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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1916

Page

14

Horsemen Seek Larger Purses at Havre de Grace Meet

Horsemen organized into a union for better conditions press for purses raised to 800 dollars at Havre de Grace. A meeting led by spokesman Wham Garth asked Harvard management to boost stakes as feed and stable costs rise. Only 30 horses on card. If demands unmet, strikes and scratches loom. Names of committee members listed. plan for Baltimore and Kentucky affiliate linkage discussed. Poor racing conditions due to drizzle affected the program amid tensions.

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Racing Entries for Today’s Sport Program

The page lists race entries and weights across six events including a selling for 8-year-olds plus, a two-year-olds sprint, and higher class handicaps. Notable horses such as Amatorrant, Pontefract, Jessie Jr, Judge W R, and Sandmen appear with listed weights.

Potomac League appoints umpires. openings announced

President Fuller Barnard announces Doll Derr of Frederick and Thomas McNamara as league umpires. Carl Schleuss of Cumberland named circuit secretary. Cumberland manager Russler releases Jack and Yank Anderson of Vandergrift and J R Waters. Harrisburg pitcher Pike signs. The league opens May 2 with Piedmont at Lonaconing and May 3 Frostburg visiting Cumberland.

Washington Post Cumberland Fuller Barnard Potomac League Doll Derr Frederick Thomas McNamara Carl Schleuss Russler Jack Yank Anderson Vandergrift J. R. Waters Harrisburg Pike Turtle Creek Piedmont Lonaconing Frostburg

Nationals Offense In Form As Season Moves On

Athletics notes discuss the Nationals riding strong hitting with Leonard’s pitching holding opponents to four hits in a key game. Bily Martin leaves the Giants, Rippey Williams sidelined by arm trouble, and Clarke Griffith faces criticism over Johnson’s heavy usage. The piece ends noting Friday’s two-round boxing bouts at 1210 G street NW, starting 3 PM.

Leonard Nationals New York Clarke Griffith Walter Johnson Griffith Johnson Griffth Yankees Griffa Nationala Griff Puntia Prof Sixsmith G Street

Unclear Horse Names and People Mentioned in Chronicle

Fragmentary clipping lists numerous horse names and people including Shrapnel Maifon Recluse Gallop Aristocrat Pontefract Maifon Ima Frank Judge Wingfeld Grand Jury King Kenesaw Fenmouse Sandman St Scorpil Freda Johnson Nannie McDee Billy McGee Glendale Billy Oliver in Havre de Grace Cincinnati Enquirer Morning Telegraph and related mentions. The passage lacks coherent narrative or event details.

Cincinnati Enquirer Shrapnel Maifon Recluse Gallop Aristocrat Pontefract Grand Jury King Fiber Kenessa Fenmoune Supreme Nannie McDee Alston Billy McGee Juliette Billy Oliver Morning Telegraph Ima Frank Wingfeld King@eber Kenesaw Fenmouse

Society Gossip Quietly Covers Washington Events

A long society page details luncheons at the Washington Club and Shoreham, weddings of Miss Agnes de Ricci Murphy and Miss Edith McKee, and social runs in Washington with guests from Baltimore, New York, and Pennsylvania. Notables include Mrs. Odenheimer, Mme Da Gama, Mrs. Claude Swanson, and Dr. Cary Grayson among others, plus charity events for the Confederate Memorial Home and hospital fundraisers.

Washington Club Odenheimer National Society Thomas W. Raison Raison Cairo Naval Hospital Station Lake Michigan Cary Grayson Washington New York Annie Murphy Dupont Agnes de Ricci Murphy Henry Loud Crawford Joseph Crawford Mer. James F. Mackin St. Paul's Catholic Church James Reymond Murphy Ludwick Filbert Crawford Columbia Road M. Edith McKee Clarence M. Jarbos James W. McKee Annita Winnifred Louise McKee Ralph McKee Charles KE. Fultz Prince Georges County S. B. Wheatley Wheatley Thomas

Supreme Court Legal Record Highlights Oddities and Appeals

United States Supreme Court sessions list cases with Goshen Manufacturing and The Maryland Dredging and Contracting Company under appeal. District and circuit divisions recap dozens of civil and criminal matters, including equity and probate orders, condemnation actions, and numerous assignment calendars for cases in progress across federal and district courts.

Deeds of Trust Listings Across District Real Estate

A sequence of deeds of trust records for multiple parcels in various squares. Names include George W. Stickney, Harry J Jackson, Vernon G. Oliver, William B. Lockwood, Rosa L McNeill, Chapin Brown, Henry H. Bergmann, Arthur Carretux, William Hillyer, Marvin A. Custis, Charles M. Carson, James F. Shea, George I. Boyer, Oscar W. White, William L. Browning, Bettie G. Francte, Washington Loan and Trust Company, National Savings and Trust Company, Perpetual Building Association, and others. Amounts range from $1,400 to $185,000 with terms from 3 months to 10 years and semiannual or monthly payments. Property lots referenced include numbers across squares such as 182, 590, 1208, 2895, 21, 543, 2415, 1861, 1014, 2003, and 544. Dates cited include April 22, 1917 and 1918.

George W. Stickney Harry J Jackson Vernon G. Oliver William B. Lockwood Rosa L McNeill Chapin Brown Henry H. Bergmann Oriental Building Association Fairvview Heights Arthur Carretux T Wiliam Hillyer Marvin A. Custi Perpetual Building Association Charles M. Carson James F. Shea George I. Boyer Thomas L. McHale Oan Lawn Oscar W. White William H. Sholes John J. Warren William L. Browning Josephine Berrs Danny H. Beers James D Hobbs Hubbert R. Quinter Harry Wardman Thomas E. Ogram Et al National Savings and Trust Company John F. Wilkins Bettie G. Francte Washington Loan and Trust Company Union Trust Company Samuel Perakin Burry Edwards J. Edward Lewis Margaret Golden Thomas A. Weedon Arthur Carr Marsin A. Custis Same Jamen E Halley James R. Ellerson William & Phillipa Florence Rabette Dickinson Fred ‘M Charles & Ahreve, Jr Rod Charles W. Fairfax Cora A. Woodward

Perkins in War Time Funeral Rites Mourned in City

Local notices honor L. L. Perkins widow of war veteran with references to United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and contact details via M. 913. Southern Blag.

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Army Orders Reliefs and Assignments for Coast Artillery Corps

U.S. Army orders detail relief and reporting requirements for First Lieut Horace F Spurgin and multiple officers of the Coast Artillery Corps. Assignments include duties at Delaware, Labu, Shady Hook, and other coast defenses, with leaves of absence granted and personnel transfers noted among Col Townsley and Col Lea Febiger. Arrivals and movements list ships and ports reaching Newport, Guantánamo, San Diego, and Cristobal amid broader fleet staffing updates.

Horace F Spurgin Coast Artillery Sorps North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Are Colm Galveston Coast Artillery Corps Coast Defenses Francis H. Miles, Jr Ordnance Department Shady Hook Charles M. Sterre Iaptain Comet Labu Clarence P Townsley John R. Ellis Coast Artillery Georps Coast Defenses of The Delaware Prilips Gage Coast Artillery ‘Corps Coast ‘ Defenses Lea Febiger U.S. A Organized Militia of California Lesley J McNair Fourth Field Artillery Blanton Winship Watter Maryine Cosat Artillery Corps Uut

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