Auto treasures fill Seattle streets and offices
City and county officials own and share nearly 80 autos from Pierce Arrows to Franklin runabouts. Notables include Bob Hodge with a $5,000 6 cylinder Pierce Arrow, Sheriff’s team with Indian motorcycles, and Mayor Dilling riding streetcars. Public works and police fleets feature Cadillacs EMFs and other makes across departments.
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Bannick
Stevens-Duryea
Tennant Gum Shoes
Studebaker
Dilling
Madrona
Erickson
Hesketh
Goddard
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Blaine
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Pope Hartford
Walters
Chalmers
Detroit
Crichton
Everett
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Rosas
Thomason
Ober
Matt Starwich Wees
Morrison
Burrows
Park Department
Water Department
Church Bars Noisy Autos at Green Garden Church
In Madison Nebraska the Green Garden German Lutheran church resolves automobile noise with a test for noiseless operation. Cars that disturb services are excluded after repeated Saturday and Sunday demonstrations. the policy affects how worshippers attend and how the church approaches modern intrusion.
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Board of Speakers
Dog Liker Rex the Scotch Collie and Speed
Sir Rex, a Scotch collie from Judge George Du Relle's kennels in Louisville, is described as a speed loving, gasoline obsessed dog. Previously owned by King Edward VII, Rex rides at Premier Waverly garage and refuses to dismount until engines run smoothly, barking at slow progress.
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George du Relle
United States Court
Louisville
Rex
Edward VII
England
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Jack London
Waverly
Dog Heaven
Lewis Strang to lead 45 entrants in Decoration Day 500
Auto speedway star Lewis Strang will be the first of 45 entrants to start in the 500 mile Decoration Day race at Indianapolis on May 20.
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Indianapolia
Spring Auto Season Near End
The Win ton Motor Company foresees the spring auto season winding down in about two weeks then a short rest before a strong summer boom. A Vancouver merchant H J Tucker sent a telegram with unusual buying instructions and several recent sales are listed including Hans Pahl Pendleton Oregon and G P Hafferty Aberdeen Washington.
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Winton Motor Company
H. J. Tucker
Vancouver B.C
Mr. Tucker
Hans Pahl
Pendleton Oregon
G. P. Hafferty
Aberdeen
Wash
N. A. Niskern
Seattle
Portland Motor Car Co
Mark Smith
Rock Lake
H. J Tucker
Vancouver
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H. B. Griffith
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Outlook
D. P. Davis
Carbonado
Gearin Bros
Lumbermen
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Oregon
New Speed King Dominates Road and Circular Track Races
Toteloff established fame by winning the Santa Monica road race last November and setting an American road record. He then defeated Ralph de Palma in a 100 mile match race, breaking records across 25 to 100 miles.
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Santa Monica
Ralph de Palma
Rivers Draws In Whirlwind Fight In San Francisco
Los Angeles Mexican featherweight Joe Rivers fought George Kirkwood to a four round draw in San Francisco. Rivers started fast then pressed through body blows in rounds three and four, while Kirkwood scored a surprise right in the opener.
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Kirkwood
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McCarey
Britt 10 Fight for Toga
New York May 19 James Edward Britt announced he would pursue the lightweight world title again after a return match with Battling Nelson. Nelson authorized promoter Harry Pollock to arrange a Britt Nelson bout for September. Also Britt offered Hugh Mcintosh 20000 for a match with the McVey Langford winner.
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Jimmy Gritt
New York
James Edward Britt
Wolgaast
Pritt
Bat Nelson
Harry Pollock
Britt
Jack Johnson
Hugh Mcintosh
Tip Wright on scalping scandals and league integrity
A 1908 baseball ticket scalping tale contrasts the National and American leagues tied to Comiskey and Johnson. The piece urges investigation to prove sincerity, punish guilty parties, and protect fans, noting past scandals in Chicago and Philadelphia during Athletics versus White Sox and Cubs showdowns.
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Conibear Demands Reinstatement or Resignation
University rowing coach Conibear threatens resignation unless the student board of control re engages him and acts on his coaching reform proposal. The veteran instructor says his work has never been appreciated by students despite many victories.
