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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
2
The proposed rules aim to curb brutality with penalties for unnecessary roughness disqualification for intentional fouls and harsher penalties. Revisions include two down ten yard gains three downs ten minute non substitution for brutality and separate prep school and college rule sets.
In New York a former jockey known as Ted Slean debuts a new onstage persona. He abandons his whip and jockey cap to present ultra fashionable afternoon wear while seeking top adoration from the audience and ladies. He opens with a tale featuring his friend Halbert Hedward of Hold Hengland as hero.
The Seattle Athletic Club billiard tournament aims to finish by Christmas with each player assigned a specific day and hour by Professor Johnson. Contestants are asked to check the timetable to avoid disrupting the schedule.
A large crowd at Junction hall Bal lard watched six rounds of boxing between Young Kid McCoy and Kid Caye of Chicago ending in a draw. The early rounds were tame as both fighters studied openings then engaged more aggressively. The crowd approved the decision while Tommy Dolan, billed to meet Caye, was unable to fight. Two earlier bouts accompanied the main event.
The girls' basketball team of the high school is practicing diligently in preparation for the class games. This week the squad focused on fundamentals and team drills to build cohesion before the upcoming event.
Chief of Police Delaney preparing annual report to Mayor Bailinger. A cigar stand at 408 Cedar Ave was broken into and smokers materials stolen. Sam Myers known as the Hilz zard Kid arrested for vagrancy. Steamer Albion libeled for wages due by William Jackson and seven others. Interdenominational Missionaries to meet in Seattle January 22 with an orphan asylum for Japanese children founded by M Yoshino. 285th anniversary of landing forefathers at New England. no Seattle celebration. Street cleaning cost $33 000 in 1905 per Superintendent Walters. Fire caused minor damage to Mrs Haley’s residence on Twenty fifth Ave. Charity plans Christmas dinners for 60 families. Chamber may send delegates to National Rivers and Harbors Congress January 14. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh to inspect departmental books. Mills in British Columbia join shutdown movement per Dan Base. Chinese reception planned by Chamber of Commerce. Jong Wah taking similar steps. Temporary city employees must pass first exam after appointment for salary approval. Ira Fleming seeks search for his 114 year old son in Seattle. Mrs Julia Strott and N J Bryans sought by police. Runaway team injures horse near Western Meat Co. Crichton doubts water main assessments against already served properties. Chamber of Commerce to file complaint against Great Northern and Northern Pacific for freight discriminations. Violinist Pietro Marino to perform solo at Sons of Zion benefit January 18 at Grand Opera House.
Johnny Bush known as the boy robber and J. H. Leroy called the literary convict await transfer to Walla Walla Penitentiary after the Washington Supreme Court denied their appeals. Bush, 10-year sentence. Leroy, life term, under the cumulative sentence law, for the hold up of the Red White and Blue.
A city resolution tees up a new assessment district for the Jackson regrading plan. The district extends to Lake Washington and includes nonabutting properties, prompting objections from some owners who say assessments should target abutting land only. The route runs from Hanford and Occidental to Yesler Way and beyond to the city eastern boundary.
EF N Brooks & Co. advertises silk or linen handkerchiefs in plain fancy or initial styles as popular gifts. prices range from 25 cents to 1.50 dollars, with shop at 1831 2nd Ave. Includes brief product variety and pricing.
A Columbia University faculty meeting led to the abolition of football. President Butler was instructed by the council to take steps to eliminate all intercollegiate sport at the institution.
Sailors on the cruiser Philadelphia moored at Bremepen seek a football squad for informal games in the Northwest district. The crew invites local men to join and organize practice sessions aboard or nearby the ship.
A brief notice indicates items available for purchase at N. Brooks & Co. located on 1881 Second Avenue. The item range and specific goods are not detailed in the readable text.
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