Courtney A Recluse Great Oarsman In His Day
Special to The Washington Post reports Cornell rowing coach Charles E. Courtney, famed Ithaca trainer, confined in a sanitarium after health decline and resignation. Insomnia and recent injuries mark the end of an era as critics debate his stroke and his crews’ record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithacans
Cornell
Washington Post
New York
Charles E. Courtney
Courtney
Ithaca
Charles _E. Courtney
Poughkeepsie
Cornell Rowing Association
Charles ©. Courtney
New York American
Sears
Sturmers
Briggs
Hudson
Harvard
Kights
America
McGovern Threatened With Penitentiary Sentence
Former featherweight champion Terry McGovern, arraigned for intoxication before Magistrate Voorhees at Coney Island Police Court, is warned this is his tenth appearance and faces potential penitentiary time if he returns on similar charges. Police recounted disturbances on Surf Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Voorhees
Coney Islan
Terry McGovern
Sail
Maxistran Voorhees
Car
Yankee jockeys lead in German classics season
New York July 30 George Walker and Winnie OConnor play key roles in settling many German classics this turf season. The American trainer who found success with J. W. Scholl’s racers and a Brooklyn rider, active in the US and France, have set a new mark by furnishing winners at Hamburg course where Germans flock annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Walker
Winnie O'Connor
J. W. Scholl
Brooklyn
France
Hamburg
Epsom
England
Celts after Yankees Bann eight eyes Harvard in race invite
The Bann Rowing Club of Coleraine invites Harvard crew to visit on the Bann River for a date after the Flatford Cambridge contest. The Bann senior eight holds an unbeaten record this season, having defeated all principal rivals.
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Bann
Harvard
Ireland
Cork
Bann Rowing Club
Ot Coleraine
Arvard
Sullivan Smith Diht and Heavyweight Links Abroad
Boxing notes list the Sullivan Smith Diht tent near Denver on August 19 with offers and counteroffers. Contests include Loula Long of California, Demont of Boston, Brad ley the Englishman, Al Kamfman of California, Chelsea Mass to meet Fred Bradley, and Tommy Burns vs Mug o Kelly in Los Angeles. Jimmy Haslen and John Sullivan fight to an eight round draw at Gloucester Mass with risk Sullivan could have won if more rounds. plans mention Jack O'Brien tied to Jack Painer and Avettalia trip for Squires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan-Rube Smith
Denver
Jimmy Brit
Loula Long
California
New England
Fred Bradley
Ciecesg
Blamilla
New “England
wiil_elagh
al Kamfman
Chelwea
Mass
Tommy Burns
Hae Een
Mugo Kelly
Chicago
Los Angeles
aJack O'Brien
Jack Painer
Enellah
Thora
Otto
Sullivan
Sports Calendar Highlights National League at St Louis Today
Nationals at St Louis headline a field of upcoming events across racing aquatics and golf. Other items include Kid Herman versus Benny Yanger bout, Latonta Jockey Club meets Fort Erie and Beach meeting, Brighton Derby and Saratoga races, a national regatta in Worcester, the Intercance club regatta near Broadwater, and a Middle States regatta on Labor Day. Golf action noted at Van Courtiendt Park.
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St. Louis
Kid Herman
Benny Yanger
Indianago
Latonta Jockey Club
Fort Erie
Worcester
Broadwater
Upper Potomac
Labor Day
Comment of the World of Sport by J T Kelly
This column surveys American League race dynamics with Connie Mack's Athletics as favorites while Griffilh, Elberfeld, and Farrell shuffle personnel. It notes penalties handed to Heine Peitz and umpire Hank O Day by Harry Pulliam and reflects on past stars like Sockalexis and notable players from Holy Cross and the Carlisle school.
