News of the Railroads Moves and Appointments
John T Walsh resigns as assistant auditor of the Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal. A Le Massa succeeds Feld in St. Louis as Illinois Central contracting agent. Multiple railroad executives resign and are replaced across lines including Birmingham and Atlanta, Central Vermont, Chicago Great Western, and Baltimore and Ohio. The era’s shift features new auditors, agents, and engineers, plus notes on fuel substitutions, earnings up, and regulatory actions in Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Walsh
Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal Company
A. le Massa
A. M Feld
St. Louis
Illinois Central
M. Baker
Vermont
New York City
George Dunglinson
Birmingham
Atlanta
Talladega
Ala
Henry A Smith
National Lines
Mexico
San Antonio
Tex Thomas Mules
A. Butterworth
Wabash Bajil Road
Chicago
Joseph Rankin
Paling Tex
pran@e
Richard Vaughan
A. J. Read
Forelen
Grand Trunk
Cinelmart
Hamilton
Marquetty Syatens
Doula T Ft Uohie
Lehigh
Hichard B. Blorne
William of Jarvis
Baeut
Marida
Key
Cuthbert
Jor Bie
Milwaukee
St Paul
Fox Warner
Edwin H. Taylor
Northern Pacific
Minn
Samuel E Stohr
Chicago Great Western
W EH. Pinckney
Ant
W S Wilson
Philadelphia
Germantown
Norristown
Mr Wilson
New Haven
Pittsburg
Belington
W. Va
EB Hunt
Asaeant
Erie
American Locomotive Company
Schenectady
St Louis Southwestern
G. C. Mills
Detroit
Toledo
Ironton
T D Rhodes
W. L Greenhalghe
Manger Read
Canadian Pacific Rahway
Rocky Mountains
Monon
Indiana
M J Caples
Pocadesus
Norfolk and Western
South and West Railway Commny
Bristol
George W Menges
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago and
West Shore
Long Island
Sevienty
Treasury
Hag
Great Noutthern
Canada
Montana
Kalwey
Ussing
Baltimore and Ohio
Canadian Railway Commission
Grand Trunks
Canadian Pacific
Ontario
Montreal
United States
Seaboard
Rockville Fair Brings Huge Crowds and Fast Horse Action
Rockville Md Aug 4 The third day of the Rockville fair drew a packed crowd with Washington visitors arriving by electric cars steam trains and horse racing thrilling spectators. Events included 2:35 pace free for all and a 2:20 trot with Red Rock and Sunlit horses. Bedworth Jr set a mile record in the second heat of the free-for-all while Satirist won the mile run. Friday entries promise a busy final day with several heats and premium awards announced including preserves canned fruit and jelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rockville
Edward Wilkes
Es H. Johnson
Dover
Del
Bon Jay
Frank Thomas
Washington
Howard Wilkes
John Seely
Red Rock
Clayton Fahrney
Golden Glen
Roy Hal
George Hilliary
Orphan Girl
Sir Electroid
Amy Lyne
RR. Cromwell
Catonaville
Bedworth Jr
Prince HB. L
H. McHenry
Hagerstown
Conroy
M. H. White
Hertford
N. C
Clit Laughlin
Alby Henderson
McFonzo
Gun Stye
Ethelbertha
Pave
Purne
Red Ruck
Doin Secisy
Arhburs
Wéward Wilkes
BH. H. Jehtaen
EE Bonday
Brightweed
W Gipestreie
Bunny Jim
Peter B. Wiley
Baltixmere
Moistreverecianes
Purea
R. Cromwell
Catanas Vite
Asa
Vino
Bob
Grace K
F Croaby
Catoneville
Wlodfoid
F. Thomas
Bedworth
Peter Taylor
D.C
Oneida
Buttonwood Stock Farm
Satirist
Laughlin
Langley
Nannie Ordway
Duff Green
Fredericksburg
W. H. Stye
Benedict
J. A. Henderson
MecFonzo
F. R. Keys
Linden
Red Hook
John Seeley
Ashburn
Matd Marian
Copperbite
Washington, D C
Golden Glenn
Clayton Yabrney
Blin C
W. D. Clarkson
Jos Belton
E. H. Johnson
Dever
Flora Ball
E. H Johnson
H. H. Johnson
Alexander T
William H. Chambers
D. C
Lady Bella
George Patterson
Rockvile
