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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1909
Page
5
The article previews a boxing era clash with Ketchel and Papke, noting past battles and fierce rivalry. Ketchel's record includes a string of knockouts and a world title defense, while Papke seeks victory to cement his standing. The piece highlights high stakes and anticipated intensity of their fourth meeting.
In Cleveland a game featuring Ratte Maltin, Bchasietymoat and Easterly unfolded with limited readable details. The fragment hints at a notable matchup or pitching performance but lacks full context or results.
The Pacific States men's tennis tournament opened with matches delivering surprises as Browne and Siesabaugh defeated Woodbury and Cowston 0 7 0 4. Bell and Bunday beat Bacon and Young 6 4 4 4. Freeman and Holmes edged Wayne and Vartal 6 2 6 3 1 4. Braley and Duncan beat Noble and Dawson 6 3 6 4 6 1.
London reports Lipton may renew challenge for the America’s Cup if the New York Yacht Club concedes a larger chair. H Westwood says Lipton will test concessions that would let a lighter craft compete while surviving the voyage to American waters.
The fragment lists The Oriental Pool Rooms and mentions table counts and sole tables, but reader cannot determine a full event or clear actions. No names, dates, or organizations beyond the venue appear in readable form.
Harvard and Yale elected new captains after yesterday’s rowing meet on the Thames. Jesse Edwin Ward of Harvard and Ruthven Adrian Woodell of Yale will lead their crews in the 1910 season. Ward is 20, Denver-born, 6 feet 2 inches, 176 pounds. Woodell is 21, Poughkeepsie native, 6 feet 4 inches, 172 pounds. weeks appointment noted for Milwaukee division freight and passenger agent post with Seattle HQ.
The text recalls a playful baseball day with Wright questioned, Hasty and Terry Woodnesday noted, Maggie’s bat delivering a fifth inning beauty, Doda homering on a warm welcome, and Prink with Magee driving the mood as lively hits and beanball chatter fill the scene. The Indians supposedly had the lead before the chatter and antics swelled the day.
A fragmented ad lists Mr. Bloyale items with price notes $35 and $28 for a racer coaster brake bicycle. It mentions a savings claim of $7 on a comparable value and references road use and durability themes in a hurried catalog-like snippet.
Brandenburg the novelist tied to the Cleveland case was taken to St Louis to stand trial on a kidnaping charge. The defendant is linked to James Sheppard Cabanne II and the boy’s mother, Brandenburg’s ex-wife. Also mentions evangelists John A. Davie and Fred A. Milla planning whirlwind meetings on the boardwalk Pay Streak tonight.
The first motor boat regatta for the AY P opened with four entries: the Pacer Beattles prize boat owned by Eddie Rowach the Star theatre balladter the Wolf II capt Wolff of Portland and the Lewaunes and the Seattle Spirit. The 30 mile course runs three laps Union bay to Lashet point and back. Races continue next week with two more heats on Monday and Tuesday.
Twenty members of the Japanese parliament were found guilty of bribery in Tokyo on July 3 and sentenced to three to eight months in prison. Each will also pay a fine proportional to the bribe money received, tied to the recent sugar scandals revelation.
The Star Carrier Hite Loui Roche died following a premature toy incident. His funeral featured an immense floral star and personal memories from friends and family. Roche was remembered as a bright lad who valued duty and kindness to others, with the circulation department honoring him through a floral tribute.
A man identified as Arthur Stephene was captured after a pursuit involving forged checks. He attempted to cash a fake William Clausen signature at Sullivan's Malonn then fled toward Thirday and Union, where quick actions by staff led to his arrest and delivery to authorities.
George W. Parkins of New York leading a nine member party of J. I. Morgan interests arrived this morning and checked into the Perry hotel. The visitors, weary from travel, declined interviews but expressed strong interest in the Alaska expedition tied to the copper interests and railroad access. The group includes Mrs Parkins and several New York and Cleveland associates and plans to sail for Alaska once the Yucatan's refitting is completed.
The bodies of John W Christie his wife his daughter Mildred and Michael Ryan were found near Rudolph eight miles from here to day. Hobos are suspected of having committed the murders.
Orville Nash aged 16 dies at home after being pinned beneath an overturned wagon and lumber load on a steep hill. His mother witnessed the accident and was injured fleeing to aid. Survived by his father, mother, two brothers and a sister.
Davie and Mills, evangelists, will lead a street parade in downtown after the service. The march begins at 9:30 p.m. from Fourth Ave and Senecast with church members from across the city invited to participate.
Mat Meskell sues schooner Bnow and Hurgens captain for $1000 in federal court alleging neglect during a medical emergency appendicitis causing extended Seattle hospital confinement. The incident occurred while the vessel was near Port Townsend. Taft dedicates monument to Benjamin Franklin Stephenson founder of the Grand Army of the Republic in Washington.
A. A. Dennison editor in chief of the Oakland Enquirer and his family visit Seattle during the exposition. He states that hotel and rooming house rates are reasonable even in dull times and denies rumors of exorbitant prices. Dennison has served the paper for 22 years in various roles.
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