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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1905
Page
2
Local ad notes odds and ends priced from 12.50 to 15.00 now cut to 7.50. Items include suits and miscellaneous goods displayed in the store windows. Historic sports league names and team fragments appear in the shuffled text.
Theater listing reports no change in ticket prices for the Jaird Avenue venue next week as the company presents an unnamed double feature with unclear title.
In the American League a Boston win 6 to 3 over Chicago, a Boston at Philadelphia 2 to 1 victory by Philadelphia over St Louis, and a Washington rivalry with Cleveland plus New York beating Detroit 1 to 0. In the National League Pittsburgh defeats Philadelphia 5 to 0.
France seeks at least twice as many cars as any other nation in the Bennett cup race while the American Automobile Association builds member support through an active touring program. Secretary A. G. Batchelder reports heavy inbound inquiries for touring information as the organization expands benefits for individual members. European car buying trends differ from the U S, with Europe favoring chassis over coachbuilt bodies and Parisian fashion driving the use of short wheelbase cars.
A fragmented and archaic string discusses blood, medicines, and health themes. The text evokes fear and superstition, mentioning purity, duty, and medical beliefs in a period tone. It names Brown’s Blood and a date like 13-105, indicating a periodical health-related item from a historical source.
The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth comes to Seattle Wednesday with tents rising on Fifth Avenue grounds. Families, especially children, will attend as trains unload and the vast canvas city is set in two hours. The Puget Sound navy yard offers tours, with a free morning show and a two day engagement highlighted by acts Milo Mauricia de Tiers and Volo the volant. Reserved seating available at Kennedy Drug Company and on site.
Rumors claim the famed ballplayer Lajoie may not play again this season due to a serious illness. The Cleveland team works on without their star as he remains at home in the Forest City, facing possible long-term effects from the illness.
Aug 18 Toledo report credits Capt Gene Demontreville with a baserunning idea that spreads through the Toledo team and influences major league players like Chance of the Chicago Nationals. The tactic relies on a fake sacrifice to draw the first baseman, then a delayed steal as the pitcher reacts.
The article describes a catcher lure move and quick steals, highlighting Demont’s early use in the Southern League with Atlanta and Mortarity of Toledo leading the American Association with 34 stolen bases. It notes pitchers’ difficulties and a surge in steal success this season, contrasting with past marks.
A humorous note suggests the Cincinnati team dress in Kate Greenaway costumes while opening the series with the Angels at tron park on Tuesday. The Siwashes struggle, Angels show corner-lot play, Clarke He emerges as a lively catcher, and Low Dillon’s team aims to climb from the cellar by taking the Seattle series.
The piece argues Tacoma is not the only coastal city with growth ambitions and challenges the idea of being uniquely bound to growth and coastal identity. It contrasts other cities with Tacoma's expansion mindset and frames coastwise ambitions as shared.
The ad boasts selling 1400 lots in Southeast Seattle and 250 built homes with 900 citizens. It promises real evidence and urges renters with ambition to invest, touting a Washington Street car line with 10 minute morning and evening, 20 minute daytime service and a 15 minute ride from First Avenue. Office open until 9 PM daily on the Addition.
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