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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
41
Joe Notter faced anxiety about leaving the post as Tom Shaw incurred a heavy fine and suspension. The largest crowd since Christmas watched Oakland triumph, plus a note that he received an offer from Vanderbilt.
Oakland results feature numerous named horses and owners across a crowded card. Listings include Saint Aulaire Belle Scott Lady Ethel Hanlin and others with odds and final placements. The text also notes a notable owner and horse sale context in San Pranesco California with reflections on attendance and Canterapt style.
The Capital City Baseball League gathered at St. Theresa Street location and discussed season plans. Brookland and Marine clubs won franchise admittance amid other city teams. Maurice OConnor heads the schedule committee as May starts approach. The league opens late April with a planning meeting slated for Friday at 7 PM.
A crowded docket of bids and sale notices appears in court records with references to vendors and prices. Names such as Vanderbilt and Hodges surface among detailed terms of arrangement, dates, and expected payment.
Fragmented report lists race results with names like Cameron, Hogan, and Drago as well as financial notes and locations. Mentioned items include time splits, place finishes, and various figures, but OCR errors obscure full meaning and entities.
The article reports that the Senate and House leaders clash over a presidential election bill. Gaines of West Virginia pushes a House committee path to substitute the Senate measure, aiming to bypass a referee. Taft telegrams sway lawmakers toward quick passage, with Knox’s disability remedy central to both chambers.
The Tampa results cover multiple races over short distances, listing numerous horses and jockeys. Entries include Arkle 100, Tem e, Mare Hisek, Rod Pp, and Carly Fider among others, with times and placements across seven race events. The report notes one and a half furlongs, glamour names like Reeve and Murph, and details on race conditions and finishing times.
Billy Herman of New York defeated Young Kid Broad of Boston in six rounds at Nonpareil A.C. in Philadelphia. Herman, a heavy favorite, used sharp jabs and angles to control the bout while Broad tried to stall and clinch, drawing a good crowd to the uptown venue.
A scrambled racing card lists multiple races with entry names and weights across six events. Entries include Furst ace x, Hemay, Columbia Mald, Snowball, and Decklaw in early sprints, then mid cards with Lil Hum and Vreeland, later shows California handicap and selling races with King James, Eight Awal, and ample 4 year olds. the card is heavily garbled with abbreviations and mis-spellings.
George Washington University track athletes plan a strong cross country showing at the Bloomingdale Athletic Club event on March 3. Manager Mewhouser announces a ten-man GW team to defend their title from last year when Fleming led a 56-runner field and GW edged Bloomingdale, Cross Country Clubs of Baltimore, and Western High School. In a separate item, John W. Wall, a Norfolk and Western conductor, was killed in a railroad incident in Washington Fuss, with reports saying the hostile did not see him and the signal was given.
Last night the Odd Fellows celebration in Alexandria featured a Canton Washington parade to the armory and an expected crowd tonight for prize awards including the George Washington launch. Contests for a Shriner’s jewel drew leaders B E Kemp er and O P Angelo. Oriental Court No. 35 and other orders installed officers. Also noted: home-coming publicity plans for Alexandria and the death of a former resident near Remington, Va amid a store fire arrest background.
Weather Bureau reports ongoing storm activity from the Barky Mountains with general rains and snows. A narrow temperature trough extends from Texas to central Ontario, bringing warmer conditions southeast of it and cold spells to the northwest. Flood warnings issued for the Sacramento and lower San Joaquin. storm warnings along the Pacific coast. Special forecast notes midpoint readings and hours of sunshine. Funeral services held for Louise Cox in Fairfax County. Lina Sykes injured in tar stove accident near Elizabeth City. rescue successful.
Obituaries report multiple regional deaths including William M. Davie age 42 of Virginia Beach native of Baltimore, Enoch Duncan local blacksmith Confederate veteran, Judge James K. Barnes U S district attorney for Western Arkansas, Abraham Ely Confederate veteran, Thomas Stockton Civil War veteran, Edward Talmage aged 4 in Stafford county. Surviving spouses and children listed where known.
Mrs Jennie Alexander De Shields wife of Mas George D De Shields of Washington died at her home Cumberland Md aged 3 years Survived by husband one daughter and four sons Her husband formerly ran the Queen City Hotel here later Hotel Dewey in Washington and is now in that city
A 2 meter relay between Temple School of Shorthand and Typewriting, Emerson Institute, and Preston period will headline Georgetown merl at Convention Hall in March. Rivalry runs high as promoters tried to field other commercial schools but failed. Supporters expect full crowds and strong turnout for their teams.
United States Senator Thomas B. Martin denies any liquor pact with antisaloon forces and the antiantisaloon League leaders. Judge Mann also rejects ties to statewide prohibition as harmful to Virginia, while Mann notes past support for local option and denies coalition reports with the so called ring Democrats.
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh, Feb 12 A bill to require electric headlights on passenger engines was introduced in the Senate. An exemption from jury duty for railway conductors engineers mail clerks and rural carriers passed. A bill to stop exchange of mileage books for tickets was unfavorably reported and set for Wednesday. The Senate adjourned early in Lincoln's memory. The House gave an unfavorable report on electrocution of capital offenders and on equalizing challenges. A freight train regulation bill was favorably reported. Bills were introduced to incorporate Louisburg and Atlantic Railway prohibit walking on tracks repeal a law on delays in freight deliveries and appropriate 10000 for a marble statue of Zepulon B. Vance for statuary hall. A fish nets tax bill came up as a special order but defered to next Wednesday due to Congress.
The article reports Lincoln centennial events in Baltimore and Hagerstown with remarks by Attorney General Bonaparte opposing disfranchising amendments, and J Hampton Moore recalling Lincoln’s political rise. It also notes related state celebrations in Annapolis, Virginia and local notices including legal actions, real estate filings, and community events.
