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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
2
Local shop advertises a one day sale with velvety underwear sets for men in blue tan and white and woolen pieces from New Britain Mills, with shirts, negligees, and ties offered at deep discounts. The notice highlights low prices, large stock, and numerous color options to attract customers.
Local baseball observers debate a new Philadelphia invention designed to shield players from pitched balls. The device resembles a football helmet and covers the head nose and eyes. Critics fear bulk and heat while fans imagine submariner outfits at the plate.
The article explains a draw shot technique for billiards focusing on striking the cue ball low without pulling back. It advises hitting the red ball slightly to the left to drive it lengthwise into the corner and warns against using English. The draw direction depends on the cue ball’s contact point with the object ball.
At a recent meeting the Cornell Athletic council formed a committee of captains from several branches and the navy commodore to study whether the current method of awarding the varsity C should be changed.
A local skating meet plans a ladies race with 83 laps per mile to speed against time. Noted skaters include Fred Dale 3 minutes for a mile, Ekuha Yamanoto 2 minutes 34 seconds, and P W Jones praised for skill. Indies runners Miss Mary Hyland and Miss Pearl Barington expected to perform.
Patey Goodwin a hotel clerk and runner at the Louvre lodging house on First Avenue and Madison Street swallowed a large bottle of carbolic acid last night around seven o clock. He had just checked in and after a demand for payment the landlady heard him call his name and later found him near death. Despondent over a love affair and misfortune authorities were notified and Dr. Snyder could do nothing. Deputy Coroner Arnold attended the case and the remains were removed to the city morgue.
The University of Washington indoor athletic meet will be held tonight in the gymnasium. Nearly 70 students entered from all classes, with freshmen contributing the largest number. Dr. Roller praised the strong student interest as teams form for the events.
Three favorites and two seconds led Ascot racing yesterday as Gene Handlin captured the second race at 40 to 1, while Rough Rider was suspended after a postrace ruling for alleged doping. In other notes, Emeryville races were postponed after the death of Mrs. Charlies Dunphy’s infant son, and M J Dwyer defeated Jack Munroe in Atlanta. Harvard offers William T. Reid head coach post at about $2,500 per year for one to three years.
The Pacific Coast league announced Gus Klopf joins its umpire staff. Seattle club business manager Jim Agnew said the selection last night. Klopf has umpiring since 1888 and is known for his distinctive calls and banter with players.
Manager Boggs of the Auditor ium announces a roller skating race for amateur artists on March 10 at the rink. Entries must be in 24 hours before start. Only amateur skaters may compete. A bronze medal will be awarded to the winner. After this event, which will be
A warning notice warns the public against counterfeit Dr King s New Discovery and Bucklen s remedies used to profit from established cures. It urges looking for the Bucklen name on wrappers as protection and lists H E Bucklen Co Chicago and Windsor and a local druggist G O Guy as sellers.
John Anderson, a recent arrival, was struck by a northbound Second Avenue street car between Seneca and University streets about 6 o clock. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital with cuts and bruises. the car’s slow speed prevented it from passing over him. Motorman John Moor failed to see him in time. Patrolman Ribbach summoned a patrol wagon for transport.
Tired of jail life Nellie Elwood a prisoner serving 63 days for disreputable prostitution attempted suicide yesterday afternoon by morphone overdose. Cellmates alerted the jailer she slept fitfully and was moved to Wayside Emergency hospital where Dr Buckley treated her. She was pronounced out of danger after several hours of care.
The family of Olaf Selstad filed a 40000 damages claim with the city after his death on the waterfront caused by contact with an electric wire on January 25. The council rejected the claim and the wire was owned by Seattle Electric, not the city. Superintendent Frank Cooper departed for the east to inspect industrial schools and juvenile courts. County commissioners opened bids for Van de Vanter Road macadamization and awarded to Bell and Price at 5400.
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