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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1918

Page

3

Favorites Win Most of Tourney Matches

In Forest Hills New York the national singles tournament sees favorites prevail in most Wednesday matches. Notable results include RL Murray and Tilden Jr advancing, Pell losing two straight to Murray, and Voshell beating Richards after dropping the first two sets.

Forest Hills N. Y R. L. Murray Kay T. Tilden, Jr Murray R. Pell Pell Bob Wabraushek Seattle Anderson New York Niles Boston Burdick Hicego Hall of

U S Seizes Spruce From Goodyear Lumber in Clallam County

Condemnation actions against Goodyear Lumber Co of Seattle involve vast spruce holdings in Clallam County. District Attorney Rory C. Saunders said the spruce is essential for production and has been contested between the company and federal authorities claiming steep prices.

Goodyear Lumber Company Clallam County Hoge Rory C. Saunders Goodyear Company Seattle

Interstate Realty Open Session In Seattle Convention

The second annual Interstate Realty Association convention opened in Seattle with over 1 000 REALTORS in attendance. Delegates registered at convention headquarters at 1309 Ave as officers and executive committee members joined a luncheon in the tea room of the Bon He at 12 15.

Interstate Realty Association Seattle Ave Mts

National Actuaries Leader to Address Seattle Council

Arthur Hunter, president of the National Association of Actuaries, will speak to Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club members Friday at noon. Italian editors arriving in Seattle Monday will be hosted at a reception. A cook recruitment call seeks 150 cooks for the U S tank corps in King County. Lieutenant Wm C H Lewis, Seattle native, returns from 20 day leave after receiving a flying service commission and plans a visit with parents at Wing Point Eagle Harbor. Major FE H Williams United States engineers will be at 409 County City Thursday and Friday to examine men for positions.

Arthur Hunter National Association of Actuaries Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Seattle W. H. Lewis Wing Point Eagle Harbor FE. H. Williams United States Engineers

Rankin Loses Senatorial Contest in Butte

Aug 29 Miss Jeanette Rankin concedes the republican nomination defeat to Dr C M Lanstrum by about 3000 votes. Lanstrum faces Senator Walsh in the final election with Walsh aided by the progressive element and President Wilson, while Rankin’s exit shifts labor support to Walsh.

Ette Rankin Dr. C. M. Lanstrum United States Lanstrum Senator Walsh Miss Rankin Walsh Wilson

Architects Exhibit At Home Bureau Show

The Washington state chapter of the American Institute of Architects unveils a traveling exhibit in Room 109 of the Cobb Building. It features standardized plans and specs for three, four and five room homes along with photos of completed work and invites all interested in building a home to view it.

Washington State The American Institute of Architects More Homes Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Cobb Building

Tennis Players Trek West to Test Skills in California

Sara Livingstone, Washington state tennis champion, travels to California to challenge Anita Myers, Florence Sutton, and Mayme McDonald who also traveled. Bob Wabraushek struggles early in Eastern events but shows promise. KR Lindley Murray defeats Pell and faces tough rivals Tilden, Niles, and Kumague the renowned Japanese in upcoming rounds.

Sara Livingstone Washington State California Anita Myers Florence Sutton Mayme McDonald Bob Wabraushek Alsho Anderson Lindley Murray T. KR. Pell

Canadians Ready for Lewis Boxers

Vancouver dates report final plans for an International patriotic boxing tournament between Camp Lewis soldiers and Canadian servicemen. Romeo Hagen of Camp Lewis clashes with Tommy Burns while C Thompson of Lewis meets Billy Kirkland of the First battalion. Johnny Moore of Camp Lewis fights Roughhouse Burns of the Canadians, with Willie Ritchie refereeing six round bouts and a three round exhibition between Ritchie and Frankie Tucker of the U S Navy.

Vancouver B.C Camp Lewis Romeo Hagen Northwest Fifth Battles Tommy Burns C. Thompson Lewis Billy Kirkland First Battalion Johnny Moore Roughhouse Ritchie Frankie Tucker U. S Navy

Filly Sets Record at Readville Track

Readville Maas August 29 Bertha Dillon a Philadelphia filly owned by A B Coxe lowered the colors of two top 4 year olds Mabel Trask and St Frisco and incidentally set a new world record for horses of this class She won in three straight heats in 2 05 2 02% and 2 05% The former record was Bertha McGuire at 2 04% at Toledo July 24 last.

