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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1905
Page
2
John B MacDougall and Anita Inver lead a note on savings habits. The column credits Reba Stewart and James D. Hoga as contributors, highlighting money-saving steps and practical tips.
Bank of Cape Nome announces an agent office at Corner Second Ave and Cherry Street in Seattle to serve northwest customers in Alaska trade and local finance.
The Monarchs of Seattle are chosen to represent the city in the National Bowling Congress tournament at Milwaukee pending necessary funds. President George W. Vogel supports the team and vows to aid J. F. Barty in raising money. The Monarchs won the Pacific coast title by defeating the Columbias of Prince in a telegraph series of ten games, averaging 958 pins per game.
The Seattle Athletic Club football squad plus a large crowd leave by morning train for Portland to meet Multnomah this afternoon. Seattle expects victory despite Multnomah’s stronger lineup, while Seattle has practiced five weeks and added new plays. Multnomah may adjust only one or two players due to injuries with Brockett at center.
A brief local notice highlighting Butler Barber Shop offering manicures and polished nail services.
The piece lists players such as R in Van Hovenburgen Stott Murphy Christy Horan LH Hentoon Lomergan R HH Newmeyer Tilly Sea Full and substitutes Dowd Levis Harrie Cole for an illustrated billiards segment. It reads like a roster snapshot with team member names and roles.
The instruction describes a billiards shot where the cue ball is struck on top and to the left, intended to contact the red ball with two or three cushions. The shot should be played with good force to position the balls in the corner.
January report from Olympia notes baseball agitation as the Southern Washington League contemplates reorganization. Centralia leaves the league due to lost grounds, with no new field secured. Elma Montesano and Chehalis are mentioned as possibilities to replace Centralia, Chehalis favored for central location to balance travel costs.
Cruzados upset the field in the Mount Lowe handicap at Ascot, beating Fossil and the favorite John F. amid cloudy skies and a sloppy track. Barney Oldfield broke another circular track automobile record with a 4 second mile time, while Utah Athletic Club invites Dave Barry and Tommy Burne for a late January date, with Burne's rep and Billy Lavigne signaling interest in Salt Lake.
Local council orders adjustments to the project and instructs officials to proceed with removing the mill apparatus as initially planned. The move aims to align the site with permitted designs and reduce ongoing disputes between stakeholders. Community groups await further details on timelines and safety measures.
John Johnson a heavyweight from the colored division will fight Marvin Hart of Kentucky in San Francisco on January 27 under the San Francisco Athletic Club. Both men weigh over 200 pounds and the split of receipts favors the winner at 65 percent with 35 percent to the loser.
Training starts next Wednesday as the University of Washington begins preparations. Track team veterans Tom McDonald Maurice Tibball BK McCrory Rex Smith Thompson Babcock Twitchell King White return, with promising freshmen like Homer Tilley warming up. Baseball outlook improves with Captain Hoover Dode Drinker Clarence Cole George Sellers Lauren Grimestead L G Ratleback Tony Kale expected to boost the squad.
In a special New York report, 1906 is described as a year of great prosperity. Tariff guidance and public utilities were well received by business, with the West and South thriving on corn and cotton, while Northern and Eastern labor and manufacturing show strong conditions. Banking, insurance, and life companies report record activity, notably New York Life with nearly one million policyholders and about two billion in in force coverage.
The piece hints at 1006 becoming a significant record as labor troubles unfold. It notes unions seeking to alter the situation amid current tensions and expectations of change.
Decree of Honor will be presented during a paint installation next Wednesday evening January 4. Officers and masters listed include O Writemson past master Jasper Maye master workman and H C Lit.
Sixteen thousand Seattle school children went back to their books this morning after a week's absence from their school room. From now on to the latter part of the month the pupils will prepare for their semi annual examinations. The next school holiday will be Washington's birthday.
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