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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
2
Heavy winter weather floods Recreation Park forcing postponement of games. The Oakland club faces friction over Morley’s franchise actions with claims of ownership and forfeiture. Local manager Jim Axenew counters Morley’s control while president Bert keeps lines hot.
In Whatcom County Eastern Whatcom, the Bay stock in Slate Creek Gold Mining Company is active as the company secures placer gold. Monthly installment particulars are available through Frank Wong, Secretary, 422 Boston Block, White 186.
Fragmentary ad lists iron beds with prices around 14 dollars and rails. Also mentions a piano and dresser items with prices like 7.50 and 8.50, suggesting a compact furniture sale catalog from a local store.
George Stone, speedy outfielder for the St. Louis Browns, tops the American League with a batting average around .400. He favors line drives to the outfield, seldom powers the ball over fences, yet his steady hitting repeatedly carries games to his team. His approach frustrates pitchers and fuels the Browns’ push in the standings.
The piece reports a dispute between Oakland and National Commission President Farrell over Los Angeles players, while Northwestern league head W H Lucas delays Virginia league license. Lucas aims to stabilize northwest baseball and plans to play on. Boston, once the world champion, endures a record 17 straight losses as Tacoma star batteries shine amid misfortune and fading charm.
Partial readable text mentions Veckt and Smith along with scattered surnames Orth and Kietnow, suggesting a historical note or listing. No clear event or context emerges from the fragment.
Pittsburg May 1 John Alston Moorehead son of a mill machinery maker and former Yale football player elopes with his mother’s French maid My Moorehead. The head of Pittburg’s frat family disinherits his son and the couple must shift for themselves and their bride.
Race results from Louisville Kentucky and Toronto show multiple purses and placings. Names such as Princess Green, Silver Wedding, and My Meeete appear among finishers, with times and orders of finish listed for several heats.
The University of Montana may not enter its athletes in the track meet with Idaho Oregon and Washington next Saturday if the university cannot cover travel and related expenses. Organizers warn the meet costs are high and the three schools already committed cannot afford additional funding.
Tacoma claims foul play and unfair timing after a meet dominated by Seattle and Centralia. The Tacoma team struggled in heats and feared misrules as their runners failed to match rival times, with Principal Geiger and Dr. Roller quoted amid the controversy.
Two old soldiers colliding on the Interurban line injured thirty people sent to hospital. A banquet aboard the Tango Maru last night hosted by Captain A. E. Moses and Local Agent F. M. Steadley showcased friendly Seattle Orient relations. Tango opens for public inspection today between 2 and 6 o'clock.
The Pioneers Association of Washington holds its Santa reunion on June 19 and 20 at Maedicon Park. Descendants of old settlers from nearby states join the celebration ending with a picnic and open air social. Address of the day urged to tidy clothing and have them cleaned at Pantorium Main 1048.
Canadians will celebrate with Queen Victoria Day events in Victoria while Seattle residents travel to Vancouver Island to join Canadian cousins. Two steamship lines offer a 2 fare round trip for Victoria and Indianapolis routes with return by May 27, tickets limited.
The piece discusses Rube Waddell described as one of baseballs greatest pitchers with unique quirks and legendary feats. It notes his fame across the country, his nickname Rabe, and hints at personal details about his life with his second wife.
Philadelphia pitcher George Edward Waddell, star of the Americans, faces questions in a maintenance suit. Described as left handed and unusually cultured yet notoriously difficult, he travels with a valet nicknamed keeper. He spoke of a salary far above his claimed earnings and has a history of tumultuous personal behavior.
A pithy moral urges every man to save part of earnings while healthy and employed. It praises the State Bank of Seattle as a safe, well managed place to start a savings account with four percent interest, compounded semi annually.
Barbers plan a boycott of Beattie barbers until they offer Torrey Razor sales at Red Cross Drug Stores 604 19 Second Ave. The $1.60 Torrey Hollow Ground Razor will be sold tomorrow for 96 cents with Williams Easy Shaving Soap priced at four cents.
Chief Wappenstein orders night shifts to arrest a large number of suspected disorderly persons in the Tenderloin area. Officers A Brown T Ryan Carleton Decker Crandall Donlan A Ryan and detectives Hubbard Freeman Byrne Phillips report arrests across the southern end. Notable detainees include Charlies Bogen George Strong F J Fleming and a diverse list of locals seized in the drag net.
An accident at First Avenue and Columbia yesterday left Frank Allen with severe leg injuries and possibly life threatening damage. Sam Klein, who intervened, pulled Allen from the front wheels of a heavily laden wagon just before the driver could stop. An ambulance delay left the injured man awaiting medical aid as bystanders contacted Wayside hospital.
A distorted report describes ambulance delays for accident victims, with private ambulances racing to arrive while police struggle to enforce timely aid. The piece hints the city may face arbitration or action if delays persist.
Importing merchants N. Abe and Y. Abe returned from inspecting makers in the United States and Manchuria and announced that future heavy machinery including tires railway tuggers and rails will be purchased from American factories rather than local suppliers. They cited quality and supply considerations after close inspection of manufacturing concerns.
Tomorrow is set as the departure date for the fir Coast bombermen and manufacturers who will meet Paul to confer with the Northern Pacific about the minimum weight schedule. C F White of the Commercial Co chairs committees and has received this notice. The meeting with road men is set for May 2.
Business men seek moderate prices and style at Ed White’s shop in Collins Building. The well known tailor offers latest styles and value for customers.
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