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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

2

University Boys Prepare for Tough College Showdown

March schedule announced as University of Washington men’s team lines up a strenuous series of games. Harold Stewarts’ squad has invited top Western and Eastern rivals including Chicago Princeton and Pennsylvania to the college tournament during the exposition. Early matchups list Washington vs Lincoln and Washington vs Broad Street in March with efforts aimed at strong performance.

Harold Stewartington Chicago Princeton Pennsylvania

TWO SAINTS AMONG THE GIANTS

Two teens from St Vincent of Los Angeles join the New York Giants as recruits for the year. Shafer listed as infield and shortstop prospect shows college bred promise while Ghater and Snodgrass are named among young players embarking on professional careers with the Giants in California.

Los Angeles Cal New York Giants Ghater To Affian Hie Fred Snodgrass St. Vincent of Les Anagelien Saints Tifernia Athletic Etrand Shafer St. Leute Shafer Angeles

Tacoma Boys Enter Six Day Skating Marathon

In Tacoma today organizers announced a six day endurance skating race to be held within the next 30 days. Pro skaters W M Rebingon and Rey tocarofessional will compete across six nights, aiming to cover as many hours as possible. The winner will represent Tacoma in the event to be staged along the Beattie Alisha Yukon Pacific route.

Wacoma MH. Rebingon Rey Borthwert Tecoma Beattie Alisha-Yukon- Pacific

Unclear Cryptic Sports Brief From Vancouver

A garbled clipping reports on a hockey team from Vancouver and mentions players with unclear names and roles. It hints at a coach, a captain, and possible match outcomes but lacks usable details or coherence.

Dorando Withdraws. Longboat Substitutes in Buffalo Match

Tom Longboat, the marathon champion, announced he will not race Shrubb in Buffalo tonight. Dorando will be substituted in the match held in Bupfpalo New York, with Dorando taking his place in the lineup.

Dorando Bupfpalo N.Y U. P Tom Longboat Shrubb Deorando

Port Town Track Meet Ousted to Oregon due to Weather

A garbled report indicates the meet was moved from Port Town to Oregon amid weather issues. Names and specifics are unclear, but the event involved managerial figures from State University and a shift in venue affecting participants and schedule.

Cigar Stand Proprietor Arrested for Obscene Mail

J G D Seecamp proprietor of a cigar stand at 18 First av was arrested yesterday on a charge of sending obscene matter through the mail. He was released on $600. Post Office Inspector C L Waylord swore to the warrant and will assist in cleansing out stands carrying unfit picture post cards through the mails.

J. G. D. Seecamp First Av Post Office C. L. Waylord Seecamp

County Clerk Seeks Quiet Handling of Unclaimed Funds

County Clerk D K Sickiee seeks disposal of unclaimed funds from 1100 to 4000 dollars stored in the clerk’s office for eight years. Otto Case previously prepared a claim list but no court order was secured. A H Nunn offered to audit books for a 10 percent commission. the board defers to the prosecuting attorney to take action or assign Mr Nunn.

D. K. Sickiee Otto Case Prosecuting Attorney's Office A. H. Nunn Board of Commissioners Unn

Treasury Report Highlights February Receipts and Disbursements

Washington reports receipts at 2,191,196 and disbursements at 2,700,900 for the February treasury statement. The figures reflect the current month’s funding activities and outlays.

Treasury Washington

New Silks for Spring At Cheney’s Silk Floor

The store highlights striped and corded silks for the season. New arrivals include 21-inch Hairline Messaline priced $1.35 yard, 21-inch Pekin stripe at $1.15 yard, 36-inch Latin Directoire at $2.00 yard, and 36-inch Latin Duchesse at $1.50 yard. Also shown are Faulards in storm proof and satin foulards with various patterns and colors. Satin Sobes Cord offered in 20 and 36-inch widths in multiple shades.

Reseda Delft Edison Cheney

Medium-Priced Spring Dress Goods Arrive in Stripes

Readable catalog note shows 44-inch striped novelty and batiste fabrics at 1.10 and 0.85 per yard. Navy white, black white, royal white stripes lead colors. 52-inch herringbone suiting priced at 1.40 per yard in navy brown gray smoke.

Batiste

Spring Wash Goods and Gingham Selection Offered

Readable ad lists imported border ginghams 48 inches wide at 60c per yard and new domestic dress ginghams in patterns at 12c to 35c. Includes wide plain striped ginghams, La Belle Sole fabric floral designs with satin stripe, cotton challs with trimming, mercerized sateen in several colors at 15c per yard.

la Belle

Novelty Nets and Window Draperies in Fancy Nets

Drapery section showcases new patterns in filet nets and block motifs. Square mesh Cable Net in ecru or white 50 inches wide 65c per yard. Filet Net with heraldic motifs 85c per yard. Fine Filet Net Point de Paris de scon 45 and 50 inches wide 50c per yard. Openwork block Net ecru or cream 45 to 50 inches wide 1.00 and 1.25 per yard.

Ecru Point de Paris Desso

Big Mike Fisher Heads Toward City Clash With Talk

Promoter Mike Fisher returns from a tall tale laden trip as he plans a Seattle showdown. He hints at a booster era for baseball coverage while pairing with his ally Josh Woods to broker deals and boost interest.

Mike Beattie Joss Woods

Mitt Fest in Renton Highlights Local Boxing Event

Renton locals stage a boxing festival under the Renton Fire Department division. The main bout features Jimmie Kelley versus Chambers at 135 pounds with referee Chick Hoadeon presiding. The event aims to showcase fighters like Neate and Jack sheenas in a community crowd at Renton ball.

Renton Renton Fire de- Sartacane A Jimmie Kelley Soider Chambers Cepe Chick” Hoadeon Jack Hhenas Renton Ball

Mayor Bans Roller Weeks Fight in Kane City

Mayor Moore rules out the scheduled bout between Dr Kotler and Bomner Weeks in Kane City. Only amateurs may box this event under local regulation, forcing the doctor to seek other honors as the match appears blocked.

Kotler Moore Kane Bomner P. N

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