Fire at Juarez stable destroys many horses at Terrazas Park
Special to The Washington Post reports a major blaze at Terrazas park racing stables in Juarez Mexico destroying most of the facilities. Several horses died including Irrigation while others were removed blindfolded amid attempts to control the fire. Authorities vow drastic measures to prevent repeats as the meeting continues.
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Washington Post
Juarez
Mexico
Terrazas Park
Smiley Metzner
100 to 1 shot wins at Moncrisf amid multiple races
Jacksonville report notes Oakhurst won the fifth race at 100 to 1, Grover Hughes took the third at 15 to 1, and Descomnets won the feature selling handicap by a length over Glucoge. A long card includes Maiden Sycarolda and other races with odds and finish order.
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Oakhurst
Moncrisf
Grover Hughes
Descomnets
Glucoge
Sycarolda
Fur Jonge
Vandever
Ruby Knight
Barney Igve
Lydia Tee
Song of Kocalag
Plaintess
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Tod
Tima
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Byrne
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Marie Hyde
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Ishing
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Front Row
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Vanen
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Sire at National Theater Stars Otis Skinner in Lavedan Drama
Otis Skinner stars as Denis Roulette in Sire at the National Theater a Broadway style adaptation. The play centers on a charming con man who impersonates a Dauphin for a countess seeking a vanished prince with themes of loyalty romance and sacrifice. Strong supporting turns include Mabel Bert as the countess and A. G Andrews as the doctor with period production values.
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Henri Lavedan
Deniy Roulette
Abbe Remus
John Clulow
Cabot G
Andrews Darling
Charles B. Wells Brogsette
Edward Fielding Y Verougnoux
Arthur Row Camuy
Walter Scott
Arthur Sigman
Thomas Kingsbury
George Devereaux Lagratte
Maitre Latourneaux
Mila da Sal Mabel Bert Leonie Bouquet
Vizetta Jewel
Gertrude
Alice Galerme
Aurelle
Margaret Bayre
National Theater
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Denis Roulette
M. Lavedan
Charlatan
Mr. Skinner
Louis XII
Roulette
Dr. Cabat
Pope
Louis N. Parker
Mabel Bert
Miss Bert
Ira
Mina Taetta Duwel
Ux Leonie Bouquet
Leonia
L ‘Ve
A. G Andrews
The Chocolate Soldier at Academy and other vaudeville acts
The Academy presents The Little Girl That He Forgot a four act drama with Beulah Poynter as June Holly and Joe Joseph Kelvin as David Stone. A strong vaudeville lineup follows with Mrs Scarett’s Burglar, the Stoddards musical sketch, Walt and Cassini, the Bicknells and others, plus Nordica in a concert program and Lyceum offerings Broadway Gaiety Girls and Georgia Campers delighting large crowds.
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David Stone
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Frank F. Moore
Washington
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Jack Cotter
Ada Boulden
Lyceum
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Carmelo
Naval Orders Rear Admiral HARRY Retired to Home
Rear Admiral G B H Harry retired to home. Rear Admiral C Thomas assigned as commander in chief United States Pacific Fleet. Lieut I Downes to duty Navy Yard Washington DC. P A Surgeon W H Rennie to Naval Hospital Boston. Paymaster W D Sharp to Navy Yard Norfolk. Paymaster B D McQee to Navy Yard Philadelphia.
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C. Thomas
United States Pacific
I. Downes
Navy Yard
Washington
D. C
W. H. Rennie
Naval Hospital
Boston
W. D. Sharp
Norfolk
B.D
Philadelphia
Movements of Naval Vessels Reported
Naval movements list shows vessels including Artived Tacoma Panther Yankton Solace and others at Guantanamo Santiago Norfolk Hampton Roads Mare Island and Ceiba. Ships were arrivals at Guantanamo Santiago Norfolk Ceiba Mare Island and San Francisco with several vessels sailing between Guantanamo Santiago Kingston Quantanamo Santa Barbara and San Pedro.
