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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1907

Page

2

World's Record Sprint Highlighted Seattle Indoor Meet

Dan Kelly equalled a world mark with an 80 yard dash as Holdman and others delivered strong showings at the Seattle Athletic Club hosted indoor meet in the Coliseum. Burns wins the marathon while University of Washington athletes excel in pole vault and sprints, with notable performances by Rex Smith and Paxton in a crowded, polished program.

Dan Kelly Kelly Holdman Burne Calgary Coliasurm Seattle Athletic Club Micees Bie Coliseum Tee Kelly Iin Beare Rex Smith Eclock British Columbia Chery Paxton Nmerer Washington Oregon Tar Schoel Frettier Laughary Watrens Crawford Remington A. C Grant_ and Smith Firet King, & AC Vancouver U. of Grant Kerr U. of W Knox Pan Kelly Burke Grammar Schoole Iret Colurebis Parker Denis Pilgrim Eigh Seattle Maley Burna Vancouver Athletic Club Spangler Polite Brerette U. MC Als A.C Cal Beattie MC. A Beattie High School

Knapp and Neill Meet With Rail Officials in Chicago Today

In Chicago Knapp and Neill conferred with railroad managers and union heads at the Auditorium. Managers say wage increases beyond 7 to 10 percent and a ten hour day are unaffordable under state law and operating costs. Commissioners press workers to consider demands or bear responsibility for a potential business crisis.

Scrippe Telegraph Service Chicago Martin A.knapp Charles P. Neill

Jackson Street Job Let to Lewis and Wiley contract

The firm Lewis and Wiley Inc prepared to take the Jackson Street contract at 418 475 dollars. W B Lewis testified the two year timetable includes removing about 6 060 cubic yards daily by earthwork plus 1 600 cubic yards daily hydraulics with a pumping plant to supply water for 5 900 cubic yards daily. The Dearborn street area to 12th avenue also included.

Lewis & Wiley, Incorporated W. B. Lewis Lewis & Wiley Jackson Et Dearborn

Real Hot Time in Chicago campaign bias and suits

March 30 report notes bitter campaign leading to the mayoral race and Busse overshadowed by editorials and cartoons from Hearst papers versus the Chicago Tribune. Hearst sues Tribune for 2,500,000 with other suits threatened. direct issue and municipal ownership seen as central contrasts.

Boripps Telegraph Service Busse Hearst Chicago Tribune Tribune

City to detail public comfort stations stalls on hold

Finance committee discussed detailing pubic comfort stations but made no definite decision. It was noted that the available funds of 13000 dollars would not be sufficient. Butte March 30 report notes a five year wage contract aligned with Anacon da men. Oriental Tmard in Seattle adds eight new tables and a sole 5x10 pool table.

Oriental del Pattora Seattle King County Court House City Hall Seattle Electric Company Prefontaine Place Fourth Avenue South Jackson Third Avenue

Water Bond Issue Again Dominates City Finance Meeting

Tilden and Co of Seattle bid 1 260000 for Cedar River water bonds at six percent discount, about 191000 below face value. Fr Hi Moore offered to top any bid but could not specify a price. committee scheduled another session to decide whether to sell bonds and fund the bridge project.

Tilden & Co Seattle Cedar River Islue Carroll Chicago Bia Fket Tilden Bssue Hi. Moore Moore

Dugdale Signs Three New Players Strengthens Northwest Ng

Dugdale has signed three established players, adding firepower to a Northwest team. Allen, a varied pitcher, joins from Lite and is expected to anchor the staff with help from Sane. White and Whcea are tasked with combining to finish the lineup and push for third place. practice starts Tuesday.

Dugdale Hae Northwest Bengar Allen Alien Lite, Heck

Fans favor Tacoma over Bellingham in Northwest League row

A noisy Northwest League dispute centers on the Tacoma and Bellingham franchises. Shreeder of Tacoma vows not to quit as talks of transfer stir fans, executives, and likely court action. Dugdale declines comment while supporting Tacoma but avoiding direct stance on the rival.

