Johnston & Co Big Stock Reducing Sale of Pianos and Organs
Johnston & Co announces a large stock reduction sale on pianos and organs with uprights from 200 to 240 and up, some as low as 138, and organs from 47 to 68. The sale features Chickering’s Sons Kimball Hobart M Cable and other brands with easy payments and full warranties.
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S&s. Johnston & CO
Sea
Northcountry
Chickering 'S Sons
Boston
America
Kimball Piano
Chicago
Hobart M. Cable, Pease, D. & Johnston & Co
Novel advertising plan for Seattle lacrosse team
The Seattle lacrosse club will film quarter segments of a match for Kinetoscope distribution to local theaters. The moving pictures will show every move of each player, aiming to boost interest in Canadian national lacrosse. Several championship games are expected next year, requiring hundreds of feet of film per game.
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Seattle
Rider Fells In LA Race Aftermath At Ascot
Jockey Hildebrand survived a rough spill in the first race at Ascot with only minor injuries expected to heal in a week or ten days. Hachmeister died from a broken neck while Marys Gallant fell but riders escaped harm. Race results list multiple winners including Porerunner, Potrero Grande, Gold Rose, Hans Wagner, Ulloa, and Dan Collins with times noted.
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Los Angeles
Hildebrand
Ascott
Hachme
Hachmeister
Mary
M. Lynch
Porerunner
Fer de Lance
Revel
Potrero Grande
Golden Light
Namtor
Gold Rose
Tramator
Golden Boy
Hans Wagner
Chub
Harbor
Ulloa
Liberto
Erne
Slauson
Dan Collins
Bath Beach
Dollie Weithoff
Muldoon and Anson Echoes in Early Baseball Tales
A nostalgic look at 19th and early 20th century figures like Mike Muldoon and Pop Anson. The piece recalls Muldoon’s dramatic two base hit and a champagne mishap, plus anecdotes of Anson’s sideline coaching and others praising the versatility and mastery of legendary hitters.
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Mike Muldoon
Cleveland
Bason
Muldoon
Mike
Not sure baseball speed improved over 20 years
A hotel clerk and fans discuss baseball. McCormick Hotaling York and Dunlap joke about needing pictures taken tomorrow as part of a light chat on the sport. Dunlap, praised as the best second baseman, leads the casual banter in New York.
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New York
McCormick
Hotaling
York
Dunlap
Fellera
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Eversole Optical Company
James
Second Ave
Warner Worked Wonders Considering the Material
The item notes impressive results by Warner given the available material. Specific names Deuey and Forgy appear as part of the material discussion, though details are limited.
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Warner
City bond vote over lighting plant questioned legality
Local attorneys dispute the legality of voting on a $350,000 municipal lighting plant bond. Officials argue charter rules are met by 30 days notice and extended advertising, while some say insufficient notice could allow an injunction. The Star reports mixed opinions but found no practical danger to the bonds if voters approve.
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Riplinger
Gillam
Supreme Court
Mullen
Dougherty
Bell
Star
Hearst
Labor union seeks merchants to identify Citizens' Alliance sympathy
The Western Central Labor union plans to identify local merchants and business men who belong to or sympathize with the Citizens' Alliance. A committee will circulate a petition denouncing the alliance, and refusal to sign will be used as evidence of sympathy with the Citizens' Alliance.
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Western Central Labor Union
Citizens’ Alliance
Root Wins After Fifth Round Foul Over Wille
In a scheduled ten round fight last night in Leesville Ind the contest was halted in the fifth after John Wille committed repeated fouls despite warnings Referee awarded the victory to Root There was public sensation in Leesville over the stoppage and decision
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John Wille
Wille
Root
Summerfield canvasses labor groups for state labor chief
Friends of M. Summerfield then a clerks union delegate conduct a vigorous drive among local labor unions and business leaders to win endorsement for him as state labor commissioner. They claim he was robbed by the Western Central Labor union which endorsed 8. W. Harmon, and argue Summerfield has a better chance at the post than Harmon.
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Jimmy Collins
Lajoie
M. Summerfield
Clerks’ Union
Summerfield
Western Central Labor Union
8. W. Harmon
Harmon
New Orleans Jockey Club and outlaw track denied recognition
The Western Jockey Club board of stewards refused recognition to the New Orleans Jockey Club and the Union Park Jockey Club in St Louis after their annual meeting. All other racing date applications were considered. Jack Root was mentioned in the report.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Jockey Club
Union Park Jockey Club
St. Louis
Western Jockey Club
Oakland Races Reveal Long Shots at Meet
At a Pacific Jockey Club meeting in Oakland, four long shots won while a favorite and a second choice won the remaining two events. Officers re-elected included Thomas H. Williamen as chairman and Percy W. Treat as secretary. Upcoming Seattle and Portland meets were slated for the next session. Races listed results for seven furlongs to mile and an eighth with times from 1:28 to 1:90.
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Francisco
Oakland
Pacific Jockey Club Yeaten
Thomas H. Williamen
M. Hurna
Adam Andrew
Percy W. Treat
Seattle
Portland
Vaughan
Harka
Libbie Candid
Willow Me
Mountebank
Driers
Gallant Cassie
Head Dance
Rob Ragan
the Mighty
Andrew B. Cook
Minty's Pride
the Lieutenant
Little Wally
Ee McGowan
Byronerdale
Major Manash
Flying Torpedo
Dawson hockey trip called a pipe dream by ex banker
W L Gibson formerly of the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Seattle, now in transit to Hamilton Ontario, dismisses a Dawson hockey club tour to the east as a pipe dream. He notes no word of any planned trip and suspects no northern team could compare with eastern outfits.
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W. L. Gibson
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Seattle
Dawson
Hamilton
Ontario
Gibson
Canada
United States
Mr. Gibson
Bear Intercepts Pup on Bainbridge Island in Narrow Escape
Captain E A Swift’s pointer pup on Bainbridge Island nearly triggered a bear confrontation. The dog pointed near a log as a bear and cubs watched. A quick stand off and heavy bird shot deterred the threat, saving the dog. Separately, Vancouver jeweler A Lowe suspects a trusted employee absconded with diamonds worth ten thousand dollars, reported to Vancouver authorities with Seattle police not yet engaged.
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Rob
E. A. Swift
Captain Swift
Bainbridge Iland
Swift
Bear
Mia
Bainbridge Island
A. Lowe
Vancouver
B. C
Lowe
Seattle
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