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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1909

Page

5

Beattie Soccer Triumph Amid Snowstorm Drama

Beattie edges Valley City 1 0 as Martin and Sutherland star in a fast, hot game played through a snowstorm. In New Westminster, the Vancouver Thistles defeat the Rovers 1 0 in a tense match. In Gland, the Imperial reenacts war history by beating Orientals 10 6 in a unique gridiron showcase.

Seattie Soccera Beattie Valley City Martin and Sutherland Westminster Jan Tatora Vancouver Thistles New Westminster Rovers

Baseball Commission Meets for Annual Meeting Today

The National Baseball Commission opens its annual meeting to settle league status issues and discuss reinstatement concerns, with focus on the American and National Leagues. Officials will review the reinstatement of teams and other governance matters.

The National Baseball Commission League American Ten

Lincoln High versus Olympia High basketball Saturday night

Lincoln high school travels to Olympia high for a Saturday evening basketball clash at Cap. Cap arena hosts the game as both teams seek a win in the district schedule.

Witl Olympia Lincoln High School Olympia High

Aspiring Heavyweight Seeks Title Rise After Minefight

A Grand Rapids contender, who burst into Philadelphia's Minefight by defeating several average heavyweights, eyes a major step toward challenging Jack Kubiak as he moves toward the heavyweight title.

Grand Rapids Mich Philadelphia Jack _Kubiak

Will Billy Sullivan Lead Sox Next Season

In Chicago on January 4, reports suggest manager Charley Comiskey may name Billy Sullivan to manage the White Sox if Field er Jones leaves the club. Sullivan, famed as a premier catcher, led the American league in defense and is popular with players who have urged his promotion.

Chicago Fielder Jones Hia Charley Comiskey Billy Sullivan White Sox Sullivan John Kiing Cuba

Grand Rapids Native Shifts From Policing To Combat Sports

The subject grew up in Grand Rapids and joined the police force after reaching adulthood but left after a dispute with a police judge. He then pursued wrestling and boxing, building a creditable record before traveling to Philadelphia to face opponents including Fred Bradley Guenther and Jim Stewart, with bouts against Orient and Wile.

Wee Grand Rapido Philadelphia Fred Bradley George Guenther Jim Stewart Jack Orient John Wile

Pullman to Host California Five in Weekend Clash

The local schedule lists a basketball game at Pullman with the W C PULLMAN squad facing the Los Angeles Athletic five managed by Haba. The Hol comb of es Pear State team is also noted in the lineup.

Pullman Hol. Comb Es Pear State Cot SagRereng Haba The Angeles Athletic Clad Quinte

Central Feder meeting reflects public support for labor leaders

New York January 4 report says a letter from Gemper’s reads that the main of the people were with labor leaders in their present trouble.

New York ULP Central Federated Gempers

Labor Temple fills for mass meeting in San Francisco

In San Francisco on January 4 a labor mass meeting drew a crowded turnout. Attendees showed sympathy for leaders recently convicted and sentenced by the Supreme Court, with strong resolutions adopted in support of those leaders.

San Francisco UL P Labor Temple Supreme Court

New Airship Ready For Test In Los Angeles

Prof. J H Zerbe prepares for a test flight of a new aeroplane at Bimini baths claiming a record-breaking takeoff without a running start. The 5600 pound craft uses an eight cylinder 40 horsepower engine and front mounted propeller with 600 square feet surface.

Los Angeles U. P Zerbe Bimini

Memphis boat newsman collapses at lecture

Charles Pettoys, a Memphis boat news man, dropped dead at a lecture by Dr. J F Pendiles in Pythiae hall. Dr Snyder attributed the death to a cerebral hemorrhage or rupture of a major artery, noting heart involvement.

Charles Pettoys Memphis Rit J. F. Pendiles Kafahia Pythiae Hall J. ©. Snyder

Civil Service Opens to Deaf Persons After Association Effort

The Art Bound Association for the Deaf helped overturn a civil service ruling barring deaf applicants. A letter from Interior Secretary James R. Garfield to Olaf Hanson, president of the Deaf Association, announcing the change was read yesterday. The move follows Hanson’s earlier appeal to President Roosevelt to refer the matter to the Interior Secretary.

