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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1906

Page

11

Two Drivers Suspended At Harrisonburg Fair

At Harrisonburg Virginia on August 15 a Rockingham Horse Show attracted a large crowd despite a heavy afternoon rain. A. Randolph Howard of Fredericksburg led with five blue ribbons plus a red, while Julian Morris of The Oaks Stock Farm won five blues a red and a yellow. Ada Copperthite’s horse judge and drivers faced suspension for disaffection after a tense event, and a warned field awaited today’s races under a threatened heavy fine for repeat violations.

Prcoiat Harrisonburg Lake Park Meonie Julian Morris Oaks Atiblea Jim Morrow Griffiths Cannon Grove -Coppershite

Spokane Wins Again In Roosevelt Cup Trials

Spokane sailors push to a potential Roosevelt Cup selection with a victory in the second race. Wightman, 13, aboard the Fiingham Yacht Club skiff, led the first heat aboard Mie Bonl arel while Caramba took third for Foster. The New Orleans club boat finished seventh after a poor start, while wind stayed strong then light at the outer mark.

Marblehead Mass Leeward Lome Mie Bonlarel W. Wightman Fiingham Yael Club Vim U Park New York Caramba Oc. T WW. Foster Lewis Clerk Spokane Washington State Hayseed I T New Orleans Souther Yacht J Club Boundrel Manchester

Myopia Wins Cup In Sensational Paint Judith Final

Myopia defeated Bryn Mawr 12 to 0 in a dramatic final at Wildfield Farm on the Point Judith Country Club grounds. Charles was thrown from his pony, Bobby Shaw was knocked by a pole, but Shaw returned and Myopia clinched the cup despite the rough play and active opposition.

Syecak Wanhington Narragansett Pier R. L Wildfield Farm Point Judith Country Club Myopia Bryn Mawr Charles Bobby Shaw Mr. Shaw L. Kan Teferes Alexander Drown H.W. Harrison FR. E. Strawbridge Back Charita Wheeler Adelbert Ames Robert G. Shaw Agsatiz Afitburn

Resumed Football Ties West Virginia and Washington and Jefferson

West Virginia announces the return of athletic relations with Washington and Jefferson after a 1908 riot incident. The 1908 schedule lists games against Ohio State Bethany Marietta Grove City George Washington Western University of Pennsylvania Wesleyan Pennsylvania State and Washington and Jefferson with contests at Morgantown and other campuses.

West Virginia Washington and Jefferson Morgantown W. Va Washington, PA Purinton Moffatt Osle State Bethany College Clover Marietta College Marietta Grove Cty College George Washington University Western Eral Pennsylvas Pittsburg Wesleyan College Pennsylvania Sie College Washington and Jefferson College Wastluxt

Wright Beats Stevens in National Lawn Tennis at Southampton

On a breezy Southampton Long Island morning the main court favored sheltered spots as national champion B C Wright defeated last year’s winner R Stevens. Wright showed stronger form than in yesterday’s display. In other results J Menà and R Leroy posted wins, with Larned and Slocum advancing in this round as the tournament progresses.

Southampton Long Island Aus B.C. Wright R. Stevens Wright J .Mén RH. Bebrdts H.W. Leonard RK. Leroy F. F. Derham H. W Slocum

Gough Plaisted Arrives as Analostan Boat Club Coach

Fred Plaisted, the professional coach for New York, arrived yesterday to take charge of the Analostan Boat Club rowing squad. A famed aquatics figure, he coaches crews and aims to revive shell rowing at the blue and white house for the Middle States regatta on Labor Day despite a slow start with no eights on the river last night.

Fred Plaisted New York Analostan Worcester America Hanlan Courtney Kennedy O'Connor Tesmer Potomac Boat Club Albanys Unions Dauntless Staten Islands Eizabeths SchuyIkal Navy Analesians Middle States Enemer Cf Shell Blue White House

Army Orders Listing Assignments and Absences

Military notices detail Maj. Erasings M Weaver returning to artillery chief duties and Capt Alonzo Gray serving on a Seattle board to inspect horses. Capt Charles C Bolley to lead Fort Ningars projects, Lieut Bates Tucker reassigned to Eleventh Infantry, and leave/absences for several officers through August 1608.

Erasings M. Weaver Alonzo Gray Fourteenth Cavalry Seattle Wash Charles C. Bolley Twelfth Infantry Wen Fort Ningars Llewellyn W. Oliver Twelfth Cavalry Bet United States Military, Academy Bates Tucker Tofantey Eleventh Infantry Frank MH. Lewton William G. Flesselbauer Sixth Infantry Wiliam &. “Ha Creed F. Cox Eleventh Cavalry

Garbage dumping dispute prompts New Jersey protest

Gov Stokes leads New Jersey officials to meet Acting Mayor McGowan over garbage dumped on New Jersey beaches. McGowan vows inquiry and orders sea dumping twenty five miles offshore. Separate dispatches note Royston’s Horse arriving in Natal on route to Tugela Valley and Zululand, and the death of Loms Foltz after a train assault in Sparta Wisconsin.

