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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
15
Western Filly sets pace from start and Wuss by four lengths at odds of 602 to one. Canadian steeplechaser Waterway laces rider in jumping race. Ghaing Belle surprises talent.
Race card lists results from Saratoga with Besom defeating Byzantine by a neck, Mexoana and Gilding Belle close behind, plus Windors Mozart leading a long sequence of horses across various heats. The garbled text includes multiple horse names, odds hints, and betting chatter from the event.
Reports from the World te bry Port tap rat meet detail Eva Tanguay leading in the feature event with Esther third and other runners including Seema, Pry, and Robin in a competitive field. Local notes mention prospects for Wal i y Mone and various runners in the race card.
A scrambled entry list shows numerous names and nicknames like Twilight Queen and Infernus Queen among varied entrants. Dozens of participants appear with unclear affiliations and ambiguous results.
The Hamburg Belle reports two key afternoon games shaping title races in local amateur baseball. Manhattan faces Agriculture in Independence League action, while Parkview battles Petworth in the Suburban League. Parkview seeks top spot with a win. Petworth and Parkview are both positioned for a Pennant chase as Woodside and other clubs post strong showings. The article highlights expected pitchers and fielding notes, with late-season implications across multiple leagues.
In a high spirited Metrovitts Field contest Manhattan edged Twining 3 to 2. Burher struck out twelve in seven innings but Burkes pitching and sharp defense kept Twining scoreless after early threats. The game featured key hitting by Krafts pets and a late rally by Manhattan to secure the win.
Clauda R Turner, president of the National 4A League and Interurban League of Baltimore, aims to organize two new city leagues for youths and young men. Eight uniformed clubs expected. applications from Cleveland area due by Aug 11. Separate racing notes describe Green Pilot and other trotters in Kane, with multiple heats and purses announced.
At the Pocomoke fair the second day produced exciting racing across divisions. Worthy led in the first heat before Feate Anerlan and Gladys G challenged, Hawkis Bay 2 Virgin won the second race, and Negro Bay captured the final event amid bursts of speed from Emeling.
English long distance swimmer William Sterne with 7 miles covered from South Foreland to near France gives up due to seasickness. Montagu Holbein began a crossing attempt at 3 pm but vanished from view within two hours amid hazy conditions. no update by nightfall. The day also notes a Del Ray Rentora win over Shapnivia Juniora 6 to 4 and a tied game between Speraway and Northeast Stars at Monument Grounds.
Patt JoAnoke leads the Virginia State League standings with a 553801 record. Rien a Bee EWE Re 2a place, George County and Riverdale follow as the season progresses, with team names and placements reflecting early results and district alignments.
Adams Express faced Stopmen in a rough railroad league clash marked by 12 hits and seven errors. Ferguson was knocked out in the third after a flurry of miscues, while Wood and Carrull led offensive output with multiple hits and a homer, as Adams Express prevailed 7 to 6.
The meandering page lists numerous horse names and entries for today’s racing card, including four year olds in sprint and handicap races. Notable names mentioned include Wandiean, Natrona, Celina, King Hecrult, Queen Gs, and Clockwork Saha among many others, with purses and distances varying across races and includes maidens and two year olds in later races.
Capital City League postpones one game. Marquette League schedules St Martin versus Tangie Wood at Firnt and W Streets. Suburban League matches Parkview versus Petworth at Petworth. Independence League plans Saricatura on Manhattan at McDevitta Pela. Railroad Lesgor Traimmen meets Car Department at Fith Street and Florida Avenue northeast. National AA League Kaons versus Shap Pirlo at Ellinse. Colored Departmental League Intestor versus Aro.
At Upper Marlboro Maryland Aug 11 about 5000 people attended the southern Maryland fair track events. Happy G won the 230 trot in a tight finish over Baby Wolke, with Alma and Red Pringsea close. The day featured sprints, trots, and a match race highlighting local horses and bettors, with premiums awarded by B F McCauley and J W Preston.
In Rockville Maryland Aug 11 a couple wed at 72 minutes past midnight as Rev R White officiated. Grace W Geerhart of Baltimore and Clarence I Reynolds of Washington tied the knot in a rapid ceremony. Also noted were today’s weddings of Mary Trustl Tappan to Willam M Biegler and Miss Mmma Jane Ashley to Mr John Hotec Higgins. A New Jersey resident, Dr George W Endicott, purchased Coggin Hall on the James River for 70000 for his son who will wed and live there.
Aug 11 near Manleo North Carolina a man named Thompson shot and killed his wife and wounded a man named Seaman after abducting two children from a failed elopement. Thompson armed himself and fired when Seaman refused to surrender the children. The woman was killed while attempting to flee with a child. Thompson fled but later surrendered to authorities.
A tunnel fire in Lynchburg tunnel section endangers streets above and may burn for weeks. Fire crews battled flames as a strong current fed the fire. plans were made to dynamite a section or seal air with tarpaulin to cut air supply and stop the blaze.
John Watson, a porter on the Cumberland Valley passenger train, found jewelry in the Pullman car en route to Hagerstown. The items include a diamond sunburst and a marquise ring, valued about 2000 dollars total, with the sunburst worth at least 1200 and the ring around 305 pounds. The owner is believed to be a woman who alighted in Lancaster.
Mrs Mabry B Wgreery in Norfolk widow of Dr Stephen A McCreery, surgeon aboard the sloop Albany, perished when the Albany sank in the Gulf of Mexico in September 184W. She was daughter of DAngerrea Staris, once prominent in Norfolk society.
A Washington Post report details delays in an inquest bill tied to costs and a contested tax on the city. The inquiry concerns the deaths of several individuals reportedly drowned, with authorities debating expenses and the adequacy of prior investigations.
The Red Men organize an autumn fair at Odd Fellows Hall and adjoining grounds September 15 to 18. A native village and dance arena will be built with a roman trees committee and noted locals handling entertainment, invitations, donations, and program advertising.
The Norfolk and South Railway, under court authorization and a receiver, will join the War Department Railway and the Norfolk and Western to erect a modern eight story joint office building and union depot in Norfolk. The Norfolk and Southern will proceed with a separate waterfront terminal building for freight.
A garbled listing from a horse and vehicle shop shows items like saddles bridles harnesses and carriages with scattered prices and vendor names such as The Rungheut and SD WATERS & SON. The fragmentary text mentions horse care equipment and riding gear including saddles and bridles with various prices and vendor references.
Proposals from Washington Takoma bsstion DC discuss constructing a general de Bay area with retin walls near Walter Reed Army General Hospital in Islington DC. Details shown Maye Tray at the office a depriit for $20. Proposals market for driveway etc. invited. construction team HL Pettus noted.
Fragmented OCR mentions table board services at multiple locations. References California Avenue and St NW suggest listings for dental table board services with pricing notes. Details are unclear but imply affordable options and weekly boards with breakfast items and possible health-related offerings.
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