Harry H
H. L. Dpley
Wadhington
D, C
Sunny Hun
Peter Wiley
Baltimore
P. J. Steuboner
Bladeteburg
McFonso
Frank R. Keys
Kite
HL ‘B
Mixpah
Washington, D. C
Seagate
John Seejer
Aghburn
Satiriat
Clifton Laughlin
Nennie Grdway
du Green
Dr. Lynch
William H. Byls
Desto
Skyrunner
Thomas A. Hickman
Martinsburg
Gentry
James A. Henderson
Kentucky
Reno
James & Gotten
Notable Prizes Awarded in Cavalcade Stallions Meet
Dr. G. R. Hollingsworth of German town won prizes yesterday for grade hackneys and saddle horses as the exhibition drew favorable attention during the cavalcade around the track. Amid a swarm of named exhibitors and flower and art categories the event showcased extensive entries from Garden products to Works of art with many awards and premiums announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilion Farquhar
M. L. Hurley
Ada Warford
A. C. Beheirer
T. W. Waters
Gillespie
W. E. Ricketts
J. H. Kemp
H. J. Wells
W. —. Berry
W Warfield
W. D. Waters
Mira J. Beall
D. H. War
Kate Beall
Hobbs & Bro
Joseph Harries
Maggie Welsh
H. E Muncaster
Mr. Buzzerd
J W Graf
Kattle Powell
Seth W. Warfleld
R. P. Hines
M. Yohn
Ellen Farquhar
H. C G. Bowie
R. P Hines
E. W. Monday
George Shaw
W. H. Fawc
Warrenton Horse Show Entries Hit Record 472
Warrenton Va August 24 Entries for the Warrenton horse show to be held August 20 and 31 reached 472 the largest in the association’s history Two of the largest classes in the nation are listed green hunters with 68 entrants and a free-for-all handicap jump with 59 horses Virginia exhibitors dominate with names including David Dunlop W H Herring Hale Garber Garber Nokesville Maxwell Wyeth Marshall Julian Morris Campbells Piedmont Stock Farm Upperville Mrs Allen Potts Cobham L Ruswell Smith Culpeper and H M Luttrell among others Point Judith show also opens Alfred Vanderbilt leads with three firsts two seconds and a fourth Beatrice Kinney of New York takes two firsts and a second William B Culbertson of Louisville Ky wins the cup and blue ribbon for four-in-hand drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Washington Post
Warrenton
Virginia
David Dunlop
Petersburg
W. H. Herring
Mokesville
Hale
Garber & Garber
Nokesville
Harrisonburg
Maxwell Wyeth
Marshall
Julian Morris
Campbells
Piedmont Stock Farm
Upperville
Allen Potts
Cobham
L. Ruswell Smith
Culpeper
Herbert Assheton
Btock Spring Farm
Blair Johnson
H. M. Luttrell
Point Judith
Narragansett Pier
R. 1
Traveler
W. W. Smallwood
Eam
R. H. Wrasier
Victor
B. J. Marshall
Washington, D. C
A. BR. Smith
Horners
Pole
David Harum
Capt. Jinka
Maxwell’ Wyeth
Hesaia Glendower
Mollie Gale
C. E. Clapp
G. W. Smith
Cennon
Delaplane
Ronald
W. Payne
Delsplane
Uppervilla
Campbell
Keith
Donald XM. Gilpin
Baltimore
Charming
Hare
Garber & Gerber
Alarm Ing
Garter & Garber
Bernste
S Hendover
Charies E. Clapp
Oo. L. Crowe
Charles E. Clapp
McOnd
Charles Mullikin
H A. Stevens
New York
Delight
Trixy
Kenneth Clagn
Wizzabeth M. Smith
Firtt
Andy
H. G. Butler
Chipmonk
W. Smith
Major Blust
H. G. Mitchell
Cannon
H. M. Lattrell
Hunt
Pirst
Keswick Hunt Club
Keswick
Serond
Bina Ridge
Hunt Club
Millwood
Luttrell
Gbangellar
Power Boat Chip Wins Airs Heat at Chippewa Bay Race
J H Wainwright of Philadelphia owns the Chip the cup defender of Chippewa Yacht Club. Chip defeats Invelse Riverton Yacht Club by nearly two minutes in the Airs heat of a thirty mile handicap for the American Power Boat Association gold cup. Final order lists many clubs. several boats did not finish. Second heat set for tomorrow afternoon final heat Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Bay
