Dick Roller Wins Knickerbocker Handicap at Empire City
Dick Roller a bay colt by Dick Welles and holder of the world mile record won the Knickerbocker handicap for two-year-olds at about six furlongs at Empire City. He was ridden by J. Lee and beat Erbst by two lengths with Footpad a half length back. The Squire won the mile race, defeating Royal Tourist by four lengths. Nimbus led in the longer dash before Don Enrique closed, with Firestone third.
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Washington Post
New York
Dick Roller
Dick Welles
Empire City
J. Lee
Erbst
James Rt. Keene
Footpad
Squire
Dugan
H. P. Whitney
Royal Tourist
Balbosa
Woglndais
King Cobalt
Nimbus
Don Enrique
Firestone
Summart Virat
Getline
Lawton Wiggins
Lee
Wens Aronduck
Smiths
Ana
Star Phlatie
Ry iMier
Glaer Uc
Lewis Bute
Ross Fenm
Bodemer
Alke
Rach
Tos
Tae
Bavize
Ted
Tony Bonsan
Sandals
Tink Kallen
Poanpait
Wise Mason
Din
Catherine Simpson
Junio
Lomba
Chergen
McDantel
Barkstone
Garner
George
Charles
Prince
Sasith
Nav
Lapgéea
Gonnie Bard
Ehen Foolpad
Divi Roker
Dick Ruler
Keene
Rumors and Races At Bay Track Amid Warrants And Contenders
Report covers Ulpme City tracing suspects resisting bookies while Bay races draw crowds. Notable horses Madden Sir Martin Fayette and Perseus listed with trials times close to 46 3 5 for half mile. Jockeys Wilkins Wiggins and others feature in performances as trainers and owners prepare for Labor Day sale and Sheepshead Bay meeting.
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Washington Huss
Ulmpue City Tracing Association
John
Madden
Ogden Volts
Fayttte
Sir Martin
Fayette
Keene and Whitney Feries
Bay
Sara Tga
Duryea
Turny
John Sunfford
Spa Beck
Amsterdam
Y. Av
Sanford
Sheepshead Wa
James St Keene
Maxkette
Sir Martin and Fayette
Whitney
Perseus
Park
Pat Thomas
Ruby- Gracsite
de Whoward
Roy Rainer
Geos
William EL Tribes
Petchorne
Nealon
Carlos Minard
Lenenrkine
Running Account
Kesstenton
RESULTS AT FORT ERIE FIRST RACE
Fort Erie race results list Matilen and Svaniting as top finishers in a 5 furlong race with Desperado placing fourth and Lucky Ford third. Time shown around 4.025 with several named horses noted as also ran in a dense, OCR heavy entry.
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Matilen
Carolls
Svaniting
Plekenk
Desperado
Trexiey
Lucky Ford
Hoes
JW. Frye
Jevensen
High Ormonds
Connseje
stuawaway_ Automantic
Yankee Tourist
Appointment
Michael Angelo
Moreland
Maxim Gun
Nice
Cowdin
Troxler
Bilesus
Emperor William
Anemoneéus
Robi Cres
Ceremonious
Gerrymander
Admamalgo
Ras
Sieine
Pickens
Bertom
Putty
Temmerairs
Cone Opera
Little Minnie
Geneva
EM. Vry
Mratthert
Bertha E
Meadowbreeze
Amd Paake
Nicol
Berwick race results feature Terah and Gees Fast with multiple runners
Race entries show Terah 305 Berton winning at 2 to 1 with Gees Fast 93 Schiller at 3 to 2 behind in second. Time 1:42 2-5. Also listed are Minct Caar The Miths John Carroll and The Shaughraun among others. Subsequent races include Berwick 127 Powers and Elizabeth Harwood 89 Wevarieh as top finishers with times around 1:06 3-5 and 1:43 for various mile and multiple-length events.
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Terah
Berton
Gees
Schiller
Minct
Caar
The
Miths
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Shaughraun
Gee
TIFTH
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Powers
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Rios
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Bitter Sint
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Glasner
Lady Esther
Arrowsrift
Deverich
Jody Martha
Usury
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Roce Figiaoran
Seattle Race Results Reported for Furlongs Cards
Results at Seattle feature multiple races with 3-year-olds and up. Notable finishes include Magrane leading in the first race, Bonaventure placing second, and King of Mist among top finishers with King of Mist listed in the field. Second race shows Nagasam favored with Blondy and Gene Russell also placing. Other events include Fifth Race allowances and Fourth Race selling, with winners such as Pal and Robinan. The day’s card lists numerous horses, jockeys, and times across six races with final placements and time readings.
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Magrane
Hatligh
Bani McGibben
Burke
Bonaventure
Scoviie
King of Mist
Wobern Leverton
Alma Day
Luntig
Grmotde's
Otros
San Oak
Lucky
Lad Lkeren
Nagasam
Scoville
Blondy
Boland
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iPorest
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Farrande
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Sea Lad
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Deneen
Nappa
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al. Lindley
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Andoche Ato Yan
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Ullivan
Russel
Porgy O'Neil
Melar
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Russell
Cote
Thinack
George Kilborn
el Chingahua
Aftermath
Black Cloud
Our Sadie
Juhn J. Mote
Alan Raa
Reinstate Sebring 18 Chicago bids for outlaw Star
The Washington Fort Chicago Aug 2 report says Sebring, the Tri-State outfielder known as an outlaw, may be reinstated by the national commission after years. Brooklyn Club expects to gain from any lifting of the ban, while Chicago argues Sebring belongs there. Murphy and Ebbetts clash over the issue as Brooklyn signals readiness to top any bid.
