Colin A Great Youngster Tops Keene Stable Racing
James R. Keene's stable dominates the Belmont season with Colin, Peter Pan, and Superman cited as top picks. Keene's horses have won 23 races this season and nearly $80,000 in purses, with widespread belief Colin may near the dead Sysonby. Belmont meets end midweek then Gravesend hosts major events including Eclipse stakes and the Grand National.
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Washington Post
New York
James R. Keene
Mr. Keene
Salvidere
Colin
Keene
Jockey Club
Miller
Gravesend
Masque
Incognito
Peter Quince
Hariscourt
Chaplet
Bar None
Angelus
Cohort
Wave Crest
Golden Pearl
Glorifier
Tokaion
Dandelion
Tangle
McCarter
Running Water
Far West
Whimaleal
Go Between
Good Luck
Brandy
Dr. Gardner
Big Three Dishands
Announcement of the early dissolution of the famous Laelee racing stable outlines separate paths for Frank J. Farrell Davy Johnson and Senator Tim Sullivan. Several top horses will be sold and chief jockey Martin released from his contract amid planned restructuring of the turf operation.
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Washington Post
New York
Weg
Frank J. Farrell
Davy Johnson
Tim Sullivan
Martin
Prison Stripes Abandoned at Walla Walla Penitentiary
A special dispatch from Seattle reports that Walla Walla Penitentiary will drop striped uniforms for inmates. Prisoners will be graded by crime, sentence length, and conduct with distinct uniforms per class and no stripes. Indeterminate sentences will be imposed and changed, and high merit will be recognized by the uniform scheme. Violent criminals will be kept separate from other inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seattle
Wash
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Haskins a Great Runner at Intercollegiate Meet
Special to The Washington Post reports high praise for Guy Haskins who won both the half mile and mile at the intercollegiate track championships. Pennsylvania led with three new records, Michigan’s John Garrett scored major points, and Cambridge was blamed for hosting in New York rather than New York or Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Pennsylvania
Guy Haskins
America
Haskins
John Garrell
Michigan
Cornell
Ithacans
Cambridge
Philadelphia
Outsider Mordant Wins French Derby for Maurice Ephrussi
The Prix du Jockey Club in Chantilly saw Mordant, a 26 to 1 outsider, win the French Derby for three-year-olds. He beat Edmond Veil Picard's Binion by three-quarters of a length with Raymond de Mondel's Bravo third as fourteen horses started.
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Mordant
Maurice Ephrussi
Morydant
Edmond Veil Picard
Binion
Raymond de Mondel
Bravo
Styrian Wins Austrian Derby in Dead Heat for Third
Vienna June 2 The Austrian Derby valued at 5000 dollars was won today by Count von Wenkheim s Styrian from Count Henckels Come in Time. Herr Szemere s Langolo and Herr von Willer s Hieronymus tied for third after a one and a half mile race.
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Vienna
W Wenkhelm
Count Henckels
Herr Szemere
Herr von Willer
Hieronymus
78-year-old man jailed in Philadelphia on counterfeiting
Samuel Tate aged seventy eight was arrested in Philadelphia by Secret Service agents on counterfeiting charges aided by Cuban confederate Charles Bustamonta. Tate, a veteran maker of apariona silver, is under Federal indictment for prior counterfeiting. Crackdown followed flooding the city with counterfeit 1882 silver dollars. Authorities found lead, antimony and coin making materials at Tate's house along with many bad coins.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Tate
Secret Service
Tate
Charles Bustamonta
Bustamonta
Belmont and Louisville racing entries listed with selections
A list of horses from Belmont and Louisville entries appears with selections and named horses such as Draculum Cutter DeMund Reatis Queen's Souvanir Stephen Frizette Notesulga Montgomery Tangle Frank Gill Red Leaf Adoretion Magzaniello Little Woods St. Valentins Bella Cousin Francia May Jan Havel Fetch Arttol Dodger Muttle Muck Mackerel Headline Judge Dundas Killdee Lights Out Request Funiculair Usury Protus Sea Salt Sultry Oakland Gigan Carmalina Telien Croix a Or Boecoe Melar Pacifico Watercure Adirondack plus stray quotes and garbled text.
