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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
7
An advertisement touts The New Macy System promising cures by integrating methods from multiple medical schools. It urges patients to avoid limited treatment and to seek a comprehensive approach with current scientific methods. Free consultation and advice, with hours listed and out of town options.
Local advertisement lists osteopaths and chiropractors providing treatment and bloodless surgery options. It notes naturopathic medicine services and displays addresses at Globe Ride Madison and First Avenue Seattle.
Star newspaper lost and found notices list missing items, contact details, and dates in the popular Lost and Found column, helping readers recover belongings.
Physiognomists claim the lantern jaw signals tenacity. The article recalls 1911 to 1912 World Series figures like Tinker, Donovan, Cravath, and Herzog, highlighting jawline reputations and notable pinch hitting feats across the era. It notes players such as Hobby Hobbltsel, Tex McDonald, Barry, Jackson, Lajoie, and Wagner as examples of prized pinch hitters with strong jaws.
In Colma camp Willie Ritchie demonstrated clearer form and power ahead of his December 10 bout with Harlem Tommy Murphy in San Francisco. Ritchie worked six rounds with Getz Lee and McVeigh, showing a stronger right uppercut and steadier balance, weighing 159 pounds. Murphy also trained at San Rafael, boxing six rounds with Edwards and Miller and drawing enthusiastic fan attention.
In a Chicago to New York trip the narrator and Dick read a letter from Morton about stock. Madge contemplates investing 5000 while keeping 1500 in savings, arguing for financial independence and her own salary. Dick resists, they quarrel, and Madge laments losing her dreams of equality. The piece ends with a cliffhanger about their future.
Seattle lodge 92 to meet at Moore theatre next Sunday to honor departed members. C P Blasett of Bellingham lodge to deliver memorial address. Lodge 1909 members. December 6 elections on school port and logged off land to be discussed at Seattle area meetings beginning 7 30 p m in multiple city schools including Broadway West Seattle High Central Interlake University Heights and Franklin buildings.
Washington Park eleven of Seattle won 7 to 6 over Kent at Kent with a goal kick counting one point. Morrill Kent left end scored the first touchdown in the first quarter. Joe Harter starred at center for Pullman and played left guard for Washington Park.
The Seattle baseball club will appeal a national commission ruling awarding $120 to pitcher Willard Meikle for failing to keep in condition. Dug states Meikle asked for a written excuse to show home folks, and Dug claimed he sent Meikle home due to a lame arm, arguing the pay should continue despite pitching inability.
In Oroville California a Boston Nationals pitcher Bill James and several friends escaped drowning when their car skidded on a road, plunged into a creek, and pinned occupants underwater before they forced their way out.
Sam Langford completed arrangements today to sail for Europe tomorrow, aiming for a bout with Jack Johnson. The move follows Langford seeking a high profile championship clash in the old world arena.
Fort Lawton soldiers surprised Seattle Celtics with a 0 0 draw at Dag's Old Park as the Celtics underperformed. Douglas of the Celtics drew boos for two near own-goals and a back-kick corner mishap. Seattle United beat Tacoma Tigers 1 0, Carbonado defeated Franklin 5 2 extending its win run.
The Seattle Celtics and Fort Lawton teams concluded at Dugdale's old park on Sunday marking the end of the historic field. Work crews began obliterating the site leaving Seattle without an enclosed park for football and other uses. The school board must find new grounds for high school games while amateur baseball may rent the new grounds for big matches. The Northwestern Soccer league faces difficulty in securing admission grounds with no public park facilities available.
Seattle Ball club president D B Dugdale heads to San Francisco for the Coast League annual meeting where fate of the Portland Northwestern league club is decided. A protest committee including Fielder Jones Joe McGinnity and Spokane president Parr will oppose moving the N W circuit from Portland. Next year Seattle aims for a larger soccer scale with a new Saturday league featuring Y M C A Seattle Athletic Club and other groups.
The Building Trades Council of the AFL adjourned after a 26 to 26 vote to oust the current executive board. President James Short lost reelection to Thomas J. Williams of the tile layers union in Pittsburg while secretary Will J. Spencer was re elected by two votes.
The 1913-14 season starts tonight as First Christian meets Pilgrim at the University of Washington gym, kicking off league play in Seattle.
A large crowd watched Miles Netzel, former Northwestern league player, defeat Chick Kent in a billiards match at the White House Parmeria on Fourth and Pike Saturday night. The final score was 200 to 162.
Surrounded by his family who hurried to Seattle from Spokane, Patrick Welch, a well known Northwest railroad contractor, fights for life after a major intestinal operation. He collapsed at the New Washington hotel and was moved to Seattle General Hospital under Dr. O F Lamson care.
A six piece set of French gray Finnsd Rogers silver tea spoons is offered free to subscribers who pay a one year advance subscription of 3.25 dollars. The spoons ship with charges paid and may be given as a Christmas present or offered by renewing early or referring a friend.
The Pacific club of policemen and firemen opens its rooms at 215 Cherry st on Tuesday night. An elaborate program of boxing and wreathing bouts is planned. Best modern outside rooms listed at 25e to Sic, Stewart House 86 West Stewart.
The timetable lists departures by steamers Hl. Be Kennedy Tourist and Athlon from Colman Dock Seattle, with varied times including 10:30 p m and 2:36 and 6:36 m on Saturdays, fare 50 cents round trip, schedule subject to change.
The Olympic View Sanitarium offers free consultation and examination for many illnesses and invites the afflicted to visit. It lists diseases it claims to treat with prices from $1 and up, urging sufferers to come for testimonials and an honest appraisal of its care.
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