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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
7
The market report notes a drop in purchasing prices for eats on Thursday due to tepid demand and ample receipts, with no change in wholesale figures. Farmers' prices range from 25 to 26 cents, while roosters and hens vary by weight, including young stock and veal, with pork and hogs showing broader price ranges.
The piece argues Ida Walters Rogers killed her two babies to spare them shame after her husband denied divorce and kept a second wife. It praises self restraint of the man’s first wife and condemns public trial as unjust, asserting a more guilty man exists and Ida has paid dearly for sins not hers alone.
A provocative prompt questions Ida Walters and whether her murder act is justified by law or by maternal passion. It urges readers to decide if she should be legally executed or spared and to mail a petition to District Attorney Martin in New York City.
A citizen writes to District Attorney Martin in New York City arguing the slaying of Ida Walters Rogers’s two children was a desperate act to protect them from public scorn. The writer urges using legal means to prevent a murder trial and possible execution, attaching name, street, address.
Oscar Egg of Switzerland and Francesco Verri of Italy won a six day bicycle race covering 2 804 miles and eight laps, setting a new world record over the prior 2 791 miles nine laps. Second place went to Jimmy Moran and Reggie McNamara, with Clarence Carum and Frank Carey third. Charley Halen shown skill in billiards in Everett, defeating Wallgren 200 182 after earlier 250 139 win.
Northwest league club owners failed to agree on a 1915 schedule at Seattle meeting with Joshua Kingham the sole exception. A committee was named to draft a schedule to present at today’s session. season dates tentatively set for April 21 to September 20.
A dental warnings piece on avoiding cheap dental work and the value of proper cavity preparation. It condemns low quality fillings and explains why careful cavity prep, suitable materials, and skilled anatomy knowledge prevent future crown or denture needs. The author targets impostors and promises fair prices and honest consultations.
Save 50 cents to 5 dollars on any glasses with eye examination and fittings. Lenses duplicated as a specialty. Edwin J. Brown D D S advertises Seattle dental department and optical offices at 713 Kirst Ave and 705 First Ave, with extended evening and weekend hours.
Three Seattle boxers took part in a show in Bremerton despite the embargo. Leo Crevier beat Sailor Farris on points, Steve Gardner stopped Gil McNeil, Art Wilson again fell, Bremerton’s McLaram floored Wilson in round two, Luke Cowan edged Driscoll, and Worth and Woods drew.
Bowler results show Hulette and Thomassen 1740 over Wetmore and Johnson 1663 on Imperial alleys. Braggins and Lowe 1794 over Ellis and Boston 1775 on Bismarck. Dorning and Houts 1848 over Lockhart and Markle 1779 on S A C alleys. Varsity and Freshmen crews report fifty hopefuls training on Lake Union under Coach Contbeer with several veterans among them.
The pacing fastest at 1 58 was sold by James Butler to M E Sturgess for 45000. The champion will train at T W Murphy’s stables in Poughkeepsie and race and exhibit this season. C C Clarridge Baker Kan joins Oregon track squad. coach Bill Hayward praises the acquisition.
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