Fox Griffith Stung In Big Trade
In New York on February 4 rumors swirl over Clarke Griffith’s decision in the J Louwis trade to New York. Fans recall Jim McAleer’s acquisition of George Stone from Boston and wonder if Griff dodged a bad deal or pulled a fast one in this latest maneuver.
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Star
New York
Clarke Griffith
Baig New York
J. Louwis
Jim McAleer
George Stone
Boston
Jim
Griff
Fox
Yesterday's Races Summary at Local Track
First race won by tien at 6 to 5 over Curricu lum with 1:15 15. Second race On Parole at 2 to 1 beat Ocean Malch. Ornate placed third with 57 14 time. Bardonia won the mile at 4 to 1 over Wolfville with 1:45 34. Raleigh took seven eighths at 3 to 1. iassa edged Deutschland. Zeit. The Captain won the mile and an eighth at 9 to 5 with Beschwood second and Ko go third in 2:01 14. Treasure Seeker led the mile and a sixth at 10 to 1 over Import and Capt. Burnett in 1:53 1-6.
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Sandy
Tien
Curriculum
Parole
Scervtile
Ocean Malch
Ornate
Bardonia
Heatherton
Wolfville
Supine
Raleigh
Walsh
Iassa
Deutschland
Pitth
Captain
Gilbert
Beschwood
Kogo
Treasure Seeker
Rice
Import
Capt
Burnett
Racing Results Fragment from 110 Preston Area
Third race over one mile at Baniada. Miller rode 102 to win with Buly Tay finishing third. Bets show 3 to 5 odds on winning horse Right Sort placed fifth, Lucky Mate at 110 and Time at 107 noted in incomplete drum.
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Preston
Lucky Mate
Right Sort
Baniada
Miller
Buly Tay
Hub employee eager for spring work ethic
A new hire at The Hub describes starting as an errand boy duties including unpacking goods delivering packages and supporting ad writing. He expresses enthusiasm for the job and the spring season with short lunch period and promised five dollar pay.
Countess of Yarmouth Seeks Divorce in High Profile Suit
London Feb 4 United Press reports Countess of Yarmouth formerly Miss Alice Thaw Pittsburg based her suit for nullity on the Earl’s alleged prior marriage and physical unsoundness. Allies say the case will be bitterly fought with top lawyers on both sides.
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London
The
United Press
Countess of
Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Scotland
Paris
Rufus Isance
Edward Carson
Balfour Ministry
Newton Crane
Europe
Horse Race Results From Multiple Races
Fourth race saw Miller aboard Beard Me win by a length over Golden Wave with Time in 1:45. Fifth race over a mile and an eighth Foncasta ridden by Dugan won at 7 to 2 with Caul Cap and Time trailing in 1:58. Sixth race a three quarters mile Marc Anthony led Burne at 2 to 1 with Botanist second and Chatfonte third.
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Clerk
Miller
Ven
Beard Me
Golden Wave
Foncasta
Dugan
Bink Coe
Caul Cap
Marc Anthony
Burne
Botanist
Chatfonte
Connie Mack Optimistic for Athletics Title Chase in 1908
Philadelphia reports Connie Mack confident about the American league season of 1908. He expects to land the pennant with Jimmy Collins at third base from opening day and notes Collins is in better shape than in years past.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Mack
Athletics
Jimmy Collins
Fielder Jones Back Leads Sox Fans to Optimism
Chicago scene notes Fielder Jones will again lead the White Sox causing relief for Commy as Nick Altrock complains of salary cuts. Infield resolved with Fred Parent at short and George Davis moving to second after Isbell’s retirement.
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Chicago
Charlie Comiskey
Fielder Jones
White Sox
Commy
Nick Altrock
Jones
Isbell
Fred Parent
George Davia
Local Y M C A Wins Hard Fought 22 20 Victory
The local Y M C A defeated the Portland Y M C A 22 to 20 in the association gym last night. Both teams played a strong, evenly matched game with the outcome in doubt until the final moments. A good crowd attended the contest.
