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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

47

High Private Winner Looked Best for Big Stake

A striking result from the California Classic shows high private winner favored for the main stake. Taplin and Lee split jockey honors as contenders shared top honors, while Washington’s Birthday and Mercy-Fulletta were among longshot rivals.

Wills Washington Fulletta Fordella Taplin Lee

The Winners Oakland and Los Angeles racing results

A sprawling horse racing card lists winners in Oakland and Los Angeles. Dennerson won in Oakland aboard Scoville at 7 to 1 while Dainty Belle fell to Fordailo at 11 to 20. Several races across cities include Milpitas and Sepulveda in LA and Froseboro and Momentum in Tampa, with mixed odds and multiple entries.

Oakland Jack Dennerson Scoville Argonaut Mentry Fulletta Taplin Private Lae Dainty Belle Fordailo Lee Los Angeles Milpitas Powers Sepulveda Shilling Lady Irivia Galves Pluto Progress Aubuchon Creston Tampa Froseboro Burton Jameshall Pendergast Momentum Lovell Mertse Brannon Tabitha Reed Sarraugh Smith

Tampa Horse Race Results and Notable Finishes

Fragmented text lists multiple horses and riders with partial placements and names like Kathe, Anna, Cam... The garbled OCR mentions several race events, distances such as 3 furlongs, and numerous horse and person names, suggesting a summary of racing results with unclear specifics.

Untitled Sports Afield Card Drafts Odd Names

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and terms across places and people, with scattered team and event references. The text suggests a sports or racing card or lineup from a newspaper page, but readable details are sparse and inconclusive.

First to Do 0-Mile Hire at Oval Academy

Lieut. Walter Vernon, a Michigan graduate of 1901 now on duty at the Oval Academy, became the first officer to complete the mile walking test. He finished the task in the required three days, reporting to the superintendent in good health. He covered 48 miles, doing 24 miles twice over two days and the final two miles on the third day, in just over 11 hours overall.

Washington Post Annapolis Walter Vernon Michigan Oval Academy

Cadets Escape Dismissal As President Acts On Case

The President acted on court martial outcomes involving Cadet Privates Carl F. McKinney and Calvin M. Smith. McKinney's sentence of dismissal was commuted to restricted confinement until July, with punishment tours during that period. Smith’s findings were disapproved and he will be restored to duty, with his charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman not supported by the evidence.

Carl F. McKinney Calvin M. Smith McKinney Smith

Brassards to be issued under General Bell orders

General Bell directs the medical department to stamp and deliver brassards to all entitled to neutrality under Geneva Convention. The department will also issue identity certificates for sanitary service personnel without military uniforms. These duties move from the quartermaster's department. Brassards are sloth bands mounted on the upper arm.

Bell Geneva

Col Milton Adams to retire after Grand Rapids river work

Maj Keller will relieve Col Milton B Adams, chief of rivers and harbors work near Grand Rapids Michigan, and Adams will await retirement on April 11. Adams, senior in his department, was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from the United States Military Academy in June 1905 after a War Department posting under Gen Casey.

Milton B. Adams Grand Rapids Mich Charles Keller Corps of Engineers Detroit Adams Pennsylvania United States Military Academy War Department Casey

Yankees Saved Claim Amid Naval Reserve Recovery

Commander C B Marsh of the cruiser kee, sunk in Buzzards Bay while towed to New Bedford, Mass, is in Washington for a naval militia meeting and trusts contractors will raise the Yankee despite weather delays. In Annapolis, Feb 15, naval academy annual exams prompt resignations of twenty midshipmen, with twenty to be dropped for class and fourth class deficiencies.

C. B. Marsh Buzzards Bay New Bedford Mass Washington Naval Militia Organization Annapul Naval Academy I. Canon Julian Flg. Peters UH. W. Tearlaces Croker

Racing Entries Show Mixed Cards Across Multiple Races

In Philadelphia, Feb 18, Young Fred Cornett dominates a card at the Broadway Athletic Club. He proves superiority over Kid Stinger, delivering repeated blows as the bout flows, with Cornett landing more often and early in the match.

Cothett Washington Post Philadelphia Fred Cornett Kid Stinger Little Italy Broadway Athletic Club Corbett Stinger

Court Martial Records Flightier Captain of the Georgia

A Washington Post report summarizes the court martial of Captain Edward F Qualtrough of the battleship Georgia. He was found guilty of intoxication and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, sentenced to six months suspension and loss of ten numbers in rating. The offense occurred at a Tangier dinner hosted by US Minister Gummere on January 2.

