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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
16
Pink Star led early but Zal closed with a wide rally in muddy conditions. In the stretch Pink Star fought to hold the lead while Minder separated from the rest, grabbing the finish by a whisker ahead of the field with a six length margin at the wire.
Louisville May 6 Pink Star, the longest priced horse in the field, won the 33rd Kentucky Derby by two lengths over Zal on a track nearly fetlock deep in mud. Ovelando finished third as Red Gauntlet faded to fourth amid a scratched lineup. Jockey Minder guided Pink Star from a late drive to overtake leaders with a strong stretch bid. The race halted in a time of 2 12 3 5, the slowest in Derby history, with about 30,000 in attendance including Congressman Nicholas Longworth and wife. The field was reduced to six after Arcite, Boxara, and Holdfast were withdrawn.
San Francisco on May 6 reported strong attendance at Oakland races despite a streetcar strike. Favorites won the first three events, with upsets elsewhere. In race four Yank struck a horse, Trojan collapsed and was destroyed. jockeys McLaughlin and Gilbert uninjured. Winners: Seiling, Dick Wilson, Silver Stocking, Edwin T Fryer, Sunmark, Aaron J. The meet featured notable entries such as Haerlves, Lettie Hicks, and The Mist among others.
Mrs. Caller confirms a daughter ran away and married last week. Mrs. Homer adds they and her husband walked back to Philadelphia the following morning, corroborating the report and indicating a sudden marriage outcome.
The National Athletic Club seeks games with teams averaging thirteen years. Addreas G. Prin ton, 1200 O street northwest. The Boundary State reorganized and wants to play all District teams averaging fifteen years. Address C Randall, 1719 Sixth street northwest. Fort Myer baseball team aims to arrange games with all first class teams in Washington and suburbs. Sergeant F. Dorcas, Troop F, Thirteenth Cavalry, Fort Myer, Va.
The Bethesda Citizens Association discussed a dog shelter nuisance with howling at night disturbing residents. The issue was referred to the law and order committee for action. S. D. Caldwell presided in his first meeting as president. Committee reports were approved and a thank you extended to the Washington Railway and Electric Company for improved car facilities. A committee was asked to address drainage and drainage indentations on the new Bethesda road mile recently macadamized.
Dr Lawrence F Flick detailed the vast scope of the 1906 World Tuberculosis Congress to be held in this city. The meeting will gather 30 foreign specialists and many Americans, with a three week schedule of scientific work, exhibits, and tours, funded by a $100000 donor drive for the scientific program.
In several cities in Europe and America debate grows over tuberculosis registration. Officials urge public support for mandatory reporting and disease control measures. Sessions discuss policy as Dr. Pigingston plans to speak at 2 30 this afternoon, slated for White House reception.
The Association of American Medical Colleges held its annual meeting in Raleigh with delegates from across the nation. Morning sessions featured papers on medical education and clinical instruction. Dr. George M. Kober presided amid lectures by Egbert Le Fevre William J Means and others. The executive session elected officers and debated amendments including a four year medical school requirement. Next year’s gathering will be in Cleveland.
The American Therapeutic Society held its eighth annual convention in Raleigh with morning and afternoon sessions. Dr. Louis Kolipinski read on old time rheumatic remedies while Dr. John Jake White discussed hypodermic chemical substances. Dr. Alexander McPhedran urged more observation in disease care. Afternoon papers covered kidney diseases and dyspepsia. Solis Cohen spoke on nonsurgical goitre treatment. About fifty members attended with more expected. Roosevelt will host a welcome at the White House before a Raleigh dinner to close the event.
The National Association of United States Pension Examining Surgeons opened its annual session at Georgetown Law School Hall. Papers read include Surgical Technique, Significance of Vertigo in Ear diseases, and Hernia as a Pensionable Disability. Roosevelt to host reception at White House. officers listed with multiple regional doctors.
Dr. Gustave Killian of Freiburg Germany visits Dr. Charles W. Richardson at 1817 Connecticut Ave NW to attend the Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons. Richardson hosts the Clinical Pathological Society gathering last night as the event unfolds in Washington society circles.
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson says spring seeding is backward but time remains to grow a full crop despite unseasonable cold. He notes Canadian Northwest conditions may hurt harvest but global wheat output will absorb any regional shortfall. In the U S Southwest and Northwest, reports of damage are exaggerated as warm spells and continued plowing promise a normal to strong spring wheat crop.
Max Doer ge sues Paul S Brown for 10000 damages after a jury verdict in Supreme Court. Doering claimed a white tomcat named Puck belonged to her and not Brown. Deering testified she had asked for the cat at Brown's Third Avenue bakery on December 6 and Brown had him arrested for theft. Brown argued the cat belonged to Mrs Ascher.
George Forrest, eighteen, was held in Police Court to answer before the grand jury for intercepting a check sent to Dr. E Ferneyhough, a veterinary in whose employ he worked. In default of a $500 bond he was jailed. The check, indorsed, was presented April 6 at Riggs National Bank. The teller sought verification, Forrest allegedly replied indorsement genuine, then fled. Detective Cox later captured him.
John Lovett, a longshoreman, is thought dead after a body with thirty one knife wounds is found in the Schuylkill. Relatives identify the corpse by a butterfly tattoo on the bald head, sparking rumors and a raid on a riverfront area to question eight friends. Lovett later appears at a South Street saloon, declaring he is alive and revealing he did not know he had a twin.
In Luzerne County Court eleven of thirteen Italians were found guilty after the sealed verdict was opened. Two defendants were acquitted. Convicts face two year penalties for the crime. prosecutors plan further trial on dynamiting and attempted killing charges.
Denver May 6 Senator Taylor quoted that a secret Colorado Springs conference with Elwood Maud and Mead announced royalties on water from or near Federal forest reserves used for power or manufacturing. Gifford Pinchot denied any secret plan and said charges have long been in force to protect watershed conservation.
New York State Board of Railroad Commissioners released findings on the Harlem branch crash of February 11. The inquiry attributed the wreck to a weak track condition and excessive speed on the curve, causing two deaths and fourteen injuries aboard the Brewster express.
In Duncan Indiana May 6 James Leftwich a wealthy cattleman and Democratic state senate candidate shot and killed T J Clark another wealthy cattleman at the courthouse entrance. Both were armed but Leftwich drew first.
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