Foxhall P. Keene (Wikipedia)Born: December 18, 1867
Died: September 25, 1941
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Foxhall Parker Keene was a thoroughbred race horse owner and breeder, a world and Olympic gold medalist in polo and an amateur tennis player. He was rated the best all-around polo player in the United States for eight consecutive years, a golfer who competed in the U.S. Open, and a pioneer racecar driver who vied for the Gordon Bennett Cup. In addition to his substantial involvement in flat racing, he was also a founding member of the National Steeplechase Association. He is said to have played in the first polo match ever played in the United States.
New York Times, July 30, 1902
NEWS OF LAKE PLACID.
Special to The New York Times.
LAKE PLACID, N. Y., July 29.—Foxhall Keene has leased the camp of Howard Bucknell on the Upper Saranac Lake, and it is being made ready for the coming of Mr. and Mrs. Keene, who are expected in a few days. The camp adjoins that of Talbot J. Taylor, brother-in-law of Mr. Keene, who, with Mrs. Taylor, are now on the upper Saranac.
New York Times, August 10, 1902
In the vicinity of Wawbeek Lodge the announcement that Foxhall Keene will soon come to the Upper Saranac and occupy the lodge of Howard Bucknell of Philadelphia has created considerable Interest, and there is speculation over the suggestion that Mr. Keene may bring his horses into the mountains.
Plattsburgh Sentinel and Clinton County Farmer, July 31, 1903
BIG STOCKBROKERS FAIL
Two Wall Street Firms Ruined by Stock Slump.
JAMES R KEENE LOSES $1,500,000
Failure Due to Speculative Panic and Will Not Affect Business Generally. Liabilities Estimated at Between $8,000,000 and $9,000,000.
Now York. July 25.—Two important failures involving millions of dollars have been announced on The Stock Exchange. The firms forced to make an assignment were those of Talbot J. Taylor & Co. of Broad street and W. L,. Stow & Co. of 44 Exchange place.
The firm of Talbot J. Taylor & Co. is composed of Talbot J. Taylor, a son-in-law of James K. Keene; James B. Taylor and Foxhall Keene, a son of James R. Keene, who was a special partner.
The disaster which has overwhelmed these two Stock Exchange houses was the disastrous crisis long anticipated because of the long continued and persistent liquidation which has forced prices of stocks to lowest levels.
No statement of Taylor & Co.'s assets and liabilities has been made, but from the president of a leading national bank it is learned that the liabilities may be well on to $6,000,000.