Washington Post New York Edward F. Qualtrough Attleship Georgia Quattrouga United States Gummere Tangier Wainwright Nebraska Qualtrough Schroeder Potter Nilesy Hubbard Murdock Osterhaug Vreeland Louisiana Gibraltar Capt Richard Wainwright Atlantic Eet Failies Stephen Rowan Cpt Wealtroush Quitraugh George Pope The H. Madison

Army Orders Define Leaves and Transfers Across Commands

Army orders grant a ten day leave to Maj. J. Manly and honorably discharge Capt. Chester I Stedman with one year’s pay. Reports and examinations are set for various officers including Lt. Col. Ames, a medical board at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and medical reserve officers sailing for the Philippines. Naval officers receive duty shifts. movements note arrivals and sailings of several ships and ships’ crews amid ongoing assignments and transfers.

J. Manly Medical Corps Chester I Stedman United States Aubrey Lippincotts Thirteenth Cavalry Robert F. Ames Twelfth Infantry Willam P. Hall Army Washington, D. C Board of Effects Fred W. Palmer Clarence Ler. Cole Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Medical Reserve Corps Surgeon General of Issac W Littell Quincy Mass Quartermaster's Department A. M. Randol Charles Keller Corps of Engineers Mitlan B. Adams Dutie Adams Wesley W. K. Hamilton Coast Artillery Corps San Francisco Cal Philippine Islands Manila Philippines Edmund W. Bayley James C. Ballard Walter A. Dode

Road Board Names Routes Western Maryland County Plans

Washington Post dispatch details tentative road routes for western Maryland through Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, and Frederick counties. The commission chose an East West artery between Baltimore and Allegany, with trains and highway plans to link major towns and cities, including Mount Vernon service adjustments and a wreath observance in Alexandria.

Washington, Alexandria Mount Vernon Alexandria Washington Washington Peat Baltimore Maryland Howard Baltimore County Ellicott City Carroll County Ridgeville West Friendship Sykesville Mayfield Glentley Carroll Frederick Carrell County Midetown Washington County Montgomery County Hyattstown Monrovia New Market New London Frederick County Edensharo Hagerstown Conococheague Clear Spring Hancock Allegany County Jaltimore Baltimore City Catonsville Jilfeatt City Middletown Boonsboro Boognsboro Conocheague Magerstown Cunocheague Creek Clunocheague Creek Ballimore

Emerson Engine Company to produce engines in Alexandria opening

The Emerson Engine Company, after purchasing Pope Reo machinery from Hagerstown, has leased the southeast corner building at Fairfax and Prince streets in Alexandria. Machinery arrived yesterday and production will start once installation is complete. The current quarters are understood to be temporary.

Alexandria Emerson Engine Company Pope-Reo Automobile Hagerstown Fairfax and Prince Streets Hageratown

Hancock Gets Five Years In Embezzlement Case

Winston-Salem press reports L. G. Hancock convicted of embezzling about $3,000 from Sam Fish Lumber Company. Jury gave guilty verdict with mercy plea due to doubts about sanity. Hancock sentenced to five years in state prison, appeal noted, bail set at 1300. Separate items: Bedford County man Joe Payne granted fifteen day respite before execution for murder. Charles Gillespie to die in electric chair for alleged assault.

Winston-Salem N. C Washington Post Bedford City Joe Payne Bedford County James Burna Jay Swanson Payne Roanoke County Salem Bedford

Mrs MacTavish Dead Noted Maryland Social Leader

Special to The Washington vnes reports from Rome that Mrs. Marcella MacTavish widow of Charles Carroll MacTavish and daughter of Gen Winfield Scott has died. She lived abroad for years and visited Baltimore with her daughter Mrs Vir MacTavish to see Gov. John Lee Carrall at Daughoregan manor. The MacTavishes were prominent in Rome society. Carroll MacTavish was a grandson of Charles Carroll of Carrollton and a cousin of former Gov. Carroll.

Washington Vnes Daltimers Rome Marcella MacTavish Charles Carrol MacTavish Maryland MacTavish Winfield Scott Baltimore Mis Vir MacTavish Jono Lee Carrall Daughoregan Manor

Cahill Trial Postponed Amid Defense Counsel Illness

In Rocky Mount Virginia on February 18 the Cahill murder trial was postponed to March 23 and jurors discharged. Witnesses must appear on the new date. Bail motion expected next Tuesday with up to 100000 dollars offered. Dr Call, counsel Carter Dillard ill, expressed hope for acquittal and provided no further comment. Congressman E W Saunders and others represent Cahill.

Snocal Washington Rose Rocky Mount de J F. S. Cahill Robert G. Smithers Carter Dillard Dr. Call E.W. Saunders

Widow claims Titian relics with Berlin documents

Berlin reports forty-three documents found in the possession of two poor women at Schoeneberg are believed genuine Titan relics. Items include a letter from Emperor Charles V conferring rank and privileges on the painter, Titian's will, and two pictures thought to be Titian works.

