Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1910

Page

27

Fastest Time At Saratoga In W G Yankes Filly Race

W G Yankes crack filly, carrying top weight 12,000 pounds, led all the way at Saratoga in 1 06 for 514 furlongs, with Always the Contender taking second by two lengths. The day featured multiple races including Handicap events, selling steeplechases, and stakes for 2 year olds and up, with Round the World and Housemaid among top finishers local to the meet in New York.

W. G. Yanke Saratoga Housemaid N. Y Wellesley Milles Sturt Little Walsh Matt Allen Thomas Hitchcock Savannah Malisande Powery Besom Butwell Malmet Herbert Harrigan Dreamer Alien Willams Uund Brook Patterson Amante H Thigtodele Garners Taboo Layminster Borkatone Wine Mason Perry Johnson the Squire Berry Meldaleo Rao Allies Waleh Woo Dugan Langt Aeris Night Fall Fairy Story Leah Priness Callaway Helens Solid Comfort Horizon Mila Live Octavia Goldstein Korroer L'il Huestame Billy Barnes Roabu Kinnelon Adams Double Five

Turf Entries at Saratoga Highlight 2 Year Old Handicaps

A weathered Saratoga card lists first race rare-handicap for 2-year-olds with a mix of named runners including Rockville Corinth Heather trarm Lle Stinger Pluvious Hectagua Golden Egg Rogon Foutfail Gauntlet Stay Sdght Littasette and more. Second race features 6 furlongs selling for 5-year-olds with Epolright Charlie Hargrave Canfield Gatley Slave Scarpia Baron Diashe Mexcana Follie Leys Duquesne Netle Mawr Agnier and others. Third and fourth races outline further selling and handicap events with numerous entries and weights across the Amsterdam for 3-year-olds and up, plus additional 2-year-old races and match times in a dense jockeys list.

Saratoga Fuings Rockville Corinth Heathertrarm Pluvious Charlie Hargrave Canfield Gatley Slave Scarpia Baron Diashe Mexcana Follie Leys Duquesne Netle Mawr Agnier Rob R Firestone Resilacuche Priscillian Shannon Marthee Prince Gal Firth Rinda Sandhil Stare Ma Bev Amalfi Ben Tasca Galdet Optly Wormak Bails Daugher Pleasant Whin Dr Dwerner Noseray Joe Rhenson Loween Indora Barndance Frances Ray Duncraggan Flremfresh Fary Mentella Captain Cassatt Starn Dieskau Bishop McAmbon Glandove Blas the

Machinists Teams Meet in Capital City Park Battle

Saratoga racing scene listed riders and horses while Capital City park hosts a Sunday 3 PM baseball clash between Columbia Lodge of Machinists and Philadelphia Lodge of Machinists from Midvale Steel Company. Dixie IT Wins Race at Frontenac Alexandria Fay opens the International series with Dixie motorboat finishing 20 miles in 55 minutes. The squaw placed second.

Dixie Frontenac Alexandria Dixie U Soe

Crawford Aims to Beat Monument Catch Feat

Wahoo Sam Crawford intends to attempt catching a ball thrown from the Washington Monument with only his finger glove if he obtains a permit. Detroit star would rival Charlie Street and Billy Sullivan who used protectors. Detroit catcher Charlie Schmidt may try to catch bare handed. Preston Gibson in New York offers 100 dollars for a catcher who beats Street’s feat, a prize likely to be revised.

Wahoo Sam Crawford Detroit Baseball Club Charlie Street Billy Sulliven Tiger Star Washington Monument Street Sullivan Crawford Charlie Schmidt Detroit Schmidt New York Preston Gibson Monument Gibson Chicago

Willy Again Winner Ess H Kay S Beacon Stakes Heat

New York Aug 25 Grand Circuit at Empire City track drew large crowds. Gen H. won 2:09 class trotting in straight heats. Willy Wine won both heats in 2:33 class trotting to wagon. Baron Whips and Ess H. Kay split first and second in 2:05 pacing heats with a mutual decision awarding Ess H. Kay first money after a bell issue.

