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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
31
Don Creole, quoted at 10 to 1 in the betting, caused a surprise by coming home in front in the mile and furlong handicap. Essex, with Mr. O'Brien, easily takes the two mile steeplechase.
Brighton Beach results list several races with entries such as Nicol Frace McDaniel and Don Enrique from E Dugan. Notable odds include Priceless Jewel at 440 5 Waddell and Stanley Fay at 6 to 1. Norfolk's Brown Thistle and Nicless appear with fast odds. other names include Orlandot Benckrake and Bertmont.
In Lynchburg harness heats and a feature card at Fair, Don Creole wins a sprint with Arima and Live Wire among favorites. Rival Don Enrique and Consist battle as turf and steeple entries test speed, while a strong crowd cheers multiple close finishes and a high-stakes consolation race.
Heavy grounds delayed the singles final between Conrad B Doyle and Franklin Geoghegan to this afternoon at Stock. Geoghegan earned the right by defeating Halllaze in the district finals, then teamed with Dela to win a resumed doubles match. Consolation saw Grosvenor defeat Claviy in three sets.
Special to The Washington Eom from Charlottesville on October 4 reports a campus rally at the University of Virginia. President Alderman Profs Bunting Watts Lefevre Adjunct Prof Doble Head Coxen Johnson Dr Beverly Pollard Captain Neff and Billy Groth with cheerleader Tom Williamson spoke on football prospects.
In a tense Brigham race Joe Raxer She faced a late stretch challenge as favoritism shifted. Yeager briefly led but Frances held them off, with the winner Arimo under saddle by Mudden after a grueling 1 1/4 mile event.
In Cincinnati Ohio racing summary outsiders took five events with Winning Favorite winning the feature at Lammatoutay. Slanley Pay led a drive for the fourth race while Center Shut and Rustle were notable placers. Track conditions muddy delayed the seventh race.
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md Oct 4 Aileen Wilson paced the mile in record time as four heats were run yesterday and finished today breaking the Cumberland track mark. Also included are various race standings and times from the event with multiple competitors and sponsors noted.
Annapolis reports the midshipmen held a short signal practice under Reeves Dashiells Gales and Spencer. Tomorrow they face Dickinson College in the first serious game. only one veteran back remains as new players show promise. Burg Spencer Richardson Lange and others compete for spots as the line strengthens and the squad looks ahead to a strong start this season.
Georgetown tests its new lineup on Georgetown Field against Gallaudet as veterans fill key roles. Sharp moves to full back, Shanklin out, Macay to end, and Gal laudet bolstered by ten veterans. Weather and faculty bans complicate reads, but Hatchetite hopefuls push for a Thanksgiving showdown.
Lieut James FR Zomba of the United States Navy has been removed from the armored cruiser Washington to a New York naval hospital with reportedly mental derangement. A medical survey will be ordered to determine the cause, while dispatches claim Enthusiasm about a Pacific-bound squadron may be overstated. Zomba, a 1895 Naval Academy graduate from Kitinotsis, was a protege of the late James H. Eckles and served in the Spanish American War era, with the Washington sailing for Hampton Roads to escort Rear Admiral Sebree.
Admiral Robley Evans, aboard the Connecticut off Cave Cod, advocates a stronger U S Navy and warns Japan is preparing for war. He argues for sending ships to the Pacific and Mediterranean, calls for building more ships, and dismisses claims of obsolescence while defending a robust global naval posture.
With the bowlers in attendance the Navy Yard League notes that Rear Admiral Henry W. Lyon was relieved on October 12 from command of the Mare Island yard in anticipation of his retirement on November 12. He was granted 64 days leave of absence pending retirement as successor Captain E. S. Puelps takes over.
New York October 4 President W W Pinky of the Southern Railway Company denied a rumor of a receiver being placed over the company for financial political or other reasons Stocks fell on bear activity after August earnings were cited Finley said management never planned receivership and pursues a cycle policy Bear raids cited as pretext to attack finances Finney noted August operating expenses rose due to repairs while transportation costs grew modestly versus earnings rise.
Cable from Manila informs that Serst. Adsetts, accused of killing Gertrude Dayton in Ohio, has been surrendered to British authorities via extradition ties with Manila. Adsetts, a former American m at e guard at the Legation in Peking, was taken to Manila after the State Department declined to set a broader precedent on Hongkong’s surrender request.
War Department bulletin surprised army circles by reversing the usual line of promotion and appointing Col. Charles C. Smith Ordnance Department as brigadier general upon Gen Godfrey's retirement October 3. The move honors Smith for coastal defense work and modern artillery provisioning. critics note he was not in the senior line of promotion, bypassing 33 colonels, mostly infantry.
Military notices list numerous officer relocations and duties across states and overseas. Key names include Col William A and Maj. Samuel Wot with duties in ordnance, engineering, and garrison instruction at Fort Wayne and Fort Leavenworth, plus resignations and contract changes affecting several lieutenants and captains.
The Langhorst court martial adjourned at Fort Howard after testimony on breach of respect and command language. Lt Adolph Langhorst of the Coast Artillery faced charges brought by Lt Clarence Deemd, district commander of Baltimore. Navy witnesses testified about provocation.
An ad promotes Mother's Friend as the sole remedy to ease the pain and danger of childbirth. It claims the product makes labor painless, reduces nervous distress, and avoids serious complications, with a $1.00 bottle price and a free book upon request from Bradford Regulator Co. Atlanta GA.
Marshal Collins era on the Conduit Road ends as the Department of Justice plans patrols to enforce a 20 mph limit under District laws. Major Cosby asks for Maryland deputy supervision from Great Falls to Dalecarlia with Amos Jackson named to parole the road, balancing Maryland and Grencho authorities while preventing speeding and maintaining order.
Orders issued to Captain LD Voeter and others directing assignments to the Hartford naval academy Annapolis and other stations. Commands include naval academy postings in Annapolis Maryland and instruction duties at the Battery States Naval Bettery School in Washington while detailing surgeons, inspectors, and yard duty.
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