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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
7
Patient describes long suffering from gum disease and blood poisoning symptoms. After trying many remedies, Dr Miles Restorative Nervine allegedly halted pain within a day and restored appetite within days, claiming rapid improvement.
The Athenian Athletic club staged boxing bouts with mixed results. Ford won on a disputed foul, Cole and Silva were escorted from the ring, and Ward narrowly beat Parks in a fast bout. Prices for breeding stock and a racing decision tied to John J. Ryan and George Odom conclude the report.
The Brunswicks won three straight games against the Arcades at the Arcade alleys last night to close in on the leaders. Scores and standings show close competition as Brunswicks improve to 6 wins, 10 losses for a .375 pace while Chinooks lead with 16 wins and 1 loss.
Twenty top teams arrive in Chicago to contest for the Central Amateur Athletic Union championship. The tournament begins tonight at the Central Y M C A gymnasium and runs through the week with college and athletic organization squads from Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and others.
Portland defeated Chicago Nationale 3 to 3 in ten innings in Bakersfield California. The Coast league clash featured a late rally and a tie that required extra frames before a winner emerged.
Boston bantamweight Jimmy Walsh travels to England to meet Digger Stanley before the National Sporting Club in London. The fifteen round 112 pound bout is Walsh's longest scheduled fight and his supporters expect him to win.
In Hot Springs Arkansas Marvin Hart defeated Sandy Ferguson after twenty rounds, earning the decision in a closely watched bout. Hart secured momentum with aggressive exchanges and landed solid blows throughout the contest shaping the final judges’ verdict.
The Western Baseball league re elected President Sexton to lead the circuit. Left handed pitcher Jake Weimer will anchor the Chicago team this season. Jockey Coburn may sign with Charley Kilson after giving up riding in France this year.
After 14 years the People's Variety Theater at Second Avenue South and Washington Street could cease as a theater. The Geattle Brewing and Malting Company holds a lease and may open a restaurant. Promoters abandon the effort to reopen, while Whiskey Barnett seeks permission, though Hallinger's election rumor dampens hopes. Fire inspection changes remain pending and Fire Marshal Kellogg vows to enforce required work before any reopening.
James Rogers tried to defend himself in a burglary case in superior court. He argued he was innocent and should not be convicted, but the jury deliberated briefly and returned a guilty verdict. He was accused of attempting to break into Mrs. J. Frazier's millinery store on Columbia Street during the night of January 32.
Regera declined to testify in his own defense and did not call witnesses at the detainment trial. He relied on his oratory to persuade the jury of his innocence.
A Reston Steamship Company steamer Shawmut will carry a group of about three percent Filipinos bound for the St Louis exposition. A government representative will meet them at Tacoma to arrange housing blankets and safe passage aboard the ship. After the exposition the Filipinos will be returned home.
Madibron Wisconsin March 17 Members of the Republican state central committee gathered at the call of Chairman Bryant to discuss timing and location for the state convention. The meeting aims to nominate a state ticket and elect delegates to the national convention in Chicago.
Police Sergeant Mike Powers caught daylight burglar G. M. Adams at 1214 Twenty-third Avenue South yesterday afternoon. Adams, about 16, allegedly forced entry, faced Powers with a revolver and a stone in a sock before being handcuffed and taken to the station. Adams claimed no police record.
Mrs Henrietta Detering died at her Monarck home after a brief illness aged 65. She came west from Iowa with the family, lived at Tunico Swat south of the city since 1887. Frederick Detering, her husband, died about five years ago. Survived by two daughters and two sons. Funeral likely tomorrow.
In Springfield on March 17 a lively Republicans nomination fight unfolds ahead of the Seventh district convention. Candidate Con an Thurman Kyle seeks renomination against General J Warren Keifer as Kyle backers contend for victory and Keifer forces claim sufficient votes to secure their man.
If your copy of The Star has not arrived by 6 00 p m call Sunset Main 1050 or Independent 113 percent between 6 00 and 6 20 p m and a copy will be sent at once by special messenger
London March 1972 Princess Victoria Patricia of Connaught received many gifts on her sixteenth birthday. The popular royal, a niece of King Edward, will make her court debut next week amid rumors of betrothal to foreign princes, which have not materialized and she remains heart whole.
A fire leveled the dry kiln at Imbort and Coffman’s shingle mill two and a half miles from Custer in this county. About seven hundred thousand houses burned. Insurance partially covers the loss.
Dovavak aged chief of the Chilkoota tribe died at his home in Haines Alaska on March 12. He was the second senior leader of Alaska Indian tribes to pass away this winter. Chief John son of the Bald Eagle tribe drowned earlier near Kilanon Old Dovuvak succumbed to consumption. The old chief’s death came after a full life and funeral arrangements were completed. His body lay in state three days as nearby Indians paid honors. His exact age remains uncertain but elders recall him as strong in his later years.
George A. Tyler, a sea captain, told by Superior Judge Griffin he must support both his ex wife Eloira Tyler and his new wife and child or face jail for contempt of court. Tyler claimed he could not pay alimony due to starting a new family. The judge ordered payments to feed and clothe both households and keep ex wife’s rent current.
Chicago March 17 Armour reports cloning out 26,000,000 bushels of May wheat, a trade epic yielding at least four million dollars in profits for the packer and aides. President A I Valentine of the Armour Grain Co says one of the tailors cleared $500,000 on his line.
M Kurino former Japanese minister to St Petersburg sails from Genoa bound for New York on the Prinzessin Irene en route to Japan. H Tompkins tells police he lost a leather wallet with $30 and valuable papers near Third Avenue and Madison Street. Robert B Binstead, Rainier Grand hotel clerk, has a 120-pound girl born yesterday at 2310 Fourteenth Avenue. Have you tried a Smooth Mike at Tom Williams 614 First?
Tacoma March 16 Vashon land will soon have telephone service as the Independent Telephone Company of Seattle wins the contract from Three Tree Point to Vashon landing. Poles are being set and wires strung for the new line and the cable will be laid as soon as preliminary work is done. The Bunset company was the rival bidder. J J Murphy a Butterfly detective was seen in the city en route home from Portland.
Nervous people and those needing dental work are invited to visit the office for a demonstration of satisfaction. Teeth extracted free without pain and replaced the same day. Over 13 years in practice with lady attendants present. Hours daily and Sundays 9 am to 1 pm. Ranch Office Vancouver, B. C.
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