Futurity Run At Sheepshead Bay Promises Fast Trials
The Futurity for $50,000 at Sheepshead Bay is set for tomorrow with a strong field led by Sysonby Duryea and Wid Mint. Final workouts featured Artfil and Ta kea among quick six furlongs as Keene and Duryea Whitney stables prepare top candidates for the six furlong classic.
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Sheepshead Bay
Keene
Duryea
Whitney
New York
Sheepshead Bay Track
Sysanby
Tunya
Lolou Thaetitin
Algo
Sheepsheadk Bay
Sysonby
Wid Min
Sysonry
Tanya
Sur- Lote
Artfil
Takea
Sk Wire
Fin- Ussune
Lotyea
Jockens
Jurhes
Wat Odds
Svaurby
Redfernl
Ro Keene Blucher
Hildebrand
Duren
Ligimack
A. Duryea
Kelly
Ro Madden
Madden
Commelie
Mritiahur
Nei JA
McCarren
Wilson
Otto Stifel Wins Fair Grounds Feature Race
Otto Stifel maintains late surge to win the six furlong feature at the Fair Grounds by a length over Evening Star with Commodore close behind. Commodore and Evening Star led early as Death and Fruit among favorites trailed. multiple races listed with winners and placements across six events.
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Llanis
Otto Stiel
Fair Grounds
Commodore
Evening Star
Otto Stitel
Death
Fruot
Angieta
Otte
Cook
Auslin
Olle Burnett
Foley
Opinion
Bessie Me
Annisquam
Wakety
Dotage
Sweetswear
Jack Moran
Misa Mannergliz
Austin
Buceleath
Rengat
Trotter
Wan
Bab
I. Anderson
Aven
Lady Strathmore
D. Austins
Sardian
Extol
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Goo Goo
Sting
J Conway
Jai Varro
W Dugan
Luatic
Fitabritier
Turlor Gs
Adicap
Gelling
Lelia Heuter
Albella Lee
Lady Lou
la Priness
Tim Hurst
Mellwood
de Grammant
Picture Hat
Mafaida
Clare Mant
Avich Dance
St. Wineifrede
J OW O
Venting Sars
Money Yiuss Kong Rose
Jimalong
Nevis Wa
Pouch Raessiv
Worship
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Arlena
Loral Street
Woodlands
Dishebtlte
Loretta
Wiles
Lyrte
Booster
Juat So
Taby Tosa
Busa'Or
Minth Rave
Amberits
Prince of Pilaea
Debtors and Pledges in Local Auction Record
Names listed include George Vivian and John McGurk with varying shares. Bets and amounts cited include 97 and 104 each for Carley's Dream and Larry Wilt, plus multiple percentages and a $4 tag for several items. The fragment notes Little Corker at Wiscendine and Bourke Cochran with percent shares.
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George Vivian
John McGurk
Mies Eon
Flora Bright
Little Corker
Wiscendine
Bourke Cochran
St. Simonian
Carley's Dream
Larry Wilt
Two Long Shots at Hawthorne Feature Sixt furlong handicap
Irene Lindsey wins Hawthorne feature a six furlong handicap carrying 116 pounds as Dungannon defeats Golden Mineral in the fourth race. Colonel Ruppert was a late failure after open at 6 to 1. many races listed with names, weights, and times for six races plus tomorrow’s entries and odds.
