This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
14
Jorkey rides Demand to a wire finish three lengths ahead at the wire. Benneyette sets a new track mark by winning the Alabama Stakes in a 95,000 purse race. Long Bail takes third.
Racing notes detail De Mund winning a handicap at Saratoga with Pagan Bay and Dewce, followed by results at Fort Erie. The report mentions Alveolar, Peter Sterning, Gaby Suter, and Exar Karella in various races, with De Mand securing the feature win. The piece also references betting odds and track conditions across multiple events.
At Fort Erie, Judge Charles G. Price suspended jockey D. Austin after an inquiry into Kotchemike’s performances. Austin allegedly gambled on the colt and suggested it could beat Jose, leading owner Hode Nicoll to protest. The investigation determined potential bias and orders Austin removed from mounts for the Prevent meeting.
Racing entry list for Saratoga includes Branca Hadian Samm Demand Guage Ben Fisk and numerous others such as Lally Barkin Ghostous Tety Jane Swift Fort Eris Charts Lael Staary Harting Teta Reaccun Eady and Jerion Moore among a wide field.
A stray account describes Alec Smith being barred by the Jockey Club amid a broader Saratoga related controversy. The report notes potential future riding activity tied to reform and mentions racing officials in Toronto pursuing further actions, with factions weighing penalties and possible restoration.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Society outlines August horse races at Rockville from August 27 to 30. Events include trot and pace races with purses up to 4900, open to horses owned in Montgomery County within sixty days. All Hayness races follow National Trotting Association rules. others under Jockey Club rules.
Empire City prepares for a big meeting opening Saturday with a shortened three quarter furlong at the Empire track. Trainers report fast workouts, observers note safety concerns on the turn, and Holman finishes pole placement while Butler addresses grandstand repairs and a crowded betting ring with fifty books ready.
Philadelphia August 8 1900 all day signals the thirtieth annual Regatta of the National Association of Amateur Garsmen with entries from major U S clubs Canada and Germany Weldaman Hind will row intermediate single scull representing Germany Intercity octuple race pits New York A C against Philadelphia West Philadelphia Boat Club Potomac Boat Club Senior singles favorite Fred Shepherd Bennanduke Meat Qladd Brooklyn Program includes intermediate singles to senior eight oared shells across multiple classes
In Wheaton Aug 8 Warren K Wood of Homewood loses to R E Daniels of Midlothian in the second round of Westbro amateur golf championship. Paul Hunter of Midlothian 16 shows form by beating Mason Phelps to reach round three with Chandler Ezen. Ned Sawyer defeats F Ainslie as Howland wins play-off for low qualifying score with 77.
Representatives of the three Kentucky jockey clubs met in Lexington to allot dates for the fall meets. Lexington races run from September 24 to October 4, with Latonia hosting mainly in September and October. Louisville starts October 1 and ends in November. Hartle resigns as manager of the fall meet. the Kentucky racing commission will confirm dates after review.
Sporting Gomment reviews the American League inquiry linked to Ban Johnson and Cantillon amid Elberfeld tampering rumors. It notes Johnson delaying action for evidence and reflects on managers, players, and fans, highlighting Hughey Jennings's eccentric coaching and fan reactions to managerial scrutiny.
In Hillsboro last Friday and again tonight an anti Negro flood of tension culminated in a race riot. White and Black residents clashed in the streets for hours leaving fears of further bloodshed as work contracts and labor tensions surface.
Lorain Ohio authorities report Arthur L Fitch superintendent of construction for SheMekd Land Company was found dead in his stable with a bullet wound to the head. Fitch’s wife insists he was murdered while officials say the death likely suicide. A revolver he recently bought was found by his aide.
In New York a seafarer identified as Croton Korzylaky shot his young woman companion twice in a West Twenty fourth street house and then killed himself. The woman, believed to be Joan, is not said to have died but her chances of recovery are slight. The incident occurred during a moment of jealous rage.
A press note from Louisville Kentucky dated August reports a deal involving Douglas Park for the Kentucky State Fair Association. The document mentions Frankfort sources and a proposed track arrangement at Douglas Park pending formal action by officials.
Colin leads in the Two year old division as Wit Be Crowned King or Queen in the Big Event. Uncle and Chepul tepec are cited as Colin's greatest rivals while Society plans a strong turnout.
New York dispatch describes the Saratoga Special as a premier prep for the Futurity, with $42000 in purses and gold trophy. Colin leads a strong field including Besom and chapultepec, while Ed Geers shows in Buffalo with Uncle and Ardelle as notable rivals. Widespread attendance from New York society is expected to witness the event along with related races and protests over Sonoma Girl’s Empire State purse.
Geers, the veteran driver, delivers a dominant sweep in straight heats while Arielle the favorite is noted. A protest is filed against Sonoma girl after the events.
An aged man nicknamed Don Jones, once with the Royal Circus, calms Rajah the lion at the Bronx Zoo by addressing the beast with a command. Onlookers, including several hundred from the St. John's Society of South Norwalk, watched as the lion roared through the enclosure.
Special to Toe Washington reports eight men were arrested in Middletown, New York, for illegal trafficking. Howard Munson, claiming to be a Washington Metropolitan policeman, was taken from a freight train after showing documents. He resisted handcuffs placed by Merris Railroad Police Lieutenant Willem Kane and was discharged after the episode.
New York August incident reports Charles Shudley, a brakeman on the New York New Haven line, pinned beneath a locomotive near Hartford. Surgeons amputated his leg without anesthesia during rescue, with Shudley reportedly offering encouragement. He was moved to a hospital and may recover.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.