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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
2
San Francisco reports Bob Fitesimmons will return to performing after a fight night. He is billed to appear in a local theater next week as a portion of gate receipts show $1070. O'Brien receives 7083.15 and Bob 2461.05 from the takings.
The Seattle Athletic club urges Gregory to join the squad for the New Year's game against Multnomah. Gregory declines citing the value of rest and the Christmas holidays, insisting on uninterrupted training and sacrifice.
The item sketches sport gossip and official changes as Doc Rollers clashes with Greg over a game. It notes Pulliam’s renewed National League authority to fine suspend and expel players and reprimand managers, with John T. Brush opposing, hinting at tense moves ahead.
A telegram from Thomas in New York on December 21 warns that the system will break him and hints at a possible compelled assignment. The message is read as a warning and treated as potentially barcastic by observers.
The student board of control at the state university will delay electing an athletic manager. Grinstead has been offered the position again but declines, saying his time will be fully taken up with other matters this year.
Bellingham officials Sheriff Williams and Prosecuting Attorney Portinger unite against prize fighting the sport faces a decisive shutdown in the locality as authorities take a firm stand.
A new tent for the Bugville circus delight sparks chatter as Willie presents the eye catching shelter. The crowd anticipates performances under the sturdy canvas with bold colors and playful decor.
The New York City Mothers Club hosts its annual Pilgrim Mothers dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. For the first time, fathers are not invited to the main table and will be seated in the gallery, marking a historic seating arrangement.
Local merit voices claim the Steilacoom asylum staff faced budgeting cuts and scandals. Governor Mead may fire his father, recently appointed as a medical staff member with a $45 monthly salary, amid concerns of matron authority and staff integrity.
Muffs, reefers and full dress shields advertised by RE Brooks & Co at 1231 ands aye. Available accessories cover a range of needs with phrases suggesting broad stock and early availability.
A masked gunman shot Gottlieb Arnold as he counted money in a Rockford barroom at daybreak. Arnold died two hours later. A pursuing officer likely killed the robber at the door, then the assailant fled down Main Street and vanished.
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