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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1904
Page
2
Jeffries and Munroe Ready for Big Fight
San Francisco reports both Jeffries and Munroe finished training in excellent condition for tomorrow night’s bout. Jeffries weighed 226 pounds and followed a day of walking rowing and rubbing down. Odds favor Jeffries at 10 to 3 with Munroe seen as a tougher challenge than some expect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jeffries
Munroe
Jeff
Fitesimmons
Manroe
Oporta
Sports Results Across Cities Featuring Local Teams
Scores from games in Portland Seattle Detroit Boston Washington New York St Louis Chicago Pittsburg St Louis Cincinnati Baltimore Lake and Butte. Notable results include New York 8 over St Louis 1 and Boston 5 over Chicago unknown. The column also lists standings and a brief ad for bicycle repairs.
Consuela Wins Massachusetts Stake at Readville Harness Meet
Consuela captures the Massachusetts stake of 15000 in five heats at Readville Massachusetts on August 26. Time 2 07 5, 2 10 4. Tona takes 2 15 trotting for 1000 with two wins. Lord Revelstoke wins Tyro foals of 1901 purse 6000 with two top heats. Den Carr nets two straight heats in 2 12 pacing. Time 2 07 5 and 2 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rreadville
Masa
den Carr
Weight dispute stalls Burne Wood match negotiations
The proposed Burne Wood fight again stalls as managers Biddy Bishop and Hilly Lavigne fail to fix terms on the weight question. Burne demands 14 pounds, Woods 158, with Bishop threatening to quit for San Francisco if no settlement by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddy Bishop
Woods
Hilly Lavigne
Burne
Bishop
San Francisco
Lay
Astoria Regatta Opens with Coronation and Races
The tenth annual Astoria regatta began with a coronation ceremony for Queen Helen and Admiral Campbell attended by Governor Chamberlain and staff. In morning events, a four-oared shell race saw Portland face Vancouver, B C, with the British Columbians winning by three lengths. Shearer defeated Waitt and McCabe in the single event, though McCabe was fouled and capsized after contact with a small boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Ore
Queen Helen
Admiral Campbell
McCabe
Portland
Chauffeurs Must Cut Speed In City Streets
Councilman Barnett drafts an ordinance to curb speeding. Aimed limits may set eight miles per hour in business districts four at crossings and twelve on other city streets. Local chauffeurs are deemed reckless and face tighter rules once approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett
Big Fight Reports From San Francisco Ring Card
Returns of the big ii in San Francisco will be received ringside tomorrow night at Germania hall with the bantam class opening bouts by Harry Haem and Frank Tauny. Charlie White faces Harry Mason next, followed by Percy Cove versus George Brown. The middleweight clash pairs Tony Stearns and Seaton, while Seaton brings a strong heavyweight record from ten tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Germania Hall
Harry Haem
Frank Tauny
Charlie White
Harry Mason
Percy Cove
George Brown
Tony Stearns
Yacht Race Off Seattle Postponed To Labor Day
The yacht race scheduled off Seattle between the Maidah of Tacoma and the Gwendolin Madeline and Linda of Seattle has been postponed until Labor Day.
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Seattle
Maidah
Tacoma
Gwendolin
Madeline
Linda
Six Crooks Arrested Near Ringling Circus Scams
Six suspects including Hid Rogers and James Moore were captured by City Detectives Barber Wappenstein and Officer Tunnell with help from Tom Ryan. The group, alleged to follow the Ringling circus, preyed on crowds at tent entrances and robbed houses while owners were away. They will be held until the circus departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. G. Hart
HK. Manning
Rogers
John Dell
James Moore
John J. Mack
BB. Johnson
Barber, Wappenstein
Tunnell
Tom Ryan
First Avenue
Ringling
Matt
United States
Protest Outcome Exposes Dil Dispute By Foomnetere Leaders
Representatives of the foomnetere unter staged a protest against the Dil drawing attention to policy gaps. The demonstration highlighted concerns over governance and resource allocation, signaling ongoing negotiations pending formal responses.
Sam Jones to Speak in October Tour Across Cities
The renowned lecturer Sam Jones is set to appear in October with two lectures in the region. Arrangements with Mr Jones have been finalized for appearances in Bellingham Everett Tacoma and Portland, with Kapane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF Jones
W. W. Gilday
Mr. Jones
Bpekane
Bellingham
Everett
Tacoma
Portland
Julius Horton Dies at 71 in Georgetown
Julius Horton longtime Georgetown pioneer and brother of Dexter Horton died at his Georgetown home after months of ill health. He was 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Horton
Dexter Horton
Georgetown
Trustworthy Cure Ad From Toledo Drugstore
An old advertisement proclaims a one hundred dollar reward for a case of catarrh that cannot be cured and promotes internal catarrh care taken internally with testimonials offered free. The Toledo drugstate claims the product acts directly with mucous surfaces and markets a variety of tonics and pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
AN & Marvin
Holenate Drugstate
Mare
Igie
Halis
Change Ordinance Reduces 36 Foot Hydrant Rule
Fire and Water Committee last night amended the city ordinance on hydrant clearances. The 36 foot proximity limit was cut to M4 feet and a loading area time restriction was removed. Local official J A Guiledge of Verbena oversaw the action. A medical note mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing severe piles after repeated treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire and Water Committee
J. A. Guiledge
Verbena
Bucklen
G. O. Guy, Inc
Second Avenue
Vesler
Strike At Marseilles Grips Mediterranean Trade
About sixteen principal shipping companies have halted operations in Marseilles as sailors and dock workers strike. The government has ordered gunboats and torpedo boats to assume Mediterranean mail routes while merchant ships withdraw from service, halting extensive port activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
France
Strike
Mediterranean
Cio to Dabney & Woodhouse For Bargains In Furniture
Bargains spread across furniture stoves carpets and ranges at Yum Yum Springs. Store offers marked down goods some used lightly at about half original cost. Call to save on your bill of goods and remember the name and place.
Farallon Sails to Southeast Alaska With Large Cargo
The steamer Farallon departed yesterday for Southeastern Alaska ports carrying one of the largest cargos for the vessel including 150 sheep from Cold Storage of Tacoma and 200 tons of salt. The load targets salteries along the southeastern coast while other details resemble familiar old notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farallon
Alaska
Cold Storage Company
Tacoma
Largest and best equipped dental office on the Pacific Coast
The advertisement touts a full service dental office explaining modern painless dentistry with crown filling and extraction. It notes no students are employed, only experienced dentists, upfront cost estimates, and no charge for extractions when plates are ordered. A lady attends the office.
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Pacific Coast
Hanlons to box six rounds in Philadelphia this fall
Hanlon and McGovern agreed to a six round bout in Philadelphia in late September. Deady, McGovern's manager, confirmed in a letter that arrangements were complete and both fighters were set to meet. Earlier doubts about the match vanished after word from Harris that the bout was a certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Eddie Hanlon
Terry McGovern
Philadelphia
Bob Deady
Eddie
Hanlon
McGovern
Nelson
Harris
McCoy and O Brien Agree to Canada Fight for 19000
Kid McCoy and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien signed to meet before October 1 in Canada for a 19000 purse. The International Athletic club of New York has posted 5000 as a good faith guarantee, with the bout set at 158 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Kid McCoy
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Canada
International Athletic Club of New York
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