Baron Whips Bell H. Wing Centerville Stoke New York Empire City Gen H Combineer Tensil Alice Hoosevelt Willy H. A. Watterson James Butler Ess H. Kay Centreville Stake Gengral H Combiner Haag Andrewa McDonald Demarest F. Jones Ora Bellin Dickerson Murphy Walter W

Automobile News From Washington and Michigan Trails

Several car industry notes include Studebaker Washington branch delivering an electric Victoria to F Oden Horstman and Packard manufacturing manager F F Beall visiting the city. Washington motorists have paid about 7 000 to Le Roy Mark for Maryland license tags while Wilson Company sells a Hupmobile to John Lane Johns. Ol Ramble Olmstead plans to split time between Baltimore and Washington with Goodyear ties. Five hundred miles of Michigan roads fail to reveal a flaw in Wild Bob Burman’s Marquette Buick model 10 for the Long Island grand prize, with further testing planned. Puncture testing methods for inner tubes are described, including dust leakage detection when testing vessels are unavailable.

Michigan Bob United States Burnman

Local horses fare badly at Gentlemen's Driving park

Washington mare Manuella failed to place in the first heat of the free-for-all pace at the Gentlemen's Driving park Baltimore Aug 25. Red Rock also beaten but displayed form in a large field. Multiple heats listed with purses 400 dollars for pace and trot events, times shown, plus a running section and a 159 purse for 3-year-olds. National Umpires fined in New York as Klein and Kane missed a New York Chicago game and two players pressed into service.

Sreelat Washington Baltimore Manuella Red Rock Sam B Sure B. Hh Payne Queen Direct Bik Rodney Red Bird Florey Bull Dantola Mamis J Lawrence T Sohne Hattie C R. m Biggs William K B. G Freeps Double Dick Herber Ave Admiral Red Fifck Ethel Brid Street Br m Chase Igo Steel Expedition, Jr Blk Barnes Bohemia Haute de Grace Tubbs Straw Barry Foley Harford Bell B Oh Jamieson Roy Brooks Rombaugh Red Bow Garoline Doble Lucius Todd Mattle Chimes Wille Benton Clifton Rapid Flight Scond Hate Sylvan” Dell Jatac Gale Peper Elaborate Ursa Major Moltke Chilton Queen John Miller Flat Creek Demetros Gun Cotton Havre Lady Fitzherbert New York Lynch National League Klein and Kane Chicago Pittsburg

O Riely Lifts Twining in Eight to Beat Adams Express

O Riely delivers a timely homer in the eighth as Twining overcomes a 5 3 deficit to defeat Adams Express 2 to 5 at McDevitts field. Engle strikes out 15 in another strong showing. O Neil handles 11 chances at short for Adams. Hanvey leads with a semer double and single in five trips.

Engle O'Neil O'Riely Twining Adams Express McDevitt’s Field Jewett Hanyey Anzy Ostewart Wiebel Peck Waser Gresham Oftevett Clements Fitzgerald Orarron Adame Thompson Adama Drvver Downey Glebel Hiser Graham O'Reilly Stewart Hanvey Adams Borses Balse O’riely Vey O'Nell Giebel Hiner Jely Barron O Hanvey Hughes

Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Opens With Record Crowd

Berryville Va Aug 3 The Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association enters its third day with Roustabout owned by Louis Leith Middleburg Va clearing over six feet in the high jump to cheers from the grand stand. The event closes as the most successful on record with numerous classes and a silver charger cup awarded by the United States Cavalry Association.

Washington Post Berryville Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association Roustabout Louis Leith Middleburg Cluss United States Cavalry Association Virginia Horse Show Association K. N. Gilpin Boyes

Ex Governor Wenton Again in Maryland Nominated Talk

Former Maryland Governor Frank Brown, who won in 1891 by 34,000, is courted by Democrats to consider a return to office. Brown says he would accept if there is strong public demand but remains focused on private affairs. He notes uncertainty in national races and potential Republican hold on three seats.

