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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1914

Page

7

Local machine is big winner in auto races

In Centralia on Sunday the Romano Special of Seattle driven by Jim Parsons dominated the events. Parsons won the 10 mile free for all and the five mile race, with Joe Staley of Seattle taking early wins. Parsons also placed in the 1 mile event, while Staley and Hess swapped places in other runs as 3000 spectators saw the thrills.

Centralia Seattle Jim Parsons Joe Staley Parsons Staley Lewis Hess

Williams tops Sunday trap shoot for Dayton handicap

Harry Williams led the Sunday trap shoot as he announced his plan to compete in the Grand American Handicap at Dayton on September 15. He aims to carry momentum from the Sunday event into the national meet.

Harry Williams Dayton

James 2nd Matty praised by President Tener

President Tener of the National League lauds James of Graves as a promising young pitcher and potential second Mathewson. James won again Saturday against the Cards. Oregon adds athlete Moose Mutr, a top Northwest track star from Columbia University of Portland.

Tener National League Bill James James Graves Mathewson University of Oregon Moose Northwest Columbia University, of Portland

Chicago announces changes in White Sox leadership

Chicago reports Jimmy Callahan will become president of the White Sox succeeding Charley Comiskey while Kid Gleason takes control of the team on the field. The Old Roman will move to an advisory role after this season. Don Walsh quits baseball to enter real estate on Queen Anne Hill. Heaving the weights is less strenuous than hurling them.

Chicago Jimmy Callahan Charley Comiskey White Sox Kid Gleason Don Walsh Queen Anne Hill

Scores and standings from diverse league games

National totals show Boston 2 percent and Philadelphia 3 in a clipped tally. American listings include Chicago and Kanene City with several scores. Northwest entries cite Seattle Tacoma Vancouver and Hallard with multiple results. West coast results show Los Angeles Venice Portland San Francisco and Oakland with varied figures.

Beattie Ballard Killtiay Cottrin Swain Meichett Milligan Muha Brashear McCorry James Kaufman Ratlard Eeenears Vancouy Seattle Bennett Rehar Valle la Beattie Twoleonard Clark Balle Fullerton Iman Tanapolle Chicago Baltimore Brooklyn Cane Eeseueees Ley Kansas City Lowe Pittebore Portland Angeles Franeteco A Venice New York Sacramento Oakland St. Seen Boston tLoute Philadelphia Cincinnat Kanene City Indianapete Northwestern Seattin Tacome Vancouver Hallard Spokane Victoris Victoria Tacoma Kane Los Angeles San Francisco

Market Today Reports Egg Prices and Poultry Trends

The paying price for fresh ranch eggs reached 35 cents today, equivalent to about 40 cents per dozen at retail. Stores are buying Eastern fresh and storage stock while the poultry market remains over stocked in small ducks and strong for large ducks. Demand for veal is good. Prices Paid Producers for Vea Fruit.

Godwin & Co Ontona Greer Bradner U Washington Wisconsin

Ione Wins Olympia Brewing Co Race to Olympia

Ione finished first in the Seattle to Olympia race Sunday, beating out Seattle challenger to claim the Olympia Brewing Co event title.

Olympia The Ione Olympia Brewing Co Seattle

West Seattle Championship Decided Next Weekend

The West Seattle championships will be decided next Saturday and Sunday at the West Side Tennis Club.

West Seattle West Side Tennis Club

Magee Quietly Damps Cards as Braves Win 2-0

St Louis game notes show pitcher Tyler limiting the Cardinals to a single hit, a long Lee Maree single, as the Boston Braves earned a 2-0 victory on Sunday.

ST. Louis Boston Braves Tyler Lee Maree

Golf championship opens in Manchester with top players

In Manchester Vermont on August 31, the 20th annual golf championships started, drawing the best players in the country as action began today.

Manchester

Polish defense group vows to fight for independence

The Seattle branch of the Polish national defense committee met yesterday and adopted a resolution urging Poland to reject any terms from other powers and await a chance to strike for Slavonic ascendancy and national freedom.

Poland Europe Seattle Polish National Defense Committee

Seattle Ends Home Season With Final Series This Week

The Seattle ball team plays its last series at Rainier Valley field this week before a road trip to Spokane for the windup. Directors shortened the schedule by two weeks amid poor attendance in Victoria and Vancouver and a war tax on clubs. President Hughes secured National Commission sanction, season ends Sept. 13. Ballard faces Tacoma next week to close the baseball year in Seattle.

Seattle Rainier Valley Giants Spokane Victoria Vancouver Hughes Parrell National Commission Ballard Tacoma

Pitching Leaders Highlight 1st National Standings

Bill James from Seattle heads the 1st National League pitchers with a 19 6 record. Doak of St Louis follows with 17 5. Dick Rudolph of Boston sits at 18 7.

Bill James Seattle James Doak St. Louis Dick Rudolph Boston

Grid Turnout Sets Stage for Oct 3 Dallas Clash

The Washington park A. C. football team held its first Sunday turnout for the upcoming game against Doble's men on October 3. Eddie Hunter resumes captaincy and pledges a tough contest for the tall Scot. Pike, Ballard high standout, has also joined the squad.

Washington Park A. C Doble Eddie Hunter Pike Ballard High

Confessions of a Wife Reflects on Love and Gender Roles

The narrator discusses marital dynamics and humor in romance, noting men resist strict duty while women seek equality. She reflects on Annie and Etienne's situations, hints at future installments, and argues for mutual respect in relationships despite ongoing tensions between the sexes.

Newspaper Enterprise Association Annie Etienne

Arrest of Woman Over Draft Endorsement in Denver

Denver police hold Mrs Mildred Clifford for Seattle police on a charge that she forced the endorsement to a draft for 110 dollars mailed to a tenant of her rooming house.

Denver Mildred Clifford Seattle

Crown Prince Karl-Franz-Joseph A Young Heir

Vienna reports the crown prince Archduke Karl-Franz-Joseph born in August 1887 is seen as a youthful, lighthearted successor amid fear for Franz Joseph. He is described as not striking in appearance, fond of cinema, and rumored to have visited The Waltz Dream numerous times.

Vienna Franz Joseph Archduke Karl-Franz-Joseph

Fire destroys Dietz building at Alki in fog

Fire engulfed the Dietz building at 907 915 Alki avenue yesterday morning as water pressure failed and fire boats struggled through three miles of fog. When the boats reached the scene the structure was a total loss with damage set at $10,000.

Alki Dietz Alki Av

Expert witness swears in leaky roof case in New Jersey

In East Orange New Jersey on August 28 an expert testified about a leaky roof. The court noted the remark we are not dealing with cherry trees despite the name Washington.

East Orange N. J Washington

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