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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1904
Page
2
A flawed excerpt argues ambition drives wealth and that saving is essential. It claims wealth comes from disciplined saving while healthy, productive effort enables earnings and celebrates the value of a first savings in a solid bank.
In San Francisco on November 1 Joe Gane, the colored light, was awarded the world lightweight title after a foul in the fifth round by Jimmy Britt. Britt protested the decision as Gane knelt, and referees and police intervened. Britt praised by spectators as the better man, and bets predicted a Gans win in 16 rounds.
The Manuel Lopes baseball squad faces a select professional team at Recreation Park next Sunday. First pitch is at 2 30 o clock with Jack Hickey starting for Lopes and Jesse Stoval pitching for the professionals.
University Station November 1 for the first time in its history regular classes of boxing fencing and wrestling are being formed at the gymnasium under Prof. B F Roller the new physical director. He is from the University of Pennsylvania and is a competent instructor with medals for shot put and hammer throw and records of 148 feet 6 inches with the hammer and 43 feet 2 inches with the shot.
Oakland and Tacoma played to a tie with Tacoma shut out by a score of 2 to 0. Thomas and Moskimen starred for Oakland while Hog an and Byrne contributed for Tacoma in a defensively fought game reported from San Francisco on November 1.
Tommy Burns and Dave Barry will meet in a 20 round bout in Portland at Willamette Athletic club on November 17. They will weigh 158 pounds at 3 p m. Burns starts for the coast today after receiving a club ticket.
J Br Keogh of Buffalo defeated Thomas Hueston of St Louis 126 to 120 in the first game of the three cornered tie playoff for the pool world championship. DeOro faces Hueston next. a Hueston loss ends his title chances.
Judge Parker received a standing ovation at a Democratic rally in Madison Square Garden New York last night. He delivered a forceful speech denouncing the Republican party and administration and urged voters to support a sane businesslike Democratic governance.
The airship invented by Capt. Thomas S Baldwin of San Francisco circled above the fair grounds at about 2000 feet. It moved in all directions and returned to the start, demonstrating controllability and ability to progress against a moderate breeze.
Nome reports total value of gold dust and bullion entered for shipment abroad since June 13 amounts to 3 251 665.45 dollars. Local customs records detail large outbound shipments during the period.
More than 250 pupils attend the public night school at Central school building in its five months term. Principal EB Heath says attendance may rise next week as staff prepares to meet demand. Students include boys in day jobs and immigrants from Germany Norway Sweden Italy France and other countries plus Chinese and Japanese learners. Teachers O G Marsh W L Ravelle Maj BE Ingraham and John Watkins will lead lectures and activities nightly from 7 30 to 9 30 with 7 15 arrivals.
In Memphis yesterday morning two burglars entered S Veretnikov shop and after a hand to hand struggle with the proprietor were captured by police before escaping. The thieves named John Phillips and Julius Saunders face attempted burglary charges before Justice Gordon. In other news a Boyle building collapse in Memphis left one porter dead and several injured, and in Lincoln Nebraska the stallion George Starr valued at 10000 dollars perished in a Norfolk fire.
The Star reports Seattle police court records show repeated arrests for crime with few or no dispositions recorded. Many defendants, often persistent violators, lewd women, and gamblers, were released or fined inconsistently, costing the city thousands in lost potential fines.
The Star notes George’s anti crime stance and strict court, claiming over $32,000 collected for the city in ten months. He argues fines deter crime and that credit for fines was rarely allowed, asserting his records reflect taxpayer benefit and court discipline.
A Mercer Island dairy owner named Lucas faces health scrutiny over filthy conditions that allegedly affect milk supplies to Seattle area grocers. Inspector Woodcock reports limited impure samples and notes enforcement gaps due to funding, while a state bill aims to regulate milk care and inspection nationwide.
A large number of people seek treatment at the Columbia Medical Institute during a two week free demonstration of the Columbian treatment. Readers praise the elegant offices and complete care, noting modern instruments and promising results from the new methods.
Mr Frink responds to a critic accusing Sam H Piles of backing his governor bid four years ago. He affirms Piles loyalty in contests and conventions and asserts his own railway policy record remains fixed and his support for rate and tax reform within the Republican Party.
Rev Wm n Wark of Bellingham spoke at Edgewater Congregational Church Fremont on The Holy Land. He is noted for a 1901 Palestine study tour with divinity students contributing to his lecture. Health Officer Ladiow reports Seattle birth count 115 and death rate near normal last month.
In Superior Court Mrs Mae Mutler was granted a divorce from Ralph Mutler on non support grounds. Mrs HH Barton hosts friends at 611 What Avenue. Simon Wolf addressed a large Jewish community audience. The school board bought part of Block 17 for 1000 and weighs a larger $15000 purchase between Washington Main and 18th-19th avenues. A Brooms school house to be erected at Hast Union and Summit. Sailor 8 Tennison and Salvation Army member Jed Heinze were committed to the insane asylum. Unitarian rummage sale continues in Ericson hall today and tomorrow with charity supporters urged to attend. An informal Hallowe en party hosted by Miss Marjorie Foltz at 4022 Aurora Fremont featured festive decorations and games.
City detectives arrested C. W. Duckman after his wife alleged he tried to compel her to become a prostitute and even forced her to a southern city brothel. She escaped to a Third Avenue police officer. Duckman denied the charge. The couple, married only days, lived at 808 Eighth Avenue. Bail set. continuance to November 3 requested. Police Judge George heard the case.
Furniture dealer B Schoenfeld reported to Fire Marshal Kellogg that a Galvin port hydrant at the Olive Street Broadway corner failed to provide water when called Sunday night. Hose had to reach a hydrant three blocks away. Kellogg will investigate and replace if needed.
Vancouver B C November report says Tom Johnston a logger formerly of Washington State committed suicide this morning. He had delirium tremens and died as a result of the self inflicted shooting.
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