Ocean racing schooner yacht ordered by foreign patron
Bristol January 2 an ocean racing schooner yacht for the ninety foot class is ordered from Herreshoffs. Preliminary laying down has begun at the ship yards. The yacht will be about 87 feet water line and 126 feet overall, steel construction. Keel expected to be laid within two weeks. The owner is unnamed but described as a foreigner. the schooner will race across the Atlantic.
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Bristol
Herreshoffs
Epiphany Chapel Joins Washington City Basketball League
Epiphany Chapel takes the place of the Corcoran Cadet quint in the Washington City Basketball League after protests against Corcoran players. Beckett Beckett to draft a new schedule, with Fred C. O Connell named league secretary. Y M C A plans games with West Branch in Baltimore and a series with Central Branch in Baltimore and G street gym. National Capital Homing Pigeon Fanciers hold annual meeting at H M Dickinson residence. officers elected: Rupiert president, Dickinson vice president, W H Syerton secretary treasurer.
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Washington City Basketball League
M Co & Building
Beckett
Baltimore
West Branch Quint
Washington
Central Branch
G Street
Cumberland
York
National Capital Assuice Suerican Federation of Homing Pigeon Fanciers
H. M Dickinson
Sixth Street Northwest
Charles TF. Rupiert
H M. Dickinson
W. H. Syerton
H. M. Dickinson
C. F. Hengelback
Riley A. Huntt
New York
Von. 2
Rulliam
National Baseball League
Philadelphia
TJ L Harper
W J Doolin
Joeph A Ward
Clarence H Munson
Harry Kane Yates Brady
Chester A Crist
Pittsburg
Arthur E Meier
Harry Newmeyer
Cincinnati
Carl Druhot
Chicago
John Lobert
Cinncinnati
Columbus
Thomas W Walker
von Ande
Canton
Ohio
Johns
Dayton
Two Favorites First Victory at New Orleans Races
Fanny and Loretta led the favorites to victory at the New Orleans fairgrounds as weather slowed the track. O Neill steered Fanny to a decisive win while Loretta, 7 to 10, dominated the one mile race. Optional and Calabash faced mishaps, and Hamilcar ran poorly in sixth.
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O’neill
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New Orleans
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Bravery
Gurdle
Invasion
Red Raven
Goldsmith
Burning Grass
Mart Gentry
Raining Leaves
Lucky Charm
Tarzan
Rondelet
Belle of the Bay Shines at City Park Jan 2 Race
Two year old Gelie of the Bay won impressively in the fifth race at City Park New Orleans as rain softened the going after fast earlier races. Beatie’s filly led from start to finish covering three furlongs in 26.15 seconds, with three of seven favorites winning.
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Chamblet
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Robert Minton
Redtox
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Bulle Strome
Salvay
Nevada
Jetsam
Long Shot Won Baby Race at Ascot in January Meet
Big field of youngsters faced the start at Ascot Los Angeles January 2. Ray Egan a two year old won the Baby race at 20 to 1 from a large field. The steeplechase went to Marylander the second choice. Weather clear track fast. First race went to Warylander 13 to 3. Second race Ray Egan 20 to 3 won Napa 7 to 2 second. Third race Bologna 9 to 2 won Laustig 2 to 1 second. Fourth race El Otros 3 to 5 won Skeptic 13 to 2. Fifth race Ikki 3 to 1 won Chickadee 12 to 1. Sixth race Heetor 2101 won Crow Shave 9 to 5.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ray Egan
JFP
Donohue
Charles Green
Rezsa
Capias
Chancellor Walworth
Elizabeth F
Princess Titania's Handicap Sparks Oakland Card
Princess Titania the even money favorite wins at Oakland in a seven race card. Feature races highlight Rotrou, Angleta, Grasacutter and Prominence in close finishes with Derby era offspring among runners. Libbertifibbet, famed brood mare dam of George C Bennett Hainault Valencienne Honiton and Gold Lace, dies at San Francisco farm.
