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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

17

Question Mark Wins Upset at Belmont Park on Sloppy Track

Washington Poet, New York May 15 reports five favorites beaten in brisk wagering as Willam Lakeland's Question Mark wins the Baychester Stakes on a rain soaked Belmont Park track. Colonel Jack also shocks as an 8 to 1 winner in the handicap, with Golden Pearl and Renert Cooper among the placed horses.

New York Belmont Park Willam Lakeland AL J. Deers Golden Pearl AL Forsythe Renert Cooper al Lengis Cooper Ween Jeyrer Shreve Feroth Hanubay Uurman Colonel Jack T. T. Wilser Dros Alemeno Eblingan Lome Alstseuo Pred Cook Jax Renee Bo Tales Muir Nicol Pepper Pitch Bill Dal Hartford Latierarles Carey Apwart Iaie Iaie Ge Caimapl Jara, Rw i. Ata 8 Aul Its 2 Aed, Alethone, Dugan, Even Itn Seoyae Lawrence P. Deter TOONS Pratta Tog Gmccarraghn Hareaga U2 Idewenen Dota Eotard Manhattan Larouas Riouighs Geen Sean Rarully Tse Went Verbarten Semin Dore Gant Nice Straar

Defeat Proves Disastrous at Belmont Park Races

A chaotic day at Belmonte Park in New York on May 13 featured the Harchester Stakes and a mass of wagering activity. Backed by Carman, Bay enescer Pores and others faced sharp scrutiny as favorites fell and public wagers surged, while horses like Aletheno and Owl Jack drew attention for unpredictable runs amid trainer tensions and late race shifts.

New York Belmonte Park Mars Jack Joyner Montsamery Hatery Ian Mark Evel Mantaray James Bo Reese Merrdpol Eriers Superman Owl Jack Carman Bis- Ag Casman Fessaria Car Ian Onslaught Aletheno Dows Tes & Teevens Lawrenes Daley Aso Leeway Col Jack Alvthenn Dave Neel Bil Phiipns

Unclear Names in Listed Entities and Places

Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous proper nouns and titles such as Louisville Bervicene Ineta Pinion Lads Anne Bannerdale Financier Kercheval Pasadena Evelyn OJ Young entry Black Marr Altuda Anne McGee Advancing Ed Shuster Huck Thomas Castoun Stilaroix Oakland Lacerta Priare Frederick Miss Oficious Cabin Rearing Loré Fillgrane Dorado Early Tide St Francis Preen.

Louisville Bervicene Ineta Pinion Anne Bannerdale Kercheval Pasadena Evelyn Young Black Marr Altuda Anne McGee Ed Shuster Huck Thomas Toun Stilaroix Oakland Lacerta Priare Frederick Oficious Boght Basy Jehn Solus Doe Casne Clem Leratee Marster Loré Fillgrane Dorado St Francis Preen

Belmont Park Raced List of Bets and Entrants

A listing from Belmont Park shows multiple horses with odds and owners notation. Notable entries include Colonel Jack Notter Bred Str Martin at 3 to 1 and Belle Kinney Rettig at 13 to 5, along with Bayonet McKinney at 6 to 1 and Emma G Lycurgus at 3 to 1. The page enumerates numerous horses, bettors, and corresponding odds in a packed race-day card.

Belmont Park Jack Notter Str Martin McCarthy McKinney T. Koerner

Feature to M'Allister at Louisville Steeplechase Handicap

Edward Corrigan owns McAllister winner of the steeplechase handicap over the full course at Louisville Kentucky on May 15. Piller fell injuring jockey Hughes. King's Daughter posted a fast time in the third. Elizabeth Harwood tied the track record for four and a half furlongs. Weather clear, track fast. multiple races listed with winners and payouts.

Edward Corrigan Louisville Joulaville McAllister Piller Hughes King Elizabeth Harwood Silverado Warren Shaw Teddy Bear Lee Major Lawrence I Heidels Bleeterine Stella Merrifeld Merrige Ben Trevain Bier Broom Divyoree Arran Gwift Raach King's Daughter Prankiin Wan Martin Jae Agound Robinaan McAhimer Morrison Waterway Alec Talai Youreli Puler Don Joly Ralph Reese Aut Morngotl Aisn Ren Ellenbeth Harwood Transform Tonnle Mace Tink Foe Winn’ Vinge My Lady Francis Tonorette Roseburg St Valentine Leer Brummel Powers Creel Dudle Sylvan Hodge Camill

Romanoff Proves Best In Emeryville Track Meet

Oakland May 15 Emeryville track heavy and cloudy. Romanoff won the Waingress barrier race in handy fashion. First race featured Hematod and St. Kikla with Abraham and others notable. Shon Hack Ferny cere Emma won. Several near winners and odds listed across multiple sprints and middle distances.

