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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1905

Page

7

Nelson Defeats Corbett in Ninth Round Btlling Style

Francisco March 1 report says Nelson of Chicago defeated Yours Corbett of Denver in the ninth round by a right jaw swing after Corbett tied up in the later rounds. Corbett finished by sponge. Nelson seeks another fight with Jimmy Britt as betting favored Nelson at 10 to 8. Two six round preliminaries preceded the bout.

Corbett Denver Nelson Jimmy Freet Cor Neleon Jordan Ee. Hanlon Jimmy Britt Britt

Nelson Dominates Bout Amid Rough Fighting

Nelson controlled most of the fight as spectators bet on rounds that never came. He moved smoothly, kept Denver on the ropes, and appeared in command during the eighth round amid claims of a foul. The chaotic scene reflected a bout where Nelson showed ring craft and composure.

Mil! Fm Nelson Denver

Businesses Protest Blocked Sidewalk on Second Avenue

The business houses on Second avenue between James and Cherry streets oppose the sidewalk blockage caused by contractors on the Alaska building. A store owner says the blockade cost him hundreds of dollars in trade. City officials have not resolved the complaint.

Second Avenue James Cherry Streets Alaska

Independent refinery to be built in Niotazo under new Kansas laws

A plan to construct an independent oil refinery at Niotazo within 60 days with a capacity of 1000 barrels a week is announced. The output will be sold under contract with robbers competing against the Standard Oil company in the south, as reported in the clipping.

Independent Oil Kansas Niotazo Standard Oil Company

May End the War Says Bank of Japan Official

K Takahashi vice governor of the Bank of Japan arrived in Victoria aboard the Empresa en route to England. He declined to discuss his mission but predicted a decisive upcoming clash between Russia and Japan that could end the war. Also aboard was Lt Kouratchkin, a Russian officer from the Retvizan.

Victoria B. C K. Takahashi Bank of Japan Empresa England Russia Kouratchkin

Calif. Boxing Ban Looms As Ralston Bill Moves

San Francisco report notes a potential end to major boxing events in the United States if the Ralston bill becomes law. The measure would ban all boxing contests in California, aligning the state with others that prohibit prizefighting.

San Francisco Battling Nelson Young Corbett United States California

Hold Up Fails As Two Robbers Fire On Victims

An attempted robbery in the city failed when two highwaymen fired on T. H. Evans and M. A. Rosenfeld as they walked to visit R. Evans. The pair fled after Evans fell, leaving about 70 dollars. Neighbors armed themselves. suspects not described. Also noted, the Senate passed the House bill revising the tariff for the Philippines.

Evans Rosenfeld R. Evans Eighty Fifth Street Green Lake Washington, D. C Senate House Philippines

Senate approves radical railroad commission bill in landmark vote

The Washington Senate passed the railroad commission bill 36 to 4 with Clapp Hemrich Kinnear and Rands voting no. Absent were Vanter Gunn. Senator Link Davin opposed but supported the measure. A caucus of commission supporters and lumbermen set the stage for the deal on who leads the commission. The plan names Harry Fairchild F D Houstis and T D Rockwell with Dickson as secretary. A separate note reports a mob pursuit ending in a man’s suicide in a woodshed.

Olympia Senate Radical Railroad Commission Clapp Hemrich Kinnear Rands St. van de Vanter Gunn Link Davin Pierce County Commission Kingear Heinrich Anti-Railroad Commission Boone Condon Ruth House Commission Baker Star Harry Fairchild Bellingham F. D. Houstis T. D. Rockwell Spokane Dickson

Vote on Commission Bill Passes with 34 to 4

The roll call shows 34 ayes led by Baker Boone Bratt Bronson Brown Condon Christian Davie Bartes Graves Hammer Henry Hunter Hut son Kennedy Le Crone Moore O Donnell Palmer Pauly Pogue Potts Rasher Reed Russell Ruth J J Smith S F Smith Stansell Stewart Sumner Tucker Vanes Watson Welsh Wilson against 4 nays Clapp Heinrich Kinn ear Rands.

Baker Boone Bratt Bronson Brown Condon Christian Davie Bartes Graves Hammer Henry Hunter Hutson Kennedy le Crone Moore O'Donnell Palmer Pauly Pogue Potts Rasher Reed Russell Ruth J. J. Smith S. F. Smith Stansell Stewart Sumner Tucker Vanes Watson Welsh Wilson Clapp Heinrich Kinnear Rands

Cheney Father? Toledo City Adverts Catarrh Cure Ad

Fragmentary ad copy from Toledo notices mentions Cheney and a Catarrh Cure claiming internal blood and mucous surface action. Text is garbled with partial product and company names, lacking clear dates or patient details.

