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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
2
A Seattle event features Siegfried a German wrestler praised for power and speed. Legends say he could defeat many opponents in a single bout while a local tester offers 356 dollars to any wrestler who can challenge him, noting the formidable size and skill on display.
A Sacramento amateur boxing smoker features promising bantamweights from the Ape Tendents and North clubs led by William Inglis and Lannie. Heavy hitters include 187 pound contender from Spokane and an 184 pound rival in a fast paced display with strong coaching from Frank and Venities as the crowd expects a sharp finish.
A clashing set featured the A P series and A C quint with the Jays as top performers. Morris posted a 267 and O Dennell a 203 in a night of lively pin action at the arena. News notes mention upcoming meetings and possible team additions as Seattle bowlers recall a famed perfect game.
J. Baldwin known as the veteran horseman is reported aged at his Trench home in Santa Anita California. All passenger steamers depart from Wilmington docks for Puget Sound Navy yards.
Dee leaves tonight for the Northwestern schedule meeting to be held Saturday. Dugdale, president of the tile club, will accompany by Mike Lynch.
The promoter states no February match date is set as efforts to secure a bout with Johnny Murphy or Lew Coffrothy are uncertain. Negotiations linger with unclear timing and venue.
M Kenna of Chicago arrives in town seeking a match with Mickey Wilson after a 40 round draw with Joe Hillist. In the fatal fight described by Teddy Fick, Kenna and Hillist exchange blows with Wren killed in the round. Kenna had hoped to box Monte Attell in Boise, but the fatal bout occurred at a Skequlute. Kenna is credited with one draw against Freddie Vet, weighs 122 pounds, stands 6 feet 4 inches, and has a solid left and right, with a strong kick.
The Lincoln school basketball team will meet Anscartes next Saturday. Bel lingham high was set to clash but the game was canceled this week. The Australian Rugby squad touring Britain will reach Pranetsee tomorrow. The first U S contest with California may be at an American venue. Cyclone Thompeoneh and Loughrey of Pu itadet will box a 10 round bout in New Orleans February 28. Daniete has challenged M Daniela for a 50 contest and training has begun. Harold Chase will be fined $200 and then suspended by the National Labor Commission. Ei Squires, the Australian time, was again defeated by Mt Parnken Be. Gotch was earning easy money in New York after arriving from Alaska years ago.
An odd radio style tale unfolds on Berend Avenue where a fisherman team uses an improvised microphone in a private office scheme. The narrative follows Joe Sehlampf and a curious conversation with a crew of anglers, a perch, and a trout that hints at a prank involving a microphone and clever deception.
Gustave Thompson was killed when struck by a Northern Pacific train just inside the Auburn city limit. Coroner J C Snyder ruled the crew not liable for manslaughter since Thompson was a trespasser beyond the boundary and the train allegedly exceeded the limit beyond the city line.
In Caracas on January 26 the German minister Baron Von Seckendorff and Foreign Minister Guinan formalized a treaty of friendship commerce and navigation between Germany and Venezuela. The agreement was reported from Caracas via Willemstadt dated February 4.
At the monthly meeting the King County Dental Society adopted resolutions supporting Rev. John M. Dean for denouncing quack doctors and dentists. The group commended his stance in exposing dishonest methods and revealing the harm to the public.
Washington February 4 reports Senator Pites introduced a resolution aimed at resurveying Blaine Harbor to support a federal improvement program. The move seeks updated data on harbor conditions to justify funding and project planning.
A 1914 Beattie Washington advertisement promises a 190 page book teaching self cure. It asks sick readers to mail in or call for a free copy and provides the address 1914 Becond Ave, Beattie.
In Memphis Tennessee a bowler nicknamed Middy achieves a perfect 300 game and sets a new record. The event occurs amid a crowded arena with notable local interest and industry figures in attendance.
Seattle will host the 24th annual convention of the National Editorial Association on July 19, decided at the executive committee meeting in Kanbas City. The vote favored Seattle 14 to 1 over Chattanooga. The report notes a train announcer’s remark as context.
Coroner J Bay rules the deaths of John Henekle and Mrs Mary Young in a Motel Teddy Bear Tay room accidental asphyxiation. Identifications: the woman’s brother W A Stringham of 4397 Bummit Price and sister Mra PF Cravens of 12th Ave N OB and Baatlake Boulevard. Mrs Young was divorced from Paul Young of Oregon.
Washington February 4 The secretary of war will sign an order permitting the exposition directors to use the Lake Washington canal right-of-way for a military purpose this summer. The order follows Director Nedra Henator Pilea's request.
Epworth League prepares a July 7 to 18 convention program with excursions led by H R King. Plans call for Seattle departures on a three day trip aboard Queen or Spokane with day trips to the San Juan Islands Hoods Canal and Paradise Valley Snoqualmie Falls and Lake Chelan land tours. Profits from excursions will offset convention expenses.
A report from Alaska indicates Judge Heid faces charges linked to the Valdes affair after U S officials sent Crosmeley and Marschal Love to confer on further steps. General Whiter says current charges against Reid are insufficient to trigger removal, while details remain unsettled and a decision by General Wilmer is anticipated next week.
Obituary notes the death in New York of Joue Francisco de Navarre aged 71 last night. He directed Equitable Life Assurance Society operations and was father to Antonio de Navarre. Born in Basque Spain, he aided early US shipbuilding and cement industries and helped establish Portland cement.
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