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Connie Mack
Elberfeld
Griffih
Farrell
Mark
Grif
Yankees
Naps
Cleveland
Bénators
Phyrima
Letica
New York
Sto
Toars Chicemo
Detroi
St Louis
Washington
Hoston
Harry Pulliam
Hank’o'day
Harry
Ump
Heine Peitz
McGraw
Gunner
Anguar
Fred Clarke
Geta
Harry Adita
Pulliam
Bolligerems
Fardom
Hanlon
Grappeq
Judé
Toledo
Jude
Sockalexix
Carlisle
Elevan
Addresse, Vand
Bonder
Sockatesis
Mike Powers
Holy Cross
Oldtown
Sockalezis
Coda
Hickers
Cout
Worcester
Tom McCarthy
Raew
Pugilist Quits Ring To Take Up Religion
Alf Allen a former Canadian middleweight fighter and Ottawa saloon keeper has converted to Christianity. He plans to become a missionary among his sporting peers, studying at Moody Bible Institute for a year in Chicago. Benny Brown accompanies him, aiding his conversion.
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Alf Allen
Canada
Ottawa
Qaterla
Allen
Chiengs
Mnody Bible Institute
Chiedgo
Jeant
Citr
Benny Brown
New York
Stonewall" Allen
Preparing American Yachts for Roosevelt Cup Defense
In Marblehead Massachusetts on July 31 a majority of the nineteen American 32 rudderless? yachts built for the Roosevelt Cup defense against German challengers are racing locally. Trials are set for August 13 under Eastern Yacht Club direction. The club will pair three American craft against three German boats after the trials, with the cup races slated for the week of September 3 comprising five races to determine the winner by majority or by the fifth race. Most entries come from the Atlantic seaboard, with New Orleans’ Southern Yacht Club the sole westward contestant.
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Marblehead
Mass
Rd&ting
Directton
Eastern Yacht Club
Roosevelt
Atlantic ‘Seaboard
New Orleans
Southern Yacht Club
Emerson Defeats Waidner to Meet Collins in Western Final
Chicago July 1 Emerson of Cincinnati defeated J H Waidner in the Western tennis championship final at Kenwood Country Club 6-2 6-? 4 to earn the right to challenge Kreigh Collins for the Western title. Hunt earns Western crown with mixed doubles win and Neff Neely win women doubles 6-0 6-3. Players depart for Minneapolis for Northwestern tournament.
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Collins
Chicago
C. Emerson
Cincinnati
J. H. Waidner
Kenwood Country Club
Fii
Waldner
Emerson
Kreigh Collins
BR. G. Hunt
California
R. B. Neff
Hunt
W. T. Haynes
Barnes
C. B. Neely
Miram Steever
Parker
Minneapolis
Autoists Make Fast Time in Crawford Notch Hillclimb
Brettonwoods New Hampshire July 31 The White Mountains hill climb closed with thirty cars in eight events. Guy Vaughn led with a 30 hp gasoline car covering the 1 3/4 mile course in two minutes 48 seconds. Arthur Morrison won event eight but a protest by D H Mac Alman over a prior adjustment will be reviewed by the AAA rules committee. There is talk of next year’s Boston Jamestown route for the Glidden tour and exposition plans.
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Brettonwoods
N. H
White Mountains
Crawford, Notch
Winey House
Crawford House
Mount Washington
Guy Vaughn
Arthur Morrison
D. H. MacAlman
Morrison
American Automobile Association
Boston
Jamestown
W. J. Morgan
New York
Worcester
Springfield
Philadelphia
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Washington
Richmond
Virginia
G. Grettenden
Limp
R. Crawford
Ume
Vent
C. F. Barrett
Univ
B. Wilson
Horeepower
Uume
Jones
Karl
Y. George C. Draper
H. Larson
Care Walghing
Charles Burnham
J.C. O Brien
W.W. Burke
Ernesto Rogers
H. E. Rogers
Koehler
Ond
Hints to Autoists From Early Automotive Advice
A dated guidance piece warns drivers on tire care and lubrication, advising thorough interior cleaning of covers, proper use of methylated spirit, and meticulous oiling on slopes. It includes beginner tips on clutch use, emergency braking, avoiding high gearing, and cautious cornering to prevent engine strain and accidents.
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Automoblla
Anio
Questions on baseball umpire calls stir debate in sporting notes
A query column recounts disputed plays with runners A and B on the bases, the catcher, wild throws, and an umpire ruling that touches off calls of error or correct decision. It includes a track of Erle Cloutt Meeting results at Clay Pa and Miss May Sutton sailing for New York with marriage rumors denied.
