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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
7
An advertisement extols the Macy System as a cure for catarrh promising relief after a few weeks. It claims to treat chronic diseases of both sexes, offers free consultation, and notes moderate prices with medicines included. Hours and Sunday times are listed along with testimonials from prior cures.
Chicago club turmoil heads the sports page as Charles Murphy's quip about messenger boys triggers buyout schemes by Weeghman and Walker. The piece outlines Frank Chance's firing, a $1,000,000 offer, and Murphy's declining stance amid a looming Federal league revolt.
The fighting Irish contender Tommy Murphy, his wife, and daughter Regina appear as his strongest supporters in the pursuit of Willie Ritchie’s lightweight title. Regina bets all her dowry on Murphy winning in San Francisco in April.
Monty Brewster spends $500000 to raise a distress signal aboard his yacht The Fitter to avoid two week engine delays. The stunt keeps guests calm and leads to his inheritance of seven million dollars per a Seattle Theatre performance by Bailey and Mitchell players.
The Port Commission of Seattle calls a March 4 1914 special election to authorize borrowing 200 000 for Centra Waterfront Improvement and 225 400 for Salmon Bay Improvement. Bonds are serial forms with varied denominations and maturities up to 42 years, interest 5 or 6 percent, payable in New York or King County, with net income or taxes as security. Voting hours differ for outside Seattle vs within city limits.
Market notes indicate heavy Australian beef and butter imports have already pressured Seattle prices. A large consignment of onions from Australia is expected to arrive early April, likely affecting local produce pricing alongside existing shifts in apples, potatoes, lettuce, cabbage, and other vegetables. Strong entity presence includes Australia and Seattle market players, with daily price corrections by J W Godwin Co and Perry Bros.
New York February 12. Han Johnson president of the American league seeks to remove Chas Webb Murphy from organized baseball. Moguls from both leagues say Murphy must go citing his ongoing trouble with officials and participants. Johnson plans to pressure National league president Tener to eliminate Murphy.
Seattle Y M C A wrestlers travel to Tacoma Saturday night to meet Tacoma Y M C A grapplers in a return tournament. Tacoma lost the previous contest. Next Saturday night Coach Anderson will send his men in each division against the University of Washington grapplers on the Y M C A mat.
Organized baseball faces a confrontation after Johnny Evers is removed as Chicago Cubs manager and traded to the Boston Nationals for Sweeney and Purdue. Evers refuses to honor the deal, argues he is a free agent due to missing formalities, and contemplates joining the Federals.
Seattle Superintendent Frank B. Cooper indicated he may support eight oared crew racing in city high schools if expert medical advice confirms no harmful heart strain on young boys. He plans to present the matter to the school board, contingent on assurances of safety.
Jimmy Clabby of Hammond Indiana and Sailor Ed Petroskey of San Francisco were named principals in a 20 round bout at Vernon arena today. They were set to answer the first gong at 2 20 o clock with Clabby a 2 to 1 favorite.
A claim listing numerous Chinese herbs roots and vegetables as cures for catarrh throat lungs liver kidneys bladder and chronic skin disorders. The text ends with an assertion of curing France.
Stakes totaling 227000 will be offered at a 24 day harness meet at the Panama Pacific exposition. Nelson Norgren of Chicago will be named coach at Western Reserve. Jean Ford signs to pitch in Western Canada league. Percy Smallwood to train Pittsburg Feda. Mayor of Havana to allow open betting on ball games. Geers, veteran driver, is 63 this week. Trotting association makes minor rule changes at its New York meeting. Broadway and Queen Anne high teams eye city title game Friday. Tuxedo Racquet club hosts golf today in New York. Barbeau and Bishop meet in Tacoma smok event. Good of Seattle defeats Wright. Kilbane beats Bresnahan in 10 rounds at Syracuse. Imperials beat Hofbrau No 1 in city bowling. Basel trims A C No 1. Bons defeat A C No 2. Strachan and Griffin win opening round at Coronado Country club tennis.
Circuit Judge Campbell ruled that a license to practice osteopathy qualifies Dr J A Van Brakle to serve as secretary of the Clackamas county board of health in Oregon City.
New York Feb 12 The Adams Express Co declared a quarterly dividend of 1.50 per share instead of the usual 3 due to the impact of parcel post. The move signals a reduced payout as the company adjusts to new postal logistics and costs.
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