strong at the post with Gunstein winning the dash as McPonse and Can chased. Little Cita captured the half mile heat with Seageia second and Juvenaga third. The final betting set for this event listed Golden and Lulu Tart not paid and sent to the stable with fines pending. Jockeys were fined three dollars each for a flubbed start. The judges were Washington officials W. W. Finteninson John H. Gheen Lee Offutt and David A. Wartight. The five furlong purse carried 125 dollars and the half mile heat 100 dollars. Little Cita won with Seageia second and Juvenaga third. The 240 trot and pace for county horses was postponed and substituted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syeelat
Washington Post
Rocksite
Gunstein
McPonse
End Stamer Hotchinson
Pas Thonce
Bette
Golden
Lulu
W. W. Finteninson
Wastington
Actef
Sitrier
John H. Gheen
Washington
Lee Offutt
David A. Wartieht
Rockville
Sammut
Runni Gunso
Ster
Sullivan
MacFousa
Congress
Carrie Graham
Miso Tan
Rockville Beats Kensington in County League Game 7 to 2
In Rockville Maryland on Aug 21 the Rockville Kensington County League game ended 7 to 2 with Rockville exhibiting stronger fielding and pitching by Herbert of the Commerce and Labor team of Washington. Rockville outplayed Kensington in defense as the score by innings and lineup were listed. Meanwhile Terre Haute reports pitcher Joe Doyle sold to the New York American League for about 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siviclai
Washington Post
Rockville
Herbert
Commerce and Labor
Washington
Krousee
Kensington
Joe Doyle
Terre Haute
Ind
Wheeling
New York
Petition in Bankruptcy Seeks McQuade Declared Bankrupt
Pittsburg Aug 2 H G Murray Receiver of the Delmont National Bank which failed months ago filed a creditors petition in U S District Court asking that Joseph R McQuade the missing president be declared bankrupt Receivers Murray says claims unpaid on promissory notes totaling 512,201 McQuade is thought to be in Mexico United States District Attorney John L Dunkle said government may take action later
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Pittsburg Bank
Pittsburg
H. G Murray
Delmont National Hack
Ted
United States District Court
Joseph R. McQuade
Murray
McQuade
Mexico
United States
John L. Dunkle
Delmont
Berryville Horse Show Opens with 3500 Attend Hunt Classes
Berryville Virginia August 21 The sixth annual Berryville horse show opened with a crowd of about 3500. Highlights include popular hunting classes and a steeplechase contested by Southwest and Fearless, with Southwest winning. Numerous prize divisions cover heavy draft, harness, park saddle, and hunters, with top mounts like Royal Regent and Grand Marshal earning ribbons.
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Berryville
Berryvillé
M. H. Henderson
F. W. Okie
Southwest
Fearless
Fire
King Carter
Carter Hall Stock Farm
Bae
Miles Mary Cloge
T. Je
Claag
Ught
Columbia
Cerro
A. We S Breanabies
J. W. Cerlfvio
Good
J. W. Bell
ae—Heney
Hcores
Mulligan
Accon Tuark
Mulligen
H.W. Shepperd
Moud
Bells
Nancy
Ware
Fanny
O. J. Hordesby
Tom
J. M. HL
Claggett
Mrs
FL. Wheats
Beinut
Charles E. Clapp
May
Sally
Wilson
Columbus Carroll
W. W. McDonald
John M. Carliam
Royal Regent
A. R. Howard
Ferringtat Birnibel
Charles E.clapp
Doctor Hex
Sparking Bishop
H. C . Warden
Jublant
F. W. Olle
Reliance
Theaks Stock Farm
Mulliganz
Dick Bess
Charles B. Clapp
Cass
Gentlemen's Park
Firet
Irish Rose
Oaky Stock Farm
Oki
Lightning Bug
W. Bayne
Jack Tar
The
Oaks Stock Farm
Olas
Clarke County
Janes TL Morgan
D. H. Henderson
Suds
G. Butler
Bowles’ Bros
Luzon
B. P. Lippitt
Cres
Indias Tier
Marshall
David’ Duntop
Oaks
Claga
King Edward
A. D. Bronner
Keswick
Parm I
Grand
Okte
Clees
Bounce
G. Muliiken
Gentlemen’s Park Saddle
Wirst
Jubi
W. Oko
David Dunlap
Kentucky Dew
J. M. H. Glaggett
Income
C. Mulliken
Winks
Henry G. Plasier
Torrington Bounibel
Cherles B. Clapp
A Trose
R. B. Lawson, Jr
B. Bailey
A ‘B. Tucker
Royal Agent
Hinia
Henry &. Plaster
Flower of Denmark
James X
Oklo
Edward
U. D. Tanner
David Grey
Confidence
David Dunlop
C. C Safle
Feurlers
E. B
Narness
Rich
Plainfield Horse Show Leads Summer Social Scene
The annual Plainfield horse show drew attendees from New York Baltimore Washington Richmond and Norfolk with notable figures including Louis E. Waring president of the event, and guests from multiple states. The hunter classes featured entrants such as Charles Swart Edward Barker and Dr Collins serving as the veterinarian. The event, held Monday night, stood out as the leading social affair of the summer.
