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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1908

Page

2

Lucky Baldwins Life Dream Realized At Santa Anita Track

Star Special Service reports Santa Anita race track has become a coast sensation with Baldwin in the judges stand savoring the moment. BK J Baldwin famed owner sits amid the race fervor as the new California track pushes toward world prominence. Arcadia holdout Baldwin, a staple of West racing for years, now sees his model establishment take shape with partners providing funds. His history with famed thoroughbreds including Emperor of Norfolk and Crusades anchors the feature.

Lucky Baldwin Santa Anita Star Special Service Los Angeles Pacific Coast BK. J Lucky) Baldwin Aynonyimous Haldwin United States Lucky Barney Schreiber Geo. Rose Santa Aanita Arcadia California Baldwin Norfolk

Coast Champ Ready Coast Champ Ready

Coast Champ Ready wins a mile event with Canardo second and Paul Clifford third in 1 16 14. Madeline Musgrave captures a 440 yard race with Hampana second and Annie Wells third in 42. Fourth race sees Libhelin prevail with Inspector Bird second and Albion H third in 1 05 34.

Encamado Harty Fon Canardo Paul Clifford Madeline’ Musgrave Musgrave Hampana Annie Wells Libhelin Lingan Inspector Bird Albion H Archibald Cal White Eround

Yesterday's Races Report From Local Track Card

First race at a mile saw Emily M. 99 (Gilbert) take the win at 2 to 1 with Bistros 112 second and Jota M 109 third. Time 1:17 4-5. A Street Ginger 142 won the second, Minnie Bright 108 second, time 37 4-5. Third race unfinished due to garbled data. Fourth race at 1 1/4 miles Graphite 109 (C Miller) won at 3 to 1, Gromobel 169 second, Byronerdale 114 third. Time 2:14 24. Fifth race at 1 1/16 miles Goloman 1 (Charbonneau) 10 1 won, Excitement 111 second, second 114 third. Time 1:55 1 4. Sixth race at 11 6/16 miles Old Settler 87 (Forehand) to 1 won Ormausz 109, Reene W 85 third. Time 1:1

Emily M Gilbert Bistros Jota M A Street Ginger Minnie Bright C Miller Gromobel Byronerdale Goloman Excitement Old Settler Ormausz Oe Reene W

Mainsprings 50c Fine Engraving Watch Repair

Glover offers repair and engraving services at 50 cents for mainsprings. Located at 607 Johnston Building.

Glover Johnston

Carroll Seeks Stay in Seattle and Seed for Matches

Joe Carroll who trained Dr Rolter for major Seattle wrestling matches leaves today for the cast. He may return to work with Rolter for a bout with Gotch, with Farmer Burns possibly conditioning Ratler. Carroll praises Seattle saying he would like to stay and notes local critics.

Joe Carroll Seattle Roller Gotch Carroll Farmer” Burns Ratler

Split over basketball between Tacoma and Bellingham YMCA

Tacoma YMCA announces break in athletic relations with Bellingham YMCA after Saturday night game. Harry Booth, Tacoma YMCA physical director, told Bellingham’s athletic director that Tacoma will not meet Bellingham again unless other Bellingham representatives join. If Bellingham stays in the Northwestern league, Tacoma will forfeit the next game.

United Press Tacoma Bellingham Y. M. C A Tacoma Association Bellingham Harry Booth Tacoma Y. M. C. A Iellingham Bellingham Tn Rowdies Bellingham Association

Nome Team Competes In Weekend Basketball Action

Nome Arctic Brotherhood lost to Liverty 28 to 34 in Lee Summit Missouri on January 28. The Nome Jade defeated Lee Bunmiltt 79 to 41 in a later game. The hall was slick resembling an ice rink as the Northern players mishandled the ball.

Splan to Ship Two Trotters for European Meets

John Splan the Grand Circuiz driver will ship two trotters Lotto and Codere to European meets this summer with plans to send them to Vienna next week. The piece notes European racing prospects and mentions related billiards and athletics events with various figures and results.