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Belmont
Draculum
Cutter
DeMund
Reatis
Queen's Souvanir
Stephen
Frizette
Notesulga
Montgomery
Tangle
Frank Gill
Red Leaf
Adoretion
Magzaniello
Little Woods
St. Valentins
Louisville
Bella
Cousin Francia
Jan Havel
Arttol
Dodger
Muttle Muck
Mackerel
Headline
Judge Dundas
Killdee
Lights Out
Request
Funiculair
Usury
Protus
Sea Salt
Sultry
Oakland
Gigan
Carmalina
Telien
Croix A
Boecoe
Melar
Pacifico
Watercure
Adirondack
Andrew Mack
Hi Caul Cap
Morendo
al Lindley
Handmaiden
Sidari
Yada
Romeine
Fred Bent
Wat
Agile
Cabechon
de “Fund
Saucy M
Sartemesca Sa
Eddie Ware
Ink Raratan
Giganel
Oraculum Ei
Ut Charag
Snap Dragon
Alethenorad
Katle Ratas
Carmelina
St Valentine
Belle Brady
Tia Juana E
Paul Jones
Mason
Rosioe
Canardo
Hiacko
Econite Ua
Gane Russell
Szampsy
Dixon Belle
St George
Iue Invictus
Warte Nichtaes
Captain
Rt Watercure
Tos Marte
Notasulga
Mombesse
Desmakes
Sunglam
Jw BR Smith
Berry Maidne
Aimee C
Jockey Club
Miles Corrigan
Col Cap
Ackerly
Sibarines
Eix
Combury Zevere
Masantelo al Lindley
Valentine
Ferman
Walrdsome
Flowaway
Quign Brady
Alicia
Romane
King Cole
Dunvallo
Jon Coyne
Lord of the Vale
Worthwens
Sycamore
Munnie
Merrigo Becon
Betty Miller
Hazel Hatch
Esther Brown
Mackerel Sabe Ong Nee Wagner
Billy Bowlegs
Bitter Man
Judge Dundon
L. C Whariga
Gresham
Wm Beldendew
Chicago News
Gali Spray
Bl & Tool
LDS Henry
Derby Interest In British Classic And London Exhibitions
A busy week in sport features the English Derby at Epsom Downs, the Olympia International Horse Show in London, and the North American lawn tennis event with May Sutton competing. American entrants include Alfred Vanderbilt and others, with heavy wagers on Orby and Galvani favored in the Derby field. Balloon races start from Aero Park, with multiple vessels and prizes, while boats race from Gravesend Bay for the Maler Cup and related trophies. Belmont Park and Gravesend also host major handicaps and the week ends with a busy tennis schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Epsom Downs
Olympia
International Horse Show Association
King Hidward
Queen Alexandra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Armour & Co
C. W. Watson
Frances Francis
Albert B. Mackay
E.H. Wetherbee
George B. Hulme
Richard P. MacGrann
J. C. Clusen
Canada
Adam Beck
Belmont Park
Gravesend
Warren to be released then surrendered to Philadelphia
Detective Tate arrives in Washington to take Edward Warren, a Philadelphia prisoner, from District Jail after his sentence on petty larceny and short change charges. Warren has paid fines with help from a letter and a friend, and will be released today only to be handed to Philadelphia authorities.
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Tate
Philadelphia Central Office
Washington
Edward Warren
Warren
Philadelphia
Charles Mandax
Christian Hode
Question on using Ayers pills for constipation
Readable text shows a patient letter asking a doctor to evaluate constipation and whether to recommend Ayers pills for relief. The fragment references biliousness, thin blood, and bad skin, then inquires about bedtime dosing. Unclear context and incomplete names or places.
Elkes Spend Busy Day At Benning Jubilee Preparations
Washington Elks sped a busy day preparing for the Benning Jubilee to be held next Thursday and Friday. Members and women aiding the fundraising for their new home visited Benning despite raw weather. Progress included erection of the grandstand and decorations, with barnyard exhibits and horses arranged by chairman F J Merhaimer and committee on finance and public comfort and order. Maurie Joyce oversaw circus crew duties and the big tent erection.
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Benning
Washington Elks
F. J. Meraheimer
Committee On Attractions
Maurie Joyce
M. G. McCormick
Elks’ Jubilee
Umbrella Theft Near Miss for Forgetful Shopper
A Washington store theft nearly traps a mother and daughter who leave with a silk umbrella, the daughter carrying the stolen item for blocks before realizing the lapse. They return the umbrella, and their good names help deflect arrest as shoplifting.
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Washington
Mary
Lynchings Case Evidence in Tennessee Contempt Trial
The United States contends Sheriff Shipp of Hamilton County and 18 Chattanooga citizens conspired in the lynching of Ea Johnson. Testimony resumes June 10 in Chattanooga before Special Commissioner James D. Maher as government builds its case on lack of protection after a writ of error. Adjournment earlier was due to witness availability. a week to ten days should finish the government's case, with respondents’ testimony taking ten days to two weeks. The commissioner will report at the October term.
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United States Supreme Court
Moody
Shipp
Hamilton County
Tenn
Chattanooga
Ea Johnson
James D. Maher
Jar
Johnson
Sanfort
Congress Heights
Yange
Sesson
John M. Bowyer
Asistant Secretary of the Navy
District Naval Battalion
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Hampton Roads
Anacostie
D. C
United States Navy
Mexico
Harding Brought Back After Worthless Check Case
Detective Burngame returns from Council Bluffs with H. H. Harding alias Wart and Davis, sought for passing worthless checks. Harding, reportedly aided by a Washington businessman at a bank, left a trail in several cities and will be delivered to the United States marshal today, escorted by Deputy Marshal Cale.
