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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions decor items and a firm called Bon bot Jardin with unclear relation. No clear event, people, or places to confirm. Further readable details needed for a precise summary.
B C Voris advertises as a pioneer sewing machine dealer at 1006 Second Avenue with Main 705 and phones Ind 594. The brief listing presents contact details for potential customers.
Jimmy Britt defeats Battling Nelson by decision after six rounds in a large San Francisco crowd. Referee Roche favored Britt, sparking talk of a California bias and an implied draw if outside the state. Forty thousand dollars prize money will be split. both fighters weighed under 190 pounds and endured heavy punishment. Nelson vows another fight at six thousand dollars a side with Siler refereeing.
Races in New Orleans Los Angeles and San Francisco report multiple sprints and longer events with close finishes. Winners include Anthony Telescope High Wind Little Boy Lord Tennyson Kilites and Diamante in Ascot and Oakland with notable upsets and disqualifications.
The readable fragment notes unclear weather tool and regional timing. No identifiable persons or organizations emerge.
Od S and S Johnston Co. announce a major Christmas sale from their 903 Second Avenue store. Huge stock of pianos and organs with deep discounts, second hand instruments from $15 up, Simplex Piano Player, talking machines, music boxes and more. Flexible terms and trade-ins welcome as store stays open late for shoppers.
The Johnston Co operates Seattle's leading piano house at 903 Second Avenue Burke Building detailing prominent shop status and location in the downtown district.
Indoor meet at University gym after holidays will pit freshmen against sophomores. Pugsley elected manager and Lindsay captain after a yesterday meeting. Events include sprints, pole vault, jumps, horizontal and parallel bars, beating and wrestling. sophomores boast strong wrestlers Babcock Waggoner. freshmen show potential with Armstrong Lindsay Burke Easter Coulter strong in sprints.
Peter Maher the dethroned Irish champion is to have a major benefit at the Gentlemen's Sporting club in Philadelphia tonight. He is nearly penniless despite earnings over 160000 since rising to prominence in prize fighting. Friends plan to aid his transition to another line of work with fighters volunteering to appear including Tommy Lave George Cole Danny Dougherty Jack Williams and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien.
Baron Gentaro Kodama, chief of staff of the Japanese army in Manchuria, mapped the Manchuria campaign and is noted as a brave fighter. He previously governed Formosa in 1902-03 and was recalled at the war’s outbreak to his current post.
Uncle Sam's boys in the post office face heavy crowds with lines at every window. Packages to all parts of the world fill the weighs and stamps windows, as officials urge proper labeling and weighing to save time. Rules for registering letters and packages are outlined to speed service and reduce delays.
The state health board plans to urge the legislature to place all municipal and private water supplies under state control. Elmer K. Heg, secretary, argues current city oversight is vague and that strict state regulation with penalties would prevent future epidemics.
Readers share child letters to Santa Claus showing belief in the North Pole figure. Kids like James M, Clara, Henry, Blanch, Freda, and Sarah describe wants from fire engines to dolls, sleds, fur coats, and candy, illustrating enduring holiday faith in Seattle.
Howard Woodard a special policeman for the merchants patrol was caught in the act of taking money from a charity mite box at Tull and Gibbon. Deputies watched three nights before he was captured by men hidden in the store under the supervision of Sheriff J M Howe. The Northwestern Home Finding Society use the box in many city stores. Charles Hebberd, local manager, alerted authorities.
A satirical Kansas chronicle cites a court-logged grocery bill for Governor Willie J. Halley and state treasurer Kelly as the 19th century style joke spreads. The improvised itemized list includes chops beans and various staples drawn from a mock court record.
Mrs Laurie C Beck offered Ravenna Park for sale to the city at 125000 with 19000 down and the remainder in installments The park board weighed the offer but a tight budget this year hindered a purchase The tract is described as the finest natural park within city limits The city previously bought Woodland Park for 109400 after a prior offer.
Mrs Elizabeth Harp seeks to adopt two infant girls kept in her Hillman City home for ten years alleging the children were left with her in Minneapolis as infants. The suit notes she has raised funds for the children and operated what neighbors thought was a large institution.
Women are urged to call the fiscal agents at 66-66 Sullivan Building to invest in securities selling at 1.00 that will rise to 1.15 early next week. The notice promises a potential daily gain and invites readers to learn how they can earn about 26 dollars weekly through this money making scheme.
The Everett girls host North Yakima on Thursday at the YMCA gym while the YMCA first team travels Friday to meet the Yakima team downtown. A marine inquiry probes the Duxbury steamer’s Nome season operations amid an accusation against the Vennella’s master for sailing without an engineer and failing to show proper lights.
Cavendish Vermont resident LeQuinn reported a home invasion by Chronic Constipat trouble. Dr King's New Life Remedies, advertised by G O Guy Inc, intervened at Becon Avenue Yesler, arresting the distress and restoring health.
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