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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
2
Seattle finally ends a long skid after ten tense innings. Oscar Jones shuts down the opponents with strong pitching while Seattle plates ten runs, Isabell delivering the key hit in the tenth to score Hull Cross and bring home Buill.
The building committee voted to let the contract for the new First Presbyterian church to be erected at Seventh Ave and Spring St. The structure will cost about $175,000 and is to be dedicated next May.
Deve Holly and Joe Gane sharpened their form two days before their match at Pleasant Beach. The previous Philadelphia bout ended with fierce exchanges and a near knockout for Holly. Betting favors Gane two to one though fans expect a whirlwind 20 round scrap with a large crowd planned at ringside.
The Jefferson and Humboldt are due in the afternoon from Skagway and Way Port. The Senator from Nome and 81 Michael is due tomorrow morning from Nome and Rio. Byron arrived this morning with delegates to the Pan American congress.
On July 28 the Eagles plan a grand excursion to Moclus on the ocean beach featuring a clam bake horse racing dancing baseball and other amusements. Single fare for the round trip tickets good return by July 20 inquire N P city ticket office corner Istay and Yesler way.
Conk Murphy of Tacoma writes to The Star promoting potato racing as brainy and healthy entertainment rivaling football and baseball. He imagines grandstands in potato patches, seed supply for a downtrodden public, and nationwide popularity with champions traveling the streets. He suggests Seattle Athletic Club adoption to spark a national craze.
A notice invites guests to a dance at Leschi Park featuring Wagner's orchestra on the finest Northwest hardwood floor. The event promises a refined evening but includes a caution to attendees to arrive aware and ready.
Rev J F Forrest DD a renowned preacher arrives in Beotland and will occupy the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow. He previously led a large Glasgow pastorate and chaired the Chautauqua project at Three Tree Point. A committee planned corporate incorporation and financing at a meeting yesterday and will reconvene Monday to finalize plans.
A local committee outlines plans to promote a Chautauqua program. The group seeks community support, funding steps, and dates for a scheduled event series.
Charles Halbert of the Northern hotel reports the theft of an over coat from the hotel last night.
Latta on July 20, 1906 reports fine weather and track conditions for a racing meeting. Judge Robert presides as Wd. Duke starts P758 FIRBT NACK four furlongs for maiden two year olds with $200 value. Belling entries for four year olds.
A concert by Wagner's orchestra will accompany a large dance at Leschi Park tonight. The event promises a premier Moor for dancing with strong world appeal.
Lawrence and Graham split riding honors with two winners each. Johnny Humphries, a known Pacific coast bookmaker, may retire after Meadows events. Arthur Hennett bought Belle Kinney with its colors and will race it. Mrs Henn bet $70 on Yeoman and The Mighty, cashing a three-horse parlay for $176. Jack McGovern from San Francisco visited for sport and will stay for the summer.
Fragmentary text lists names such as Gaston and Shetey with scattered terms. The line hints at a dated or archival record but lacks a coherent event or context to confirm a specific action or outcome. No clear entities beyond personal names emerge.
Spend the afternoon and evening dancing at Alki Point where you breathe the salt air from the sound. No other hall in or near Seattle holds Sunday dances. Take boat from Fiyer dock over.
The first dollar you deposit with the Security Savings and Safe Deposit Company at 113 Seneca will prove the best investment you ever made. The satisfaction of having ready money grows with your account and soon you will regularly add to your balance.
A garbled race report notes a crowd at a Meadows event with multiple horses and results. Logano led from 4 to 1 odds, winning by a length over Rousa, while Clanela and Buck followed for place. Other races mention Joyner Pay Me and The Mighty among finishers.
A fragment notes Ed White wearing gray suitings with road pattern designs. The piece hints at fit and appearance as he models the lines, reflecting a fashion moment.
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