The
Chip
J. H. Wainwright
Philadelphia
Chippewa Yacht Club
Chippewa Bay
Invelse
Riverton
Chibi
Thousand Island Club
Frontenac Club
Shooting Star
Manhanger Bay Club
Skeeter
New York
Yuacht Club
Fup
Hartford Yacht Club
Flying Dutchman
Radium
Panhard
Berryville Show Delivers Fine Horses and Close Finish
Berryville Va Aug 24 crowd of 6000 and perfect weather marked day two of Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association, with top classes from harness to hunters and jumpers. La Dangalon won half mile after Dearmont fell, while Society led the field in turnout and ribbons across classes including ladies harness and pony classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Berryville
South
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Virglnia
New York
Baltimore
Richmond
W. E. Dearmont
Little Fleet
la Dangzalon
Dearmont
Maxwell Wyeth
Rosalie McCormick
Nelile Page
Julia Swarta
Trixy
Kenneth Clapp
Preference in horse show and race results at Upperville and Front Royal
A list of flat race entries and placings from Upperville Virginia and Front Royal Virginia shows horses like My Favorite Ridgeley Sotheron and Dandelion with owners and placements. The article also includes a humorous Brooklyn Eagle excerpt on marriage with Belinda and Phyllis debating fate and love in a salon dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Garber & Garber
W. G. Pletcher
J M .H. Clagett
Dandelion
Ridgeley Sotheron
Washington, D. C
Saddie Dlags
Flint
Mra. Henderson
Chipmonk
W. Smith
Mra
Blair Johnson
Income
Charles Mullikin
la Danzalon
Pedmont Stock Farm
Upperville
Oak Crest
Edward Dilger
Front Royal
Jacobal
C. R. Horf, Jr
Alexandria
Brooklyn Eagle
Phyllis
Belinda
Waling
Noftice
Gald
Phyllia
Phyllta
Clarice
Phylis
West
Phyliss
Bella
Helen
Dolly Spanker Wins Champlain Handicap at Saratoga
On the last day at Saratoga Aug 4 Dolly Spanker surged past Molly Brant to win the Champlain Handicap by a half length with Oxford setting the early pace. Yalagal finished third, Calouora Hatchetee won the steeplechase, and Brush Up captured the fourth race. Ben Hodder led a strong field to victory in the final race of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalagal
Caloorahatchie
Brush Up
Ben Hodder
Saratoga
Molly Brant
Dolly Spanker
Oxford
Wally Brant
Caloorahatchee
Jim Newman
Redfern
Deker
Buchanan
Speedway
Smith
Bogufort
Qweng
Woden
Wonnelly
Jim Net
Mky
Belling
Moriarty
Luretin
Sewell
Fleur de Marie
Lyne
Sun Ray
Lochinvar
Virgo
Lady Rohesia
Perrine
Knight of Rhodes
Burne
New Mown Hay
Movlerty
Bronze Wing
Bonvolio
Lord Badge
Old England
Sailor Bay
Tom Lawson
Jones
Halacher
Nostromo
Travers
Turkey Foot
Paloro
Hocus Pocus
Deva Lewis
Stormy Poterel
Wly
Latonia Meeting Extended and Favorite Wins
Latonia officers extend the meeting to September 2 and report four favorites and a second choice winning. Races feature Boba, Kiko, Gabrifie, Robinhood, Mata dor, Oduardo with multiple pays and longshots in the field. Track fast, purses and times listed for six furlongs to one mile events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Latonia
Boba
Flori
Milad! Love
Esterre
Miss
la Sagitte
Heriide
Gracious
Morino
Kiko
Shivers
Scotch Thistle
Accord Wedgewood
Birchbroom
Toreigner
Gabrifie
Amy Bliey
AL Brown
Ferronierre
Dara Ma
Pusline Doyle
Red Top
la Sorcess
Iktay
Floral
Polly Forest
Lizzie McLean
Saschon
Rian
Gilfain
Florize
Western Dukes
Hortensia
Fonioluca
Gusten
Autolight
Marabon
Theo. Case
Dr. Keith
Neodesha
Maplshurst
Clef Hayes
St. Col
Wexford
