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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1907

Page

2

Racing Track Upset Ends Winning Streaks at the Meet

A chaotic race day saw favored horses dominate early rounds but the bookmakers lose heavily as Ed Davis, Miss Officious, and Lord of the Forest deliver strong performances. Ohlene, May L. N, and Aunt Polly feature in the day’s thrilling finishes with close calls and record-pace times.

Ohlene Lord of the Forest Meadows Pal Canardo Titus II Lord of the Forces Joe Harlan Miss Officious Aunt Polly

Payne and Armstrong Capture International Tennis Doubles

In Vancouver on August 15 P Payne and A Armstrong of Tacoma won the international tennis doubles final from Joe Tyler and J Ballinger of Seattle. Tyler showed strong form while Ballinger faltered at times. The Tyler Payne final was postponed to today. The women’s plan is Miss Hotchkiss of Berkeley paired with Miss Ryan of Pasadena.

Vancouver P. Payne A. Armstrong Tacoma Joe Tyler J. Ballinger Seattle Tyler

Seattle Rangers Set To Enter Northwestern League Soccer

Jack Caldwell, ex Seattle Wanderers player, plans formation of a new club called the Seattle Rangers to bolster the Northwestern league. The team aims to start this season with white uniforms and will hold its first practice on the second Sunday in September. Caldwell can be reached at Indianapolis number X2096.

Jack Caldwell Seattle Wanderers Seattle Rangers Caldwell

Spirit to Be Sold After Yacht Race Victory

Ted Geary’s yacht Spirit, winner of the Alexandra race, will have a new owner after Saturday night. The vessel currently belongs to a stock company headed by Scott Calhoun. A plan to gift Spirit to Geary was rejected, and Geary may be sent to the Institute of Technology in Boston to study naval architecture.

Ted Geary Spirit Alexandra Scott Calhoun Geary Institute of Technology Boston

School board pays higher coal price this year

Everett reports the school board contracted for fuel and faces an increase of $2.25 per ton over last year. The best coal price this year is $6 a ton, reflecting rising energy costs for the district.

Everett

Baseball Gossip and Pennant Hopes Amid Turbulent News

The report discusses Paddy Welch as a potential experiment for Dugdale as the Cubs face a rough streak. It notes uncertainty from eastern reports, predictions that the Cube may win the pennant, and Aberdeen’s expected slump. It also mentions Seattle High School vs Seattle Athletic Club and a Tigers win over Canucks with a 7 to 3 score in Tacoma.

Dugdale Aberdeen Seattle Seattle Athletic Club

City upbringing costs twenty six thousand per child

In Chautauqua the Boston author Graham Brooks cites new figures claiming it costs about 26 000 to raise an average middle class city child like those in New York. He links rising city costs and urban living to a falling birth rate and notes race death by own action as a difficult but factual issue.

Chautauqua New York Graham Brooks Boston

Hunting Season 16 Near and Gear List Display

Local ad lists rifles shotguns hunting coats cartridges vests belts gun cases and related gear. Contact Hiall at 1111 Firet Ave for details and availability.

Hiall

Paddy Welch Tops Spokane Pitchers in High Scoring Tilt

Spokane faced a wave of hits as Paddy Welch and the Tribe of Suiin overwhelmed Seattle. Jensen’s pitching kept Seattle largely quiet while Spokane piled up nine runs on nine hits. Myers reached third on Carey's misplayed liner in the fourth, but Shaffer ended the threat with a strikeout.

Southpay Jensen Suiin Paddy Welch Paddy Spokane Seattle Jensen

Wright for President Wright for President

Luke B. Wright, former ambassador to Japan, is endorsed by the Philippines for president on the Democratic ticket. Editorials praise his independence and leadership, noting his opposition to Washington politics and commitment to firm peace and achievement. Wright is described as a strong, cultured Southern leader with a record against double dealing.

Manila P. L Luke B. Wright Japan Philippines This City Wright Taft Cay Washington War Department Hoe

Money loaned on Gamonds, etc

Strictly confidential. Reasonable rates. 206 Halley Bidg. ooo.

Gamonds Halley

Enduring ideals mark a life of public service

A tribute to a man of chivalrous character and unblemished record. He is praised for gallantry courage and unwavering determination, clinging to ideals as high as any public figure. The passage honors loyalty from friends and adherents to his exemplary conduct.

Trains Delayed After Idaho Cave-in Halts Northern Route

A cave in Sunday at tunnel No. 7 between Tray and Band Point Idaho disrupted Great Northern service. Trains arrived in Seattle behind schedule with No 1 Oriental Limited delayed from Monday to Wednesday afternoon.

Tray Band Point Idaho Great Northern Seattle Oriental Limited

Movement to organize mill workers targets Oriental labor

Everett area report says State Organizer Young begins effort to unionize mills to remove Hindu and Japanese workers. Union men claim organizing is the sole method to drive out Oriental labor.

Everett, Ave Young

Excursions East Ry Oregon Be and Nav Co Fares

Excursions listed include trips to James town Saratoga Springs Chicago St Louis Omaha Kansas City and Missouri River ports with return dates and total fares. Tickets available at Union Ticket office 608 First Ave from agent Eliza general agent.

Oregon First Ave Eliza

Incomplete Incorporation Filings Reported in Olympia

Incorporation papers filed with the secretary of state include Auburn State Bank of Auburn with 25000 dollars and United States Amusement Company of Beattie with 600900 dollars. Listed names include M. Hall C. B. Mall W. T. Behne Lewis N. Hoosenbaum S. H. Frigglander EB. Price and F. Harris.

Olympia Otabe Auburn State Bank Auburn M. Hall Mall W. T. Behne United States Amusement Company Beattie Lewis N. Hoosenbaum H. Frigglander EB. Price F. Harris

Worderchevada Mines and Herrett Ferm Ventures Noted

Reports indicate the Worderchevada Mines of Heatile with a $2,600,000 valuation and associated figures for Martin and H. A Herrett Ferm and Mill Everett at $60,000. Other entities include T. Merrett and fi J, a2, listed in the financial brief.

Worderchevada Heatile Chas Don Im. Martin H. A

Boiler Installation At We Kare Lee Works

Geo H Woodhouse at 11g Street plans an installation of hot air furnaces described as the only kind that provides even heating for all workers. The note emphasizes efficiency and worker comfort at the shop.

Ua Figere Geo. H. Woodhouse Atroet

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