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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1904

Page

26

Fruit Leads as Favorites Fail in Crescent City Races

New Orleans December meets feature Fruit, Auromaster, and Ahola beaten as rain clouds hover over Crescent City track. One mile Christmas Handicap card gains light interest with Firby Rach opening, Dick Bernard and Brooklyn among winners and multiple runners listed for tomorrows program.

Fruit Auromaster Ahola Crescent City New Orleans Gageonne Beder Stepid Annie Alone Queen Nose Aral May Norwald Ohla Agnew Virginia Clique Kenta Mise Nanaia L Hittle Jack Borner Trimminal Ita Fi Wen Miladi Leva Lee Te O Kevend Ash Daniel Keath Canajgharie Vestry Caterpillar Irene Mae Geastion Alee Lady Fonea Rice Williama PhilUpa Auromaater Hachel Ward Bam Stevens Pilgrim Girl Lauten Conner Merry Pianeser Caryota Alsa Rat Dick Bernard Nicol Frantenac Robbing Astarita Phil- Ups Mayor Johnson Auditor Invincible Brunswick Brooklyn Bessie McCarthy Philippe Homestead Crimmins Cataline Charlie Winder Lee King Reckoner McWilliams Barkermore Rixth Jake Greenberg B. Davis St. Tammany W. Hennessey H. Phillips Love's Labor Dalesman Beattie Custus Joe Wise Norwood Ohio Ralbert Hannibal Bey Jake Sanders Pawtucket Spongecake Saladin Misanthrope Soldier of Fortune Rabunta Arachne Arab Merry Acrobat Grendon Curate White Ghost Gaelighter Jerry Hunt Worthington Tom Shelley Falermian Garnish de Reszke Au Revoir Gay Boy Judge Himes Gregor K Orthodox Telescope Floral King Janatta Rankin Guralighter Midshipman Lord Tennyson George Vivian Leo King Bourke Coskran Treacy Hymottus

Waswift Wins Rich Club Race at Del Mar Meet

In Los Angeles today Waswift the chestnut horse owned by Yeager stormed to victory in the mile race carrying 124 pounds, defeating Felipe Lugo and Kenilworth. The horse, noted for Ascot speed, surged at the stretch and ran a strong 1:39 1/2, with Kenilworth finishing third as three favorites claimed first money. Weather cloudy, track fast. Waswift led a strong field across multiple races with notable results at Oakland and San Francisco summaries nearby.

Los Angeles Cal Wasmift Andvari Knapp Anona Miter Sincado McDaniel Auro Lady Fess St. Dixie Miss Powell Garviee Alka Slausons Happy Chappy Lawrence Twen Horaath Foy Granpa Jesumes J. Corbett Crosby Our Pride Portmaster Mi Reina Miss Provo Waswift Debrand Fallos Lugs Dugan Kenilworth Smith Sala John F Birdie Palgo Fatt Hans Wagner Judge Denton Hile Milton Young Namtor Rough Rider Cincidnatua Glisten Invictus Golden Light Mordénte MacFleckno Victoria Libréto Blus Ridge Galanthus Miracle Great Eastern Lanark Huapale Conger Martin Flora Bright

Filte d Or and Delusion Raise Stakes in Mile Selling

In the Sixth race Mile selling event several entries show strong odds with prices listed. Filte d Or at 107 and Border Mark at 102 lead a field including Mocorito Edu cate 107, Mr Farnum and Delusion 97, and Scherzo 114. Inspector Munro 109, Dungannon 106, Peaceful Serenity 101.

Albemarle Lady Kent Bell Reed Hip Bonaz Abonita Hearn Sterling Towers J. H. Bennett Dr. Legge Sea Alx A. Mu Lady Hodesia Matt Hogan Sea Voyage Dora I the Cure Lieutenant Fretter Young Gadfly San Jose Nigrette Wella Red Cross Nurse Horatius Harka Sugden Homage Dandie Belle Young Marlow Dotterel Masketo Karabel Millary Bedner Cinnabar Elmore Sunnyahore Myrtle H Dottie H Standard Yada Cardinal Sarto Squire Johnson Jerusha Fay Templeton Gossiper Prince Brutus Menda W. R. Condon Sol Lichtenstein Sir Preston Revolt Hulford Dougin Currie Maud Muller Batidor Colonel Anderson Barrack Meistersinger Wenrick Major Tenney Isabellita Briers Anvil Northwest Idogo Bard Burns Mountebank Molto Fleneur Filte d'Or Mr. Farnum Delusion Inspector Munro Dungannon Dusty Miller Serenity

Four Cities Set for Interscholastic Relay Meet

Four cities will send relay teams to the interscholastic meet at Convention Hall on January 28. Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia teams are paired in two events with local high schools in two others. Notable entrants include Georgetown Prep Drexel Institute Baltimore City College and Episcopal High School Alexandria. The prep races feature first year boys while later events crown the top combined school teams. Local teams expect strong showings as candidates train daily with several points to prove.

Convention Hall Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Alexandria Georgetown Prep Drexel Institute Baltimore City College Episcopal High School Country School Oriole City Central High School Kelly Technical School Fletcher Business Eastern Episcopal Academy Foley Les

Big Scores In The Tourney At Palace Alleys

Washington bowling open affair flags a holiday tourney with six prizes totaling 100 dollars. Mr Baum leads with 720 total and 256 single, Bailey and George Cox chase high marks as 22 players posted above 600. January 2 begins rolloff for top sixteen, then eliminations reduce to winner after January 4.

Washington Wal Palace Mr. Baum Royal Arcanum League Anum Bailey Market House George Cox Allees Hapa Ralleatt Durand

President of Glen Echo Club in Rockville Maryland

Dec 23 report from Rockville Maryland notes Johnny Collier formerly sheriff of Montgomery County elected president of a new Glen Echo Boxing and entertainment club. He pledges observance of laws, no intoxicants, no gambling, and no disorderly demonstrations at the clubhouse.

Washington Post Rockville Johnny Collier Thin Anuity Glen Boho Colter Montgomery County Glen Hecho

Trade and Industry Outlook From New York Market Review

New York markets report heavy traffic and car capacity strain as rail earnings reach yearly highs. Iron and steel demand outpaces production amid water shortages in the Alleghenies and New England, while textiles show price variance. Wheat and corn exports rise with weekly contrasts, and forewarnings note seasonal optimism despite regional bottlenecks and ongoing automation in steel and rail goods.

Dan New York Bradatrecta Iron and Steel Suill Alleghany New Hingland Bunat Ohio Valley Pacific Coast United States Canada R. G Dun & Co Importa Bama Gennellayvilla Pittsburg

Drought Continues in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh

The area endures a drought as light last night rain fails to alter conditions. Temperatures rose twenty degrees yesterday but fall today. Forecast calls for a cold wave with water supplies dwindling and industrial impact noted. Murderer’s Wounds Prove Fatal in Buffalo. Fred Jones dies from self-inflicted wounds after killing Constable Gray and Mrs. Goodrich in Charlottesville. incident linked to a shooting spree. Baltimore to Return via Pennsylvania Railroad for 81 25 each weekend and holiday travel.

Pennsylvania Pittsburg Buffalo N. Y Fred Jones William Co. Gray Abbie Goodrich Charlottesville

It Had Been Used as a Hammer Before It Exploded

In Detroit on December 28, Thomas F. Barnes recounted how a one pound shell killed his wife in their home. He said the shell had circulated in her family for years, used as a hammer paper weight and even a rattle by children, with no warning it contained an explosive charge.

Detroit Mich Thomas FE Barnes Wiliam Mahu Navy

Reiley and McCue Draw In Fifteen Round Bout

Renny Reiley of Philadelphia and young McCue of Baltimore fought to a fifteen round draw at the Eutaw Athletic Club in Baltimore. Reiley pressed the action with body and facial punches, while McCue steadied after a sixth round rally and shifted to long range jabs. Spectators felt Reiley deserved the decision as both fighters finished in good condition.

Washington Baltimore Renny Reiley Philadelphia Young McCue Eutaw Athletic Club Reiley McCue

Indictments Against Perry for Arson at Chicago Locomotive Works

The grand jury returned two indictments against Isaac Perry former president of the National Bank of North America for arson in the burning of the Chicago Car and Locomotive Works at Hegewisch Ill. He had led the locomotive company during financial trouble as the works were heavily insured. Perry faced a preliminary acquittal before a justice of the peace prior to the grand jury action.

Chicago Locomotive Works Chicago Grand Jury Isaac Perry National Bank of North America Chicago Car and Locomotive Works Hegewisch Ill Perry Grand

Arrest Made in Lynching Case at Huntaville, Ala

John Lamar was arrested on an indictment from the United States grand jury charging conspiracy in the lynching of Horace Maples. Earlier indictments brought three arrests. T. M. Riggins and Robert Powell are free on a 35000 bond.

Huntaville Ala John Lamar United States Grand Jury Horace Maples T. M. Riggins Robert Powell

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