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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1908

Page

2

Working Hard On High School Minstrel Show

Washington and Lincoln high schools stage their annual miniature show at the Moore theatre on March 27. The production is billed as the strongest yet with strong soloists, four clever sketches in the second act, and many minor features. Students have worked five months. manager Max Wos aims for the best in school history. Tickets go on sale March here and at the university.

Washington and Lincoln Moore Theatre Max Wos

Attell Overpowers Kelly In Sevent Round Fight

In San Francisco Abe Attell defeated Melly the Buffalo Kid in the seventh round after Kelly was knocked down multiple times and referee halted the bout. Attell displayed superior speed and power as he dominated the match.

United Press San Francisco Melly the Buffalo Kid Abe Attell Kelly Attell

Indoor meet at the university honors leap year crowds

A big indoor track meet will be held at the university tonight as a leap year affair. Seven events feature top athletes and a mile relay between class teams is highlighted.

Signal Corps Wins National Card Track Meet

The two Nelsons of Company A Signal Corps led the unit to victory last night earning 24 points. Company B won the relay cap with a relay team of McConnell Libby Fried rich and Dohm.

Nelsons Company A Signal Corps Company McConnell Libby Friedrich Dohm

Irwin Signs to Play Third for Denver Western League

Chertie Irwin veteran third baseman of Francisco has signed to manage and play third base for the Denver Western League club.

United Press Ban Ncisco Chertie Irwin Francisco Menage Denver

Umpires for the Coming Season in Northwest League

Frary Carruthers and Black likely to officiate the Northwest league baseball season. Frary is reportedly contending for a Wichita catcher spot in the Western association, risking loss of the league’s best umpire. Carruthers, though not popular, delivered solid work in the old Northwest league.

Frary Carruthers Black Wichita

Play Again Tonight in Lincoln Gym Brings Havoc

High school basketball teams meet again in the Lincoln gym tonight after a hard fought game. The late edition promises another tense clash with local fans expected to fill the arena.

Washington and Lincoln Lincoln Bullring

Two Basketball Games At M C A Gym Tuesday Night

Seattle high school boys meet Bellingham Manual while Seattle Stars face the Chancellors in doubleheader action at the M C A gym. First game starts 7 45 p m.

Seattle Seattle Stars

Belford Returns to Washington High Diamond

Butch Belford, renowned as a top local high school pitcher, reenters Washington High and will compete on the baseball diamond and track this season, marking a notable return to the school’s athletic program.

Butch” Belford Washington High

Vote for Charter Amendments Creating Building Department

The proposed charter amendments create a separate Building Department headed by a Superintendent of Buildings and define the duties of each board. Architects and builders proposed the changes, with unanimous endorsement and recommendation from the group.

Gunners Claim Navy World Champion Status

Bremerton dated report contests a Seattle Star claim about the eight inch turret crews. It states the U S S Colorado holds top world and navy records with 26 shots 25 hits in 3 minutes 8 seconds and notes rivalry among ships in the First Squadron Pacific Fleet. The Colorado crew’s record is presented as best on that ship with plans to improve.

Star Bremerton Seattle Star United States Navy U. 88 Penn Sylvania Ae Congress Pennsylvania Pacific Feet U. S Colorado

Portland M. C. A. Defeats Seattle Team In 20 to 15 Victory

Portland M. C. A. basketball team beat Seattle by 20 to 15 in a game reported by United Press. The match occurred on February 29 and highlighted a solid defensive effort by Portland. Seattle struggled to convert on offense throughout the contest.

United Press Portland Portland ¥. M. C. A Seattle

Lydia White Dead in Lancaster Age 72

Mrs Lydia A White aged 72 youngest daughter of the American Revolution died after a cold developed into pneumonia Recently her father Geo Leonard fought for liberty under Gen George Washington The death occurred in Lancaster Pennsylvania on February 29.

United Press Lancaster Lydia A. White Geo. Leonard George Washington

Philippines Shipping Restrictions Reported Favorable

A senate committee in the Philippines has endorsed removing coastwise shipping restrictions tied to U S laws, supporting freer Philippine shipping practices and potentially altering maritime trade rules between the two nations.

