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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
7
Classified note advertises a modern elegantly furnished outside space with top cleanliness comfort and courtesy for a feast. Rates range from 890 to 1 weekly and 250 to 4 with convenient location for walking and street care.
Seattle readers are urged to beware hot air fakers and consider Blood and Nerve Tonic praised as a long used German remedy. The ad claims it treats constipation digestive obstructions rheumatism and bladder troubles with testimonials and lists Seattle druggists and addresses for sale at $1 per box.
Washington Alumni meet All Conference in a New Year’s Day post season gridiron clash on Denny field. Budding stars Borleske and Horbske headline two strong squads with wagers among players and a 5 000 seat stand upgrade. Also notes Palmen eloped, Vance plots a February indoor track meet, Y M C A league plans, and a boxing rematch set for January 13 in Oakland.
The Y M C A plans a New YearOpen House featuring a street carnival in the gymnasium with Jo Jo the dog faced boy and a Coney Island hot dog booth. Visitors will see displays from educational and employment departments and enjoy free attractions by leaders class members throughout the day.
Owen Moran, the English boxer, hopes to shed the label of being Rodel's second when Boer Rodel was knocked out by Jess Willard. Moran recalls plans discussed with Rodel's manager and reflects on Willard's knockout punch that decided the bout. Moran muttered a surprised remark after the finish.
The Clark-Pichton syndicate announces the selection of the name Defiance for the American yacht defender under construction. The announcement was made as the year ends in New York.
In a ten round matchup at Atlantic Garden A. C. New York on December 31, Fighting Joe Hyland earned a decision over Frankie Madden. The bout ended with Hyland gaining the victory on points after a competitive display.
The Transoceanic Film Company in a federal court affidavit denounces Chicago police censorship of nude art and moving pictures as bigoted and laughable, citing suppression of September Morn as an example of biased action.
President Dugdale hints Lee Strait may comeback to Seattle if he agrees to a strong training commitment and a favorable trade. Strait was sent home before season end for training violations and opposed a return, leaving fans hopeful but uncertain about his future with the ball club.
A wife recalls a tense dinner talk about a mortgage and funding stock for a firm. They argue over keeping emergency cash while mutual suspicion and past promises strain their marriage as a visiting Eleanor Fairlow presses closeness. The pair drift toward unresolved debt and trust, ending with a tearful, unsatisfied night.
John Kramer a baker in Kalamazoo faced a surgeon after Kramer refused to allow removal of a lead bullet aimed at his temple. Doctors found 14 bird shot fragments under his scalp from a childhood accident. Kramer appeared to have a fair life expectancy, so the surgeon did not remove the bullets.
Venice authorities seek to curb intoxication by forcing suspected drinkers to cross a narrow plank. Those who complete the feat gain leniency while wavering leads to punishment. The unusual public measure reflects local attitudes toward drunkenness.
Chang Yuan Chi emerges as the premier publisher in China and head of Asia's largest publishing house. The Chekiang native, once an official's son, rose from humble origins to earn the highest scholarly degree after early study and years abroad.
The Trinity M. E. basketball team lost 41 to 30 to the Piper Taft Excelsiors in Trinity gym on Tuesday night. It marked Trinity’s first loss in eight games this season.
The New York state athletic commission barred Bob Fitzsimmons from boxing after a physician said he could not endure the pace. Fitz claimed he was in perfect health but his age counted against him.
Market today shows egg prices steady with uncertainty among jobbers and a possible one cent dip later this week. Receipts rise but no clear build up while the chicken market remains firm led by hens and plentiful large springs. ducks move well with light New Year demand. Butter and creamery entries across Washington and New Zealand brands noted with varying prices for storage and fresh creamery products.
Two heavyweight bouts set tomorrow to open the New Year with major stakes. Gunboat Smith meets Art Pelkey in San Francisco in a 20 round title eliminator while Bud Anderson faces Leach Cross at Tom McCarey’s Los Angeles arena. Pelkey seeks first real test since his crown claim through the McCarty bout with Langford noted as a top challenger. Cross carries a win over his foe but faces tough odds.
In Chicago on December 21 the Federal league presses a plan to have the national commission rule on players breaking contracts. If approved the Fed erals will move to attack organized baseball as a Sherman act trust.
Rain plagued the portland football scene as the University of Idaho faces Multnomah club in a soggy field. Prospects point to a tough matchup with uncertain conditions and strong speculation on the outcome.
The column jokes about Indiana football players training in wrestling to improve on the ground game. It riffs on managers of teams, injured stars, and famed boxers such as Langford Jeannette Kling Wolgast Nelson Morris Gotch Hogan, with humorous bets about St. Louis Browns owner Ha ppy Hogan.
The Northwestern mag nates announced a ban on all forms of pro fanity in the next season. The league becomes the first in the country to prohibit foul language on the baseball field. A heavy penalty for violations will be fixed after fans reacted to last season’s outbursts.
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