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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
3
An advertisement from Seattle Washington claims it can cure blood diseases and skin conditions with thorough, lasting results. The ad asserts prior attempts with various remedies failed but promises verified success records and specialist care.
Hugh Fullerton recalls Alma W Richards, Parowan Utah farmer turned Olympic hero. Facing star athletes at Stockholm, Richards clears 6 feet 2 inches to win the running high jump as Americans cheer a once mocked outsider.
Notice to Port of Seattle voters of a special election to approve two bond propositions under Resolution No. 172 adopted Feb 6 1914. Proposition One authorizes a 300000 bond issue for Central Street Improvement with net income or taxes securing payment. Proposition Two authorizes 225000 for Salmon Bay Improvement with structured bond denominations and terms. Polls open 1 pm–6 pm outside Seattle and 8 am–6 pm within Seattle.
The Players' Fraternity endorses the majors in the conflict with the Federal league and vows membership loss for players who jump to the Federals. No major updates in Johnny Evers case as talks continue between Murphy and Boston officials. An interlude with ski rider Ragner Omtvedt ends with a near fall in high winds. Sammy Good fails to sway Tacoma crowd as Billy Wright dominates. Tommy Hurna departs Frisco for Calgary to finalize haberdashery plans before sailing to Australia.
The Northwestern baseball clubs may be weaker next season as high grade players depart for higher leagues and few promising replacements arrive. Seattle seeks a new name to boost morale and performance, while concerns about management, player losses, and key outfield prospects shape the outlook.
An advertisement claims widespread constipation causes aging and various illnesses. It touts a three form medicine from German Pharmacal Co and lists buy locations in Seattle with calls to write to Ballard Station for communications. It stresses restoring bowel motion and health through its product.
The report notes Penn 18 organizing a boxing league and aiming to hold a championship until another university forms a club.
Jim Pugh deploys engines rated at 1400 horsepower for Die Turber IV, a development that will likely affect his finances. The project draws attention to Pugh's engineering efforts and potential fiscal impact.
In a surprising admission, DE Wolf Hopper concedes the Athletics had a stronger squad than the Gilantea, marking a decisive shift in the season’s competition. The public stance settles a long running debate among fans and commentators.
In Tacoma on February 13 Ernie Barrieau impressed with superior all around skill earning a clear victory over Leo Bishop while his brother Frank outpointed Harry Bishop. Other results included Casey Jones stopping Bert Campbell in one round and Tex Vernon scoring a KO over George Piper.
Eyes are down another cent to day and an additional decrease seems likely during the morning as markets open. Producers now receive 32 cents per dozen for fresh eggs. Prices paid to producers for and fruit: ss.
World champion Walter Miller aims to grapple in Seattle. Jimmy Clabby has 20 round victory over Sailor Ed Petroskey and beat Ed again in Los Angeles. Willie Hoppe appears in Frisco tonight his first ring return since July 4. Frank Dolan fights Joe Kelly. Griffin-Murphy College schedules games with Northwestern Twilight league teams. Knights of Columbus basketball hosts Kent tonight. Miller's Cafe Stars trounce P. bowlers at Imperial alleys. White Sox Giants game in Rome postponed by rain. Jack Fournier’s brother receives a contract offer from Yakima league. Western League directors keep circuit intact. Robert Logan wins three titles at Newburgh. Miwa Somekawa fixes Seattle Nippons sailing date for Orient. Freddie Welsh and Young Shu meet in New York on March 2. Tommy Burns offers John O Leary six fights in Australia. Chris Mahoney may be moved to Victoria. Idaho U defeats Whitman 52 14. Irve Jensen to manage Boise club next season.
The Norwegian Turning society presents its blue ribbon public Big Time athletic event this Saturday in the German Turnverin hall Eighthay and Olivest. Two policemen handled one Irish soccer player in New York. Boxing taught at Austin and Salt's gym nasium.
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