Oakland Emeryville Romanoff Rettig St. Kikla Frank Seirre Athagcle Balmoral Bonnie Voirs Luke Merr Buxton Ferny Cere Emma Usenrgasrel Bett Harris Seeeni San Ol Waleh Turney Denkeur Aen Stone Talien Exchequer Abbey Larktaot Ivram Gilbert Jessup Lieurgna Pet Timothy Wet Massa Taligaikerer Afcermath Canpyres Fred Bent

Racing Entries and Race Card Details From Sacramento Meet

Mares and geldings race entries list seven furlongs and various weights. Includes names such as Prntoutte Ver Atenas Fanny Pins and Needles Whip Tip Miss Marjorie and Gowen with numerous horses and weights listed. Also notes Sacramento A C defeating St Aloysius Altar Boys 7 to 6 in seven innings, highlights pitcher-like satching by Fitzgerald and fielding by O'Dea and Mayhew.

Prntoutte Atenas Fanny Marjorie Littielun Maid Gracas Camere Seni Tara Forrard Ban Vita Dan de Noyles Tapoo Lue Miss Highland Reval Dent Hawk Wing Kwal Estrabe Nesturda Pleas Nate Lady Hobart Cal LaMels Nimbus Cote Seal Flaming Mallia Montrose Rev Katnne Zormas Twald Keate Anmys Cartlewood Broksinne Tielaner Louisville Sacramento A. C St. Aloysius’ Altar Boys Fitzgerald O'Dea Mayhew Ners Norris O'Reilly Wosers

Fordham Georgetown clash in second game of series today

Fordham and Georgetown renew their rivalry with a 4 p m game after Fordham won the first meeting a week ago. Mahoney stars for Fordham in the win with a home run and will likely start again, while Montgomery pitches for Georgetown.

Fordham Georgetown New Yorkers New York Mahoney Wicely Montgomery Princeton Amherst New Englana States West Virginia Notre Dame

SURE MRS. GUINNESS IS DEAD And Sixteen Others Missing

Special to The Washington Post from Laporte Indiana May 15 details debris screening in the Guinness cellar to recover remains including a jawbone and two watches. It lists dozens of missing persons believed connected to Mrs Guinness and notes her early life in Norway as a traveling conjurer and dancer.

Washington Poat Laporte Ind Guinness Mrs. Guinness Norton Andrew K. Helegelein Aberdeen S Dak Oloudsberg Iola Wis John Linboe Chicago Lee Porter Edinburg John Moo Elbow Lak. Inn George Berr Tuscola Til Henry Gurholt Scandinavia Jensen Christiania Norway Osage City Kans Charles Edman Carlisle Herman Konitzer Axel Gunderson Green Lake Ole Olson Battle Creek Mich Lindner Nikkeben Huron Andrew Anderson Lawrence Johann Sorensen St.Louis Belle Guinness Petters Paulsen Trondhjem

St John’s College Beats VPI in Regulated Victory at Annapolis

St John’s College defeated Virginia Polytechnic Institute 7 to 4 in Annapolis. The visitors played a rigid game while the home team batted freely. Highlights include three-base hits by Prichard and Crawford, and solid pitching by Persinger with Hicks and Rester contributing on defense. The game lasted about 1 hour 50 minutes with St John’s securing the win.

Annapolis St. John's Virginia Polytechnic Institute St. John Rhoan Fuane OlAustin Sooper Il Rester Hicks Briscos Bicjupe C Robinson Ol Baldwin Millard Crawford Austin I Ruhl Hrienam Wilson Cerry Caulk Voaog Persinger Mall Oooaga V. P Barer St. John’s Balle

Washington Tennis Team to Meet Philadelphia Raqquetists

The Washington tennis team will face Philadelphia on May 23 at the Chase courts in the first intercity match of the season and the first under the Middle Atlantic Tennis Association. Singles players include Doyle, J. C. Davidson, H. Cade, Doyle J., Dies, R. Hille, Glazebrook, and Ballinger with doubles teams Doyle and Doyle, Davidson and Glazebrook, Dies and Hills, Lincoln and Carlisle. The Quakers and the Orioles have not yet named their teams. The local players have trained on city courts and show strong form for early season.