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G. W.C
Butchers chase the pig at Luma Park outing ends day
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Union held a postponed June event at Luma Park with a pig chase, beef dressing contest, barbecue, and athletic events. The pig escaped over a fence, triggering a $2 reward. Dudley won first in dressing, Dorr second. Feast followed a four hour prep and campfire, cake wall closed the day with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Union
Luma Park
Earty
Pig
Dudley
Orst
Dorr
Washington
John Thomas
Maater Heilwood
Charles Dudley
Government Printing Office
Navy
Larned Beats Behr In Longwood Cup Final Tie
William A. Larned defeated Karl H. Behr of Yale three sets to one in the Longwood Cricket Club annual tennis tournament. Scores were 8 3-6 6-2 6-3. Larned’s steadiness and Behr’s faults drove the result as Larned secured two cups in the third challenge cup.
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Boston
William A. Larned
Summit
Karl H. Behr
Yale
Longwood Cricket Club
Behr
Larned
Bebr
Deuce
Larnen
Longwood
Suitor Not Son Delays Bohemian Family Deportation
Chicago July 31 Mrs Czerna Feierstein and her nine year old twins Henri and Czerna sailed to New York en route to Bohemia. They came four weeks earlier as immigrants invited by a man who claimed to be her son. Inspectors found the son and daughter had vanished. Officials plan to deport Feierstein for presenting a false affidavit. Habeas corpus petitions were denied as judges were away on vacation.
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Chicago
Czerna Feierstein
Henri
Czerna
New York
Bohemia
Feierstein
United States
French Lick Cases Moved To Orangeville Court
Sixty camping cases tied to raids on the French Lick Springs and West Baden hotels were moved on motion of the defendants. The trials were set for September in Seven Policemen, with venue changed to Justice Wooner of Orangeville township.
No Sale for It From dha Phftade Beta Diary Note
A fragment notes Beta kept a diary all year and is described as fussy yet reveals his role as a statlolier. The line suggests close reading of a character or public figure, with emphasis on restraint and curious self-presentation.
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Dha Phftade
Beta
Corner stone laid for Senate's new building ceremony notes
The Senate office building corner stone was laid with a silver trowel and few spectators. Officials present included Sergeant at Arms Heusdell, architect Willitt Woods, and Col. Bromwell. Plans describe a classic two front design with rusticated base and a three story above ground block facing Delaware and B streets.
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Senate
Washington
Willitt Woods
Oceanion
House’ of Representatives
Heusdell
Elliott’ Woods
Capitely
W. A. Browh
District of Columbia
Masons
Ya, Brown
Oscar “Wenderoth
Dd. Owen
Bromwell
Cartier
Stone
Capitol
Cap'tel
Senate ‘Brice
Delaware Avenue
1St Street
C Street
Delawar Avenue
W.th
Place de la Gorbcorde
Paris
Concord
Vermont
Indiana
Vermont ‘Marble Company
William “Bradley & Son
John M. Carrere
the Arm
Carerere & Hastings
New, York
Cit
Smith Finishes Third In Van Cortlandt Open
New York July 31 Aleck Smith the national Western and metropolitan open champion finished third in the professional competition opening at Van Cortlandt Park. Aleck Campbell of Boston won the best card for eighteen holes with 16 Donald Ball of Philadelphia led Campbell for the thirty six holes. The second thirty six holes will be played tomorrow. Top fifty seven starters include Donald Ball Philadelphia 130 Aleck Campbell Boston 115 Alecksmith New York 142 David Patrick Westfield N J 152 Esac Mackie New York 154 3 O Loughlin Plainfield N J 155 C Turnbull Waterbury Conn G Pearson Newark N J 167 A Cunmincham Glen Ridge KR J Herbert Strong Rye X John Hobens Englewood
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New York
Aleck Smith
van Cortlandt’ Park
Aleck Campbell
Boston
Donald’ Ball
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Campbell
Donald Ball
Philadelphia
Alecksmith
David Patrick
Weetfield
N. J
Esac Mackie
O'Loughlin
Plainfield
C. Turnbull
Waterbury
Conn
G. Pearson
Newark
Glen Hildge
KR. J
Herbert Strong
Rye
John. Hobens
Englewood
Legal Record Deepens in Washington Supreme Court Equity Case
The Washington legal record lists multiple equity actions: trustee disputes involving George cufton Hieraus and McKay parties with extended pleadings to September 22, along with receivership matters in Washington Tobacco Co. vs. Smithheu Ee D. and various solicitor actions. Probate proceedings include will admissions for W. Baldwin Jolson with bond, and estates of John Johnson, Mourlec Blattery, Wittam Freeman, Laure Acing, and others, detailing guardians, bonds, and attorneys.
