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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
14
Jim Gaffney, backed by his owner, carried top weight and romped to victory by six lengths in Saratoga’s feature. The great performance positions the horse as a leading public choice for future races.
In a Saratoga track incident John Randolph, an enterprising chauffeur, obtained dozens of badges from bookmakers and clerks to access the track area. He planned to bet on races and profit from insider access until Seymour Butler stopped him. witnesses say Randolph then left the ring and stood outside the entry, suggesting a broader scheme to exploit the system.
The report lists multiple horse races with riders and horses such as Hal, Amanda, Main Chante, Empire City, Aunt Rose, Flagigny, and Paul Dillard, across tracks including Saratoga and Fort Erie. It notes times, placements, and certain odds, with mentions of trainers, owners, and ongoing race context.
At Empire City Aug 21 owners and bettors witnessed a racing card where favourites claimed four of the five first choices. Guadritle won the principal handicap by a head over Carthe age, with notable performances from Malden two year olds and Trunk in earlier races. The meet featured a crowded field, thrilling finishes, and wagers on multiple entries across six furlongs and a mile distances.
A string of place names and odd terms appears as fragmented OCR from a historic page. The readable nouns include Hamilton, Royal, Logan, Gateway, City, Fort, and Harting among others, suggesting a crowded notice or sports roundup with many proper nouns. The text lacks coherent events or dates to define a clear summary.
Fragmented OCR race notes mentioning horses riders crowds and times. Reads like a horse racing card or report with numerous proper nouns such as names of horses and people, bet amounts and race details. Many garbled sections prevent clear facts.
Horse racing at Fort Erie features several heavily supported winners with Edgely narrowly edging Rather Royal in a tight finish. Nominations note shipments to Montreal, Alleoday and Sunday plans as purses reach 400 dollars for multiple three-year-olds and upward races.
At the Grand Circuit meet Reidville Mase Aug 2 High Ball and Sonoma Girl entered the race in poor shape with both horses lame. Ed Geers rode High Ball to victory while Sonoma Girl struggled, breaking in the first turn and finishing behind, as Frank Jones of Cleveland Ohio claimed the win and money in a tense late afternoon pace.
Special cable reports Day colt Peter Pan, three years old, retired to Castleton Stud at Fern Care's Big Riske tua owner Janes R Keene after a race in London. Peter Pan earned about 117950 won, part of Belmont and other turf season wins, with Neptune Lakes and Brighton Handicap noted. Also retired are two-year-old half-sister to Dick Wella Ort Wella, and a Don Diego chestnut related to Beldame, both owned by August Belmont, shipped to the nursery farm.
The Jamestown Jockey Club announces the first week begins September 2 with Purse value at ninety dollars and potential increase. Sheridan Clark and Chris Fitzgerald at Brighton Besch designed the track with Apperson of Lettie Rock as judge. Willams Murray starts at Butts Moot to oversee barriers while J J Mockisss handles paddock and patrol duties. The track, described as among the finest in America, is reachable from central Norfolk in about thirty minutes.
At the annual meeting of the National Rogue Autocia Norwich members elected F if Thompson of Danbury as president Rov J H MacDonald of Chicago as first vice president J ¢ JGrk of Philadelphia as second vice president Dr J. & Crawford of Boston as third vice president and E L Bishop of this city as secretary and treasurer The tournament prevented the champion from competing this year and Howard from attending due to financial conditions.
Wright defeats Colston in a tight four-setter as Beals Wright and RD Littis default, altering the Newport National Lawn Tennis Championship rounds. Rain halted play earlier, with Beals Wright and Littis out, cutting several top contenders from the field.
Overseer Wilbur Gienn Voliva leaves Zion City for a planned new faith center near Las Vegas San Vizuel County. He will stay in New Mexico until a suitable site is prepared, with 344 acres already purchased and about 600 more acres planned as additions.
In Camp Perry Ohio the first stage of the National Hire Association and President match concluded this afternoon with 20 combatants left in contention. The top unit finishers were United States Navy with 9 men, Massachusetts with 6, Washington 5, Marine Corps 4, Cavalry and Hillnels 3 each, District of Columbia and New Jersey 1 each, and Pennsylvania 1. The leading individual score was 177 by Jones of Maine. Private Allen and Hergt Parker of Massachusetts tied for third with 176. Parker and Berg of Washington both fired 29 of 109 in a notable skirmish. Gen Dick, Ohio’s junior senator, observed today’s range action.
Joseph Freeman of Washington DC and Frank H Tsacndly of New York head a list of nominees for the Society of American Florists officers to be elected tomorrow at Niagara Falls. Other nominees include WW Cuter Magara Bolts George W. McClure and Philip J Haxawirth among the secretary and treasurer posts. Firemen Strike On Long Island Ferries Demands Higher Wages.