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Pettit Renowned as Insane After Georgetown Incident
Miss Sadis Pettit climbed to a steep house roof during a tense June night, shrieking atop the eaves before police intervened. She has been declared insane and committed to the Government Hospital for the Insane after the perilous exposure and warning from Dr Munson was ignored. Pettit’s mind reportedly has remained unsettled since the episode.
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Georgetown
Government Hospital
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Oppose Substation Site by Virginians and Carlin
Senator Martin of Virgints joins Representative Carlin to urge District Commissioner West to oppose Commissioner Morrow's plan for a Pennsylvania Railroad substation at Fourteenth Street. They seek a site near Seventieth Street on railroad property, possibly prompting a mandamus to force a size change, as Virginians travel daily to Washington and push for hearing and reissuance of the order.
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Nineteen Horses Named for Futurity at Sheepshead Bay
New York August reports list nineteen two year olds set to start in the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay over six furlongs. Purse estimated near 935,000. Nominators include J R Keane with four entries, J H Madden and Harry Payne Whitney with three each. Entries feature Sir Martin, Medient, Statesman, and Hillside among others in a high class field.
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Tmick
Auvision
Coney Island
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Fieuc
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Weiss
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Precentyr
Statesman
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Aiclion
Racing Entries Show Multiple Stakes and Weights Across Card
The published racing entries list seven races with six furlongs to about 14 miles. Notable horses include Robin Hood Golly Ding Gold Proof and many stakes competitors with weights ranging from 87 to 116 notes. The card features selling races for various age groups and distance brackets, with multiple named entrants and prize indications.
Pimlico Opens Today for Four Day Hunt Club Meet
Pimlico, Baltimore opens today under the Maryland Jockey Club with United Hunt Clubs entries. Nearly 200 horses on the grounds, no betting restrictions, New York contingent expected to be active. Races include two year olds, steeplechase, and multiple thoroughbred heats with listed entrants such as Hammon Lass and Hawkwing among others.
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Demetrius
Lady Gayspanker
Panique
Killochan
Renault
Caster
al H. Woods
Fancy Bird
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Seven Die As Wall Collapses At Chelsea Mass Building Site
A 45 foot brick wall in Chelsea Square collapsed burying 27 workers. Seven fatalities and twenty injuries followed as beams and wood ties were being prepared for a four story building planned on the old Academy of Music site. Contractor Gordon & Segal chief detained on manslaughter charges. an inquest ordered.
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New York
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Equity Court notices and probate actions listed in District of Columbia record
Public record itemizes myriad court actions before Justice Stafford including equity matters in Matthews and related cases, probate awards for Margaret Nugent, Henry Biecres, Elizabeth Harver and John Shea, criminal matter United States v Thompson with weapon charge, and numerous real estate transfers in Deanwood, Pleasant Plains, Mount Pleasant and other DC neighborhoods with trustees, guardians, bonds and dates.
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District of Columbia
Equity Court NO
Justice Stafford
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cRuse
le Tobriner
Rocheva
Roche
G. F. Wiliams
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H. Turner
United States
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O'Connell
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Square
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Fitzgerald
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Washington Loan c and Trust Company
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Lita R. Long
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Henry G. Stewart
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Alexander Surprise Seals Final Spot in National Lawn Tennis
Frederick B Alexander of New York surprised spectators at the all comers national lawn tennis tournament at the Casino by defeating William J Clothier of Philadelphia in straight sets in the semifinals. The victory earns Alexander a place in the finals to face Emerson of Chicago. Wright previously won the championship in 1905 and Alexander had not reached the finals before.
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New York
William J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Alexander
Boston
Emerson
Wright
Bloodhounds on the Trail in Grafton Post Office Raid
Thieves dynamited the Austin post office box in Austin, 16 miles east of Grafton, early this morning and stole about $128 from government and local coal company. Bloodhounds tracked the trail but the robbers escaped. The Austin Coal and Coke Company store houses the post office.
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Grafton
W. Va
Postoffice
Austin
Graftoni
Austin Coal and Coke Company
Man shoots at father. sister is struck in Virginia county
In Parkersburg West Virginia on a Sunday, Joseph Black attempted to shoot his father with a revolver. The bullet missed the father and hit Mollie Black in the thigh causing a serious injury. Authorities pursued Black as the incident followed a family dispute.
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W- Va
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Onpn
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Ana
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Miles New Cure Reported To Help Organic Heart Trouble
A patient describes severe heart trouble and debilitating coughs, stating doctors gave up. After trying Dr Miles' New Host Cure, she reports favorable results after five bottles, noting she has not died and mentions a city address in Albany, Oregon and Elkhart.
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Indiana St
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