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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

15

King Cobalt Upset in Fleetwing Handicap at Empire City

King Cobalt long shot defeat in Fleetwing handicap at Empire City after a judged ride by J. Lee. Magazine 4 to 1 closed strong, passing King Cobalt in the stretch to win by two lengths with Moquette and Ton Enrique placing. Pinkola and others produced fast finishes on a heavy track as racing crowds watched a dramatic J. Lee controlled exit.

Washington Post New York King Cobalt J. Lee Spooner Lee RE I McCarthy Magazine Im Ti Moquette Jacobite Pinkola Pinxold Don Enricue Atto Mand Menap Butler Pinkela Lst Fienap Ton Enrique Sir Toddington Lally Kullecrankie Nile Kilikrankie Yorke Teo Seorge Hey Lad of Langdon D'arkle Algo Ray Aellne Turlongs Bard of Flisht Cutlem Nedtin Ualvertie Getord Yankee Yaughter Tyme Catharine Rapson Lady Switt My Mariuteh Martina Arteria Merlze Sron Zisnap Sen Gut Serond Enrique C Dayan Far Dalz Magazin Mutter Spoonee Bergan I Dugan Lawton Wiggins Bodemer Floreal ReKen Axven Wan Dark Xight Uugani Rockstone Gacne Los Fizette Tea Leaf

Trainer Zimmer Arrested at Yonkers Track Amid Betting Rumors

Westchester authorities led a trackwide alert at Empire City as trainer Archib Zimmer, tied to owners Tom Sullivan Larry Mulligan and H B Duryea, was arrested on a wagering charge after being found with envelopes and funds at the station. Fessenden, once a National League umpire, faced bookmaker charges as Yonkers race meet neared its close. The meeting was said to reveal substantial losses with weather hampering starters and a notable performance by Moquette in the Fleetwing Handicap.

Washington Post New York Westchester Empire City Sheri Lal Henry Filtner Tom Shaw Western Union Telegraph Office Fulmer Archn Zimmer Hores Tom Sullivan Larry Mulligan H. B. Duryea Yonkers Zimater St. Toddington Zimmer Beck Pimer Greuths VTC Fessenden Tomhorrow Stret Esthmatch Mars Cassidy C. H Pettingill

McBride the Real Star Says Baseball Fan

A Bleacherite’s letter to The Post’s sporting editor lauds McBride as the Nationals’ hero. The writer praises his fielding and quick mind, notes his timely hits, and urges belief in his value to Cantillon’s crew as the team’s top shortstop and standout in the American League.

Post Buy Shipke McBridé Nationals Dussouri Josh William Mac R. B. Babbitt

Racing Results Across Pimlico Fort Erie Seattle and More

Reported results from Pimlico Fort Erie Seattle include winners such as Firebrand fuaker Berst Takahira Helen B Truma n and Abbey Walsh with multiple odds. Dugan has not won in eight days and turfmen seek原因 for Dark Night handling issues after today’s race.

Pimlico Finance Wrights Firebrand Fuaker Berst Savage Takahira McCabe Helen B ¢Truman Warrenton Williame Almadine Fruman Empire City Sir Toddington Upton Bird of Flight Cullen Pinksla Magazine McCarthy Arondack Bergen Cymbal Bergem Fort Erie Emperor Willam Powers Nicol Honest Lens Red Huzzar Reas Chalfonte Lee Huffman Glapner Seattle Abbey Walsh Miss Bootless Hober Koerner Toupes Mentry Henri Harris Kerry Dugan Iie

RESULTS AT FORT ERIE RACES FOR 1 YEAR OLDS

Results at Fort Erie across multiple races with 1 and 2 year olds, including winner payouts and times. Notable winners include Emperor William in the first race with a 108 time, Gerrsmander and Snake Mary among 2 year olds, and Chalfonte in the 1 mile event. Multiple races list winners, second and third place finishers, times, and notable entries.

Foer Emperor William Jug Fowers Roo Cadewin Iroxien Ramey Deverich Ste i the Bart Ge Eilet Lucky Ford Automatic Huot Gwi Stowaway Lao Gerrsmander Nicol Ceremoni Gus Buston Olizabeth Hawood Exer Tima Autumn Maid Jolly Maedrileac Oatland Lord Saimseter Aleg Rae Turlorgs Honest Powers Minola Nicht Mist Sivemous Aphrodite Yaddo Lady Carol Ed Hughr iRussy Harry Lcheson Rice Mamie Gallagher Kennedy Goldess Azura Maid Delo Strome Alomar Vods Chalfonte Geneva Mortibo Melongs Gilodeer Aunt Rose Lord Tisensisa Lee Huffman Cilarner Moreland Estella C Pickena