Washington Post New York Frank Brown Maryland Waldorf Fifin

Cornell Wins After Fourth Inning Offensive Burst

Cornell takes the lead in the fifth on three singles a double and five miscues by Richmond and Christians unable to recover. Vaughn led Cornell with a double and single in three trips. Marceron stole home and slid to beat the play in the fifth as King made a sensational stop on Vaughn’s wild throw. Richmond acertains with no-hits through four frames before the fifth opens.

Tigers Richmond Cornell Company Vaughn Miles Clube Kinney Billy” Marceron Charley King Conall Abhore Vaughn Weltara Miran Buehler I Heaney Wolada Im Broome Marceron QiQuantrelte Broome Noyes Rune Walter Moreland Ite Keany King Buscher Cornell Moran Litz Keanu C. Broome Mr Betts Correll

Peach glut lowers prices in Hagerstown market

In Hagerstown on August 25, a major peach glut left 7,000 bushels unsold as prices fell from 50 cents per half-bushel basket at opening to 25 cents by closing. Many growers hauled back unsold fruit while railroads run peach trains from Washington County each evening.

Washington Pen Hagerstown Hagerstown City Washington County

Condemned inmate attempts suicide in Asheville jail

J B Allison, under death sentence in Asheville, tried to kill himself with a pocket knife after learning he would be taken to Raleigh penitentiary. Fellow prisoners raised the alarm. Guards tightly watch Allison who vows not to be taken alive. He cut his neck but wounds are not serious. He has three prior murder trials and escape attempts.

Washington Post Asheville N. C J. B. Allson Raleigh Penitentary Allison

Standings and results from post season leagues

Section A standings show Cornell Co. leading Ninth Sunday School with 2 wins and 1 loss, Petworth 0 2 0. Section B lists Am Security, Twining, Adams, Herald, and Columbia with varying records. Yesterday's results: Cornell over Ninth 7 to 4. Adams over Twining 5 to 8. Games today: Section A Patworth versus Commissioners at Capital City Park 6 p.m. Section B Washington Herald versus Columbia at Thirteenth and D Streets Northeast 6 p.m.

W. L. F.C. Cornell Co Cap Petworth W.L. PC. Am. Security Bankers’ League Twining Independence League Adams Railroad League Herald Commercial League Columbia Cornell Patworth Washington Herald Thirteenth D Streets

Robbers drug farmer on buggy ride to Portsmouth

W Kevin Aiken of Granville county was robbed on Sunday night by two strangers who took $14 and his watch. They forced a poisonous drug on him, choked him, and he woke in Portsmouth, Va, under medical care. He recalls a large man with a mole and a small man. suspects were jailed in Henderson for hearing.

Oxford Kevin Aiken Granville County Pepare Portsmouth Aiken Henderson

Moose Choose Detroit for Next Year Convention

The Loyal Order of Moose closed its twenty second annual convention in Baltimore after routine business and installation of new supreme officers. Detroit Michigan was chosen to host the next convention in August. J Henning of Milwaukee Lodge No 49 caused a disturbance by delivering what a delegate called rebel talk prompting J L Reeves of Charleroi Pa to threaten to appeal to supreme officers.

Michigan Baltimore Loyal Order of Moose Detroit Mich Clarksburg Stonewall Jackson J. Henning Milwaukee J. L. Reeves Charleroi

Maynard to Ask Recount in Norfolk City Primary

Rep Harry L Maynard announced he will contest the Democratic nomination for Congress from Virginia Second District after alleging irregularities in Norfolk city and county precincts in Tuesday's primary. He claims sufficient evidence to prove the count was bad at the courthouse precinct and other Norfolk precincts and says he was the majority choice in the district.

