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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
2
After months of press work and publicity stunts by promoter Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns, signs emerged of a continuing rally around the proposition and its supporters.
A historic long distance horse race from San Francisco to Washington to be held in late April or early May for championship honors. The event tests endurance of Armbian steeds with a side bet of 5000 dollars. Organizers include EN Mrooks Co. at 1331 Second Ave.
Wealthy Edmonton horseman Fred T Cromwell and J C owner of Shamrock oppose Homer Davenport-led New York Arabian Horse Stock Co in a head to head contest. Cromwell argues the American horse excels in speed and endurance while Davenport backs the Arabian claim. The race aims to settle the question once and for all.
A feud erupts between American entry led by Captain Hansen and De Dion driver St Chaffray in the New York to Paris auto contest. Hansen, famed arctic explorer, quits De Dion at Chicago after clashes over leadership and insults, then joins the Thomas car, boosting the American lineup.
The narrative notes Hansen is now with the Thomas car, boosting odds of victory tied to the star spangled flag. It claims Hansen has superior Arctic knowledge, making him valuable as the expedition nears the land of eternal snow.
Spokane area sport notes report Seattle high school to play Prosser high school at Prosser on March 15. Other items include a drawn 10 to 10 stalemate between Portland Pacific Coal league and Santa Barbara State league at Santa Barbara yesterday, and baseball and yacht events with a pair of Seals wins in San Francisco and a cup race for yawls won by Gwendolyn II over Aquilla. Hoquiam Y M C A meets Seattle Y M C A tonight at the local gym.
Seattle high school outlasted Spokane 22 to 21 in a tense Y M C A gym game Saturday. Jewell refereed with controversial calls as both sides battled from start to finish and kept fans on edge until the final whistle.
Milwaukee reports Harry McCormick takes the helm for the Brewers this season to chase the American Association pennant. In a separate incident Charles Murphy, recently arrived from British Columbia, died by suicide after going insane in the city jail pending investigation. He was moved to the county jail.
Union leaders accuse the Pacific Northwest Baseball league of bias and press Spokane teams to secure Natatorium Park lease through Eddie Quinn. Spokane franchise fate hinges on park access as Tacoma directors meet to decide scheduling and venue amid labor tensions.
Northwestern athletes vie for a spot on the American team to compete in the Olympian games. Tryouts set for May 9 at Stanford University, with Seattle participants weighing whether to travel south. Stanford grandstand to be enlarged in time for the meet.
Madrid reports King Alfonso will travel to Barcelona tonight with secrecy over the royal train route. Cabinet officials say danger is exaggerated and see political benefits, though revolutionaries in Barcelona have sparked fear with recent bombings. Queen Victoria remains at home.
A watchman aboard the tramp steamer Hearth Sheen at pier 10 fired a revolver into a group of Chinese crew members after complaints about coal and profanity. Ah Hong was struck in the face but only slightly hurt. Imaween attempted to prevent the Chinese from landing aboard the vessel. The exact nature of the incident remains unclear.
Fragmentary text indicates the subject menaced the crew and began a methodical plan on Saturday. Further details are unavailable in the accessible portion.
A man named Dawson attempted to frighten Ah Hong with a pistol at a port hole on a ship. The weapon discharged accidentally, the hammer fell, and both men were detained by detectives Barbee and Clark. Ah Hong was not seriously injured and remained aboard.
Mrs. A J McLaughlin of 12th Ave North, just out of hospital after major surgery, suffered serious facial cuts from broken glass when her car, driven by her husband, collided with a high speed vehicle at 12th Ave North and Mercer Street. All five occupants were thrown from the Melavahin car. Mrs. McLaughlin clung to the near as the wreck occurred.
Charles Gillis, a waiter, arrived from Montana and announced he had smallpox. He was sent to the detention hospital for care and containment.
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