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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1907

Page

14

Ballot Wins By Nose in Race as Keene Criticizes Miller

Jotkty ridden on orders from trainer Rowe to lay in behind the field, but the rider moved to the front and set a terrific pace. Jerkey Walsh thawn by Mowat and suffered a broken collarbone in the event.

Jotkty Rowe Water Colt Terific Jerkey Walsh Mowat Peter Panda Altehrork Gameness Ventall Berti Ops Falk Wostie Antil Liv Mestriis Lena Calrngormtion Calrngorn

The Winkers Righton Beach Ballot Racing Fury

A garbled account details horse racing action with numerous names and finish descriptions. The fragment references jockeys Ballot and other horses, injuries, and a dramatic finish at Brighton with the crowd and hospital mentions.

Empire Meet Sanctioned at Yonkers August 10

News from New York confirms the Jockey Club sanctions the Empire City meeting at Yonkers, opening Saturday August 10 and running through August 30. Belmont presided as stewards and a full slate of Yonkers officials, including Grainger Reese Urine and Lyman Davis, were approved to supervise the event.

Washington New York Jockey Club Belmont Nassau Street Empire City Yonkers James Ho Keene Hitchcock Andrew Miller Henry Morne Lean Charles F Grainger James Reese Charles BE Urine W Wilem Shelly Lyman H Davis Trescles L M Salmon J J Holman Padéok W W Lyles Walter Pierce

Brighton Beach Racing Names List Theme Event

A jumble of names and coded terms appears to reference Brighton Beach racing or betting notes with numerous person names such as Samere, Blue Pigeon, Palm Lad, Fort Erie, Frank Colline, Charley Glibau, and H. Juna Time. The fragment offers no clear event, outcome, or dates, just cataloged entries.

Ians Meiert Samere Aardian Blue Pigeon Palm Lad of Laveday Sun Alviso Dick Fennel Kinstin Doyle Tommy Wadde Bacite Bate Sirome Samer Don Domo Aogruhare Binhia Darvite Fort Erie Frank Colline Rolie Pennie Ratchets Teradisis H. Juna Crafty Baro Adcom Charley Glibau Shay Danteio Feningis Les Ontoty Venus Dentgre Marabon

Jockey Walsh Injured in Turbulent Atlantic Racing Card

A scrambled race report notes jockey Walsh injured during a busy meeting with Emin Poe and Moe challenging deep field from Brabton as early favorites falter. The event features a crowded lineup, several long shots, and substantial betting activity with reported purses and losses tied to Saylor and Vithe, while Coles maintains the line of Ethelbert’s progeny in a tight handicap.

Emin Poe Dirnell Saylor Miss Dove Haves Dantellon Pountainblue Dington

Winners Driven Hard at Decatur Pace Event

Report of a horse racing program in Decatur with multiple pacing events. Winners Nied J Cappy and Sandy Hal shown strong in a 218 pace, with notable performers and purses around 1500. Mentions of other horses and riders, plus plans to fund a Hawaii yacht for a transpacific race.

Decatur Nied J. Cappy Sandy Hal Remaits Cappy Buhl Rickert Grattan EZUA Marmioea Lund Bere Logen Aigo Jonea James Thor Ntarten Tuten Parkes Woo Cappergeld Mentella Arena Streight Mamie Medion

Grand Circuit racing in Cleveland ends with heated protest

Aug 1 Cleveland crowds witness five heats where Kell Bird wins the three year old stake. Bowerman protests Bull Bird driver McDonald after a foul claim. officers separate the would be strike. Ben White’s Count crashes out. Bell Birdina sets fast times, and Geers with John Dickerson leads multiple heats before Friday’s feature free for all.

Cleveland Ohio Kell Bird Nesta Duke Bowerman General Watts McDonald Bull Bird Bowerman McDonald Osher Ben White Buffalo Geers

Outsiders Take The Coin In Turbulent Race Day

Erie reports a tough day for favorites as heats fall to upsets in sprint and pacing events. Anish ed, Edna V, Purl Jim Farley, Hal Raven and Bernaldo challenge in multiple heats while Point Burglar edges to a triple win in the 2 3 pace.