Norfolk Harry L. Maynard William A. Young Congress Norfolk City Norfolk County Young Norfolk Country Maynard

Judge presses Grace Starbuck in custody case

New York August 25 Justice Bischoff urged Grace L Starbuck to turn over her two children to Frederick Starbuck amid a divorce trial. He warned that noncompliance could lead to contempt and jail, expressing hope custody would be settled by Monday. Starbuck testified she would tell the truth, denying she fled with the children.

Justice Brady Justice Biscom

Jealous Kills Brother Over Elopement Scruple

Wilkes-Barre, Aug 2 Frank Pidanto of Pittston murdered his brother Mateo after the latter learned of Frank pressuring their wife to elope. The Italian widow is young and newly married. Frank, envious of Mateo's fortune and wife, fled after shooting Mateo in the street. troopers search for him. In Indianapolis, Aug 25 Dr Robert J Aley accepted the University of Maine presidency after reelection bid.

Wilkes-Barre Frank Pidanto Pittston Mateo Frank Indianapolis Robert J. Aley University of Maine

Democrats reject plan to nominate Senate candidate at state convention

Special to The Washington Post from Parkersburg West Virginia Aug 25 reports the Democratic State executive committee chose Parkersburg for headquarters. A resolution by Col John T McGraw national committeeman proposing Senate candidate designation at the next state convention was voted down.

Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va John T. McGraw United States Senate

Flint Named in Charges in Riverside Land Suit

Testimony before United States Surveyor General Archer in Riverside County reveals Senator Flint referenced in a land grab case over 100,600 acres along the Colorado River. Rancher L L Morse testified that civil engineer J H Levering urged him to declare state land, claiming Flint was backing the Washington end and the law firm Gray Barker Bowen was handling the rest. Levering denied Morse’s statements when questioned.

California Washington Post Los Angeles Cal United States Flint Archer Riverside County Colorado River L. L. Morse J. H. Levering Morse Levering Washington Gray, Barker & Bowen Senator Fint Fit Mars

Mendoza Will Not Quit In Panamas Election Case

Acting President Mendoza rejects U S urged resolution and says only the Panama National Assembly can decide the constitutionality of his vice presidential candidacy He will not withdraw his name from the list The assembly is expected to settle the matter with candidates Frederico Boyd and Beligario Porras named in Panama Aug 28.

Panama United States Washington Mendoza Marsh Menidoza National Assembly Frederico Boyd Béligario Porras

Big Three Prelim Hearing Set in Chicago Today

Special to The Washington Post reports definite plans for the preliminary hearing tomorrow for the big three ex-officials of Illinois Central now under arrest in a 1.5 million car repair fraud case. Subpoenas issued affidavits prepared as James T. Herahan of the Toad group testifies against Harriman Ewing and Taylor. Prosecutors reject defense claims about Testifying from exile and immunity for Dan Coughlin.

Washington Post Chicago Hiinots Central James T. Herahan Toad Frank %. Harriman Charles L. Ewing Ohio River John M. Taylor Illinois Central Big Dan" Coughlin

Montt Funeral in Berlin for Chilean President Montt

The funeral of Chile's President Montt, who died suddenly in Bremen on August 16, was held at St Hedweg Church in Berlin. The diplomatic corps, Chilean representatives, and American officials including Irwin B Laughlin attended. Brazil's president elect Hermes Fonseca also attended the services.

Berlin Reginald P Belknap Samuel G. Shartle Hermes Fonseca Brazil

Any Name Chosen Is Legal Holds Common Law Permits

New York August 25 Judge Smith rules a person may assume any name and sue under it as if born with it. The decision supports Miss Fay Darling in her breach of promise suit against Louis Glick, who claimed her true name is Fannie Streimer and that no legal change had occurred. The ruling cites common law allows name changes without sovereign or court action.

Washington Post New York Smith Miss Darling Glick Miss Glick United States

Fire devastates Hansford area with 20 dwellings burned

Fire from a defective flue destroyed a score of dwellings and small mercantile buildings in Hansford near Montgomery. The post office within a destroyed building was saved along with its stamps. Loss set at 36 000 dollars.

