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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
2
Lincoln high school defeated Spokane 10 to 6 in a hard fought game. Obnick scored the opening 40 yard return and Bryant added a field goal from the 23 yard line. DeWitt and Spekanet contributed key plays as Lincoln prevailed despite a weight disadvantage. Obnick and Bryant were standout players in the win.
Broadway high school routed Portland East Side 19 to 0 after a 23 to 6 first half. Penny Smith starred as right half with a 40 yard run, while Cornell Portland’s quarterback was tackled short of the goal by Broadway defender. Portland showed gameness but failed to threaten Broadway’s offense.
Yale coach Lucius H. Biglow recalls Wendell Wendell’s 50 yard dash for a decisive score in the 1907 Harvard Yale clash. He praises Wendell’s run and interference as key to Yale’s 12 to 0 win with Tad Jones stopping him just before the goal line.
A Seattle meeting of the Ministerial Association formed a committee to arrange a uniform Week of Prayer. Dr. M. A. Matthews warned that crime and corruption are rampant, calling the week a vital check. The committee includes Dr. Matthews, Dr. Sydney von Rev, Norman Ward, Rev J. Garvin and Rev. W. H. W. Rees.
Two search teams hunt woods behind Edmonds for John Haxtrom's two 11 to 12 year old sons and a companion after their Saturday duck trip. Wires down from a storm isolate Edmonds as dogs from Seattle Harrisons arrive later to aid the search. Bankruptcy petition filed by Pred Wyatt of Molly in King County cites assets and liabilities with bounced checks.
Students at the university moved classroom furniture onto campus and posted placards criticizing the faculty during Halloween. Janitors removed the placards before faculty noticed. Furniture was restored. some students circulated resolutions denouncing the incident. No official investigation is planned.
A severe storm last night caused damage mostly within the city. Electric wires were knocked down and a live wire on Queen Anne Hill sparked a fire aloft, with telephone lines affected across the surrounding area.
Bank clearings show a total of 1,557,246.04 with balances of 166,426.82 recorded for Beattie Clearinga today.
A strong substantial oak stand finished in golden tone with a square 24 inch top and moulded rail. It features turned legs and a shaped lower shelf, offered at a special price of 1.95.
Dr. J. W. Montgomery of Everett took a straw ballot among Seattle bound passengers. Taft received 39 votes, Bryan 14, Chafin 3, and Debs 1, reflecting early sentiment on the trip into Seattle this morning.
In a Bourne of mystery the Wisconsin and Michigan lumber magnate Edward P. Shore and Mies Herty Hedrick of Pittsburgh are said to be married in secret. Pittsburgh officials requested detention from Pittshura authorities though no charges have been filed.
Oakland shut out San Francisco in both final season games with Graney pitching strongly. Morning game details are garbled but show Oakland defeating San Francisco. A Port Orchard fire destroyed multiple buildings including Noyes grocery and the Owl cafe. A thief stole $90.75 from Hotel Sherman during a city blackout. Woodmen of the World to host dances cards and election returns at 516 Spring Ave.
The M4 hour race at Ascot Park concluded with Loco Mobile finishing first after traveling 916 miles. Franklin placed second with 434 miles and Studebaker finished third at 625 miles.
The body of a well dressed, unidentified man was found floating in Griffins Bay near Torn Harbor. An inquest by the coroner was held and the body was interred today. Officials have not determined his identity and it is believed he fell from a passing vessel.
Officers of the Pacific Northwest Basketball League of the YMCA were chosen at the annual meeting held at the local association. A. G. Douthitt was elected president and Marty Rooth of Tacoma named secretary, with a basketball schedule and referees set for the season.
An ad extolls Prilliantehine metal polish as quick lasting and economical. It claims easy daily use leaving a bright finish, with various weights and shipping mentions, and promises to remove acid rust and fly specks for a brilliant result.
In New York indictments against Thornton Jenkins Hains and Captain Peter Hains for the killing of William B Annis, the trial date was moved to next Monday in Judge Aspinwall s court following a lengthy argument among counsels. In Bellingham two seamen Francis and Roy Shriver endured a 16 hour storm before rescue at daybreak.
Headquarters for women workers opened at 713 First Ave Union block rooms 4 31 and 32 with the kindness of Messrs Parker and Brown who have offered their offices to all women in any branch of workers reform work. Announcement by Fannie Leake Cummings M D and Atherine D Stirtan committee.
The Interbay Improvement club schedules a smoker at Minch's hall on 15th Ave W and Grand Blvd this Friday evening with Mayor John F. Miller invited to speak.
A display in the Drapery Section on the second floor features stylish fabrics and wall coverings. Verdure patterns, Gobelin effects, and Silk wall coverings echo Colonial and French periods with bright colorings. Furniture coverings include Silks Mohairs Velours and Brocades with damasks and moires for refined room decor.
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