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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
2
A store promotes a large selection of pianos organs talking machines and band instruments claiming high quality and low prices. It emphasizes dealer expertise and easy payment plans for ownership and lists Edison Victor and Columbia talking machines along with violins banjos guitars mandolins and more.
The Northwestern League of Professional Baseball clubs organized at a Seattle meeting. Amid heated arguments a near altercation was avoided. Members include Vancouver Victoria Bellingham Everett Spokane Walla Walla and Pendleton with joint Walla Walla Pendleton team. Forfeits of 1000 dollars due by March, season runs April 26 to October 8, schedule five games weekly, and salary cap set at 1200 dollars per month excluding the manager.
The article recalls Pittsburg Phil a notorious turf character who planned his marble mausoleum after death and maintained it. It notes his urban legend status, his wealth possibly exceeding 3 million, and details of the New York probate petition filed by his mother Elizabeth Downing. The estate’s division includes his mother, brother, a nephew and a niece, with substantial personal property and real estate in New York.
Industry observers predict the 1906 season will host the banner year for United States auto racing as races at Ormond and Daytona loom. Most speed enthusiasts with surplus machines are expected to join or exit the field, reshaping teams and competition.
The article reports dissatisfaction with Florida races at Ormond and Daytona and the formation of a new association to control racing. W J Morgan known as Senator is named general manager of state events and of a proposed five mile track near Barnegat Bay New Jersey. Plans call for a triangular track 120 feet wide with a mile straightaway and a grand stand for 10000 spectators. A 2000 acre park and gate preserve are planned with fishing and auto boat race potential. If realized the first speed carnival may be held in summer 1906.
The Empires of Seattle placed tenth in the Milwaukee tournament, earning $1754. Chicago’s Gunther No. 3 and Century No. 1 led with 2,7085 and 2,778 respectively, while Cleveland Farmers trailed closely at 2,775.
A large crowd attended a benefit in San Francisco for umpire James McDonald, with gate receipts nearing $4,000. Also in San Francisco, Dr Legge won the Ascot Derby and California Derby, finishing three lengths ahead while Ara placed second and A Muskoday took show. In Los Angeles Santa Anita handicap led by Kehalan, time 2.02% for Brooks course, record for the track.
A vintage ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for illnesses from undigested food and promises a money back guarantee. The copy urges readers to purchase at G. O. Guy's drug store for 25 cents.
An experimental optics company advertises exclusive fracturing techniques and claims the largest optical establishment in the Pacific Northwest. The firm touts over twenty thousand people fitted to date and points to its New York venue at 18 Second Ave.
Olympia Washington February 2 year Governor Mead announced he would hear both sides of the capital removal bill before deciding. The Chamber of Commerce telegram requested a hearing to present arguments on the measure.
The state Notary commission unanimously elected Prof. J. M. Mitt as state librarian to succeed Joseph A. Gabel. C Willshaffer was chosen as librarian and Miss Holgate as second assistant. Salaries were set at 2000 for first assistant and 1200 for second. other salaries also listed. Governor Mead named Carl C. W. Smith to the advisory library commission.
Two more massage parlors were shut down by city detectives Phil Brick and Olmsteed after raids on Madison Street venues, amid police pressure to curb illicit operations. Mrs L G Andrews, alias May Booth, and a "young French lady" faced scrutiny as officers secured arrests and warned of ongoing action against questionable establishments.
Norfolk resident C. Rivenbark Jr. reports severe knee burn but Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped the pain and left no scar. The product is advertised to heal all wounds and sores and is sold by G. O. Guy, druggist, with bicycle repair services advertised nearby.
The Lewis and Clark fair management reallocated the Washington state building site to the former Massachusetts and fraternal buildings, placing it with California and Oregon. Mrs. Kate Hertech, 60, Pennsylvania native, died Monday at her son’s home, 922 Taylor Avenue. She leaves four sons and one daughter. funeral Sunday at 2 PM from the residence, Colline Bros. directing, Mt. Pleasant cemetery interment.
An advertisement asserts Catarrh Cure as a positive treatment that acts on mucous surfaces, destroys disease fouling, and strengthens the patient. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any cure failure and invite testimonials from readers.
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