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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
7
A compact roster listing highlights players and positions across teams including Boston Washington Athletics New York St Louis Detroit Chicago with names and years such as 1902 1905 1913 and 1918 showing early era baseball star lines with Lajoie noted for enduring fame.
Promoter Coffroth announces April 10 as the target date for the delayed Ritchie Murphy bout in Frisco. He plans to have articles signed today, hoping the date satisfies both fighters while avoiding permit conflicts.
Monty Brewster returns to Seattle to spend one million dollars in a year to inherit another fortune. He plans risky investments, a private yacht sinking, real estate buys, and partnering with get-rich-quick agents while backing theatrical ventures. Brewster’s Millions plays this week with 50 cent night seats and 25 cent matinees.
A historical ad claims catarrh stems from neglected colds and presents questions about symptoms. It also promotes Dr. Macy’s cure for tuberculosis and asthma based on a six month treatment, with testimonials from James Hermuelehon of Gilg Harbor Washington, praising rapid relief and healing. The advertisement lists Dr. Macy’s clinics at 307-44 Globe Mig Madison Bt and Viret Av, Kenttle, Wo.
Johnny OLeary weighing a proposed voyage to Australia offered by Tommy Burns. Burns sails from San Francisco today with a group of boxers. If OLeary accepts the trip he must delay leaving until after his current theatrical commitments and a later Vancouver engagement.
A school board committee assessing intercity high school athletics plans will meet with local high school principals this week before issuing a final decision. A preliminary report last week advised against games between local high schools and those outside Simita of King and Kitsap counties.
House rivers and harbors committee reached agreement to include a provision of 1,000,000 dollars for continuing work on the north jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River in the river and harbor bill.
In Warsaw Rosata on February 10 M Scheibler a leading spinning mill owner was given three black pearls worth 60000 by his wife. She placed them beside his bed as a surprise. He slept through and woke with a headache taking three antimigraine pills from the table but swallowed the pearls by mistake.
In Hammond Indiana on February 10 Newland Cannon bore his mother Mrs George Cannon aloft to keep her shoes clean. The affectionate hug went too far and one of her ribs was broken as he carried her across a muddy street causing an injury in an unusual domestic accident.
The statement endorses Harry W Carroll as City Comptroller of Seattle and a candidate for reelection citing thorough knowledge of duties and proven ability to execute them. It urges support and encouragement for his continued work in office.
University of Washington coach Dobie takes up golf. Bolcom Lumber bowlers rise to second in Bramarck league after beating Hulette Grocers. White Sox owner Charles Comiskey ill in Rome from acute indigestion. Harvard held first crew turnout in Cambridge with about a hundred candidates. Federal league talks rumor of a players’ compromise in New York. Seattle Yacht Club to host smoker Thursday night. Charley Carr’s Texas baseball school not drawing many. Bill Bergen quits baseball to farm. Bob Burman builds a special auto aiming to beat 93 mph record. Massachusetts considers eight boxing bills. Phil Chinn to train in France. Jake Schaefer showing great form in Chicago. United Kingdom polo has 2029 players on handicap list. White Sox depart Feb 1 for California training. Paul Strand, prospect from Prairie, Wash., sold to Boston. not used much last year but earned a salary raise with potential future value.
Tacoma February 10 charges filed to support a recall of A. A. Mills, commissioner of public safety, and Owen Wood, commissioner of public works. City Clerk Edwards will prepare signatures. Allegations claim Mills allowed disorderly houses and unlicensed liquor sales and unlawfully created a segregated vice district.
Carl W. Gardner who admitted operating a counterfeit plant in Joplins prominent residence section left the city jail by posing as another prisoner and offering a small fine. He was told to be held for drunkenness and paid the fine to gain release. The incident occurred in Joplin Missouri on February 10.
The University of Washington basketball team again defeated Oregon 30 to 10 in the second game of a three game series at the varsity gym. Washington remains undefeated this season as Oregon offered stiffer defense but could not halt the Huskies.
Frank Vanes of the Seattle Athletic Club names a four man squad for the 10 mile marathon on Monday February 22 under club auspices. Hert Sparrows and W H Patterson join Charley Smith and Ed Kanges, Patterson the strongest challenger after previous form with St Louis Athletic Club. Entries close February 16 with relays for school athletes also on the meet card.
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