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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
27
Mountain holds a slight lead early then roles to surge past in the stretch to win by a length. Doyle’s mount finishes close behind as the pair contends in a mild finish at the track.
The page lists multiple horse names and results across Brighton Beach and Fort Erie events. Key entries include Garner, Nimbes, Jimmy Lane, Doyle, Flavany, Kena, Swain, Eastman, Bur, Lava, Geren, and Krein among others. The text appears as a fragmented race result summary with numerous race identifiers and placements.
Charlie Eastman, the Heimer sprinter owned by Ed Gardner, returned to form by romping to victory in the third race at Fort Erie Monday. He led early, stretched away in the stretch, and beat a field that included Zo0d and others, marking a strong comeback performance.
A chaotic scene at Empire City track with a fifth race halted as riders Doyt and J Hennessy were knocked unconscious. The meet featured weather fast, large attendance, and a program of postponed races to follow. Report cites Amundsen and other stewards managing the day as incidents and safety concerns dominated the event.
Baron Grattan comes from behind to win the free for all pace at Grosse Pointe track in a fast mile heat ahead of Angus Pointer. The event includes multiple heats and prizes, with Lilian R and Tempus Fugil among notable performances in the trotting and pacing trials.
Dramatic police court episode ends with a nine year old Anna von Pier as suspect, while Armenian tailor Peter Daglian is hauled away after a struggle amid a crowd. Brother John von Pier assaults Daglian as officers restore order. Daglian arrested on alleged assault in Braker English exchange.
Hamar K Golivia, superintendent of the Government Printing Office building, suspended by Public Printer Stillings, likely to be reinstated within a few days. Details of the suspension and the proposed office rules remain undisclosed, though officials indicate reinstatement if he agrees to abide by certain unspecified rules. A disagreement over enforcing these rules sparked the suspension.
A chaotic tale mentions Albi for man in Petersburg Virginia awaiting trial for alleged assault on J E Grimstead. Buckley friends claim he was in Washington at the time and may testify in September. Also notes a Chinaman laundering business and a policeman catching tampering in a laundry.
Matt Winn selects Lyman Davis as secretary and William Shelly as associate judge for the Empire City Trotting Club August meeting. Western men from Lou Vigil are considered for the starter role. the club proceeds with plans and a racing program to be announced after submission to the Jockey Club.
Derby winner Orby, a five or six year old colt, was beaten today in the Atlantic Stakes. Linacre took the lead by a head over Barlalon with Eastern close behind, in a tight race with only four starters. Orby, hot favorite at 7 to 4, finished fourth after a strong bid in the stretch.
Sporting comment by J B Grileo surveys Elberfeld controversy with Washington, race for American League pennant, Connie Mack’s favored team, Nelson vs Britton hype, and East West jockey standings with Joltman’s Empire City prospects.
Chicago reports a unknown assailant threw a stoppered bomb at the residence of Mont Tennos, alleged gambling house operator. A prior night another blast hit a saloon run by ex State Senator John F. Maffey. No injuries likely, blasts amid gang conflict.
The Immigration service Information Bureau reports a wide nationwide call for both skilled and unskilled labor. Circulars to governors revealed strong need for workers in New York, Oregon, Georgia, Louisiana, and other states, with promises of land, homes, and wages as inducements to immigrants. Married or single, all who want to work are sought to fill farm and industrial positions nationwide.
Spinola, Paterson New Jersey, July, two women linked to the New York Americans, Mrs Martin and Mrs Chase, were arrested on charges of attempting to cremate an infant daughter’s body. Ada Monroe saw the women building a fire, leading to discovery in a bonfire. A pasteboard box containing the infant’s remains was found. Mrs Martin confessed at court that the baby was stillborn after an operation. Mrs Chase charged as accomplice. both released on bail.
Two men Dr Bucker and George Elliott, an NYC actor, were found unconscious atop the Twentieth Century Limited as it neared Cleveland after riding from Buffalo. They climbed out during departure, clung to a guard rail, and were revived by a Lakeshore Railway employee. They said they were broke and trying to beat their way to Chicago. Both were well dressed.
Evangelist William Gurday of Chicago returned to his location and played for Winona Lake Academy against Syracuse Evangelist Sunday. He batted in the second inning, hit a ball to right field for a single, and later made a running catch. Winona Lake Academy won the game.
VELEGRAPHERS AT BEACH Washington Jocal of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America held an annual excursion to Chempeake Beach yesterday. A baseball game highlighted the afternoon's sports followed by aquatic events and a feast with vocal and instrumental music. National Vice President Beattle and local President Stoves spoke to a warmly received audience. Patrick Gastel delivered a monologue, Asleep at the Ea.
A denser legal ledger notes various court actions across multiple courts including Equity Court No Yair susteo, Probate Court, Bankruptcy Court, and District Court. Entries name parties such as Hemphill, Doherty, Becker, Lengier, and Anderson, with appearances, rules to show cause, returns, probate orders, and notices. It lists attorney firms and docket numbers, dates like July 3 and July 5, and references to stock, removal of exdition, and testamentary orders in a rapid mix of cases and filings across jurisdictions.
A chaotic OCR shows multiple transfers including Forester 19 block 14 1100 Ingleside and various tracts around Park, Square 10, and Mount Pleasant with numerous buyers and sellers such as Wishana Mi Sorveth, Ermest K Braddock, and Michael Conuce. The listings mention blocks, squares, and streets with parcel details, indicating a dense property record page.
A dense OCR plagued notice compiles deeds of trust, property liens, and assorted municipal matters. It names multiple individuals and firms across streets and avenues, detailing loans, security agreements, and property stakes with varied dates and monetary amounts, reflecting a chaotic but official record of land transactions and encumbrances.
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