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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1904

Page

12

Beldame Wins Dolphin Stakes at Sheepshead Bay in Record Time

In New York racing at Sheepshead Bay, Beldame ridden by Net, carrying 12 pounds, won the Dolphin Stakes for three-year-olds, one mile and a furlong, from Ormonde's Right and Aurumaster. Earlier, St Bellane carried 126 pounds to win the Partridge Stakes over six furlongs on the turf, beating Bedouin and Glenecho. Letola set a Futurity course record over seven furlongs with 1944-5 time, while Delhi fell to First Mason in a handicap feature.

New York Beldame Sheepshead Bay Feld Ormonde Auromaster Keene Delhi Shaw Fen Jersey Evewed Sir Bhep Birdle Trineeiet Schoharie Kingtacne Stevedara Boline Buttiing Bank Watersile Lyne Aurimaster fAurus Haltanpville Mason Lynes Hes Iaibeser Deni Dem J Jones Hiria Advan Flammuta Forres Moor Peles IF Metropole Ida Stach and Sac and Pepper Black Prince Guldcroft Estella J Filipo Rose Mary Kane Hiodwina Brookiyolle Briasthorpe Silver Poot Fydrangea Thinking Threat Tanya Schulamite Hamburg Sidney ¢ Love Lord Advocate Ed Dinge Daisy Gaseey Torney

Surprises at Detroit as Aden Wins Handicap Race

At Firehland Park this afternoon a string of upsets thrilled the crowd. Aden, a four to one outsider, won the main feature beating Pretension and STOR while Autolight, favorite, finished last. Jade captured the Jade event, and other races produced close finishes as bettors watched varied outcomes and a rack record was threatened by several contenders.

Aden Autolight Detroit Firehland Park Tive Betume Roa Anish Kilts Wiel Wa Ia Tal Manfred Bly Firth Barmy Turk Wen Malakoff Ben Funson Pime Sam Farmer Dror Tosted

Harlem Race Day Sees Fossil Backed In Third Race

At Harlem August 30 Fossil ran a strong third in the third race as Emisy surged to victory by a narrow margin. Sis Lee led a surprise win in the first race while Bragg triumphed in the fourth and Chariie Miller topped the seventh with Great Eastern claiming a distant second.

Fossil Bragg Harlem Chesga Possil Porses Vossil Emisy Tok Anariaw Sis Lea Hive Sis Lee Buon Loco Janeta Sheehaas Secund Peegenoment Tine la Triollan Efe Af Dixie Andrews Pacoa Belte Billy Bashaw Chockaye Te Japan Sly Hugh My Jane Mountain Sheehan McIntyre Brancas Doctor Stephens Bombardier Sioux Chief Peter Paul Auduchon Henry Arnold Hane Wagner Mohican Subtle Nicol Lady Lavey Ram's Horn Helgesen Dundall and EY Otros Alas Ran Chariie Miller Knapp Great Eastern Harris Benson Caldwell Halgesen Frank Me Erabunta Hen Chance Loutaville Fading Light Ethel Wheat Oregat Docila

Horse Race Entries For Tomorrow's Card

Entries listed for seven races with runners and odds across five furlongs to a mile. Notable names include Mart Gentry Big Beach Bellaranno Envay and Togo in early races, plus Marshalsea Newmown Hay Father Talient Leila in later events. Odds shown range from 80s to 163 each with multiple horses at 90s and 100s.

Thue Jim Hale Carat D. L. Moore Bluemint Maud Duller Mart Gentry F.kersall Big Beach Bellaranno Envay Togo Free Field Count Pacific Happy Jack Max Nar Bowling Bridge Mary's Gallant Alcor Paul Bone Brake John & Gwens Don Ami Cardigan Tracalara Golden Link Rip Handvice Creolin Charawind Don Domo Grozene Atlantico Americano Akola MeGes Celebration Volla Dalvay Winesap Fongoluca Fonceasta Shawana Ed Smith Devout Michael Byrnes No Trumpet Clingman McClellan Retort Lieut Rice Marshalsea Newmown Hay Father Talient Leila Woodson Walnamothee Sartila Our Bessie Sweet Tone Maxus Excentral Bluemiat

Five Horses Headed Apart In Exciting St Louis Finish

Racing card highlights five horse photo finish at St Louis with Tally H favored over Eleanor Howard and Sid Silver followed by Whiskers. Woodlands narrowly defeats Fruit in the fourth race as track stays fast. Daily results list six furlongs to mile events with Felix Mozzea, Bugle Horn and Misan throne among winners and other runners.

