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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1907

Page

16

Dr Gardner Breezes Home In Open Two Year Old Feature

At Aqueduct in rough weather Dr Gardner a four year old, started six and a half furlongs handicap carrying 126 pounds. He led from the stretch to win by a head over Paw J Rainey’s Heap, with Marster third. Lady Isabel won the two year old dash, while Rosario faded late as Youthful led a field of juveniles in the day’s events under stormy conditions and heavy betting.

Isabel Rush Rosario Washington Post New York Aqueduct Dr. Gardner Beckman Lock Paw J. Rainey Heap Townes’ Marster Vaunteer Benaunts Okenite Victorias Ma Jacca Claire Russell D.C. Johnson Jacquin Favorie Bermeits Ed Balt Melbourne Bennett Molesey Hal John Howard Lady Isabel Columbia Stable Rantke Daft Sam Rosaria Forte Sammarlis Ed Ball Peston Melbourne Nermes Nottery Schilling Howe CH SchMing Silberschwantz Merston Mena Kralmomie Trey of Spadt Cuernavaca T. Botechug Select Syssla Aibla Alo Ran Vch Rae Jorga Chentte Acu Dan Buhre Notter Jock Koerner Trine Malacca Claire Resgeil Dert Ampede Weykmald Moleser Preston Belisricker Johneond Lott Radge Sates Aeron KR Rin Ho Non Firs Bar Hennezay Gorsaon Fepoy Spohn Alao

Youthful jockey wins at Aqueduct amid heavy betting

A 15 year old apprentice, Javen l-Immediate, rode a stunning winner at Aqueduct as bookies slashed odds from 60 to 1 to 4. Weir’s powerful stable, including Grapple and Dr Gardner, drew top attention with Frank Farrall and trainer England A Minton among the day’s notable figures. Mountain, the 28 year old jockey set to ride for August Belmont, impressed Eastern racegoers with his ride on Glorifier in the Carter Handicap.

Washington Post New York Javen Aqueduct Roger Min McCarren Iaymar Tol England Minton Aimble Frank Weir Hastein Weir Carter Rose Grapple Tim O'Toole Dr. Gardner Mountain August Belmont Hiis Jockey Club

Pimlico Card List of Runners and Backers

A long lineup of horse names and horsemen appears for Pimlico racing today. The roster includes Prince Brutus Glorious Betsy Emma G. Blumber Winchester Azellom Euripides Paprika Souvigny Kars Quadrilo Thomond and The Cricket along with many others and associated owners and sponsors.

Pimlico Tiekte Dismond Prince Brutus Betsy Emma_G Blumber Winchester Azellom Euripides Paprika Souvigny Kars Quadrilo Thomond the Cricket Graziallo Weirdeome Panique Kate Anna B Smith Seedy Creeker Aqueduct Sir Toddington Marvel P Keator Tom Cogan California King Frizette Magazine Laura Clar Pretension Marths Jane Rustle Evelyn G. Russell T Millatone WilCo Oakland el Chihuabue Titus Il Governor Orman Bir Russell Winders Gypsy King Watercure Ias Fantasia Eduardo Walker Burleigh Pal Nappa Firm Foot Uprems Court Halons

Fairy Bird Handicap at Oakland Won by Favorite F Neugent

San Francisco April 19 The Fairy Bird Handicap at Oakland featured F Neugent the favorite winning amid solid favorites. First race covered four and one half furlongs with Folia L leading early then Schemeriater and Von Tillinghast trailing. Second race ran five and one half furlongs with Agen winning narrowly ahead of Jezebel and Bulalie Ds in a tight finish. Time figures noted as 0 35 and 1 05 2 5 respectively.

Futurity Conne F. Neugent Fischer Gemmel Gross Sam H.” Smith Canique Mabel Hollander Wootma Burding Bush Babe Kelt Tara Cons Ethel Day Mies Provo Buxton Chickora Said Wild Blascom Hontage Princess Boulee Alao San Francisco Oakland Folia L Gros von Tillinghast Schemeriater Lawrence Brooklent

Golf Tourney Planned By Columbia Club Open To Various Clubs

The Columbia Golf Club plans its annual spring tournament for May 2 3 and 4 at Brightwood Avenue links. Prizes are offered and entries close the evening before each event. Handicap prize contest set for May 4. Rome Respess signs with jockey J Lee for 5500 first call. Prohibition bill in Wisconsin bans tobacco sales to minors under sixteen and use by minors. awaiting governor action.