Hansford Washington Post Charleston Montgomery

Hotels and Guests List Across Cities

A long OCR listing names of guests visiting major hotels in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg and more. It includes numerous individuals and couples with surnames and partial affiliations, reflecting a broad social card of stayers at prominent inns in late era cities.

Harness show crowns multiple winners at Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor Me Aug 2 at the last day of the Bar Harbor horse show ribbons and cups were widely distributed. Philip Livingston Miss Anne Thompson Edward McLean and George Chipchase led the day with top awards across harness saddle and hunters. Lord Stanton won the large harness championship with The Regent reserve. Rifle claimed matter harness title and Snapshot a reserve. Glenham took saddle horses with Lady Loraine as reserve. Sapollo Cedric and other entries claimed hunter and four in hand honors amid a strong field led by Otto H. Kahn and Gen Edward Morrell.

Washington Post Bay Harbor Bar Philip Livingston Anne Thompson Edward McLean George Chipchase Lord Stanton Ward McLean Regent Perfection Glenham Otto H. Kahn Mary D. Herter Frieda Pearson Sultan J. L. Ketterlinus Merle Middleton R. Hall McCormick

Twice-Shot Man Kills Self After Attempt on Woman

In Knoxville Tennessee on August 2 Henry Gardner aged 22 shot at Mrs Ellen Ball then killed himself. He wounded her in a hand and ear before turning the pistol on himself dying instantly. Gardner left a note claiming he would rather die than live without her.

Knoxville Tenn South Broadway Henry Gardner Gardner Eity Ellen Ball Petzer S. C Spartanburg South Carolina

Ousted by the Eagles Expel Four Over Funds Charges

The Fraternal Order of Eagles convened in St Louis after a 48 hour trial session found four men Guilty in a money handling discrepancy. Edward Crause of Wilmington Del Martin Gray of New Haven Conn Thomas Hayes of Newark NJ and Bernard J Monaghan were expelled. The charges relate to about 4

Washington Post St. Louis Order of Eagles Grand Aerie Convention Olympic Theater Edward Crause Wilmington Del Martin Gray New Haven, Conn Thomas Hayes Newark, N. J Bernard J. Monaghan

Ex-Congressman James F Epes Dies in Virginia

Petersburg report says former U S Representative James F Epes died at his Nottoway County home near Blackstone. Born May 23, 1842 in Nottoway, he studied at private schools and the University of Virginia, served in the Civil War with the Third Virginia Cavalry, practiced law until 1883, then farmed. Epes was elected to the Fifty-second and also served in the Fifty-third Congress as a Democrat from Virginia's Fourth district.

Washington Post Petersburg James F Epes Nottoway County Blackstone University of Virginia Third Virginia Cavalry Virginia

Ocean Steamers Arrivals And Voyages In New York Harbor

Victorian era listings show multiple arrivals and departures of ocean steamers to and from New York with ships from Hamburg Liverpool and Montreal. Notable vessels include Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Queenstown Oceanic Majestic Carpathia and Bremen lines docking times Saturday Sunday and Friday. The Post notes installments of The Man In Black serial in the Monthly Magazine Section and anticipates the next issue.

