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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
41
The report highlights Rete Mp and Pisys Zienap among horses in heavy track conditions. Red Walker’s entry is not a Mudlark, while Pinestd Needipe-Hedwell claims three races with Nadeu and Tony Faust noted on Joe Rose’s winning day.
Race card excerpts reveal Empire City winners Zacatecas and Nadzu with odds in multiple events, along with Fort Erie outcomes including Gallant Pirate and Fourth race status. The narrative weaves through complete and declared results, with substantial wagering figures and notes on a cancelled or deferred race.
Unclear readable fragments show place names and items like Fort, Lancaster, Star, Tetra, and Misr. The text includes scattered words about weather, categories, and potential events but lacks coherent facts or dates to form a proper summary.
A fragmented racing note describes August Bel Yor winning a distance race of 5 furlongs, with Mimprles Pennington second and Laspedes third. Wall Done Black took second place in a 10 furlong event, followed by Telatrix in third. Lisarpool ran a 1500 length handicap with Al rismry Dean Swift finishing second and others in places. Belmont feature saw a 6 furlong handicap won by Caden Got Galleot with Keenes Wamba in the field as eight horses started.
Weights for the $5,000 Saratoga Handicap are announced with King James the top choice at 19 pounds. Fritzherbert receives 12½ pounds, Celt 15, and Mt Keene’s Celt faces scrutiny for possible barrier assignment. Rumors of a legislative ban on 2-year-olds before August 1 are dismissed by horsemen while politicians doubt any bill passing.
Fifth round in singles completed as Little and Larned of New York meet Dabney and Niles of Benton for the championship. Inman of New York defeated Hithep of Bantou in straight sets as weather affected semifinals.
Detroit July 23 report notes sale of pitcher Pitcher Burchell from the Boston American League team to Buffalo. Terms not disclosed. Burchell to report to Buffalo soon. The article also lists a long racing card with numerous entries and odds.
Washington county Republicans debate a fourth judicial district race as Rep G A Pearre visits Hagerstown ahead of the primaries. Harvey S Homberger of Boonsboro enters the circuit court race backed by White interests, challenging Harry E Baker and others. Democrats renominate Chief Judge Boyd with no opposition. Wagaman backs the GOP ticket in the convention.
A tense race forms as organization forces and insurgents clash over nominations for state senate and county clerks. Key districts including Kent and Marlboro stage contested primaries with candidates like Dr Leo Griffith and Commissioner Willam F Hotful vying for delegate support. The county committee plans a Marlboro meeting near Tuesday to set delegates for the Thursday convention, amid disputes over ten pledged delegates and independent challenges by Robert Mail and Judge John Chen Sherif.
A 1 year old boy accidentally shot his mother Dawid Co Murpie near the knee as she hurried to answer the door at Duckwalls School. The gun fired through the doorway striking Mrs Murphy who died shortly after. The incident occurred yesterday and is under local inquiry.
The Brooklyn boxer Jones dominated early rounds against Young Britt of Baltimore, delivering hard lefts and body shots. In round fourteen Jones pressed the attack and was disqualified for an alleged foul after Britt appeared hurt.
Horse racing results from the Lake Eile circuit feature Mercy Me A Surprise winning the 719 pace on a testing afternoon card. Favorites Contractor and Black Dad Were lack margin, with tense heats and notable placings across the events.
Local Republican leaders in Suffolk and Nansemond County announce A. P. Fesple of Tazewell County will be nominated by acclamation for Virginia governor at the State Republican convention in Newport News next week. They expect GilLerple to stay out, yet consolidation could force his nomination, aiming to surge against the Democrat. Fifteen Nansemond delegates chosen, resolutions backing Chairman Slomp adopted, committees appointed in swift proceedings as preparations continue for the convention.
Baltimore July report says neither former governor nor his son will settle to induce Mrs Frank Brown to drop divorce and alimony suit. Counsel deny any meeting. Brown must answer by August 9 admitting, denying or with formal reply. Papers in suit against Frank Brown are with examiner A D Sappington for testimony to sever the marriage.
July 3 report from Wheeling West Virginia: a 4?5 year old boy, son of Stephen Jackson, a Wileyville farmer, was killed while his mother milked a cow. The child grabbed the cow by the tail, became entangled, and as the animal bolted dragged him for about a mile. The mother stopped the animal to find the boy had sustained fatal brain injuries.
R G Dun & Co reports growing business confidence as advance in prices fuels expectations of higher steel and textile demand. Despite conservatism in buying for the distant fair, production costs rise and imports surge as firms brace for tariff law changes and aim to move large volumes before restrictions take effect.
Reported rise in exports of cotton goods this year outpacing last year, with warnings of reduced demand for shoes and textiles. Trade remains quiet with scarce new business, yet prospects stay cautious as shipments and prices show mixed signals amid weekly U S and Canada exports data and early July market activity.
Chicago July 23 detectives report grand jury indictments against Jeremiah Griffin a detective accused of collecting protection money from dive keepers gamblers and cocaine sellers Griffin allegedly diverted about 150000 to himself while earning up to 3000 monthly Also named Louie Frank a schoolkeeper and petty officer and Mike the Pike Heltler for collecting protection in the Levee district with rising rates forcing some out of business
Disjointed court entries list multiple cases with plaintiffs and defendants, attorney teams, and rulings. Notable items include probate and equity court actions under Justice Wright, custody and guardianship appointments, divorce proceedings, and a major note on United States Steel stock listing discussions in Paris linked to French exchanges. The document combines civil actions, notices, and personnel updates across various courts and agencies.
A dense list of property transfers across multiple Washington DC blocks including Northwest streets from Fourth Street to M Street and Northeast corridors around Maryland Avenue and Anacostia. Notable entries include Henry Walker and Willem H Walker conveyances, Largent-Gaerre F Tylen to Divraht, and several parcels in blocks 100 to 410 with purchasers like Andrew Sf and Benjamin W Held.
Multiple deed notices record trusts and secured debts across blocks and squares in Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Plains, and North Liberty areas. Names include Charles Miller, Francie Bilduendon, Henry Leighton, Samuel Karta, Chelsea Edwards, William Pollard, and John Nolan among others, with properties described by square numbers and lot details and interest rates ranging from 4 to 6 percent annually, with terms about 1 to 9 years and semiannual payments.
Special to The Washington Peat Cape Charles Virginia January 2. Robert St John colored was killed last night by Frank Wilkins owner of a restaurant. The negro hiding beneath a counter struck Wilkins with a club and battered him about the head. Wilkins, after being battered, retrieved a revolver and shot the intruder in the right breast, killing him instantly. Wilkins was confined to his home with facial scalp wounds and other injuries from the attack.
Special to The Washington Fest Spencer North Carolina July After being whirled many times around a long shaft in the Southern Railway shops WH Brown an employee was dashed to the ground 16 feet below and is believed fatally injured He was carried to a hospital unconscious The force tore every particle of clothing from his body He is 58 years of age and a? local details incomplete
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