Erie Paul Feld Ard Purl Jim Farley Hal Raven Edna V Purl Ben Rosa Bernaldo Favory Mig Guy Heeler Eli Yaron

Long Shots Dominate Fort Drie Races in Unsteady Card

Special to THE Wartingwave from Buffalo on Aug 1 describes a day of long-shot winners at Fort Drie with few favorites succeeding. Outsiders prevailed as most entrants were low-cost selling platers, producing inconsistent form. race-by-race results list multiple winners and seconds amid rambling annotations.

Buffalo NY Fort Drie Gays Rewalta Don Q Minos Sul Gantberger Ty To Alsoon Austin T. Verona Delierenre Dine LM Denurrer Griffon Ming Caesarion Santi Celina Goprano Frank G'weui Daleman Delaby Wen Sir McCarty Meond” Ber Martial Lima Bill Cowden Ste Andotunla Capala Chilas Wilmcrie Boytos Stone Lipemno Sweet Jane Aules Olund Wild Cherry Piva Furtones Macuroeck Clinga Truro John Wergin Padrone Gravadale Guvedear Matto Lord Mixon Belle Goerat Creatfallon Hyton Swit Camphan Bhowman

Sever A A U Connections Spark Canadian Row

Toronto reports the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union will continue its activities despite severed ties with the American Athletic Union. President Stark says he received notices but will press on, denouncing the A AU action as unfriendly and unsportsmanlike without allowing a hearing.

Toront AM Canadian Amateur Athletic Union American Athletic Union Stark Auch Noties Canadien Amateur Athlete Union

Injured Cyclist Falls In Five Mile Handicap Race

In the final heat of the five mile handicap motor cycle race at the SOAP-Give track, Pickering of this city was thrown from his machine by a punctured tire and dashed against a post. His injuries are serious. The event was part of old home week celebrations. In the two miles Federation of American Motor Cyclists national championship, Walter Gorke of Brooklyn won with a time just under 3 14 2 5. Charles Van Slick of Harmonds Inn placed second.

IE Pickering Thia City Federation of American Motor Cyclists Walter Gorke Brooklyn Charles van Slick Harmonds Inn

Nelson in Bad Way After Twenty Round Fight

In San Francisco on August 1 Battling Nelson was severely punished by Jimmy Brite in a twenty round bout. Nelson was attended by a physician and remains at the baths. His condition is serious but not life threatening as he endures the aftereffects of the blows.

San Francisco Jimmy Brite Nelaon Istorday Nelaons Cond Ton Bete Dimray Britt Nelson Dane Joe Gans Thla Wea Sharkey Jeffriea Britt Watter Johneos Johnson Bom

Jones Plans End Of Season Quit Threat Boosts Chicago Hope

Sporting comment notes Mieldee Jones intends to quit baseball at season's end and Frank Isbell to be moved to the minors. Comiskey promises Isbell release to run his Wichita club, leaving Chicago with two star losses and forcing tough rebuilding. Ball by ball, Jones proves at his peak this season with power at bat and outstanding fielding. Meanwhile Welton and Gans face renewed talk of retirements as boxing notes discuss Britt Nelson and Empire City track plans for a major meeting next week.

J ED Grillo Mieldee Jones Jay Jones Chicago Noann Comiskey Hia Wiehlta Jones Tang Empire City New York Saratoga Jockey Club Uncy

Special Session Considered to Save Virginia Rate Case

Richmond August 1 A reliable source says Gov Swanson contemplates a special session of the General Assembly to authorize an immediate rate fixing act for the corporation commission to avert an injunction. If agreement fails the legislature may be summoned to Richmond within thirty days to act on penalties and rate changes.

Gov. Swanson Virgina Wankington Richmond Apwcia Aemsion General Assembly of Virginia Guv Swanson Corporation Commission Legislatura State Supreme Court Ita United States United States Supreme Court General Assembly Virginia

Gould Declines Return to England for Tennis Championship

World tennis champion Gould says England must come to the United States to contest the amateur championship he recently won. He returns from Bur tope and reports admiration from British fans but will not travel to England this season.

