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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
Chicago reports booming skating as rinks offer weekly shows. Western champion Miss Margaret Fogarty headlines crowds with fast laps and praise for skating's joy and health. The favorite skater notes pride in competition and prizes, but values the race's thrill.
Whitman college president S B L Penrose will preach at Plymouth Congregational Church tomorrow. Morning sermon titled The Yale of the West features the Cambrian quartet. Evening services celebrate college and university night with the university orchestra.
More than 100 entries from numerous city grammar schools compete in a major indoor track meet at the University of Washington gymnasium this afternoon. Rivalry runs high as records may fall with many schools represented and officials listed for conduct.
Tom Marshal won a decision over Tom Sewall in a boxing contest held before the Yakima Valley Amateur Athletic Association at North Yakima Beattie Star Exclusive Service notes. Chicago hopes Cubs lead National League as Frank Chance guides youth in a forecast season.
Inference is that aging players may hinder New York as rivals press to finish strong, while Chicago hosts a contrasting outlook and warnings against treacherous talk about shifting loyalties.
The National bowling tournament begins today at the First Regiment Armory in Cincinnati and runs through the 22nd. About 1,400 entries include 280 five man teams, 700 two man teams, and 15 five woman teams. Prize fund totals 25,000 with vast expenditures by entrants and organizers. Vancouver fireman team traveled 3,000 miles at a cost of 1,500.
Fragmentary text notes six rules adopted to be in effect for at least two years to allow a fair trial of merits. The source lacks clear dates, officials, or locations.
The Infants of Lincoln high school defeated Bopha 26 to 11 in the third interclass game. Freshmen led by captain Steve Johnson scored 18 points in the first half, with Wood at guard and Johnson scoring most of the total. The freshmen have won two games, including a 96 to 6 win over the seniors last week, with a trophy awarded to the winning team after twelve scheduled games.
The first race over a quarter mile saw Keogh aboard Waterful win at 5 to 1 with Tancred in second and Integrity third in 1 20 34. Thurber captured the one mile second race with Copytus second and Billy Watkins third in 1 46 56. Hazlet won the ornate seven sixteenths with Minnie Fright second and third. Tom Shaw led the eleven sixteenths race with Elevation second and Rucolic third in 1 11 4-6. The Captain won the mile and 20 yards race with Wolfville second and Der dom third in 1 49 1-6. Joe Coyne won the one mile race with Eudora second and The Englishman third in 1 47 1-4.
Five races are summarized with winners and top placers. Kerry ridden by Miller won the first at 7 to 3. Antioch ridden by Dugan took the three eighths mile second race at 3 to 1. L. C. Wid ing with Martin rode to victory in the one mile event. Geo. Swain with Preston won the five eighths mile fourth race at 25 to 1. Little Minister with Roma led the seven eighths mile fifth race at 10 to 1.
Photo studio Dingmans operates at 1112 Avenue adjacent to Lots theater offering cabinet portraits. The short notice mentions prices set at $1 for photographed images.
In the sixth race over five eighths of a mile Ta course, Prim Pagt finished first with 104, Hua pala finished third at 102, and Varietion placed second with 104. Miller timed 1:27 2-5. Daley Frost finished third with 8. Six to five odds on winner.
Local muse dealer John C Watling announces Smile a four four time white key tune dedicated to Beattle and neighbors. Mary Clante 1314 12th Ave S writes Pixie a lively airy song now on sale at Beattle music houses.
Pinkerton detectives charged broker Horace Mackmer and stenographer Edna Smithy with obtaining 80000 from William Walker, the defaulting New Britain savings bank cashier detained in Old Mexico. They are said to be involved in a scheme to beat the stock market. held on $2500 bail.
Washington speculation centers on Chas. K. Magoon, long a Roosevelt find, as a likely successor to Taft in the War Department. The former Cuba governor rose from a Minnesota farm and Lincoln lawyer to minister to Panama and canal zone governor, noted for his religious faith and knack for diplomacy.
Fragmentary note references hat from B N Brooks & Co located at 1531 Beooud Avenue. No clear date or full name visible. Further readable details are required to confirm ownership or transaction context.
Mount Vernon February 8 The jury acquitted Thomas Joby an Indian on trial for the murder of George Campbell at Rockport in December.
Beattie and associates claim 1260 acres from Ford Company near Hanford. The site lies miles from the irrigation canal and is in the NORTH ARIMA region with Seattle and Tacoma links. The deal involves about £252,000 and is tied to W Cover and Todd of Tacoma.
Axel Edward Wahletrom, 15, slipped from the Ga dock at night and drowned. Witness John H. Erickson heard a splash and saw the boy in the water. A rescue party reached him, but Wahletrom was dead. He was a member of the Sailor’s union. Bonney Watson’s lists him as the deceased.
Report describes a seizure involving a Japanese vessel with four rifles and 60 000 rounds of ammunition destined for Chinese firsts, later consigned to Hong Kong officials. The incident drew significant attention and stirred tests against Chinese cruisers.
In a formal denial, Franco of Jordinet rejects Queen’s accusation of moral responsibility for her son’s death, insisting he did not murder or influence the incident. The exchange clarifies his stance amid ongoing tensions.
Local report notes the final stage of a shooting incident near Roosevelt Avenue with multiple fires and high heat levels. Officials warn residents as preparation steps and safety measures are implemented ahead of mid month progress.
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