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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1907
Page
8
A three corner regatta near Washington and Berkeley ended in disaster as boats sank after Stanford led with Washington and Berkeley following. Crews salvaged craft and attempted to resume, with Berkeley and Stanford racing again this morning on Lake.
The University Freshmen topped the meet with Seattle High School second and Tacoma High School fourth. No records fell, but the event showed University athletes have notable speed and depth.
Saturday events feature races including the five eighths mile won by Creston 114 with time 1 01 6, Husky third and Benvolio second. Other outcomes include Nes 111 at 1:00 4, Gossiper 105 winning by 3 lengths, and Judge Nel 8? secured victory at one mile.
In a crowded program the third race over one mile saw King Leopold 107 (Moreland) win at 16 to 1 with Overlando 107 and Mor Tibey 107 following. Time 1:42.54. Beatrice K. 104 (Butler) won the fourth over Camille 97 with Ralbert 117 taking third in 1:15. John Marra 106 won the half mile at 20 to 1 with Great Pirate 116 second and Col. Bob 114 third. Poeing 104 (Lee) won the sixth over Princess Orna 107 with Request 105 and Time 1:42 24.
In Fairbanks on April 2, Cleary Creek mine owners push a ten hour day and six dollar wage for pick and shovel workers, refusing to recognize union men. Strikers hold firm in a deadlock as laymen and owners work. Business declines as a meeting may arbitrate the dispute tonight.
A dirt wagon in an excavation near Ninth and Madison yesterday broke away and dashed down an incline into the side of the 81. Francis hotel. It demolished a window and shoved a telephone booth through a partition. A young woman guest had just left the booth moments before.
The Mountaineer club yesterday walked from Port Ludlow to Port Townsend a 16 mile hike praised as the year's most enjoyable club trip. On Saturday the group traveled by steamer to Port Ludlow landed and camped in the woods overnight.
Absolute guarantee as to wear and colors. Wide range of carpets for rough usage. Prices per yard vary by quality and design. examples show B1.75 to $2.00 for good to medium priced options, and $1.25 to $1.65 for other selections including sewed lined and laid carpets.
A fragmented ad shows rugs in multiple sizes and prices, including 9 by 12 feet, 6 by 9 feet, 4 by 10 feet, and Wilton Velvets. The text mixes inches and feet with inconsistent formatting and garbled numbers.
Useful ladies sewing screens fold for storage with spools and yarns. Satin pillow tops offered at sale with 24x24 site, rich colorings and designs. Regular values cited, pricing around $3.00 per item and $1.00 for satin tops. Includes reference to sofa pillows and assorted fabrics.
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