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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1906

Page

23

Two Drivers Suspended At Harrisonburg Fair

In Harrisonburg Virginia August 15 a Rockingham Horse Show drew a large crowd despite heavy rain. A Randolph Howard of Fredericksburg won five blue ribbons and Julian Morris of The Oaks Stock Farm claimed five blues one red and a yellow. The day featured top entries from the state with noted horses and drivers. two drivers, Cannon Grove Coppershite and Ada LC, were suspended for disaffection as racing continued under warnings of penalties for further infractions.

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

Spokane Defeats Rivals in Roosevelt Cup Trials

Spokane wins again in Marblehead as New Orleans struggles to turn the leeward mark and finish seventh. Wightman, 13, skips for Fingham Yacht Club, guides the Rondrel to a strong first race victory over Park’s New York Yacht Club entry. Second race sees Spokane defeat Hayseed and Ank, signaling possible Roosevelt Cup selection amid variable wind and choppy starts.

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 at Paint Judith Polo Final

Myopia defeats Bryn Mawr 12 to 0 to claim the Paint Judith Cup at the Point Judith Country Club polo tourney held on Wildfield Farm grounds. Charles was knocked from his pony and Shaw was injured by a pole during the match. play paused before Myopia secured the victory.

Syecfak 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 Charita Wheeler Adelbert Ames Robert G. Shaw Agsatiz Back Afitbura

Resumed Football Ties Between WVU and Washington and Jefferson

West Virginia and Washington and Jefferson will renew athletic relations for football this fall after a 1908 riot ended the ties. Alumni pressure and intercollegiate correspondence led to the restored program. WVU's schedule includes games at Morgantown and away against Bethany Marietta Grove City George Washington Western Pennsylvania Wesleyan and Pennsylvania College and ends with a home date against Washington and Jefferson College.

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 Match

On a windy morning at Southampton Long Island B C Wright national champion defeated last year’s winner R Stevens on the main court Wright showed better form than yesterday and moved into the next round Others in the second and third rounds included J Men a op erafogles-Second round matches with Bebrdts, Leroy and Slocum advancing and Larned defeating Pell 6 4 6 4.

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 To Coach Analostan Boat Club

Fred Plaisted, the professional coach for New York, arrived yesterday to lead the Analostan Boat Club rowing squad. A famed early sculler and former Potomac Boat Club coach, he aims to revive shell rowing for the Middle States regatta on Labor Day after a season with little training effort from the club.

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 Detail Officers For Duty And Absences

Army orders list Maj. Erasings Weaver returning to artillery chief for a Seattle board on horse procurement. Capt. Alonzo Gray and Capt. Charles Bolley assigned to Fort Ningars and construction duties. Lieut. Bates Tucker moves to Eleventh Infantry. several leaves of absence granted including Capt. Frank Lewton and Lieut. William Flessel Bauer. transfers within artillery. contract surgeon William Milters assigned to Fort Russell and Camp McKinley. Creed F Cox granted leave 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 flare up on New Jersey coast

Gov Stokes of New Jersey led a delegation to Acting Mayor McGowan to protest garbage dumped from New York City street cleaning scows on New Jersey beaches. McGowan ordered the garbage stew to be dumped twenty five miles out to sea. Royston's Horse arrives in Natal bound for Zululand military actions. Loms Foltz dies in Sparta jail from wounds after train assault. suspect shot during escape.

New York Gov. Stokes New Jersey State and Public Improvement Organization McGowan New York City Sparta Wis Loms Foltz Milwaukes

Big land deal in Oregon involves 500000 acres bought

Portland Aug. 15 Ownership of almost a hundredth part of Oregon changed hands after negotiations transferring land from the California and Oregon Land Company to an Anglo American and California capitalists syndicate. About 509000 acres valued around 370090 were bought by Hunter Land Company and Richard Sykes of Santa Barbara, joined by the Trimble company and Andrew E. Johnson. The tract runs from Cascade forest reserve to the Oregon Idaho line about 937 miles long, thirteen miles wide, excluding a 25 mile stretch, crossing the Klamath Indian reservation as the first step of a broader colonization project.

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 military commission

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood has called a commission to investigate army officers in the Philippines. The officers named are Capt. Ira L. Fredenhall Capt. Fred W. Cole Maj. Amos W. Kimball Clerk Edward Person D. N. McChesney. They depart on the Logan and next transport, with secrecy surrounding the mission.

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 Board Finds Some Fault With Meat Contract

Navy Bonaparte reports a naval board inquiry into bad meats at Brooklyn yard. Findings blame a prior contractor before July 1 but clear the current contractor of criminality. Hamburg steak and sausage were substandard. recommendation for tighter meat and supply controls. Secretary approves findings.

Bonaparte Naval Board of Inquiry Navy Brooklyn’ Navy Yard

Mother's Friend Promises Pain Free Maternity Aid

A vintage ad touts Mother's Friend as the sole remedy to ease the pains and dangers of childbirth. It claims to banish fear and nervous distress, preparing the mother for delivery and preventing accidents. Priced at one dollar per bottle, with a buyer guide offered by Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.

Will de Schita Nein Nidseke Sree Beenontte He Frien Bradfield Regulator Atlanta, Ga

Pythians Outing to Marshall Hall Impresses Decatur Lodge

Decatur Lodge Knights of Pythias led by Chancellor Commander George Warren staged its annual outing to Marshall Hall. The Charles Macalester steamer shuttled guests from early morning to 1 pm with stops at Alexandria and Fort Washington. The day featured dancing, a large dinner, music, and fishing with many outsiders joining the excursion party.

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

Capitol Completed at Harrisburg for October Dedication

Harrisburg Aug 14 The state capitol building commission today accepted the new capitol from contractors and turned it over to the board of public grounds and buildings. About 3 5 million was paid and the project will be dedicated October 4. The old capitol burned in February 1897.

Navy Department Board of Officers Rhode Island Harrisburg State Capitol Capitol Building Commission Board of Public Grounds Pennypacker Edwin A. Abbey

Three Held For Peonage In Columbus Ga

A. Q. Campbell, A. P. Bradshaw, and W. C. Matthews were held on $1,000 bonds each for peonage. They serve as superintendent, foreman, and commissary for the Atlanta and Birmingham Construction Co, contractors for the Atlanta and Birmingham Railroad. Complainant by U.S. special agent A J Herll cites laborers brought from New York alleging unlawful detention.

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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