Tommy Burns Wife Denies German Blood and Johnson Bout
Mrs. Tommy Burns refutes claims of German ancestry and says her husband will sign to meet Jack Johnson in New York. She asserts he will dictate terms of the fight and aims to prove critics wrong by defeating the black boxer. The couple had spent weeks in London and Paris and anticipate a match before the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
United Press
Detroit
Mich
Tommy Barnes
England
London
Paris
Mre
Mra. Burne
Mra. Burns
Tommy
New York
Johnson
Mrs. Byrne
Rheae
Marek
Milwaukee skater Sirlie shocks Fogarty in half mile upset
Chicago reports Carrie Sirlie of Milwaukee defeated western champion Margaret Fogarty in a half mile race showing surprising speed. Fogarty finished tired while Sirlie remained fresh prompting a recall and a round to be set for a series and Fogarty to begin training immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carrie Siriie
Milwaukee
Margaret Fogarty
Miss Fogarty
Miss Sirlie
Underwear Line Expands As Store Sells 59 Kinds Now
February 10 finds the shop touting a large new stock of medium and heavy weight underwear. The drayman complains about freight losses while the boss paid yesterday's freight bills. The retailer boasts balbriggan, cotton and mercerized options from 50 cents with well made features and no stickers.
Leach Declines Pirates 1904 Contract Demand
Tommy Leach refuses the 1904 contract tender after a Pittsburgh conference with Barney Dreyfuss and Fred Clarke. Dreyfuss valued Leach highly and wanted more money in light of losing Cincinnati. Leach remains with Cleveland as Pittsburg worries over the stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Tommy Leach
Barney Dreyfuss
Fred Clarke
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Leach
Dreyfuss
Leachia
Cleveland
Pirates
Grammar School Athletes Top Indoor Meet Honors
The B F Day school annexed the fourth annual grammar school indoor meet title with 50 points at the university gym. Central school finished second with 38 points, Interlake 17, Cascade 14, Columbia 11, Seward 5, and Walla Walla 4. The event was a notable success with strong spectator support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Day School
University Gymnasium
Central School
Interlake
Cascade
Columbia
Seward
Walla Walla
Aas
Seattle Teams Triumph Over Tacoma Five in YMCA Showdown
Seattle teams defeated Tacoma in a doubleheader at the YMCA. The association boys trailed 16 to 9 at halftime but surged in the final minutes, Rabel scoring from the field as Seattle finished ahead 21 to 18. Feidler led Broadway and Staats starred for Seattle in a fast, steady game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Tacoma
Association Boys
Rabel
Feidler
Broadway Five
Staats
City of Destiny
Seattle
Boy 14 Accidentally Shoots Brother on Ranch
John Walsh aged 14 accidentally shot his 10 year old brother while playing soldier on a ranch 26 miles from town. They were alone at the scene of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte’ Pee
Lewistown
John Walsh
Sports Briefs From Around King County and Nearby Areas
James F McElroy and several King County Track officials returned from California. Auburn pedestrian P J Panchot covered 56.4 miles in 19 hours 10 minutes. Bowling star Harry Huntoon rolled a perfect 300 and a 12 game average of 220. Idaho and Oregon basketball teams schedule with Washington State College and Whitman games noted. Lincoln High beat LaConner 18 to 17. Victoria five defeated Portland Y M C A 71 to 20. Curling competition progresses for three silver cups in Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. McElroy
King County Pair Association
California
Horace Egbert
the Meadows
P. J. Panchot
Auburn
Harry Huntoon
Miemarck
Idaho
Oregon
Moscow
Washington State College
Whitman
Nelson
D. C
Lincoln High School
la Commer
la Conner
Victoria Basketball
Portland Y. M. C. A
Victoria
