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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions misleading phrases and names with no coherent event. No identifiable persons, places, dates, or organizations present to anchor a factual summary.
Union Savings & Trust Co advertises a single admission event on June 1 featuring a stereopticon and reproduction of a world naval battle. Thirty projectors fire shots at model vessels as torpedo boats perform demonstrations. Reserved seats available. price listed as 100.
The steamer Perdita departs from the foot of Madison Street in Galbraith at 7 a.m. on Mondays and 7:30 a.m. on the same day each week.
The Meadows grandstand hosted a sunlit ladies day as betting surged and three favored horses won. Jockey Collis faced a tough charge for alleged brutality after severely striking Jim Roseman in a hurdle, while Col Smith fell during the second obstacle. Fortunes shifted with The Pride, Jim Boreman, and Montana Peerless winning respective races.
Society at Ascot witnessed the opening day as the Ascot stakes offered 26 sovereigns each with 2060 added for a handicap run over two miles. Twenty two horses competed and Merry Andrew won followed by Pure Gold in second and Pradelia in third.
In a disrupted sports note, a game series between Geattle and Los Angeles faces uncertain status as play resumes amid unclear scheduling and competing reports from the two sides.
Los Angeles fans will get a chance to see Chase, the much discussed first baseman. Renowned as one of the era's top fielders and sluggers, he draws attention as a standout talent for the team.
N Y Giants star Roger Preenahan, hailed as the most versatile player in the National League, has evolved from a mediocre pitcher to a multi position standout. The Toledo native, married with a high salary, excels at defense and base running and is set to remain a top figure for years.
William Brockhoff will captEin Sedro-Woolley in the Puget Sound League pennant race this year. He travels to Seattle to scout for players and expects to add fine amateurs. Brockhoff previously played with the Butte professionals last season.
The Beattie high school hosts its nineteenth commencement exercises Thursday afternoon with a detailed program promised as very interesting.
Umpire Jones of the Pacific National League was arrested in Salt Lake City on a charge of disturbing the peace a warrant issued by RL Thompson. He was released from custody and will miss the opening Boise game due to the arrest and subsequent delay.
Ban Pranciaco announces that June Jim Jeffries must fight Jack Munroe on June 30 or forfeit $2,000. Yosemite Club management says no further postponement will be allowed.
Detroit beats Washing Batteries 6 to 4 as Bernhard Abbott and teammates deliver solid hitting. At New York Nework routs Bt Louie 6 to 1 led by Nichols and adie. Philadelphia meets Boston 6 to 0 with Mitchett and ilpyn in pitching. Brooklyn triumphs over Cincinnati Debby lyn 4 behind Kellum Pats. Philadelphia on Pitter loses 0 to 6. Union members plan annual outing on Sunday December 1 at the beach with steamers departing Pier 2 after 9 o clock.
Six year old John Clyde of near Alkipotet barely escaped drowning when a canoe drifted from the shore during a post nine o clock incident. A Newfoundland named Prince swam to the boy and assisted in his rescue as the craft was carried seaward by tide and wind.
A boat capsized and a boy in a sailor jacket fell in. The dog reached him within feet and grabbed the collar, guiding the boy to shore as a crowd gathered. The boy swallowed salt water but suffered no serious injuries.
The body of 18 year old George Marah son of Rev G M Marah was found in Lake Union near the portage canal outlet. He had disappeared eight days earlier while fishing. Roy Cox located the body wedged between logs in a boom. Funeral services were held at Ballard this afternoon.
The board of education approved contracts for supplies and texts for primary, grammar, and high school levels. Firms include Lowman & Hanford Hook and Stationery Co with various text books and supplies, Pacific Micro Material Co, and Chapman Ara Co among others. Superintendent Cooper granted a leave of absence to attend the National Education association meeting in St Louis in June.
A class of nine young women who completed Seattle General hospital's three year nursing course received diplomas at First Methodist church last night. The ceremony featured diploma presentations by Rev. Fletcher Wharton and T. B. Lippy.
F A Gullerge of Verbena Alabama writes about a chronic ailment described as piles with 24 tumors. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for relief, noting it also helps burns and various pains. Sold at G O Guy Inc Second Avenue and Vester store.
A dealer touts the Kimball Piano as musically durable with unmatched case work and a lower price for its grade. The ad invites customers to view a large stock, and also highlights the Bimplex Piano Player and the Columbia Graphophone department for entertainment.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It offers a free sample bottle by mail and urges readers to mention Seattle Daily Star while detailing symptoms and the product s availability in fifty cent and one dollar sizes.
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