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Panther
Yankton
Solace
Guantanamo
Santiago
Michigan
Norfolk
Brutus
Hampton Road
Ceiba
Yorktown
Mare Island
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San Francisco
Stewart
Puerto Cortex
Kingston
Delaware
Quantanamo
Hampton Roads
Marietta
Puerto Cortez
Celbe
Santa Barbara
San Pedro
Grand Piano Clearance Sale Opens January 16
Immense stock of Grands Uprights and Player-Pianos to be cleared after year end. Sale features lowest prices and spot cash or up to 18 months with 6 percent interest. Inventory includes slightly used, exhibition and demo instruments, plus many styles discontinued after April 1. First come, first served with no reservations.
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W. F. Frederick Piano Co
Knabes, Hardmans, &c
Cleveland
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Plano
Out of Town Piano Sale Offers Mail-Order Lists
The company describes weekly stock-sheet exchanges among its 12 stores to enable out-of-town buyers to receive authentic lists of pianos, with brief descriptions photographs and prices. Purchases come with a guaranteed satisfaction or refund and customers are asked to specify piano type condition and approximate price to receive definite information by return mail.
Troops Evade Reconnaissance by Aircraft in San Francisco Test
In San Francisco on January 1 6 1916 officials tested air reconnaissance by three planes from Presidio troops. Walter Brookins carried Lt. George E H Kelly to survey the area but the flying units failed to locate the ground force from Selfridge field 12 miles away. Eugene Ely also flew toward the Presidio but did not spot the soldiers. Gen Tasker Bliss, umpire, praised Kellys report and affirmed the planes value for scouting.
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Firth Field Artillery
First Cavalry
Presidio
Selfridge Field
Walter Brookins
Wright
George E. H. Kelly
Thirtieth Infantry
Eugene Ely
Curties
Tasker H. Blies
Liept. Kelly
Army Orders: Leaves of Absence and Assignments
Army orders list leaves of absence and assignments for officers across infantry cavalry artillery and engineering units. Capt Frederick B Shaw Thirtieth Infantry granted ten days plus extended orders for First Lieut Thomas M Knox and First Lieut Clarence C Culver, plus others to Fort Assinniboine Kingsville Fort Constitution and related postings. Captain Frank L Graham of Porto Rico regiment retires from active service. Post Want Ads urge using The Fort classified columns for free results.
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Frederick B. Shaw
Thirtieth Infantry
Thomas M. Knox
First Cavalry
Clarence C. Culver
Signal Corps
Jones V. Heydt
Tenth Infantry
Paul H. McCook
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Thi City
Walter Reed
Hoggins
James A. Manly
Second Infantry
Fort Assinniboine
Mont
Letcher Hardeman
Tenth Cavalry
Kingsville
Tex
John Mather
Coast Artillery Corm
the Army
Fort Constitution
N. H
Frank L. Graham
Porto Rico
Fatally Stricken Woman Dies After Illness on Street
Mrs Alice B Pennelly wife of James Pennelly of 709 P street northwest was stricken at Fourteenth and Ratreeta northwest and taken to Freedmen's Hospital where she died about an hour later. The death is under investigation with unknown cause though suspected heart trouble. Coroner Nevitt ordered an inquiry for the morning.
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Alice B. Pennelly
Fourteenth
Ratreeta Northwest
James Pennelly
P Street Northwest
Water power plan to illuminate Washington via Potomac falls
Marshall Leighton of the U S Geological Survey outlines a plan to harness Great Falls power for city lighting. The electric plant, estimated at 876000 dollars, would be built on the Maryland bank where government land is owned. The District commissioners received the proposal yesterday.
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Marshall 0. Leighton
United States Geological Survey
Great Falls
Potomac
Washington
Leighton
Maryland
Falls
Plan to seek board approval for congressional funding
The board of commissioners is to consider the plan this week and will likely be endorsed. If approved, Congress would be asked for the necessary appropriation to carry out the plan.
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Board of Commissioners
Congress
Last Word To Hold-Outs In Red Sox Contract Sitdown
Boston January 16 A pre arrival hold out dispute jeopardizes the Red Sox coast trip. Pitcher Ray Collins catcher Bill Carrigan and second baseman Larry Gardner refuse to sign while President John Irving Taylor weighs actions. Joe Wood has signed and vows to smoke only a pipe.
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Speed Boys
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Gardner
Larry
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Donovan
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Armour Plan Age Pensions For Employees
Chicago January 16 J Ogden Armour confirmed a report that old age pensions will be established for Armour company employees. The plan will be put into effect as soon as a committee perfects the details and reports.
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