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Supreme _ Court
District of Columbia
George Cufton Hieraus
Jai
Forking
McKay
Wack Va
Sinante
Davis
Hettors
A. A. Birkey and
Worthington, Heald & Pralley
Washington
W. W. Dosgiea
Fhowpsan & Lasker
Tuk 3
Mbreo
Ardarsa
Unitert
Stetes Ve. Gaynor
Compial
W. Baker
Stuart McNamara
Poe
Gould
W. . Baldwin
Jolson
Ma Fareha
Jolingot
Bode
Attarnay
J. Darlington
John Johnson
Whlton H.ambrose
Bond
W. B. Ambrose
Delmas G. Stutter
Winifred
SengEs
Thompson
Laskey
Wittam
Freeman
Attarners, Gordon & Gordon
Tatate
Betty W. Wordbond
Attornay
Nds
S. Loving
Laure Acing
Willfled
Joseph B.edeon
Real Estate Transfers Listing Multiple Parcels and Purchases
A fragmented record lists numerous real estate transfers across districts including LaNgoon, Mount Pleasant, Southeast, Bloomingdale, and Takoma Park. Names such as Sherif, Thompson, Richardson, Syme, Hyman, Southerland, Wy, Mortimer, and others appear with lot numbers, square designations, and prices like 10, 185, 2984, 1150, and 10 in various blocks. The entry resembles a sale ledger detailing parcels, buyers, and monetary amounts.
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LaNgoon
Sherif
Van
Hook
Willie T *'Thompson
Sory
Ruendshif Grove
Southerland
George Wy
Bloomingdalee Chaste H. Gnusiat
Abed
Bee Wallach
Fioneil
Tlamnoy
Harsiet
Carta
AL Mortimer
Lot
Square
Carrie EB
Rts
Charlotte
Webb
Sama
Rapertys
Ithwest
Hollenn B
Fir Éthaets
William “Breartey
Cwilliam
Whitford
Tmiund Horgan
Henry's
Rama Heights
Allan
Walker
Edward & York
Takoma Park
Joseph
Birch, Jr
Sa ‘Mangum
Bleck
Eileaneth Walbhridgs
Sallie -B
Complex mortgage ledger entries across Mount Pleasant and Petworth districts
A dense listing of land and lot transfers, mortgage notes, and security agreements in Mount Pleasant and Petworth areas. Names include Helen Bergmann, George Emmerich, and Edward Hall, with parcel specs such as lots in Squares 276 and 1079, and payments noted in percentages over multiple years. The document catalogues numerous security deeds to German American Building Association and Washington Gown and Trust Company, with dates and sums indicating 2 to 8 year terms and semi annual interest.
