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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1906

Page

2

Oregonian Frauds Target Oregon Suckers Warned

Washington dispatch reports Oregon residents duped by a Holland based scam. Officials say counterfeit claims of imaginary estates by the Baron Theo von Welbnnom group attracted thousands of victims. United States ministers and state authorities plan prosecutions under existing statutes.

Washington Holland Gottertax Oregon State de la Authority United States Annekca Cronkhe van Fan Dueeen Wes “Brant Limita

Questioning state funding for coaches amid athletic budgets

The passage questions why public funds should support coaches for baseball teams when no coach is required for football, arguing that if coaches are funded for one sport they should be funded for all, highlighting inconsistent principles in allocations.

Cal

Willie Hoppe Dominates Championship Play

The Star reports on Willie Hoppe's outstanding performance in the championship, noting his precise shots and control of the game. An upper picture accompanies the article showing key moments and crowd reaction as Hoppe secures decisive points.

Mardiat Star Ae Bee

Jens Stovall Collects Nickels for Sporting Fund

Former Detroit pitcher Jens Stovall is gathering nickels to support a local sports program. He travels to events and schools to raise funds, aiming to boost equipment and training opportunities for youth teams.

Jens Stovall Detroit

Sporting News Gossipy Wrapup of Boxing Baseball and Wrestling

A sprawling round of player trades boxing and wrestling rumors sweep major leagues. Geo Tebeau and Arthur Irwin loom big in Kansas City and Gotham, while Gotch and Reel tease a mat clash. Jockeys, managers and promoters clash over control as Frank Huleaman and Abe Attell figure in near and far leagues.

Cutting Prices in Perfumes at Bartels Big Store Sale

Bartels' stores at 610 and 506 Second Ave host a Tuesday perfume sale offering nearly half price on several per ounce varieties. Odors such as Carnation Wood Violet Peau D'V igne Sandalwood Musk White Lilac and Persian Lilac will be offered at 43 cents.

Bartels Second Ave

New Aberdeen High School Gym Nears Completion

Aberdeen reports the new high school gymnasium is rapidly nearing completion with student labor doing much of the work.

Aberdeen

Baseball Ace J Keating Missing After Valencia Wreck

Dawbon Feb 4 reports prominent ball player J Keating absent from town and possibly connected to the Valencia wreck crisis.

Dawbon

Chehalis Racketball Scores Highlight Local Match

Chehalis hosts a racketball meet with the Chehalis team defeating Kima ll 14 to 11 and 3 to 3 in separate bouts. The Feb 26 results show Chehalis securing two wins and a close setback for the visitors.

Chehalis Kima Ll Fima Chehalia

Fred Herbold Closes Drug Store to Coach at Oregon State

Butte report says Fred Herbold, a noted football figure, has closed his drug store and will coach athletics at Oregon Agricultural College, marking a career shift and leadership change for the program.

Butte Fred Herbold Oregon Agricultural College Athletica

Percy Haughton Reaches National Racquet Final

Percy Haughton advanced to the national racquet tournament final by defeating Waterbury, with the previous match yesterday securing his place in the championship. The event featured top players and drew regional attention.

Hompon Percy Haughton Waterbury

Hemrich Wins Again at Ritzville Tilt

Hemrich edged Arlt in 14 minutes to clinch a 75 on ta victory at Ritzville.

Hemrich Ritzvillig Joe Hemrich Ed. Arlt

Hattling Nelson Saves Man and Two Children

Huntington West Virginia reports Hattling Nelson as the hero of a runaway event. He rescued Frank Monard and two children by stopping the runaway horse, suffering considerable bruising in the effort.

Huntington W. Va Hattling Nelson Frank Monard

Sumas Loses to Bellingham in Low-Scoring Battle

The formal school yesterday defeated the Mumae high school at basketball by 12 to 10. The Noth Bide high school captured preliminary games for the Dole cup.

Bellangham Mumae High School Noth Bide High School

Field Day At Bothell School Describes March Observance

Bothell March 2 field day activities include running vaulting jumping wheelbarrow and three legged races. The closing contest pairs Bothell high school boys against village businessmen in a bat game for the winning contestants prize.

Bothell Puplle Bothell School Riven

Supreme Court Reverses Citrus Fruit Case Rulings

The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Justice Heckhiam, overturns the Interstate Commerce Commission and California district court rulings in favor of the railroads. The case involved freight routing and shipper influence in the citrus shipment dispute.

Washington Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission State Circuit Court District of California California Commission Heckhiam

Mead Hears Mercy Appeal in Kid White Case

Gov Mead promised an answer Tuesday after defense counsel William O Connor asked for clemency for Kid White. Rev W D Bmiends and two women urged commutation to life. they argued Hildebrand led the holdup and White was his dupe, though White was sentenced to hang in the September 1964 case.