Special report from New York details the death of Lena Scham an attractive widow found slain in her rear room after a picnic at Ridgewood Park. Officers detained Josena Burke and detained two men Otto Fremming and George Bohn as suspects amid a domestic murder case with a fractured skull gas stove pulled apart and a butcher knife recovered.
United States grand jury to indict any Alabama state or county officer who interferes with court injunctions nullifying the cheap rate law. Governor Comer warned he would enforce the law and call extra sessions if railroads do not obey by October 1. Judge Jones pressed respect for lawful orders and the flag, saying lawless acts threaten welfare and dignity.
Chicago attorney James Donovan, long feuding with Senator Thomas C Platt, wins a battle over the Baker estate after an exhumation in Big Rapids confirms the skeleton is Bakers. Donovan maintains a wax image was buried and alleges schemes tied to Platts circle. He pursued claims to Wisconsin timber lands and Baker’s divorcee and child in Grand Rapids remain involved.
Plattsburg New York August 21 Mr Mansfield accompanied by Mrs Mansfield and a party left for New London Conn where he has been resting for a month following nervous prostration. His brother Felix reports he is somewhat better and remains cheerful dictating letters and reading. He may stay in New London through winter or return, and plans to resume his stage career when health permits.
The NSW premier Joseph Carruthers vows to resist a 36 percent tariff on imported wire marked for settlers while federal authorities move to seize a consignment. The dispute risks breaching law and could lead to arrests as talks align with police actions. The brewing industry faces a sweeping closure of about 2000 saloons across the state once agreed terms take effect.
Three inmates Jat to The Washington past Easton Md Aug 21 Edward L Wik 301 Moger Chomod and Albert Williams escaped from Easton jail last night and are believed at Jorge Wilson and Thomas awaiting trial for larceny of four bicycles. Williams, a Baltimore youth, was returned to Baltimore. doors were secured and no escape clues found. general belief points to a duplicate key from someone who had access to the jail.
Police claim new evidence ties Giuseppe Capusco to the July murder of Sophie Kuhrer in a rooming house on West Twenty second Street. Pawn tickets and a man named Richard Wilson place Capuszco with the victim. Wilson identified Capuzco as the man who took Sophie from his house, and a necktie found around the victim's neck is alleged to be the murder weapon.
Special to The Wasnsogter ost Pittsburghe reports comedienne Della Fox is seriously ill with appendicitis and peritonitis. Dr Samuel Milligan says she may never perform again. her Grand Opera House engagement from Monday night is canceled along with future bookings. Sir Daniel Moras and Bishop Kinsalving Eplecopst arrive in port aboard the Byron from Rio de Janeiro.
Longboat Byedal to Tha Washington Past competes in the annual police games aiming to break the four mile world record of 21 minutes and 6 seconds. He posted a time of 2 minutes and Q seconds as conditions favored Turner who appeared out of form. In Floyd County news Valmer Soulsberry and James Stumbo reportedly mortally shot in an Aug 2 pistol duel. Ballard Saulsberry escaped.
Special to The Washington Post, OBrien who returned from Europe asserts the United States faces monetary stringency and business duress caused by attacks on industry by high officials. He urges federal and state governments to pause the rhetoric, rely on courts, and seek remedies within constitutional bounds to restore confidence and industrial stability.
At the Greater New York and Long Island district conference Rev W H Lacey of Flushing charged Senior Bishop Turner of the African Methodist Episcopal Church with graft. Lacey alleged the bishop shifted a minister from New York to New England and billed $60 for expenses, then demanded more from the disbursing committee. The controversy followed Lacey’s broader critique of morality among African American congregations.
Special to The Wasnivecon reports the first division of the Pacific Fleet including the Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland and Colorado will depart Yokohama for the U S west coast via Honolulu after six days in port. The voyage is without incident and includes minor injuries and personnel transfers among ships as the group proceeds home.
Aug 2 From Petershurs a court martial of eighteen persons accused of conspiring against the life of the Czar shows scant solid evidence of a plot. Testimony aided by a son of former Prime Minister Goremykin supports the prisoners innocence. The court allowed a secret police agent to read substantial documentary material not previously produced, drawing protests from the defense. The trial was adjourned.
A New York Times note discusses white dogs and deafness, noting not all white dogs are deaf and recounting buyer deceptions in the dog trade. The piece mentions bulldogs and bull terriers, warnings about paying high prices for supposedly perfect show dogs, and the link to blue eyed white animals.
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