Mullin Seeks Trade From Detroit After Signing Rebuff
Leo Mullin, a Detroit pitcher, seeks a trade after refusing to sign a bonus tied to win totals. Frustrated by fans and management, he hopes to move to a new team where he might regain form. Last season he struggled to stay conditioned, winning about as many as he lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Mullin
Detroit
Leo
Big George
Government moves to dissolve Harriman railroad empire
A Utah report describes the federal case to break up B. H. Harriman and associates alleged to control western railroads. The defendants include Schiff Kahn Stillman Rogers Prick and Clark with lines such as Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and Santa Fe. The suit seeks injunctions to dissolve the system and prevent stock sales or dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Peb
Great Harriman
West
B. H. Harriman
Jacob Schiff
Otto H. Kahn
James Stillman
Henry H. Rogers
J . S. Prick
Wm. A. Clark
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Oreaen Railroad & Navigation Co
San Pedro
Miesiasippi River
Lows
Mintroit
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
California
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Nevada
Minnesota
Mdnkota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Illinois
Wisconsin
Harriman
Harriman Mnes
Harriman Care
Thie
Saturday Races Feature Close Finishes and Favorites
In six races at the track, Mabel Hollander won the first with Mrs. O'Farrell second. May Amelia took the third over Big Store and Duke of Orleans, Rapid Water won the fourth with Red Leaf second. Shenandoah led the fifth with Ethel Abbott second, and Dollie Dollars captured the sixth as Belmere and Capt. Burnett trailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid Water
Dagan
Red Leaf
Clamor
Yarte— Shenandoah
Hayes
Ethel Abbott
Ncond
Dorado
Dollie Dollars
Belmere
Capt. Burnett
Thoroughbred race card results Five eighths to seven eighths mile
Velma C. bred mare won first race with 102 rider Schilling finishing in 1 00 and Lady Powell 102 placed second. Mametess 113 ridden by Miller won the seven sixteenths with Red Mimic 102 second. Tony Paust 107 Schilling won the mile in 1 98 and Amundeen 95 second. Rubbe 104 Miller took the mile and an eighth in 1 61. Chalfonte 104 Musgrave won the mile in 1 39 with Uncle Henry 112 second. Associate 101 Schreiner won the one mile in 1 39 with Gio vanni Baletto 106 second. Liberto 104 Schilling won seven eighth mile in 1 27 with Onata Watana 102 second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma C
Schilling
Lady Powell
Hello Griffin
Mametess
Miller
Red Mimic
Buckthorne
Tony Paust
Amundeen
Ed Ball
Rubbe
Baby Tide
Frank Furtner
Chalfonte
Musgrave
Uncle Henry
Cabinet photos at Dingmans on 2nd Avenue
Cabinet photo studio Dingmans offers portraits at 1112 2nd Ave next to Lols Theater with photos priced at $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingman's
Lols Theater
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tommy Burns
Migs
Carrie Sirlie
Drayman
Mississippi
Bonaparte
Atty
Honaparte
A. & Atty
Hiram & Hooth
Ants
Perpetu
Uncle Sam
Leete
Oakland
Mabel Hollander
Sulffiven
Mrs. O'Farrell
Keogh
Maid
May Amelia
PF. Kelly
Big Store
Duke of Orleans
Los Angeles
RENCH
Point DE Paris
Kleinert
Esse
Valentines
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
COR
Third & WA
Ind
Shington
Pacific and Puget Sound Bottling Co
Pacific & Puget Sound Bottling Company
Garvey Buchanan
Garvey
Buchanan
Wis
Second Avenue
Crrickents
Chilmero
Chilpero
Perky Polson
Lane Cashier
WM. Thaanum Aaet
Wooltoler Rest
Ete Baling
Wend
Lan Americar Bank
Commercial
Scandinavian American Bank Alaska
Victor
Victor Jr. Gramophone
Victor Z
Victor L
Victor II
Victor Lil
Victor V
Victor VI
Victor Records
Sernaniy &Cn
KOHLER @ CHASE
Seattle. P. S
Yesler Way
Enone Main
Geo. Berryhill
R. L. Klein
James Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!