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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1907

Page

2

Frats Fight For Championship In Inter Frat Football

The inter fraternity football championship narrowed to two teams after two games. Kappa Sigs beat the Delta Thetas 6 to 0. Phi Gamma Delta defeated Sigma Nu 6 to 6. Brilliant plays by H Camp and Frank Coyle noted. Championship to be played by Kappa Sigs and Phi Gamma Delta next week.

Kappa Sigs Ve Delta Thetas Phi Gramma Delta m H Camp Sigma Nu Phi Gamma Kappa Slama Phi Gamma Delta

Multnomah and Seattle Clash in Portland Game

Multnomah eyes a rebound against Seattle Athletic in Portland after a close defeat last week. Seattle’s squad travels with Superintendent Inglis and Coach Tom Me. to facing Multnomah on the road.

Multnomah Seattle Athletic Multnomah Felds Portland Multnomaha Fevonte Seattle Supt. Inglis Seattle Athletic Club Tom Me

Races Report From Yesterday's Thoroughbred Meets

Yesterday's card listed seven races with picks and times. Wins included Capt. Hale, Raboo, Capt. Burnett, Rhinock, May Ametia, Curriculum, Rhinestone, Red Reynard, Edwin Tees, L. C. Widing, East End, Waterbury among others, with drivers and odds noted for each event. Times ranged from 1:00 1-5 to 1:39 3, detailing place finishes and purses where shown.

Lassen O'Donnell Capt. Hale Silvia Woolma Excitement Rhinock Miller Byronerdale Pantel C May Ametia Heatherington Silvertine Sibari Banposal Carmetina Rhinestone Hardy May Sutton Gene Wood Red Reynard Butwell Progress the Sultan Edwin Tees Martin Earl Rodgers Josie’s Jewell L. C. Widing Otwell Landable East End Burns Alma Boy Bazil Waterbury Red Bill Anna May

OBrien Scores Early Knockout in California Bout

OBrien redeemed himself after a recent embarrassment by stopping Bill Heveron in the first round at the Industrial Athletic club in Philadelphia. Heveron failed to land a punch as OBrien’s right early in the round sent him to the canvas twice before the referee counted him out.

Philadelphia Obrien Tommy Burns California Bill Heveron Industrial Athletic Club Heveron O'Brien

Crack Amateur Upset in Spokane Boxing Card

Eddie Johnstone of Spokane was stopped by Gene Sullivan of Butte in the 8 round A A C event when a hard right swing broke through his guard. In four rounds Al Hammond of Spokane beat Earl Ritchey of Portland, and a foul awarded Pete Moe of Butte the decision over Louis Orie of Spokane.

Spokane Eddie Johnstone Gene Sullivan Butte

Freshmen Fall Before Sophs in Cross Country Race

The sophomores outpaced the freshmen in the third cross country run of the year. King Knight and Fairborn finished in that order with Denny, a freshman, fourth. King completed the course in about three miles in 14 minutes 30 seconds.

King Knight Fairborn Denny

Bandits Escape After Safe Robbery Near Coulee City

Bandits who robbed J. N. McDonald’s safe at Coulee City Thursday morning fired at him and fled toward Moses Lake country. The two men were last seen about 40 miles south of Wilson Creek headed eastward. In Syracuse a Hughes League formed to back Charles Hughes in the Onondaga GOP primaries. In Moscow a woman who threw a bomb at Governor General Guershmann was sentenced to death.

United Press Wilson Creek J. N. McDonald Coulee City McDonald Moses Lake Syracuse N. Y Charles ®. Hughes Onondaga County Moscow Ident Guerschelmann

Heney Heads to Portland for Land Fraud Trials

Francia J. Heney assistant to the attorney general in Oregon land fraud prosecutions telegraphed U S Marshal Reed to bring defendants and their lawyers to court on Tuesday morning December 17 The Oregonian notes Heney will be in Portland Monday for the proceedings in the ongoing cases involving land fraud charges.

Portland Dee. I The Oregonian Francia J. Heney United States Reed Heney

Aoki Plans Return Home from Washington

Vis count Aoki the Japanese ambassador is to leave Washington by month’s end and sail on the Japanese mail steamer from Seattle on January 7, heading home via Seattle.

