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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
40
A fragmentary sporting comment discusses L Lespe era players and fans, noting Be HO Penne MEG LW members and various players. It references trading, games, and notable figures with scattered names, hints of matches, and crowd reactions. The text is garbled with numerous named entities, partial phrases, and disjointed observations from a newspaper page.
A report proposes reforming drunkenness through Emmanist treatment and habit breaking. It notes initial trial results among two men at a private facility, with suggested cooperation with Dr VicCieads for weekly sessions, awaiting broader acceptance.
A terrified mother, crazed by sight, attacked a lion that had eaten her baby and drove the beast from a tent. The scene unfolded near a barnlike tent as witnesses described the animal backing away before vanishing. Authorities investigated the bizarre incident.
Abruzzi asserts continued resolve amid turmoil as officials note resignation hints. He states firm determination following a expedition to discuss marriage with Miss Katherine Hatin, in a tense diplomatic scene related to the broader crisis.
March dated report states the death of Charles L. Pippin after drinking wine, with relatives declaring a mislabelled bottle used. Mrs Maude M Pippin and the husband admitted taking the wrong bottle to the scene, labeling it St Usher, averting personal suspicion.
The Wellington Post reports a wreck on the Intercolonial Railway near Lammbellton Nova Scotia. A mail special traveling at high speed derailed, leaving two engines five coaches and a dining car and Pullman ditched. Engineer David Coal tol Newcastle was pinned under the engine and killed. The accident disrupted service and caused fatalities.
Senator-elect Elihu Root arrived at Hot Springs to escape the strenuous life and give a sprained knee time to mend. He will stay a week and is accompanied, resting away from public duties.
A fan column discusses trading Bil Burns and George Stone to boost the Washington Nationals lineup with Elberfeld and Rube Waddell. It weighs possible moves, including Stone to the White Sox or Browns targets, and praises Canillon as manager while highlighting Waddell’s notoriety in the press.
Headlines declare Rube Waddell to debut secretly while posing as a banquet guest in St Louis. Another headline says he aims to challenge Jeffries and Johnson for million dollar purses, seeking both public fame and private gain. Comiskey boasts large baseball earnings affecting Fielder Jones and the White Sox as contract tensions rise.
Pittsburg baseball magnate Berney Dreyfuss arrived in Philadelphia and met National League secretary John Heydler at the Bellevue-Stratford. Heydler flew in from Washington and heads to New York next. Dreyfuss kept to himself and talk on the conference was not discussed.
Young Corbett, in Pittsburg for a Bowser fight on February 20, is matched to meet Freddie Walsh, the English lightweight champion, at West Side Athletic Club in New Orleans on February 20. The catchweight bout will be 5 rounds. Walsh accepted terms from San Francisco and transportation was arranged.
Special to The Washington Post reports John Sullivan leaving Pittsburg for Chicago and then the coast to arrange a Jeffries vs Johnson bout. He says Jeffries wants a meeting, may cancel a world tour, and has chosen a referee. Sullivan asserts the fight could be staged not on the coast or prison but at a central location and promises a decision soon.
Savannah notes Charles W Boyer lost to W A Jones of Jacksonville for the South Atlantic League presidency 5 to 3 on Jan 2. Augusta Savannah and Charleston backed Joyner who withdrew. Salary cut drops from 1500 to 290 with a 140 monthly limit plus manager pay. Season opens April 18 with Columbia Jacksonville Columbus Chattanooga at home.
Today's racing entries list numerous selling races across five furlongs to twelve miles with multiple horses named including Dust ssee, Town Tonic, Sam Bernard, Giovanni Balero and Maternus among others. A separate jailhouse rumor from Philadelphia claims boxer Jack Blackburn, under indictment for manslaughter, attempted suicide in his cell, with reports of self harm or poison from a woman friend.
Former Cuba governor Magoon departed for Washington to file a supplemental report on the provisional government and Gomez inauguration. He praised Gomez cabinet choices and predicted reasonably fair sailing for Cuba. A prairie fire near Spofford Texas burned 509000 acres before being extinguished after two days.
Tonight wraps up the 113 Washington city bowling tournament as prizes are awarded. Krauss dominates class A with a three game score surpassing prior winners, while B class contenders Biker Morris and Ente promise strong showings. Union School League and Calvary remain as top teams in class B, with potential record implications if Union gains the lead.
Luttrell Company agents head to Philadelphia for an auto show. An autopiano is installed at the Automobile Club of Washington home, with a smoker planned. About 25 cars may join the Norfolk homecoming fleet if weather allows. American cars and materials praised as top world standards. Glidden tour route still secret. Denver possibly skipped. A dealer notes modern car sales rely on informed salesmen. In Kansas, farmers own over 609 motorcars. Florida beach races may include women’s events, with Mardi Gras in New Orleans adding women’s races.
Pinefield Illinois January 31. Balloting for United States senator to succeed Albert J Hopkins resumes after joint session of the State assembly. Party leaders report no clear result as Von Deene n returns from Chicago and confers with Hopkins supporters. Hopkins continues efforts for reelection amid ongoing deadlock.
Paris reports the death of the Countess de Lesseps widow of Count Ferdinand de Lesseps promoter of the Suez Panama and Corinth canals. She had suffered from years of breakdown under the Patani Canal scandals and illness.
Report states the governor Lao Corumbine, aged Jui ME, was found dead in bed from a bullet wound to the head. The inquest indicates suicide. Friends note he had suffered from a serious illness and long distress.
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