Art Bound Association For the Deaf Civil Service Commission James R. Garfield Secretary of the Interior Olaf Hanson The Deaf Association Roosevelt

Saloon Violates Sunday Closing Law Arrests Probed

Tony Simich proprietor of the Fountain saloon at Pirat no 8 was arrested by Patrolmen Hlacker and Doolan for violating the Sunday closing law. Simich posted 200 dollars bail while an employee, John Olesen, was jailed for failing to make the same amount.

Tony Simich Fountain Pirat No. 8 Hlacker and Doolan Simich John Olesen

Fire destroys Vancouver Mill Co elevator a loss of 260000

A late night blaze gutted the Vancouver Mill Co elevator causing an estimated 260000 in damage with the floor structure and machinery destroyed. No injuries were reported. Fire officials investigated the scene.

Vancouver B.C deBy Uv VaNcouver Mill Co

Calhoun's Trial Postponed in Railways Case

Patrick Calhoun, indicted president of the Railways, appeared in a San Francisco law court. Due to a scheduling issue with Assistant District Attorney Francie J. Honey, the hearing was continued to January 12 despite the defense's objections.

Ban Francisco Ty U. P Patrick Calhoun Lawlers Francie J. Honey

Queen Helena Plans Orphanage Aid at Rome

Rome reports Queen Helena will fund and found an orphanage for hundreds of rescued Mesinan children. The project, financed from her private purse, aims to care for these youths under royal sponsorship.

Rome Pseena Mesina Winde

Refugee Train Collision Kills Several Near Me sin

Refugees fleeing Meexinian rule were killed when a freight train carrying supplies in Catania collided with a passenger train a few miles from Me sin. Several passengers on the refugee train were injured but many escaped. The dead were buried by the train crew.

Rome

Newspaper man appointed private secretary in Alaska

Fairbanks Alaska Jan 4 By A P Barney Goss a well known newspaper man has been appointed private secretary by Delegate to Congress Wickersham Harney Goss is a brother of Frank Gora city editor of the Post-Intelligencer of this city

Fairbanks Alaska A. P Barney Goss Congress Wickersham Harney Goss Frank Gora The Post-Intelligencer

Ocean Steamers Move Between Tacoma and Salina Crus

On the front Nep Nebraskan shifts to Tacoma today and will return tomorrow to finish cargo for Salina Crus. Steamer Méxican from Bobee at evening and water sailing again about January 11. Steamer Queen returns from a discharge trip around the sound and will depart for San Francisco next. Norwegian steamer Mathilda arrives at Tacoma from Honolulu today. Steamer Bockman sailed from San Francisco Saturday and will arrive here tomorrow afternoon, returning Saturday.

Tacoma Salina Crus Come Queen Denal Sound San Pranciece Mathilda Ar O Hono Iu Bockman San Francisco

Woman Detective Foils Fashionable Shoplifter at Bon Marche

A tall stylish woman allegedly stole from the Bon Marche, swapping hats and injuring a store detective with a hat pin. She surrendered after arrest and was released. authorities could not confirm her identity and Bon Marche declined to prosecute.

Hon Marehe Millinery Feme Bon Marche

Mass Meeting Against Race Track Gambling in Washington

A mass meeting of Beatle residents allied with the anti gambling movement will be held at the Grand Opera house next Friday from 12 noon to 2 pm. Prominent speakers including Ole Hanson are slated to address the gathering as they pledge to support the anti race track bill.

Beatle Washington Ole Hanson Grand Opera House

Pacific Coast Line Contemplates Seattle to San Pedro Run

Information says the steamer President and Governor of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co will run against the Admiral Sampson of the Alaska Coast Co on a regular Seattle to San Pedro schedule with a one day layover at San Francisco. Beattie office manager David McKenstie indicated no definite decision yet.

