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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1904
Page
2
City bowling fraternity shows growing interest as Centrala lead Class A standings with a strong margin. Class B remains tight as Navajos and Ramblers trail by small margins. detailed records list Columbiana Brunswicks Chinooks Arcades and Pacifica with win loss percentages.
Charlie Hall, manager of the Seattle baseball club, aims to sign Hildebrand from Los Angeles and Charley Reilly who played third base and managed Spokane in 1904. If signed Reilly would play third, with Delahanty moved to first or exchanged.
The guidance describes striking the cue ball in the middle and right to send the red ball a quarter and execute a one cushion shot. It warns against hitting too hard to keep the ball in position after the shot.
The Seattle Athletic Club football team intensifies practice with new formation plays for the New Year’s Day game against Multnomah at Portland. Roller moves to halfback and Tom MacDonald may join at defensive quarter, with arrangements by Superintendent Ingnes to accommodate players and supporters for a likely large turnout.
An unknown assailant shot at a party in Huntington West Virginia killing Lucien Lucas Ira Lucas and Octave Adkins as they accompanied Martha Wellman to her home The shooting happened near a wooded area and Miss Wellman was unharmed Ira Lucas drew a revolver during the attack and was found with two empty chambers in his hand.
Tim Hurst recalls a tense moment in a Boston game when Patsy Tebeau challenged him. The dispute hinged on the word obfuscate which Hurst did not understand, yet he ruled for Tebeau. The exchange highlights the high drama of early baseball officiating.
The Washington club in the American league may move from Washington to Baltimore for the 1906 season. The Hanson and Frank interests back the deal and it appears likely to pass. A $27,000 debt blocks the transfer, but outlets expect resolution soon.
Batting Nelson recovered a $9000 check alleged stolen by Teddy Murphy and Eddie Santry. The pair were brought from Stockton to San Francisco and placed under arrest, with authorities saying the matter will be settled without prosecution.
In Oakland fifteen seiling platers lined up for the seven fur longs scramble with no clear favorite. Millitary led early and opened a long lead in a fast rise, as Sugden failed to threaten at 6 to 1.
Mrs Margaret Sheehan wife of James Sheehan a Second avenue saloon man died yesterday morning at 1136 Twelfth avenue funeral arrangements not yet set interment will be in Calvary cemetery
The ad states holiday goods remain available and invites customers to name their price. Fura suits coats walsta and shoes are offered at after Christmas prices, signaling a clearance style sale.
The steamships Tacoma and Olympia of the Northwestern Commercial company were chartered to carry general cargoes to Shanghai. Charterers remain unnamed amid the Russia Japan war context. President Rosene denies the cargo will contain contraband for Russia.
Charlie H. Baker visited Dayton to inspect a 500 horsepower water wheel under construction for Seattle Tacoma Power, the largest single water wheel. He also met retired Admiral Schley in Washington, who warned the US could lose if Japan or Russia wins, predicting Port Arthur falls and a Baltic showdown.
R A Gunnison appointed by President Roosevelt as judge of the first precinct of Alaska with headquarters at Juneau arrives in the city on his way north. He comes from Binghamton New York his first Pacific coast visit. A young man he has notable legal experience is a Cornell graduate who once worked on a local newspaper.
Christmas at churches drew large crowds across Seattle as Catholic, Episcopal and Protestant congregations held morning and evening rites. Decorated sanctuaries, joyful carols, and strong sermons on the birth of Christ marked a day of unity and celebration despite hard memories. Charles Dietz, a local saloon keeper, was beaten on Ninth Avenue North and brought to the police station for treatment before being returned home.
Dietz does not name his attackers but vows revenge. The piece proclaims revolt approaching and warns of trouble in the system with Nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset. It plugs a tonic claimed to tone the stomach kidney liver and blood, touting benefits for system troubles at a Seattle drugstore.
An old advertisement promises Dr Kings New Life Pills ease for headaches liver issues and general malaise. It asserts rapid results and urges readers to try the remedy through local vendors and druggists.
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