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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
5
In Habana on December 9, the West Indies handicap at Oriental Park produced a surprise as Different Eyes owned by C. A. Stoneham edged Col Taylor by a head amid a blistering pace. Cromwell chased close behind, with Berlin winning a heat earlier and other races producing tight finishes.
In New Orleans on December 9, the bay gelding Burgoigne ridden by Cop won his second race of the season in a six furlong claiming event at Jefferson Park, paying 7 to 1. The day featured a weather-affected program with a sloppy track and several scratches, including War Mask. The Calcasien handicap went to Sans Pewr tl, the betting favorite, while the race card listed multiple five to six furlong heats and one mile events with several notable runners and outcomes.
Norman Ross of San Francisco set a new 200 yard tank swim mark at the YMCA meet in Honolulu. His time of 2 0625 seconds surpasses the old record, also by Rosas, set in Chicago on April 4, 1918, with a time of 2 66 4 5.
Kenneth Springman of 610 South Lee Street Alexandria aged 34, driver for Peter M. Dorsch bakery, has been missing since Monday afternoon. A search by Alexandria authorities and friends found the truck abandoned near Four Mile Run on the Washington turnpike. Springman, nephew of a Washington detective, had a wife and baby and was believed to carry over $100 plus a $10 money order. His wife reported his delivery route to Washington via Occoquan, with Alexandria included. A bread wagon driver reported seeing the Dorsch truck at Four Mile Run around 2 am, but Springman was not aboard. Authorities and friends fear foul play.
In New York a seven month old infant was abandoned at Grand Central Station after a note in the hat blamed the high milk prices. The note says the father cannot afford the child and that there are others to support. A man delivered the baby to police after another man asked him to hold the infant until his return.
Julian Alden Weir, noted artist and president of the National Academy, died at his New York home after a long illness caused by heart trouble. He was son of Robert Weir, studied under Gerome in Paris, and won honorable mention at the Paris Salon in 1881. His portraits and varied works are held in major U.S. galleries and some foreign collections.
San Francisco December 2. Superior court ordered dismissal of two murder charges against Mrs. Rena Mooney wife of Thomas J Mooney in the Preparedness Day bomb case of 1916 The district attorney cited inability to proceed The court ruled gases pending for over two years should be dismissed Fire murder charges against Mrs Mooney remain her earlier trial ended in acquittal
The Young Men’s Christian Association ordered athletic goods for American troops in Siberia. The shipment includes 2,000 pairs of skates designed for army shoes, 200 pairs of skits, 100 aleds, 500 hockey sticks, and 175 pucks to relieve duty monotony.
United Press reports two neighbors under arrest in the disappearance and death of Billy Dansey. Charles White, 29, is jailed on murder charges, and Edith Jones, 53, is held as an accessory. The dog Jack, disliked by farm workers, is central to lingering theories about the baby’s fate. Pinehurst golf event follows with parson leading at Pinehurst.
The National Community Chorus dedication at Trinity Church was led by Hollis Edison Davenny and Gen. G. M. Lord. Gen Lord praised the home and battlefront singers as having helped win the war and urged ongoing community singing for peace. Lee Kanmer of the Russell Sage Foundation attended from New York. The chorus reported 100 paid members, with 1,283 voices now and a goal of 3,000 by April 1. Kill tuberculosis: Help the other fellow and protect yourself.
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