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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1907

Page

2

Fast Time the Day's Feature at the Track

The Mist wins the fourth race at six furlongs in 1 1 1 and Pal takes the last race in 1 12. Favorites struggle as several upsets and wide betting figures shape an eventful card. Belle Kinney loses a nose to Mischief. Tonic beats Ponemah. The Mist and Pal score surprises amid strong wagering action and postrace bets.

the Mist Pal Belle Kinney Mischief Mix Chief Susie Gregg

RACES WITHOUT A DRIVER

Springfield trainer MeConnell showcases a self driving pace horse named Joe Joker. The colt runs a mile and a half track without a sulky or driver and wins consistently turning at the bell and returning to the wire. Joe Joker reportedly has a record of 2164 percent and shows no need for hopples or breaking.

Springfield Will H. MecConnell McConnell Joe Joker

Armie the Phenomenal One-Armed Pitcher Stuns Fans

Mordecai Brown a Chicago Cubs star rival in the Bushnell league is challenged by Roy Hollwich a 14 year old one-armed pitcher nicknamed Armie. He recently pitched a two-hit shutout drawing large crowds and proving standout speed and control in a premier twirler role.

Weattle Star Ringfieling Mordecai Brown Chicago Cubs Roy Hollwich Mier Twirler Bushnell Armie Balla

Cubs Take Opening Game From Miners

In Seattle yesterday the Cubs beat the Miners 6 to 4 aided by Seattle errors and mistimed plays. Hatten pitched well after a rough start, while Dudley and Abrogant provided a late spark as Seattle staged three runs in the third inning.

CUBS Hutt Milt Minera Seattle Balla Dudley Bite Aed Ron Roosevelt

Horse Racing Results Showdown at Seattum Fair

The card features multiple races with horses like Mischief, Forsee, and Miss May dish in ACTION. Winners include Mischief in the first event and Magnet-Tenshras in a later sprint, with detailed times and placements across the program.

Vancouver Athletic Club to Stage Second Field Meet

The Vancouver B C Athletic Club will host its second annual field meet on September 2 in Vancouver. The Seattle Athletic Club plans to send a team and compete for medals and cups, with the Marathon race highlighted as the feature event.

Vancouver B. C Seattle Athletic Club

Delphin Sails North With Colored Crew Amid Labor Turmoil

Steamship Delphin arrived from Southeastern Alaska with 110 passengers and a large cargo of fuel. After the crew quit over Second Mate Flaherty’s discharge, the ship sailed with a black crew and was later augmented by Indians at various ports as the ship required additional labor.

Delphin Alaska Porte Beatty Flaherty Dolphin North

State Commission Lacks Authority Over Telegraph Regulation

Washington dispatch notes that the interstate commerce commission cannot take control of telegraph systems under the Hepburn act. Commissioners say at most the panel could regulate rates, set service rules, or publish findings, but cannot regulate wages or resolve wage disputes or seize telegraph operations. The current strike thus requires no commission action.

Seattle Star Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Commission

Baseball Gossip Promotes Kreits as Promising Backstop

Dugdale signs Ralph Kreits who has caught for Colfan Wash in the trolley league and shows promise in batting and fielding as catcher. He is praised for a strong throw and solid backstop skills. Spokane won the opening game while Aberdeen moves into the race as teams clash.

Dugdale Ralph Kreits Colfan Wash Positon Kreits

Typhoid cases reported near Christopher in Kent

Aug 21 Kent items note multiple typhoid cases near Christopher with Clyde Campbell and Eva and others ill. Smallpox patient Charley Stoddard improves as Otla nears discharge from quarantine. Other local moves include land sale, marriages in Victoria, and a two week tin can plant vacation for workers.

Kent Christopher Clyde Campbell Eva K. Healy Meredith Charley Stoddard Otla Ethel Sherrard Portland Ore Robt. Carmack J. Arney Wm. Arney Chris Moe Moclpa Leevan Smith Rev. Wooten The Friends Church New England L. A. Roll St. Louis L. B. Forrester Seattle Hi. M. Wallace Grace Schultz Clark Walter White Victoria B.C Seattle Electric Company

Port Townsend Theater Reopens Under New Management

Port Townsend August 21 The theater and dance hall reopened last night with Joe Hayden in charge. No liquor was sold during the evening but soft drinks were popular and the venue drew strong patronage after the Sunday closing agitation.

Star Port Townsend Joe Hayden

Crimean War Veterans to Hold Northwest Reunion

Local residents Capt. C. H. Morrison James Woodham and James Smith who served in the British Army during the Crimean War plan a reunion next month. Morrison served aboard HMS Sans Pareil at Seige of Sebastopol and holds Victoria’s silver medal for veterans.

Port Townsend Northwest C. H. Morrison James Woodham James Smith Crimea Morrison H. M.S. Sans Parie Babastopol

Japanese Youth Deported From Seattle Immigration Bond

Takahashi Moriktateu, a 16 year old Japanese national who arrived on the Riojan Maru, was ordered deported by a special board of inquiry. Officials found him without funds and lacking visible means of support.

Takahashi Moriktateu Seattle Moriktatau

Money Loaned on Diamonds Confidential Offer at 204 Halley Bidgeoo

Strictly confidential loan offer advertises reasonable rates for collateral diamonds and related items at 204 Halley Bidgeoo. The notice emphasizes discretion and quick credit approval for local borrowers seeking pawn-like financing.

Mineral rights to be taxed across state land sales

State Tax Commissioner Masterday told the county board of equalization that when sellers reserve mineral or riparian rights in land, tax should be divided between the landowner and the rights holder. He cited Northern Pacific, Weyerhauser, Northwestern Improvements and others as examples where reserves affect millions of acres and shift tax responsibility to the rights owners.

State Master Day County Board of Equalization Masterday Tax Commission Northern Pacific Railroad Weyerhauser Company InPland

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