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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1906

Page

2

Los Angeles Record backs Burns in controversial bout decision

The Los Angeles Record argues Tommy Burns was robbed in the Burns vs O'Brien fight, claiming Burns earned a fair decision and that most in attendance believed he won. It notes Jeffries hesitated in rounds 17 and 18 and admits Burns had the shade after the bout.

Los Angeles Burns O'Brien Tommy Burne James J. Jeffries Burne-O' Brien Burne Byrne Jeffries Burns Tela the Star Jeff Hurne Shade

PONY OWNERS AND THEIR WINNINGS AT SEATTLE MEET

Seventeen owners are listed among money winners at Seattle last summer with sixteen on the list of those who have won over 500 dollars on the Southern race tracks. The feature highlights the strong class of racing at Seattle.

Seattle Oakland Ascot Park Los Angeles Hildreth W. Biliott B. Jennings James Curl Rowell Weer J. A. Romsack Eie Barney Schreiber H.awnee J. Walsh A. Rowseeeeee A. McNeil Wayland AF. Elliott W. T. Maben el Rio Stable D. Conley R. Bauer & Co Wiliam Vincent James Coffey M van Gordon J.P. Atkin J. Baldwin C van Dusen H. G. Bedwell T. A. Davies & Co Stevens & Son Baker City Stable Phil Reilley C. FP. Tanner White Wyrack J. Bilerd B. Rogers B Darnell Dufker Ower W. O. Joplin Wee Nees W. P. Magrane F. Rockett Barnett J. A. Murray Taeres D. A. Rows the Meadows van Dosen W. W. Finn Baker City Rows Van Dusen Davi EB. J. Ramsey

Races Yesterday At Local Track Report

Yesterday's program covered multiple races on the three fourths and one mile courses. Winners included Plausible, Lord Nelson, St Francis, Tony Faust, Dr. Legge, Hipoteca, George E Milner, Gold Sifter, Tartan, and Milshora with times ranging from 1:09 to 1:46.

W. Miller Grace G Lord Nelson Shady Lad David Boland F W. Barr Graham St. Francis Bar Tony Faust Dugan Temacco Artmo W. B Gates Sendy Cloche Dr. Legge Bird Northwest Hipoteca Keogh Dr. Crook Remember George E. Milner Booker Letta Gladstone Jack Kercheval Gold Sifter Koerner Mary B. Clark Paete Harding Tartan Varietise Bryan Milshora D. Riley Merrill Livius

Laurelhurst Prospectus Promotes Elegant Views

The Owners of Laurelhurst offer visitors a colored prospectus featuring Laurelhurst scenery for the next few days. A note urges those of high taste to obtain a handsome foldout and encourages cleaning old clothes to look like new at the Pantorium located at Main 1048.

Laurelhurst

Gov Orman Seventh Race Victory at 3 to 1

Gov Orman won the sixth race a three to one shot cited Fisher aboard with Nune Veiling running second and see me Creston Boy third finishing in 1 15 14 for a three fourths of a mile event.

Gov. Orman Fisher Nune Veiling Creston Boy

University of Oregon May Send Team to Beattie

Local sports notes report Oregon considering a Beattie trip for a basketball game if coach Resok’s efforts are strong. Other items include Everett Y M C A beating Seattle Y M C A 47 27, Puget Sound Y M C A basketball opener near Saturday, and a six day bicycle race in New York won by Folger and Root.

University of Oregon Beattie Res@ok the & A Tacoma YY. M. C. A Puget Sound New York Folger Root Downing Hooper Rutt McFarland MacDonald Miller Waller

You Can't Beat Us Unless You Cheat

An ad for Oriental Billiard and Pool Parlors at 14123 Third Ave in Seattle announces eight new tables and the only 6x10 pool table in the city. It notes Dr. Hunt, dentist, at 220 Burke Building and provides a phone listing Ind. 692.

Dr. Hunt Burke Building Seattle

Prized Awards in Saturday Horse Show Final

The Saturday horse show awarded blue ribbons across divisions including heavy draft four-in-hand, saddle horses, pacers and mares. Winners included Hambleton’s Merrion at 166 pounds, C. Kelleher’s Hole, and Dr. Meeres’ Nickleby with association cups.

