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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
2
A crowded Meadows program yielded upsets and hot betting. Aunt Polly won the final race after favorites faltered, with De Grammont and Prestige among the day’s notable winners. Jockey threats with Lioyd Nichola stirred controversy as Refug ee backed two winners and Boo stirs crowd.
Seattle delivers decisive win as Coy dominates the mound and hitters. Bresino Downie support Seattle offense, while Good struggles with control as Tacoma misplays moves. Aberdeen blanks Vancouver 0 4.
A fragmented racing page lists two year old Selling stakes with prices and drivers, noting winner Ten Row outpaced rivals and Ornamental Princess with Brenton J. Durker listed for a show. American League notes and other sporting odds appear, alongside photography ads and plumbing ads.
Seattle rests from play as rumors swirl about lineups and prospects. Howell shines at short while Neuvette's status looms and Dug worries over injury. Don Walsh returns after a train wreck and La Gore adapts to Tacoma club life as Stub Spencer eyes Aberdeen.
London July 6 Miss Sutton reclaimed the tennis championship of England by defeating Mrs. Chambers then Mrs. Douglas. This marks Sutton second win and she hopes to win again before retirement.
Pittsburg July 6 Judge Ewing refuses new trial and imposes five to eight year sentences on Teller Thomas Harvey Hookkeeper George Halston Assistant Teller Charles Mentemer officers of National Bank of Allegheny and L 8 Cook for aiding T Lee Clark cashier in misapplying funds causing his death by his own action.
A mother bear in Utah tied up the Kemmerer division of the Union Pacific for hours by taking two operators hostage in their sleeping apartments. A delayed freight crew, aided by 300 Greek laborers, finally drove the bear away and traffic resumed after the disruption.
Brussels July reports arouse all classes over prospects of Leopold and Baroness Vaughn widow of a coal heaver becoming heir to the Belgium throne. A religious ceremony could seal the marriage and abdication may follow if Leopold opposes the plan.
The law firm of Pilea Parrell dissolves. Ben ator Piles soen able to devote time to practicing law. James B Howe becomes attorney for the Seattle Electric company with offices in the Pioneer. C J Perrell continues private practice in the Burke building for the progent.
Infernal device exploded at Consolidated mine No 17 in Collinsville killing several miners and fatally injuring others. cause remains a mystery as investigators probe the wholesale murder.
Alison Gardner warns Washington that Japan would seize the Philippines Guam Hawaii Alaska and threaten the Pacific if war breaks out. The piece notes dire gaps in U S naval readiness with ships dispersed to the Atlantic and only limited Pacific drydock capacity and coaling facilities.
Portland July 6 Barney Oldfield, in distress after arrest for fathering a banco auto race, tried to end his life by leaping from a hotel window. His wife restrained him as neighbors and attendants arrived. He had been drinking heavily since the arrest.
The British Alexandra beat Spirit by six feet in a 16 mile second heat at Puget Sound in 2 hours 9 minutes 30 seconds. Ted Newport steered Spirit, which had led at both turning points, before Alexandra surged ahead on the home stretch. The final heat is set for this afternoon.
Agents were notified that New York authorities disobey the new rate law reducing rates by 25 percent. The notice indicates a forthcoming legal battle. Koch joins Washington Fire Insurance Company as accountant amid these developments. Fleet of battleships at the Navy Yard referenced.
Property owners are urged to consider Northwestern Mutual Fire Insurance as a member of the National Association of Factory Mutuals for dwelling and brick manufacturing risks. For larger or out of state risks, coordination through the association offers similar rates. Mill Owners Sprinkler Company offers automatic sprinkler protection. Main Owners Sprinkler Company provides first class head sprinkler systems approved by the National Fire Underwriters. Phones Main 1458 and Independent 27.
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