Jeffries and Promoters Eye Heavyweight Title Spark
The Seattle Star recounts Jim Corbett’s look at the Jeffries era and the looming heavyweight match talk. It notes Jeffries as the reigning kingpin, public demand for a bout, and a vivid training camp anecdote about Jeffries at Carson City with a chef, steak dinner, and a humorous miscue over Tabasco sauce.
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Jim Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Jas. J. Corbett
Seattle Star Special Service
Jeffries
Nevada
Kquires
Jeffre
Aatt
Jeff
PUGS FIGHT A SLOW MATCH IN CHICAGO
In a gruelling 15 round bout here last night the two fighters battled until a cut issue forced the referee to stop the fight and the Chicago club manager Chance plans to sign coast league players for next season. The era of baseball changes includes new managers in the central league and chatter about a Brooklyn yacht club summer finale.
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Uoteh
Jan
Chicago
Chance
Central Baseball League
Girls Will Play In Public Basketball Doubleheader
The high school announces a public basketball series starting next Saturday at the armory corner Terry av and Stewart t. The junior and senior teams open play, then the freshmen and another match. A winner from this week will meet Franklin school and possibly other city schools the following Saturday. Games begin at 8:15 p.m. with the high school orchestra in attendance.
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Armory
Terry Av
Stewart «T
Franklin School
Baseball season format and manager prospects announced
Reports indicate a 154 game schedule for the National and American leagues this season. Speculation links Joseh Clark to Spokane mining team management and notes Hal Chase as a possible New York Americans anchor. California sources add broader league chatter.
Engiteh High School Elects Colored Boy Captain
A Boston school reports its captain selection as the Engiteh high school of Boston has elected a colored boy as Captain. The article notes racial achievement and local pride in the school's leadership choice.
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Engiteh High School of
Boston
Yesterday’s Races Report From Track Meet Highlights
In the first race Batidor won with Melntyre riding and Dr Sherman placed third. The second race saw Mary F win at 25 to 1 over Ocean Shore and Sea Lad finished third. Andrew Mack won the fifth with Neptunes in second and Sea Lad third. Fulletta took third in the sixth race with a time of 1 42 5.
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Melntyre
Janie Lucile
Batidor
Dr Sherman
Sam. Segrees
Hector
Mary F
Ocean Shore
Andrew Mack
Horner
Neptunes
Sea Lad
Fulletta
Thoroughbred race card results for six events
The program lists six races with horses, weights, and jockeys. Virginia Lorraine won the first at 1:16.12, Allerton won the Futurity course second at 1:42.12, Ding Dong Il led to Uncle Henry second at 1:56, Dusty Miller captured the Brooks course in 2:06, Arimo won the seven eighths mile in 1:31, and Jack Kerchevalie won the eleven sixteenths mile in 1:10.12.
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Boland
Virginia Lorraine
Susannah
D. Riley
Allerton
Col. Bronston
Ding Dong Il
Fisher
Uncle Henry
Mary B. Clark
Brooks Course
J. F. Denghee
Brussels
Dusty Miller
Cigarlighter
Arimo
Rahman
Judge Nelson
Auto and Sled Crash Near Pike Resulted in Injury
A swift glide down a hill at Pike last night caused an automobile and sled crash injuring Herbert F., a year-old son of W. H. Neck, a jeweler. He was taken to the Minor hospital. Minek lives at 1633 Hoyleton.
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Herbert F
W. H. Nek
Derbert
Kane
Pike
Beapitel
W. HM. Minek
Hoyleton
Realty Sales Report From Walla Walla District
Real estate notes show multiple transfers in Walla Walla and surrounding additions. Buyers include W. F. Nelson, Munson Noah Purniture Co, A. L Sherwood, Agnes Sherman, Willis White, and J. Craig, with totals ranging from 2 200 to 22 000 and aggregate sales since January 1 around 21 000.
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Jud Yoho
Lota
Walla Walla
W. FL Nelson
Kaufman
Woodhurst
Munson Noah Purniture Company
Walker
A. Ll, Sherwood
Pittham
North
Highland Drive
A. L. Hierren
Agnes FB. Sherman
A. A. Denny
Willis H. White
Craig
Money Awaits Missing Man in Seattle Fortune Tale
Avastin Davis Brigham, a man who moved from Massachusetts to Seattle years ago, has vanished while his sister now claims a share of a large fortune. Authorities pursue leads as family members report his disappearance and potential financial inheritance.
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Avastin Davis Brigham
Seattle
Massachusetts
Ramer to Manage Seattle B B Club in Baseball Shuffle
Judge W W McCredie plans to reorganize the Seattle club with Walter McCredie backing the effort if Dugdale Coles fails to solidify stock. Ramer, ex big leaguer, will manage and play second as Matthews joins Donahue’s staff while Seattle reshapes its roster with hires from Boston and Birmingham and free of Russ Hall trades.
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Star
Portland
Ore
W. W. McCredie
Portland Baseball Club
Beattie
Seattle
Beatle
Dugdale
Judge McCredie
Walter McCredie
Farrell
Russ Hall
McCredies
McCredie
Carson
Btreib
Mott
McKune
van Buren
Householder
Croll
Carlson
Donahue
Matthews
Ramer
Tenney
Boston Americana
Altoona Outlaws
National Committee
Supervising Inspector Upholds Steamer Shasta Case
United States Supervising Inspector Birmingham of San Francisco upheld the decision of Inspectors Bolles and Hulger in the case of Captain H. P. Hansen. Hansen's license was suspended for one year for running the steamer Shasta ashore near Point Conception on October 6, 1906.
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United States
Birmingham
San Francisco
Bolles and Hulger
H. P. Hansen
Shasta
Point Conception
Markets See Dairy Prices Rise in Cold Weather
The cold spell pushes prices higher with butter up to 42 per chosen and storage tub butter at 50 cents per pound. Eastern markets report selling firm as dairy products across the board show price increases and tighter supply.
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Hans
Owen
Custern
Prices Rise Slightly Amid Cold Weather Shopping
Retailers report continued price increases on a limited stock of goods. Meats dairy and produce show modest gains with steady demand as shipments arrive. pineapple, cabbage, cranberries, onions, tomatoes and bananas feature in weekly levels. Several items remain scarce but prices move up gradually across the market.
Local Building Materials Advert Overpowers Noted Details
Fragmentary ad describes lime and cement products with vague measurements and prices. Mentions Dr. Hunt at 295 Building and a phone number but specifics are unclear.
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Spokane
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Aker
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Mgr
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Main
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O Garvey
Victor and Edison Talking Machines
Cline
Columbia Canal CO
K. Loose
Marion Balding
Wash
Attalia
Walla Walla Co
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Ladyware Store
Second Ave
Saleh Hay
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