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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
3
Fragments indicate a body was found in the bay waters just north of a named area. The report notes the body appeared to be several days old and may involve an adult man. Further details are unclear in the garbled text.
Sportograms notes the season opener attracted record attendance despite poor weather. Day and Rose Hall are mentioned as not commenting on tough times.
Daily round trip tours operate to see battleships at Pier 2. The service offers ten round trips with viewing from the dock and on board commentary.
Tacoma promoters floated a plan to pair Dr. BF Roller with Frank Gotch for a world championship bout in Tacoma on July 4. Roller said he would wrestle Gotch anywhere if the purse and conditions were right, but he doubts the Tacoma idea could be pulled off.
A Tacoma man behind a scheme to bring two top wrestlers together is named Colonel Andy Mulligan. Tacoma business leaders are said to back a large purse to stage the bout in Seattle as the logical North West city choice.
The city will host 1600 soldiers from Sound fortifications in addition to thousands of sailors next month. Sehir’s band from Fort Worden will perform in the parade and afternoon concerts for veterans and the public. T. W. Lowsh will organize lodging for visitors while J. C. Marmaduke helps arrange the admiral’s golden key design by Albert Hansen. Berlin is rocked by a female-focused murder spree with stabbing and brutal assaults. Americans plan to build an Episcopal church in Rome.
Seattle entrants Speck Venable and Johnson lead a three event win at Portland opening night. Nelcken tops the feature, with Heiney Hitter and Ed Johnson also securing victories as Multnomah and Reliance clubs feature. Rainy day picnic at Wilkeswood Park draws 150 students. Ruef trial in Frisco adds to local headlines.
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