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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
2
At the Meadows track a rough day for bookmakers ended with May L N winning the final race at 12 to 1, Dan Rost cashing in big. May I N and other longshots altered the day’s fortunes while Irish Young and Ed Harmon watched losses mount and a total around $34,000.
A detailed transcript describes several horse races, including horses like Calitos la miamiestet, Valerie, and Diestecier, with times, fractions, and placings. It lists trainers, owners, drivers, and various race conditions such as age, distance, and purses. The account notes race dynamics, horses' beating patterns, and finishing orders across multiple stakes.
Nelson Jones profited 800 dollars by holding the winner in the last race. Varney Schreiber is due soon to receive back Dewey from Matt Ries in Oakland, with Frank MacSherry planning to burn his Dewey ticket after a few remarks. Ban Piper, the 4 to 5 favorite, was beaten in the first race trained by Bill Ort.
The Aug. 8 card at Bette Hutt lists six races with winners including Misa Pati bank in the first and La rouge in the second. Times range from 1:01 14 for five furlongs to 1:51 for seven furlongs with Sydney and Nova Woeich among notable placings.
Charles Russell son of the late Lord Russell travels from Scotland to New York to negotiate with the New York Yacht Club for a Lipton Cup challenge next year.
The National Guard of Washington rifle team competed near Vancouver with several shooters recording strong marks as they chased top honors in a regional match.
Stir O Loughlin discusses the growth of umpire authority from a figurehead to a powerful on field judge. He cites the move by the American and National leagues granting arbitral rights as a pivotal step in modern officiating.
Article notes a shift from rowdy on field behavior to strict umpiring by the referee in baseball, claiming fewer players are driven out of games. It mentions three live bears brought to Seattle by L. L. Bales for display at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. It also references the Battleship Nebraska at the Navy Yard.
The W O W urges visitors to Bremerton to see the vastly expanded Pacific squadron now at the navy yard. Battleships Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin along with gunboats Chicago Boston Albany Charleston Buffalo and training ship Philadelphia are listed with the Prison ship Nipsie and the great dry dock. Boats depart Pier 2 at 6 20 am 6 30 am 10 am 4 16 pm 2 30 pm and 4 30 pm round trip fifty cents.
Miners lose 5 to 3 as Harry Rush dominates, fanning 10 and blanking most of the lineup. Artie Ross hits a two run homer and Shaffer adds a double driving in two as the Cubs win at home.
Fragmentary report mentions Jack O Brien owner of a San Francisco hotel and a Western fan inventing a pneumatic base cushion that whistles on toe contact. Quakers receive a diamond ring from the Phillies. Gimshaw shines for the Pilgrims as utility man. New York Americans show erratic ninth inning finish. Alfred Shrubb to run in Scottish games on September 2 in New York.
The Australian premiers conference disapproved the proposed transfer of the Northern Territory of Sere Sect to the Commonwealth, signaling opposition to central government control.
A suit between Dexter Horton & Co and Geo Rodman of Wrangell over ownership of what is claimed as the first American flag unfurled in Alaska. Rodman deposited the flag in a Wrangell bank and asserts title. Edward Ludecke also claims ownership and the flag may be shown at the exposition if Rodman loses.
Finance committees reviewing the monthly salary ratio find no allowance for the Ballard department. An ordinance will be introduced to appropr ia te $995 to cover the Ballard flame fighters salaries. Money loaned on diamonds, etc. Strictly confidential. Reasonable rates. 204 Rally Hide.ose
Meyers belted a towering drive for one of the longest hits at the city field with two on. He later exited after taking a hard foul on the hand. Isaacs replaced Dugdale and collected his first hit since joining, showing clout potential. The crowd notes Stu’s high effort and Howell’s sharp fielding in right. Seattle’s Walsh on mound, Samuel to pitch for the Miners as two more games loom with snow halting part of the series.
Postmaster George M. Stewart notes about 200 letters daily deemed unmailable in Seattle. He cites ill addressed, incomplete, illegible, and stamp-less mail as common issues, and complains about user abuse toward postal workers when mistakes occur.
Real estate pitch from the Jones-Thom son Investment Co listing Earlington and Parlington sites. Claims factories and railroads are expanding, offering large plots on a plateau near development. Promises near-term opportunities and invites visitors to inspect Barrington and Arlington.
Seattle Star reports the looming race between Discovery and Valkyrie of the South Coast Yacht Club, a key challenger Cup event for the San Francisco Perpetual Cup. Experts expect a close contest as Valkyrie faces Discovery, trained by Capt. McFarlane and built to meet the challenger.
The Dora reports a fresh volcanic island emerged from submarine depths in the Bogoslav group of the Aleutians near Seward on August 3. The event follows prior uplifts in 1906 and 1883, with the first island BogoslavicJo hanna Bogoslova arising May 1, 1796 amid loud steam and smoke.
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