Racing Entries with Two-Year-Olds and Open Sprints

Racing entries for a program including the first race for 2 year olds at 6 furlongs with entries Wor 2-year- olds Stads Hal Fashion Plate and The Rippin. second race for 3-year-olds and up in selling at 6 furlongs with Gold Proof Robin Hood Dainty Dame Bellestrame Big Ben Al Muffer Infanta Cymbal. third race Handicap for 3-year-olds and up featuring Master Robert Don Enrique Pirestone Wrestler Aator Or Black Oak Lad of Langdon Zienap Campaigner. fourth race The Frivolity Stakes for 2-year-olds at 5 1/2 furlongs with Dick Roller Erbet Fore Srondack Court Lady Gliding Delle Aunt Augie. fifth race Fox two-year-olds selling over 2 miles.

Empire City Fashion Plate Tom Hayward the Rippin Dainty Dame Bellestrame Big Ben al Muffer Infanta and Cymbal Master Robert Don Enrique Pirestone Wrestler Aator Or Black Oak Lad of Langdon Zienap Campaigner Dick Roller Erbet Fore Srondack Court Lady Gliding Delle Aunt Augie Fox

Two Hits Off Orth Opens Lynchburg Portsmouth Series

Special to The Washington: Lynchburg under Al Oph defeated Portsmouth in a pitching duel led by Orth allowing two hits. Hanapin pitched well, but three hits in the third inning doomed the Truckers. Final score reflects Lynchburg’s 7 to 0 or near tally with key plays by Bowen and Raley, while Westlake and Oldnadinger contributed defensively.

Washington Lynchburg Shoemakers al Oph Yankee Portsmouth Orth Truckers Hannopin Lynehb el Prismouth Byrd Mlawrence Bowen Toner Hooker M Schrader Billet Sweeny Guitean Arstrong Oldnadinger Wallace O/Drennan Raley OlWadraigh Westlake O Manopin Towle Drth Weatlake Henapin Hanapin bell—Hooker Byron Tims Roanoke Morrissey Henn Riggs Danville Powell Loht Ington Fort Kunme Oliyan Horriesey Walsh Totaie Yotais Ryan Lohr Kunkle Fisher Rheinbart Wats baces—Mann Hewahr Weigh paRe Morrisey

Smith Leads Golfers Jones Second With 162

Willie Smith tops the field at Myopia Hunt Club open after two rounds in a gale. John Jones, local pro, second with 162, Alex Smith 163, Fred McLeady 164 as 40 players qualify for final 26 holes amid bracing wind and rain earlier.

Hamilton Willie Sith Mexico Myopia Hunt Club Smith John Jones Alex Statth Fred McLeady Midlothian Club Chicago Walter J. Travis Garden City Hugo R. Johnstone Myopia John Anderson Woodland John B. Hylan Veaver Sd. Wille Synth Gill Nichols Willie Smith Stitt Alex Smith Nassau Fred McLean Midholdt Jack Hutchinsen St .Andrews Baltuerol Peter Robertson Oakmont M. J. Brady Stin Terry Waumbeck David Brown Lawrence Vockesee H. T Rawlins Ekwanok Alec Ross Brae Buro David Hunter Assex County Country Club Perry Harcett Lambton Canad G. M. Cummings Toronto Pearson Richmond County Hugo Johnstone John G. Anderson John B. Hylan James Maiden Brest Way Detroit Donald J. Ross Oakley David Robertson Pittsburgh Walter Favargte Skokto Joe Ltoyd Essex County Herbert Strong Apawamis Jack Campbell Overbrook David Oglivie Mourts County John A. Croke Kent County Jack Dingwall Edgeworth Los Mackie Tox Wills Hackbarth Louis Arthur Smyth Arlington

Final Playground Games Highlight September 1 at Union League Park

The climax of summer playground events for white children is set for September 1 at Union League park with an expected 600 entrants in games and dances and many more in athletic events. The white children’s tournament leads the day, followed by events for colored children on September 2. Prizes include a championship banner, 100 medals, and twenty other banners awarded by Commissioner Macfarland after a close tally between Towers Juvenile Court and local neighborhoods.

Union League Park H. Streets North Capitol Virginia Avenue Share Macfarland

Health Office Record Deaths Report Likely Local Notables

Health Office records list numerous deaths with ages and addresses including Watson Turner Jessie Smith Sameel Golding James Leguer William McCarthy Julia Dunning Mary Simmons Ingelbert Endres Daisy Murphy Ikept Charles Banks William Jones Mary Hines Elinore Lewin George Parker Jane Gress and others with ages ranging from weeks to 86 years in areas such as Congress Heights Half Street SE Northwest and Freedman's Hospital.