New York Gov. Stokes New Jersey State and Public Improvement Organization McGowan New York City Zululand Greytown Natal Royston Tugela Valley

Big Oregon land deal sells 509000 acres to investors

Portland August 15 ownership of nearly one percent of Oregon shifts as California and Oregon Land Company transfers most of the old Oregon Central military road grant to a syndicate led by the Hunter Land Company and Richard Sykes. The tract spans Cascade forest reserve to the Oregon Idaho line about 937 miles long and 13 miles wide, with a 25 mile exclusion, initiating a broad colonization plan involving Minnesota and California capitalists and Jamestown Dakota interests.

Portland Oreg Oregon Central Military Road California and Oregon Land Company Tern and Calfornia Hunter’ Land Company Mineapolis Minn Richard Sykes Santa Barbara Cal WV. B.S. Trimble Company Jamestown N. Dak Andrew E. Johnson Hucter Land Company A. B. Johnson Land and Steamship Company Cascade Forest Reserve Oregon-Idaho Klamath Indian Reservatio

Inquiry in Philippines summons U S officers on secret probe

Maj. Gen. Geonard Wood orders a commission to the Philippines to investigate army officers on duty amid secretive aims. The six members include Capt. Ira L. Fredendall Capt. Fred W. Cole Maj. Amos W Kimball Clerk Edward Person and D N McChesney. Fredendall and McChesney depart today aboard the Logan with the rest to follow by transport.

San Francisco Geonard Wood United States Army Philippines Elo Fe Maile i Ira L. Fredenhall Fred W. Cole Amos, W. Kimball Quartermaster’s Department Edward Person D. N. McChesney Jeffersonville Ind Fredendall Mr. McChesney Logan

Navy Yard Meats Under Scrutiny Amid Board Findings

Navy Secretary approves findings on a naval board of inquiry into alleged bad meats from a contractor at the Brooklyn navy yard. The report cites a prior contractor as the main fault, notes hamburg steak and sausage fell below standard, and urges stricter meat and supply controls. No criminality assigned.

Bonaparte Naval Board of Inquiry Navy Brooklyn’ Navy Yard

Mother's Friend Promises Pain Free Maternity Aid

An old advertisement touts Mother's Friend as the sole remedy to ease the pain and danger of childbirth. It claims the product calms nervous distress, prevents complications, and prepares the system for delivery. Priced at $1.00 per bottle with a book offer, the ad cites BRADFIELD REGULATOR Q as the producer in Atlanta Georgia.

Will . de Schija Nein Nidseke Sree Beenontte He Frien Bradfield Atlanta, Ga

Pythians Outing to Marshall Hall Stands Satisfying

Decatur Lodge Knights of Pythias held its annual excursion to Marshall Hall. George Warren leads the printer lodge with W. C. Harrell as arrangements chair. The Charles Macalester steamer shuttled between Alexandria and Fort Washington every two hours, with many outsiders joining for a day of dancing dinner music and fishing. The last excursionist returned by 11 o'clock last night.

Decatur Lodge Knights of Pythias Marshall Hall George Warren Government W. C. Harrell Marshall Hat Charles Macalester Hall Alexandria Fort Washington

State Capitol Completed and Accepted by Harrisburg Commission

Harrisburg Aug 14 the capitol building commission accepted the new State capitol from contractors and turned it over to the boards of public grounds and buildings. About 3 5 million dollars has been paid and the dedication is set for October 4. The structure cost 93 803 656 and will be funded from the 4 million appropriation after accounts close. The building, nearly finished, replaces the Statehouse destroyed by fire in 1397. Bronze doors with heads of the commission and distinguished Pennsylvanians were retained after some controversy.

Harrisburg State Capitol Capitol Building Commission Board of Public Grounds Pennypacker Edwin A. Abbey

Three Held For Peonage In Columbus Railroad Case

In Columbus Georgia on August 11 United States marshal Brown secured bonds of 1000 dollars each for A Q Campbell foreman A P Bradshaw superintendent and W C Matthews commissary of the Atlanta and Birmingham Construction Company contractors for the Atlanta and Birmingham Railroad. Special agent A J Herll filed the complaint on behalf of unnamed laborers alleging unlawful detention of workers brought from New York.

Columbus United States Brown A. Q. Campbell A. P. Bradshaw W. C. Matthews Atlanta and Birmingham Construction Company Atlanta and Birmingham A.J. Herll New York

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