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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
8
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a wondrous remedy for cures of cula burns and wounds with nationwide druggist availability, urging readers to purchase from Ali druggists and other outlets.
A historic report recounts an elderly Black man named Andrew Calfax jailed for vagrancy who pleads his strength and past as a plantation worker. A sergeant releases him after a tense exchange, with Andrew later found a job and living out his remaining years dreaming of Georgia cotton days.
At a UNC meeting the faculty athletic advisory committee ruled catcher W D James off the team for having received compensation for athletic services. The decision sparked student protests but was upheld, forcing the team to find a new catcher as Sitton district pitcher may miss spring play due to illness and Hall recovers from a sprained ankle.
In Cumatene Pennsylvania on March 11 a man about twenty years old entered the First National Bank at Salem and demanded money while showing a small bottle. Cashier Charles Sr Hempstead drew his revolver, the robber fled claiming he would see him again. Constable Allman pursued but the suspect escaped and remains unidentified.
Washington racing notes show Lord of the Vale with 18 pound impost leading the Bernimg Handicap at six furlongs. Adbell rated 130, Vendor 312, weights set by Handicapper Murphy as Benning prep draws hundreds. steeplechase course opens today with 130+ jumpers, Jockey Club figures and roster highlighted.
The Hot Springs Jockey Club owner of Essex Park asks the American Turf Association to release Essex Park from spring meeting dates. The writt en communication cites obstacles to the meeting and concerns the club’s operations. Also notes electric bitters claims as stomach liver kidney remedy. 5 cents, at all druggists.
Allegations claim the Oaklawn Jockey Club, tied to the Western Jockey Club, violated an agreement and that current conditions would prevent holding two meetings in the same city, raising questions about feasibility and compliance.
A $1,000,000 future book plan is announced by Mirch B J Weiler Co and partners. The venture targets the Brocklyn Suburban and Brighton meetings with headquarters and offices to be in Cincinnati Ohio.
A crowded racing card at the fair grounds features numerous entries including Pinaticket Sartaparilla Muflina and Disobedient Hildreth Polly Prim Jana J Whorler Arxbo RF Williama Sonoma Belle Eatol City Park Dan Bradley Lion Larry De Goldbearer Merenl Nutwood John Owens Pirate Flying Raincloud Monet Rickey Bertha 3 Adate Ann IMM Tortry Bon Mot Colonel White Freg Booler Vegonia Kora Trendy Hot Springs Darrington Little Gregg Wisecere San Arto Willeos Nigsa Ora Viva Major Johnson W G Willams The Saracen Sealplock Biter Hand Invasion Dresten Tyrollna Anadarco Charlie Thompson Harmakis Aloe ascot Fair Atene Swagger Carrick Dalley Gondotus San Lutian Hagerdon Boundly El Bernardo Firm Foot Its Cabin Bilestul The Huguenot Potrero Grand Haachua Frecatas Ethylene Durbar Pacifico Rodolfo Oakland Woolen Dainty Morsel Crace Peggy O Neal Golden Sunrise The Lady Rohesta Massado Cerro Santo Ed Lubur Judge Bantam Diste Led Supreme Court Nine Spot Recraft Chief Wittman Eldinere Spring Law.
President Haager and Secretary Smithers finalize the national tournament plan to run March 17 in Louisville. Entries total 217 firemen teams 68 two man teams and 881 individual bowlers with daily play from noon to midnight at the armory capable of 12 000 spectators. The opening ceremony decorates the hall in green and OLearys No 1 of Chicago wins first balls down the lane as the ten day event unfolds.
Western High School baseball renews focus after football and relay gaps. Captain Michael leads about twenty five candidates under Coach Sterne with a March 20 opener versus Columbia Stars. Key losses include 1905 seniors. battle for pitching and infield positions dominates as schedules mount with multiple local and regional schools.
Sixty days passed without Sebring explaining his signing of a Chicago contract and managing the Williamsport Club under national reserve. President Hermann announced harsh action likely, with possible lifetime ban and no appeal. Cleveland AL team arrives for spring training, while other clubs travel through Atlanta and Grafton before the season. Community notice includes medical ad for Salt Rheum and Eczema cure.
Virginia welcomes the Washington baseball squad with Manager Stahl and Quirk arriving at Charlottesville Union Station. Notables include Tom Hughes Lave Cross Patten and Jones with Sudhoff Heydon and De Montreville joining soon. The first practice is set for 10 oclock tomorrow morning.