William O'Connor W DD. Bmiends Mead Kid Hildebrand Wee

Theatres Offer An Evening Of Variety At Local Halls

Minstrels at the Grand draw a good audience with George Van and Spencer Kelly delivering minor bits and the occasional song. The Moonshiner's Daughter at the Third Avenue theater pleases large crowds with love and tragedy, while Down East comes Thursday. The Star features Princess Trixie with a special car chartered by her owner, and the bill includes The Zeraldas and other acts as prices remain unchanged all week.

Westminstrels George van Funny Man Spencer Kelly Harry Ario Woet Third Avenue Theater Third Avenue Trixie Parnes Zeraldas Andra Goose Broderick Jessika Pete Dunsworth the Star

Notorious Pair on Trial in Paris Case

The trial opens for Jean Gally, alleged bank clerk embezzler, and his mistress Vairie Merelli. Their high living stunned Europe and they once chartered a yacht to flee to Brazil before arrest.

Paris Jean Gally Embegzier Vairie Merelli Europe Brazil

Seattle and Thistle Play 2 2 Tie in Sunday Soccer

Seattle and Thistle drew 2 to 2 at Woodland Park in a well played match. Thistles led early as Seattle equalized within two minutes. Fort Lawton faced Tacoma in the second game, falling 4 to 1 as Tacoma surged in the second half to secure the win.

Seattle Thistle Woodland Park Thistles Fort Lawton Seccor Tacoma Soldiers

City Briefs Tangle of Local Happenings and Crimes

Reports cover a German play at Germania hall, a home burglary on Seneca, a lost purse returned by police, discussion of direct primary reform, a Portand marriage, charity lunches, memorial services for Frances Willard, a new Sunday Forum club, Governor Mead’s industrial reform plan, Roebling Wire Works inspection trip, arrest of a paroled thief, and the death of an Indian woman Matilda Johnson at a sandpit.

Francie BE. Willard Matthews Sunday Forum African Methodist Church

Cudahy May Build Here in Local Improvements plans

Edward J. Cudahy visit to the city sparks talk of enlarging the Cudahy Packing branch and possibly opening a new slaughter house. He toured several locations and signaled future improvements but remained reticent on specifics. Local observers expect substantial development from the visit.

Cudahy Packing Company Edward J. Cudahy Cudahy Altea

Claims of Frozen Out in Mineral Soap Company Bankrupt Sale

George W. Vogel files suit in superior court seeking to annul the Mineral Soap company bankruptcy alleging the sale was a hoax by George V. Adamson who controlled the firm and bought the property at a marshal sale for little. Vogel holds 4526 shares and contends Adamson benefited by selling the asset through bankruptcy.

George V. Adamson Thepany Italier Sharehndders George W. Vogel Vogel Lock Adamson

Officers of National Guard Meet in Seattle Tonight

A meeting of Seattle based National Guard officers has been called by Adjutant General Drain for tonight in Colonel Lamping's office. The agenda includes this season's encampment plans China situation and the new armory developments.

National Guard Seattle Drain Colonel Lamping China

North Dakotans Remember This Association Meeting

All former North Dakota residents are asked to attend a meeting of the North Dakota Association at Little's Hall 312 Madison Tuesday evening. A musical and literary program is planned with prominent Dakotans addressing the gathering. Refreshments will follow before an open dancing session.

North Dakota North Dakota Association Little's Hall Madison

Trial begins Bertha Claiche faces murder retrial in New York

Bertha Claiche, once slave to Emil Gordron, stood on trial again this morning for his murder. The report notes the retrial proceeding as it resumes in New York on February 24.

New York Bertha Claiche Emil Gordron

Notice to Subscribers for timely Star delivery

The Star Publishing Co urges subscribers to call the main office between 6 and 7 PM if the paper fails to arrive by 6 PM, requesting a replacement copy. Repeated misses should be reported each time to ensure a perfect service.

the Star the Star Publishing CO

Iva Bartlett Macey Entertainment to Benefit Willen V. Gilday

The Iva Bartlett Macey Entertainment Company will present a program Tuesday evening March 26 at the Henetheny Presbyterian Church to benefit Willen V. Gilday.

Iva Bartlett

Robbers loot baker's safe for four thousand dollars

In Millville New Jersey this morning Frederick Radel a local baker had his safe forced open and cash totaling four thousand dollars stolen from the vault.

Millville N. J Frederick Radel

When and Where Now the Best Vacation Destination

Califor nia is the place to spend a vacation and health and pleasure resorts cure all. The Southern Pacific Co. offers the Scenic Shasta Route and Coast Line for travel. Tickets reservations and literature available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. EB.E Ellis, Genl. Agent.

California Southern Pacific Co Shasta Union Ticket Office First Ave Ellis

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