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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1907

Page

2

Four long shots win the money at Meadows race day

Long shots dominated the Meadows program as four were victorious in the muddy conditions. Favorite runners like Fliat Peep and Silver Stocking won late races, while Lucky Lad surprised at 05 to 1. Bets swung heavily on Hi-Caul-Cap and First Peep with notable pulls.

Lucky Lad Hoe Hi-Caul-Cap Queen Alamo Hiaul Cap Iron Watson Ie Goeber Siienensnate Milver Broeking Columbia Mayham

Milwaukee railroad offers $3 daily to Yakima valley laborers

State news reports the Milwaukee railroad job offer of three dollars a day for labor in the Yakima valley. J W Hall, Montesano pioneer, dies after illness from cancer and stomach trouble. Robbers loot John Hoffman's residence at Walla Walla, set it ablaze and destroy it, losses totaling nineteen thousand dollars. Myra Benson, a six year old girl, nearly suffocates after falling into a barrel of paint at Tacoma. Edmund Lohre in Tacoma sawmill loses an arm after machine catch. he calls for a doctor and passes out. Searchers in Samas creek near Bellingham fail to find Elmer King after one year old presumed drowned. boy was found asleep after hiding under a bed.

Milwaukee Railroad Yakima Valley J. W. Hall John Hoffman Walla Walla Myra Benson Tacoma Edmund Lohre Samas Bellingham Elmer King

Fortune Unearthed in Wisconsin Wall Box

In Lacrosse on August 27 Fred Schmoot of Tomah tore down a frame house and found a rusted tin box containing government bonds notes and currency valued at about 15000. The home once housed Michael Larkin a recluse now dead. The treasure passes to Morris Larkin a Civil War veteran in Tomah.

Lacrosse Wis Fred Schmoot Tomah Schmoot Michael Larkin Larkin Morris Larkin

Ellis Wins Shoot at St Johns Club

Billie Ellis returned from St Johns Oregon where in an allys shoot at clay targets he posted the big general average. The shoot under the St Johns Guan club drew 80 competitors from Portland and Puget Sound district. Killa the sole Seattle entrant scored 90 percent of 150 birds.

Ed BE Billie St. Johns Oregon

Athletes at Work at Seattle Club Ahead of Vancouver Meet

Seattle Athletic Club members train intensely as the annual Vancouver track meet approaches on Labor Day. Marty Coe of the University of Michigan is keeping pace with teammates Eine and Maloney, who will join the club next year to bolster the squad.

Seattle Athletic Club Vancouver Labor Day Marty Coe University of Michigan Coe Eine Maloney 8. A

Wrestling match spark in the west over Rotler vs Klank

Much interest follows the proposed bout between Dr. Wh. Rotler and Minut Klank with many requests for a public spectacle. Klank after a Denver Friday night match with Gotch will depart for Seattle Sunday. Holler is favored to win.

Dr. Wh. FL Rotler Minut Klank West Klank Gotch Denver Seattle Holler

Rich nobleman weds working girl in Philadelphia society

Philadelphia society was abuzz as Count Leopold J. deFerri, a wealthy nobleman sought by major American families for a title, wed Rita Jardiner, a city woman who works as a bookkeeper in a downtown business office.

Philadelphia Leopold J. deFerri Rita Jardiner

Escape From Pen Leaves Prisoners At Large

Prisoners escaped from the pen and remain at large. All escapees are two year men and not considered desperate criminals.

Baseball Gossip Sparks Clash At Dug Park In Yukon

At 3 90 this afternoon Cuba and Aberdeen Landoaters meet at Dug Park in a key clash. Dug backs the locals and predicts eight of twelve wins as Tacoma and Spokane tensions rise with lineup shifts including Kellackey catching and Shea handling duties.

Cuba Aberdeen Lan Duaters Dug's Park Agatth Aberdeen Dug Aberdeen Bunch

Growth shown in county schools from 1906 to present

The 1907 county superintendent report shows general growth in school system. It notes 244 teachers in 1906 and indicates the number increased last year, reflecting overall advancement across the county.

Everett

Ottawa imposes arrival limit on Japanese steamer ships

Vancouver dispatch reports Ottawa announcing a new policy restricting any steamer from the Orient to land 500 passengers, presumably Japanese, for future arrivals. The measure signals tighter immigration control.