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San Francisco
Rotrou
von Watchins
Atkins
Jim Pendergast
Lovey Mary
Chispa
Lizz
Peisluma
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Annie Belle
Miss Topsy
Angleta
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Busy Bes
Princess Titania
Romaine
Dargia
Princess Wheeler
Albert Fir
Lieutenant
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Helen S
California
George C. Bennett
Hainault
Valencienne
Bullion
War
New Orleans Fair Grounds Racing Entries Listed
Racing card from New Orleans Fair Grounds shows multiple races across two venues. Entries include purses from 400 to 510 dollars, with horses such as Pretoreys Sea Voyage Baywood and Bandollio in early races, plus many others across six to seven furlong sprints and longer routes.
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Fair Grounds
Bank
Sea Voyage
Col Preston
Baywood
Mayor Graham
Mary Primm
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Bandollio
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Botinda
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Indictments for Betting Test in Tennessee Race Return
Nashville grand jury returns indictments against Cumberland Park attendants for violating Rice-Ligon betting law. Five horses raced with wagers as turfmen sought to test the race track bill. Also notes baseball contracts and releases, a race track man killed in New Orleans, and a generic medical ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Cumberland Park
Tennessee
Baseball Notes Highlight 1906 Contracts and Key Moves
Baseball notes review 1906 contracts and looming player moves. Amos Rusie returns to pitch and draws on Fits's experience while Brooklyn fans react to Jimmy Sheckard. McAleer awaits Heidrick decision. Waddell trade rumors persist. Sehalfly and Harvard are noted, with various minor league links and trainer plans in the mix.
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Amos RuSie
Fits
Brooklyn
Jimmy Sheckard
Washington baseball club elects officers and plans season
The Washington baseball club held its annual meeting at the Colorado Building to re elect T C Noyes as president and keep the current officers. The financial report shows a prosperous year in 1905 with a $15 000 surplus after paying off a $20 000 indebtedness. Directors include Noyes Minor Rapley Bla Walsh Bone Litchfield and Minor. A strategy committee may be formed and stockholders expect a strong, loyal team next season while rejecting proposals to lose key players. Colds Cause Sore Threat. Laxative Bromo Quinine is advertised with signature BL WW Grove 25c.
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American Association
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National Commission
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James Collins
Chick Fraser
Ducky Wolmes
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Collins
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Collings
Lym
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T. C. Noyes
Washington Baseball Clu
Minor
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Treasury
Thomas C. Noyes
Benjamin & Minor
W. H.rapley
Washington
Brazil Tariff Hamps American Wheat Flour and Machinery
An early year decree from Petropoli, Brazil, imposes high duties on wheat, flour, and harvesting machinery, threatening large American exports. The measure, aimed at boosting domestic Brazilian production, will significantly affect U S interests though not intended to target them. The State Department tried to prevent the duties but failed.
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Petropoli
Brazil
Brazian Congress
Alaska Gains in Gold From 15 State Production Estimates
The Director of the Mint estimates a total U S gold output rise of about 36 million with 1 000 000 more ounces of silver in 15 states compared with 1914 Alaska leads in gains driven by the Tanana and Fairbanks districts with output valued at 5 107 000, while California drought hurts hydraulic and quartz operations. Nevada Utah and others show smaller increases and Ki-on-dyke drops about 2 000 000 below 1914.
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United States
Alaska
Tanana
Fairbanks
Government Receipts Grow in December 1205 Surplus Report
The December 1205 monthly statements show total government receipts 50,850,483 and expenditures 44,931,745, producing a surplus of 5,438,718. Customs 24,962,571. Internal revenue 323,221,228. Miscellaneous 2,566,602. Civil and miscellaneous expenditures 8,254,321. War Department 6,203,002. Navy 39,419,144 with a 1,750,000 decline. Receipts exceed December 1904 by 5,303,600 while expenditures exceed last year by 3,434,000. First half fiscal year ends December 13, 195 listed.