St. Louis Tally H Eleanor Howard Sid Silver Fair Grounds Woodlands Tim Hurst H Anderson Felix Mozzea Young Tristan Shandy Troxler Capt Brolaski Berry Hughes Jack Little Bombino Phiora Mal Carpenter Trogan Milton Young Helma Preesias J. Conway St Slmenian Sam Stevens Dolinda Prince of Plison Burke Cochran Hycena Flher Seder Foley Whiskers Buccleuth Onanetta Tom Crabb Caterpillar Chip Potter Maverick Hangleap Troxier Fruit Rise Arlena Austin Jme Red Leet Trixie White Blissful Cacolo John Doyle Poley Brennenworth Lady Strathmore J Dale Hubbard Williame D Austin Triple Silver Ryevale Ambersia Ivernla Regina D Kinog’s Court Ladis Lady Sellers Bavarian Piller Jack Moran Mister Wilson Fay Sharp Stella M the Eye Hello Girl Betty Gold Daredevil Anona Gold Monarch J. G. Drought Mai Lowery Eugenie B Algonquin Ara Nepenthe Dradwarlin Wakeful Miss Betty Mafalda Glen Nevis Marquis de Carahas Vestry Lady Lou Opinion Fred Priesmeyer Annabelle Lee Lela Hunter Pique Renaissance Lady Fair Dotage Courant Howard Vance Mehmood Fonz Albany Avold Flora Willoughby Brooklyn Siuualan John McGurk Iras

Louisiana bookmakers brace for shutdown as new law takes effect

New Orleans on August 30 reports pools rooms must close by tomorrow when the new law fully enforces September 1. Owners plan to dismiss staff and dismantle venues across the city and state. Despite the shutdown, organizers anticipate no drop in betting on horse races as many plan to run hand books to continue wagering.

Louisiana New Orleans

Death in electric chair at Auburn Prison

Antonio Giorgi o was executed in the Auburn Prison electric chair for the May 4 murder of John Van Gorder and his half sister Miss Farnham at West Almond Allegany County. The motive was robbery. Giorgi o recited prayers until the current was applied. Versaci is to be electrocuted during the week of September 6. Minnesota reports note a Cass Lake murder and a Walker hanging. Julius H Wells named land office receiver at Del Norte Colorado.

Auburn aAntonio Giorgio John van Gorder Miss Farnham West Almend Allegany County Gioreo Giorgio Guiseppi Versacia

Beecham's Pills advertised for digestion and sleep

An advertisement claims Beecham's Pills cure liver and stomach issues and restore youthful appetite and natural sleep after a short course, portraying the remedy as a charm.

Beecham

Hicks First Man IX Continues Lead In Marathon Victory

Thomas J Hicks of Cambridge Mass won the Olympic Marathon race today after a grueling run. Corey finished second with Newton third as a large crowd cheered into the gathering darkness. Hicks, 28, 133 pounds, had trained since Boston finishes and boasted strong endurance throughout the event.

Corey Newton Roxbury Mass C. J. Porter Cambridgeport D. J. Kneeland Boston R. A. Fowler John J. Foy New York City Michael Spring A. L. Newton Edward P. Carr Sumpel A. Mellor Frank Pierce Albert P. Corey Chicago Wrenchmant Leentauw South Africa Yamagani Thomas J. Hicks Cambridge Fetila Hicks

Strike spreads in Chicago yards as stock handlers vote

Union leaders plan to broaden action to include all trades tied to packing. About 1400 stock handlers voted to strike at 10 am, prompting packers to hire replacements. President Donnelly signals broader action against railroads and allied departments with a Watita Hall mass meeting planned. The national butcher executive board keeps the strike active seeking an honorable adjustment. About 1200 workers returned to the yards, though leaders deem this a normal fluctuation as some resign. Kansas City reports the strike continues with many watchers discharged and about half of strikers back at work or gone from the city.

Chicago Donnelly Butchers Union Watita Hall National Executive Board Kansas City Mon

Unions dispute authority over structural alliance plan

The Central Labor Union council denounces a local Structural Alliance as a rump group and says unions have not acted with their national bodies. Meantime Pullman Shops will close September 1, affecting about 30 000 people in the Chicago area for over a month due to a lull in new orders.

Pullman Chicago Pullman Company Car Building Corporation

Republic Plant Strike Fails at National Tubes Pittsburg

In Pittsburg Pennsylvania August the Republic plant strike fails and crews prepare for a general resumption on the Southside. Pendleton says a strikers committee accepted terms, leaving the National Tube Company plant non union. Postmasters appointed include Laura B. Biggard for Coal Bluff and Thomas D. Whalen for Healdville. William D. Hillman serves Brian Virginia and David W. Moora for Pollicks.

