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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1907
Page
2
Grand Rapids Michigan reports five men indicted in the death of Mike ard after a recent fight with Harry Lewin. The first case is Frank Lynch charged with aiding and abetting a prize fight, with Harry Lewis to face murder after others are disposed of.
The Seattle high school team plans for the next season with many returning players and several new hopefuls. No pitcher is secured yet though Mullen may try pitching. Flem inway, last year’s catcher, may be replaced by Smith and McGuire. Manager Coyle is arranging 18 games and seeking trips east of the mountains and to California.
Yesterday's program covered six horse races at Albia. Winners included Billy Watkins in race one, Princess Jer in race two, Blanche C. in race three, The Bolgian in race four, Daniel C. in race five, and Aaron J in race six, with noted times for each event.
Race summaries list multiple events with winners and times. Lara 81 (McDaniel) won a race, Brealant 197 seconds a close second, and Royal Route with Keogh took a three quarter mile event. Arime driven by Preston won another one mile contest, with Col Jack second and Ampedo third. Time marks indicate swift finishes across races.
Steamer Alaska of the American-Hawaiian line arrived in port from New York by way of the west coast of South America last night. On the return voyage she will proceed to Frisco Honolulu Salinas Cruz and then on to those destinations. Captain Nichols reports that people remain aboard the stranded Olympia in the Magellan straits about a year ago bound for New York in tow of Zealandi a.
San Francisco reports Kercheval's Burne Handicap win prompts praise of his pedigree. The article traces St Simon lineage through Tithonus and Tom Boy, highlighting St Simon's dominance and vast stud earnings. It notes St Simon earned over 244 410 pounds by June and produced winners across all stock categories.
President Robi H Bronwe dismisses absence of New York and Philadelphia bowlers as minor. He predicts the American Bowling Congress tourney in St. Louis will top $15,000 in prizes and notes strong local support from 70 city associations, 979 clubs and about 15 thousand members.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions corn and names Tom and Tom’s initials AE and WA E OPE T Feed ton i tet.
A chaotic sports column notes odd claims and dubious records from across baseball boxing and racing. It cites an American long distance aki jumping record of 112 feet, mentions retirements and season outlooks, and lists 1907 racing dates and venues with scattered, humorous commentary throughout.
The Angeles Chamber of Commerce arranged a charter for a steamer named Obie to transport 50 members to Honolulu. The vessel will sail from San Pedro via the Frank Waterhouse line, with a port of call for the Malayen islands around February 23. The Obie’s charter runs for several days, with possible extension.
An advertisement urges readers to use a plan book labeled as a guide to cheaply build a "pretty" home. It claims savings through row-by-row instructions and emphasizes affordable housing techniques.
Ban Francisco Feb 6 Tom mie West one of the best 110 pounders in history travels east with John Thomas to meet top eastern welterweights. He will be billed as a dark horse and is expected to face clever rivals in major cities. West has defeated nearly every opponent at his weight and challenges all 110 pounders.
The article notes growing interest in foreign and high powered touring cars among enthusiasts and praises the American Automobile Association for near 9000 members. It highlights proposed uniform laws to benefit motorists and envisions membership becoming essential for drivers as car use spreads across incomes and trades.
Oscar Jones was judged liable in the theft of a zero cent piece from Mate Brann of the tag Ben Lion. Judge Gordon ordered Jones to pay a $160 fine plus court costs.
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