Beattie Yeneball Tts Dugdale Shreeder Tacoma Tacome Esterday Mr. Laces Tacewea Tecema Bellingham

Nearing Boston Marathon Fo ley Ready for 1947 Run

Medford Massachusetts runner Peter Foley, age nearly 60, will enter the Boston Marathon in April. A member of Hemen Street AA, Foley has competed in the event for three years, typically finishing toward the front. Last year he placed among the top 30 with about 3 hours 15 minutes to cover the course.

Peter W. Foley Medford Mase Boston Eee Foley Hemen A. A Ath Jets Nestor Ley

Hillman Family Returns From California Trip

Mr and Mrs C D Hillman plus their two children arrived in town this morning after several weeks in California. They traveled by train from San Francisco to Itland and encountered flood delays on the return journey, with a shoemaker named Klein, located at 217 Jamae Street, among the people involved.

C. D. Hillman California Hillman San Francisco Itland Woods Mr Hillman Aa Klein

Riverside sale and Young Men’s Aid fund notes

A fragmented clipping notes a ranch purchase in Riverside California and an entry about the Young Men's Aid fund with numerous names and small amounts listed. The text references a sashout requiring passengers to walk about 660 feet and mentions fire insurance for furniture and a building.

Riverside Cal

Butchers in Roumania Collapse of Revolution Amid Bloodshed

From Bucharest March 26, troops surged through Roumania with deadly force against revolting peasants. Rebels, poorly armed, were shot down as the backbone of the movement crumbled. A volley salvo at Canesthesti left scores dead or wounded as reports of bloodshed pour in from multiple centers.

Bucharest Roumania Certaina Canesthesti

Last Appearance of Star Runner at Indoor Meet

New York March 2. J Th Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania will start from scratch in the 660 yard handicap at the Thirteenth Regiment meet. Melvin W Bho of the Irish American Ath Club will be on hand to chase a new mark as Taylor makes his final indoor appearance in New York this week. A dozen top New York runners are invited to compete.

New York J. Th Taylor University of Pennnsylvania Thirteenth Regiment Melvin W. Bho Irish-Amerteen Ath Club Alco Soretch Taylor Bquiree and Crockett

Six Story Union Street Block Planned By Moore

The plan calls for a six story building on Union Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The first floor will house store rooms while the upper floors may become a hotel or offices. James A. Moore says construction will begin soon on the old university grounds and additional buildings will follow based on business conditions and the Fourth Avenue regrade.

Union St Wa Union Et James A. Moore Unienst Fourth Pithava Union St Fifth Av Ava Beneca Univeretty

Advance Steamer Upgraded as Extra Vessel for Kitsap Transport

The FhdkT Steamer Advance, recently purchased by Port Blakeley Main, will be overhauled and doubled as an extra steamer by Kitsap County Transportation. Steamer Eureka at Bellingham loads 10,000,000 shingles for the West Coast. Port Blakeley Mill will move from Colman wharf to Galbraith Bacon dock after April 1 due to docking space limits.

Steamer Advance Port Blakeley Main Company Kitsap County Transportation Company Eureka Fe Bellingham Colman Port Blakeley Mill Company Galbraith Bacon

Verdict Awarded Against Seattle Electric In Injury Suit

A jury in the superior court returned a verdict for $5 000 in favor of W E Ostrander against Seattle Electric company stemming from a $10 000 personal injury suit.

Seattle Electric Company W. E

Plumbers vs Carpenters in Lendon League at Madison

The Plumbers of the Trades Union League will face the Carpenters tomorrow at 10 o'clock at Madison. Bertha Gyger has died and her funeral is tonight at 8 at her uncle's home, 1912 First Ave W. The body will be sent to Bellingham. Wear Brooks' Hat Shop at 1331 Second Avenue.

Plumbers Tera Lendon League Madison Bertha Gyger Bellingham

Exchange Building Project Completed at Block Boundary

The Trustee Company's property No. 4 owned by Unit Investors is completed and adds a Class A cattle structure to the area. The structure occupies the block bounded by the Exchange Building and adjacent parcels, marking significant development in the block.

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