Ringside Weighing Warred Upon Boxing Circles
Coast promoters press campaign against ringside weighing as a major nuisance in boxing. James Coffroth demands weigh in not less than two hours before fights, rejecting Moran Attell return unless condition met. The piece criticizes referees and recalls Nelson, Gans, Britt, and McGovern with sharp tone.
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United Press
San Francisco
Billy Rotan
Nolan
Joe Gans
Nelson
Attell
Moran
Tring
Ketchel Faces Sullivan in Likely Last Middleweight Bout
San Francisco January 18 Stanley Ketchel Michigan middleweight may end his Middleweight career when he fights Mike Twin Sullivan on February 22. Ketchel has gained weight rapidly since his California debut and could fail to make 154 pounds four hours before the bout.
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San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Mike
Thomas
Ketchel
Sullivan
Roller and Burns Set for Championship Title Fight
Dr. B F Roller meets Martin Burns at the Grand Opera House next Thursday with Beattie fans able to judge Roller’s chances. Roller trains under Joe Carroll and seeks title contention after a long handicap match with Gotch. Burns arrives Seattle soon, in strong condition, and could challenge for the championship if Roller wins.
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B. F. Roller
Martin (Farmer) Burns
Grand Opera House
Beattie
Roller
Gotch
Joe Carroll
America
Burns
Seattle
Fate of Vancouver Canucks in Northwest League debated
At a near term meeting the Northwest league circuit committee may decide Vancouver franchise future. Owners refuse another year, local syndicate failed, Bob Brown failed to buy, while managers want to keep Vancouver. If dropped Helena may enter. Portland Telegram hints at eight club league with Lucas as president.
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Vancouver
Bob Brown
B. C
Canucks
Helena
Portland Telegram
Coast
Lucas
Dogdale
Futurity Race Results and Placings in Five Thoroughbreds
Futurity course race results list Lord Fillgrane first with 104, Bopho more second, The third. Chitterlings second in three eighths mile, Time at 14 with Aliee Collins third. By erer dale wins mile and a half with Prince of Orange second and Te tanus third. Heatherscott wins three quarters mile ahead of Catherine F and Billy Myer. Arcourt wins mile and a sixteenth with Henvolo second and Fury third. Cloyne wins mile and 20 yards with Sidney F and Miss Officious following.
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Or Muse
Miller
Lord Fillgrane
Bophomore
Beeville
Aliee Collins
Byre@erdale
Davis
Prince of Orange
Tetanus
Thame
Heatherscott
Hayes
Catherine F
Billy Myer
Arcourt
Fisher
Henvolo
Fury
Cloyne
Walsh
Sidney F
Miss Officious
Thoroughbred race card results at track meet
First race over one eighth mile saw Lady Kitty defeat El Bernardo with Knapp aboard as favorite. Time 10.5 seconds. Second race three eighths went to Madeline Musgrave ridden by Musgrave at 3 to 1. Mattie Russell was runner up. Time 13.5 seconds. Third race five eighths won by Golden Rule with Knapp aboard at 9 to 2. Slippery placed second. Time 1:00.5. Fourth race mile and an eighth D relimence won by Relimence with Martin up. Avontellua second. Time 1:00.6. Fifth race three quarters went to Sly Hen with Grand steering. Alice Carey runner-up. Time 1:14. Sixth race three quarters won by Ronton with Marty aboard. Sus erain second. Time 1:14.
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Tveeighths
Diamond
Knapp
Lady Kitty
el Bernardo
Madeline Musgrave
Musgrave
Mattie Russell
Bold
Eeighths
Golden Rule
Slippery
Daisy Frost
Relimence
Martin
Avontellua
Meddling Frost
Sly Hen
Grand
Alice Carey
Teacress
Ronton
Marty
Suserain
Dr. Simrall
Not After Sullivan Sequel Denies Multnomah Club Involvement
Directors of the Multnomah club deny Spokane claims that M A A C sought to acquire boxer Gene Sullivan. Spokane Athletic club manager Edgar Prank, who runs wrestling and boxing events at Multnomah, says the club bears no responsibility for Sullivan appearing in Portland.