Aoki Seattle Count Aoki Washington

Chief Issues A Fire Warning During Christmas Season

Chief H. W. Bringhurst of the fire department urges readiness as Christmas decorations rise. He recommends overhauling the old fire extinguisher, preparing home and department apparatus, and asks the city council to hire extra men before Christmas. He also proposes fire inspectors in stores and firefighters at church and hall celebrations.

H. W. Bringhurst Fire Department

Ward Club Seeks Parks for Fourteenth Ward

A committee from the Fourteenth Ward Improvement club will appear before the park board at the next meeting to press for parks in the new ward. They inspected several proposed sites Thursday with park landscape expert J. C Olmsted and will outline suggestions aligned with his views.

Fourteenth Ward Improvement Club Park Board J. C Olmated

Consider Parks for Ballard

Park and landscape expert J. Olmsted visited the Thirteenth ward with Salmon Hay Improvement Club members Rev. E. Thompson John K. Ostrum and A. E. Ruffner. They inspected several sites and found them ideal for park and playground use.

Ballard J. ©. Olmsted Thirteenth Ward Salmon Hay Improvement Club Rev E. £. Thompson John KE. Ostrum A. E. Ruffner

Shot From Ambush Targets Italian Man Near Lane Street

Carlo Gerosolo, an Italian resident, was ambushed by a shotgun last night near 1615 Lane Street. He received 15 pellets in head and face. the attack is linked to Angelo Bandalsto, an Italian fresh from Alaska, aimed at another man who had won his money at cards. Gerosolo’s injuries are not life threatening.

Carlo Gerosolo Lane St Angelo Bandalsto Alaska Pandalato Gerosolo

Hat Promotion Notice by N. Sroote & Co.

Advise readers to purchase hats from N. Sroote & Co located at 1331 Second Avenue. The brief notice promotes headwear and directs customers to the store for available styles and prices.

N. Sroote & Me Co

Valuable Placer Mines Sold at Fairbanks

One of the Tanana region's largest mining deals closed in Fairbanks as Jack Rowan and Matthew Matheson sold to Henry Riley and Tom Aitken. The $135,000 transaction includes cash $40,000 and time payments for extensive claims across Cleary Vault and Fairbanks creeks, notably 11 below Cleary and related properties.

United Press Pairbanks Alaska Tanana Jack Rowan Matthew Matheson Henry Riley Tom Aitken Cleary Vault Fairbanks Creek

Death Toll Climbs After Alaska Snow Storm Near Donnelly Roadhouse

In Fairbanks Alaska on December 14 travelers on the lower Big Delta trail faced a four foot fresh snow celling the path. Alex McCumber, bringing the remains of Pat O Reilly, reports O Reilly died of exhaustion and cold four miles from the roadhouse. McCumber and his party also found a telegraph lineman and three Swedes in frail condition and assisted a young Wise driving dogs to telegraph stations during several days of harsh travel.

United Press Fairbanks Alaska Big Delta Alex McCumber Pat O'Reilly Donnelly McCumber O'Reilly McCumber Creek McCarty Donnelly’s Wise

Nat Goodwin Sells Alaska Mine to Syndicate

Seward Alaska December 14 A syndicate including Nat Goodwin the actor has purchased the Jennie C and Tunnel claims at Ayak Bay on Kodiak Inland and will erect a 20 stamp mill. About 13 000 tons of free milling ore are blocked out averaging $18 per ton or more, with annual output estimated at over $200 000.

United Press Seward Alaska Jennie C Quarts Ayak Bay Kadiak Waoburg Nat ©. Goodwin

Sailor Is Identified After Drowning at Port Townsend

The drowned sailor Fred Avery was recovered at Hadcock in Port Townsend on Thursday. He had fallen from a ves sel gangplank about two weeks earlier and his identity was confirmed late in the afternoon, stirring excitement in the saw mill town.

United Press Port Townsend Hadcock Fred Avery

Flood Threat in Oxbow as Duwamish Rises

Work crews race to shore up dykes around Oxbow near Georgetown along the Duwamish River to stave off floods after days of heavy rain. Rising waters threaten low ground and a large settlement with residents facing evacuation or boat passages amid ongoing dyke construction. Chinese workers in Japan earn 16 yen monthly plus food.

