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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
2
San Francisco report highlights Mrs. Jeffries as the calm influence behind James J. Jeffries. Her restraint kept him from reckless spending after a $1000 referee fee and helped him retire wisely to a Southern California ranch, building a long life and fortune.
Foster Poater of Kent was arrested yesterday by Deputy U S Marshal Fred Lathe on a forgery count. He allegedly forged a name on a $20 money order and will face a hearing next Wednesday.
The piece profiles Connie Mack the lone bench manager in the American League known as the Sphinx for his restraint. It recounts Rube Waddell's volatile pitching in Milwaukee, Hughie Jennings's leadership with Detroit, and a famous late game coaching moment highlighting the manager's steady, encouraging style.
Los Angeles reports Rudolph Unholtz, dubbed the Boer, scored a decisive victory over Jimmy Byrne in a one round bout on January 3. Unholtz, a non boxer with world travel and multilingual ability, outboxed Byrne and declared intent to fight Burns and Nelson, thrilling the boxing crowd with his unexpected win.
The Army track meet at the armory last night saw Company A Signal Corps take first place with 9 points. Company B was expected to win but absences hindered their performance. Companies MH and D tied for third at 7 points, with Nelson Dohm McConnell Stevenson and Phan highlighted for strong individual form in a thrilling relay win.
The Seattle and Tacoma golf clubs contest for the Trent Cup tomorrow at the American Lake links near Tacoma. The Seattle second team plans additional matches with Tacoma members.
Six races list results with horses, jockeys, odds, winners, places, and times. Notable winners include Siege Gun, Smiley Corbett, Midmont, Col. Warwick, Bianche C, and Ovelando with paths showing second and third place finishers.
In the first race over one mile Giovannale Balerio ridden by Ryan won in 1 40 with Alma Roy second and Master Lew ter third. The thirteen sixteenths mile second race saw Scarfell ridden by Martin prevail in 1 19 24 with Royal River and Progress following. The mile third race went to Lady Chie well with Bell menee second and Creppe Beck man third in 1 40. Creston crest won the four fifths mile with Preen second and Waterbury third in 1 00 1 6. Taylor George ridden by Ross won the three quarters mile in 1 12 2 5 with Hereafter second and FE Shaw third. Harvel ridden by Preston won the thirteen sixteenths mile in 1 19 1 5 with L C Widing second and May Sutton third.
Jim Barry 108 Angeles booked to fight Sam Langford January 17 in a heavyweight clash arranged after Jim Flynn was injured in a prior bout with Squires Langford, described as the negro heavy, steps in as opponent chosen by John L Sullivan for the coming title prospects
The local Y M C A basketball team defeated a strong Victoria five by 30 to 25 last night. The new Y M C A gymnasium was crowded with spectators.
Judge Yakey of the superior court ruled that title to school lands cannot be acquired by squatter's rights. The case involved 200 acres near Ballard valued at $500,000. Suit claimed purchase in 1890s. occupants Wilson and Huntiam showed ten years of residence, but adverse possession does not run against state lands, nullifying the tenants' rights.
Sweater vests bearing the letter S were presented to members of Inghington High School. Recipients include J. Smith Witt Coyle Ralph West Russell Mackay Fred Ge Koy Smith Harry Burke Jay Henry Harry Gillis Van Prem ley Russell Rogge Royal Pullen Wil Mackey Charles Mullen Fred Evane and John O Neill. Coach Lewis Manager Westover and Harold Hartman treasurer were also honored.
The North Yakima team faced a protest from Seat the and Spokane companies over a trophy shot ruling. A second shoot was ordered after the winning team fired on Sunday rather than Saturday, with weather cited as a factor. the protest has been sustained.
The Tacoma Y M C A Juniors beat the Kent high school basketball team last night by a 25 to 11 score.
Portland officials deny uncalled for jabs at Beattle and Ruokane while criticizing semi pro divisions under new rules. The Portland paper notes Spokan and Meattle have dodged formal competition as Lingis faces scrutiny, and local critics roast both Spokane and Seattle figures amid lax oversight.
Tonight at 8 15 two local high school teams Washington and La Conner meet in a key three game series shaping the city rivalry The Washington squad wearing the Med school label has long played together and the La Conner team will visit after recent practices The lineup lists Lincoln Mullen Esc Benateo Pike Dogg and others in the Washington lineup with Thompson and Bryant among starters
Ora Morningstar and Willie Hoppe oppose the billiard trust in a clash over the 181 and 182 titles. Morningstar suspects a defense alliance by Sutton Jacob and Schaefer to retain control. Hoppe, fresh from Europe, challenges masters to a high stakes series on the green cloth, proposing 1800 points per night for three or four nights, aiming at Sutton for 182 and Behafer for 181.
A scheduled game between the Wanderers of Seattle and Vancouver will kick off at 2 o'clock. The venue and exact date are not specified in the readable text.
Plans mature for a coffee home and lounging club to open within days. It aims to counteract saloon influence and is organized by the Young Men's Civic club, meeting at the Y M C A under Rev J M Dean’s direction.
Pearl Myers told police yesterday she took a $10 gold piece from a Japanese person and, fearing arrest, disposed of the coin. She cried as she explained her actions during questioning at the police headquarters.
Millee Hugeina a Cincinnati star is said to join the New York Giants infield. The move would pair him with one of the game’s greatest second basemen as McGraw seeks to strengthen the 1908 roster.
A handsome Rem brandt brown velvet gown features light weave fabric with long Japanese embroidery from shoulder to hem. It is secured at the belt with glace velvet in rose tan and finished with amber-gold buttons.
James W. Harper and W. T. Smith, former Mattlesburg First National Bank employees, were brought from Vancouver by detective M. W. Boylan and Deputy U S Marshal Stringer. They allegedly fled Hattiesburg last September with $5,000. The men agree to return to Mississippi without requisition papers.
J. A. Howseman of Ballard was found not guilty of selling liquor on a Sunday. He demonstrated to the jury that the beer from his saloon was for his own family use.
Charnesy B Graham and William Tilden, officers of the Steel Call company, were found guilty of obtaining funds by fictitious notes from the Milwaukee Avenue state bank. They face imprisonment up to one year. the bank was defrauded of $176,960.
Chief of Police Wappenstein denounces the civil service commission for rejecting dependable officers over minor physique flaws. He says a two inch shortfall and a single eyelash flaw erase proven men, keeping capable recruits off the force. The board insists on a five foot nineteen height and rejected Pierce as an emergency officer for not meeting it.
Precinct election judges and inspectors for the Beattie party in the Third ward will be chosen tonight at precinct meetings in Madrona Hall Twenty-five and East Jefferson. Law requires three per precinct with one appointed by the city council and paid by the city. A general ward meeting will follow with addresses by city party candidates and George F. Cotterill, then the Saturday night conference of candidates and party workers.
Rainier lodge and Myrtle lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood held a joint installation of officers at Rainier lodge hall 516 Spring street Thursday evening. After the ceremonies a banquet was served to 350 guests and dancing completed the program.
Felice De Riored Tony Kanstra and F Mandls were arrested on suspicion of plotting a Black Hand vendetta against Tony Sartore construction foreman for Seattle Electric Co. They were released yesterday with De Riored held on a 500 dollar bond to leave the city.
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Rumors from London claim Edna May Lewisohn has faded from the limelight after her sister Jane May denied plans for a return in a new musical comedy. Edna and her husband toured Egypt and Algeria and are staying at their villa before resuming travel to London.
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