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Multnomah
Spokane
Gene Sullivan
Spokane Athletic Club
Edgar Prank
Sullivan
Portland
Basketball Tonight at Armory Lincoln and Washington Meet
Tonight the Lincoln and Washington high school girls basketball teams clash in a doubleheader at the armory. It marks a rare interscholastic contest after years, with Washington lining up as announced and Lincoln presenting first and second squads led by Fraser Deutenhofer Bargar Kingston Ellis and Hargar Peattie Clancy Carlsson Walker among others.
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Lincoln
Washington
The
Armory
Washington High
Star
M. Fraser
H Deutenhofer
M. Bargar
G. Kingston
Auburn Wins Debating Match in Interscholastic Contest
In an interscholastic debate, Auburn high school defeated Whitworth college Tacoma by unanimous judge decision. Lydia Neufang argued for Auburn and Avis Dysart for Whitworth before about 1000 spectators. Auburn claimed a 1907 state championship. Laula Heddeon, Palmer cut-off foreman, was assaulted yesterday by two men who robbed him of $1.50.
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Star Species Service
Awatnn
Faeh
Auburn High School
Whitworth College
Tacoma
Auburn
Lydia Neufang
Misa Avis Dysart
Whitworth
Laula Heddeon
Palmer
Lecturer to address Rainier hall crowd on Church and State
Dr William Kelly, lecturer, will speak to a socialist audience tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in Rainier hall located at 1420 Secondary. The topic is Church and State.
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William Kelly
Rainier Hall
Whitman College invites rivals to Walla Walla meeting
Whitman College calls for a joint meeting with the University of Washington the University of Oregon Idaho State College and Oregon Agricultural College in Walla Walla on February 7 and 8 to discuss the college center matter.
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Taeved
Universities of Washington
Oregon and Idaho
Washington State College
Oregon Agricultural College
Whitman College
Walla Walla
Roche Irish champion mauler of faces backed by Croker
Seattle Star exclusive reports Dick Croker backs Jem Roche, the Irish heavyweight contender, for a Dublin bout in March with Burns and Palmer circulating as possible opponents. Croker asserts Roche can endure punishment and criticizes English fighters, while Burns doubts remain about Jeffries Johnson rumors.
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Dick Croker
Jem Roche
Mauler
Seattle Star
London
Hodh" Croker
J Roche
Tommy Murne
Burns
Jack Palmer
Roghe
Palmer
Croker
Mesuma
Dublin
Roche
Tower of London
Moir
Cribiams
Two English Jewel Thieves Nabbed In Merced Extradition Pending
In Cal Jan 18 two English suspects accused of stealing 700000 dollars in jewels are arrested in Merced after a five year chase. Scotland Yard detectives captured them at a Merced saloon. The men, unnamed, will not resist extradition and will return to England.
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Cal
Jp Chase
Scotland Yards
London
Scotland Yard
Merced
Canadian Bank Quits Business
The Sovereign Bank of Canada has gone into liquidation and the Bankers' Association assumed its assets this morning. The bank operated 76 branches across Ontario Quebec the Northwest and the Maritime provinces. Arrangements completed at a meeting last night will have all branches taken over by other banks in the association and business will continue as usual. Depositors will lose nothing.
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United Press
Toro
Sovereign Bank of Canada
Bankers’ Association
Ontario
Quebec
Northwest
Maritime Provinces
Camps to Open Early After Short Log Supply
Loggers expect log camps to resume operations much earlier this spring due to a shortened log supply. Washington Logging and Brokerage manager Hiake says supplies will not last more than 60 days, signaling an accelerated start to camp season.
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Hiake
Washington Logging & Brokerage Company
Jewelry Heist At Ballard Hits $500 In Loot
Burglars pried off a front window at Sumariidason street Ballard Thursday night stealing about $500 in jewelry. The theft wasn’t found until Friday morning and police withhold information to aid in the investigation.
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Bul Lars
Ballard
Sumariidason
W. Statyst
Expert burglar robs Mrs Palmer at Cherry Street
A fast expert burglar entered the residence of Mrs. O. H. Palmer on Cherry Street last night and escaped with jewelry after a half hour search of the house.
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O. H. Palmer
Cherry
Seminary Debating Team Edges Washington High
In Snohomish on January 18, the Beattie Seminary debating team defeated Washington High School by a 2 to 1 decision before about 250 spectators. The debate focused on the adoption of the Initiative and Referendum measure associated with Oregon coast Chehalis wine.