Vancouver B.C Ankof Ohent Orientaia Ottawa

Thoroughhorse racing action at Seattle track event

A muddy Seattle track hosts a multi race card including five furlongs maiden and older stakes. Notable performances include Win first three driving, Ponemah and Calmar contesting late stages, and Sultan Mart feature with a close finish.

Robert Judas Antner Portela Gaines Hannon Terone Petr Annette F Andersen Kerennion Mannen Chiestie

National Irrigation Congress to Gather in Sacramento

Thousands from across the country will attend the National Irrigation Congress in Sacramento, with Vice President Fairbanks among speakers. The event features an interstate exposition of irrigated land and forest products and a display of farm goods, prizes up to $1,000, and prominent governors and officials attending the sessions.

Seattle Pany Lala Fairbanks United States

Irrigation Congress Preparations Bring Big Plans

The draft outlines a grand irrigation congress with expected attendance of 26,000, chaired by W. A. Peard. A $20,000 publicity drive supports a wide program including foreign irrigation topics, two foot silver trophies, an illuminated parade, and river rail excursions. Gov. Chamberlain of Oregon will attend with a military escort and 10 gun salute.

Chrnge W. A. Peard Chamberlain Oregon Congress

Dreyfus Defender Mordant Decorated With Legion of Honor

In Paris on August 27 Maitre Mordant who aided Maitre Labori in the Dreyfus case was awarded the Legion of Honor, honoring his role in the second trial defense. The Seattle Star notes this as another notable credential for the defense supporters.

Paris Dreyfus France Maitre Mordant Maitre Labori

88 Year-Old Mrs Butler Returns from Grand World Journey

Mrs Wm Butler, aged 88, arrived on the Cunard Irvinia after eleven months of travel. She and her daughter Clementine Butler went to India to attend the golden jubilee of the Lucknow Methodist mission founded by the couple fifty years earlier.

Boston Cunard Irvinia Wm. Butler

Tom L Johnson Arrests Man After Auto Collision

Mayor Johnson personally arrested Herbert Fletcher, a motor man for the Cleveland Electric Railway Co., after Fletcher collided his car with the mayor’s auto. Fletcher was detained, then bailed out by Stanley of the railway’s general manager. Oregon to test demurrage law as the state railway commission sues Southern Pacific over car provision.

Cleveland, C Tom L. Johnson Herbert Fletcher Cleveland Electric Railway Co Fletcher Po-Lce Stanley Oregon State Railway Commission Southern Pacific

May Be A Hoax Telegraph Order Report

Vancouver telegraph operators refuse US messages pending a confirmation from President Small. Some say eastern Canadian offices handle them, but local staff deny it. In certain circles the Small order is believed to be a hoax.

Vancouver B. C United States President Small

Sunday Law Violated in Everett by Local Saloonkeepers

Complaints sworn by about a dozen Silvana men accuse Del Rourke Daniel McDonald and John Oleson in Everett of keeping the town saloon open on Sunday. This marks the first organized challenge by county residents to Sunday saloons in the district.

Everett Siivana del Rourke Daniel McDonald John Oleson Snloons

Cosgrove Opens His Campaign in Everett Visit

Everett August 27 G Cosgrove of Pomroy Republican gubernatorial candidate opened his campaign in Everett visiting local politicians and outlining his platform.

Cosgrove Star Everett G. Cosgrove of Pomroy Evernett

Everett to Get New Mill Plant in Fourteenth Dock Site

Turgeon and Fleury, Ballard shingle makers, clinched a deal for a site in Everett and plan to move their mill to the city. They will erect a single and double block mill on Fourteenth at the dock, secured by a 400 foot allotment.

Everett Aum Turgeon & Fleury Fourteenth Dock

Highland Falls Dairy Damaged in Cattle Tolling Incident

A fragment reports tragedy in Highland Falls New York where cows in a dairy herd owned by Pierpont Morgan were killed after a cable incident. Details are sparse but indicate significant losses to Morgan and his dairy operation.

Highland Fall N.Y Pierpont Morgan Morgan

Fragmented OCR summary of Pacific 400 drone article

The readable text references Bremerton Puget Sound locations and a range of place names, ships, and vessels including torpedo boats and dry dock facilities. It mentions training sites and various geographic anchors, though many terms are garbled.

Pacific Bremerton Puget Braske Oregon Win Botton Albany Hutiaio Doelphia Nivatg Goldsboro

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