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Ard Stericker
Louis E. Waring
Plainfield
Akron suit seeks injunction over cereal firm stock transfer
An injunction suit filed in Akron against Chicago and Cleveland directors of the American Cereal Company seeks to stop transferring company stock to the Quaker Oats Company for a nationwide cereal consolidation. The suit, filed by Carl R. Genter of New York, alleges directors sought to influence Ohio's legislature to amend corporate sale laws to require three fourths board approval. A temporary injunction was granted by Judge Pardes.
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Akron
Chicago
Cleveland
American Cereal Company
Quaker Qats Company
Ohio
Carl R. Genter
New York
Pardes
Hotels Names From Various Cities Listed
A long list of guests and affiliations appears by city, including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond California Georgia Indiana Iowa Kentucky Massachusetts Missouri New Jersey Ohio Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia and United States Navy. The column records many individuals with hotel affiliations such as Regent Willard National and St James, with names like Strickland Stell Megraw Tachau and others, spanning multiple states and cities.
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Baltimore
Regent
D. Stell
Arlington
A. B. Megraw
National
He Soles
J. L. Templeman
James
H. R. Deunle
Raleigh
Doston
Ite
New Winard
Stone
Charlie
Heapes
Mayne Kelly
Jana K. McKelvie
James W. McKelvie
St. James
Warren Brooks
Loudis
W. Wilbert
Wits
PF. B. Zopty
John B
Mew Calmont
Reteigh
Richmond
Bistrice V. Craft
New Willard
Caliornia
Lewis W. Andrews
Wilco
Los Angeles
W. V. Eberir
San Francisco
Ebbitt
W. M. Gardiner
Rigg
F. W. Kokstrom
Dan Francisco
Baloiga
Iors
Georgia
J. D. Ruden
Atlanta
Nat Tional
Mire
CC. Shepperman
Mies
Mary C. Sheppercan
Athens
St. Jaten
Indiana
R. V. Ditmar
van Rigga
B. F.jocobaon
Hobart
Iowa
G. Ik Harts
Avife
Des Motney
Natonal Ae
Kentucky
Mtra
Davis
Migs
Lil. Davis
W. Thvns
Newport
Devine
Congton
Pratt
Loulaville
Massachusetts
Samual
W. Wilkieon
Wi Hawin P
Wifs
Fall River
Shershan
Missouri
J. W. Lammerson
St. Loula
New Witlard
New Juksayy
Mre
Dovie
Cape May
Vington
Ihorace
Andrews
Cleveland
Joeph
Buttes
Cincinnati
A.B. Gotbluth
Dayton
Mancnington
Urbany
New ‘Swallard
W. Kinney
Nacional
M Wennessee
Henry Leke
Memphis
Horwood
Knoxville
Texas
T. F. Horwood
Gonentes
Virginian
D. Maher
A. P. Maher
W. Maher
H.R. Maher
Elephants on the loose in Alexandria County during a dramatic chase
A circus act sparked a wild pursuit as trainers lost control of Tommy Queenie Annie and Jennie. With thunder roaring and a crowd aiding the hunt, two elephants were captured while Queenie remained tethered in a swamp. A third pursued by hoof and dogged by a volunteer posse.
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Alexandria County
Tommy
Queenie
Annie
Jennie
Barlow
Welock
Tama Park
Washington
Wence
Kta Pravosels
Alexandria
Harlow
Arlington Post-Office
Wiliam Sweetwood
Luna Park Grounds
Young Joe
Coney Island
Thompson
Dundy
Lucilla Hoffman
Long Park
Luna Park
Trunk
Annis
Mora
Quake Devastation and Panic Reach Valparaiso
Severe tremors crippled Valparaiso and Santiago as aftershocks struck all night. Rescue efforts face drug shortages and damaged rail links while authorities plan emergency shelters and price controls amid widespread destruction and civilian fear.
Historic Baltimore education notes and prep offerings
A fragment lists Baltimore addresses and notes on multiple education institutions and programs. It mentions the Department for Colored Blind, Saratoga Strut reopening September 10, 1906, and references Peabody Conservatory programs, tuition around 300, with figures and names such as F. Bledsor and G. M. Thomas. Also cites Rockhill College, Christian Brothers’ academy in Rockville, and Wilson College for Women, with sparse details on classes, discipline, and facilities.