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Irene Lindsey
Hawthorne
Dungannon
Tol Shot
Golden Mineral
Colonel Ruppert
Furionga
Prior
Mart Gentry
Nicol
West Brookfield
ViLynch
Togo
Lixie Andrews
Grace Elliott
Ralph Reess
Pacifico
Baker
the Gady
Itch
Basswood
Rainwileh Slsoren
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Aiarshaisen
Pleratt
Becond
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Aubuchon
Limux Chief
Royal Pirate
Tam o'Shanter
Kitmorie
Fading Light
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Allig Virgie
Irsue Lindsey
Biz Ben
Wrior
Ananias
Reed
Port Royal
Clifton Forge
Fosal
Pieratt
Nical
Beamster
Hainault
Cagedoa
Marco
Berry Waddell
Nannen
Useful Lady
Dennis
Sheehan
Devout
Lillian Ayres
Big Beach
Janeta
Lady Lasea
Bowling Butte
Lola Mai
Baywood
Nico
Copper
Morrison
Charlie Miller
Helgesen
Ithina
Tellfare
Bernice
Elemta
Jacque le Veviren
Elling
Mandy Lee
Allen
Sincerity Belle
Capt. Neroth
Broadway Gift
Michael Byrnes
Monte
Ramghorn
Flaxman
O'Hagen
Brichbroom
Maj. Manalr
Judge Himes
Himes
Ellison
St. Blue
My Allee
Chockayotte
Armorer
Lida Telb
Haywonder
Denson Caldwell
Allis Virgin
Inventor
Excentral
Maud Muller
Rabynta
Burning Glass Leads At Highland Park Race Card
Detroit August results show Nimble Dick and Burning Glass among winners with Athlone Buba and Basil also taking top spots. Horses such as Burning Glass and Sammy Knight yielded late relief for bettors as tracks at Electric Park yielded pacing and trotting heats with Ethan Wilkes and Gordon H. claiming multiple wins.
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Detroit
Highland Park
Bui Mttle
Nimble Dick
Burning Glass
Sfammy Knight
Athlone
Buba
Basil
Ath
Iluminata
Mingore
Lerida
Fanamanien
Harbor
Gowan
Silver Mead
Pabond
Laag Free Knight
Thue
Tommy Knight
Prodigality
Spencer hose team second at firemen’s meet
Special to The Washing wa cos St Louis Aug 2 8 The feature of the third day of the National Firemen’s Association tournament was the national championship. Results include championship wet hose: Bridgeport Ohio Spencer team Salisbury NC second time 50 seconds flat. Wet hose dry hose: McKae Rock Johnston PA Bridgeport Ohio second time 6 seconds. Salisbury NC Aug 6 Spencer M C Ross reel team won second in 30 yard race and received 350 for travel. This is the second time Spencer men won second prizes. total awards at St Louis reach 154. Women’s Golf Chicago Aug 6 finals Frances Everett Exmoor and Miss J Anna Carpenter Westward Ho will play. Everett beat Mrs Deerin Midlothian 4 up 3 to play. Carpenter beat Dr H A Beidler Lake Geneva 8 up 7 to go. Toronto Aug 6 Argo sailors to race Middle States Regatta on Labor Day.
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Washingwa Cos
St. Louis
National Firemen's Association
Bridgeport
Ohio
Spencer Chess
Salisbury
N. C
Columbia
Whiterstone
Spencer Hose
Chicago
Frances Everett
Exmoor
Mise J. Anna Carpenter
Westward Ho
Mise Everett
C. L. Deerin
Midlothian
Iss Carpenter
Drs. H . A. Beidler
Lake Geneva
Fail to Break Records in Grand Circuit Meet at Readville
Favorites won two of four races concluding the grand circuit meeting at Readville Massachusetts. Major Delmar and Prince Alert failed to break world records in strong winds. Cherry Lass led in the 2:08 pacing class. Masetto and others showed mixed form while Hopper won the 2:18 trot.
