Disqualified winner awarded after rail incident at Gravesend
A chaotic Gravesend race ends with a winner disqualified amid a late protest by jockeys and crowd reaction as officials review interference near the wire. The event features McIntyre driving Milam toward the rail and Glass protesting to stewards as confusion unfolds.
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McIntyre
Glass
Seing
Poeta
New Turk
Gravesend
Phily J Dwyer
Barney Schreibers
Dwyer
Hia Associates
Gilly
Enero William
Mary Davis
Phoemaker
H & Brotchers
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Thoroughfare racing notes from Goshen and Gravesend listings
A garbled page of horse racing results and advertisements mentions multiple horses, owners, and odds including Royal and 37 each, with various races and purses. The text lists horses such as Esther, Leah, and Tap, along with trainers, distances, and purses, concluding with a note that no charge for advertising was applied.
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Abe
Esther Ca
Leah
Smal Davis
Kimeship
Neponthe
Roy Cory Seana Hase
OOD
Dane
Dynantine
Regal
Rae Santingham
Boo Altos
Amilan Grego
Racing entries from Gravesend and Toronto draw list
Entry list shows horses and connections at Gravesend and Toronto with names such as Fults Cantwell Ensex The Pippin Firestone BMenéi Intrinsic Simcoe Lady Sybil Prince Ahmed Woolatone Merman Pretty Michael Bhimonez and Toe, indicating a mixed card with multiple runners and jockeys across two tracks. The telegraphed names suggest pacing and field sizes for several races, with detailed pairings and order of draw not fully clear.
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Gravesend
Fults
Thorne's Falaise Wins Prix Dordogne in Paris
Paris September 3. The Prix Dordogne at Maison Lafitte was won by T P Thornes Falaise. The Prix Tibre went to W K Vanderbilt's Chandos. HB Duryea and Stillwater competed in the Prix Bastigne but did not place. In Birmingham, the Burton Nurnery plate for two-year-olds at seven furlongs was won by Game Hencolt with Hestia second and Fort third among seventeen starters. August Belmont’s Doncourt also ran.
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Paris
Vanderbilt
Chandos
Maison Lafitte
T P Thornes Falaise
Vanderbilts Chandos
Duryeag Stillwater
Birmingham
Eng
Ron
Hestia
Gocena
Fort
GANG IN STRAIGHT HEATS AND TRACK RECORDS SET
Historic harness card features George Gano dominating straight heats in a Grand Circuit event, tying Detroit July pace marks and edging rivals through the first heat. Other stakes races involved Rosim and Hotel Hartman entries, with wagering pools and multiple pacers listed among strong performances. Local ballgame notes from Richmond Fredericksburg area conclude with a tight pitching duel and a 1,100 crowd.
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Columbus
George Gano
Neals
Detroit
Ganu
Rosim
Hartman Pacitg
Abe
Trackle
Annabel Lew
Prady Simke
Carers
Geerea Tanob
Gamberta Wilkes
Terphiy
Loemist
Anabel
Melia
Uieserae
Aldi
Pune Tota
Tom
Henty
Margaret
Anders
Koe Ogen
Punes
Elna
Werem Miter
Black Bass Fishing Tales From the Potomac Region
Local anglers report strong bass catches along the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers with trips to Harrison Island and Lincoln Island areas. Notable names include Ailes, Domer, Loumbe, and Corcoran, with mentions of Yellowstone Park and the Blue Ridge club as fall angling hotspots near Washington. The Yankee Prince musical opens at the National with Cohan and Lewis delivering energetic performances. The River Pirates at the Academy offers a melodrama with a well-developed plot and praise for its staging.
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Columbia National Bank
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Barber & Ot
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Leesburg
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Potomac
Harrison Island
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William Domer
Ami Big Stun
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Huh
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South Branch
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Weinsouth
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Daly
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Ean Daity
Shepherdstown
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Cultutora
Lannion
Itelow
Gertrude Spitans
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Jelse
William Lagle
Rogers
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Itaian
Decemm
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Ghia Canal
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Royal Cohan Ee Boh
Tom Lewis
Fish Protective Association
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Mo Coban
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London
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Blue Ridge Red and Gan Club
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Walter Lawrence
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Polly of the Circus and Other Acts at Washington Theaters
A mixed bill at the Columbia and Waldorf features Polly of the Circus with Taliaferro in the lead, a strong supporting circus scene, and a Ruth-and-Naomi inspired finale. At the Waldorf the Gayety offers London Belles, a largely comic revue with standout turns. the Lyceum presents The Kentucky Belles in a two-part bill. Belasco stages The Bachelor with Charles Cherry and Ruth Rendall delivering polished Fitch-style humor.