Giants Fall Further as Beavers Sweep In Vancouver
The Giants lost again dropping to fourth place as Vancouver and Spokane beat them. Cates pitched six innings before Rasmussen held the Giants hitless in relief. Raymond contributed two runs and accurate fielding while Indian Skeela was benched after six. Dickinson finished strong.
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Rasmussen
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Tigers
Giants Set for Split Schedule Amid Sunday Rainout
The Giants travel to Vancouver for two Beavers games at Dugdale's with a 10:20 AM start and a 2:90 PM second game. Admission does not cover both games due to double play restrictions before July.
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Chicago players face salary suspension for umpire dispute
Philadelphia May 20 President Lynch of the National League orders no salary for suspended Chicago players. Manager Chance received the directive from President Murphy. Seattle Automobile ply 210 Broadway.
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Teaser Ball at Dugdale’s Park Benefit
Ball teasers from Seattle and Schwabacher hardware teams meet at Dugdale's Park this afternoon. Gate receipts go to Mother Rytter's Home for Children. Miller and O'Brien will handle for the latter team with Zott and Clark for Seattle.
Elliott dies after ball game ends in Cincinnati clash
Philadelphia club executive Frank Elliott, vice president of the National League team, dies of a cerebral hemorrhage suffered at the end of a game with Cincinnati. In Sacramento fight notes, Terry Murphy defeats Charley Amalinger in ten rounds, and Eddie Dunn loses to Kie Harris in two. Thompson plans coast trip after boxing order in San Francisco.
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Terry Murphy
New York
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Kie Harris
Eddie Dunnooh
Chicago
Frank Kraus
San Francisco
Brooklyn Stars Forfeit Leads To Win Over Faithful Missionaries
The Brooklyn Stars forfeited today’s game against the All Stars and beat the Faithful Missionaries by 1945. The Stars hold a strong 6-1 record after seven games.
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Local Games Tonight Across Seattle Metro Whats On Schedule
Summary of matchups across Seattle area venues including Summit against Rainier at Bagley Court and Day versus Adams at Woodland. Also listed are Greenwood and Hay against South Seat otle, Ross against Fairview, University against Longfellow, Gatewood against Coe, Lincoln against South Park, and Hawthorne versus Brighton with Emerson facing York at Collins venue.
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Interlake Va
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Day
Adams
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Irving
Woodland
Woodland Va
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South Seatotle
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Fairview
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York
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Boxing Ban Protests At Madison Square Garden
Police dispersed a boxing bee in Madison Square Garden after tickets were sold to non members of the Pastime Athletic club prompting legal action. A separate item reports a $200 suit against William B. Newhall former Lynn Yacht Club president for yacht rescue in a storm last August. Also dated news of a 16 round match set for Tulsa on June 2 between Denver Jack Geyer and Carl Morris.
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Pastime Athletic Club
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Mass
William B. Newhall
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Evans Named Captain of University Track Team
Don Evans, the university's high jumper, was elected captain of next year's track team, defeating Bralley Gish, a sophomore athlete, by 8 to 5 in yesterday's vote.
Queen Anne Highs Take Second in City Championship
The Queen Anne Highs finished second by beating Broadway Highs at Lincoln Park Grounds with a 9 to 6 score. McCurdy starred both on the mound and at the plate earning much of the praise as Broadway’s infield wavered at times.
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Wrestling Brews in the 2165 Washington Bridge area
A fragment from a historical page notes a wrestling scene near 2165 Washington Bridge. It mentions a main event at a local venue and hints at cultural club activity linked to Freeing ing and musical culture in a mid century setting.
Victoria Country Club Spring Race Meet Opens
Victoria British Columbia May 20 The spring race meet of the Victoria Country Club begins today with a strong entry list for the opening race.
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Heat Collapses Coombs in Detroit Philadelphia Game
Athletics pitcher Coombs, a trusted starter for manager Mack, collapsed in the first inning during the Detroit at Philadelphia game and was carried from the field in serious condition. Heat is believed to be the cause of the collapse. Otis Clymer of Minneapolis set an American league and association record with 44 hits in 25 consecutive games starting from first base.
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Intercollegiate Balloon Contest Planned in North Adams
North Adams Mass June 3 marks the first intercollegiate balloon contest inviting all Eastern colleges with Aeronautical societies.
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