In Belmore Maryland the body of Jacob Applefeld was found in Back Basin near Lancaster and Caroline streets. Coroner calls it accidental drowning but Morris and Rebecca Applefeld doubt the verdict and blame foul play. Sister Sadie spoke with a medium hinting at kidnapping and a vengeful actor who cast the boy into the water.
A.B. Cronk, rural free delivery carrier on route No. 1 from Salem, was arrested by Post Office Inspector Mosby in Roanoke on charges of embezzling money order funds and tampering with letters. A decoy letter from A. Chapman to Spear & Co of Pittsburgh, containing 125 dollars, was recovered. United States Commissioner White ordered Cronk held for the federal grand jury meeting next Tuesday.
Oripik Web 12 Marsden J Perry chairman of the board and largest individual holder arrives with New York and New England financiers to inspect North Carolina lines. Perry supplied 8 million of the 16 million initial Norfolk and Southern underwritings as a reorganization scheme proceeds under receivership.
Special to The Washington up. Parkersburg West Virginia February 12 John McConnell aged 70 today soundly thrashed his son Platt McConnell aged 56 for coming home drunk. The elder McConnell though husky used a broom to administer the punishment and the son admits never receiving a more thorough trimming since boyhood.
A Roanoke firm reported sending $2,000 in jewelry via express to Pinehurst agent Petersourg. The case involved Percy Camden and Forrest Aiken, with a trap gun incident at Dejamnette’s storehouse leading to a fatality. Dejarnette was discharged after testimony.
Forsythe North Carolina February 11 Charles Fodrell shot and killed his wife last Friday. He was convicted today in superior court of murder in the first degree. The jury deliberated 45 minutes and sentenced him to be hanged on Friday April 30. No arrest after killing reported in Surry county sawmill incident. Harvey Nestor shot William Johnson three times, resulting in Johnson's death today. Both had been drinking. Nestor has not been arrested.
Baltimore, February 12. Thomas Sessum, a deserter and ex-convicted soldier, led a dramatic escape from Fort McHenry after seizing a Carey street car at the Western gate. He sped westward until a wire broke near Fort Avenue bridge and was recaptured after a sentry fired. a near miss warned off further gunfire as soldiers hesitated to volley. The bold bid follows months of pursuit for a home demand note and a Black Hand letter.
New York announces the engagement of Har Net Brown of Baltimore to T Suffern Tailer of New York. Brown is daughter of a Baltimore banker and debuted recently. Tailer is partner in T Suffern Taller & Co and Harvard graduate. No wedding date set.
Norfolk Va Feb 12 The yacht Liberty with its owner Joseph Pulitzer editor of the New York World aboard arrived at Old Point Comfort today from the North and later passed out of the Virginia Capes for the South.
W. W. Fishback of Redkey, Indiana testifies that Dr Miles Nervine eased his wife’s sleeplessness after nervous temperament. The ad explains sleeplessness caused by worn nerves from worry or exhaustion and claims Nervine calms, strengthens, and restores sleep. If it fails, money is refunded.
Rockville couples wed in a Maryland wedding roundup with Amy Estelle Bell and Carson Wesley Pope among those married at home and by pastors in Avery, Redjan, Hyattsville, and nearby towns. Other notes cover weddings in Washington and Hancock, along with a Hagerstown couple’s church ceremony and a land development firm forming near Washington.
George Dodson, 40, found dying at the Hazel Top moonshine area near Luray on Feb 2, died yesterday after an autopsy. His stomach contents were sent to Washington for analysis amid poisoning suspicions. He is survived by a wife and children.
Dr. John Ensor aged 57 died in Bristol Tennessee today on the anniversary of his marriage. He was a schoolmate of Zebulon Vance at Washington College Tennessee. His wife two sons and a daughter survive. Denounces Charge Against Aldermen. A Roanoke report says a city investigation condemns a mayoral accusation that 15000 was deposited for private benefit, calling the claim unwarranted per treasurer and auditor sworn statements.
Norfolk VA February 12 The bark Matanzas Capt Mercer from Fernandina Philadelphia reported in distress ten miles off Big Kennakeet life saving station five miles north of Hatteras. The Onondaga towed the Matanzas into Norfolk after life savers had attempted rescue. The government saved the vessel a large amount of salvage. A German vessel bound for Hamburg Newport News described as running aground at Bush Bluff below Lambert Point but floated uninjured. High winds and shallow waters offshore hindered navigation.
Moundsville West Virginia February 12 the legislative inquiry into graft and irregularities in prison management concluded for now with testimony. Lawyers will present arguments in Charleston next Tuesday after which the committee will report its findings to the legislature.
In Weston West Virginia February 12 a new glass workers organization formed with Louis Fox as president while an injunction from Judge Lynch bars interference by the Nation Written Glass Workers organization. Crescent window glass plant resumes operations with the new union. Clarksburg reports Peer-Inss One Westfork and Tuna Window Glass announce next week’s restart with old scales offered to returning employees or new hires if refused.
Sculptor Ruchstuhl informs the North Carolina historical commission that the marble bust of former Gov and Secretary of the Navy William A. Graham will arrive at Raleigh on September 1 and be unveiled at the Literary and Historical Association annual meeting. Julia M Crenshaw appears as the first student registered with Wake Forest Baptist College. B R Wallace and others observed the event amid notes of the college centennial celebration. In Forsyth County, W G Wright, aged farmer, was found of unsound mind under a verdict by a special jury and was placed in the insane ward after being charged with assault on his daughter.
Walter H. Cox of Boston describes a year long battle with severe hand eczema. Severe itching burning and blistering responded only after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with nightly glove application. Within months his hands cleared and remained healthy after nine months free of symptoms.
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