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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
2
Stanley Robinson of the St. Louis Cardinals criticizes mechanical play and explains a costly late season loss to New York. He emphasizes keeping wits about players and recalls a game where a slugger bungled at first, prompting a team-wide rebuke of hard luck as excuses.
The piece relays two yarns about Tom Sharkey told by Tim Mellrath and Eddie Graney. Graney recounts a Christmas turkey weighing joke showing Sharkey’s suspicion of shoddy scales. McGrath adds a lobster story where a missing claw leads to a humorous quarrel over liveliness of the catch.
George A Barton reports on a bag puncher of the West in this third segment detailing his skill, style, and notable bouts. The piece emphasizes technique and regional boxing culture.
A practitioner blocks a rebound with the right fist. The arm remains bent while delivering a straight jolt. As the bag rebounds the defender stops it with a controlled motion.
Property owners and residents plan to address sidewalk maintenance, seeking funding and responsibility measures to curb uneven pavement hazards. City officials weigh enforcement options and possible shared-cost programs to restore safe walkways.
Chief Wappenstein announced promotions for Patrolmen J. King Frank Uryant and Swan Hadreen after passing the sergeant examinations. The council ordinance enacted Monday night makes them eligible for immediate promotion.
In a vivid morning scene locals complain of frozen pipes and water woes. Plumbers ahead of thaw revel in the chaos joking about the mess as ice seals leaks and basements threaten to flood while boilers heat rooms.
A Seattle Sear Special Service report outlines how Japanese influence grows in Hawaii. It notes birth registration at Honolulu for all Japanese children, dual schooling, and constant military indoctrination in Japanese schools, with the empire shaping labor and industry across the islands.
In San Francisco the judge frees 33 violators of a stepping on car ordin ance after criticizing the street railway companies for insufficient service and cars. Police had arrested riders for nickel collection on steps but the judge released them with no fines. Also noted is Seattle’s Washington State Mining Association hosting its first annual banquet at the Commercial Club tonight.
Milkmen brought ice cold dairy to customers but the morning gale froze milk and cream solid. By breakfast the milk and cream could not be cut with a knife, denying many coffee and mush meals the usual cream and milk.
An advertisement from Dr Clarke Co of Seattle Washington claims a permanent cure for rupture without surgery or pain. The offer promises no work disruption, free consultation, flexible hours from morning to evening, and references to cured prominent business men. Patients are urged to call or write for proof and are told fees will be paid after cure.
Yesterday’s racing card lists multiple races with winners and times. Dee Ohama’s 112 rated horse won the first race with Royal White second and Dotterell third. subsequent races feature Al Lindley, M. A. Powell, Prooligan, Hand Maiden, Temacco, Huapala, Magazine, Markle Mayer, Arimeo, Page 107, Pimkim, and Gold Heather among others with varying odds and finishing times.
G. O. Guy South of Yealer announces a three story apartment building to house 30 two and three room units. The structure will be situated on Washington street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Avenues and feature modern amenities throughout.
Fort Lawton had no water Monday night and Army engineers spent hours Tuesday morning thawing the lines.
The cold spell cripples market activity as gardeners refrain from selling and commission houses await expected vegetables from Bockane. The steamer City of Pueblo arrived from San Francisco with perishables but much of the cargo was frozen en route.
Readers are urged to study mining investments as the copper industry offers large potential returns and suggests a position with future value. The piece emphasizes the profit of successful mining companies and invites investigation into a lucrative opportunity.
A bold plea urges readers to act now and profit from a potential opportunity. Delays are warned as dangerous while a prospectus is offered to be sent upon request, directing citizens to seize the chance rather than let another benefit pass them by.
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