Washington Philadelphia Chase Courts Doyle J. C. Davidson Cade H. Doyle J. Dies R. Hille Dr. Glazebrook Ballinger Davidson Glazebrook Dies Hills Lincoln Carlisle Middle Atlantis Tennis Association Baltimore Quakers Orioles

Florida to be used as target in naval test at Chesapeake Bay

The Florida, long fitting out at Norfolk, will be commissioned at the Norfolk Navy Yard and used as a target in a Chesapeake Bay experiment. The Arkansas will fire 12 inch projectiles and the torpedo boat Morria will launch torpedoes to study shock effects on the Florida’s internal arrangements. High officials, including Rear Admiral Newton Mason and Chief Constructor Wynchington L. Capps, will witness the tests in late May.

Florida Norfolk Navy Yard Norfolk Arkansas Chesapeake Bay Arkansan Morria Navy Department Newton Mason Ordnance Wynchington L. Capps Bureau of Construction and Repair

Final Game Tonight Between YMCA and Second Regiment

The YMCA and Second Regiment basketball teams clash at the National Guard Armory to decide the district title. A finishing wrestling bout between Rob Roy Mackey and Joe Turner follows for a purse in a best two of three falls, marking Mackey’s farewell appearance on the mat.

Young Men's Christian Association Second Regiment National Guard Armory Rob Roy Mackey Joe Turner Mackey

Thomas Navy Career Ends as Pacific Fleet Takes Command

May 15 dispatch from Sacramento San Francisco reports Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry assumes command of the strongest first class fleet in U.S. history as Admiral Thomas ends a nearly forty seven year career. The Atlantic fleet then comes under Pacific control while ships shift roles and captains prepare for future promotions. Torpedo boat Florida sails inland to Sacramento marking a rare inland departure for naval vessels.

Admiral Dayton Sacramento San Francisco Charles Stillman Sperry the Hague Charles M. Thomas Evans Connecticut Sperry W. H. Emory Georgia Louisiana Richard Wainwright Schroeder Virginia Wisconsin Wainweight Pacific Feet Dayton Thomas Washington Hivana Inchile Atlantic Pacific Illinois Maryland Florida H. N. Freeman

Passed Examinations for Naval Academy Candidates

The Washington Poser reports that 133 of 234 official Mat 02 candidates passed the mental examinations for Naval Academy admission. Examinations occurred at various U.S. points under civil service rules, with marking at the Academy. Some named have begun physical exams or been admitted. others will be examined in early June. The list names principals and alternates with state and city affiliations, including many first names and surnames across numerous states.

Washington Annapolis Naval Academy Lst Pennsylvania W. K. Snyder Nebraska Califor Stuart Grifin Michigan FP. G. Heary Arkanes R. W. Holt Missouri M. Hunt Ohio G. M. Inaraham FA. Lake South Carolina J. A Use Minnesota W. A. McCulloch New York E. O. McDonald Maryland H.C. Milvaine R. L Martin California E. J. Meyer A. FE. Montgomery M. E. Noyes EB. M. Paes Texas R. 8. Parr Kansas D. Reagan EB. C. Rice Oklahoma D. B. Roten M. Lad. Savage Trinda H. G. Grinner

Naval officers receive new orders from Navy Department

Orders to officers assign Capt H McCrea home and wait orders Capt EF Qualtrough to duty in command I H Chandler to duty Bureau of law Navy Department Washington D C Midshipman H K Aiken to North Carolina Chief Boatswain J Clancy to Franklin navy yard Norfolk Va Warrant Machinist B Heggenhaugen to Kentucky Warrant Machinist C Frans to home and leave thirty days Lieut 8 M Major to Rainbow Lieut Com B L Bisset to Supply Enciga F L Reichmuth to Supply Assistant Surgeon J F Cohn to United States Naval Hospital Mare Island Cal for treatment

H. McCrea EF. Qualtrough I. H. Chandler Bureau of Law Navy Department Washington, D H. K. Aiken North Carolina J. Clancy Franklin Navy Yard Norfolk B. Heggenhaugen Kentucky C. Frans M. Major Rainbow B. L. Bisset Enciga F. L. Reichmuth J. F. Cohn United States Novel Hospital Mare Island Cel

President approves fifty mile coast artillery riding test plan

President Roosevelt issues a general order changing field officer tests to a fifty mile three day hike. Riding tests are favored for aging officers with a medical exam before and after. Coast Artillery officers now face the longer walk while staff corps may seek exemptions though with promotion implications.