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Langdon Park
Elizabeth
Rick J. E
Patro
Herbert
Dale H. Sheriff
Dacore Frank
Carter
Goldree
Pare
George
Henderton
Evan W.van Senden
Lot AR
Franki
Fredi
Wyans
Wiliam Bearson
Eesure Charien
R. Pearson
Square
Broist
Senimat Et
Henry VM. Bergmand
George M.emmersati
Vsquare Geloumphine
W. Hester
George’ C. "Gertman
Seoure Edward
Jesras W. Thacker
James R. Bell
Daniel Fredman
Clare Thornton
Benjamin
Mitchell
William
Thompson
Teighton
George Francia Williama
Ernestine I
Tertinger
Jet
Frienderip
McGil Grove
Jessa
Ef. Wilson
Raphael A. Cistlear
Piret'Co
Pleasant
Fradler
William A. Ait
Thompann
Oacure Hacr Wartram
Mount. Pleasant
Pleasant Plains
Otto G. Jacobi
Ernest H. Dablet
Wilson
Harry
Uy Herman
Gordon
Robert E. Heater
Fulton R. Gordon
Mount Pleasant
Beights
Femuel AC Herman
B.D. Gordon
Fulton R. Mordoi
Mount "Pleasant
Heights
Addicon
Wilmot
W. Trew
Heber
Livingston
Susan
Petworth
Ka.c. ‘Tierney
John
Thomas H. Pickford
Lemuel W. Pickford
Erakioe
Samuel W. Pickford
Han- Eanes
Edward
York Et al
William SB. Walker
William L. Lanning
Herschel F. Pascual
LE Dorr Park
Henry F. Rew
Walter
Equara
Ingleside
Sadie J. Breunlager Et Vir
Lewis E
Norman J. Linsbury
Bersard P. Minimuck
Elizabeth Walbridge
Alice C. W. Briggs
Health Office Record: List of Deaths and Ages in Washington
Health office records list numerous deaths with ages and addresses including William P. Biteman 58, Mary B. Ward 63, Tenia Smith 25 at Wash. Asylum Hosp, Elizabeth Price 66, Laura McCool 48, Reuben Brown 40, Emily Peste 65, Mary Shaw 78, Maggie Casey 26, James Smith 55, Harry Shapiro unspecified, Yavi Rosephaum 78, Emmett Beheer 2, Otto Volland 29, George Bakersmith 44, Rachel Forrest 5s, Dumbarton Jones 1 month, Florence Lacy 6 months, with institutions and locations in the district.
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William’ P. Biteman
St. Ne
Larence
Lee
Linden St
Mary BE. Ward
St. Sw
Tenia Smith
Wash
Asylum Hospsiel
Elizabeth Price
Asylum Hos
Laura
McCool
Mat
Reuben Brown
Mare
A.C. Cephus
Fowler's Hill
Tasim
Emily
Harry ‘Shapiro
Children’s Hospital
Yavi' Rosephaum
Emmett Beheer
Wash Uni
Otto Volland
St. Aw
George H. Bakersmith
Bowen Road
Dumbarton Jones
Logan-place
Florence’ Lacy
Judge Gould Frees Johnson After Shortened Sentence
Justice Gould granted habeas corpus and commuted the term of Stephen A G Johnson colored railway mail clerk convicted of perjury in a civil service application case. Johnson had begun a one year sentence four months earlier. the court reduced eight months and released him from jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Stephen
A. G. Johnson
Civil Service
Aianot
Tuethe Gould
District Supreme Court
Johnson
Frank J. Hogan
Fishermen Struggle With New Aqueduct Water Scale
Local fishermen express despair over a new turbidity method at the Aqueduct office. The old system used a 1 to 36 scale, while the new scientific method ranges to 500, causing confusion about water clarity and safe visibility. Leighton of the Geological Survey cites greater precision, mapping turbidity to silica measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MO. Leighton
Geological Survey
Leighton
Man Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Greenville
In Greenville Ohio on July 3 a man Samuel Demond aged 37 killed his wife 35 during a divorce dispute over children from a prior marriage. He then shot himself with the same revolver dying shortly afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Ohio
Samuel _ Demond
Escaped Death at Sea: Fisherman Rescued After Capsize
John Fogarty of Philadelphia was reported drowned when the fishing yacht Nora capsized off Anglesea Inn last Sunday. He was rescued by life guards and returned home in shock and confined to bed. The report of his death proved false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fogarty
Anglesea
Philadelphia
Nora
Innet
Guanis
Uncertain Adentage Tale From Meggendorter Blatter
A fragmentary satirical item recalls Mrs Nagg described as inconsistent and visiting a grave daily. The piece mentions a Detroit Free Praes athletic enthusiast and a playful exchange about exercise, ending with a hazy note on the need to stay active.
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Meggendorter Blatter
The
Detroit Free
Praes
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