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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1905

Page

17

Diamond Flush Wins Fordham Handicap at Belmont Park

New York October 13 Diamond Flush a 1 to 25 shot won the Fordham Handicap at Belmont Park defeating Aeronaut a noted favorite with Jovand finishing second and Black Ruse third Aeronaut led early and Diamond Flush surged to victory by a head in a tight finish Several other races and horses including Hippocrates Goldsmith Nina McDaniel and Ranger also mentioned in the day’s results

New York Diamond Flush Eemont Park Aeronat Wit Jovand Black ‘Ruse Aeronaut Wales Serond Thud Hippocrates Goldsmith Wasii Nina Robador Jack WeKeor Red Ruler Sfound Ralf Miller McDanels Tank Jack Wealo Sailor Bor Wen Holscher Ray Biptel Chiles Bkig Ted Rae King Rover Dai Athena and Dolls Spanker Alo Rai Rose- Verda von Cohard Toad Ewig Oil

Outsider Wins Latomia Steeplechase Feature at Cincinnati

In Latomia at Cincinnati on October 13 Grace Wagner and Prins f Press led as favorites while the steeple feature went to John Owes. Grisina, the heavily played favorite, finished last. Other notable runs included Vos Urs and Peli Morus with varied placements in a crowded betting card.

Cincinnti Grace Wagner Prins F Press Latomia John Grisina Alessar Thirst Paul Thearrr Heidelberg Herd Lionel

Racing Entries and Results From Belmont Park Event Day

A long tag of racing entries lists two year old eliminations including Brusher Froik Dearby Waterwing Benevolent Midas and others with multiple race notes for the Seventh Champion Steeplechase and Belmont Park weight for age two year olds. Also covers Belmont Park mile handicap and multiple selling races with horses like Osiieh Right Rugal and Prime others and ends with Georgetown vs Villa Nova football forecast and Vanderbilt races in Pas Oct 13 with Rooney and Benfous praised.

Sn Furlingy Froik Dearby Waterwing Benevolent Midas Ansjer Klingsor Ilgenan Arklina Vmidus Srow Sahna Remington Belmont Park Monsieur Leaucaire Oliver Cromwell Wise Crawford Caronal Vanderbilt Rooney Benfous

Iowas Want Games For 105-Pound Team

Anxious to meet football teams in the city with an average around 105 pounds The Iowas have organized for the season and seek responses from Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Church second team as well as Bec and Columbia Stor g For games address Thomas Ahern 1303 T street NW The Iowas lineup includes Loeffler center Owens right guard Murphy left guard Ahern right tackle Wensel left tackle Murray right end Thomas left end Moore Hobbs Parry quarterback Porter full back Merchant captain right half back Carroll left half back

Iowan Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Church Bec Columbia Storg Thomas Ahern T Street Iowas Loeffler Owens Murphy Ahern Wensel Murray Thomas Moore Hobbs Parry Porter Merchant Carroll

Washington Man Fined for Assault at Hagerstown Races

Dr. Gibson R. Hollingsworth a Washington veterinary surgeon formerly of Hagerstown was arrested for assaulting Col. Robert Hough the race starter at the Hagerstown fair in a hotel lobby Thursday night. He was fined five dollars and costs by Justice Johnston and paid the settlement after offering no testimony. Hollingsworth had been ordered off the track by Hough while attempting to show a blooded horse before the grand stand and struck Hough at the hotel counter leaving a head abrasion.

Hagerstown Weahington Post Gibson R. Hollingsworth Washington Robert Hough Hagerstown Fair Justice Johnston Hollingsworth Col. Hough Colough Theotel

Final day at Hagerstown fairs limits and spills

Record attendance at the Hagerstown fair with about 30 080 people as racers featured four races and a special. Several spills occurred but no driver was seriously injured. Unfinished races were completed along with a busy program including a Cumberland Valley Stakes and other events.

Hagerstown Harrison Davis Keyser W Lovee Bobbs Ferry Billy Colebr J Curran Old City Pawtuxent Racher Fraley Frederick Nora Woobo Oh J M Kavanaugh Harrisonburg Little Fent Golden Glenn Elizabeth E King Pin Brilliant Queen Rock Ridge Farm Treen- i Wich Dolly Spark Frank Jackson Narbeth King Hedwood Ernest Quutterbach Washington DC Satirist Clifton Laughlin Mannie Ordway Duff Green Fredericksburg Eagh Eveglal Campbel Marysville Cedric Campbell Catonsville Kate Sampson Rhodes Guttenberg Wilson Newark Ohio Hanover Jim Dalyb Eben Clark Allentown General Shatter Brown Conn Brass John Buros Anne Ordway Grece Fredericksberg Va Monasnoch Ernest Utterbach Lereng Clifton LaughHn Washington, DC Bernheimer Baltimore Wady

Dan Patch Fails to Break World Pace Record at Lexington

Oregon Maid wins the Kentucky trot heat and Susie N. takes the 7:06 pace. Dan Patch, facing a strong head wind, equaled Star Pointer’s best mile pacing time but could not lower the record. Hersey drove Dan Patch with a pacemaker as a second runner joined late. Patch tired in the stretch while Star Pointer watched from the head of the stretch. The card also featured three match races eclipsed by speed trials and a Kentucky trotting purse of $2,000 for Susie N. and other pacing and trotting entries with times listed.

