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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
2
The retired heavyweight is photographed for The Star in San Francisco refusing to remove his shirt. He jokes about his weight and favors the left arm for a future pose while maintaining a friendly, amiable demeanor during the session.
In a 19th century reminiscence the piece recalls John L Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, their 1889 brutal 73 round fight, and Sullivan’s later stance against excess commercialism. It notes Sullivan’s peace efforts, his views on heavyweight purses, and a Seattle fan base backing the old champions amid ongoing public debate over sport profiteering.
In Seattle Hy Of fering to pay James J Jeffries to fight Jack John s in Seattle this year Glen and Gordon Jr forward a message from promoters to Jeffries at Freene The notice claims two hundred thousand dollars were offered for a Johns fight with Jeffries but the plan appears treated as a joke The city directory lists Glen Cett as a hotel clerk at Hotel Stetson 907 Ares Ave. W Gord Jr not shown.
On February 13 the United States will be represented in international motorboat events at Monte Carlo and other venues from April 4 to 11 by Dixie II Standard and Dixie Li. Yankee flyers enter the International prize race for boats up to 49.2 feet and unlimited power with a prize of 2000 dollars. Other events include the mile and kilometer standing and flying start, with a Locp cup valued at two dollars.
Mrs. Joan Newton Cuneo, famed as a top woman driver, plans to race in New Orleans from February 20 to 24 aboard the Knox Giant, a 50 horsepower car. Though not a professional, she has drawn offers from manufacturers and has prior racing experience in events like the Glidden tour and the New York to Philadelphia run.
Jesse Stoval, formerly Beattie pitcher and infield outfielder for Louisville, signs with Vernon Coast League team in Los Angeles. He is set as a regular pitcher with a reported high transfer price. Beattie friends welcome the move despite the shift in teams.
A humorous street exchange unfolds as laborer Pat digs a sewer pit and Bridget, with a market basket, jokes about earning money at Broad and Lombard. The spoof dialogue captures a lively moment from Lippincott's.
A theater manager discusses a forthcoming drama to be staged in three acts. The first act centers on life at an art academy, the second on a teaching school, and the third on a Turkish bath, with crowded houses anticipated each night.
A colored student in the Congressional Library reads Darwin from the reading room desk. After a short while the student asks for help with a passage, noting the fifth edition and misprints while seeking clarification from a librarian.
St Mark's basketball team defeated Adelphia College 24 to 23 in a fast, rough contest. The first half ended 14 to 8, with centers and key players contributing as St Mark's claimed a narrow win. Each side has one win. the deciding game will be played soon.
A veteran ball player from a championship team led a low‑profile postcareer, declining early retirement talk and avoiding dramatic moves. He stayed at home until spring training, did not pursue coaching, trades, or public speculation, and avoided sensational moves or new ventures, ending with an unclear, somber note about his later life.
Marathon entries closed due to promoter effort with George Soud backing Health Marathon. Notable entrants include Chandler the Canadian long distance runner returning from Vancouver, Jimmy Stewart returning from San Francisco, and rival Johnson. Event features Beconday Wal lace McDougall entries and expected strong fields from Chandler and Stewart.
A lady cookery teacher conducts a pie making demonstration for her girls. She shows that cutting a steak into four parts yields quarter pieces. The class continues with questions about additional cuts and ends with the playful answer mincemeat.
A misheard classroom scene shows a mistress testing boys on what fishes swim with and how dogs move their paws. The exchange reveals the children mispronounce common words and scramble terms while describing aquatic habits and animal actions.
The Vaiden team posted a 2571 score in a home league match, with Fairbanks rolling 2596 in a later game as they prepare to face Cordova and Shaaway, and a Juneau showdown looms. Sammy Shuman led the wood whackers with 686 in the KI trophy event, while "Happy" O'Donnell hit 666 to retain the Jensen cup. Final rounds promise a big turnout as injuries and forfeits shake the field.
Peter Power surveys a surge of labor rulings from state supreme courts invalidating blacklisting and upholding workers rights to strike and obtain employment. He traces Belgian eight hour day legislation and Belgian Parliament action amid a broad European labor movement.
The article notes boosts for Gompers amid contempt proceedings against Gompera, Mitchell, and Morrison with voluntary funds flowing to Washington. European labor organs anticipate his acclaim if jailed, while the Denver A F of L convention backs sending him overseas to study conditions. Wright's harsh sentence boosts his fame abroad.
Paris, Feb. 12. The central figure of the Dreyfus affair, now in triumph, has fewer friends and supporters. He has failed to win over opponents and has alienated former champions who call his innocence his main virtue. He rejected reparation rights, sought superannuation, and lives quietly in Paris. He remains politically aloof and rarely seen in public, yet attends key ceremonies.
A man faces pressures from a landlady after failing to clear three months rent. He argues he cannot meet his financial obligations while a woman asserts a debt is owed, highlighting audience rights and unresolved payment disputes.
Tonight’s dance event at Lescht Park Pavilion invites gentlemen and ladies for a Saturday evening. Admission is free for all attendees.
Remnants available per bolt and up while stock lasts enough for one to two rooms of a kind New goods priced 20 to 60 percent below regular this month Shop early to fix up for spring at 1814 First Ave.
A school lesson about the earth’s size and its antipodes led a child to misinterpret opposite feet. At tea the girl said she wished to visit the Antipodes to see people walking upside down, prompting her mother to question the idea and laugh at the notion.
A Boston Herald note on Bishop Brooks traveling to Europe hints at discovering a new religion to bring home. A friend jokes about customs and tariffs, while Brooks quips the new faith will be popular enough to pass through the port.
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