Fort Erie card thrills as races hold tight finishes
Surprises marked the Fort Erie meeting as four races ended with close outcomes and heavy wagering. Rather Royal faltered in the seven furlong handicap while Tyadillesa, ridden by Schaller, edged clear by a small margin to claim victory amid lively betting action.
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Washington
Fort Erie
Rather Royal
Tyadllesa
Schaller
Eva Rach Patee
J Morphy
Ieee
Baltur
Paul Pryang
Brasil
Saratoga Track Slow Miller On Belmont Two Year Old
Miller on Belmonts two year old makes all the pace and breezes him home winning by three lengths in front of Dennis Staffort Notter Wing on Welbourne and Maaquerade.
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Miller
Belmont
Dennis Staffort
Notter Wing
Welbourne
Maaquerade
Washington
Saratoen
Aw cLimants Flack Usk
Mero Omai
Oh Zet
Mulday Deans Stators
Jos
Canmans Magazine
Arven
Winnings from Saratoga and Empire City races feature mixed results
The day produced a flurry of entries including Welbourne and Biack Gak with strong showings, while other favorites like My and Masquarader faded. Multiple horses posted finishes of a few lengths behind leaders as track conditions favored early speed.
Jockey Knapp Fined in Randall Park Race After Errors
A chaotic racing card saw jockey Knapp fined 25 after a controversial finish at the track. The confusion centered on weight and the final stretch where substitutions and adjustments affected the outcome. Officials upheld the ruling, with several horses showing improved form in later events as the crowd debated the decision.
Flavigry Finishes Third At Valley Track Meet
Race notes show Flavigry finishing third in a Valley track meet with multiple events listed. References to Erlie Farn, Tepes Robinson, and Reneit yoked appear amid unclear fragments. Details are sparse with many garbled names and numbers, but the main result highlights Flavigry as a third-place finisher.
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Nereux
Odda
Wittay
Etlie Farn
Tepes Robinson
Dingerou
Rolla
Irie
Schott
Moana
Amateur Athletes Gather for Major Meet Promises Record Fields
The Canadian team is well represented and New York City clubs have entered a large number of competitors as the Amateur Athletic Union showcases a landmark meet with bids for top honors.
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Athlene Union
Canada
Crubs
New York City
Amateur Union national championships slated for Jamestown Exposition
The Junior and senior national championships of the Amateur Athletic Union were announced for September 6 and 7 at the Jamestown Exposition. Bartow B Weeke, chairman, states the meet will bring top U S and Canadian athletes, with sixteen events per division, and feature premier trophies for both speed and endurance.
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Amateur Athletic Union
Jamestown Exposition
Bartow B Weeke
Amateur Athletic Union of
United States
United
Wesig
Canada
Thas
U Nieto
New York
Gotham
Arena
Fiuday
Domeraon
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Rae
Tee
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Lanfelann
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Jade
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Winters
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Schonter
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Crouse
Young Mens
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Lang Et Cook and
Fog
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Genrherde Olympic Club Cayiternta Aigard Can Fanlor de Riddell
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Californiy Forest
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Dreroo Reals
Clave Fernsatt Sel Aisard
Funtar
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Green Seal
Neomimedes Anson
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Canale B. Fieming
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Raceday results show multiple events with various placements
In a cluttered card at the track, runners including Phaedoels, Lycurgua, and Topsy Robinson vie for wins. Prices like 7 to 2 and 3 to 1 appear alongside times and placings for races limited to three and four year olds and upward. Names such as Pratom, Kellis, and King of the Valley surface amid a string of unfamiliar figures.
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Tima
Jycista
Soprant Feley Binford
Calvomwa
Arecunt
Ascomd
Louis Iteetvrer
Pratom
Pricelias
Lille Turner
Xan Wooldrove
Presta
Tod Ana
Pohankay
Panky
Javaneeg
Uprard Soling Klis
Topsy Robinson
Preston
Joerch
Leiber
Harty
Jack
King of the Valley
Musgrave
Argot Boy Wins 2:04 Pace in Close Stretch Finish
Argot Boy defeats Mare Ardel Geers in a tight stretch at a Cleveland meet, clocking 2:04 for the pace. The former won the final heat while Littian and Amiishes shuffle, with George G. easing to a finish in trots. A meeting at Lexington discusses purses near $16,400 for a September meet, with daily paces and a directors’ meeting planned.
