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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
5
A city ordinance prohibits use of indoor air within the municipal boundaries to conserve light globes while the hall. The measure, proposed by the city attorney, targets energy use and efficiency standards during events.
In Chicago Dec describes an inquest into the death of Joseph Simmerting at the state hospital for the insane in Dunning. Testimony from patients and staff suggests cruelty and abuse, prompting an upcoming grand jury investigation.
Dee London describes the Missouc mule’s critical role in World War I, moving field artillery and keeping pace with rapid Western Front advances, earning recognition for grit and reliability in support of British artillery campaigns.
Seattle hockey fans await the upcoming season with the Metropolitans forming a strong roster. Jack Walker returns with his famed hook check, Bernie Morrin centers, Frank Foyston to join from the East, and Lehman and Lloyd Cook set to guard the defense in Vancouver. Dr. Roberts misses, Cully Wilson likely absent, while Eddie Oatman is favored for Victoria at center.
University of Washington athletics move swiftly with basketball practice in progress. Coach Hunt leaves Friday for the Pacific Coast Conference season in Portland on December 14. Clarence Loomis, Lincoln high star, Sielk and Fry vie for varsity spots. Clarke and Cairns from last year’s freshmen also try out. Boxing and wrestling also begin strong under Jimmy Arbuthnot.
Johnny McCarthy and Harry Anderson prepare for the main event at the Crystal pool smoker Tuesday with Anderson weighing in after Navy service and McCarthy known for knockout power. The card also features Harry Ollum vs Knockout Brown, Gillum seeking a middleweight spot, and prelims Simmers vs Richardson and Barnes vs Rose.
The market report lists prices for vegetables and related goods including celery lettuce cucumbers and peppers from local and regional vendors. It shows per sack per crate and per ton rates, with entries for carrots celery lettuce Australian brown mushrooms oats barley corn and animal feed products among others reflecting varied regional pricing.
In Portland the Camp Lewis football eleven defeated Vancouver bar racks 19 to 14 with 16 points scored in the first period. Blackwell starred for Camp Lewis and Shy Huntington was noted as a potential Oregon coach candidate.
Rumor says Maj. Branch Rickey, president of the St. Louis Cardinals, will head the National League replacing John Tener who resigned after the Perry case dispute. Reportedly Rickey already has five votes with pledges from Weeghman of the Cubs Hempstead of the Giants Haughton of the Braves Ebbets of Brooklyn and Jones of the Cardinals.
Camp Lewis football warriors host the Bremerton Marine eleven at Dennyfield with a 2 30 kickoff. The soldiers boast a solid season, losing by one to Vancouver barracks, beating Multnomah, and shutting out Mare Island 16 0. The Bremerton squad is strong, having defeated Camp Perry earlier, and Camp Lewis plans a potential 12 day southern trip for holiday games.
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