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Columma
Pally
Wergaret
John Douglas Bark Browne
Strang James Cherry Deacon
Elarson
Hollis
Harley Arthur Harle
Ford
Burer
Big Jim Joseph Bresnan Nerker
Boris Ureilisoghby
Mathilde Wamu
Willie Willoughby Burton Janes
Jennie
Waulpaly
Darsthy Goodwin Tatu Styne
Nellie Lindrath
Mira Perkins
Carsion Lee Meany
Bilis
Taliaferro
Polly
Arte Brown Ag
Pey
Douglas
Miss Taliaferro
Omno
Prily
Vba Bogig
Bigdin
Edens
Charles W Hutle
Toby
Elverson
Matte Ferguson
Vandy
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Rendall
Coates and Grundy 3
Watermelon Trust
Belasco
Charles Cherry
Lyfe Flext
George Goodale
Edward Kirt
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Ralph “Forger
Jaconice ‘Voy
Charles Saite
Millicent Rendell Jean Ruth Mevesie
Mrs Reneelt
Helene Lowall Rude Flint
Annis Buckley
Pensnich
Bélasco
Fitch
Charlee Cherry
Mi Terry
Raina Morgan
Windi Tg
Otner
Alby
Vrs Rendall
Percy Lyndal
Tielene Lowell
Arnie Buckley
Charles Tarteagen
Taylor
Louis Pedler
May Quit National Body Seeks State Council Action
The Virginia State council calls for a Greensboro meeting on October 6 to vote on major issues. Questions include funeral benefit department control, orphanage plans, and reconsidering national council laws seen as detrimental to State councils.
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Fane Grier United Amigjean Mechanica
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Spon Aubortinate
State Council
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Detroit Sesson
National Cydtell
Naonal Council
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Virginia State Council
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Drought Strains Peanut Crops Across Suffolk Area
Farmers in Nansemond and nearby counties face seven weeks of drought causing peanut fields to wither. Many dig in the parched soil as harvest nears, with crop yields severely hampered by the arid conditions and heat.
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Wrehington
Suffolk
Nanaemond
Uuraton
Leap From Moving Train Ends in Death and Injury
Keyser West Virginia September . Two travelers Denstig and Frank Brown rode a train to Pitdomont missing their return stop. They jumped when the express did not halt at their station. Knabenshue died from a fractured skull and broken collarbone at Heftman Hospital. Brown remains badly injured but expected to recover.
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Staton
Weabhington
Tesac
Ann Denstig
Frank Brown
Tde Minera
Pitdmont
Knabenshue
Heftman Hospital
Brown
First Georgetown football practice gathers 30 candidates
Last year's standouts Bly Sitterding and McNulty arrive to bolster the Blue and Gray squad. Ball Newman returns to lead the program as 1908 preparations begin with over 30 candidates, including seven regulars, working through drills and scrimmage.
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Bly” Sitterding
McNulty
Ball Newman
Georgetoan
Uc Field
Mneyman
Georgetown
Waldron
Wich
Pennssania
Murray Senate Hopefuls Rise in Newcomer Class
New men at Murray show promise for signals in upcoming intercollegiate race. Finan Bro and Cann aid from veteran backers. Names such as Varta, Virman, McNamara, Parsons appear among early contenders and veterans.
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Nettle
Areen
Luke Hewl
Regan
Shana
Tacibe
Soihern Intercollegale
Fogukall Wynard
Dale Virman O
McNamara Tarter Parsons
Varta
Veterars Bera
Murray
Promis
Finan Bro
Burglar shoots merchant in a city hit and flee incident
A masked burglar shot a local merchant during a daytime home invasion. Police pursued the suspect through a nearby block and arrested a man later identified as a suspect in the case. The investigation continued as officers held the suspect for questioning.
Killed Greeting Girls Speca on The warh
Fragmentary OCR text describes a fatal incident near a gate in Virginia involving a railway line and a person named Melty, with undefined locations and dates. The passage is garbled and difficult to interpret.
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Alleged Kidnapper Caught After Abducting Child
Police say a suspect abducted a three year old, dropped the child nearby, and was later recaptured. The man faces charges of attempted kidnapping and is jailed with a ten thousand dollar bond. Neighbors report the suspect sought a ransom and fled the area before being caught.
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