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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

27

Dandelion’s Fast Run Leads to Mile Victory on Hudson

Grews primed for big racer on Hudson Colin and Gelt on injured list as Dandelion wins the mile in 1 37 with 131 pounds. Miller rides strong to the finish while Jack Atkin leads at the stretch. Jimmy Lare captures a steeplechase for gentlemen riders. Madden Wing with Connaught Ranger in a new dash.

Grews Hudson Colin Gelt Jack Atkin Leaven Jimmy Lare John Madden Wing Connaught Ranger

The Winners. the races

Police Magistrate Tighe discharged two men arrested in a house behind the back stretch on Lindsay while watching the races through a telescope and relaying information by telephone to Paterson and the West. Insufficient evidence led to their release.

Tighe Linsday Paterson West

Jason Captures Feature at Latoma Steeplechase Handicap

Jason wins Latoma feature in a drive. The second event shows Masel Heny winning two year old maidens, with Maher Henry and a long list of runners including Happy Kets and Lead Uo Tree. Jockeys Regan and others ride in a crowded Latoma Race Meeting with several stakes and purses noted.

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Howard Batted Hard as Ports hopefall in game notes

In Washington Post clipping era prose, Howard's batting prowess is noted amid a muddled box of lines about Portsworth and Richmond. The report mentions Hochmani, Heusard, and Scarce, with scattered details on pitching, fielding, and a late game series context, framed by a fragile narrative of a 6 to 1 finish and postgame reactions.

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Eynon Reaches Semifinal In Washington Golf Tourney

E B Eynon of the Columbia Golf Club Washington advances to the semifinal round of the WaIl Hingler Cup after beating Tyler at Wilmington Country Club by four and meeting Robert Wier in the next match. J W Frick defeats W A Tyson in the second round to set up a Wier-Wynter semifinal pairing with Wilming ton.

Wier J. W Frick Tyson Spc Nston Post Wilmington Eynon Colmbia Golf Club Washington Amnaab Calry Club Aganst oLtyior Wilmington Robert Wier Wilmington Country Club Ihe Baltimore Tysen J Richarison Wilmingtor Country Club Bradlu Clemente Mevon Boston Easton Longwood Cricket Club Longwood

Harlow Wins Match in Open Shoot Off at Columbus

In a tense shoot off for the American Handicap at Columbus, Harlow of Ohio defeats Woolford Henderson of Kentucky and others. Harlow lands 18 kills of 20 against rivals for the tie breaker in clear, cool conditions.

Columbus Ghia Lee Woolford Henderson Kentucky Dred Harlow Ohio

Shaughnessy Released to Reading Tri State League

Manager Connie Mack of the Athletics announced the release of outfielder Shaughnessy formerly of the Washington Union League club to the Reading Tri State League. Pitcher Rouse also released to the Harriburs club of the same organization. Fredericksburg defeated Olympia of Richmond 5 to 4 with Manwig and Barr, Lewis and Jennings supplying the batteries.

Shaughnessy Washington Post Philadelphia Connie Mack Athletics Washington Union Fredericksburg Frederickeburg Olympia Richmond Manwig Barr Lewis Jennings

Colleges Eye Intercollegiate Eights Upset At Hudson Regatta

Syracuse Columbia and Pennsylvania enter as favorites for the intercollegiate races on the Hudson with Columbia favored in the varsity eight and four event. Ithacans finish second in the four as Wisconsin and Cornell trail. Penn faces odds shifts after winning the substitutes race. A broken shell delays Syracuse prep while weather curbs practice ahead of tomorrow’s two and four mile races.

Columbia Positiqa Claas P Jordan Baty M Keator Ye Saunders Renshaw Jd Ryan Oty Starbuck Bal Bay Winslow Cox Gorneil Varsity Claes Hal Wat Max Smith WoStone Bare E. A Clarke Backus Stevens Jouk Horton Dagan Williams P Cow Olare Syracuse Varity Hight SHELL Dodge Townsend Rogers Hendrie Stomeker Nes Dean Stroie Westcott Oxawain Wisconsin Witte Con Thentyer R Takisch J Ryan Hudson River Coumbia Pennsylvania Syracuse Carne Gentlemens lPennsylvania Boathouse Cornell Pfennsylvania West Shoe Columba Cornell Pennylvina Levi Gornell Pennsylvani Slensennelder Hamann Houser Clapp Lafferty Smith Pennsylvantt Howard Tharry Poughkeepsie Uoth Maton Colson Courtne Courtney Sara Tus Ithaca Columbu West Shore Pennsyi Poughkeepsia Bridge Crum Elbow Syracuse Varetty

Roosevelt Orders Tear Down Sixth Street Station Prompting Museum Plan Change

Washington dispatch describes President Roosevelt ordering the old Sixth Street Station torn down to be stored as a warehouse for foreign exhibits bound for the International Congress on Tuberculosis. Officials scramble to rearrange plans as the new National Museum building remains unfinished and unable to house gifts from dozens of nations. Delegates from Canada Newfoundland Spain France Britain and others notify Dr Julian of designated representatives and exhibit particulars as preparations push ahead with seven congress sections and evening lectures.

Sixth Street National Museum International Congress On Gtuglve Washington Tarsgn Nations WU Congress Jonn S Tulton Itrom America Amerean Wastington Main Street Presdent Roosevelt Julian Newfoundland Brehn St Johnspain Camilo Colleja Maurice Vignon Nice Louis Lan Ioury

Roads in Condition Push For Highway Upgrades

Post Office Department promotes rural free delivery limits to road upkeep. Clerks warn highway officials that rural machinery will not operate on poorly maintained roads. Reports show increased effort to reconstruct and repair highways across districts.

Post Office Department

Murder Report Not Verified In Negros Island Philippines

No confirmation has been received by the Bureau of Insular Affairs on the murder of Hid Fveret of the Philippine forestry commission and Tilden R Wakely a school teacher while crossing Negros Island. The bureau conveyed the governor general at Manila Thursday regarding the report and related industries.

Bureau of Insular Affairs H Id Fveret Philppine Forestry Commision Tilden R Wakely Negros Island Philippines Manila

Law son, Union League founder, bankrupted in district court

Albert W Lawson was adjudged a voluntary bankrupt in the Federal District Court. Assets listed at 141 against liabilities of 840,596. Promissory notes and stock repurchase guarantee form major liabilities. Bankruptcy referee Edward F Hoffman appointed to oversee affairs. Ground improvements and rents noted. several sums owed to local and national grounds. Forgery charge looms for ex-marine Charles Knutson. Police seek Kirby Pfeiffer, 20, reported missing, described as crippled.

Washington Post Philadelphia Albert W. Lawson Defut Union Jeagie D Jylan Union League Phladelphia Union League Marne Charles Knutson United States Marine Corps George Lf Valentine Knutson

Recommends New Building For Fireproof Threatened Structure

An assessment finds the old Government Building structurally sound but unsafe, urging replacement with a fireproof design. Bromwell supports the plan, citing fire risks and loss of valuables, while experts note overloaded floors and dangerous egress. Public printing authority to supervise disposal and siting of the new facility is anticipated.

Theft of Necklace Reported and Embezzling Charge Filed

Police report a theft of a gold necklace valued at three dollars from an apartment on G Street Northwest. Suspect details and a separate embezzlement case against Samuel A Herman in the Royal Insurance Company are noted, with a grand jury action pending. Funeral services for George Randal were held at his home with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery.

O& Snock Cental Yice Samuel A Herman Bs Th Royal Insurance Comepany Kimball Robert Johnson George Randal Twentieth Street Alpert Evans Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Rock Creek Cemetery

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