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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
2
Columbus magnate Bryce may refuse to consent to an invasion of Chicago to spark a baseball war. The American Association’s fate hinges on the Chicago league meet December 28 and unanimity among migratory clubs. If invasion occurs it signals conflict across the minor leagues with a lively session anticipated.
Tommy Burns faces Jack Palmer for the heavyweight title on February 1 at Wonderland London White Chapel. A purse of 2500 dollars is posted for the event.
Bakersfield report recalls a boxing match where Flynn floors Squires with a right uppercut in the sixth round, sending the Australian to the canvas for the count.
The program lists results from yesterday's races with Macbeth at one mile winning for price 6 to 1, Red Era taking 10% third at Lampadrome in 1 46 1 5. In the second race Belle Kinney ridden by Rice at 3 to 1 wins at Tawasentha in 1 08 2 5 with Duke of Orleans and Red Era placing. The third race covered one and one eighth miles.
In a racing card from Millie Kine of Mist, Miller wins the ten furlongs with Melur second and Bea Atr third. Time recorded 2.68. Avon secures another win with Marian Casey 112 second and Sombro 167 third. Chalk Hedrick and M Muskoday post faster times in sixth race.
Race by race results list three quarters mile to one and one eighth mile events. It lists horses riders and times, with winners and placings for each segment.
Milwaukee Wis December 21 The anticipated middleweight title bout between Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Hill Papke of Spring Valley Illinois on December 30 draws big attention. Both combatants weigh in at 154 pounds at 5 p.m. and are training hard with a reputation for lively action.
Goldfield Nevada records more empty houses than inhabitants as a speculative era collapses. Brokers and wildcat operators funded rapid mining profits while ordinary workers face debt, boarded rooms, and stalled wages. The city, once pulsing with investment, now shows signs of vacancy and unpaid bills.
Washington reports debunk a circulating tale that Mexico ceded Magdalena Bay as a permanent U S naval coal station and drill ground. Officials confirm no transfer occurred, Mexico offers a three year anchoring privilege for coal barges with reciprocity in U S waters, and permanent rights are rejected.
Local fraternal orders were guests of honor at a reception in the new First Presbyterian Church last night. Rev. Matthews praised their work aiding suffering families and guiding members to better lives, urging appreciation for living saviors over costly funeral tributes.
Two soccer games are slated in the city tomorrow with Thistles facing Seattle at Dugdale's Park and Wanderers meeting Rangers at Woodland Park.
J G Lewis reports on the Mohawk mine at Goldfield owned by Goldfield Consolidated Co. Originally Geo Wingfield, the mine spans 1500 by 600 feet with 200 by 200 foot leases. It produced 16 million dollars in ore before. miners looted up to a million, with a 300000 dollar shipment seized. ore is worth 46 to 50 dollars per pound and can be melted with a candle.
A gentleman burglar Evans meets a curious heiress in a night raid. She urges him toward reform as they exchange daring banter and a kiss. The next morning headlines report a $20,000 theft and a mock note signed KR U NEXT. He realizes he has been outwitted by a clever thief.
Carl D Balelman secretary of the Democratic state central committee invites prominent Democrats to a January 7 meeting in Tacoma signaling the start of Washington state party activity for the presidential campaign. The report also notes congestion from delayed elevators and yards causing about 600 loaded wheat cars to sit idle awaiting relief from congestion.
A nostalgic verse laments vanished joys of youth and past Candidates and old games fade away as winter leaves the sea drear and streets. The speaker urges a fresh can to forget yesterday’s troubles and seek a sweeter, if rough, memory of earlier days.
Margaret Tiington wife of Daniel Frohman suffers nervous collapse from overwork in The Thief with Kyrle Hellen. Doctors order at least a month's rest. She previously collapsed last spring during His House in Order with John Drew.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt presents maxims on judgment, effort, and inner strength. It argues that prejudice reveals a weak mind, that action builds power, and that true creed is shown by character. It warns that external foes rely on internal fears and that venom cannot excuse guilt by callous words.
A grocer will refund customers if they dislike Schilling’s Best tea, and a free sample is offered with every pound purchased. If customers are unhappy, they can return the money, with the grocer reimbursing the clerk.
In a fragmented report the day labeled as the shortest of the year sees daylight from shortly before eight in the morning until around six in the evening. Beattie children on Christmas vacation feel the long hours drag as the season presses on toward longer days after the solstice.
Joseph Croigoez, brother of the McKinley assassin, seeks arrest warrants for a junk dealer who cheated him out of a $10 glove and laments being hounded by police because of his brother’s stain on the family name. He says officers arrest him on arrival and watch him after release.
The Philadelphia mint receives treasury orders to halt silver and subsidiary coinage and focus on the new double eagle production, signaling a major currency transition. The move reflects broader monetary policy changes and aims to stabilize the national coin supply.
Princess Terri Pomare of Tahiti arrives from Paapeete aboard the ocean liner Mariposa for a brief visit in San Francisco. She is the daughter of Queen Marau and niece of Prince Arti P. A. Salmon.
Warden Reed arranges a big Christmas dinner for inmates at the Walla Walla prison. The plan aims to provide festive cheer and improve inmate morale during the holiday season.
After the dinner program, the prison, band and orchestra will furnish the music. The event will feature a varied program with musical pieces performed by the inmate ensembles under the direction of the noted conductors.
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