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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
2
The Canucks travel to Stanford Victoria for a rugby clash this afternoon at 2 30 arriving by steamer Beatrice an hour prior. Attendees from Beattie plan to view the exhibition with a megaphone guide explaining play as it unfolds.
In Los Angeles last night Jim Flynn of Pueblo Colorado was awarded a decision over Jack Sullivan by referee Gus Hergert after twenty rounds of rough house tactics Sullivan pressed early and landed more clean blows while Flynn relied on rushes. The 14th through 20th rounds favored Sullivan yet the judges favored Flynn drawing sharp crowd reactions. Sullivan’s performance was viewed as past his prime and Flynn’s wild tactics drew mixed reactions from fans.
The Oregon Agricultural College basketball team defeated the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club last night in Spokane by a wide margin, 30 to 0. Fast play and strong teamwork dominated the full game.
Orientel Billiard and Fool Par Lore at 1413 Third Ave unveils eight new billiard tables including the city’s only 5x12 pool table. The unusual name reflects a local gaming venue expanding its game room.
A compact timeline noting 1840 first game under the name baseball 14h New York forms first base ball club 1544 firet match game at Hoboken New Jersey 1844 Cincinnati forms first entertained team 1876 catcher's mask first used 1883 reserve rule adopted 1886 first glove for left hand used 1894 American League formed.
The council license and revenue committee failed to act on the check and automobile fare ordinance proposed by the Chamber of Commerce. Council member Ellis Morrison faced criticism for the delay, and Morrison has informed Chamber Secretary Yandell that a hearing will be held next Monday at 3 PM for all interested parties.
The Southersa Pacific offers three daily trains on the Scenic Shasta Route from Seattle to San Francisco. Depart Seattle at 6 20 p m Portland at 11 30 pm and reach San Francisco at 9 48 a m after about forty one hours. Tickets and reservations are at Union Ticket Office 608 First Avenue Seattle Wash.
A strong athletic association has been formed among Georgetown business leaders with about 200 charter members. Artoldt's Hall will be fitted as a first class clubhouse, and articles of incorporation were considered but later dropped. OC J Upper of Union Savings Trust Co. is credited for organizing the club after months of discussion.
Yesterday’s card listed six races. Titan It led in the first with T Sullivan aboard at 8 to 1, Black Sam second and Joe Goss third. time 1 08 36. Laura FM won race two for A Brown at 8 to 6, M A Powell second and Dora f third. time 1 24 14. Handmaiden won race three for W Middleton at to 6, Ch second and Mrs Matthews third. time 1 10. Andrew Mack won race four for Horner at 7 to 10, Barty Hours second and Rotrow third. time 1 44 645. Misa Maylandish took race five for W Miller at 5 to 2, Rusty Thorpe second and Ki Chihuahua third. time 1 46 1 6. Clamor won race six for Davis at 15 to 1, Neptune second. time 1 61.
Piret wins five eighths of a mile race at 9 to 2 with Sly second and Lord of the Heath third in 1 07.4. Los Angeleno leads Foreestas and Kemembo over thirteen sixteenths in 2:06 14. Taylor George tops Prince Magnet with Foncasta second in 1:15. Zethua prevails over Baht bury and Greene in 1:14 12. Niblick wins with Lacrece second and Lord Provost grouping with Allerton. Banlada beats Joan of Arc in 1:01 4.
Senator Piles asked Beattie Car Association president for data on dividing the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the federal court into two districts. A committee of Judge Hanford, Mr. Gorham, and Mr. Devel handles the matter as litigation congestion grows. If the bill passes, Hanford may be named a circuit judge.
The Rainier Heights Improvement Club resolves to push paving across its district from Twelfth Avenue to Thirtieth and from Dearborn to Alder Streets. It also backs opening Fourteenth Avenue from Jackson to Priest to form a continuous Rainier boulevard and Fourteentreet. Yesterway paving was discussed and approved.
H B Laferre Skagway commissioner outlines a chattel mortgage method to secure Seattle shipper goods bound for Alaska buyers. The plan, sent to the Chamber of Commerce, would record a mortgage on the goods until delivery to the consignor and file with the commissioner.
H L Forest Seattle lawyer recently convicted of a serious crime and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary was returned to the county jail after a brief stay at the county hospital. Forest is much improved after refusing food for several days and his weak condition threatened his recovery.
A Northern Pacific passenger train departing Seattle at 6 15 P M wrecked at Argo north of Georgetown at 7 P M no passengers were injured. The collision with a freight locomotive halted traffic for hours and some passengers rode electric cars back to Seattle.
The Real Estate Association met last night and elected officers President G F P Meacham First Vice President G W Dilling Second Vice President Henry Broderick Secretary and Treasurer R OC Brakine An amendment to the bylaw pledges members not to divide commissions with curbstone brokers.
Juno, a 22 year old Graco-Roman wrestler from London, stands six feet tall and weighs 262 pounds with a 50 inch chest. She has defeated women and many men, and plans to tour America soon to win many victories and proves her strength. She wagered $5,000 that she can defeat the world’s best woman wrestler and will wrestle any man not exceeding 165 pounds. She began wrestling at 18 in school and trains in a gym, not enjoying outdoor sports. She says she will head to America after completing current matches in England.
Ora Morningstar challenges for both the 14.1 and 18.2 billiard championships as George Sutton targets the 142 title with a Jan 2 Chicago date. Willie the boy wonder agrees to the 18.1 clash as Morningstar’s form draws expert praise and caution.
The steamer Tuckman sails to Deg for San Francisco. The steering crew agrees to return to work after an overtime clause change. The Revenue Cutter Rush is due in port in a few days after eight months in northern waters. Revenge Cutter Perry sits at Neah Bay with Captain Monger seeking a site for a new invention station. Ketchikan Steamship Co. awards Moran Bros. a contract to build a 150 foot steel steamer for Alaska runs with triple expansion engines and at least 10 knot speed.
In a fragmented market notice, various commodities including oranges, Malaga grapes, fresh ranch produce, poultry, and grains are listed with prices and unit measurements. The fragment references multiple suppliers and locations, noting regional availability and bid-like figures for items such as alfalfa, corn, oats, lime, cement, and lumber components.
The Wisconsin and Oregon are at Bremerton with the training ship Philadelphia and torpedo boats. Albany is on dry dock as part of the display. Trips depart Pierce 2 at 10 and 11:30 am and 1:15 pm with 2:30 pm extra Sunday. Round trip 50.
Robert H. Nelson aged 65 died at Providence hospital after being struck by a Madison Street car three weeks earlier while visiting Seattle. He was a shoemaker of Sunnydale and suffered severe head wounds and near loss of an ear. His body was removed to Henney-Watson parlors. funeral plans by his sons, who live at 163% Twelfth Ave.
Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock wired Postmaster Stewart that funding allows extra help to clear holiday backlog. The number of workers is left to Mr Blewart to decide, with men to be hired as available. The remetry department suffers most from the shortage of help.
Visitors to Seattle are invited to Bremerton to tour the navy yard featuring battleships Wisconsin and Oregon, training ship Philadelphia, torpedo boats and destroyers. The Albany is in dry dock. Boats depart Pier 2 at 10 and 41 20 p m 1 16 and 4 30 p m weekdays with an extra 2 30 p m Sunday round trip.
A Seattle Seattie Washington physician advertises a non surgical cure for rupture after 40 years of practice. He claims hundreds of cured patients and offers free consultation with payment only after cure. Office hours are daily from morning to evening.
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