Readville Maas Bertha Dillon A. B. Coxe Philadelphia Mabel Trask St. Frisco Bertha McGuire Toledo

Women Play Classy Golf In Western Championship Round

Chicago Aug 29 In the second match round of the women Western championship at Indian Hills club players produced high class golf as three equaled the course record of 81 on the 6444 yard layout Frances Hadfield Milwaukee remained in the race for the title with seven local entries Ernestine Pearce beat Mrs Dave Gant Memphis 1 and 2 Corellia Lukens Edgewater defeated Lucile Dessenberg Michigan 1 and 1 Mins Hadfield defeated Mia W D Deemer 4 and 2 Elaine Rosenthal a favorite shot 88 and Elizabeth Klotz Indian Hill also won easily.

Chicago Frances Hadfield Milwaukee Ernestine Pearce Dave Gant Memphis Tennessee Corellia Lukens Edgewater Lucile Dessenberg Michigan Mins Hadfield Mia. W. D. Deemer Elaine Rosenthal Elizabeth Klotz Indian Hill

Oregon University Suspends Athletics During War

The University of Oregon announced in Portland on Wednesday that all varsity athletics would be suspended for the duration of the war. The move surprises college sports followers and affects major programs across campus.

Oregon University Portland Ore University of Oregon Athletica Ora

Local Market Report Details Wholesale Vegetable Prices

The market lists assorted produce with local and California items priced per pound, per box, or per crate. Notable entries include potatoes at 3 cents per pound, sweet potatoes at 6 cents, various greens, tomatoes, corn, and apples with numerous regional origin tags and wholesale price ranges.

California Encke Doe Heads Colery Anck

Boston practically cinches the pennant in shutout of Detroit

Boston shut out Detroit 3 to 0 to nearly clinch the American League flag while Cleveland’s loss to the Athletics keeps the Indians in a must win scenario with five games left. An announced world series opener was set for September 4 in Chicago with games at Comiskey Park.

Boston Detroit Cleveland Athletics Lee Fohl Philadelphia Indians Marshal Crowder O. K Chicago August Herrmann Cincinnati Comiskey Park Pittsburg Pirates N&y Reds Cubs Pirates Giants

End of a Life of Honor Recalls Annie Lafferty’s Legacy

In a farewell scene, Annie Lafferty’s devotion reshapes her husband Tim and children Tim and Margaret Anne. The family honors her memory as she dies after a life of service, leaving a lasting example of culture, breeding, and civic virtue. The Very Rev. Thomas M. Gleason will be honored guest at a Pacific coast Arctic Club banquet Thursday night.

Annie Margaret Anne Margaret Margie Tim Dr. Virot Nttle Annie Lafferty America Inez Thomas M. Gleason Palo Alto Cal Arctic Club Army Navy Pacific Coast

Germany Misjudged Allied Reserves, Baron Admits

Amsterdam dispatch quotes Baron Von, a military writer from the Berlin Tageblatt, saying Germany miscalculated Allied reserves after the spring offensive. He states that Germany believed Foch’s reserves were exhausted and that semi official reports supported this error.

Amsterdam Baron von Berlin Tageblatt Germany Foch

Engineer Corps Men Take Examinations

A board led by Maj. E. H. Williams Capt. B Purcell and Lieuts. Robert A. Corbin and B. J. Slater examined 100 applicants for United States engineer corps positions at King County Council of Defense headquarters. The panel will conduct tests over two days.

Maj E. H. Williams 8. Purcell Robert A. Corbin B. J. Slater United States Engineer Corps King County Council of Defense

Employment Bureau Expands To Larger Quarters

The United States Free Employment Bureau moves to bigger offices at 110 Cherry Street. Officials cite expansion of work and a rise in demand with 750 to 1,000 applicants daily in the local and state offices.

United States Free Employment Bureau

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