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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1905
Page
2
A store promotes safe purchases for children and adults, claiming superior selection and lower prices. It advertises pianos, organs, Simplex piano players, new and used instruments, affordable payments, and talking machines from Edison, Victor, and Columbia, plus violins, banjos, guitars, mandolins, and band instruments.
EH Fredericks of East Orange New Jersey gains attention for his smooth skill in the 100 mile Vanderbilt cup race aboard the Mercedes 90. He will drive the Stanley car next summer as the 29 is rebuilt in Newark by RR Burtt with weight removal and transmission changes to boost power.
The Beattie club beat Waverly Golf Club of Portland on Lake Washington yesterday, winning six of eight matches. Key Portland players were absent, hurting the lineup. The heat of the day featured MacLeay versus Newton, a close duel with MacLeay securing the northwest championship.
Eight national teams will contest a tug of war next Monday in Kaglee hall under the Beatte International Tug of War Association. Countries represented include Aaa an, Beoteh, Iriah, Norwegian, CAafa 'ian, Awedjah, ok and German. Each squad must field 11 men all born in the nation they represent.
Local Pacific coast umpire James McDonald is said to be dying from consumption at his San Francisco home, with a benefit hosted by friends planned for Wednesday to aid his expenses. Joe Pearson plans another season at the University of Washington to continue track work after nearly quitting. Freshmen prepare for tryouts as part of the track program. In St. Louis the Tolstead vs Pickett Wan bout was halted by a police sergeant before any ring action.
The Pacific Wireless Telegraph company completed a cross continental link sending greetings from Victoria to Seattle. The lieutenant governor of British Columbia transmitted goodwill messages and Seattle's Mayor Hiallinger replied with a cordial acknowledgment.
The city hall was illuminated for the first time Saturday as electric lines now power all city buildings. The University of Washington receives a $160 scholarship from an anonymous donor for the top freshman chemistry student.
An advertisement promotes Liquozone as a germ killer and health aid in a trial offer. It urges readers to try a four bottle full wine bottle to prove it can destroy disease germs, claiming long research and medical usage support its claims.
Photographs by L. Van Ovyen and N. B. A. staff photographer show Fr. R. Thomas and his mechanic injured in an automobile accident on the San Cristobal road in Cuba near Ormond Florida.
Fraudsters counterfeit Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds to defraud the public. Look for the genuine Bucklen’s remedies, a protection for over 35 years. Beware imitators, see H. S. Bucklen & Co Chicago Windsor, Canada. Sold by G. O Guy, druggist.
University of Washington students await Manager F Evans verdict on the football coach as the executive committee plans a late week meeting to settle the candidacy. Also notes the death of Mrs. Louisa Hart at age 92 near Summerfield and a local business notice announcing a March 1 closing with discounts on fireplace goods and fixtures.
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