Ohio Toledo Lucas Ren Frank Cheney Henry Roiedo Gaia

Laundry driver shoots rivals in Portland dispute

In a dispute over unaccounted collections, 8 J. Donohue, a laundry driver, shot Alexander Orth and fired at J. C. Heisel Brock, his employers, in Portland. The article notes the incident as a murder attempt and injures.

Portland Ore J. Donohue Alexander Orth J. C. Heiselbrock

Looters Catch Frieco Express Carried Out Masked Robbery

Three masked bandits halted the Frieco express eight miles south of Mammoth Springs Arkansas early today and forced the messenger to open the safe. They seized the contents and fled. value of the loot is unknown.

Mpmphis Tenn Frieco Express Mammoth Springs Ark

Senate Roast Criticizes Inattentive Body Over School Law

Olympia March 1 Lieutenant Governor Coon lambasts the senate for inattention to business and forces delinquent members to vote. He condemns the banks and banking committee for failing to report Falconer bill to curb Lord’s monopoly on public funds. Senator Clapp fights to press reporting amid Lord’s influence.

Olympia Coon Senate Minard House Lord Committee On Banks and Banking Falconer Clapp Ben

Senate Advances River and Harbor Bill With Additions

This afternoon the senate approved the river and harbor bill adding 4 million dollars to the existing 30 million. The measure already passed the house and now moves to the president for signing.

Washington, D. C Senate House

Siege of Fort Frayne at Grand and Parassal at Seattle

The Siege of Fort Frayne leads the Grand program with a Signal Corps company from the National Guard providing the talent. A battle scene is highlighted as a main attraction. Parallal at Seattle stars Charlotte Deane as Kundry and James Keane in the title role. the piece draws well.

Fort Frayne Company A Signal Corps Seattle Kundry i Charlotte Deane James Keane

Braume Brandt stage play Lover's Lane at Third Avenue

Laur ie Brandt stars as Mina Simplicity in Lover's Lane at Third Avenue Theatre with solid support. The production is drawing attention as it makes a notable impact locally.

Braume-Brandt Company Third Avenue Laurie Brandt Mina Simplicity

Star Theater Vaudeville Change Pleases Patrons

The advertised Hon act was cut from the vaudeville program at Star Theater due to fear expressed by women patrons. Meany and Anderson filled the gap with a clever comedy turn. The new program is good and offers pleasing variety.

Star Theater Meany Anderson

Japanese bombard Tung You mountain and other fronts

General Oyama reports Russian batteries opened fire on Tung You mountain early Tuesday. Russian field guns at Shu Palgyal and heavy guns at Wan Chwang pass shelled Japanese outposts by the railroad bridge, an infantry attack was repulsed. Russians left 60 dead. Also Japanese bombardment of Poutiloff hill on the Manchurian front continues. Hay today assured Haiti and Santo Domingo that the U S government has no plans for annexation or exerting influence.

Tokio Oyama Tung You Mountain Tung Chia Tun Shu Palgyal Wan Chwang Pass Washington, D. C Haytoday United States Hayt Santo Domingo

Market Report Shows Higher Pork Prices and Steady Eggs

Scarcity lifts pork prices by a half cent with a potential further rise if shipments do not increase. Eggs hold at 19 cents with higher quality at 20. A large, sold-out poultry shipment arrived, largest in three weeks. Banana stock is ample but too green for sale. California celery to arrive. celery market remains firm. Prices for fruits and vegetables span a wide range, with dairy and poultry figures noted for regional markets.

Wholesale grocery prices and grain listings across states

A dense catalog of commodity prices including Oregon Yakima products, California white sugar boxes, beet sugar, maple sugar, various nuts and dried fruits, meats and seafood, flour and cereals, animal feeds, hay, flaxseed, and grasses. Entries cite origins like Olympia and California, with numerous per unit and per ton prices, and a note about payment within 15 days.

White River Oregon Washington Brazil California Olympia Minnesota Pillsbury Standard Dakota Olympic Holly Golden Northwest

Wheat and New York Stock Market Report

Wheat markets opened active but weakened on May delivery as traders doubt renewed bull interest. May wheat closed around top figures after a rally, while New York stocks showed mixed moves with notable price ranges and total noon sales at 505,400 shares.

New York Atchison Amal Can. Pac Erie. Com Ins. Central I Metrop Mo. Pac People’s Gas Penna Reading R. 1 Com So. Pac St. Paul UN. Pac Liverpool Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Wall Street

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