1905 Columbia Automobiles Highlight Innovations
For 1905 Columbia cars will exemplify the best achieved in the past year toward refining the automobile. Full information on new gasoline and electric models will be provided on request.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1905
Page
8
For 1905 Columbia cars will exemplify the best achieved in the past year toward refining the automobile. Full information on new gasoline and electric models will be provided on request.
In New Orleans on January 2 a special six furlong handicap for three year olds carried 1000 added. Trapper a favorite edged Janeta to win by a narrow margin with King s Trophy third. Van Ness and St Sever also among winning favorites as results include detailed times for each race and entries for Tuesday.
Los Angeles on January 2 reports a large attendance at the New Year's card featuring the Rose Selling Stakes with 1800 dollars in cash and a 500 dollar cup by George Rose. The day included the first baby race of 1905 and a steeplechase in which Gallanthus fell and broke his neck. Jockey Nevins suffered bruises but escaped serious injury. The summary notes the six furlong race with The Major leading Schoharie and Agnes Mack as runner-up.
A damaged postal fragment from Cincinnati Ohio mentions stamps for two boxes of Smiths Lucebu Lithia Pills and a request for four boxes of Smiths Buchu Lithia Pills. The writer states received help from previous packages and signs Yosoun Mi Saute Orleans Mass with health product notes and a pasted sentence about Pineapple pills and a price for dealers.
Reports recount multiple races with winners and placing in a handicap event. Fita defeats Mra Grannato. Buckett wins the Rose Blakes mile and a half. Lady Walker takes the three furlongs. Fassin wins the seven furlongs handicap with Hans Wagner second. Hildebrand wins the mile with Tam o Shanter second. tomorrow's entries list includes Retador Gauvice Anona Bel Dixon and light day entrants.
Mr Cotton and Capt Gwatmey of New York visit Washington to view Sweet Pepper at Benning. G R Tompkins trains Mr Cotton’s steeplechasers as the three year plus steeplechase at Belmont Park nears, Clarence Mackay funding 3000 plus plate. Mr Cotton considers buying land near Warrenton Va for a breeding farm.
Jockey Eugene Hildebrand ends the year with 298 victories, the highest total in American turf history, surpassing prior records though with a lower winning percentage than C. Reiff. From peanuts seller to top rider, his rise included 166 wins on Eastern tracks last summer and a string of successes from California to New York, culminating in a record year and a later Hot Springs Inaugural Handicap preview with 70 entrants at Essex Park.
Louis L Connor of Central High School won the five mile Carroll Institute cross country handicap in 0 30 35 with one minute handicap. Bernard Kelly of Carroll Institute was second in 0 32 02, Ellsworth third in 0 32 21, and Robey fourth in 0 32 31 amid heavy rain and ankle deep mud. The loop ran from the Carroll clubhouse through Dupont Circle and to Sherman Avenue with 16 finishers. Connor surged past rivals after Fourteenth Street and led by two blocks at the finish, while Kelly edged Ellsworth in a late duel. Robey faded after a strong start. Gill collapsed after a gallant effort. The silver loving cup prizes were awarded by W C Sullivan and sponsors. officials included J Hadley Doyle and others.
A Virginia grand jury in Alexandria County returned indictments against John M. Hill for setting up and exhibiting a bookmaking gaming table. Louis Bargen and Charles Burlingame, said to be the manager and telegraph operator at Hill's St. Asaph establishment, were also indicted. Writs of capias will issue on Thursday. The case follows a Virginia Court of Appeals ruling on county jurisdiction over St. Asaph offenses, with Commonwealth Attorney Crandal Mackey expected to renew his drive against the poolroom trade, though his next step was not disclosed.
Michigan authorities probe Ralph Rose after he allegedly sought permission to compete in New York under Chicago Athletic Association colors despite a Michigan rule barring outside competition during the college year. Rose faces likely disciplinary action as university officials decline to discuss the incident. Also: Baltimore Y M C A to play Corcorans with referee Orlando Ross. plus a 15 round draw between Larry Temple and Dixie Kane and a stabbing in Virginia with Henry Lucas treated for a chest wound.
Nearly 2,000 fans filled the Glen Echo venue to watch Tommy Lowe of Washington and Harry Lewis of Philadelphia in a 15 round bout. Referee Kid Sullivan scored a draw as Lowe showed improvement while Lewis displayed experience. The undercard included a lively St Mary County Bully versus Snowball and a skilled four-round battle royal led by Alex Brown, with orderly behavior noted by officials and spectators.
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