Oxbow Georgetown Duwamish

Penn swimmer wins 1000 yard race at meet

Guy Haskins of the University of Pennsylvania captured the 1000 yard race by a yard and a half over Melvin Sheppard of the Irish American club New York. His time was 2 minutes 26 5 6 seconds.

Philadelpna Guy Haskins University of Pennsylvania Melvin Sheppard Irish American Club New York

Benefit for actress Mrs Rankis features famed troup

An enormous New York audience attended a Broadway benefit for Mrs Rankis formerly Kitty Manehard now ill and in need. Proceeds from the show reached 97,500 with Ermete Novelli as Shylock and Viola Allen as Portia performing The Merchant of Venice.

United Press New York Mra McKee Rankis Kitty Manehard Earniags Ermete Novelli Trallen Ae Shylock Viola Allen Portia

Apprentice Lost Overboard In Storm Off Cape Flattery

The Mytheswood captains reports a British apprentice fell during Sunday night storm near Cape Flattery and was washed overboard. Parents reside at Liverpool. Jamaica’s banana output for the year ending March 31, 1906 reached nearly 16 million bunches worth about 4.1 million dollars.

United Prove PORT Bee Mytheswood Cape Flattery Liverpool Jamaica

New Presbyterian Church to Open in City

The new Presbyterian church at Seventhay and Spring streets will open to the public tomorrow. A week of events follows with Dr. A. L. Hutchinson and Dr. P. G. Strange assisting Rev. M. A. Matthews in the dedication. A pipe organ recital by Dr. Chace, various receptions, and services conclude with a Saturday communion.

New Presbyterian Seventhay Spring St M. A. Matthews A. L. Hutchinson Portland P. G. Strange Tacoma First Presbyterian Church Matthews Chace United States

Two Wainwrights to serve as officers aboard battleship Louisiana

Captain Richard Wainwright commands the Louisiana on the Pacific voyage. He earned fame at Santiago and led Gloucester against torpedo boats, aiding in the destruction of two destroyers. His son, Lieutenant Richard Wainwright, serves with Admiral Evans on the flagship Connecticut, while Lieutenant Frank T. Evans serves with the Louisiana.

Wainwrights Feet Pacific Richard Wainwright Santiago Louisiana Maine Havana Gloucester Wainright Admiral Evans Connecticut Frank T. Evans Wainwright

Death Reveals Cupid Tragedy in Rye Horseman

Nicholas Dunn, a noted breeder of horses, dies at his Rye home from injuries suffered at a Madison Square Garden horse show. The death exposes his upcoming marriage to Dora H. Henderson of Milbank Virginia, a skilled horsewoman.

United Press New York Nicholas Dunn Rye N.Y Madison Square Garden Dora H. Henderson Milbank

Dunn's Miness Reports After Death Arrival

A terse notice notes that Mr. Dunn's illness arrived an hour after his death.

Mr. Dunn Thut

Col A 8 Colyar Dies In Nashville

Col A 8 Colyar, noted jurist statesman and author, died at his Nashville home today aged 79. He served as a member of the Confederate Congress and was a prominent figure in legal and political circles.

Col. A. 8 Colyar Confederate Congress

Boston & Albany Railroad President William Bites Dies

William Bites, president of the Boston and Albany railroad for 27 years, died at his home in Boston yesterday.

Hoston William Bites Boston& Albany Railroad

Courtship of Potter Palmer Jr A High Society Love Story

Chicago society circles recount a long running love affair between Misa Kohlenat and Potter Palmer Jr from Harvard to Paris and Oregon. After years of engagement rumors the couple reportedly settled their plans in June at the Kohlenaats Wheaton summer home, amid millions and high society scrutiny.

Potter Palmer, JR AR. F. Fraz Chicago Misa Pauline Kohlenat Oregon Paris Potter Palmer H. H. Koliteaat Harvard Mise Kobhlsgat Mise Kohisaat Europe Paria Thin Country Ple

National Bank of Commerce Beattie Washington Ledger Report

The bank's financial statement lists assets and liabilities as of December 5 with figures for deposits securities loans and reserves. Ralph Stacy as cashier verifies the document sworn before a notary, with signatures from directors Henry C. Spencer and Moritz Thomsen.

Bank Beattie State of Washington County of King Ralph Stacy Graves Notary G C Henry Kn KR Spencer Moritz Thomsen

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