Columbia Golf Club UT. 8. GA Brightwood Avenue

Police Shake-Up in New York: Inspectors Reduced and Transfers Ordered

The New York police department underwent a major shake-up as eight inspectors were reduced to precinct duty and seven captains were promoted to acting inspectors. Inspector William W. McLaughlin was moved to a captaincy at Westchester station, with twenty-seven detective sergeants reassigned to patrol. James McCafferty temporarily heads the detective bureau, while George W. McCluskey was sent to Tenderloin as captain amid widespread reorganizations.

Bpeetal Washington Port New York Police Department William W. McLaughlin Westchester Bureau James McCafferty McLaughlin George W. MccCluskey McCluskey McClellan Patrick McCarren Binghama McClugkey Thomas Murphy Ninth Inspection District Brooklyn Adams Street Adam A. Cross Hamburg Avenue Donald L. Grant Flatbush 100Th Street James Kane Jamaica Twentieth Street Joseph Weigand Eighth Inspection District City Island Stephen O'Brien Coney Island Thirty-seventh Street Bingham

Woman Teachers Angered Over Charms Charge in Albany Fight

Report from New York dated April 19 details a heated controversy over women teachers allegedly using charms to influence state legislators for salary bills. Grace Strachan, head of the campaign, threatens libel action against critics. She notes committee members from the West and rejects claims of impropriety while defending the group’s conduct.

Washington Post New York Grace Strachan West Misa Strachan Albany

Mystery in Morgan Case in New York City

William Morgan was taken to Bellevue Hospital from Hotel Van Buren in East Twenty sixth Street with nephritis. A young woman named Elizabeth Garvey of Chicago appeared claiming marriage to him. she may have been summoned by wire, though travel time suggests otherwise. Morgan’s condition is not critical today, and the woman left the hospital after a brief stay.

Washington Post New York William Morgan Bellevue Hospital van Buren East Twenty-sixth Street Bellevue Elizabeth Garvey Lake Park Boulevard Chicago Morgan Elizabeth Hunt Conaldi

Mixed marriage sentence shocks Washington court

Special to The Washington Post reports Justice Carter’s court crowded for the trial of Fred Hitchcock who allowed his fifteen year old white daughter to marry Art Jones colored. Hitchcock guilty received six months jail and 500 dollar fine. Reverend W F Coffey the colored minister who married them held on 3500 bail for illegal marriage amid threats of violence if Hitchcock was not convicted.

Washington Post Glenn, N Hitchcock

Jumps From Steamer Ends Railroad Official’s Life

L F Ford of Philadelphia a railroad construction superintendent leaped overboard from the Clyde Line steamer Comanche near Jacksonville. His wife was aboard. They had sailed from New York and the body was recovered later.

Pennsylvania Railroad Jacksonville Fla L. F. Ford Philadelphia Clyde Line Ford New York

Stevens Chosen Director of United States Trust Company

Broderick C. Stevens president of the Commercial National Bank and longtime New York public works chief was elected director of the United States Trust Company at a meeting on Fourteenth Street. R A. Chester also elected director. Col M A. Winter named vice president. W J Oliver, H B Plant, and others fill five vacancies. Stevens known financier in Washington and New York. Chester noted as experienced teacher.

Broderick C. Stevens Commercial National Bank City New York United States Trust Company Fourteenth Street R. A. Chester Commercial Bank H. Bradley Davidson Dayiason & da Vidson H. B Rignald W. Beall Col.Winter Stevena Washington Chester

Canfield Debt Case Rules Lawyer Paid For Collections Illegal

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court reduces lawyer John Dela hunty’s fee in the Canfield gambling debt suit. It sets $14,000 as payable or orders a new trial, citing illegality of a contingency fee for collecting funds tied to illegal gambling and the involvement of a minor. The decision questions the $52,500 verdict and the 25 percent of $170,030 recovered.

New York Appellate Division Supreme Court Today John Delahunty Richard Canfield Canfield Laughlin

Jamestown Proclamation by Gov Swanson Calls State Holiday

Gov Swanson issues Jamestown Exposition proclamation directing closing of all Virginia state offices and urging public attendance at opening exercises. The document, dated April 19, 1932, notes the event will be attended by the U S president and governors, marking the Commonwealth’s and nation’s observance of the exposition opening.

