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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1903

Page

8

Indian Joe Gregg Beats Charlie Berger In 20 Round Indoor Fight

In Bremer ton last night Indian Joe Gregg of Seattle won a points decision over Charlie Berger the Iron Man of New York after a 20 round battle. Referee Prof Young Dutchy praised the bout and the crowd saw both men standing at the final bell with little visible injuries.

Joe” Gregg Seattle Charlie Berger New York Bremerton Young Dutchy Seiger Joe Iron Man Seliger

Great Beauty Contest Show to Be Held in Madison Gardens

A beauty contest event is slated to take place in Madison Gardens. Details mention contestants, judges, and schedule as part of a public entertainment program.

Madison Gardens H.W Titus G. Ironter Eotrten

Broad Loses Milwaukee Bout to Charlie Early

Dee nb Ki lost the decision to Charlie Early in a six round bout held at night. Eddie Santry defeated Kia Sayers in the second round on a foul.

Milwaukee Dee Charlie Eary Eddie Santry Kia Sayers

Zearfoss Signs On With St. Louis Club

Dave Zearfons, a coast veteran catcher, joins St Louis and is expected to catch for the National League club next season. He plays a solid game and shows speed to steal second with good fielding head.

Dave Zearfons St. Louis Dave

New Lacrosse Player Sandy Cowan Joins Seattle Lecromre

Sandy Cowan a top home fielder from Groese is in Seattle and will likely play for the Seattle Lecromre next season. He has several years with Vancouver and previously faced the Lecromre in league play.

Sandy Cowan Groese Seattle Seattle Lecromre Vancouver Oe Im

Heavyweight Loses Fight in Chicago Ring Clash

Det 19 Philadelphia bout reports a local heavyweight defeat after a six round battle. Despite fighting as a middleweight, O'Brien gave his all against the rival foe in Chicago last night.

Chicago Det Philadelphia Bick O'Brien Bla

Peerson Defeats Larney in Sixth Round at Whatcom

Charlie the Terrible Swede stopped Jack Larney in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout at Whatcom yesterday. Larney was outboxed as Pierson delivered the decisive blows in the sixth. The crowd saw a decisive finish despite early back-and-forth action.

Tragic Night Fire Kills and Injures Students at Tennessee College

A devastating blaze at the Central Tennessee College for Young Negro Women in Nashville killed at least four students and fatally injured nine others with eleven more seriously hurt. Sparks from the dormitory fire sent students leaping from windows as ambulances surged to the scene. Local officials fear more victims remain uncounted among the collapsing building ruins.

Nashville Tenn Central Tennessee College For Walden Uni Stella Addison Port Gibson Mies Mattie Lee Moore Hanteville Ala Sallie Dare Hopkineville Nannie Johnson Hattiesburg Mins Eleanor Moore White Pprecept Chicago Lady B. Knox Greenville Mise Minnie Alston Covington Hertha Monford Lulu Terry McKinnonville Lulu Millen Ernestine Miller McCleary Fernandina Fla Leona Miller St. Louis Nannie Marrin Clarkedale Minn Minnie Boose Mayaville

Warships Leave Puget Sound For Panama Voyage

The cruiser New York and gunboat Bennington, last summer in Alaska, prepare to depart Puget Sound navy yard for the voyage to the Panama region. New York to leave today from Keen and Bennington likely noon. After repairs four months the New York is in trim and will coast to San Francisco for coal before continuing to the south.

Br Hton Wash Dee New York Hennington Puget Bound Navy Yard Lethiaa Panama Keen Bennington Dennington San Francisco

Lipton to again challenge for the America Cup

At a public dinner and reception in honor of Thomas Lipton the American press announced his intention to renew his bid for the America Cup. The event was hosted by the United States consul and featured broad public support and goodwill.

London Dee Wane Thomas Lipton

Burns Injured in Nevada Incident. Police to Probe

Thomas Burne suffered a fall or being knocked down near a Nevada lodging house Thursday evening and was taken to Wayside Hospital. Police hope he can reveal if foul play occurred. Arthur Murphy and another man will be held at police headquarters as investigations continue.

Thomas Burne Etaire Nevada Wee Dis Akull Arthur Murphy A Mullen Grtl

Southern Pacific Shasta Route Rates Viewable in Ad

Descriptive literature lists fare details for the Southern Pacific Co Shasta route to San Francisco. Rates shown include 26.66 dollars for first class and 20.46 dollars for second class with tickets berths and other information available via 618 Piret Avenue, EBE. Ellis, general agent.

Sowthern Pacific Co'sescente Shasta San Francisco Piret Avenue Ebe Ellis Eee

Adams Bede Will Speak at Republican Dinner

The Menex Republic party completes elaborate arrangements for tonight's annual dinner. Principal speaker will be Congressman J. Adamede of Minnesota.

Horton Dee J. Adamede Minnesota

Interior department pins bribery charge on Benson

Washington reports the Interior Department claims John A. Benson a San Francisco real estate operator headed a conspiracy of land frauds across multiple states and territories. An affidavit by Bettet Service Officer Burn accuses Benson of paying Woodford Harlan for private land office reports. Benson was arrested at the Willard hotel and bailed for a December hearing before Commissioner Taylor.

