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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
2
Johnny Murphy and Johnny Frayne, two local lightweights with several prior draws, fought 340 rounds to a draw at Colma arena last night. Referee Hilly Roche could not decide a winner, and the bout was declared an even battle before a good crowd.
First race five eighths mile Kd RB 109 Sandy 40 to 1 won Wap 109 second Uncle Same 109 third Time 1 03 12. Second race three fourths mile Ambitious 111 Borel 6 to 1 won Liwatg 111 second Metlakatia 1 06 Time 1 16 15. Third race one and one half see King of Mist 107 Miller to 1 won Benvolio 105 second Time 2 39 3 6. Fourth race thirteen sixteenths Ocean Shore $6 Lynch 2 to 1 won Gene Russell 97 second The Mist 107 third Time 1 20. Fifth race five eighths mile St Francis 112 Ga 4 to 1 won College Widow 9 second Seven full 104 third Time 1 01 16. Sixth race one mile and 50 yards Nabonassar 112 Miller 2 to 1 won Miss May Bowdish 104 second Andrew Mack 112 third Time 1 46 25.
First race eleven sixteenths mile Buxton won by Harney Oldfield 98 second Bal Reid 103 third time 1 06 445 Zelina Lycurgus 10 to 1 Norfolk 106 second Adoration 113 third time 1 13 45 Third Taylor George 104 Ross 7 to 10 won Toupee 164 second Sear fell 107 third time 1 12 2 6 Fourth Kilter 102 Harty to 5 won Frank Flittner 107 second Eduardo 104 third time 1 53 1 5 Fifth Harry Scott 105 Leurgus 20 to 1 won Niblick 107 second Optician 110 third time 1 39 446 Sixth John C Graus 107 Ross 3 to 5 won RBejovis 107 second Nadeza 107 third time 1 27
Five of 16 teams started in the six day bicycle race in New York have withdrawn. Bedell and Bedell plus Sherwood and Limberg exited yesterday leaving a tight peloton as the field narrows. The Washington Fire Insurance Company opens area offices, aiding Seattle with local insurance revenue.
The Washington State college accepts a football challenge from St Louis University to be played in Spokane on Christmas day.
Tommy Tonneson who pitched for Aberdeen last year in the Northwest league will wear a St Paul uniform next season.
The ladies' team of Seattle Golf and Country Club beat a Tacoma women golfers delegation yesterday, winning four of six matches in a local club match.
A reluctant clerk at a marriage window records Alma Allen and Merle Christian of Peter Jacobson for a license. In a separate mill incident John Wesley Margarrell loses two fingers after a fall at Belt Line and Shingle Co. sues for 16000 dollars.
Swedish residents of Seattle announce the burial of Swe den's late ruler on December 19 with memorial services to follow. The notice specifies the date and locale of the observances.
A promotion from G H Woodhouse Co 112 University Street touts a fur furnace priced at 45 dollars with a guarantee aimed at homeowners seeking a warm house and reliable heating.
In King County Superior Court yesterday Alnaworth Dunn, alleged dock owners, faced a suit over a October 21 collapse that killed one longshoreman and injured several others unloading freight from the steamship Charles Nebron. Mary T. Medie of Boumclaw filed a $5,000 breach of promise claim against David Fuller in Boumclaw court.
An advertisement encourages starting a savings account to build wealth. It claims money grows quickly and urges saving a little each week or day. It cites The State Bank of Seattle offering 4 percent compounded semi annually on time deposits at Corner First Ave and Yealer Way.
Local council discusses blocking a party from nominating candidates under the new direct primary law. The issue centers on a name change and declaration of principles tied to the party, with legal advice sought on eligibility for primaries. A letter from JA Verbeck questions alleged links to local corporations and political enemies respond. Oriental Hilliard venue advertises eight new tables and a $10 pool table in Beattie area.
An editor letters page debates Lewis Levy's mayoral bid. The writer asks for policy specifics before votes, addressing anti gambling law enforcement, dead line removal, alleged Japanese employment, and labor union stances.
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