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Readville
Maes
Major Delmar
Prince Alert
Cherry Larss
Masetta
Georg
Stanley Dillon
Tom Phair
Noretta
Hopper
Major C
Cherry Lass
B. Mh
Bobby McGregor
Andrews
Werabtes
King Direct
Geers
Allerson
Claymes
B. G
McDonald
Br. H
Urry
Eudora
B. iSnow
Stanley Dilton
Sidney Dillon
Cheers
Maxine
McCoy
Marion Wilkes
B. m
Judge Green
de Ryder
Masetto
Dickerson
Br. x
McKinney
Fom Phair
Johnson
Totara
Titer
Kyrillic
Ch. H
Young
Halffallen
Curry
Eh. m
Huffman
C. B. Hi
Coastman
Gear
Albert
Ro. G
Tom Keene
Delmar
Trotted Seven Heats at Viking Fair Meet Ends Close
Special to The Washington dam Elkins W Va Aug 26 The Viking Fair Association fall meet closed with a thrice contested tri county trot from Taylor Barbour and Rad dolph producing seven heats the deciding heat finishing at sundown The day featured multiple heats with horses Arlina Proline Miss J Scott Willis Bettia Jugans Goodie Mack Polk Rebel Jack and Red Baroness among the runners with times ranging from about 2 24 to 2 40 The purse varied up to 300 and 100 for a one half mile runout event
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Elkins
W. Va
Viking Fair Association
Tri-County
Taylor
Barbour
Raddolph
Tel-county Trace
Arlina
P. C. Daniels
Beverly
Hiram Gaines
Hay
Clarksburg
Yara
T. B. Gore
Clarkaburg
Wiliam B
G. P. Keener
Morgantown
Emetta
A. D. Parr
Clarkeburg
Bettia Jugans
Flora
W. J. Ramsey
Mat Jordan
Weston
Detroit Auto Events Show Oldfield and Kiser Duel at Track
Detroit August 26 at Grosse Point track begins fourth annual automobile meeting. Oldfield and Kiser provide the day’s key rivalry with Kiser clocking the best time of 5:24.5 at Cleveland earlier week. 15 mile open race yields dramatic finish as Kiser wins in 14:51.15 despite Oldfield’s late surge. Attendance 5,000 with multiple contests including a five mile handicap and a motorcycle race.
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Kiser
Detroit
Barney Oldfield
Earl Kiser
Grosse Point
Cleveland
Green Dragon
Garnett
Miles
Newman
Cara
Frank Kulik
W. F. Winchester
T. L. Marr
Arthur Mason
W. Hurlburt
W. L. Marr
Charlen Garnell
H. H. Lyttle
William Overdaf
Charles Garnett
William Newmann
W. FF. Winchester
George Soules
W. I. Mart
Arthur Major
W. B. Hurlburt
William Overdut
Cruisers Begin Race off Newport for Speed Test
Four United States cruisers Columbia Minneapolis Prairie and Topeka sailed from Newport Rhode Island for Hampton Roads Virginia to race and help the Navy determine current beating speeds. The ships had previously logged about 23 knots and will test speed in a race between Columbia and Minneapolis. The fleet previously conducted formation maneuvers. Seawarhaka Cup Challenge involves Oshkosh Wisconsin challenging the Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club in Montreal.
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Columbia
Minneapolis
Prairie
Topeka
Newport
R. I
United States
Hamptoun
Roads
Navy Department
Southell
Montreal
Lib of
Oshkosh
Wis
Royal
Beef Strike Still On Packers Claim A Victory
Chicago August 23 reports say talks between the strike leaders, packers, and aldermanic committee yielded no breakthrough. Packers insist they run plants and have nothing to arbitrate, while labor members plan a final peace appeal and a board meeting is set for early next week. Clergymen and federal observers attended sessions as hopes for a peaceful settlement linger. Executive Board to Meet in Chicago to discuss future steps.
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Chicago
Aldermanic Committee
Packers
T. J. Connors
Edward Tilden
Thomas E. Wilson
J. E. Maurer
Harrison
Omaha
Donnelly
Butchers’ Union
Hey
Ethelbert Stewart
Federal Department of Commerce and Tabor
Stewart
Edward Welly
St. Cecelia’s Church
Walher Welly
Booker T. Washington
Amalgamated Meat-cutters’ and Butchers’ Workmen's Union
H. A. Richelberg
New York
Stephen Vail
Lewis Reinhardt
Kanass City
Cass Lehman
Ban Branchoieco
Homer D. Call
Syracuse
John Kloersch
W. J. Ster- Wing
Labor Funds Concealed Urged Dissolution Of Local Assembly No 300
In Pittsburg August 26 a bill in equity seeks to dissolve Local Assembly No 300 Rights of Labor and appoint a receiver. The suit alleges irregularities in two officer elections, theft from depositaries, and about $100000 in treasury. It also accuses officers of permitting 2 percent employer assessments, secret rebates for some manufacturers, wage reduction effects, and continued full dues with death benefit cut from 1000 to 300. The American Window Glass Company is named among alleged discriminations.
