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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1914

Page

7

Bill James Leads Braves Past Giants 7 to 3 in World Series Bid

Local fans flock to The Star seeking word on the Boston National game as Bill James, back with Seattle, dominates the mound against Tesreau. The Braves win 7 to 3 on 11 hits while Tesreau and Demaree falter and Wiltse finishes. Rush, once Seattle favorite, loses for Tacoma as Spokane gains five hits.

Star Office Seattle Braves Pennantville Bill James Northwestern James Giants Stallings Big Bill Tesreau New York Giant New York Demaree Wiltse Boston Harry Rush Tacoma Indians Spokane Rush

Opening of Cow Hill golf links deferred to fall

The opening date for the municipal golf links on Cow Hill has been postponed to fall as stated by Director of Playgrounds Stine. The health department’s refusal to speed up pest house removal near the course has caused ongoing delays.

Cow Hill Stine Health Department

Middies Sign Up N Francisco Bout Follows Past Clash

San Francisco August 15 Ar boxing match cards list George Murray and Billy Murray signing for a 20 round bout to be staged here on September 9. Chip Murray set to clash in the 15th round of a prior meeting.

N Francisco George Billy Murray Ad. Day Chip Murray

Expo opening not postponed despite European war says President Moore

President Moore told state and foreign commissioners the fair will open on schedule. The 1915 exposition in San Francisco remains set for August despite tensions abroad.

San Francisco Moore

Dr Pierce’s Tablets Offer Permanent Cure for Nerve Ailments

Victims of insomnia despondency nervous debility indigestion constipation loss of energy and ambition and other wrecks are urged to renew their youth with Dr. Pierce’s Tablets by mail. $1 per box or 6 for $5. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by Kineell Bros. Seattle Washington. Letters to Raymond Remedy Co. 217g Pike Gt. Seattle, Wash.

Kineell Bros Second Madison Third Columbia

Ralph Frary Becomes Vancouver Barkeeper Pilot

Former Northwestern league umpire Ralph Frary seeks a Vancouver license to captain schooners and mix drinks. He had disappeared and reportedly joined the Federals, which the Feds denied, sparking jokes of a Federal Bartenders’ league.

Northwestern League Vancouver Ovens Ebatpdoose Ewnwreens Cincinnati Brooklyn Eevee Pitteburg Seeanee Seneee Eewee Seeee Seer Wewewe St Louie Sreeeetaretne Federal League Pet Ifty Ralph Frary B. C Frary Feds Federal Bartenders’ League

Water Carnival Opens With Canoe Races At Seattle Club

The Seattle Athletic Club staged the annual water carnival off Blakistone with the canoe races as the first event at two o clock today. A large crowd attended the opener.

Seattle Athletic Club Blakistone

Two Wilhoits for Victoria Bees Outfield Positions

Victoria Bees consider adding Joe Wilholt from Venice to pair with his brother in the Bees outfield. The move hinges on acquiring Joe Wilholt, brother of the current Bees left fielder.

Victoria Joe Wilholt Venice The Bees

The Human Slaughter House

A narrator recalls scenes of battlefield gore and a domestic life that contradicts grim memories. He reflects on the transformation of ordinary people into indifferent observers of death as war blurs moral boundaries. The piece contrasts intimate family moments with brutal images, ending with a vow to continue on Monday.

Complete Report of Market Today Prices Vaid Producers for Vegetables and Fruit

Market today lists price snapshots from various producers for vegetables and fruit. The report notes current pricing, supply availability, and market movements affecting buyers and vendors in the region.

Vaid

Laundryman Fined for Eight Hour Law Violation

R G Scott proprietor of Monroe Steam Laundry Monroe was fined 40 dollars at Everett after confessing violation of the eight hour law for women employees yesterday.

Everett R. G. Scott Monroe

Mike Gibbons Credits Self-Control For Boxing Rise

St Paul boxer Mike Gibbons recalls a youth on the St Paul street corner attack that fueled his drive. He says a manager Eddie Reddy helped him rise from YMCA instructor to world class fighter amid a $75 000 fortune and two children. He warns against becoming a bum.

Mike Gibbons St.paul St. Paul Minn Sonny Mike Eddie Reddy Gibbons St. Paul Y. M. C. A

Cupid Smashes Her Perfectly Lovely Career

Los Angeles report notes Mrs H B Drago of New York on honeymoon after marriage upsets a celebrated music career once predicted by Fred de Grace author of The Purple Robe. Her husband owns a New York publisher of novelized plays and the couple received 100 shares in a Nevada quicksilver mine as a wedding present.

Los Angeles Cal Cupid

Confessions of a Wife Endures Family Scandal and Silence

Madame Symone confronts the truth about Harry Symone and Eliene after twins are born. Eliene legally adopts the children, while Harry’s past letters and alleged indiscretions threaten the family’s reputation. The narrator notes shared guilt among Eliene, Harry’s mother, and the maid, and observes the cost of mistakes.

Millionaire of Klondike Dead

Harry C. Anderson, who went to the Klondike before the gold strike and returned wealthy, invested heavily in real estate in Stanwood and Skagit county, became president of the Bank of Stanwood, and died yesterday there. He was said to be worth about 1 million dollars at his death.

Harry Eliene Madame Symone Harry C. Anderson Klondike Stanwood Skagit County Bank of

Californians Dominate Washington State Tennis Meet

The Seattle Tennis Club hosts the Washington state championship as Van Dyke Johns and H C Breck of California compete for the singles title. Local interest waned after Seattle players were eliminated, prompting calls to restrict future tournaments to state residents.

Seattle Tennis Club van Dyke Johns H. C. Breck California Breck Johnn Ve. Russell Fulton Sarah Livingston Myra Lambuth Miss Livingston Miss Archbald Bragdon Johns Auh Kelleher Russell

Lumber Worker Shot While Attacking Another in Camp

In Ellensburg on August 15 Arthur Jarred shot lumber worker William Smalley who had gone insane and pursued Henry Weissenfluh with a double-bitted ax. Smalley died. Jarred was exonerated by a coroner's jury.

Ellensburg Arthur Jarred Henry Weissenfluh William Smalley Smalley South Cle-Elum Weissenfluh Jarred

Home Product Day Proclaimed by Governor for Aug 22

The New Seattle Chamber of Commerce has a state made in Washington day proclaimed for August 22. Observed at the Armory with the Merchants and Manufacturers fair, it invites displays of home grown goods with free entry cards from Supt. H. B. Hardt in the Central building.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce Washington Lister Armory Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Fair H. B. Hardt

Humoldt Arrives from Alaska then Sails North Again

The steamship Humoldt reached port from Alaska early yesterday. Late last night she steamed northward after discharging cargo and loading again in preparation for further voyage.

Humoldt Alaska

South Park to Meet Everett Nonparells in Possible Game

The South Park baseball team, a crack semi pro aggregation, has accepted a challenge from the Everett Nonparells and a game between the teams is likely to be scheduled in the future.

South Park Everett

Change of Date for National City Tennis Meet

The Everett Tennis tournament cancellation leads the Seattle Athletic Club to move the national city tennis meet to August 17, a week earlier than planned. Separately, Sonder klasse yachts likely will not race at Kiel this year.

Everett Seattle Athletic Club Sonderklasse Kiel

Prince Albert Tobacco Advertisements Highlight Flavor and Comfort

Dixie Land tobacco praised as a cure for fatigue and irritability in a series of humorous ads. The notices promise aromatic, fresh smoke and contentment for tired or grouchy readers, urging readers to watch the next Monday issue for more illustrations.

Prince Albert Tobacco National Joy

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