Hiewt Charles I Manning Fivet Prise Brudebaker Broa J. D. Parrell John Conaudine Merrion Hree Brewing Company Seattle Brewing & Malting Company Hounda Hideway Jack of Diamonds C. Kelleher Frank Medermott Blallions Huscett Utrich A. Ir C. A. Hiddies Tammany Duncan & Bone Bnagueh Cleorge Sutherland R. M. Kinnear

Battleships at Bremerton Visit By Wisconsin and Oregon

Tour boats take passengers to Bremerton to view the battleships Wisconsin and Oregon plus the training ship Philadelphia and torpedo boats. Spectacular scenery marks the trip with departures from Pier Fo at 10 PM 11 30 PM 1 16 PM and 4 20 PM with an extra boat at 2 PM Sunday. Round trip fare listed.

Wisconsin Oregon Philadelphia Torpedo Boate Pier Fo Uncle Bam Navy Yard Kremerton Wiscowan Pier 2

Market Notice on Apple Barrel Prices and Varieties

An orchard market note discusses selling barrels of apples at 62 percent normal price with several varieties listed including Greeninge Baldwine Hedehesk Pippins Waren Wagner Imperial Pippina Winesap Peck and others. It mentions price restraint to keep costs low and promote fruit quality for buyers.

Panert Greeninge Wagner Imperial Peck

Unclear sports discussion hints at team decisions

Fragmentary notes show Nate Lewis and Manager Riley at odds over third man in a lineup. If Jim Jef fries rejects Riley’s offer, a contention or change seems likely.

Tory Gane Ia Nate Lewis Riley Hatta Jim Jeffries

Victoria Triumphs In Muddy Madison Soccer Clash

The Victoria team defeated Beatties 3 to 0 on a muddy Madison Avenue ground. Seattle defenders and Beattie forwards battled hard while Victoria's Hilyard Goward Peden Meredith Shanks York and Tye paced the offense. Referee Charles Goodenough oversaw the game.

Victoria Madison A Sto Seattles Seattle Hilyard Goward Peden Blackburn Wilson Hart Meredith Shanks York Tye Beattle Hein Cameron Turner Boomen A. Willams BK. Williams Bryce Duckworth Thomas Jasper Umekeeper Charles Goodenough

Track Meet At University Between Freshmen And Sophomores

A university track meet is in progress between freshmen and sophomores. Each weekday focuses on specific events and the meet closes Friday with the 100 yard dash 120 yard high hurdles and shot put. Freshmen lead 16 to 12.

Rewards Offered for Bodies of Nelsons and Ford Wife

Dis-Jeante disaster prompts rewards from Renton Mesonic lodge No 29 offering 100 for the recovery of the bodies of Mr and Mrs August Nelson and a separate 100 reward from P Ford for the recovery of his wife’s body.

Dis-Jeante Renton Mesonic Lodge No. 29 August Nelson P. Ford

Trail between Fairbanks and Lawton Opens After 17 Day Run

Lawton reports Andy Mermereau and Charles Adame completed a 17 day interior trader journey from Fairbanks along a trail described as in excellent condition.

Fairbanks Lawton Andy Mermereau Charles Adame Fairhbanks

Markets List Includes Various Groceries and Prices

A fragmented market list shows items such as vegetables and fruits with assorted prices. The OCR text mentions beets, cranberries, peppers, lettuce, pumpkins, turnips, and cabbage with unclear figures.

Foresight urged for year round saving at State Bank of Seattle

A call to open or continue savings accounts stresses 4 percent interest in the State Bank of Seattle. The piece advises starting with one dollar, preserving funds for emergencies and the holiday season, and encourages readers to be prepared for adversity.

State Bank of Seattle

Local Market Catalog Highlights Goods and Livestock Prices

A scattered historic market list shows butter cheese and dairy items, live stock like cows hogs and chickens, various seafood, feedstuffs, grains, and building materials priced per unit. It references vendors and regional products across eastern regions and farm goods, with multiple prices in per ton or per unit terms.

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