Republic Pittsburg National Tubs Company Pendleton National Tube Company Pennsylvania Coal Bluff Laura B. Biggard Vermont Healdville Thomas D. Whalen Virginia Brian William D. Hillman Pollicks David W. Moora

New Scale Rejected Appeal To August Belmont

The Interborough Rapid Transit Company refused the request of motormen and firemen for higher wages and shorter hours as subway plans progressed. Local committees will appeal to August Belmont, with Chief Hanrahan summoned to potentially curb a strike if demands are not met.

Belmont Hanrahan New York Interborough Rapid Transit Company Wyman Hedley Interborough Probaly National Organization of Street Railway Men Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen Pepper Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Jencks Bryan John J. Hanrahan Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Peoria Hurley

Former Cripple Creek Sheriff Seeks Recovery Over Lynching Resolve

In Cripple Creek Colorado August 30 the first suit by Teller County officers ousting Edward Bell from the sheriff’s office seeks $5000 damages for usurpation. Henry M. Robertson claims Bell’s removal followed a June 6 resignation under mob threats after a used rope demonstration at Armory Hall. Revelations include conspiracy charges against Rev T S Leland L A Jenks and Arthur Parker for murder of Bell and Deputy Underwood. Bail set at 2500. defendants jailed. Also report ES Walden, former Engineers' union secretary, was beaten by four masked men while returning to the Vindicator mine amid a district strike dispute.

Cripple Creek Criple Creek Colo Teller County District Court Henry M. Robertson Edward Bell Robertson Independence Armory Fall Lewis Rev. T. 8 Leland L.A. Jenks Arthur Parker Underwood Engineers’ Union No. 75 Vindicator

Sheet Metal Strike Order Shuts Talks in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on August 30, a general strike order was issued by the sheet-metal workers union set to take effect Thursday. The dispute centers on wage scale talks halted by a refusal to appoint an arbitrator. The current agreement expires September 1 and about 800 workers face disruption while unions demand conference negotiations. Treasury figures show internal revenue receipts 177,820 and customs 1,177,555 with expenditures of 91,170,000.

Philadelphia Sheet-Metal Workers Union Treasury

Myers Papaya Tablets Claim Digestive Cure

An advertisement extols Myers Papaya Tablets as a universal stomach aid that digests food in any stomach condition. It contrasts with acid dependent tonics, asserts a guaranteed cure for dyspepsia indigestion and constipation, and offers mail order with cash on delivery and district agents Affleck's Rug Store in Detroit, Michigan.

South America F. S. Myers Affleck The Myers Remedy Co Detroit Mich

Two Iron Trains Race Through Philadelphia Streets

In North Philadelphia crowds watch two big iron locomotives, Frankford and Chestnut Hill, race side by side along Reading Railway tracks from Reading Terminal to Wayne Junction. The vivid afternoon spectacle draws suburban riders and onlookers as trains meet near Sixteenth Street in an exhilarating, neighborhood event.

Frankford Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Tioga Nicetown Reading Railway Wayne Junction Reading Terminal Huntingdon Street Columbia Avenue Sixteenth Street Fils South Broad Street Norfolk Alice Ben Bok Aice Ben Bolt Marie Bull Annie Moore Mamie Taylor

Maneuvering Horses Lead Driver Through Alley Jump

A Cantile Library building scene on Tenth Street near Chestnut shows a wagon driver, alone with no helper, guiding two horses that turn and follow his call as they head toward Market Street. The driver calls Joe and Bill, but stays at the alley entrance while the animals complete the turn.

British Cotton Growth Seen To Save Trade Woes

J A Hatton of the British Cotton Growing Association told the Cambridge meeting that 10 million Britons depend on cotton and workers lose about 3.2 million weekly from short time. He urged expanding cotton elsewhere, especially West Africa, which could yield 20 million bales annually though progress will be slow. Balfour backed expansion as cure for mills, not stopping futures gambling.

Chicago Chronicle J. A. Hatton British Cotton Growing Association British Association Cambridge Hutton Britain Tin United States West Africa Balfour

Speculators and Cotton Demand in the United States

The piece notes demand outruns supply despite rising production, as speculators expect higher prices and profit from it. They foresee increased output later and may spur production to meet demand, boosting Southern growers’ profits while diversifying crops to face future competition. Clara-Mamma and Mother-Gracious interject a wedding vow joke about scrubbing.

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