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Argot Boy
Ariel
Argot Bay
George G
Cleveland
Littian
Houry S Jr
Byron Kay
Gentys Star Wan
Hente and
Arrow
Providence
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Boor
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Petheine
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Homeward
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Gear Ean Sedge Wilson
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Bath
Phalla
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Greystona
Jexington
J [Camden
Kentucky Racing Association
WR Letcher
Corbett Fined for Speeding After Fast Broadway Ride
James J Corbett and two friends left Green Room Club in an automobile driving up Broadway toward the Polo Grounds. At Fifty third Street the car sped to about twenty miles an hour faster. A bicycle patrol tried to stop it but did not catch it until Fifty eighth Street. In West Side Court Corbett was fined 10 dollars.
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New York
James J Corbett
Green Room
Broadway
Polo Grounds
Fittleth Street
Corbet
Fifty Third Street
Fifty Eighth Street
West Side
Corbett
Canhon to Quit Smoking After Forty Years Habit
Plattsburg resident Cannch who has been rusticating here aims to quit smoking. He told friends he has smoked for forty years and consumed twelve to fifteen cigars daily, but now he sees only three or four cigarettes.
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Plattsburg No
Cannch
Husband's Double Crime Shocks City Family Tragedy
Bernard Delaney, a sergeant of Company H sixty-ninth Regiment, shot his wife and wounded his child after a heavy drinking spree begun on Independence Day. He then killed himself as the child cried in terror, and the family janitor’s role at the armory is noted amid police statements. The wife was hospitalized with a skull fracture and her recovery is uncertain.
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Washington
New York
Margaret Delaney
East Fifty-sixth Street
Bernard
Company H Sixty-Ninth Regiment
Delaney
Childs
Rendom
Cain Delaney
Timothy
Seth
Toe Mower Hospital
Col Dutty
EE DEFENDS DE. HALE. CHAPLAIN ADDRESSES CRITICS
Francis De S Ryan defends Dr Edward Averett Hale against Washington critics who claimed his Bree Religion Convention address attacked the city. The piece argues critics misread Hale and notes similar cautions by Bishop Potter about church social inactivity.
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Sage Chaplan
Washington
Halter Post
Diay
Thi Mpeakrar
Edward Averett Hale
Fort
Hale
Potter
Dr Hele
Critfelam
Hales
Rele
Post
Eastern Citizens Association
Senate
Francis DE S Ryan
Power Boat Explodes on Thames River Fort Point
A gasoline explosion aboard a Forester power boat owned by A W Ranney of New Haven burned and sank the vessel on the Thames River at Fort Point last night. Hareall Smith of Boston, a guest, was severely but not seriously hurt, cut on face and hands, and jumped overboard to be rescued. Daniel Dumty was slightly burned. other crew free of serious injuries, rescued by the tug Welcoma.
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Norwich
Wight
Forester
W Ranney
New Haven
Thames
Fort Point
Hareall Smith
Boston
Ranney
Daniel Dumty
Welcoma
Norfolk Afloat Undamaged After Grounding Incident
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company vessel Norfolk, which ran aground off Motompkin shoal on Tuesday, was freed yesterday morning and brought to Norfolk. After earlier failed attempts, a high tide and favorable wind allowed tugs Redcue, William Yerkear, and Camila to pull the ship off the sand bar. she resumes her schedule this evening departing at 6:20 PM from the wharf.
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Norfolk
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Motompkin Shoal
Redcue
Merritt Wracking Company
Washington
William Yerkear
Camila
Svhart
Five Shot At Kentucky Fair at Barbourville Riot
News from Knox County reports a free for all gunfight near Barbourville Grounds. Constable L R Carmobell was killed while trying to quell the disturbance. Edward Smith died of wounds, John Warren seriously hurt, Ralph Tuggle in serious condition, Warren’s mother wounded, and John Baller arrested for firing the fatal shot. Fighters fled into the country.
