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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

2

Roche Falls Easily to Burns for World Heavyweight Title

Dublin reports Jem Roche, Irish champion, defeated early in Dublin at Theatre Royal as Tommy Burns, American heavyweight, claims world title with a single decisive punch. Burns pockets 12,300 from the victory and contemplates rematches or other opponents.

United Press Dublin Jem Roche Tommy Burna Theatre Royal Burns Roche Bill Squires Tommy Baerav

Port Orchard Route Boats to Navy Yard

Boats depart ten times daily from Pier 2 toward the U S Navy Yard as part of regular harbor service.

Port Orchard U. S. Navy Yard

Amateur fighter dies after ring bout in Philadelphia

Wille Robinson, a 126 pound amateur boxer from Philadelphia, died after a boxing match at the Bijou last night. Nelson, his opponent, delivered the fatal right to the neck in the first round, keying a crowd’s cheers before the referee announced the fatal outcome. Robinson died en route to a hospital.

Wille Robinson Robinson Nelson Charlies Wolf Bosers

Demonstrates Superiority in Sportemen’s Show Races

The subject again demonstrated superiority by winning from all Comers in the sportemen's show races. His greatest rival, Henry J Handy of Chicago, failed to hold the Eastern wonder.

Sportemen Henry J Handy Chicago

Team Ordered to Report for Early Practice

The men under contract from Dugdale to form the coming baseball team must report for practice on Wednesday March 26 at the local diamond. Echofield Bennett Pd Hickey Fruyette Dudley Prick Cahill Hammond Quigley Stanley Artegast Pratt Fortier Hamstead Rush Allen Mobley Pingree Welch are expected to wear uniforms. The Hutte team will practice at Everett Russ Hall rented the Hooky City park for 30 days for the sessions. A burglary occurred at 4440 St. Siddons as an ax from the basement was used to break in and steal a ring.

Dugdale Echofield Bennett Pd. Hickey Fruyette Dudley Prick Cahill Hammond Quigley Stanley Artegast Pratt Fortier Hamstead Rush Allen Mobley Pingree Welch Hutte Everett Russ Hall Hooky

Massachusetts poised for vice presidential run by Douglas

Boston dispatch notes Massachusetts may back W L Douglas for vice president with Beay on Beay ticket. It cites Douglas’ labor record, wealth, business success, and charisma while acknowledging press skepticism from Washington.

Boston Massachusetta Curtin Guild, Jr Taft Taft Ie Guild Beay He & W. L Douglas Massachusetts Dough Ble United States Democratic Party Aod Massachusett Waton Douglas Washington Ryan

Mayor Miller Renews Pledge at Pilgrim Church Address

Mayor Miller spoke to the Men’s Club of Pilgrim Congregational Church and reiterated his campaign pledge to enforce city laws and ordinances throughout his term.

Miller Pilgrim Congregational Church Wight

City Engineer Speaks On The Challenge Of The Cities

City Engineer Thomson spoke to the Pirot Methodist Church Men's Club on the challenge of cities. The address covered urban issues and the responsibility of civic leaders in guiding growth and development.

Space Bought by Eye Specialist Dr Jordan

An advertisement extols Dr. A McKay Jordan, an eye specialist, offering properly fitted glasses to relieve eye strain and improve performance for office workers and students. It urges consulting an expert to determine if glasses are needed and promises frank guidance even if no glasses are required. The ad provides office location at People's Bank Building, corner of Beoond Ave and Pike St.

Dell A. McKay Jordan Cor. Beeond Av Pike St

Crowding Challenge Spurs Health and Safety Solutions

The text discusses the health, convenience, and safety issues arising from large crowds gathering on small ground areas, noting that advances in modern mechanical and sanitary science aim to address these problems.

Rowdy Promoted After Notable Saints Seasons

Rowdy, previously in Canada, performed well in the American Association last season and has been promoted to fill Ed Rushhenbach's vacated role. Rushhenbach's mismanagement led to his release after Saints' disappointing previous season.

Rowdy Po Hce Canada Dominion American Association Ed Rushhenbach Saints

Builders to Recommend New City Board of Appeals Member

City builders meet this evening at the builders exchange to recommend three persons for appointment by the mayor to the new city board of appeals.

Builders Exchange New City Board of Appeals

Beetown notice fragment hints at legal docket entry

Fragmentary OCR mentions a docket item associated with 1531 Second Avenue and a Becker or Brooks name, suggesting a court or property record note with limited readable details.

N. Brooks

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