Washington Interior Department John A. Benson San Francisco Cosen Bettet Burn Benson Woodford Harlan Special Service Division The Land Office Beacon Willard Hotel Taylor Ite

Will Build a Rescue Home for Unemployed in Woodland Park

William Quintin buys a Green Lake lot to construct the World's Rescue Home a temporary refuge for the jobless where workers earn small sums to tide them over. He hopes to begin in a few weeks with several contributions already pledged and aims to work with city charities. A separate ad promotes a sale of two pair of hose for $1.00 to $1.50 at King Brow 914 Tet Ave.

William Quintin Thin Cfty Woodland Park Green Lake Quintin Ile Idea King Brow Tet Ave

Scott and Howne Emulsion Advertisement Question

The text argues substitutes for Scott's Emulsion lack food value and warns against wines cordials and cod liver oil extracts due to alcohol content and only temporary stimulation. It states Scott's Emulsion provides direct nourishment without taxing the stomach and offers a free sample at Scott and Howne on Pearl Street New York.

Scott

Railroads Prosper Under Interstate Commission Report

The Interstate Commerce Commission report shows 27 000 miles of railroads, about 0 percent of U S mileage, with free earnings near 2 billion and operating expenses 1 5 billion. Earnings rise about 44 million. Elkins law noted as beneficial for curbing violations. freight rates increase. car coupler problem unresolved. fatalities count 164 workers killed and 6 490 injured.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission United States Src

Russian Talks Near Failure Heighten Far East Tension

Count Lampsdorff, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has pursued for Russia negotiations with Japan over Korea and Manchuria. The talks show little promise of averting a broader Russo Japanese war as circumstances grow more volatile.

Russia Japan

Cotterill Speaks at Rainier Heights Meeting

George F. Cotterill will speak at a Rainier Heights improvement club meeting on finance and public buildings including the new court house and city hall. Discussion centers on the proposed Union street tunnel with local opposition and regrade effects on feasibility.

Rainier Heights Jackson, King Or Weller Street

Scholars Score Big Success At Academy Christmas Show

Pupils of the Academy of the Holy Names performed a dainty operetta The Meiresa of Glenwood and clever drills entertained parents and friends at the Third Avenue theater. The event marked a creditable afternoon entertainment. The steamship Connemaugh of the Empire Transportation Co sailed from Nanaimo for Honolulu Thursday with 2500 tons of coal and will reload at Coronel before heading to Philadelphia.

Academy of the Holy Names Third Avenue Theater Hovee Wee Meiresa Glenwood Connemaugh Empire Transportation Company Nanaimo Honolulu Philadelphia Coronel Connermaugh Hiladelphia

Roms Hanged for Deputy Sheriff Ward Murder in San Diego

Roms was executed yesterday for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Ward in San Diego. Ross died game.

Roms Ward San Diego Ross

Joint Building Favored by Rainier Heights Club

The Rainier Heights Improvement Club voted to back a joint county court house and city hall and to ask voters at the next city election whether the city should cooperate with the county on a combined building. Speaker Geo F Cotterill argued the city county debt is high and urged a central court house and new city hall on the Weston site at Third and James for about 40000. The plan would enhance the value of the old city hall site and help redeem bonds for the new structure.

Rainier Heights B&b Court House City Hall Wesler Third and James

Sheriff To Recover William Hoyt From San Francisco

Sheriff Cudihee plans to fly to San Francisco this afternoon to fetch William Hoyt accused of stealing 880 from Mrs Stetson's house last February. Hoyt is detained by San Francisco police after a recent arrest. The sheriff will visit Olympia to obtain governor’s requisition papers.

Cudihee San Francisco William Hoyt Stetson Hoyt Olympia

Debated Labor Union Question At University of Washington

From 17 debaters at the University of Washington Mobert Evans Grinstead Charles Halli F A War field H C Jackson and Ralph Pierce chosen to represent the institution in debates with Oregon and reaps. The try-out in Denny hall yesterday was judged by the faculty and presided over by Professor Priest The question was Resolved That the general tendency of the trade unions In the United States for the last 100 years has been detrimental to the best interests of the country. Logical arguments were made on both sides Westminster Presbyterian Rev William Kirkhope Also on program Christ's Humanity sole by Mrs J H Hager Christ's Divinity sole by Mrs G A C Rochester Music by double quartet with Mrs Rochester and Miss Crane soprano Mrs Hager and Mrs McKercher altos Messrs Myers and Rose tenors Messers Geighy and Cunningham bass Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Black accompanists Miss Beeson and Mr Prior violinists

University of Washington Mobert Evans KB. Grinstead Charles Halli F. A. Warfield H. C. Jackson Ralph Pierce Universities of Oregon Reaps Denny Hall University Priest United States Westminster Presbyterian William Kirkhope J .H. Hager Ip. m G. A. C. Rochester Mre. Reochester Mise Crane Soprance Mre Hager Cunningham Mre. Cunningham Mrs. Black Miss Beeson Mr. Prior

Hall's Catarrh Remedy Advertisement Notice

One hundred dollars reward offered for case of catarrh that enters into the system. Declaration by undersigned officers stating F J Cheney has been honorable in business for 15 years and is capable of obligations. Hall's Catarrh Remedy is promoted as a blood and mucous tissue treatment. Pills priced at cents. details unclear due to garbled text.

F. J. Cheney Tak

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