Mike Donlin's brother Joe signs with a Chicago City League club. Charley Farrell becomes Marlboro hotel proprietor. Iron Man McGinnity trains with McGraw in Memphis. Umpire Canahan released after Jack Sheridan stays for another season. Lew Drill builds a St Paul law practice over Detroit. Smke Shannon to captain St Louis Cardinals. Jack O'Connor to lead the Browns. Jack Doyle to manage Des Moines this season, replacing Herman Lone. Bobby Wallace praised for conditioning at St. Louis. O Loughlin returns from honeymoon to Rochester. vocal talents intact. If all who threatened to jump to outlaws joined, blacklisted circuit could yield twelve clubs. Harry Murch joins Boston Americans. towering first baseman from Maine. Chicago NL hosts finest team since Anson era, perhaps, brighter than last year. Donovan of Detroit suggests pitchers improve before batters. Apperious, ex-Georgetown, joins Montgomery Southern League. Connie Mack plans to recruit him for Athletics. St Louis Browns camp notes say Nordyke leads over Tom Jones. Jones may move to Dick Padden’s St Paul. Clarke Griffith keeps Ed Shever from minors. Shever signed after South stint. Cincinnati fans eye Highlanders as Hahn faces New York, amid questions of NL performance.
Chicago Y M C A captured the meet last night at the Cincinnati Armory under the Amateur Athletic Union sanction. Close finishes marked events including a two mile duel between A H Yaigh and E R Harlow with a later runoff planned in Chicago. Archie Helen of Milwaukee A C won the sixty yard dash, while B Larson of Chicago Y M C A protested a six inch win. The protest will proceed before the A A U.
The illustration highlights a swagger Spring Overcoat with back lines, deep vent, flared skirt, and pressed seams. Broad, beautifully shaped shoulders and a narrow diagonal gray worsted fabric convey tone and conservative refinement for discerning dressers.
Leiberhaudgell Company operates a complete clothing and footwear store at Pa Ave and 9th Street, offering men’s and women’s wear, accessories, and seasonal fashions with in-store services.
Special to The Washington Post reports Terry McGovern appears slower in pace as he nears his match with Battling Nelson. Despite a lack of peak speed, experts note his power remains and his wind is near perfect though nasal injury causes occasional breathing strain.
Jimmy Britt and Kid Herman agreed to a twenty round bout in Los Angeles within forty days with weigh in at 133 pounds. The date hinges on Herman’s arrival from Chicago and potential Burns-O’Brien scheduling. Forfeits will be posted this week as Britt deposits his stake. winner to meet Battling Nelson in early summer.
The Navy and War departments approved plans for three baseball games between the U S Naval Academy midshipmen and the cadets to be held in Annapolis in mid May. The arrangement follows official permission and outlines a series of competitive matches between the two academies.
The British steamer Baines Hawkins bound from Port Movien to Mulgrave with coal foundered in a violent storm in the Strait of Canso. The vessel sank with loss of life. the remainder of the crew were rescued after a desperate struggle.
Jefferson City March 11 condemned convicts Harry Vaughan George Ryan and Ed Raymond found guilty of murdering Prison Guard John Clay in the November 2 prison mutiny. Judge Martin ordered them hanged on April 2 in the state court.
Maron 1-Wilam Hammel, convicted of killing Filipo Totalano on Christmas Eve, was sentenced by Judge Brown to be electrocuted on the night of June 8. Hammel slashed Totalano’s throat with a razor after Totalano criticized his drinking.
Washington Post Bureau reports the Weems and Randall steamers will move from Reardon's wharf to new headquarters today. The old wharf will be abandoned for a new pier by Mutual Ice Company. Funeral notices follow, including Thomas Kelly of Alexandria and Mrs Isabella Brager, plus updates on Mrs Strauss and Walter Posey. A horse theft remains unresolved.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on March 1 heavy gusts tore Leo Stevens' balloon from moorings while Charles Levee's French craft survived to be repaired. The wind interruption canceled the international event with Stevens' new balloon valued at 1100 dollars and the slated Aero Club trial spoiled.
Is Leaning into a Cuban tax dispute American residents on the Isle of Pines pass resolutions to pay the $0 fine imposed on A W Moerke the Columbia postmaster for challenging the Cuban tax authority and for sending funds to New York to aid Senator Morgan’s Isle of Pines effort Dryden Fulton another American linked to the census on the isle is jailed for lacking Cuban permission.
Spokane Washington March 11 Jay P Graves paid 77000 for the Columbia River falls at Kettle Falls Washington seventy five miles north of Spokane The river here could yield 100000 horsepower at low water with the falls ranking among the largest in the nation except Niagara and Shoshone Falls Graves plans an immense generating plant to power Inland Empire railway lines radiating from Spokane and to serve mines and smelters in British Columbia's boundary district
Edward Rosewater publisher of the Omaha Bee sails to Rome as a delegate to the International Postal Congress. He departs New York March 13, travels via Paris with Capt. N. M. Brooks of Washington and is accompanied by Mrs. Rosewater, Miss Rosewater, and Mrs Nellis Knit.
In this early 1900s ad a reader is urged that short breath on exertion signals weak heart action. It promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a safe remedy to strengthen the heart and nerves. Testimonials claim recovery from heart enlargement and promise money back if the bottle does not help.
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