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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
14
A garbled Sporting Comment recalls players and teams including Be HO Penne MEG LW and others in a sequence of disjoint names. The text features scattered references to games, players, and events with unclear connections, suggesting a crowded sports column and notes on performances.
A report advocates new reform efforts to diminish alcohol abuse and related vices. It highlights potential programs, calls for public cooperation with medical experts, and notes the need for steady, twice weekly sessions to address habitual intoxication.
A man named Mather, crazed by sight of a lion with his cub, attacked the animal and drove it from a tent. The scene ended with the lion retreating and the tent damaged as onlookers watched in alarm.
A confusing, fragmented dispatch notes that Abruzzi addresses an official matter about resignations. It mentions a Duk boothe Ataucgabt officer role, a Shalaen navy statement, and Katherine’s involvement amid an expedition context. The text conveys determination after travel to a distant region.
March Md Jan SL The mystery poet near Charles L Pip gin dies after drinking. Stage WIRE cleared by police statements from relatives of the dead man that an unwashed bottle was used. Mrs Pippin and husband admitted taking the wrong bottle and labeling it Usher.
The Wellington Post reports a wreck on the Intercolonial railway at Lammbellton Nova Scotia. A mail special traveling at high speed derailed. two engines, five passenger cars, and a dining car plus a Pullman were ditched. Engineer David Coal Tol Newcastle was pinned under his engine and killed instantly.
Senator elect Elihu Root arrived in Hot Springs to escape the strenuous life. He will remain a week to rest a sprained knee and recover away from public affairs, accompanied by companions.
A historical fan column discusses trading Bill Burns and George Stone to improve the Browns and to land Elberfeld. It weighs Waddell, Edmondson, Cantillon, and other figures, debating pennant chances, team spots, and manager Cantillon’s influence for Washington. The piece notes Stone’s value, potential White Sox trades, and local fan hopes for a top outfield and infield lineup.
Fragmented headlines describe Rube Waddell planning a secret Ilia debut, a reception in St. Louis, and a stunt that dodges scrutiny. Other items note Waddell challenging Jeffries and Johnson for boxing purses, while Charley Comiskey boasts riches in baseball and Fielders contract dispute shadows the White Sox.
Berney Dreyfuss, Pittsburg NL magnate, arrived in Philadelphia and met NL secretary John Heydler at the Bellevue Stratford. Heydler refused to discuss the conference while Dreyfuss avoided visitors. Fellow Pittsburg associates joined later, raising speculation about Dreyfuss seeking pointers for a new park or disposing of his local NL club stake.
New Orleans January 31 Young Corbett who is in Pittsburg to fight Bowser on February 2 was today matched to meet Freddie Walsh the champion English lightweight before the West Side Athletic Club here February 20 The men will fight at catchweights in a ten round bout Walsh who is now in San Francisco wired acceptance of the terms and transportation was forwarded him Corbett since knocking out Harry Ferny in eleven rounds here recently is rounding out and his backers declare the former champion is entering on the second stage of his ring career
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburg reports John Sullivan leaves for Chicago to press talks with Jim Jeffries and possibly arrange a bout with Johnson. He claims a referee chosen and hints the fight may be staged on the coast or elsewhere, tacking preparations for the biggest ring event yet.
Charles W Boyer was defeated by W A Jones for the presidency of the South Atlantic League of Baseball Clubs in Savannah on January 2, 5 to 3. Augusta Savannah and Charleston backed Boyer. former Atlanta mayor W R Joyner had withdrawn. Salary limits were cut from 1500 to 2 90 monthly for the president, with a 1 40 monthly base for players and optional manager pay. The season opens April 18 with Columbia Jacksonville Columbus and Chattanooga opening at home.
Philadelphia, Fa Jan 21 There are strong rumors around town that Jack Blackburn the colored boxer under indictment for killing a man attempted suicide in his prison cell One report says he tried to hang himself another says a woman friend passed poison to him
Ex governor Charles Magoon leaves Psur Beach for Washington to file supplemental notes on Cuba provisional government since the List annual report and to detail Gomez inauguration. He praises Gomez cabinet picks and predicts reasonably fair sailing for the new regime. Prairie fire devastates 509000 acres near Spofford Texas after two days of burning, finally controlled today.
The 113 Washington city bowling tournament closes tonight with prize distribution. Krauss tops class A after three games, while B class scorage shows Sherwood leading at 582 and Ente noted for consistency. Biker Morris praised as likely finalists. UnionCC Calvary and Union team hopes loom in class B. final results may set a new class B record if Unions excel.
Luttrell Company agent Muehleisen travels to Philadelphia for the auto show while the Automobile Club of Washington prepares events at its country home including a smoker and an autopiano. The club considers a Norfolk homecoming fleet run with about 25 cars if weather allows. American cars gain prominence as materials and steel quality rival foreign makers. The Glidden tour route remains secret with Denver possibly hosting an end. Local dealer notes sales need informed, skilled salesmanship. In Kansas farmers own over 600 motorcars, and Florida beach races may add women’s events alongside Mardi Gras activities in New Orleans.
Pinefield Illinois January 31 United States Senator Hopkins resumes joint session after a deadlock persists in the state assembly. Leaders report talks ongoing with Von Deneen returning from Chicago and meeting Hop kin supporters as efforts to reelected Hopkins continue amid caucus discussions.
Paris reports the death of Countess de Lesseps widow of Ferdinand de Lesseps promoter of Suez Panama and Corinth canals. She had served years of strain from the Panama Canal scandals and collapsed under the pressure.
An official in France was found dead in bed with a bullet wound to the head. The autopsy indicates suicide. The news mentions ongoing suffering and notes the governor general Lao perhaps implicated in the line of inquiry.
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