Washington Post Berlin Schoeneberg Titan Charles V Titian Tithius

Deeds of Trust and Lacrosse Schedule Item

Ledger lists numerous deeds of trust in multiple city squares and blocks, securing varied sums for different associations and property parcels. The lacrosse schedule for the Naval Academy shows four games including Johns Hopkins University April 3 and Harvard April 2 at the academy.

Annapolis Naval Academy Johns Hopkins ~University Harvard Academy

Prison for Roanoke postmaster in embezzlement case

Roanoke Va February 18 J R Amos postmaster at Vinton Va pleaded guilty in U S district court to embezzling 900 government funds and was sentenced to one year and one day in the federal prison at Atlanta He is ordered to repay the money taken Also Mount Airy N C February 1 R L Parton veteran Civil War survivor and last of the Custer forces massacred by Indians died here at age 71

Roanoke J. R. Amos Vinton United States District Court Way Atlanta Custer Mount Airy N.C R. L. Parton Gen. Custer

Equity Court records show multiple docket actions and trials

Supreme Court of the District of Columbia equity divisions one and two hear numerous cases, including pro confesso defaults, bankruptcies, divorces, demurrers, and asset seizures. Parties include Heston, Magruder, Plattch, Mundy, and Capital Traction matters, with judges Barnard Wright and Clarke.

Real estate transfers list multiple neighborhood parcels

Real estate transfers record numerous transactions across Northwest and Southeast Washington. Entries show buyers and sellers including Amanda Gray Edith Bergmann John Arms and Edward Wall, with parcels on Kentucky Avenue Westminster Street Louisiana Avenue Dupont and surrounding areas, with prices mostly ten dollars or one hundred nine dollars in some cases.

Kentucky Avenue John H. Brodem Amanda Gray Holmbad Manor Robert Sestamell Edith W Carl J. Bergmann Les Westminster Street Henry B. Hall John ‘T. Arms Twelfth Street Arthur Carriste Eugene D Mary T. Smith Sherwood Brookland Frank C. Cole Daniel Beckwith Fifteenth H Streets James B. Archer Samuel H. Baker Square A Mount Pleasant Pleasant Flatns Joan Miller Willem A. Velland Heckman Stret Helen D. McLaughan Thora J. I Raut F. Edwards John L. Knopp Fenton Street Mary J. Cas Gan Irme Brennan Square Su Sixteenth Street Samuel J. Henry Ansa J. Morten Square Columbia Heights John W Paine Charles W. King, Jr Plark Herman R. Hawenstein Adolph F Sarah Lipphara Taret Thomas Circli Clifton Charles Rourh Juliet M. Williams Joan BR Wellington Jane G. Grahem

Hotels and Guests List Across Cities in the United States

A long hotel guest list enumerates travelers by city and hotel brand, naming many individuals and couples staying at New Willard St James Metropolitan Shoreham National Arlington Riggs and other properties. The compiled roster includes MRS and MRs with surnames, cities such as New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Boston, and foreign entries noting Harken and Canada among a wide spectrum of accommodations.

Boston W. F. Chuck New Willard FH. N.thomas St. James Chicago Meywood D. R. Levy New York F. S. Lestar BS. Leversel W. T. Hornaday Tord J. T. Rafferty A.J. Maccuss C.F. Brown Neeman Hapgood F. W. Greege W. C. Osborne W. H. Heath F. H Arlington S. S. Strawhart Hamberzer G. Boulette Shoreham Frank D. Sawyer Riges R. J. Sproul J.D. Minnow National R. T. Kenyon B. L. White John Dormy Thomes Wigstar Howard Perkins Metropolitan Philadelphia R. A. Martz Riggs Lothrop and Wife Abizgna J. L. Alexander R. F. Daniels Phoenix California W. H. Hanly San Francisco Colorado C. C. Dorsey J. E. Mall Denver Connecticut J. F. Steavens New Haven Georgia John H. Astain Macon George Aken Atlanta Kentucky I. P. Scott C. P. Rogers Lexington Maryland J. L. Watson Laurel Massachusetts Norman Bristow New Bedford Liliiaa C. Flaherty Pittfield Arington Maine A. C. Donald Horton Storeham Missouri Marion Lambert St. Louis Shore P. J. Krecke E. M. Voortiles Brooklyn New Witford C. C. Henry Brookyn N. Burbank Rochester Nichols Syracuse New Jersey Misa M. Ailknap Newark James Haskell Jersey City Shorehaga Virginia M. FR. Bennett Norfolk James McNey Lynchburg Vermont Mre A. A. Sullivan Pittffeld West Virginia Harry Thompson Elkins C. M. Pard Lefton J. B Canada

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