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Iowa
Burngame
Central Office
Council Bluffs
BH. H. Harding
Wart and Davis
Washington
United Fated
United States
Cale
Blossoming Authors and Hushed Identities From Chicago News
Fragmented dialogue features authors using riddled pseudonyms to hide doubts, with humorous exchanges about marriage and divorce. Names like Chris Anthemumm, Artie Choke, and P. Bloasom appear amid a social vignette. A courtly gossip tone contrasts with marital strain and creditor pressure.
Glad Brett Holds On Rain Blocs on Brigade Rifle Team
Weather delays opening of the rifle team selection amid steady training by the National Guard and brigade band on Memorial Day. Maj. Lloyd M. Brett’s extension as adjutant general of the District Militia till May 1, 1908, is praised for improving militia readiness and rifle practice across Washington.
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National Guard
Donald G. MacLeod
Fourteenth, Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Madison Place
Twelfth Astreet
Washington, Alexandria, and
Mount Vernon
Lloyd M. Brett
Flist Cavalry
Brett
Washington
Maj
James E. Bell
Maj. Brett
Camrge
Camp Perry
Ohio
George G. Dennison
Georgetown University Hospital
Comedy in a Cemetery tale of Genoa chestnut seller and fortune hunter
A Sealle's Weekly item recounts Genoa's chestnut seller famed for shrewd buying and a fortune seeking spouse. Their romance ends in marriage marred by suspicion, gossip, and a legend that the tombstone inscription immortalizes the couple amid dramatic social satire.
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Genoa
Sealle
Campo Santo
Sun
Sisola
Campo
Asiae
Rome
Pensions Advice and Inquiries From Soldiers and Heirs
Letters from readers across the country seek guidance on pension eligibility and rates for Confederate and Union veterans. Topics include back pay, bounty, increasing widow pensions, guardianship for minor children, insurable disability levels, and age-based rate limits under various acts. The column provides legal citations, city-by-city responses, and directs readers to file with the War Department and relevant state offices.
Advertising Hints And Suggestions For Merchants
This piece urges merchants to treat newspaper ads like store displays. It argues for attractive visuals, clear, honest selling points, and a direct first sentence to grab readers. The ad should convey business nature and offers quickly, then supply supporting details. It stresses common sense persuasion and eye catching display content.
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Hafla
Velvet Edged Laundry Ad Stresses Comfort Over Flash
A concise laundry advertisement for STEEL'S LAUNDRY at 360 Broad Street touts velvet edged collars as smooth and stylish. The copy criticizes linked Shakespearean lines, urging a tighter start with the phrase “A chafing collar” to boost immediate impact and reader engagement.
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Steel's
Broad Street
Honest Advertisers and a Misleading Ad Copy
A reader critiques Hiracht and Knebel ads and a Doolittle Bros. notice for vague copy. The writer mocks a sales approach that fails to name products, contrasts with clear hardware ads, and questions the mystic caption We Must Bee and the value of informative over decorative advertising. The critique urges straightforward communication to spark consumer desire.
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Hiracht & Knebel
Doolittle Bros
John Wanamaker
Iffany
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Sysonby
Peter Pan
Superman
Tim Gillivan
Penn Man
Derby
Langolo
Wannetas Time
Nieweraprefi
English
Derby Interests
England
Greers
Steve Gallion Na
Ouad Halfa
Edmond Bianc
Galvani
Eustace Loder
Richard Croker
Orby
Johnny Reiff
Mr. Croker
Shorse
Lord Rosebery
Wool
Col
Baird
Aero Park
Plittafield
Mass
Heinrich Hendler
Leo Stevens
Mercury
Orient
Charlies Walsh
Gravesend Bay
St. Davids Head
Bermuda
Frank Maler
Brooklyn
New Rochelle
Royal Bermuda Yacht Clubs
Motor Boat Club of America
Hudson River
108Th Street
Ailsa Craig
James Craig
Eben Stevens
Idaho
Peter Shields
Alisa Craig
Royal, Bermuda Yacht Club
James Gordon Bennett
ELKES
Tennessee
H. H. Harding
Chris Anthemumm
Pop
Plant
John ‘Eb. Jumpup
Artie Choke
Mag Nolea
Chive Verlat
P. Bloasom
Q. Cumber
Will -O
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The
Gayboy
National Guardsmen
Naval Battalion
Cspright
C. FE. Jones
Atch
Penaton
Memphis
Hampton
Congress
War Department
Washington, D. C
Scranton
Martha T. F
Topeka
Kang
Capt
Baltimore
Brookland
Arthur H
Laurel
le Kerguse
Chitegs News
Care
Chafes
the Doolittle Bees. Co
Warner
Avery
Peale
Delly
Warners Rs
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Furan
Cook T Aaiaeby Co
Chieage
DR. Lafrancot
Office of the
Jess
Medical
Seventeenth Street
Shade
Rene
Jerycus
Selckius
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