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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1904
Page
7
The Em pires forfeited the three games after the Stars failed to appear, giving the Pacemakers a close series. Empires won game one by 12 pins and game two by HM before losing game three by pins. Standings show Empires ahead as Brunswicke, Arcades, etc. Herald ad notes grand opening of spring millinery by Hanley & Kringen.
London reports on Andrew Kirkaldy the famous St Andrews professional. He is praised for wit and frank speech though he remains modestly paid as an independent coach. The piece notes his high esteem among golfers despite never winning the Open Championship.
San Francisco officials confirm the Pacific Coast Baseball League schedule for an eight month season. The plan trims four weeks in the middle of the schedule. President Harris arranged the timetable at yesterday’s managers meeting amid discussion of the Dillon controversy.
The Arcade alleys changed ownership Monday, purchased from F. M. Davia by E B Byler Frank Fredson and W K Pureman. Mr Furstan will manage the premises, and the city bowling league will continue unchanged.
Mayor Hays will not permit boxing contests in Pittsburg while the sports world notes standouts like Young Corbett training for his bout with Britt. Other items cover Jiu jitsu match plans between Harvard and Columbia, jockey news, baseball and tennis developments, and horse insurance at Lloyds.
The annual Rochester Kennel Show opened at Fitahugh Hall with nearly 1000 dogs, about 500 from Rochester and the rest featuring top champions from the American Kennel Club show circuit. Notables include J P Morgan's collies, Thomas W Lawson's bull and Boston terriers, and Mrs HM Benn of New York with a toy spaniel kennel.
In a fourteen inning game yesterday, the Los Angeles team fell to the Chicago Nationale by a 1 to 1 score after a lengthy contest in Los Angeles.
Minneapolis residents report rapid delegation and visitor turnout as Minnesota plans to name a unit for President Roosevelt. The convention will open at noon with a keynote on reciprocity, and a lively tariff reform debate appears likely among stand patters and tariff reform advocates. Delegates at large to Chicago may include Nelson Clapp Van Sant and either Covey or Hertley. Bright new millinery and spring clothing advertised locally.
The ad touts Easter season shopping for women’s suits featuring late styles and exclusive patterns. Prices start at $121.98 with popular options at $16, $20, and $25 each. The message emphasizes wide stock and lowest prices for spring ensembles.
Weather observer Mahnbury enjoys a bright spring morning from the weather bureau steps. He praises the sun and warmth but hints at a forecast of showers and rain expected tonight that could cloud the day.
A whimsical scene unfolds as a weatherman naps by a sunlit east window while an official owl snoozes on a chair back. The text conjures playful, dreamlike imagery of spring, sun, and lumbering birds in a quaint, local-tone vignette.
Dawson reports Major Z. T. Wood of the North West Mounted Police has entered White Horse to propose three new detachments. He aims to curb poaching in the Yukon by introducing an ordinance against fur bearing captures in the territory.
Attorney General announces the state will drop the suit begun years ago to dissolve the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington merger. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the merger unlawful, making continued litigation pointless. The state treasury declined to fund further action.
Beattie Newsies and Star carriers prepare for a theater party at the Alcazar with Man agers Mietz Stevenson arranging seats. Twenty pairs of shoes will be polished for the event as the crowd dresses up and mobs the street for the planned fun.
At a Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association meeting next Friday Southwestern Lumber Manufacturers will press the McCoy timber act. The act is under Pierce county court challenge and counsel will be hired to defend it. The law governs timber sales on state land and aims to protect small mill owners from speculative corporate control.
Denman Thompson and company perform The Old Homestead at the Grand with praise for authenticity. Ward and Wade Minstrels arrive in Seattle Friday for four shows and a parade with bands and tricks. Olympia Comic Opera presents Beld Pasha and Isle of Champagne at Third Avenue tonight and into the week. The Lost Paradise draws crowds at the Alcazar, continuing through the week with strong performances.
Vienna report says the French government placed an order for 150 torpedoes with Whitehead. It also notes the arrest of Frank Cincione last night for attempting to kill Tony Donkill. Donkill is puzzled by the motive and Cincione refuses to explain the trouble.
The nine year old son of W A Butcher took his father's rifle to hunt while unsupervised. Snow plugged the barrel and the boy tried to suck it out. The trigger discharged, the bullet entering his mouth and exiting near his eye. He walked a quarter mile to the house unassisted.
Marie Carran seeks a court allowance from the John Sulli estate amid ongoing litigation. Irish heirs have prevailed in probate court so far. Dancing School Prof Willson's Ranke hall Pike street and Fifth avenue ver.
The THO Star reports General Passenger Agent Charles Fee of the Northern Pacific will succeed B K McCormick as assistant general traffic manager of the Harriman lines. A Portland dispatch hints A D Cheriton may become chief of the department upon Fee’s retirement, noting Cheriton’s long service with the Northern Pacific.
A proposed city ordinance would split current pound limits into two districts with Madison street as the dividing line. The measure also calls for appointing an additional pound master.
Government engineers have installed a new inch siphon at the portage between Lake Washington and Lake Union. The combined flow with the existing inch siphon amounts to 384.80 cubic feet of water per hour. The lake level is high but gradually receding.
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