New York Pennsylvania Hamburg Mauretania Liverpool Bremen—Rhein Baltimore Havre—La Provence Boston Ivenls Csaples Prinzess Irene Saxoola Boaton Manchester Iberian Southampton Majestic London Corinthian Montreal Montfort Gailed Bremen la Toureina Havre Regina d'Italia Naples Carpathia Cherbourg Queenstown Oceanic Sable Island le Lorraine Harra Ni York Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Hambure Cape Race Baltic California Glasgow Movills Minnewaske Slasconset Duca d’Aeste Genoa Lizard Prinz Oskar Hanburg Algueled Ime Wight Ryndam Rotterdam Malmnhead vVictoria Men In Black Post Man In Black Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rocar de Heatherdoom Bouncer Foulla Lary Tanfeld John Johnson Friselan Dear Marquet Mary Data Blackford Rene Cowl Sandhill Liskip Bara Uleskau Willy Again Beacon Stakes Studebaker Delieres F Oden Horstman F F_ Beall Packard Motor Company Luttrell Company Packard le Roy Mark Commissioner of Motor Vehicles State of Wilson Company John Lane Johns Chiles Miers Elmore Company T Pollock Olds Company Oldamabie Autocrat Ol’s Motor Works Alze Frank Olmstead Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Monumental City Automobile Supply Department National Electrical Supply Co New York Ave Colorado Gentlemen's Driving Park Montara John B. Carver Cupidon Shenandoah Valley Importing Company Winchester Flouren W. W. McDonald Billy Taft Glenwood Stables Mack WW. B. Branson Clear Brook Firet Francis Carter E. L. Redman & Co Monte Carlo Elizabeth Bowen Billy C. H. Young J. W. Ball HE. A Lindsey Boyce A. Bucker G EL Norman Purcellville J. H Bell C C. Adams Hope Harness Balbriggan Buckeyland Stock Farm Charinteesville Hiawatha Kenneth N Gilpin Marquis Dr. A B. Tucker Berryville Harneys Prince Chap Benjamine Byers Summit Point Rosemore Atock Farm Giuemont Argot's Halls George E Pflaster Bluemont Colonel Kenneth Nilpin Claremont B. F. Lipett Blondin Beverly Randolph Firat Lillian Heddell Mise Maria McDonald Isady Chimes Irwin McDonald Argot’s Haule George Pflaster C. E. Norman Bell Bros Berrywile C. Adams Boyce Roadsters Prince Packet Wros Charlestown We McDonald Herryville Mike and Mary Dr J Luke Wildfire L E Redman & Co Goldie Benjamin Byers Virgina Bell A. B. Tucker Gentlemen's Park Julian Morris Keswick Lori Golden H. E. Ulman Werrenton Bowles Bros Millwood Obstache C Mulsikin Boyca Perond Kenneth N. Gilpin Garoune Charlottesville Green Hunters Tahongaroda J. R. H Alexander Leesburg Autocrat Mra E B Jacobs Lave Light Middlebury Lailes Humers Kenwick Ho Wenatherhee Willow King Allen Potter King Edward A. D. Bennet Watrrelton Harsess Patr Grand Sham Lea Hechinger Boyce Lannes’ Park Mejor Purced RM Henry Winchester Hazel Bell Dr. T T Keen Hamilton Air Castle Saffer Brae Piret Lady Melburn J. G Kverhat Acrilae Exond Lady Wooster Saffer Grostaitd Funny Golden Bluemont Harrisonburg Lacey Spring Wenton Choice Fruit MOOSE Will Chile Wellington G & Curtis St James John Baur Kandal Oxfe Sendbinrger Ralelyn Rose Mansfeld Charles Roy Sarmel’ Wikart Tiulan Schermer Kraeber Riggs Bruce Frison Arlington Stull Minton Wallenstein Theodore A Jasper FE R Steinecke G M Langon A Hauschner Mapnatt Charles Hubert Skee Baleich Riges Foned Anington YB Cunningham J E Binir Ebbitt H B Longwell St James Charles Warburton H Alpem Clark Raleigh Thomas Rodman Willard Eqsection OD Dart New London J Guenery D B Magruder Rome L J Alexander Alexander Macon Rale H P Burom RH Land Augusta Willard Frontiort Badlt Buckner F Macauley Elby Ville Lquisiana A Floundier Baton Rogue Ale A _ L_ Pearra Arte Frederick GS Jones Show Hill Raiel Age Wana P Etchinan Charles Dail John W. Os Frederick LM. Bovey Hingerstown Lawrence Higes Missouri Carmiel Thomas Hal Ace Smith Penn Curtis Hamlin Danville Russell Ricwoise Albano C Jones Riad di Fein Dela Sacre Chron Orn Nehburg Brooxer Theodore Harwood News Bar Harbor Miss Thompson George THE Eagles Epes
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication