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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1904

Page

8

Digk Bernard Triumphs In Crescent City Handicap

Fruit Auromaster and Ahola underperform as Digk Bernard wins the one mile Christmas Handicap at Crescent City track. Weather cloudy track fast with several notable horses failing to meet expectations and a slate of races listed for the day and tomorrow.

Fruit Auromaster Ahola Crescent City New Orleans Gasconne Beder Plight Annie Queen Nose Aral May Norwald Ohla Agnew Virginia Clique Kenta Migy Nanaia L Fittle Jack Borner Trimminal Staff Wen Miladi Leva Lee Kevend McCafters Fime Daniel Keath Canajgharie Vestry Caterpillar Irene Mae Geastion Alee Auromaater Hachel Ward Bam Stevens Pilgrim Girl Lauten Conner Merry Piconeer Caryota Alsa Rat Dick Bernard Nicol Frantenac Astarita Phil- Ups Mayor Johnson Auditor Invincible Brunswick Brooklyn Bessie McCarthy Philippe Homestead Crimmins Cataline Charlie Winder Lee King Reckoner Mc Williams Barkermore Birchrod Goldapinks John Doyle Athsola Love's Labor Shogun Hickory Corners Rudabek Lila Noel Goldaga Ernest Parham Ben MacDhul Sharp Hoy Mintmasher Rusador Charlie Dickson Sandlon 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 Rearke Au Revoir Gay Boy Judge Himes Gregor K Orthodox Telescope Floral King Janatta Forehand High Wind Formaster Rankin Guralighter Topic Midshipman Lord Tennyson George Vivian Leo King Bourke Coskran Treacy Hymottus

Waswift Dominates Third Race At Los Angeles Meet

Waswift, Yeager's big chestnut, won the mile race with 124 pounds, rebounding from a betting slip drift from 6 to 1 to 8 to 1. He led at the stretch, defeating Felipe Lugo and Kenilworth, with three favorites taking first money as weather turned cloudy and the track stayed fast.

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 Grampa Jesumes J. Corbett Crosby Our Pride Portmaster Mi Reina Miss Rennekaing Oxford Chuller Boortelian Job Kent Mme Devon i Hello Lyon Buchanan Alee Fan PTH Hagi Heather Honey Mekanial Wen Akela Walsh Tlie Harber Alee Trubal Astern Lyneh Jardin de Parie Miller Myevaine Pyamalion Dipper Egsnog Hatreilada Great Maaul Heasie Welsley Tigen Tuokbaokalmaran Rathea Graylette Lady Rise Lou Welrea July Gyp Merry Sport Egoh Ed Gutnzberg Ethet Scruggs Evermore Concert Exapo the Covenanter Eto Edinborough Interlude Dan Collins Bay Wonder BI Verrace Happy Happy Durbar Bragg Sherif Bet Hans Wagner Judge Denton Hile Milton Young Namtor Rough Rider Cincidnatua Glisten Invictus Golden Light Mordénte MacFleckno Victoria

Thoroughbred race entries and prices in sixth race

Entries listed with prices per horse including Fille d Or at 107 and Border Mark at 102, with other runners such as Macerite, Edu cate, and Delusion around 97, plus Scherzo 114, Harka 111, Wartimes 111, Box Bilder 111, Inspector Munro 109, Dungannon 106, Dusty Miller 106, and Serenity 101 in the sixth race Mils selling.

Albemarle Lady Kent Bell Reed Hipponaz Abonita Hearn Sterling Towers J. H. Bennett Dr. Legge Sea Alx A. Muskoday Robert Mitchell Lillitus Ferryman D’ Albert Royal Red Lady Goodrich Smithy Kane Honiton Magrane Judge Romaine Lady Hodesia Matt Hogan Sea Voyage Dora I the Cure The Lieutenant Tira the Fretter Batt Young the Gadfly San Jose Nigrette Wella Red Cross Nurse Horatius Harka Sugden Homage Candie 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 Lot Lichtenstein Sir Preston Revolt Hulford Dougin Currie Maud Muller Batidor Colonel Anderson Barrack Meistersinger Wenrick Major Tenney Isabellita Briers Anvil Northwest Tolago Bard Burns Mountebank Molto Flaneur Mr. Farnum Delusion Mils Inspector Munro Dungannon Dusty Miller Serenity

Four Cities Project Interscholastic Relay Meet

Four cities will be represented in relay races at the interscholastic games at Convention Hall on January 28. Washington Baltimore Philadelphia teams join forces with local high schools in two events, plus prep and open school relays. Episcopal Academy of Philadelphia may enter five sprinters and a relay team led by Les who won city sprints last year.

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 Lead by Mr Baum With 720

Washington bowling opens its holiday open fair at Palace alleys with $100 in prizes across six awards. Twenty-two bowlers already exceed 600 in three-score totals as January 2 narrows the field to the top sixteen for roll-off, with Baum leading at 720 and a 256 single high. Bailey and Cox also post strong totals as challengers push toward the new year.

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

President of Glen Echo Club Elected in Rockville

Johnny Collier, former sheriff, elected president of a Glen Echo boxing and entertainment club formed to stage exhibitions. He backs county and town officials in enforcing law, pledging no alcohol sales no gambling and no disorderly demonstrations at the clubhouse.

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

Trade Remains Good In A Year Of Strong Volume

Trade remains robust with traffic volumes enormous and car capacity exceeded. Iron and steel production nears full capacity but fails to meet demand, while textiles show price variation. Rail earnings trend up, with holiday trade strong though water shortages constrain firms in Pittsburgh and New England.

Dan New York Alleghany New Hingland Ohio Valley Pacific Coast United States Canada R. G Dun & Co Importa Bama Gennellayvilla Pittsburg Woolens Ig Brisk New England

Drought Persists in Pennsylvania Areas

Rain did not ease the drought in the Pittsburgh region as temperatures rose to twenty degrees before a predicted cold wave. Water supply dwindles and industries adjust meanwhile in related news, Fred Jones died from a self-inflicted wound after killing Constable William Co. Gray and Mrs. Abbie Goodrich in Charlottesville. Baltimore and Return fare is quoted as 81.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad on weekends.

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

It Had Been Used as a Hammer Before It Exploded

Detroit story of a shell that killed a woman in her home after years of use as a nutcracker paper weight and rattle by the wife’s family. Thomas FE Barnes recalls how the shell, from her brother in navy service, rattled when shaken and was mistaken for an empty shell.

Detroit Mich Thomas FE Barnes Wiliam Mahu Navy

Reiley and McCue Draw In Fifteen Round Bout

Renny Reiley of Philadelphia and Baltimore’s McCue battled fifteen rounds at Eutaw Athletic Club with Reiley the aggressor and spectators seeing him as the winner. McCue endured heavy punishment, shifted to long range late, and both fighters finished in good condition after a hotly contested draw.

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 Perry had led the locomotive company which faced financial trouble The works were heavily insured Acquitted on a preliminary examination he faced the grand jury later. Also notes August Wagner sentenced to the penitentiary for fifth time pleading guilty to burglary Wagner has spent most of his life in prison with only about seven months free since 1890

Chicago Locomotive Works Chicago Grand Jury Isaac Perry National Bank of North America Chicago Car and Locomotive Works Hegewisch Ill Perry Dec August Wraaner Tie Wagner Prisen Joliet JRA

Arrest Made in Lynching Case Claims Alabama Indictments

Huntaville Alabama December twenty third John Lamar was arrested on a United States grand jury indictment charging conspiracy in the lynching of Horace Maples. Several indictments have been returned and three arrests made so far including T M Riggins and Robert Powell on thirty five thousand dollar bonds.

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

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