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East North Avenue
Baltimore
Department For Colored Blind
Dmnk
Saratoga Strut
Manuel Trabacaca
Terchars
Chidren
District of Columbia
Chas
Ee Hall
St. Mary's’County
G. M. Thomas
Rockhilt
Slescott
City
Connwéxan
BYTHR
Christian Brother
Usaegepl
Brother Abraham
Academy
Rockville
Ste-Tor University
Ite
P. Mason
Pennsylvania
Earthquake Relief Efforts Spread Across Chile and South America
Reports from Valparaiso describe widespread damage with Quilota near destroyed and Lima, Guayaquil, and Quito initiating aid. Chile plans a $20 million paper-note emission and new national loan to cover emergencies while public bodies cooperate on repairs. French and German representatives mobilize funds for victims as tremors continue.
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Chile
Tt Ie
Alsoo
Shipping Supplies From Buenos Ayres To Valparaiso
A report from Buenos Ayres dated August 21 notes large quantities of earthquake relief supplies being prepared for shipment to Valparaiso. The Commercial Exchange will send two consignments. The item reflects ongoing aid efforts and trade activity in the region.
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Lassist Suttererg
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Commercial’ Exchange
Missionaries Safe as Board Dispatches Reach
Sea York Aug 1 dispatches received at Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions state missionaries and buildings are safe in Valparaiso and Santiago. Cable confirms cooperation with English residents, but there is concern over possible property damage. Secretary Root announces he will sail from Buenos Ayres to Valparaiso. other messages note intensified mission interests and a large school.
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Luna Park
Gill
Tommy
Jennie
Queenie
Annie
Washington
Valparaiso
Santiago
Chile
Perate
Limache
San Francisco
Li.Mache
Terremote
Almendral
Valvaraiso
Waa
Is. Lkely
Buenos Ayres
Nacion Today
la Paz
Bolivia
Limacha
Quillota
Conchall
Petaroa
la Placuila
la Calera
Roosevelt
Chilean Ministry of
IM Interior
Thtil
Batoco
Colina
Batuco
Polipico
Roanoke
Cayses
TRE
Salem
Augusta
Military Academy
Bort Defiance
Shenandoah Valley
Wight
tTep
Warrenton
Tout
Piedmont
Virginia
Op Southern Railroad
Bowling Green
Shewandoan Valley
Academy
Winchester
Musconstit
Tor Bosa
Brent
Tive “Home
Lovett
Sacindivatt
Randolph-Macox Academy
Front Royal
Ot Thy
Randolph-Macon
Valley of Virginia
Charles L. Mellow
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Washenandoah Valley
Girewar
Kathering
Lader
W. Gold
Richmond
Traring
Alice
Parker
Fripalpa
Maryland
Lima
Peru
Quil- Jote
Huacho
Guayaquil
Ecuadoir
the -Republic
Quito
Paris
Foreign Office
M. Desprez
Hare
M. du
Courthial
Ecantl
Berlin
Herman Schmidt
Sea York
Presbyterian
Valparaisiag
Faighionaries
Othe
Ian
Gshkosh
Wis, Jr
John Hicks
Father
United States
Sioa Genase
Legation
Miz. Root
Valpiraian
Department
Root
Gaying
Swift Specific uses in cancer cure claim for sores and ulcers
An advertisement extolls Swift Specific as a universal remedy that supposedly cures cancerous ulcers by entering the bloodstream. It asserts ailments arise from poisoned blood, promises permanent healing after removing causes, and invites readers to request a free book while naming Atlanta based company Swift Specific Co.
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Cis
SWIFT
Atlanta
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Dewson
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Hertert
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Gregg
Englich
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Gresz
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Courtariumette
Civil Service
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Vermont Avenue
Thomas Circle
Brothare of the Christian Schools
Brotner Germanus
Ava
Genor Gomar
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Lossomo
Washington’s
Prud'homme
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Loach Sorendes
Addrens
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Port-Deposit
Jacob Tome
Uaio
Wilson College For Women
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Reaser
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Callens
Chirelin
France
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Valparaigo
SSS
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ST. Louis
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J. B. DE Friest
Philadelphia
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St. Charles Macalester
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Madara
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R Myers
Das
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Nchigan Ave
Warburton
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Hygeia
37Th St
Cape Henry
Bath
Pine Beach
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
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Pine Beach Hotel
West Virginia
Dunn Hotel
Addreee A. Hunter
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