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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
2
John L. Sullivan reflects on the Willamae and DeArmond match praising its honest fighting and clean breaks. He jokes about his own ring readiness and laments modern training methods while urging youth to pursue hard exercise and raw meat to become champions.
In a set of dirt track races, McIntyre’s Last Go placed second in the eee mile event while Blanche G and Te tanus fought for top spots in the one mile race. Gromotol won the mile and a sixteenth as Beechwood took second, followed by LL. Aakenny third. North led the one mile with Meintyre aboard, and Marvel P. won the three-quarters. Mariam Casey won the futurity course with Pullman second and Adena third, as time records ranged from 1:12 24 to 1:17.
Eleven sixteenths of a mile saw Senator Beckham win at 4 to 1 with Bar Mey Oldfield second and time 1:15. The Sul tam won the gun mile at 3 to 1 with Beltmence second and Lady Chisnell third in 42.4 seconds. Adelbert Helie led over Pacific Electric and An d roche with times 1:07. Jack defeated Edward and Summer Cloud in 1:25. Avontellvs won the seven eighths mile in 1:26 25 with Orijene and JR Laughrey following.
A Kent pick team from Pullman College, four ex Kent High School players, faces the Kent O G T quintet Thursday. Calhoun, a Kent alumnus now at Pullman, stars for the visitors. Root Barnes Calhoun Berlin and Holcomb lead Pullman. G Routh W Routh Smith Tites and West make up the Good Templars lineup.
Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 the Thistles of Seattle meet a British ship team from Miythewood in Woodland Park harbor. The fast game is billed as a quick morale booster for sailors and locals alike.
Manager McCredie of Portland signs an Indian pitcher named Pinance. The trade marks the skipper s habit of adding a promising twirler every season as he builds the club. The new pitcher is described by Mac as a wonder and a potential ace for the mound.
Milwaukee report says Sledfufo Kelly and HL Papke battled 16 rounds to a draw in a fast and furious bout. Kelly started and finished strong while Papke controlled the middle, with both fighters trading blows until the final bell.
A Northern Pacific freight with lumber derailed seven miles west of Helena Montana after brakes failed during a 14 mile chase. Brakemen John Brady and H Sherman were injured with fractures and head injuries. the crew clung to posts as the runaway wrecked over an embankment. the rest escaped serious injury.
New York December 31 Woman, Lovely Woman, will play only a minor role in Harry K Thaw trial Most women will be barred from the courtroom during sessions except Thaws immediate family and active newspaper women Justion Dowling issued the order to curb crowds and a private entrance was built for Thaw and his guards to reach the courtroom
United Press reports in Chicago detail the detention of Miss Anna Nolan by attorney M D Brown along with A F Kelly and Mrs Ruth F Laughlin. Police found the home barricaded. Nolan was found ill and confined and sent to St Bernard’s hospital. Brown Kelly and Laughlin are held for resisting arrest as investigators proceed.
Congressman W T Bilis confirms reports of a tentative agreement among Fulton Hawley and himself that attorney George Bingham of Salem is their choice for Bristol's successor. Bilis arrived in Pendleton from Washington to announce the backing.
The steamer Annie Comings, en route from Portland to Camas Washington with machinery, collided with the French bark Europe off St John. The steamer broke in two and sank within ten minutes at 6 50 last night. None of the crew were injured.
Senator Charles W. Fulton arrived in Portland from Washington D C after a 3000 mile trip to register. He plans to spend the holidays there and depart January 6. The article implies efforts to ensure Fulton Interests are protected in Oregon.
Howard Whittier, accused of killing his brother in law Frank Raymond a Snake River rancher, was released on $500 bail in Enterprise Oregon and ordered to appear at the May term. Authorities say the shooting was justified and the charges are entered to exonerate the boy.
Four men approach the census task near Kent Washington as citizens debate steps to reach a close result. Local officials report enough residents in the area to carry the count, with legal steps remaining to finalize the process.
Mad Iwon at cable Cara wins next Sunday as Butte tops crossing of First Street stopping only on the west approach. Cara crosses the street before half and those cut stops after climbing up the hill.
Warstington report by United Pas notes President Rooseveltt arrived last night over the southern railway after a five day outing described as lacking the picture earth and with every appearance of enjoying the trip.
Brigadier 1 of the Salvation Army commands the night watch for the Northern Pacific roes in the district.
Patriot Americans move to restore Purleigh church in Pesex England as a memorial to George Washington. Lawrence Washington historical rector links him to John Washington the Virginia emigrant and to the Washington lineage. Donations total about 3000 dollars earmarked for a tower and church work.
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