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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
2
The store promises perfectly safe instrument purchases with no bad options. It touts expert judging isn’t easy, urges customers to pick the right dealer, and claims lower prices, easy payments, and a choice line of pianos organs simplex phonographs and band instruments plus strings and violins banjos guitars mandolins.
Corbett gossip recalls surprising underdogs and heavy bets in classic boxing showdowns. The author cites Sullivan, Jeffries, Fitzsimmons, Corbett, Nelson and others, noting how favorites often fell, odds shifted, and money moved with each dramatic title bout.
The featherweight crown has disappeared as champions have changed hands and refused limits. Terry McGovern won the title from Geo Dixon, then Young Corbett took it, and Jimmy Britt claimed it after defeating Corbett. Britt now refuses to fight under 133 pounds, the recognized limit, leaving the division without a current champion.
The column notes boxers dispute featherweight supremacy with Abe Attell asserting rightful claim while rivals McGovern Young Corbett and Har Thing Nelson dispute. It argues fighters are generally generous and ready to aid a comrade in misfortune, despite occasional enmity.
The narrator recalls a Jersey City welcome after a New Orleans bout with Sullivan and a chance Broadway meeting in which a man in a brown derby is identified as part of the Jersey reception committee. The exchange ends with mutual recognition many years later.
Hundreds flocked to Seattle's Auditorium for a four hour roller skating show featuring Willie Lewis and other top performers. Manager Hoggs praised record crowds and announced plans for a skating tournament as the sport gains popularity with both men and more than a dozen skilled women attending nightly.
Milwaukee February 22 The Seattle bowling team opened its bid for the championship of America at 3 am. Seattle Denver and Butte are cited as favorites among bowlers watching the contest. J H Haager of Louisville was elected president at the association business meeting with no opposition.
At Ascot on the Brooks course Invictus led a field of four equal favorites to win the fourth race, with Eugle Horn second at 10 to 1 and Freesias third. In another note, the Tacoma and Seattle association teams plan a second meeting this year at Badisen Park, 2:46 p.m., promising an exciting game as both squads carry one defeat.
The article notes Seattle youths switch from ice skating to roller skating at the Armory. It highlights the sport as popular with both young and old, praising its fitness benefits and social enjoyment. It states Seattle has skilled roller skaters who could compete with others, and emphasizes roller skating as the most beneficial indoor exercise.
A warning against counterfeiters selling imitations of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds. Bucklen & Co. urge buyers to look for their name on wrappers to avoid fraud, noting remedies have cured disease for over 35 years. Sold locally by G C Guy.
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