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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues Burns must defeat Johnson in Sydney on December 26 to prove the fight on the square despite fixed match rumors. It notes Burns demands 30000 and Johnson has 5500, with both men under heavy pressure to win and secure future earnings.
James Curran aged 18 died after a boxing bout with Ben Barnet 17 at the Athletic club. Curran collapsed on the way to hospital. Police arrested Barnet and Curran’s seconds Bert D Race and John Haggerty. Barnet’s seconds fled.
The Broadway high school team opened with a dominant win at Lincoln Park scoring 106 to 0 over the seniors. The game showcased rising players for the 1999 Broadway squad as juniors prepare to face them next Wednesday for the school championship.
A meeting yesterday organized to abolish race track gambling in California led to the creation of the Business Men's Anti Race Track League of Southern California. The group aims to curb wagering on tracks and promote reform.
PULLMAN December 19 F Mc Daniels president of the student assembly chosen to represent Washington State College at the Six Six conference in Seattle Prof Carpenter to represent the faculty A meeting will be held with an advisory committee from each class
The Empires defeated the Chinooks 2 of 3 games with strong showings. Parm of the clubmen posted a 222 single game while Davia of the Empires achieved the high three game total with 607.
Broad Way High seniors top juniors 13 to 7 while freshmen defeat home team 12 to 11. Finals set for next week. Bible Class basketball team to play Everett second team tonight with Brill and Carter as forwards Hilman at center and Jensvold Ewenson and Grangle as guards.
Je Buck, a sophomore, is named captain of Washington State College baseball for 1909. He succeeds J Lett and plays as a second and third baseman.
Manager A BR Dickson of Vancouver negotiates with Ben Davis of Cedar Rapids in the Three League. Davie, from the Duvie and Davie firm in Spokane, is involved. Eddie Ian, formerly Lane manager, has pursued the deal repeatedly.
A fragmented quote shows Sam Berger promoting a political effort described as a Billy 20 with unclear wording. The remarks appear muddled and raise questions about the campaign messaging and leadership.
In Tacoma last night the Tacoma YMCA basketball team defeated the Everett YMCA quintet 47 to 12. The opener ended 11 to 10, with Tacoma exploding for 36 in the second half while Everett managed only 2.
Lloyd R. Hawley of Spokane Junior has been appointed by the executive committee of the Associated Students as manager of the Ama college football eleven for the coming season.
The Star weighs in on the elusive author of Casey at the Bat noting rivals Thayer and D Vys while De Wolf Hopper and others contributed to the legend. It argues the claimant deserves immortality alongside Thayer and D Vys amid a flurry of affidavits and speculation.
The Beattie YMCA basketball squad left in the morning for Victoria to face the Victoria YMCA quintet tonight. Traveling with Captain Babcock DeChenee Knapp Rigsby Eat Rabel and manager Ryng.
The English flat season ends with American jockey Danny Maher atop the winning riders list. He has 129 winners, tying with Wooten who is next in line with 129 wins.
Broadway High School students form a basketball squad under Assistant Physical Director Bitte. The team plays its first game tonight in Tacoma against an opposing local organization, beginning their season.
A high school basketball game features Berlin facing Hingham at Belem Belham field house with Coach Witt guiding the Berlin squad. Ballard and Lowman from the first team are noted as players for the contest.
The Westminster lacrosse club has accepted the challenge of the Toronto Tekumedican Leg Capital for the Hto cup with games set for May 24 and 29 at n'a park. The Capital games have not yet been fixed. Amateur Trap Champion: McCarty of Florida Gun Club won the amateur clay bird shoot with 96 out of 100, William Ford of Wilmington 96.
Wm. H. Finck, pioneer Seattle jeweler at 816 Second Ave, offers 14 K gold collar pin sets.
An unstable City Hall structure is described as a danger to life with warped walls cracks falling plaster and a leaning ceiling. A clerk narrowly dodged a falling post and a heavy safe tilts on the floor as workers remain inside the condemned jail section still in use.
Bandits dynamited safes at Farmers State Bank of Keene and the Commercial Bank of Gibbon in a Keene Gibbon chase. They fought with citizens and escaped in an automobile with 4500 dollars.
Tacone Bents Necene fire men will hereafter have to forgo profanity in fire houses. Citizens complained about language used by firefighters prompting the fire water committee to impose a rule banning swearing across the department.
In Everett inspectors Whitney and Twin led an inquiry into the Northland grounding after the vessel ran aground in darkness. Witnesses testified that the heavy darkness caused the accident.
The article mentions a contract for the Georgetown to Pacific viaduct, planned at 3,000 feet in length, and includes fragmented dialogue about gifts such as slippers and a diamond ring, reflecting an odd insertion in the text. The readable content centers on the proposed viaduct project and an unrelated holiday exchange.
By United Press Chehaub December 19 report lists officers elected for the Washington state dairymen association. President Seaton. secretary treasurer Whitney. directors Hennett Monroe Fishback Adon Reed Eliens burs. Wash. bate.
Tom L. Lilla seeks $61 from Raintertrand Hotel Co claiming Life cigar drum gear titled Panama headgear was left with the hotel in January 1906 and later converted by the hotel to its own use. He cites damages for a dome covering and a grip.
Pittsburg December 19 report notes elected leaders at the national civil reform event. Thom as N. Ssyong is named as a key figure alongside other state officials. Portland Oregon mentioned in context of the result and regional views.
In Olmpla a Columbus control member Dee Pred Lied was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary by Judge Rogers for accepting a bribe. The Supreme Court also affirmed a murder conviction in Boo County for N M Cote on March 34, 106.
Thomas Hansen, senior head of the Be Acttle Woolen Co, died yesterday at Providence Hospital from cancer. He was a descendant of a Revolutionary leader and longtime leader in the woolen industry.
A garbled late advertisement describes gold plated or oxidized embroidery scissors offered by mail order. It references different models No. 47 and No. 4%, size details, weights, and pricing options, including mail order terms and delivery by experts.
The Chicago and North Western along with the Northern Pacific and the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha lines plan through service to the Pacific coast at the terminus. Henry Staire, concessionaire on the Pay Streak, was named defendant in Justice Carrell's court by William Parker seeking a balance on work.
Daniel Guggenheim, head of the American Smelting & Refining Co., states he has nothing to fear from the trust formed by Ryan and Cole. The report notes official guests honored at a Michigan club dinner, with Governor Mead and Mayor Miller among the attendees at the Butler Annex banquet.
Fragmentary report from Tacoma describes Thomas Jeskie attempting to throw himself in front of a Northern Pacific switch engine. A patrolman pulled him clear before the locomotive could strike him. Jeskie was taken to jail to think over his actions.
An old advertisement argues Americans suffer widespread kidney problems from a strenuous lifestyle. It claims Bright's disease and other kidney issues cause many deaths and presents Doan's Kidney as a cure, featuring a Seattle testimonial praising its effectiveness after years of backache and kidney-related pain.
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