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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
27
Trainer Frank Weir believes racing the big sprinter so early in the season would be injurious. Jim Barry failed to impress in his fight with Larry Temple, according to observers.
The report notes Krauss and Allison among the first ten at the tourney and references entries from local clubs and riders. It mentions injuries and early favorites, with several horses named and a race timetable pointing to Aqueduct in April.
An uneven program in which several fighters, including Barry and Toy, delivered hard hits and decisive wins while the crowd reacted to the late bout action. The event featured several exchanges, with notable exchanges and sustained pressure from Libis Wah and Pha as fans watched tense moments unfold in a crowded arena.
Fragmented OCR text mentions college crews and potential matchups involving Columbia and New York. It references teams, venues, and dates in garbled form, with unclear specifics about opponents or outcomes. The readable elements suggest a local sports brief about crew events and possible competition.
Fragments describe a post office robbery at Granite Quarts North Carolina with theft of cash stamps and jewelry. The text links the incident to North Carolina University and a former faculty member, hints at a campus context in a confusion of names and numbers.
The Washington Post reports on a late season baseball roundup highlighting the Yankees, NatKin players, and a series of results with summaries of single and doubles performances, plus notes on bowing and standings. The piece mentions key players and teams in a crowded, terse style typical of a wire service summary.
Special to The Washington Post reports that the Black Hand allegedly plans at least $20000 to defend conspirators in the December dynamiting case at Joseph Giorgio’s residence in Walrock. Investigations focus on who collects and who manages the fund while Richmond shippers testify on railroad rebates and through-rate schemes that defrauded other lines.
A compact summary of marriage notices and social events in Virginia from February. The items mention couples such as Thomas Dolton and an unnamed partner marrying in Veholist parish, with other entries listing Magaret Fahnatekh and Jughie of Writs of Fasesek, and references to local sundry gatherings, baptisms, and society members like Mr WJ Lutrett and Wallace & Walton. The notices reflect community life in Suffolk and nearby areas with dates around February 9 to February 19 and include references to church and family events.
Representatives from two associations and Virginia North Carolina held a ceremonial meeting to form a state circuit of fall fans, but conflicts and dates caused failure. They met Secretary Pogue to outline the circuit with listed tentative dates including September and October events in multiple cities.
A fire at a home in Tabsio Nar claimed the lives of a man named John and his two young children aged three and six months. Neighbors pulled the survivor from the flames as the blaze worsened, and bystanders struggled to rescue others trapped in the debris.
Reports say the northbound Florida vestibule special on the Atlantic Coast Line was wrecked shortly after midnight near Petersburg, causing one car to overturn and several passengers to be jolted but none seriously hurt. The accident disrupted service and prompted a police and railroad inquiry. Meanwhile, Walter Matthews filed for absolute divorce from Tucy Matthews for desertion, with attorney Edward C. Peter of Rockville handling the case. A license to marry was issued to Andrew Derry Puch and May Hilda Parker of Bethesda.
An advertisement claims Omega Oil cures Rheumatism, strains, overwork, and over-pleasure causing BACa ACHE 13, offering relief regardless of cause. The copy emphasizes universal efficacy and frequent relief for the reader.
The George Washington Birthday Celebration Association finalized parade plans for Saturday with Capt George K Pickett to command mounted visitors from Fairfax County and James Clements in charge of Alexandria County riders. Meeting points for horsemen across districts were issued, marching routes outlined, and headquarters set near the board of aldermen. Over five hundred blue jackets and a band of forty players will lead the procession despite weather delays.
Miss Fliza Armistead Selden Uhler daughter of Mr and Mrs George Shter of Alexandria married Mr Thomas Anderson Sommere of Baltimore at 611 Cameron Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Arthur Selden Blood of New York. The bridal party wore lace and silk gowns, bouquets of white carnations and pink carnations, and the couple planned a Baltimore home. Afterwards a reception followed, with about fifty invited guests.
Eight year old Peter Marion of the Pearse camp testified at Justice Dowling's court as four Stanley tribe members faced robbery charges. He described a December 26 theft during a joint engagement celebration, noting a large knife cut and a bag of money and jewels valued at 315. The witness cited a truce for the celebration and identified the robbers as the defendants.
A Baltimore area report notes a bill extending the Wilson law to Queens Anne and Dorchester counties to remove party names from ballots. The measure would leave Cecil and Wicomico as the only eastern shore counties with party designations. The Senate introduced by President Seth permits sentencing for murder cases and names several appointees including police commissioners and fire marshal.
The State Medical Association session near Raleigh elected officers for the ensuing year. President Dr Albert Anderson of Raleigh NGC. first vice president Dr F C Bryan of Richmond. second vice president Dr J F Stokes of Salisbury. third vice president Dr W P Timmerman of Batesburg. secretary treasurer Dr J Howell Way of Wasnesburg V C New members joined the judicial council include Dr E G Williams of Wychmond, A J Crowell of Charlotte, and A D Baker of Charleston. Fifty seven new members were admitted. The three sessions focused on technical papers.
Special to The Raushington Pat Richmond Wa eh 19 Mrs Irene Talbot, a member of a well known Virginia family, died by suicide by drinking laudanum in an apartment in New York on Monday. Her body was found yesterday. Her daughter Mrs Henry C Suurtevant of Portsmouth received a letter from her mother before the act, stating she had been despondent for some time. Despondency and ill health are believed to have caused the death by own action.
Campbell Texas testimony from Mrs Mollie Flenor says Dr Miles Nervine cured nervousness and indigestion after months of misery. She reports improved digestion, strong nerves, and sleep after using seven bottles, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Miles Medical Co. of Elkhart Indiana backs the claim.
The notice explains eligibility rules for a Washington Post contest with illustrations representing history geography and local scenes. It details entry methods deadlines and packaging requirements prize rules ties and refereeing authority and notes on acceptable aid and formatting for answer sets.
Testimony in a Baltimore circuit court divorce case alleges that Susan F Reinecke’s husband tried to murder the family by turning on the gas four times and by poisoning treats. She claims the elder child is eight, and describes repeated incidents from 1893 through 1895, including poison suspicion from candy and cake.
Norfolk reports the three masted schooner Welrose stranded ten miles south of Ocracoke Inlet Sundays and abandoned by the Norfolk wrecking tug Rescue. The Melrose stern is badly damaged and the vessel is full of water.
A formal foreclosure bill was filed in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals against the Seaboard Air Line and allied interests. The Continental Trust Company of Maryland and Friday fed a bill seeking continued control by receivers of the road's affairs. Judge Pritchard presides as proceedings are described as formal with an amended original filing.
A man identified as Allen by witnesses in Breathitt County is sought on a murder charge connected to a shooting at a market. The victim, a 30s man, was found near a railroad crossing and a train yard, with a widow and three children left behind.
A historical notice from Cincinnati Ohio promotes a home remedy approach for kidney disease. It warns of rising kidney trouble and lists symptoms such as back pain suppressed urination and general weakness. The ad claims a simple herbal regimen and dietary suggestions will prevent or relieve illness, citing the Kargon Bx tracting Company.
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