Gov. Swanson Washington Post Richmond Swanson Commonwealth of Virginia United States of America Wis United States Grander Swancop Virginia Commonwealth

Puritans to Consolidate with American Guid

Special to The Washington. Richmond Virginia April 1. The consolidation of the Modern Puritans with the American Guid was approved by Alpha Council in an overwhelming vote. they rescinded their earlier action seeking to prevent the merger. The council's petitioning committee was dismissed. No compromise was reached with Modern Puritans. consolidation approved on the same terms as initially agreed.

Washington

Mrs Bourdalle arraigned in Rochester court

Detective McDonald returned from Cleveland with Mrs Blanche E Leavitt Bourdaile accused of first degree assault on Alice Johnston. Johnston says she tried to poison them with belladonna on March 29. Bourdaile arraigned in Police Court pled not guilty. Hearing adjourned to Tuesday. Bourdalle did not attend court. Knights of Malta history lecture delivered at Public Library under board of education.

Rochester McDonald Cleveland Blanche E. Leavitt Bourdaile Alice Johnston Bourdalle Knights of Malta de Reimer Smithgonian Institution Malta Board of Education Public M. A. Carleton Russia

Noses Broken in Church Feud Over Letter of Dismissal

Turbulent split of Shiloh Baptist Church led to a clash with Trinity Church as Rev J Anderson Taylor and Rev J Milton Waldron faced angry congregants. William Kelly demanded his membership letter after dues dispute. guards blocked exits, fights erupted resulting in injuries and police involvement with warrants planned.

Shiloh Baptst Church Shiloh Trinity Church J. Anderson Taylor J. Milton Waldron William Melly Kelly Waldron Simmons

Garfield to Stop Tips on Land Auctions

Secretary warns General Land Office Commissioner Ballinger to halt evasion of land laws. New rule requires 60 days public notice before reopening land after withdrawal for forest reserves, delaying entries. Ballinger also cancels pending isolated tract bids and demands affidavits that buyers intend homestead use, not speculation.

Warnwg Ballinger General Land Office Washington Baliinger

Fraud in Civil Service Conspiracy Punished

James H. McCartney and Frank A. Walker of Hillsdale Illinois pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud in a rural letter carrier examination. Each was fined 200 dollars plus costs and sent to the House of Correction in Pearis, Utah, until fines are paid. They attempted to have Walker impersonate McCartney in the exam but were detected by the Rock Island Civil Service secretary. William B. Elliott, Peoria County deputy coroner, pleaded guilty to soliciting political contributions from IRS employees on duty at distilleries and was fined 60 dollars plus costs.

James H. McCartney Frank A. Walker Hillsdale House of Correation Pearis E McCartney Walker Civil Service ‘Board Rock Tsland William B. Elliott Peoria Internal Revenue Service Eliott

Colorado Will Be Pictured Travelogue by McClurgs Tonight

Mr and Mrs Gilbert McClurg of New York present a color travelogue titled Pan oramic Colorado at 8 15 PM in the Young Men's Christian Association gymnasium. The lecture showcases labor from over twenty artists and photographers with vivid color images. Proceeds go to the current expense fund and the McClurgs previously exhibited at the Willard for diplomatic and governmental guests.

Gilbert McClurg New York Colorado Young Men's Christian Association McClurg

Testimonial to Dr L L Corrothers by Colored Citizens

The District of Columbia hosts a testimonial for Dr L L Corrothers amid church members from Galbraith AME. W C Chase represents citizens, B Williams the church, with Calvin Chase presiding. Music and recitations accompany brief addresses, sung solos, and remarks by Corrothers praising his work for teachers and civil rights.

M.A. D. Madre Dion Georgia Makell Robinson W. EB. Belt Isabeli Inez Hughes

Hieston Creditors Meet Postpone Trustees Appointment

At a creditors hearing for Walter Hieston the bankrupt stock broker, all but one creditor agreed to postpone the trustees appointment for two weeks. The hearing, at William M. Hallam's bankruptcy office, set the new time for Friday May 3 at 3 o'clock as arrangements to settle out of court are pursued. George Mitchell had not yet been reached but was expected to learn of the petition on arrival in New York.

Walter Hieston William M. Hallam C. Albert White Hieston George Mitchell New York Mitchell

Wallace W Hite Resigns as Chief Draughtsman

After twelve years of service as chief draughtsman in the Patent Office Wallace W Hite resigns to engage in private business. The post pays 2000 dollars yearly and will likely be filled by promotion. Frank A Loeffler and James H Colwell rise to principal examiners at 2500 dollars, following resignations and promotions within the office.

Patent Patent Office Wale W. Hite Civil Service Frank A. Loeffler James H. Colwell T. A. Wisharepper Johnb. Macauley John M. Coit

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