Race Commission Great Britain Wood Herts Automobile Club of America New York Armory Madison Square Garden New York Garden Armory American Automobile Association United States Touring Club of France Basoclatons West Forty-second Street Eokimos William K Vanderbilt H. H. Thomas W. Gould Brokaw Green Lexington Dan Patch Star Pointer Hersey Beott Hudson Patch Susie N. Br Moko Dom Gypsy Dark Murphy Wiemen Thomas Bon Voyage Garrity Katherine Stinson Oregon Tima Dam Oy Axtell Ceol Verengo Denyon Hugrey Mas Silas

Heenan Beats Sayers Heard by Missouri Town Churchgoers

A Missouri River town recalls the Heenan Sayers fight through churchgoing elders and a levee mob. A boy delivers St Louis papers, the postmaster vows to resign, and townsfolk toast Heenan’s victory while the minister leads prayers. The tale centers on social ripple effects and shared excitement across a faith community.

Missouri River Heenan Sayres St. Louis St Louis Heenan-Sayers John Heenan Tom Sayers American Eagle Lis Pew Weenan Phillip Sayers Philip

Quite the Opposite From the Philadelphia Press Headline

A playful quip notes the humor in a sign proclaiming pants headquarters. The cartoonish exchange highlights wordplay on clothing and places, reflecting lighthearted humor typical of 19th century newspaper humor pages.

Philadelphia Preas

Golf Tournament Crowns Club Cup At Hot Springs

Delighted weather marked the annual Hot Springs golf tournament on October 13. B L McClay of Waverly Golf Club Portland won the club cup defeating John C of Washington 6 up 5 to play. Gilbert Farintosh won the consolation cup over Alton Townsend 3 up 1 to play. George Singer beat HE Thoarnell to claim the Virginia Cup 6 up 5 to play. A H Lockett defeated Taylor Field 6 up 4 to play for first in the second division. John Wilking beat EB Robbins Walker 4 up 1 to play for second. Melville H Ingalls defeated F P Dafia 3 up 2 to play for third.

Washington Alton ‘Townsend Met York HE. L. Thoarnell Seabright Club George Singer Pittsburg A. H. Lockett Montclair N. J Taylor Field John Wilking EB Robbins Walker New York Melville H. Ingalls F. P Dafia

Miss Mackay Wins Semifinal to Face Miss Curtis in Final

Miss Pavane Mackay defeated Miss Georgianna Bishop to earn a place against Miss Margaret Curtis in the tenth annual U S women's golf championship at Morris County Golf Club Convent Station New Jersey The match featured a 3 up 1 to play finish and noted the excellent weather and gallery turnout with Curtis defeating Miss Grace Keyes to reach the final

New York Boston United States Morris County Golf Club Convent Station Margaret Curtis Essex County Club Manchester Mass Pavane Mackay Oakley Country Club Watertown Bridgeport Conn Miss Curtis Grace Keyes Concord Miss Bishop Miss Mackay Miss Mackay Dormy Miss Keyes Miss Curlos Mins Mackay Mige Hishop Misa Keyes

In the Fence Grand Stand at Belmont Track

A Long Island commuter and a New Yorker spar over the Belmont October meeting. The commuter blasts racing crowds as boorish and expose-seeking, while defending field side observers as legitimate attendees from Floral Park. They contrast private vantage points, family crowds, and the spectacle with the backstretch view.

Belmont Track New Yorker Belmont Floral Park Jock Mnall

Floral decorations by Georgetown florist for wedding

Georgetown's new florist Mr George A Comley at 124 3rd Street supplied flowers for the wedding at M FP Church on October 4 with a wide assortment including out flowers, ferns and palms. Telephone orders receive prompt attention from West 149.

Comgréss Street M. FP Georgetown George A. Comley 3Rd Street Comiey West 149 Orient Potomac

Great influx of sparklers boosts New York diamond trade

New York import data show a fiscal year ending June 2 with almonds and precious stones valued at $84,228,164, a 50 percent rise. August figures exceed last year, shipments arrive on many lines, and stones are stored in a secure custom house diamond room under strict supervision to prevent theft.

New York Sam Europe New York Custom House George W Mindil

Appetizer Evening at Harper’s Weekly Dinner Scene

A late dinner unfolds as a guest requests music. The hostess sits at the piano and plays a Chopin nocturne with precision. She finishes to find the room awaiting another selection, while an amused guest asks for a sonata before dessert.

Harper's Weekly

Women as Hotel Guests Embrace Special Accommodations

From Leslie's Weekly a shift in hotels adapts to women travelers. George W. Sweenay of Hotel Victoria notes dining rooms tea rooms and parlors created for women. He cites independent women as good spenders while economizing in hotels when billing.

Leslie New York Cormung George W. Sweenay Victoria

Question on Sin and Children Sparks Heated Exchange

In a sharp exchange Rev H A Ridgeway and Mr Hood discuss whether children sin. Ridgeway asserts his children have sinned, while Hood counters by saying his children never disobey the conscience or commit intentional sin. Hood argues his phrase means never disobeying God’s dictates.

Epworth League New Bedford Maia W Food Bristol R 1 Hood

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