Roosevelt Coast Flery United States Alaska Cuba Forte Rico Hawaii Pippines Feld Adjutant General's Department Inspector General's Department Corps of Engineers Signal Corps Coast Artillery Corps Permanent Staff Corps

Gov Gard Not Dead, Philippine Cable Reports Improving

War Department received a cable from Gen. Smith of the Philippines stating Alan Gard, governor of the Lanao district, was shot months ago while pursuing bandits but had not died as Manila dispatches claimed. The message notes Gard, a Maryland native, is improving rapidly.

Philippines Smith War Department Alan Gard Lanao Manila

Army Orders Trig General Reade to report to Philippines Division

Army dispatch lists assignments and movements. Gen Philip Reade reports to the commanding general of the Philippines Division. Maj George T Barnett proceeds to Fort Stevers New Mexico area around May 38 1908. A Medical Corps officer board is named to meet at the Presidio General Hospital San Francisco. Several officers dispatched to Fort Bayard Fort Wood Fort Riley and Fort San Francisco Cal. May 14 1098. Movements of Naval Vessels include Panther Porter Scorpion and others arriving or sailing between Mare Island Brunswick San Francisco and Guantanamo. The Wasp turned over to New York state naval unit. Admiral Bicknell retired after forty nine years of service.

Philip Reade Philippines George T. Barnett Coast Artillery Carpe Fort Stevers Dreg Abo Medical Corps Conart James M. Kennedy Edward R. Schreiner Albert B. Truby General Hospital Presidio of San Francisco Tal Hiram Mel. Powell Ffth Infantry Fort Bayard N. Mex Wiliam A. Kent Twenty-second Infantry Fort Wood Shelby C. Leasure Signal Corps Fort Riley Kans Simuel T. Welick San Francisca Cal Panther Mare Island Porter Binksly de Long Thornton Tingey Brunswick Scorpion Charleston Mayfower Guantanamo Washington Albany Salina Cruz San Josn de Guatemala South Dakota Paducah Curacao Puerto Cabell

Hotels Register Listings Across Cities

A dense roster of guests and visitors at major hotels in New York, Boston, Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and beyond. Names, affiliations, and movements include numerous individuals and couples staying at Willard, Metropolitan, Shoreham, St James, Arlington, and other noted hotels. Foreign entries note Paris and London connections.

Baltimore Gilbert C. Elving R. L. Rose Raleigh Boston G Smith Shoreham MM. le Exerson W. H. Ames W. R. Ayres New Willard BL Cross ED Irwin St. James WT. Chaplin Metropolitan Mary L. Bivang BE. Southall Chicago Hester Magee H. C. Bangs New York City William Dalton T. J. Maclaren Carrington Arlington J. Higginson Clarendon Mite Hw. Dyer R. Steels Porter ‘Steele A. Crawford H. L. Inghan, Jr George A Olney Tescer J. M. Gilbert Max L. Cohen Samuel Wolf National PF. Danning J. W. Snowden Farguson N. Brody Philadelphia Alex, L._ Crawfarl Sierehan Brand Riges de’ Francis A Morrow J. Wakeman T. G Mitchell St. James Charles Halloway W. H. Wills HOOF West National H.W. Brayaries Deyn A.W. Matthews H. D. Simpson Metropalltas Pittsburg J.B. Crombis F. Hastings Ebbitt H.W. Wend Wits Mo Brown J. W. Davidson N. Iemmand F. H. Hoeh Talifornia T. Gres Mies Fo McLenn V. A. Lard San Mateo Mies IV Chip~ Man Alameda Vandie San Francisco Connecticut C. Ff Underwood New Haven Gorgia J. Thimann Atlanta National roWay Carmion Layton Des Moines Kentucky M. €. Washburn W. R. Rumeau H. D. Moore Buffalo Fateigh Chio J. Q. Martin Cleveland Rede Cody Bt. James W. J le Moln Toledo Metrovoltan Irvine HA. Coveletth R. Pena Cincinnati J. L. Kange Releigh Pennsylvania Moa Barclay Mira Hrewford Greenburgh Brinton J. Po West Chester Birkbeck Randolph Wilkestare Ritter Harrisburg WiNard Tennessee B. M. Tulaney Bristol Shoreton Bryan Gristol B.M. Martin Athens Texas Emmest Dalla Putnam Dubin Hubbard National Virginia J. L Burrow Norfolk W. Bundy Richmond Berryman, Jr Nore Fck Kiger J. Ro Cherieton Rihmond Washington J. Douglas Beattie Wild Frederick M. Pelino Parls T. Fletcher and London Howard Trambo Mayart Cuba Willard

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