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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
2
At the Meadows yesterday a crowded public wagered on races marked by heavy track and slow times. Croix d Or and Tshta paid big in early favorites while Rosy Light and Lone Wolf led from the start in respective races. Jockey Regie Davis rode two winners, and Tarp and Croix d Or drew heavy betting before triumphing in tight finishes.
The article explains that state laws cannot govern areas under exclusive U S jurisdiction such as post offices, federal courts, and military sites. It notes that the Byerly act banning cigarette sale and manufacture takes effect Sept 1 but may be partly nullified on federal reservations like Fort Lawton Flagler Casey Worden Bremerton navy yard Walla Walla posts and federal buildings in Washington.
United Press reports from Watonga Oklahoma describe Tom Ferguson the ex governor and congress candidate admitting that his wife is the more competent statesman. An adversary suggested she supplied much of the gray matter for his political ambitions and Ferguson conceded the charge as substantiated during the heated campaign.
Howard James president of the Great Northern Steamship Co is in the city on business for the company.
The report blames Seattle for bad luck and poor umpiring in yesterday's game. Myers and Quigley faced questionable calls as Brud Spencer collided with the ball, while Howlett's throw and Dudley's defense drew praise. Coy vows to challenge Higginbotham with Aberdeen scalp bids in today’s lineup.
Tomorrow features the 24th conference of the International Law Association in Portland Maine. Prince Wilhelm of Sweden arrives in New York for a short stay before sailing home. The Interstate Commerce Commission meets in St Paul to review unfair railroad rates. The US Immigration Commission sails from Liverpool to New York. Secretary Taft plans a Denver talk and a visit to Yellowstone. a baby carnival and fair are planned in Asbury Park.
Reports from Sofia claim Prince Ferdinand, 46, has been invited to rule Bulgaria as a constitutional principality under Turkish suzerainty. He was elected prince in 1887 by the national assembly amid Bulgaria's push for a monarchy.
George K. Coryell former city clerk has filed plans with the building inspector to erect a two story factory on block 19 of D. T. Denny's addition in North Seattle. E. A. Schioeman aged 24 is reported missing from his room at 417 12 Youler way since August 24 and the office has been notified.
A tense game between the Cubs and Bawdusters featured slow deliveries by Aberdeen and strong hitting by Van Buren. Key plays included Shaffer’s fielding miscue, a double steal by Anderson and Householder, and Seattle’s failed sixth inning threat.
The council announces the start of annexation of Dawlap Rainier Beach and Atlantic City by ordinance in council forming a new district in the Twelfth ward. Games were postponed yesterday due to rain affecting Epo Kane and Hatte. Vancouver opens today and Tacoma at Bpo- 0 Annexation Ordinance. Coancilman Oil chairs the elections and boundaries committee leading the process.
In Washington on August 24 Rear Admiral Charles Henry Davis second in command of the Atlantic Fleet was placed on the retired list at age 62. His retirement creates a vacancy in the rear admiral rank filled by Captain Edwin Conway Pendleton. Davis is among the seventh well known admiral retired this year and more retirements are planned.
Telegraphic acceptance received from Secretary of War William H. Taft for a luncheon in the Rath shelter on Monday September 9. Luncheon to start at 12 o'clock with 125 seats. early application advised to 209 Oriental Building. At 1 pm Taft will be guided by Rear Admiral Burwell to Shemerton aboard a chartered vessel.
The wall of the old ferry boat King County, which served Kirkland residents commuting to Seattle and homes on the east side of Lake Washington, was yesterday sold by the county commissioners to George Bartech for 704 dollars.
Prince Wilhelm grandson of King Oscar and son of Crown Prince, was hosted by President and Mrs Roosevelt at a luncheon in Oyster Bay. He arrived aboard the Swedish cruiser Fylgia and will remain through New York visit before sailing back to Sweden next Tuesday.
A prospecting party from the Olympics located claims near Blue mountain as rumors of rich gold and copper deposits circulate. Judge Anderson Arvid Pearson and Emil Kiinger found gold worth five dollars per pan, with others staking claims as fortune is hinted in the Olympic forest reserve area.
Seattle Star Exclusive: Little Mary Necker, 18, left with her mother for Europe two weeks ago. Peaches, her pet dog who usually accompanied Mary, was locked up by servants but escaped and has since been sighted in various adventures as he searches for his young mistress.
City school board, with Bapt. Cooper, splits Seattle into two high school districts. Queen Anne pupils must attend Lincoln High at Green Lake instead of Broadway High, amid parental opposition. The text also mentions locusts and moths as unrelated notes.
The Pacific Squadron is at Bremerton with more battleships than ever in Puget Sound history. The harbor houses vessels like the Ne Roston Albany Charleston Buffalo training ship Philadelphia prison ship Nipate and torpedo boats Paul Jones Goldeborough and an immense drydock. Goats leave Pier 2. Rows ride 60 cents.
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