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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
15
Rete Mp and Red Walker race in a muddy program as Pisys Zienap and Priestd Needipe Hedwell win three events. Nadeu and Tony Faust also figure in the day’s results with Joe Rose taking a victory.
Summary of racing results across Empire City Zacatecas Nadzu and Fort Erie with multiple runners including Gallant Pirate Tom Dolan and Ancle Jimmy Gray. Horse names, jockeys, and odds noted amid race declarations and chaotic notes from the afternoon program.
The readable segments reference locations such as Fort Ene Bue Lancaster King Secamon Star and Tetra Sogete NS, with unclear personal names like Melon Carroll and Cardene. Context is garbled but suggests a local story or notice involving multiple places and individuals.
Hoarse OCR notes a horse race meeting with several placings and bets. Wall Done Black won a distance event with Telatrix second and a third place for an unnamed horse. Lisarpool and Al Rismry Dean Swift placed in handicap runs. Belmont course details and a late 6 furlong handicap show Caden Got Galleot finishing second amid eight starters.
Washington July 2 Weight assignments for the $5 000 Saratoga Handicap list King James as the top weight at 19 rounds. Fritzherbert given 12 ½ pounds. Celt rated 15 pounds. Ky Keene’s Celt and other contenders face enduring form questions. Legislation on racing two year olds at issue haunts season plans as horsemen brace for the Spa start.
The article reports Little and Larned of New York reaching the finals to face Niles and Dabney for the championship after fifth rounds in singles and doubles at the Eastern championship. It notes weather delays and that Inman defeated H iteph in straight sets, with Philadelphia and Boston teams advancing in earlier rounds.
Detroit dispatch reports Pitchet Burchell of the Boston American League team was sold to Buffalo. Terms were not disclosed. Burchell is to report to Buffalo soon after the announcement.
Washington County Republicans face a tight primary as Rep G A Pearre visits Hagers town stirring local leadership. Harvey S Homberger of Boonsboro enters the circuit court race with White universal backing, aiming against incumbent Baker, George T Prather and Ray Fene. Democrats renominate Chief Judge Boyd.
The Wantington Post reports a tight primary race between the organization and insurgent forces for Prince George county nominations. Key contests include Kent district where Judge John Chen leads opposing factions and Marlboro where Dr Leo Griffith seeks county clerk delegates. The county committee plans a Marlboro meeting to canvass votes and set delegates for the county convention.
A 11 year old son of Dawid Murphy shot his mother at Duckwalls Schoolhouse near Washington Port Berkeley Springs. In the hurry to answer a call the gun discharged through a doorway as Mrs Murphy stood on the porch a few feet away. The mother died shortly after the accident.
In a rapid, hard fought Brooklyn vs Baltimore match, Jones dominated early rounds but Britt rallied in mid bout. In the 14th round Jones pressed forward and after prolonged exchange Britt fell, leading the referee to disqualify the Brooklyn boxer for an alleged foul, claiming Britt was struck unfairly.
In a Lake Eile circuit card Mercy Me A Surprise captured the 719 pace on a showery afternoon. Favorites Contractor and Black Dad Were blocked by tight racing as the tote paid out in a brisk field with Bklddod taking a second heat and Hlejnytul Chimea placing second.
Local Republican leaders in Virginia announce A. P. ie Fesple of Tazewell County to be nominated by acclamation at the state convention next week in Newport News. Despite possible resistance from Mr. Gillerple, leaders believe he offers the strongest bid against the Democrats. Armigements for the convention near completion as Suffolk delegates elect fifteen to Newport News, adopt resolutions endorsing Chairman Slomp, and organize committees in a rapid session.
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore July. Lawyers for both sides deny any settlement meeting to persuade Mrs Brown to drop the suit for divorce and alimony against ex Governor Frank Brown and his son. Former Gov Brown has until August 9 to answer a $10000 claim of alienation of his wife's affections. The divorce papers are with examiner A D Sappington for testimony expected to sever the marriage.
July 3 Wheeling West Virginia report details the death of a 45 year old farmer Stephen Jackson's young son in Wetzel County. While the mother milked, the boy grabbed the cow by the tail and tangled his hand in its hair. The cow bolted dragging the child about a mile before stopping. The brain injury was fatal.
Advance in prices in ig textiles and imports, with large shipments expected before new tariff law. New York reports rising steel and dry goods activity, firming prices and cautious production, while traders await the impact of impending trade measures.
The week reports higher exports of cotton goods this year but lower demand for certain goods. Shoe trade shows scattered orders, with overall business activity muted. Despite quiet trade, prospects remain favorable with rising traffic and cautious optimism for the sector.
Chicago July 23 detectives report grand jury indictments in a west side graft case. Jeremiah Griffin a protection money collector for dive keepers gamblers and cocaine sellers is charged in eight counts with alleged theft of around 150000. Louie Frank schoolkeeper and nun licent, and Michael Heltler known as Mike the Pike face charges over levies from resorts. One witness says protection prices rose from 20 to 40 monthly forcing business closure.
Fragmentary OCR yields a chaotic court scene: equity cases before Justice Wright include many planks from Mr Justice Wrights calendar, with mentions of parties such as Tepper & Guenel, Anderton, Sax, Brashear, and others. The record also notes absolute divorce granted, guardians appointed, probate actions, and a stock listing discussion tied to New York and Paris exchanges with remarks by Paul Morton.
Real estate transfer list items show numerous parcels in Northwest and Northeast Washington. Transactions name Henry C. Lonmnockar, Willem H Walker, Henry F Aus, and others involving properties on Fourth Street, Seventh Street, and Columbia Heights with squares and lots specified. Owners and buyers include William M Walker, Charles Horsog, and Grantors like Mildred Dix and Charlen e ere, reflecting broad activity across multiple wards and avenues.
A long list of deeds records deeds of trust securing various loans on parcels across multiple city blocks including Manor Park Pleasant Plains Mount Pleasant and surrounding squares. Notable lenders include CT Drinkerho Norton M Litite and International Prominent Building Association with interest rates ranging from 4 to 6 percent and terms from one to three years. Names such as Mary J Broadus Samuel T Karta and Chelsea appear among grantors, with parcels described by lots and squares and multiple trust arrangements noted.
Special to The Washington Post Cape Charles Virginia January 2 Robert St John colored was shot and killed by Frank Wilkins owner of a restaurant late last evening. The negro hiding beneath a counter sprang at him and struck him with a club causing head injuries. Wilkins retrieved a revolver from a drawer and shot the assailant in the right breast, killing him instantly. Wilkins suffered facial and scalp injuries during the attack.
Special to The Washington Fest Spencer North Carolina July After being whirled around a long shaft in the Southern Railway shop WH Brown employee is dashed to the ground sixteen feet and believed fatally injured He was carried to a hospital unconscious clothing torn from his body He is a man of about dia Carmody ca st
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