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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
2
John Davidson, judge of the beach show in Victoria British Columbia, stirs talk with his awards placing home dogs to the front and Gosens of shows to the back, drawing comment from attendees during the event shortened to April 7.
April 7 report notes Young Williams of Parke Wilson’s squad shut down the Angels, allowing a single hit while Seattle piled six runs. Los Angeles failed to reach third base as Tacoma beat San Francisco 7 1. Oakland defeated Portland 2 1 in another桁 game. Various college players are listed in the feature.
A list shows captain selections by position across seven colleges. Halfbacks lead with 14 picks, followed by 10 tackles and five guards, with other positions less represented. The record notes captains by college and position, including W. M. Meston at Eaton and W. L. Foulke as halfback.
San Antonio report notes Hickey nicknamed the wicked pitcher by former teammates for endurance and speed. The left hander starred in the Pacific Coast league last season with Beattie, recording 15 shutout games and confusing major league batters with varied curves and pace. Hickey is said to have joined Cleveland, signaling a big goal achieved in his career.
The Athenian Athletic club smoker in Germania hall tonight features bouts organized by Matchmaker Billy Law with Percy Cove versus Tommy O'Brien as a marquee fight. Vic Holbrook and Br N Bille close the heavyweight class in the main wind up, plus several other fast and interesting contests expected.
The article profiles M. Vladimir Nicholas Kokovzeff as Russia's new finance minister, detailing his noble birth, education at the Imperial Alexander Lyceum, and early service in the interior and prison reform. It notes his rise through state economic posts and his reputation as a capable associate of M. de Witte.
Palouse reports the start of a major log drive down the Palouse River toward Colfax. Four thousand feet of logs for Codd's mill begin their journey after weather delays. A separate Potlach Lumber drive of twelve thousand eight hundred ninety eight feet, aided by sixty men and camp outfits, is also underway and expected to reach Palouse late in the month. The mill plans to begin operations on the first Monday in May and run through midwinter.
Bishop Rowe of the Episcopal church of Alaska arrived in Beattie aboard the Alaska Pacific Navigation Company steamer James Dollar after an eleven month tour of the Tasans and Copper River valleys. He traveled about 100 miles and established a mission and a hospital at Fairbanks set to open around June 1.
A fragmented report notes organized labor tensions and a customs slot by F P Loftus, with a revenue boat seized. Officials chased a vessel frozen for months, sighting and capturing it near Ne'er Rock after a distant sighting reported yesterday.
Captain M Vacilieff of the second rank has been chosen as flag captain by Admiral Makaroff. The appointment places Vacilieff in a senior command role and aligns with Makaroff's leadership team aboard the fleet.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney and liver remedy. It promises free sample bottles and a book of testimonials, urging readers to mail their addresses to Kilmer Co for the offer. The copy claims strong health benefits and cites endorsements from officials.
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