John Splan Lotto Codere Europe Vienna

Ambitious Walker Sets Out to Tackle 3400 Mile Hike

Wilson, 19, of Rochester begins a cross country trek from New York to Tacoma Washington to beat a record and win a wager. He plans to pass through Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Chicago Omaha and Denver and to fund the journey with two stakes.

Star New York Rinaldo Alex Wilson Tacoma Wash Weston Chicago Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Omaha Denver Rochester

Bandit on Trial for Murder in Montana

The trial of James Calvin Lower for the murder of Frank Clow, an engineer for the North Coast Limited, began in Boulder Montana before Judge Calway. Clow was shot during a Welch's Spar hold up east of Hutte on May 7, 1907, as the train he served was attacked.

Boulder Mont James Calvin Lower Frank Clow North Coast Limited Welch's Spar Hutte District Court Calway

Wife of Mount Vernon trader dies suddenly

Mount Vernon reports the death of the wife of H. J. Foster manager of the Mount Vernon Trading Union. She died of heart disease in a sudden collapse shortly after a brief period of marriage.

Mount Vernon H. J. Foster

Bank proprietors arraigned on larceny charges in Mount Vernon

A. J. Schaffer and Jacob Veargblood, proprietors of the Hiantisten Bank in Skagit County, closed since November, were arraigned in the Mount Vernon Superior Court on charges of larceny by embezzlement and receipt of deposits after closure.

United Press Bellingham A. J. Schaffer Jacob Veargblood Hiantisten Skagit County Weer Mount Verson Entbez

Defense appropriation figures listed in Senate proposal

United Press reports a Senate proposal detailing defense funding totaling millions. Highlights include 5 478 751 for barracks and staffing increases 710 200 for additional attention 45 505 for guns carriages and related equipment 4500000 for fire control installations 369 for power phiste and proposed batteries 6214788 for submarine mines construction 13806 for submarine mine material 18150 for searchlights for guns and related mines 394 000.

United Press Washington Jan Senator One

New Hornless Talking Machine At Pioneer Piano House

The Victor Company unveils a hornless talking machine on display at Pioneer Piano House. The mahogany cabinet device, weighing three pounds, hides a turntable and 150 records, offering pure voice reproduction with reduced background noise. D. & Johnston Co. plans a public recital to demonstrate the instrument’s tone and clarity.

Pioneer Piano House Victor Company D. & Johnston Co Weeat Ther Recital

Swallows Teeth Dies Bridge Collapse Verdict

In Balanas California on January 28 a coroner's jury ruled death from fatal injuries sustained at a railroad bridge collapse last Sunday. The jury returned a verdict attributing the fatality to the bridge accident and the ensuing injuries.

Balanas Cal

Missouri appoints Crumbaugh to Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition

Governor Folk of Missouri appoints J. K. E. Crumbaugh of Columbia as commissioner for Missouri to the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. Crumbaugh reports Missouri will have a fine state building on the fair grounds.

Folk Missouri J. KE. Craumbaugh Columbia Crumbaugh Fair

Eerie Scraps Prompt Curious Question About Steers

A vague fragment asks if a steer shows unusual behavior or readiness. The unreadable text provides no clear names dates or places, leaving interpretation to context.

Supreme Court hears cases from Pacific Northwest counties

The Supreme Court at Olympia on January 28 took under advisement several cases from Snohomish Skagit and Whatcom counties. Calendar items include Calvin Thomas versus Frank P Brewer sheriff A J Larson et al versus Sedro Woolley and several others involving state ex rel Atkinson etc.

Olympia Soohomish Skagit Whatcom Supreme Court Calvin Thomas Frank P. Brewer A. J. Larson City of

Underwriter Thomwell Ends His Life in Club Room

Col L L Thomwell a famed Coast underwriter shot himself in his room at the Bikes club. He died from a heart wound and is survived by a widow and three children.

Oakland L. L. Thomwell Rome Bikes’ Club

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