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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
2
The Tacoma Y M C A basketball team visits Seattle for a season opening game against the local Y M C A. The visiting Roattie lineup, trained under Prof Deuthitt, is noted for speed on their home floor and recently defeated Seattle’s Shamrock team.
Yesterday at Oakland six races featured winners such as Willame in the opening event and Mabel Hollander in the futurity. Chief Wittman and Shady Gad also led victories with measured times including 1 12 44 for the third race and 1 40 for the fourth.
In the first race over a 167 yard distance Brooks Courtete carrying 3 to 3 odds led from start to finish with Tillion second and Gentle Harry third. Time 2 04 1 4.
Are You Aware That the management of the German Savings Building & Loan Association is one of the most conservative in Seattle. This concern makes their loans only on improved real estate and have no office expense, clerk hire and practically every expense is eliminated. Could you invest your money in a better place. Chas. Caner, secretary, 416 Bailey Building, will gladly explain all details to interested parties.
A sport note outlines Wisconsin and Syracuse University rowing on Lake Mendota at Madison on June 1. It mentions family links, coaches James Ten Eyck of Syracuse and EK Ten Eyck, plus Wisconsin’s recent coaching change.
In Ftenton Hill the business section discussed Mr. Thoreon and his plan. The gathering of property owners showed unanimous support for Thoreon’s proposal.
City Engineer Thomson outlined a plan for Twelfth avenue widening to ninety feet between Jackson and Dennyway with 13 feet at Spring Street 12 feet at Pike and 10 feet at Maddson. The project estimated to cost about 25 005 will establish Twelfth avenue as the main artery after the Jackson Street regrade.
An item lists smoking jackets priced at six dollars and notes Dr. Hunt, a dentist at 220 Burke Building, with the Hutchinson Co. and Beattie connection. No further context provided.
Century Furniture Co offers a two day sale Friday and Saturday with 25 percent discounts on latten desks dressing tables pedestal tables Morrie chairs fancy ladies work tables tea tables music cabinets cheval mirrors and more. Dont miss this sale.
A man found in Palse Creek with a forehead wound was initially suspected of foul play but inquiries reveal he escaped a hospital last night during delirium tremens and wandered to the creek where he fell in and drowned. The incident is investigated as an accidental death.
Closing out watches and jewelry at bargain prices. Includes 617 2nd Ave, features discounts per ton and various items alongside 180 wide corn and related merchandise. Public sale notices indicate clearance event with reduced rates.
The Oriental billiard and pool parlors at 141% Third Ave advertise eight new tables and the city’s only 6 by 10 pool table.
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