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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
2
The notice presents a promotional pitch urging readers to deposit funds in a bank with a fixed 4 percent interest. It emphasizes growth over time, suggesting that money multiplies across years and decades, inviting readers to invest their first dollar.
The Union announces a four percent interest rate selection tied to its investments. Officials including B MacDougall and Joba Kb Agen coordinate the plan with team members listed, with Donworth and Sehmita J. Owman noted among participants.
Public notice from Genttie agents at Bank of Cape Neme Alaska regarding Union Savings & Trust Co. location and related banking details.
A major convention titled Octorcon kicks off Thursday featuring a milestone event worth a million dollars. Organizers expect attendees from multiple regions and highlight keynote speakers and planned exhibitions.
In Los Angeles Seattle falters as Hughes allows 12 hits while Gray shuts Seattle down. Frank Hnd and Murphy homer for Seattle, Frisk and Van with key shots for Los Angeles. Beattie, Beattie, and Beattie noted in the box score with Gray, Spies, Hughes, and Wilson batteries.
Aug 1 Oakland won from San Francisco by 4 to 1 at Frise yesterday afternoon. Jones and Buchanan pitched well, though three hits landed on the former. The 4 to 1 score appears to be the popular result this slate as last week also yielded several similar scores.
In Portland on August 3 Tacoma beat Portland 4 to 3 in a fifteen inning game. Roach and Overall pitched well as the long game wore on. A spectator fielded McCreedie’s fly and a run was ruled blocked. umpire Thomas declined to allow the run, prompting a near-uproar from the crowd.
Spectators enjoyed a busy Meadows program with Swift Queen winning the five furlongs, Crome wall topping the six furlongs, Sir Dougal taking the six and a half furlongs, and Sir Dougal's win echoed by other placers across the card. J W Kirby and F Kelly rode winners in respective events as contenders chased fast times.
Frank Newman manager of the Manuel Lopes team challenges Heland manager of the Raluter team to a city amateur championship game on August 15. Each side has one win, and the winner-take-all clash decides the title.
Joe Corbett, ex St Louis pitcher, left for San Francisco after being released by President Robin. He said he completed arrangements to play for the San Francisco Coast League club and will report to Manager Harrie once his health finalizes and the contract is signed.
The match opened with rapid body hooks and a furious exchange as both fighters bled heavily. Referee Crowhurst halted the bout after the Philadelphian, Fitz, delivered a decisive left and the crowd reacted as police moved in and ring medical staff attended to the injuries.
Kreigh Collins of Chicago defeats Princeton’s HKOD Little to win the Western championship in men's singles for the ninth straight year. Collins will compete in the national championship at Newport starting August 14, with May Sutton winning the women’s singles and Collins teaming with Little in men’s doubles.
Scores show Chicago defeating Washington 5 to 3 at Chicago and Boston beating Cleveland 4 to 1 at Cleveland. Detroit edged New York 2 to 9 at Detroit with St Louis beating Philadelphia 9 to 3 at St Louis.
The Hrunicside won the King's Cup after a drifting race off the Isle of Wight on August 1. Many famous yachts competed including Emperor William's Meteor and The Glory. Meteor crossed first but failed to place due to time allowance.
At Cowes Isle of Wight Aug 1 the White Heather defeated the Ingomar after a protest over a collision with the British yacht. The Americas boat was awarded the cup on time allowance though the Ingomar finished first. Morton F. Plant of New York owned the Ingomar.
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