Washington, D.C Senate Committee of the Philippines United States

McAleer Leads Browns Toward Rejuvenation

In Seattle Sear Exclusive Service Toungetown notes Jimmy McAleer, manager of the St. Louis Browns, plans to take command of his squad for the spring fray. A St. Louis writer’s campaign could spark a rejuvenation, with a real ball team replacing the old family to represent the mound city in the American league.

Seattle Sear Jimmy McAleer St. Louis Browns Haberdashery Browns St. Louia

Sunday Religious Services Across City Venues

The bulletin lists numerous church events and sermons across dozens of houses of worship. Highlights include May resolution themes at Mercy Street and Trinity Eighth with sermons on Christian unity and moral questions. Notable speakers include pastors Chapman Benedict Gowan and Rev. Powers, with times ranging from morning to evening services and special stereo slide programs.

Trinity James H. H. Gowan Mt. Mark’s Madison Broadway F. DD. Llwyd J. K. Black Wermon Stephen's Harllard John A Jon the Baptist

Trampled by Horses Injures Three Schoolgirls in Hoquiam

In Hoquiam on February 28 three young girls playing near the Central school were trampled by a large horse that charged into the crowd. Clara Morgan suffered head and body injuries the daughter of C S Osborne broke a leg and another girl had minor injuries.

United Press Hoquiam Clara Morgan Osborne

Welshmen 10 Celebrate St. David's Day Program

Welshmen hold the 22nd coast celebration at Bean's hall this evening with an arranged program. P. J. Homan of Green Lake, 48, was arrested yesterday, accused of threatening to injure his wife and family and alleged to be mentally unsound.

St. David's Day Bean's Hall Black Diamond P. J. Homan Green Lake

Sunday church notices with service details and sermons

Notices list Sunday worship times and sermon titles for multiple churches including Kilbourne Street, Plymouth, Union Queen Anne, University Brooklyn, and Edgewater districts. Entries include morning communion and evening sermons such as The Fuller Vision, Latent Possibilities of Faith, and What It Means to Be a Christian.

Mymouth Third and University Francis J. van Horn D. D Moring Pilgrim Queen Annecy Gator M. Preetand University

Oil expert interview clipped from Edmonton Bulletin

An Edmonton Bulletin clipping from February 5 features an interview with the Northern Railway's oil expert, Henk Hultding, and identifies the subject as American-Canadian Oil Company 104-905. The piece centers on oil industry insight and corporate involvement.

Henk Hultding the & Northern Railway Edmonton Bulletin

Religious Notices and Sermon Titles at Local Churches

A listing of sermons and speakers across Madison Street and surrounding churches. Includes Miss Knee Pege advocating content work, Rev Grant Stewart with morning and afternoon subjects, Rev Theos. EK. Elliott preaching on First Things and Building a Name, and Rev Wm. H. Leek delivering sermons on biblical themes. A post-service evangelist also announced.

T U Miss Knee Pege Madison Treet Werner Fast Madison Fird Grant Stewart Benttlea Queen Anne Corner Weet Garfield E Theos EK. Elliott Pester Trinity Church Corner North End Mercer Wm. H. Leek Orhe Christian Bible

Religious services and readings across several churches

Listings show Piret Church of Christ at 6th Ave offers 11 am and 2:30 pm services with the topic Christ Jesus. Second Church of Christ at 2011 W 58th hosts 1 pm services on Christ Jesus with a reading room. Grace German Spokane and others present sermons and lectures including Life Upon the Fourth and Fifth Planes of Spirit Life and The Son of Man at various venues with noted pastors and presenters.

Piret Church of Christ Scientist Alaska Betoot Recondave Mra Jennings Firet Divine Socience Columista Hall Broadway Piner Meterthy Pester Grattio Paychic Society L. Hmeten Rice-Burieigh

Indictments Quashed in Charleston Case Involving Gromseup

Indictments charging Peter Gromseup with a deadly road wreck near Mattoon were quashed by Judge Grosscup. Prosecutors may pursue anew if new evidence or formal findings emerge.

Charleston Fem Fedex Lodge Peter Gromseup Mattoon Gcrosscup Gem Fame

Band Box Meats Ad Promises Choice Cuts

An advertisement touts choicest meats for sale at Band Box, promising quality choices at the store located on 1100 Fimt tm fe home. The notice highlights featured cuts and ready availability for shoppers seeking premium provisions.

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