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London
Knox County Taff
Barbourville
LR Carmobell
Edward Smith
John Warren
Ralph Tuggle
John Baller
Campbell
Youthful Hunter Killed at Washington Zoological Congress
A fourteen year old hunter named Holbert from West Colony Pitte was fatally shot in a woods incident near Weave tomologiet, Port Jervie, as delegates to the Washington International Zoological Congress discussed heredity. The accident occurred while the youth, with others, handled a discharged gun. he died at Port Jeriety Hospital. The meeting featured Prof W KE Brecks and addressed heredity questions. A tropical ash consignment arrived in New York for the congress.
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Port Jervie
Harvard
Fred
Holbert
West Colony
Pitte
New York County
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Tomologiet
United States
Taof
Boyd
W Deleach
Heidelberg Germany
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W Bateson
University of Cam
England
Port Jerity
Vis Hospital
W KE Brecks
New York
Ber i Mude
Black voters split over Taft and Washington in era of reform
A critical blast accuses President Roosevelt of mismanaging soldiers of the Twenty fifth Infantry and brands Taft unfavorably while endorsing Booker T Washington. It claims black unity against Taft and calls for independence from the Republican party as Bryan is favored by many, with widespread disenfranchisement cited.
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Roosevelt
Twenty Fifth Infantry
Taft
Wiliam Jennings
Bryan
Booker T Washington
Denowne E
Rev . L. Corcethers
Galbraith
Zion
AM B
Boston
Maine
California
Lakes
Gulf
Congress
Booker B Woahlestan
Boomer T Washington
Booker
Alabama
Washington
Willam J Bryan
Republican Party
Trie
Mberty
New charges against Flatt in United States Express case
Special to Toa Wasmainstan New York Aug 2 reports new charges of maladministration and financial irregularity against the United States Express Company leadership led by Senator T C Plottis. Stockholders seek larger dividends and call a meeting of stockholders after forty five years, claiming directors receive unentitled salaries while the board holds only 60 shares of the company and the majority is held by American and Atlas Express.
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Toa Wasmainstan
New York
United States
T C Plottis
Atletis Expreas
Huinority
Chicago Northwestern tests German speedometer on trains
The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad plans to adopt a German speedometer for all passenger trains. Installed in a car, it records train speed and stoppage times to educate engineers and crews for smoother runs. The device includes a tamper resistant case and records each stop duration.
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Western Ronit
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Burlington
Bomb Factory Raided in Warren Tailor Shop Discovery
Police acting under orders from Inspector McCafferty and District Attorney Jerome raided The Three Little Tailors shop in Warren, Massachusetts, uncovering dynamite, fuse, nitroglycerin components, and sawdust. The Armenian staff claim information links to a murder case and potential further arrests are expected as authorities pursue those involved.
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Spechal
Washington Post
New York
McCafferty
Jerome
Warrenter Mass
Serki
Rustigian
Levant Martogessian
Tayshanjian
Union Square
Rusogian
Mathews
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Khachadorian Nebo
Taishanjian
Polygamy Claim Challenged By Mormon Leader in Boston
In Boston on August 2, a Mormon elder group aboard the White Star steamship Republic faced questions about polygamy. The leader asserted polygamy is neither taught nor encouraged, amid mixed reactions from converts and onlookers. About fifty-one converts, many young women, were present at the scene on the ship’s dock.
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Boston
White Star
Republic
Alvin F
Hebert Smith
Joseph Smith
Borton
Abe
Mother See Son Burned In Milwaukee Home Fire
A fire swept a residence of Mrs Mary Hersters in Milwaukee today. Firemen rescued Mrs Hersters and four children with difficulty. Fred, the eleven year old eldest son, was not saved as he refused to jump to safety. A large crowd witnessed the tragedy.
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Lacrosss
Mary Kersters
Mra Hersters
Fred
War on Tramps Calls for County Action at Pittsburg
The Pennsylvania Railroad issued an official communication urging county justices of the peace borough authorities and all others to aid in cracking down on tramp thefts aboard trains. The notice cites penalties and outlines the need for coordinated enforcement following recent incidents in Ridewar Pennsylvania and cites figures from a recent sale as context.
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Feenayivania
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