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Beattie Seminary
Washington High School
Oregon Coast
University of Puget Sound Debaters Beat Olympic High
In Tacoma last night the University of Puget Sound debating team defeated the Olympic high school team 2 to 1. The Tacoma contest showcased a lively clash between local institutions and highlighted strong critical argument.
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Tacoma
University of Puget Sound
Olympic High School
Fire Marshal Kellogg Reports City Fire Safety Progress
Fire Marshal Kel logg reports from his annual inspection year noting 2 164 buildings inspected 1 064 notices served 844 nuisances abated and 144 defective chimneys and pipes repaired. He credits improved fire escapes in new buildings for the positive showing.
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Kellogg
Cherry Street church to hold meeting on Monday
The Brotherhood of the Cherry Street Presbyterian church schedules its regular meeting on Monday to discuss the municipal election and related candidates. Invitees include various candidates likely to attend the AP event.
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Brotherhood of the
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
le AP
Shipping News and Vancouver Island Wrecks Update
Wreckage of the Hartfield washed ashore. search by US revenue cutters Thelle and Perry ends with orders to return to Seattle. Canadian relief awaits Canadian government response. Yukon steamers planned. NT&T to operate five vessels. ship owners and longshoremen discuss wages. Hee begins Jehwen line service to Mexico and Central America. Umatilla sails to San Francisco on Pacific Coast Steamship Co. business.
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Hartfield
Vancouver
Thelle
Perry
Seattle
UU. S
T Toulars
Yukon
Chicago
J. C. Ford
San Francisco
Umatilla
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Hee
Jehwen Line
Veasel
Coal Companies Given More Time
Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte announced that until the Supreme Court rules on the Hepburn law provision requiring railroads to dispose of coal mine holdings the federal government will suspend prosecutions for noncompliance. Action will be taken after May 1 to promptly resolve the issue.
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Washington
Charles J. Bonaparte
Supreme Court of the United States
Charges Against Bankers In Idaho Fraud Suit
H L Day, named among four men charged with fraud in a Boise mining claim suit, is a director of Spokane’s Fidelity National Bank and president of Boise city Day-Laekwits Lumber Co. He is also a major holder in the Hercules mine at Burke Idaho.
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United Press
H. L. Day
Boise
Fidelity National Bank of
Spokane
Day-Laekwits Lumber Company
Hercules
Burke
Idaho
Roosevelt to be petitioned for clemency in Linemen cases
ANACONDA Jan 18 President Roosevelt will be petitioned by city labor bodies to pardon Leahan and Plunkett two linemen imprisoned for violating an injunction granted to the Rocky Mountain Bell TelephoneCompany protecting nonunion employees from union interference.
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Anaconda
Roosevelt
Leahan and
Plunkett
Rocky Mountain Hell Telephone Company
Coulon Dominates Murphy in Bantam Ten-Round Battle
In Chicago on January 18, Coulon outpointed Kid Murphy of Philadelphia in a sharp ten round bantam bout at Peoria. Murphy struggled to land while Coulon controlled every round with quick counters and steady pressure. The bout showcased Coulon’s decisive defense and Murphy’s elusive speed but yielded no upset.
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Genttie Gtar
Chicago
Hutc
Kid Murphy
Phi Tithe
Peoria
Coulon
Murphy
Coulen
Information charges C M Sch with larceny from Pioneer Insurance
An information accuses C M Sch of larceny by appropriation of funds from Pioneer Insurance. The charges allege misappropriation of company money by the named individual.
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C. M. Sch
Pioneer Insurance
Builders Seek Men Amid Strike Calls In BC Papers
Labor Temple officials report advertisements in British Columbia papers seeking men to replace striking workers despite Builders Exchange claims against outside help. A Vancouver clipping is cited as evidence of recruitment efforts during the dispute.
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Labor Temple
Builders Exchange
British Columbia
Vancouver
Hearing on receiver for Seattle bank continues in Montana
The hearing on the application for a receiver of the Savings Bank suspended in February resumed in Montana. General Albert J. Galen and Judge George Bow continued the hearing, with Tim another party present, regarding the bank matters and the Tea Exchange Bank inquiry.
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Nex
Butte
Mont
Eral Albert J. Galen
Timothy
George M
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