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Portland Y. M. C. A
Association Gymnasium
Toth
Meadows racing season set for 73 days this year
A San Francisco statement by James P. McElroy outlines a Meadows meeting from June 2 to September 12 with a reduced minimum purse of 400 dollars. Martin Nathason may succeed Horace Egbert as presiding judge. Dan Kelly from Oregon notes the rare nine second hundred yards as an event.
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San Francisco
James P. McElroy
Martin Nathason
Horace Egbert
Milkman Killed in mistaken burglar incident
In San Francisco on February 4 a milkman named John Spillane was fatally injured after a confrontation with Alexander Foster. Foster, believing Spillane to be a burglar, attacked him at the door. Spillane also misidentified Foster as a burglar. Spillane died shortly after.
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San Francisco
John Spillane
Alexander Foster
Spillane
Foster
New York Mills Controller Grants Rent Waiver to Workers
Hermans A. Meta, New York city controller and owner of Ettrick mills, informs 500 workers their plant can run only three days weekly. He waives rent for employees living in his houses until full operation resumes, prompting public applause. Also notes a Typographical union party at Renton Hill and a gas explosion in Chicago killing John Munson and injuring his daughter Catherine.
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Seattle Star
New York
Hermans A. Meta
Ettrick Mills
New England
Metz
Chicago
John Munson
Catherine
Senate finance probe trips to Providence reveal delays
An exclusive review traces A I Shelton and Senator Aldrich aides delaying New York customs revenue inquiries. Records show repeated Providence flights from Aug 1906 to Jan 1907 costing the government 45.50 to 56.96 dollars, with no timely report and questions over efficiency and motive.
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Genttle Star
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
New York
Senate Finance Committees
A. I. Shetron
Providence
K 1
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Shelton
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
A. T. Shelton
New York Customs Revenue
Bo Be
A. Tt. Shelton
A. I. Bhelton
New York City
Washington
A. B. Shelton
Gotham
Uncle Ram
Nelson B. Aldrich
Harold Preston Elected President of Seattle Athletic Club
Harold Preston was unanimously elected president at yesterday's Seattle Athletic Club election. He is a prominent attorney and active club worker. Seven trustees were chosen: D. C. Conover, Prof. Frank B. H. Cooper, A. H. Harrison, C. L. Lamping, L. L. Mendel, B. F. Rathbun, and B. Thornginson. They vow to run the organization with a strong, businesslike administration.
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Harold Preston
Seattle Athletic Club
Preston
D. C. Conover
Frank BH. Cooper
A. H. Harrison
L. Lamping
L. L. Mendel
F. Rathbun
B. Thorgrimson
Cabinet photos at Dingmans near Lote Theater
Ad fragment announces cabinet photos at Dingmans located at 1112 Fed Ave next to the Lote Theater. It presents a brief street address and shop name without further details.
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Dingman’s
Lote Theater
Cheap Colonist Rates Westbound by Oregon RR Navigation Co
Discount colonist fares offered for March and April with Chicago at 38 dollars and Missouri River points at 30 dollars. St Louis fare 25.50 dollars. Prompt friends or deposits at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave E. 4 percent. Bilis, General Agent.
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Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Chicago
St. Paul
Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri River
St. Louis
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
Bilis
Eee
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Victoria
Adame
McA Meter
Star Special Service
SOX
Dan Kelly
Printer
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Frank
Spike) Robson, Who
Women's Auxiliary
Renton Hill Club
Herman A. Metz
B. N. Brooks & Co
Sion Prince
Kohler
CHASE
Seattle. P
Wood
Gus Brown
Cor
Yesler
Cravenette
Moving and Storage Co., Inc
Third & Washington
Ind
Garvey- Buchanan Co
Garvey
Buchanan
Second Avenue
Chilberg
Ee Chilbrerg View
Perky Polson
LANE
WM. Thaantm Awet
Lew Woolpuler Asst
Scandinssiae American Bank
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Alaska
Seattle
Victor Records
Herbert Witherspoon
Samson
Honor
Messiah
Elijah
Lord God of
Abraham
Sherman, Clay & Co
H.L. Klein
James Street
Puget Sound
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