Watson I. Turner Congress Heights Jessie Smith Sameel M. Golding St. Se James A. Leguer William J. McCarthy Buligit Julia Dunning Mary Simmons St. Sw Ingelbert Endres Freedman's Daisy Murphy Sibley Mann Ikept Charles Banks Emeergency William BH. Jones Wissist St. Nw Mery J Hines Yth St Elinore J. Lewin Bim St. Nw George Parker Jane Gress Ith St. Nw Lacs

Restore Strength Dr Miles Nerving Cure Ad

A vintage ad promotes Dr Miles nervous cure claiming to restore strength and treat mental and physical exhaustion. The copy touts nerve healing benefits and cites patient testimonials about nervous afflictions and improved vitality, mentioning Potts pills and miles medical co as sources. The imperfect OCR notes locations like Mena Ark and Elkhart Ind from the era.

Miles Bhuris Mena Ark Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Record of Equity and Probate Proceedings in DC Courts

Supreme Court Equity Court No 1 hearing lists multiple solicitors and cases, including White v Washington Union Baseball Club and various probate matters for Frederick Grimm, Hilare G. Torsperg, Nathaniel McCullough, Franklin A. Donaldson, William A. Torrey, and others. Also notes administrative actions, real estate conveyances, and mortgage securities across several wards and squares in Washington.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO Justice Stafford White Washington Union Baseball Club Thomas C. Bradley D. Lambert Wise T. Ho Pitman D. Rothschild A. L. Neumeyer Defermant Stanton & Peele Justice Bratford Frederick Grimm Henry &. Welch Hilare G. Torsperg Edward 4. Newman Nathaniel McCullough Laura ¥. McCullough Franklin A. Donaldson Weary B. Pilatt Keppler & Merillat William A. Torrey Adam. Torrey John E. Taylo Christofeni Barbare Christofani John E Yayior James 8. Arnold Alice M. M Hull

Helen Maloney In No Hurry Over Marriage Decree

New York Aug 21 An adjournment postponed the signing of an interlocutory decree of annulment for Miss Helen Maloney and Arthur Herbert Osborne a frame stock broker. Justice Blachoff paused as adjournment was granted by counsel A L Humes. The delay indefinitely postpones the marriage to Samuel Clarkson with whom Maloney eloped to Europe.

Washington New York Helen Maloney Justice Bischort Miss Maloney Arthur Herbert Osborne Justice Blachoff A. L. Humes Broad Street Maloney Osborne Tadanite L Yegal Miss Maroney Ramuel Clarkson Srenteniss Europe

Edgar Allen Jr Elected Commander in Sons of Veterans

Special to Tennessee News reports Edgar Allen Jr and the late Gen Edgar Allen are elected commander in chief of the National Society of the Sons of Veterans. Also elected are senior vice commander J Vasceline Patterson junior vice commander L W Alexander secretary H H Hammer treasurer J I Rake with Mr Aten the assistant postmaster at Richmond Virginia and former U S district attorney for the western district of Virginia.

Tn Ae Niagara Edgar Allen, Jr Edgar Allen United States National Society of the Sons of Veterans Today Aten Richmont Western District Virginia J. Vasceline Paterson N. J Southander L.W. Alexander Buffalo H. H. Hammer Reading J. I. Rake

Trunk Victim's Wife Out On Bail In Philadelphia Case

Mrs. Rosenbloom and her daughter Eva posted bail of 1000 each in Baltimore for possible involvement in the murder of I. Rosenbloom whose body was found in a trunk in Camden. Officers headed to New York to seize Joseph and Louis Egier, nephews of the slain man, as investigators seek Alexander Rosenbloom who is named as the alleged killer.

Somerset Rosenbloom Eva Baltimore Whiiber Camden Munager New York Joseph Louis Egier Alexander Rosenbloom Inion

Four bank officials indicted in Owensboro cases

Grand jury returns indictments in Owensboro Kentucky against James H Parish for embezzlement subornation of perjury and deposits after insolvency J Otis Parrish daughter perjury Isaac N Parrish trust officer falsified March 31 statement T S Anderson charged with perjury embezzlement and accepting deposits while insolvent Metcalf on coast bound for Washington from Oakland with wife Meta Metcalf Set met for Navy post plans and classifieds note free want ads in The Post.

Washington Fuew Owensboro Grand Jury Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust Company Davica County Bank and Trust Company James H. Parish Savings Bank and Trust Company J. Otis Parrish Isaac N. Parrish T. S. Anderson

Washington Schools Offer Free Tuition Ad

An advertising notice from D. P. C. touts free one month tuition to attract students to a network of colleges. It claims top teachers, strong job placement, and 15 days for readers to claim the offer, highlighting multiple programs and a broad regional presence.

Bates Draughon Practical Business College Spencerian Pheas

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