Long Shots Win Five Bad Ride Beat Homestead
Ram's Horn prevailed as the lone favorite after a strong two year old field in the handicap. Homestead led early but Schilling’s ride caused disqualification for second place, with Semper Vivax and Alcantara among the day’s surprising finishers. weather clear, track good, and a list of later races and entries follows the results.
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New Orleans
Homestead
Schilling
Shaver
Jake Greenberg
Baird
Chamblee
Romanek
Laura Hunter
Lady Draper
J. W. O'Neil
Mezzo
Whats
Baggerly
Fleetful
Belle of Portland
Semper Vivax
J. Hennessey
Bensie McCarthy
J. Martin
H.l Tierney
Careless and Fruit
Topic
Crimming
Phil Finch
Nicol
Bay Wood
Munro
Merry Acrobat
Reckoner
Kingstele
Barkelmore
Lardinal Wolsey
Circus Girl
Julia Junkin
Frank Foster
St Sever
Parisienne
Lyman Hay
Little Jack Harner
W. L. George
Bensonhurst
Clonmel
Tloral Wreath
Dalesman
Iachael Ward
Trossachs
Fiasco
Aggie Lewis
Fhe Huguenot
Foxmead
Arachne
Little Boy
Lady Charlot
Ponca
Federal
Josette
Birchrod
My Jane
Merry Tioneer
Hodul
Nevermore
Ob Murphy
Dalry Green
Ben MacDhul
Ernest Parham
Irby Bennett
Asling
Captain Bros Lanks
Lineal
James H. Reed
Bishop Woend
Dundall
Limarick
Pawtucket
Green Gown
Byaskill
Kornet
Sharp Boy
Oakland Tracks Runriches and Ascot Results Summaries
Weather clear at Oakland with fast track as multiple races produce winners. Futurity dash sees Baker at 12 to 1 taking first, while McNear finishes second and Golden Huck third. numerous horses ran in five and a half furlongs to a mile and longer events with times around 1:19 to 1:46. Includes later Ascot notes of Rose’s fifth straight win, plus a Jack Warner trade report to St Louis and New York club moves.
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Oakland
San Francisco
Baker
George PF
McNear
Golden Huck
Robert Mitshall
Edredun
Way Templeton
Pheila Alae
Bad Sam
Silent Water
Batidor
Redan
Urbans
Albonita
Aust Polly
Mima
Troy
Branza Wing
the Freiter
Hipponax
Bedner
Frank Woods
Mocorjte
Bud Wade
Northwest
Anvil
Head Dance
Ara
Dawn Patrick
Cardinal Sarto
Fleetwood
Estella J
Inspector Munro
al Waddell
Trapsetter
Presidio
Miss May Bowdish
Florencia
Box Elder
Mac Wells
Standard
Maxtress
Toupee
Dollie H
Young Pepper
Qeen Fay
M.A. Powell
David Holand
Princess Zula
Nika
Hen Erle
Mizpah
Meada
Lily Golding
Gallant Cassie
Sacecharate
Lady Greenwood
Alice Platt
Emma Reubold
Jennie B
Border Mark
Borghese
Scotchead
Claude
Arbula
Red Tip
Iridius
W. R. Condon
Royal Rogue
Martinmas
Magrave
Squire Johnson
Canonicus
Do Go
Flaunt
Scherzo
Harrock
Toto Grande
Waterspout
Stilicho
Grafter
Charmel
Harmonda
Maud Muller
Vigoroso
Rene
Byronerdale
Ora Viva
Colonel Anderson
W. Trahern
Royalty
Flying Torpedo
Meistersinger
Harka
Rough Rider
Ascot
Los Angeles
Green B. Morris
Fily
Rose
Dille
Liberto
Iras
Lustig
Frangible
Miracla I
Huapals
Galanthue
Tangible
Evermore
Foxy Grandpa
Tom Hawk
Punctilla
Ed Gulozburg
Slauson
Gold Rose
Sais
el Chihuahua
Felipe Iugo
Chu
John Hughes
Stauson
Great Mogul
Skirmish
Crigli
Tizen
King Promise
Leonada
Lady Ninora
Revel
Belle Kloney
Fireball
Blue Coat
Encanado
Glee
McGrathiana Pripaee
Heltgerach
Bijlaeful
Decima
Serveacence
Susie Chriatian
Firebanda
Patsy Brown
Dusky Deere
Leuretta Philipps
Britt Nelson Fight Splits $26,900 Gate Receipts
The December San Francisco bout earned 26900 in gate receipts with Britt receiving 8877 Nelson 5938 and the Yosemite Club 12105. Britt claimed world title and promised another defense while Nelson alleged Britt led with ground and clinch. Nelson proposed a rematch under new terms with ref Siler and a $5000 side, claiming he scored the only knockdown.
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San Francisco
Britt
Nelson
Yosemite Club
Roche
Siler
Baseball Notes Reflect Trades and Managerial Hopes
Pitcher Td. Seiver moves to Minneapolis in a trade from St. Louis to Indianapolis. Barrow signs John Thoney and Champ Osteen, both former Senators, to join Indianapolis next season. Giants star George Van Haltren hit .272 in the Pacific Coast League last season. O Loughlin seeks a managerial post while Cincinnati and Fitzaburgiana dispute the Phelps-Peltz deal outcomes. Montreal’s franchise reportedly moves to Richmond, Va. and Heydler returns to Washington amid league talks.
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Td. Seiver
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Barrow
John Thoney
Champ Osteen
Senators
George van Haltren
Giants
Sik” O'Loughlin
Sik
Cincinnati
Fitzaburgiana
Phelps-Peltz
St. Louis Browns
Mr. Hedges
Hedges
Boston
Nationals
Fred Tenny
Bamesa
Hamilton Guilty in First Degree Murder Case
After a three day trial in Criminal Court No 2 Judge Gould presided. A one hour jury verdict found William W Hamilton guilty of murdering Mary Elizabeth Butler also known as Lizzie Lyman. The defense argued insanity but the jail physician testified no mental disorder. Hamilton faces the death penalty at sentencing.
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Criminal Court No. 2
Justice Gould
William W. Hamilton
Mary Elizabeth Butler
Lizzie Lyman
Levi H. David
Hamilton
D. EK. Shute
United States
Harry Bingham
L. H. David
Robert H. McNeill
James
Hasby-Smith
David and
McNeill
Bowling Record Broken in 1904 Market House Dominates
The 1904 bowling season ended with records set in the District League as Halley of Market House posted scores 246 233 223 for a 702 total and 244 average. Acmes and Market House teams delivered high games with spectators at Palace alleys. George Z. Cox led high scores with 247, while Keane and Batley posted 246 and 247 in close competition. Departments and leagues saw tight finishes with Commissioners and Agriculturists scoring well, and Rail Way Roadway, Lighting, and other teams delivering strong sets.
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Halley
Market House
Acmes
Market House Boys
Palace
Acries
George Z. Cox
Keane
Batley
Miller
Fin
Jos Hurdle
Hie Lant
Warren
Comemissioners
Agriculturieta
Smith
Track and Roadway
Lighting Company
Railway Relief Association
Gama
Hardie
Spress
Torais
Bishop
Miner
Hoffman
Bailey
Williams
Drake Field
Staub
Herbert
Shatter
o’Connell
Manahan
Fellows
Cooke
Beckstein Iit
Stewart
Claims Against Sully in bankruptcy proceed
New York December 21 small creditors backed by Edward Hawley and Frank H Ray seek to have about 2 959 365 53 in claims against Daniel J Sully Co set aside allowing Sully to pay nearly a hundred cents on the dollar Magrane Cox referee would direct trustee David H Miller to expunge Cotton Exchange claims attached to petitions total 2 959 365 53 The petition says these claims are not based on actual sales
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Hawley
Frank H. Ray
Daniel J. Sully & Co
Mr. Sully
Sully
Magrane Cox
David H. Miller
Cotton Exchange
Tossed coin for verdict in Jersey City case
Twelve jurymen were summoned to appear before Police Judge Higgins after a Jersey City criminal case involved a verdict reached by a coin toss. The jurors allegedly decided Eckoff's fate by heads, and a guilty verdict followed. Eckoff's attorney sought reversal citing the coin toss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
New York
Higgins
Eckoff
Pigeon Returns to New York Home After Long Flight
A exhausted carrier pigeon with a leg tag reading A. C. H., 38¢, was found in Dolgeville Herkimer County. Adolph C. Harn, a pigeon fancier from Dolgeville, moved to Southern California a year ago with his pigeons. It is believed the bird is from his flock returning to its old home. Such a remarkable instance stands out as an unparalleled rarity.
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California
New York
Utica
N. Y
Dolgeville
Herkimer County
Adolph C. Harn
New Dolgeville
Buch
Fast Train Wreck Near Lena Kills Two in Michigan
A Chicago to copper country train on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line derailed near Lena Michigan after a broken rail. Engineer Martin Gavan and Fireman Louis Miller were killed, fifteen were injured as the engine and two coaches left the tracks and the rest of the train derailed. In other items Billy Lush of Cleveland faces Yale coaching terms decision. Frank Gotch loses handicap match to Jim Parr in Buffalo North Carolina. Southern Field Trials in Waynesboro conclude with Pioneer McKinley Count Gladstone winners. Charles Summerfield survives 135 foot fall from Williamsburg Bridge with internal injuries but no broken bones.
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Menominee, Mich
Chicago
Copper Country
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Lena
Here
Martin Gavan
Louis Miller
Gotch
Buffalo
N. C
Frank Gotch
Jim Parr
Parr
New York
Williamsburg Bridge
East River
Charles Summerfield
Summerfield
Reading Common Dividend Declared by Reading Holding
The Reading Company board declares a semi annual common stock dividend of one and a half percent for the holding company of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and coal and iron properties. Payable February 1 to record holders January 14. Directors also set an 8 percent dividend on the second preferred stock payable May 1 to holders of record April 3. Henry Dick, recently elected, attends as a director for the first time in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading Company
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Old
Henry Dick
Munroe Furnishes Little Information at Bankruptcy Hearing
George Hugh Munroe, senior member of Munroe and Munroe, testified before Commissioner Alexander in the firm's bankruptcy inquiry. He stated he had never looked at the firm’s books, leaving record duties to the bookkeeper, and declined to reveal daily stock washings of Montreal and Boston Mining and Smeltine Company shares from September to November, citing counsel. The hearing was continued to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Munroe
New York
George Hugh Munroe
Munroe & Munroe
Alexander
Samuel Untermeyer
Montreal and
Boston Mining and Smeltine Company
Variety of Cutlery and Knives from Rodgers & Sons
An advertisement lists an extensive range of pocket knives and tools from Jos. Rodgers & Sons including pearl and stag handles, 2 to 4 blade models, brass lined and Sheffield makes. Prices span from 25 cents to 15 dollars, with special Christmas and exclusive designs in pearl, stag horn, tortoise shell, and combination knives.
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Congress
Rodgers & Sons
President Lillie's Bank Closes as Officers Assignee
Conneaut Ohio December 2 W W Grant cashier Marine Savings Bank and Archibald Fraser assistant cashier named as assignees to manage the finances of O C Lillie president of the Marine Savings Bank and cashier of the First National Bank which closed yesterday Lillie made an assignment today Their bond totals 30000 Grant says the Marine Savings Bank is solvent and will pay dollar for dollar Bank Inspector L L Miller arrived and took charge of the First National Bank affairs as receiver
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Conneaut
Ohio
W. W. Grant
Marine Savings Bank
Archibald Fraser
O. C. Lilie
First National Bank
Lilie
Grant
L. L. Miller
First National Hank Ag
Tragedy in Powder Springs: Vaughan shot by Roper near Hiram
Irby B. Vaughan was shot and killed last night at 11 o clock near Hiram following a dispute with Tyre L. Roper on the scene. Roper surrendered to the area authorities.
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Powder Springs
Irby B. Vaughan
Tyre L. Roper
Hiram
Vaughan
Roper
Promen Roper
Man Shoots Self to Escape Arrest in Chicago
Henry Berkhart, recently employed by a wholesale meat firm, fatally shot himself to avoid arrest on charges of embezzling company funds. A constable stood outside with a warrant at his door when the tragedy occurred.
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Chicago
Henry Berkhart
Berkhart
Mahanoy City
Oneida
Cross Creek Coal Company
Here
Frank Mozer
Joseph Herald
Erald
Europe
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F St
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Ith
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Shade
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Koch
Ashington
18Th St
Fisk Elgin
W. T. Baldus
HS Bate
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Sam Te Drage
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