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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
31
Keene captures the Demoiselle Stakes for two year old fillies at 1 to 3 odds. Woodcraft, at 5 to 1, wins the second race, breaking away to beat Tony Benero in the handicap event.
James Keene won two Empire City races with Velande and Footpad in front, while Foolpad took a stake. At Fort Erie the program featured five races with Meadow and Campeon among top finishers, and Queen Waguceit led in the later dash.
Dr Gardner’s horse Great Horse broke down during a race at Empire City, suffering serious pain and ending training. Trainer Frank D Weir considered options, but the horse was found unfit to continue, likely to be sent to a breed establishment in Kentucky. Several arrests occurred around betting activity, marking a tumultuous day for Frank Farrell and associates.
Race notes show James B Brady unable to win a second race while Rockstone distracts from a final event. Cad Doggett’s Woodcraft and Doggett brothers prompt wagers as Woodcraft beats Bun Dal’s Yorke. Gardiner’s absence shifts support to Armonth II filly with rider Dugan delivering a strong ride. Comedienne narrowly defeats Rochstone, Rockstone’s odds surge briefly before a late challenge.
Results note multiple races with odds and times at Fort Erie. Boa dua leads 5 furlongs, followed by Rose Bawenntdey and others. time 105. Lads and Griffon entries also feature. Stated winners include Estellana and Lady Baldur in respective events with payouts and thirds listed.
A dense OCR listing of Empire City racing entries across six races for various ages and distances. Includes horse names such as Gretna Green, Altuda, Mombassa, Rosa Fentot, Brizette, and War River, with weights and assorted riders or descriptions, covering races from one mile to six furlongs and dashes for mares and juveniles.
Assistant Secretary Robert Bacon returned from Porto Rico aboard the San Juan saying the church property dispute with insular authorities is settled and Congress will reimburse the church. Macon dismissed rumors of troops to Haiti. Dr Vogel, aboard en route from Venezuela, reported vague inquiries on bubonic plague findings in Puerto Cabello.
Washington Post reports Boston trades LaPorte, a versatile infielders, to New York for Harry Niles of Newark. The deal, including cash, seeks to plug second base with Laporte shifting in immediately. Fans react to the surprise move as Laporte fills in for McConnell.
The eight game world championship match between Emanuel Lasker and Siegbert Tarrasch began in Dusseldorf with the first game unfinished after four hours. Lasker led with a Spanish opening while Tarrasch faced a critical position before adjournment. The German Chess Association hosts the event as Berlin and Munich venues are planned and prize money totals 4000 marks to the winner and 1000 to the loser.
New York August 17 The Boston publisher Page arrived at the Breslin Hotel saying he knew Hains well and had received a distress letter from him about six weeks ago asking for help amid family trouble and a shooting. Page defended Hains as a calm, strong, manly figure opposite a vicious magazine stereotype.
District Attorney seeks swift trial for the Hains brothers in the murder of William Annis. Court appearances proceed with adjournments while police and coroners gather witnesses, letters, and testimonies. Local residents recall a recent burglar scare and note observers linked to the Bay Side Yacht Club. The defense presses the alleged Mrs Hains affair as a key factor, while Mrs Annis travels after news of the shooting.
Authorities at the War Department examined past military trials for officers involved in killings, finding few comparable cases. The President’s direct involvement remains speculative, with potential for later court-martial if civil charges proceed. Willam Annis’s friends recall his Naval Academy start, later Army service, and decade of duty before the shooting.
Harrison Wesbitt resigns as chief clerk in the Department of Commerce and Labor to become special national bank examiner. He will be stationed in Pittsburgh and is a longtime employee in Washington. Wesbitt is a friend of Lawrence Murray, new comptroller of the currency and former assistant secretary of the department.
Riots and fear drive thousands of Black residents from Springfield. Gov Deneen pledges protection and shelter, while General Young extends patrols. Refugees recount a perilous escape from a night of fire and mobs, with families hiding and seeking aid at Spaulding jail as trains and hotels shift to guard status.
The body of Captain James W Broatch, commanding officer of the Marines at Cavite, arrived today on the transport Buford. He shot himself with a revolver, later shipping to Nebraska for burial. Prior to his death he called a friend by telephone to say he planned to end his life but gave no reason.
Voters are urged to vote up to noon Monday in the Post popularity contest. The item notes that many professionals with over 500 votes are among the standings and encourages participation from readers to influence the final results.
Special to The Washington Port New York Aug 17 reports Oscar Hammerstein tests the throats of 100 chorus hopefuls at the Manhattan Opera House roping in a throat specialist. Twenty two pass with perfect vocal mechanism amid a mock forest set and cliffhanger stage banter.
Wilhelm Krause, longtime Masonic Temple caterer, shot himself early today after months of paralysis and inactivity. He died instantly, his wife nearby as the fatal shot ended his suffering. Dr Joseph W Eggleston to oversee funeral plans. Survived by wife and two sisters in Germany.
A fire at the home of Judge Lyons Taliaferro near Gloucester Courthouse on August 17 destroyed an historic house built in 1663 on crown land. Portals in doors, heirloom silver and china, and furniture were lost. The blaze began in the servants quarters. loss is valued at $5,000, but the relics’ damage is incalculable.
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