Pacific Coast Steamship Co Admiral Sampson Alaska Coast Co Seattle San Pedro San Francisco David McKenstie Beattie

Legislature Opens at Sacramento in 1910 Style

Both houses convened at noon as committees handle patronage questions. Phil A. Stanton of Los Angeles was chosen speaker of the assembly and Senator Edward L Wolfe became president pro tempore of the Senate. A German steamer Betos arrived in San Francisco from the Atlantic trade route.

Sacrameto Cal Jan Ry U. P Cauc Phil A. Stanton Los Angeles Assembly Edward L Wolfe Betos San Francisco

Scottish Rite Mason Dies in Poverty in Perkelry Cal

Edwin H. Kippe of Denver and a Scottish Rite Mason from Colorado Springs died from exposure and starvation in a derelict shack in Perkelry California. He lay on an old cot with no food or funds when found. letters of recommendation and lodge receipts were found on him.

Perkelry Cal UV. P Edwin H. Kippe Denver Scottish Rite Colorado Springs

Next Move Is Up To Bonaparte

Chicago Jan 4 United States District Attorney Ima said the next move in the 29000000 dollar fine case will be decided by Attorney General Bonaparte. Seven cases are pending against Standard Oil totaling 6000 counts. Accident to Chippewa. The steamer Chippewa replacing the ill fated Kit sap was briefly crippled by a defective condenser tube and saltwater inflow but was repaired and resumed service.

Chicago U. P United States Ima Bonaparte Chippewa Indianapolis Kitsap

U. S. Consul Believed Buried Alive After Earthquake

Meesina reports Signor Serao claimed United States consul Arthur Cheney survived the quake beneath the shattered consulate building. Vice Consul Lupton searched the site in darkness, calling Cheney’s name but rescue proved impossible as night rain and debris hampered efforts.

Rome Ty UV. P Arthur Cheney United States Meesina Signor Serase Lupton Cheney Serao Ratua

Senate probes Attorney General on U S Steel merger

The Senate adopted without debate Senator Culberson's resolution asking Attorney General Honaparte if he has taken steps to prosecute United States Steel Corp for absorbing Tennessee Coal and Iron. It requests to know if he has issued an opinion on legality and to send the Senate a copy if such an opinion exists.

Senate Washington U. P Culberson Honaparte United States Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal & Iron Company

Ice breaks on Trout Lake. Ed Hughes drowned

While skating on Trout lake the ice broke and Ed Hughes was drowned. Three others went through the ice but were rescued.

New Westminster U. P Trout Lake Ed Hughes

Theatres Establish New Record

In Los Angeles a coal theft spree yields 100 tons stolen from Black Canon Coal Co yards. A $500 reward is offered for the bold group. The Shawmut, bought by the government, shifts to Seattle to load coal for San Francisco and New York. Tremont also loads for the same port. Benor Castro worsens, to undergo an operation in a few days in London.

Los Angeles Ty U.P Black Canon Coal Co Shawmut Seattle Bremerton San Francisco New York Tremont London Matis Bertin Benor Castro Venezuela

Untitled note on clothing care and care costs

A reader frets about wasting money on clothes due to wrinkles and poor storage. The piece argues better hangers and proper room conditions can improve appearance and avoid costly tailoring and cleaning services. It hints at the habit of neglecting garments and the value of upkeep.

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Orientals Gland Imperiala Baseball Commission Alfred Kubiak Cravenettes SOX Jones Gompers Prof J. H. Kassen Calhoun Helena Title Trust Company Title Trust Co GOV. Gillet Rackamento Ty U James N. Gillet Atro King Insurance and Taxation Legislature Sacramento U. S the State Bank of Seattle Statile Deposita Conservative Business Atte F. M. Spinning Second Ave RE. Campbell Columbia W. Prasodne Rich Tod le Jonn Cort William L. Malley Thomas Jefferson Hip van Wink Russell & Drew Mera Mata Toxiant Lois Theatre Sunset Main Third Avenue Theatre Russell Drew & French Mgre Jakhy Mikey Koven Jean van Dyck Toonefly Kinsoos Mile Orpheum Motion Pictures Phil LA Toska Pakat Tubblefield Newstow Today Gus Brown Scandinavian American Bank Avi
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