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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
41
Bethe Langdon takes the Baltimore Steeplechase from BelDemo amid heavy going and a late rider slip. The day’s racing was disrupted by weather, with sulky behavior from horses and uncertain track conditions. Sugar Pine’s poor showing contrasted Langdon’s risky ride and a dramatic finish.
Feature results show Dan De Noytes defeating The Wrestler 3 to 1 with Gockcure and Bettie Landen sharing notable wins as Jamaica and Louisville meet standout entries like Monfort and Arasee. Final totals include Polly Prim and Bank Holiday among horses with varied margins and placements.
Burtischell began scratching the horse, then won with Lurid in the fifth race after a prior $200 offer. No buyer accepted. Lurid ran in Mrs Livingston's colors, the breeder and owner. Three year old Superstition’s owners rejected a $2000 bid this afternoon. Mathews stable horses in hiding Park View Bellwethir Nas turtrt shipped to New York. Indian Murderer owned by J & Tyee of Washington to Belmont Fort for schooling. Tidn dur we heed at Bow Un. Snock ms to be sent to Mr olyrees sub fim it Eorest Lodge BIW. Lain aS training. Mr fare 4 horses. New York horsemen Willow Lome a man of Moo Trees steruny.
Arasee a son of Blues driven by a stable boy captured the Columbus Stakes for three year olds one mile and a sixteenth at Jamaica. Castlewood faded from 4 to 5 favorite as Elkhorn colt failed to show usual speed, finishing four lengths back. Jockeys and bidders faced a chaotic card with multiple races and unruly earlier efforts.
A controversial fifth race at Jumilee ended with Cary, a live longshot, winning amid heavy backing by Deppeler’s stable connections and aggressive betting from John J Ryan’s network. The day featured shifts in odds as Jane Swift and Grimaldi moved with the crowd, while Opal and Occidental failed to meet expectations in a volatile turf card.
Heavy rain blurs Churchill Downs as Polly Prim, the favorite, wins the mile handicap amid crowding by The Links and Carthage. Bank Holiday captures the steeplechase while several horses fall with no serious injuries. Race-by-race results list payouts and placings for four furlongs to a one and one sixteenth miles card.
Entries cover multiple races with numerous horses and odds. Notable names include Crystal Maid, Charbotee Flam, Vrs Cowall, Irene Jackson, Real Rogue, Duke of Orleans, Margle Dips, and Calera. Distances span four furlongs to one mile with prices and weights noted for each horse.
Fragmentary OCR item lists names and terms such as Pimiico Hiwkwing Sig Taboo Halldou Helen Shea Title Lighter Wise Marzon William Pean Yama Chiisty Tanekwant Fase Blackburn Cooney bk Prowler Falsener Canna Listerine Jhvoile THinghast Ortote Oakland Hoyal Rogue Mandarin Old Sattler Celera Middle Tell of Tras Wuerzberwer Humero Veep Crilig The Mist Fred Bent lel Sutton Wronaky Jollie I Dacuma Timothy Wen Adena
Claims by users like Miss Mary Armstrong that Dr Miles Pain Pills relieve rheumatic pains and nervousness quickly. Promote as calming nerves aiding sleep and chronic suffering, with a money back guarantee on first package. Sold by druggists, not in bulk. Miles Medical Co. Etkivart Ind.
A speech at Gallaudet College afternoon exercises announced honorary degrees to four leading educators of the deaf and dumb in recognition of their work in arts sciences and philosophy. Dr David Hillhouse Buel urged steadfast respect for authority and law amid rising unrest on campuses while stage selections and sign language proceedings highlighted the ceremony.
The Attorney General, with Treasury approval, sets new rules for branding distilled spirits effective July 1. Distilled spirits drawn from receiving cisterns will be classified as high wines alcohol or spirits and must be marked or branded on the stamp head accordingly.
Harry L Holmes alias Ducky faces a Monday trial for first degree murder in the killing of Mrs Mary Handlton at 123 Duncan Street Northeast on November 26 1907. He was arrested in Baltimore shortly after the crime. The defense seeks insanity and witnesses to show a head injury at age fifteen. The prosecution prepares to counter the evidence.
New York May 6 The board of review of the National Trotting Association granted a temporary reinstatement to D W Cummins of Shelby Ohio expelled in 1903 for complicity in a case involving the horse Dan Hughes raced at Warren Ohio Officials opposed 1962 reinstatement under the name Dick M Hia The board restated H B Throop James R Mahaffey and H P James A P Spreckels resignation accepted Jacob Erratt elected to vacant Pacific district post W H Cocher re elected secretary and J J Powers treasurer
Edward Hugh Martin, a New York City police department officer and West Point graduate, is arrested in Portland on charges of murdering pawnbroker Nathan Wolff. His estranged wife Grithn, formerly nurse in Syracuse, testified to his guilt while detailing his past marriage to Gussie McKee, known as the Pool Room Queen, and his later moves to Oregon and Portland for a medical course. The victim was found shot in the neck and beaten, stock guarded by a robbery, with bloodstains and a bloody shirt tied to Martin, who had frequent pawnshop visits and a history of financial and military troubles. The case ties to Martin’s war wounds and alleged mental decline.
In Jenrgetown a car thought the other motor was about to start and threw the cover on the vehicle. The crash followed as tensions escalated and a collision occurred amid loose handling and confusion.
Two street cars collided near the intersection of Pennsylvania and New York avenues about 9 AM yesterday. No passengers were injured though both cars suffered substantial damage. One Georgetown car was being moved to the repair shops along the Fourteenth Street line. A Fourteenth Street car stood on the switch at the corner as the motorman faced the incident.
A fragmented OCR listing numerous individuals linked to hotels and places across Baltimore Philadelphia Arlington New York and other locales. Names include William, Jordan, James, Thomas, and various spouses and relatives with scattered city affiliations and affiliations to hotels or rooms.
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