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Pittsburg
Paul St. Peter
American Window Glass Company
New Charge of Extortion Against Building Trades Leader
New York aug a second indictment charging extortion was handed down against Philip Weinseimer president of the Building Trader Alliance. Complainant Charles Tucker a plumbing contractor alleges Weinseimer shook him down for 100 on threat to call a strike paid by check to Weinseimer. Weinseimer held on 1000 bail with plea set for September 6. Employers and union men in building trades lockout sit confident while the other side expects victory as Scranton men travel to meet John Mitchell on his return to borrow funds.
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New York
Philip Weinseimer
Building Trader Alliance
Charles Tucker
Brooklyn
M. Co
Weinseimer
Weineseimer
Jeffries Dominates Munroe In Two Round Win
Jeffries proves superior in a swift title defense against Munroe as the miner suffers a decisive second round stoppage. Gary Graney declares no fight called off while trainer Billy Delaney weighs future challengers and notes two years idle could ruin a next bout. Spectator mood tempered. most locals expected Jeffries to win, while out of town fans favored Munroe.
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Graney
Munroe
Mya
Billy Delaney
Jeffries
San Francisco Standard
San Francisco
California
Pacific
Rockies
Gallery Gods
Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Cure
An advertisement claims Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy cures dyspepsia, heartburn, gastritis, and stomach disorders with a positive guarantee. It touts first dose relief, a European engine McDermott formula, sole American rights, and offers pamphlets and customer history requests.
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Grover Graham
Drgentian
Bagina
Grover Graham Co
Newburgh
N.Y
Jeffries Defeats Munroe Under Marquis Rules in Two Rounds
The crowd gathered near The Post watched as Jeffries controlled the match under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Scales tipped to 225 pounds for Jeffries and 6,000 spectators filled the Avenue after midnight. Bets favored a ten round finish, with many wagers on the miner’s fate in that span.
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Munroe
Kid McCoy
Butteman
Jeffries
Corbett
Sullivan
Fitizsimmons
Jim
Chile Rich in Minerals From Engineering Magazine
Chile hosts rich mineral wealth with coal mines at Lota and Coronel producing about 1,000,000 tons yearly and employing 9,000. Nitrate works exceed 100 with caliche deposits leached and refined for export, mainly to England and the Continent. Copper dominates metal mining with 30,000 tons annual output and growing prospects, while manganese silver and promising gold deposits add further value.
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Coronel
Chile
Europe
England
Great Britain
Germany
All Quiet Along the Potomac Poet Authorship
A reader defends Ethel Lynn Beers as author of the famous poem All Quiet Along the Potomac, noting her pen name variations and family ties to Goshen Orange County. She recalls Beers’s lifetime and burial, and questions a NYT error naming the author as Ithel Lyne. The letter emphasizes Beers’s Confederate War sentiment despite no regional bias.
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the Potomac
Ethel Lynn Beers
Fitta &, Crank
New York Times
Potomac
Goxher
Orange County
Ithel Lyne
Charles G. Elliott
Hfe
Ethel Lynn
Hi) Beers
Goshen
Slate Hill
Bouthert Confederacy
Mather
Venomous Reptiles Deaf and Eyesight Compared by Werner
The Chicago Chronicle reports German naturalist M Werner’s observations on reptiles and amphibians. He notes many venomous species are deaf or have poor vision, while water and light attract them. caymans and crocodiles miss distant humans. snakes show limited sight. boas see only up to a fraction of their body length.
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Chicago Chronicle
M. Werner
Vienna
B.S
Perak
Swiet Specific CO
Atlanta
Victoria Falls described as a mile wide river dropping into a deep crack
Miss C. W. Mackintosh records a recent South Africa tour noting Victoria Falls appears from a rugged gorge with 400 foot chasms and a rainbow arcing over the overhang. She highlights the Falls charm in changing views its spray and shifting rainbows rather than a single thunderous rush.
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Afhles
Victoria Falls
C. W. Mackintosh
South Africa
Newa
Marotstland
Zambesi
Miss Mackintosh
Niagara
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