Jim Terrell
Albamarte
Ethel Barry
Altista
Ed Barry
Zindsek
Noaw B
Joe Goms
Farisienno
Cardinal Wolsey
Delfodill
Galette
Field Lark
Angel
Minnie Adama
Fort Erie Meets Monday Card as Favorites Win in Heavy Track
All the favorites prevailed at Fort Erie amid a heavy track after light rain. Winners included Montpelier 1 to 2, Buckie 2 to 1, Amperita 4 to 5, Detha BE 2 to 1, The Lexington Leader 5 to 8, Cher po 5 to 2, Elferian 8 to 5, and Scan, with Latonia entries listed for Cincinnati Latonia tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Erie
Buffalo
Montpelier
Bassanio
Buckie
Galabogua
Manila Foater
Amperita
Ruby Ring
Ben Fonso
Detha BE
Jean Lee
Sonnet
Lexington
Salvage
Ralph Reese
Cina
Cher‘po
Arab
Winsendine
Tima
Elferian
Tom Crabb
Berry Waddell
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Merta
Mertz
Mertz and Mertz CO
F St
Panorama
5Th Street
Ohio Avenue
Washington Electric Vehicle Transportation CO
Columbia” Automobiles
News OF the Railroads
Dickinson
N. Dak
Pennsylvania Railroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Porsche
Ane
Mayetta
Kan
J. H. Spence
Swift Specific Cos
Preserves
Cora T. Bogiley
T. Johnson
Margaret D. Waters
T. C. Korn
EB. EL Slaymaker
Rose Wagner
Misa
Ada Werfield
Mise Gallic Harrison
T. C. Keys
Dims
HL. Wells
Rowrey
D. Waten
Williams
Urs
H. Warfield
A. E. Burroughs
Mary L. Shepherd
Misa Shephent
Mies H. 8
V. Grimt
G. P. Henderson
Mies
R. B. Griffith
Lucy Miller
E. Pewet
E. G. Lathas
Mise Fletcher Magerder
C. B. Williams
Lavinia C. Beall
Mins
B. B. White
Warrenton Horse Show
Charter Oak Stake
Hartford
Connn
Labor Day
Sadie Mac
Tom
Axworthy
Angiola
Glenwood M
Zephyr
Kid Shay
Massetto
Norman RB
Lizonfera
G. Gem
John Caldwell
Direct View
the Roman
Robert Mo
Ketcham
Ohio
George He Ketcham
Crescens
Fesig-Tipton Company
Quadison Square Garden
Leesburg
Racing Association of
Loudoun County
Colt Show Grounds
Squadron A
Newport
R. I
Great Neo
Morris
Rushton
Morris Canoes
Walfords
Parker- Bridget
Parker, Bridget & Co
Clarke County
W. E. Dearment
Society
Sam
Eetlasilon
Lindwey
Donald M. Gilpin
Boyse
Wathird
William Tell
Baker Brethera
the Parson
Butler
Clarke County Harness Heroes
Drivera
Iet
Jarrington
Bonnie Bell
Clapp
Ave
Ong
Mia
Turner
Mind
Bownce
Charles Mullin
Grandy Kitty
Pryst
Christy
Charles B
Hart
Nimrod
Chipmask
Nancy Lea
Flrat
Joe Baldwin
Dr. McDonald
Ascend
Fieshighe
T Carroll
Vanture
Lady Macellon
M. B. Starkey
Mimy
Adelaide Nelson
Roger
J. T. Myerly
Datey
J. ¥. Burchell
Firet
Stella
L. M. Welgton
Milton Stipe
Emma
Harris Brothers
Winchester
Starlight
John A. ¥Orcus
Dirst
Sir Charlie
H. W. Shepherd
Logan
R. €. Carter
Fliat
Kit
F.C. Rutherford
Wagon
John W. Carlisten
Sorsivilis Journal
Mollie Brant
Lady Rohelia
Robinhood
Jack Ratlin
Hieanor Howard
Crescerton
Sid Silver
Tom Key
Matador
Orbicular
Escitement
Thme
Harl Rogers
Harl Rogers Beacon Light, Blue Grass Lad, Quinn Brady
Volm
Oduardo
Dy Wang
Laulee McFarren
Happy Jack
Unewles
Dravery
Mirsud
Lavell
Rikey
Liz
Aolling Merino
Tate Zit
Merces
Judge Treynor
Death
Lady Lou
Emeda
John Lyle
Mabel Winn
Pease
Frank McW
Gold Bell
Bie Buockien
Wiener
Arlington Brewing Co
Roslyn
Fviseman
Bors
Eats
N. W
Royal Pilsen
Abner-Drury Brewing CO
25Th
F Streets
Felte Leroy Fees
Howe Wader
Patna
Byanrowa
Cook Remedy Co
VIB Maqchig Temple
Munyon
Bartle
Munyon CO
Phila
the Peoples Pharmacy
Kid Seventh &T
North West
Reed Cross
Shade Chresly
Fisk Elgin
Beth Axes
Tiet
Pa Ave
W. J. Baldus
M. D
Secor
Fata
E i. Mitchell
Beto
Dgkrancos Pound
Frei Fies
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