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Navy
Public Debt Declines Slightly As Cash Increases
Public debt at end of December 30 1905 stands at 39 million 69 718 thousand dollars less cash in the Treasury reflects a drop of 4 883 113 compared with December 1. The report itemizes interest bearing debt 895 159 140 non interest bearing 1 199 635 338 291 316 and total 1 2894 650 091 with additional certificates and treasury notes 1 011 397 809 offset by cash. Cash on hand 389 780 373 after liabilities in gold trust funds general fund and Philippine treasury.
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Treasury
Receivers Appointed for Washington Cereal Company
Douglass S Mackall and Wharton E Lester were named receivers by Justice Anderson in Equity Court No 1 after Norton M Little filed a petition alleging insolvency and ownership of 305 shares. The company admitted heavy debt and bond obligations and consented to receivership to preserve assets.
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Douglass S Mackall
Wharton E Lester
Justice Anderson
Equity Court No 1
Washington Ptees
Norton M. Little
Insolsent
Baltimore Markets Outlook on Grain and commodity prices
Baltimore markets report a quiet session with mixed receipts and prices across grains and staples. Wheat and corn show varied futures with uncertainties in March and May contracts, while oats and hay hold steady. dairy products and sugar move modestly with subtle shifts in quality grades and regional demand.
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March
Liverpool
Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago
Summary of early January live stock market activity with receipts and price ranges. Cattle steady to higher on Western feeds, calves weak, hogs steady to higher, sheep and lambs mixed with modest gains in some grades. Markets noted for New York and Chicago with weight-based price quotes and regional variations.
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New York
S.eady
Canada
Westers
Tr Strang
Bank Note Circulation Figures From December 1905
The Comptroller of the Currency reports the monthly and yearly changes in national bank note circulation as of December 30 1905 Total circulation stood at 540 914 347 up 76 10191 for the year and 7 585099 for the month Circulation based on United States bonds was 400 284 231 up 73 000 528 for the year and 7 226 00 for the month The circulation secured by money totaled 36 072 034 up 3 119 663 for the year and 359 080 for the month No bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes were 5 689 980 and to secure public deposits 1 12 500
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National Bank
United States
Washington cattle market report with mixed prices
The Washington cattle market shows choice cattle in demand while medium and low grades are dull. Sheep and lambs hold steady as calves stay in light supply. prices quoted per hundred pounds and per pound vary across categories, with prime calves and heifers among the listed items.
Washington Beef Market Prices Yesterday
Washington wholesale beef prices are listed with varieties and per pound costs for ribs and rounds. The records show different rib and round cuts with price points ranging from a low of 4 to 21 cents per pound, reflecting bid values and cut types.
Traffic agreement voided by Supreme Court ruling
Justice Truax in New York today declared the traffic agreement among the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad the St Louis and San Francisco Railway and the St Louis Memphis and Southeastern Railway illegal, harming bondholders of the Chicago and Eastern Trugpols Company. The case, brought by Gustav Kissel and Susan Baumer, voids the traffic sharing that gave the St Louis and San Francisco traffic rights over the others.
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New York
Justice Truax
Supreme Court Today
Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
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Chicago and Eastern Trugpols Company
Gustav E. Kissel
Susan Baumer
St. Louis
Commissions Too Low A Grain Brokers Move to Double Rate
Chicago January 2 The board of trade commission men push to raise grain deal fees from one eighth to one quarter of a cent per bushel. A movement aims to equalize with higher charges in coffee cotton and stocks. A committee handles the matter awaiting a full member vote before action.
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Board of Trade Commission
Board of Trade
National Shoe and Leather Bank names new president
Henry Olesheimer elected president to succeed William L. Moyer and G. B. Sayres named first vice president. Olesheimer also serves as president of the Metropolitan Bank, which is to merge with the National Shoe and Leather Bank. Sayres holds an officer role at the Metropolitan Bank as well.
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New York
Henry Olesheimer
National Shoe and Leather Bank
Ww. L. Moyer
G. B. Sayres
Ollesheimer
Metropolitan Bank
Sayres
Coinage for December From U S Mint Totals
The December coinage report shows a total of 4,199,291 dollars in coinage from U S mints. Gold and silver amounts are listed with minor coins, plus an estimated 132,206 pieces for the Philippine Islands.
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United States
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