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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
8
Whit ney horse wins a fast race with a close finish as Sovereign and Food Heart and Fancy duel to the wire. Adriana holds second with Keep Moving and E Dugan at the post. Roseben also figures in the speedy undercard, delivering a strong late charge.
A chaotic race card from an Essex track shows winners including Raseven Martn and Lanenetran with close finishes amid disjointed odds. The event lists numerous horses such as Royal Lady and Cave Adium, with scattered notes on jockeys and race timings, reflecting a crowded, partially decipherable program.
Scratches were noted as amorous with Keallnorth today reducing fields to three and four. Weather was clear and track fast as horses tackled five and a half furlongs. Winners included Mironeen in one race and Daly’s entry with Daly and George Swain prominent in the results.
A dense OCR page lists numerous names, places, and racing results. It mentions runners and officials, track conditions, and various event notes with scattered figures and dates. The text reads like a crowded ledger of names such as Hamilton, Marion Moore, and Desmond, along with venues and times, but many fragments are garbled.
Sonoma Girl won the 70 trot for 4 year olds at Liberty, beating Highball who showed pace but was unstable. Asham, Mias Cappi, Hace, and other contenders also posted quick times as the field featured trotting mares and multiple entries, with purse details noted.
Poor weather caused Brightwood athletic events to be postponed as heavy rain left the track muddy and the diamond unfit for play. Officials planned to reschedule the meet, with racing and baseball events affected by the wet field conditions.
The account details millionaire John W Gates backing Berwick at a race where he aimed to win a 1000 to 310000 stake. Durnell and E Dugan are cited in pre race scrutiny, with Gates optimistic as Berwick proves strong on the track, the rapid betting noted.
The Washington Post reports the Fitzsimmons Johnson bout at the Sporting Club faced abrupt questions as Fitzsimmons fought with a damaged right arm after three operations. Spectators buzzed over a perceived fake knockout while Johnson pressed for a conclusive finish.
In a day of heavy rain at Manassas the 12th annus show delivered top honors to Lord Baltimore winner of the hunter bred Colts and to Fertiny in the general ability class. The event featured heavy draft stallions later in the program with multiple horses placing across Heels, including Lady Gry Garber her stakes and various listings at Greenwich and Warrenton.
Empire City Association announced a summer racing meet on its Yonkers track from August to August 30 under a permit granted by the State Racing Commission. The Jockey Club’s stance remains uncertain. Officials indicate details may be postponed due to未response from the Jockey Club while trainers and riders await word.
Weather dampened attendance as Lake Erie circuit held a pacing program. Jockey swap altered results with Wilson replaced after a judging decision. the 220 pacing race unfinished and to be completed tomorrow. Prize purses listed for several heats with Beato, Raoul W, and Red Jackst among noted winners.
Margaret Whitaker drank ice water and ate canned berries at 138 Westery Second Street on Tuesday. She later ate ham cucumber and more ice water, then went out with her dog Nellie. She awoke her husband and, after drinking whisky, Dr Barrett moved her to Bellevue Hospital where she died of ptomaine poisoning within half an hour.
A bleacher section collapsed at a street grounds show in Scranton Avenue this afternoon injuring about twenty people. Fourteen tiers gave way sending 100 spectators to the grief with Miss Kittle Boyle and Mrs Hyle among the seriously hurt as the band kept playing to avert panic.
Cleveland Onis reports a young woman eighteen says Raffaele Daronto nineteen was killed by a rejected suitor after she set a wedding date July eight. She claims he refused to marry her and she shot him upon visiting his home, showing no remorse after arrest.
A dense OCR listing of individuals, families, and places tied to the Metropolitan area. Names span cities like Raleigh Boston Chicago Philadelphia and New York with numerous households, spouses, and occupations mentioned alongside regional references and national ties. The fragmentary text reads as a broad social or classified notice collection.
Ashington dispatch reports the American Auto AssociationGlidden tour near Pittsburg where teams face a no banners rule. Chairman Hower warns drivers removing club insignia to avoid penalties as Phil Flinn of Pittsburg defends his PA banners. Despite tensions, Buffalo and Pittsburg clubs lead with perfect scores as cars head toward Canton Ohio after Dayton and Springfield hospitality.
Michael Sullivan, once private secretary to Samuel J Randall when he was speaker, jumped from a ferry boat into the Delaware River in Philadelphia. A Civil War veteran and longtime Democratic figure, he had lived at the Soldiers Home in Hampton, Virginia, and recently arrived in Philadelphia. Despondency is believed to be the cause of his suicide.
Nine pedestrians have died and thirty four injured in Massachusetts in twenty six days per Sofa Roads Automobile Association. The group offers rewards for conviction of hit and run drivers and for evidence to convict suspended or revoked license operators. Walter Gaither released by Baltimore police after arrest in a case tied to his wife. wife later found alive, man freed.
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