England New York Gould United States George FJ Gould Columbia University Countess of Thelenth Sycamore Taylor Sesrbedene Fewelhta New Fork Mruck Pamengers Colotero Messaria Younr Nenijewa Moana Stanton Street

Arrests Waldo Ghauffer in speeding case and threat claim

Waldo the mother of a former commissioner faced Magistrate Droege as Brien testified that she threatened to report him to Commissioner Bingham and posted a diamond watch as bail for her chauffeur. The incident involved a City Island road pursuit and a speeding car described as 35124 NX.

New York Weta Waldo Comrasasioner Bingham Bicycle Policemap Osrien Mortisania Court Gertrude B East Seventy Second Streat Rhinelander Bill Gaucher East Seventy Sixth Street Madison Street Brien Droege City Island Pelham Manor O Brien Clement Harpem O Srien

Murray author and novelist D. Murray dies in London

London Aug 1 The novelist and wit novelist D. Murray died this afternoon after a sudden aneurysm. Born in 17 he had remained active in literary work despite illness. He had revived proofs for an article titled Theories of the Soul. Lisbon Angi-Hintea Roneiro, former premier and Conservative leader, died suddenly today.

London Lisbon Angi—Hintea Roneiro Consarvative Party

Privates Car Owners Meet Organizes Association

Privates car owners from the region east of the Mississippi met in Cleveland on August 4 to form the Individual Car Owners Association. The group, representing about 1,000 cars, aims to ensure prompt return of private cars and recover damages from railways for delays, with a Chicago September meeting planned. Officers signatories include Melivaine, C O Jonuson, T J Reichmann, lank Eppstein, CD Chamberlain, WL Andrews, and R J Bailey.

Cleveland Olu Thase Misatasippi River United States Canada Chicago Melivaine C O Jonuson Pittsburg T J Reichmann Lank Eppstein

Finnish Prisoner Sings On Roof Top After Release

Mie Marie Ossipovna Miter Husslag a Finnish born singer and political prisoner in St Petersburg is freed after four months of captivity. Her escape from the Russian system involved a guard who befriended her and helped smuggle letters. A token of happier times was a late Winnish folk song that accompanied her brief rise to fame before imprisonment.

Washingon Post New York St Petersburg Mie Marie Ossipovna Miter Husslag Miles Mileler Finland Rusaia Mio Micter St Peters Wrizan Denny Mlle Miller Mme Mic~ier Bee Insel Mlle Allater Hadeen Rlease

Confession Expected in Armenian Murder Case

New York detectives pursue a confession as they connect scattered evidence to recent murder in the Armenian community. Bedros Howpart, in his cell, reportedly urged to reveal a larger conspiracy involving blackmail and murder. Armenian locals provided details linking Father Devont Maetoogesian and others to the case. four arrests tied to Tavshanfian. Trunk search yielded nothing significant. District attorney cautions no further arrests planned.

Ueweuves Wich Dintrict Atturmys Hamyartzoomen Mina Fig Devont Maetoogesian Tavshanfian

Federal Clerk Faces Jail Over Alimony Dispute

Mrs Conklin seeks enforcement of a year old alimony order against Roseos Conklin of Freeport Nassau County. Sheriff Gilderstein set to jail him after Conklin’s failure to pay support for his adopted daughter and ex wife Clara. Conklin previously won political backing and a Washington position, but funds were not shared with his wife and child.

Toe Watumawas New York Roseos Conklin Freeport Long Teland Clara Gildersteeve Nassau County Supreme Court Townsend Scudder Conklins Conklin William Baddell Lynbrook Long Yaland Willem W Cocka Roosevelt Washington Ile Mra Conklin

Judge Denies Dismissal in Elevator Injunction Case

Chicago judge refuses to dissolve a temporary injunction sought by the Chicago Board of Trade. The injunction blocks three railroad companies and certain elevator owners from removing elevators from public service. It will stay in force until the Supreme Court October term when a final order is entered. The board argues property rights are endangered by downtime of the elevators.

Chicago Carter Supreme Court Chicago Board of ‘Trade Certa Board of Traday

Bryan Answers Critics on Government Rail Ownership

In a lengthy reply to critics, Bryan defends regulation over railroad ownership and argues against injecting the ownership issue into the campaign. He outlines three aims: effective regulation, determining railroad value, and preventing overcapitalization, plus reducing rates to a reasonable return on real value.

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