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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1908

Page

2

Brown Still Owns Aberdeen Club In Spokane Move

Spokane Nov 4 Rob Brown new manager of the Spokane weball club says he still holds a half interest in Aberdeen and cannot confirm which Aberdeen players will join Spokane. With Aberdeen likely dropping the franchise many players may scatter with Brown or MacParland taking others to Portland.

Utted Presa Spokane Rob Brown Aberdeen Brown MacParland Portland

A A U Games Aimed At Seattle Hosting Prospects

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo committee under J Collins will decide if Seattle makes a bid to hold the A A U championships. Officials report limited time before the AAU governors meet on the third Monday in November to set plans. Seattle must show solid financial backing to land the event.

Beattie Seattle

Latonia Results From Cincinnati Racing Summary

United Press reports Latonia results on November 4 with multiple races. Deaver's Ludhiana won a five and a half furlong race with Winter Green second. Al Muller took six furlongs with Di Feetor second and Lens third. Sally won the mile and seventy yards event with All Red second and Old third. Stil Warm captured the sixteenth and Financier Le Sean finished second in the mile and sixteenth.

Cincinnati Latonia Deavere Ludhiana Winter Green Seawall Mabel Henry al Muller di- Feetor Lens Sally All Red Old Stil Warm Ees Imboden le Sean Secon Severus

Billy Hulen Plans Return to Baseball Next Season

Billy Hulen, former Spokane Indians captain, is now with Medicine Hat as a hoes trader. He says he will be back in the old game next year but remains mum about the exact point he will play.

Billy Hulen Spokane Indians Medicine Hat

Northwestern League Seeks Players and Talent

Discussion centers on adding players to the Northwestern league and exploring opportunities beyond current affiliations. Officials and team representatives consider new recruitment strategies and potential affiliations with additional clubs.

Vancouver Lands Nordyke After Draft Notice

Manager A. R. Dickson of Vancouver confirms official notice of Bugden by Atlanta and Mundorff by San Place. Vancouver will retain Lou Nordyke, drafted by Oakland, as only two players can be drafted from that club by a class A team.

A. R. Dickson Vancouver Bugden Atlanta San Place Lou Nordyke Oakland

Dugdale Heads to Chicago for Minor Leagues Conference

Seattle magnate Dugdale departed last night for Chicago to attend the National Association of Minor Leagues meeting. He plans a three week trip visiting his former home in Pooria and stopping in St. Louis and St. Paul.

PDB Dugdale Chi National Association of Minor Leagues Seattle Pooria St. Louis St. Paul

Spokane Team Relies on Small Green Field

Spokane high school players Pitchard Mohr De Witt Kienhols and John son struggle with injuries and frail legs as a Spokane paper blames a tiny green practice field for their poor condition and lack of mobility.

Spokane Pitchard Mohr de Witt Kienhols Johnson

Broadway High Plans Tacoma Football Trip

The Broad way high school student body organizes an excursion to Tacoma to see their eleven clash with Tacoma high eleven. The annual contest draws large crowds as Coach Lewis quarters the squad for a strenuous lead up to the crucial game.

Broadway High School Tacoma Broadway Lewis

Hoodoo Burned Automobile Mystery in Santa Rosa

A car burned to ashes on Interlochen boulevard after a rumored hoodoo belief failed to protect it. Jake suspected owner believes spirits did not haunt the machine, and a banquet honored the Sonionea. Alfred W. Battle, Seattle attorney, was arrested for driving on sidewalks and posted bond to appear in court.

Santa Rosa Cal Jake Alfred W. Battle

House poll by states shows 218 Republicans 173 Democrats

A Republican Congressional Committee poll lists state by state results indicating the next House would be 218 Republicans and 173 Democrats. Totals include California 8 Republicans 5 Democrats and New York 26 Republicans 1 Democrat among others.

United Press Chicas Republican Congressional Committee House Returne Alabama Arkanean California Colorado Connecticut Republf Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Ilinofa Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Misalasippi Midsouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina North Dakota

New Stocks in Narrow Graphic: A Century-Old Directory

New York market notes show a dense list of stocks and prices with numerous percentages. The fragment ends with a header stating DIRECTORY and a claim of being three centuries old. The text reflects an era ledger style with diverse company names and numeric yields.

Burmese Fashion Shifts From Directoire to Closed Skirt

From Burma comes the note that the sheath gown idea has been the national dress for centuries. The directoire style is waning in favor while the closed skirt grows in popularity.

Burma

Disturbance at Gospel Mission Leads to Arrest Warrant

A group including Thomas Greenville and Harry Duinton disrupted services at the Gospel Mission in Kennedy and a warrant for their arrest was sworn out at the prosecutor’s office this afternoon, with John Winters named as the prosecuting witness.

Thos, Greeg Harry Duinter Kennydale John Winters

Disappearance Report In Portland Boy Wendell Ward

A Portland weather observer William Bell reports his son Wendell Ward vanished in Oregon. The note asks the police to locate the boy, with speculation he may have gone toward Greatin, and requests action to find him.

Irving Ward United States Wiliam Bell Portland Ore Renee Wendell True Hell Sreatin

Local Dante Society Aids Italian Culture Effort

Through Mr Carlo Marchetti of Los Angeles appointed general commissioner to Europe by the A Y P exposition a Rome based Dante Alighieri society aims to spread Italian culture worldwide The local society already has 40 members with Dr Xavier P DeDonate as president Michele Pescele as treasurer and Adolfo Agzall as secretary

Carlo Marchetti Los Angeles Europe Dante Alighieri Rome Xavier P. DeDonate Michele Pescele Adalfo Agzall

Morse Case Goes to the Jury Deliberations underway

Evidence in the trial of Charlie Moree and Alfred J. Curtin, former Bank of North America president, was presented as the jury retired late this afternoon to consider a verdict.

Morse Chariea Moree Alfred J. Curtin Bank of North America

Swenson Sues Railroad Over 1908 Injury Claim

L A Swenson filed in the Superior Court alleging 1900 damages from a Northern Pacific Railway accident. He claims a cowcatcher struck him at the Mill crossing near Centennial Mill, bruising his left shoulder side and hand.

L. A. Swenson Swenson Centennial Mill

Hopkins Arrives in Chicago on Indictment Weighing $106000 Swindle Claim

Nora Wallace Hopkins, a mining broker, is charged with using the mails to defraud and swindling patrons of about $106,000. She arrived in Chicago from Seattle as United States District Attorney Lima sought a $25,000 bond before Judge Landis.

cHicard Nora Wallace H Seattle United States Lima Landis Hopkins’ Ball

Japanned Steel Shelf Brackets Ad for 10 Cent Pair

An advert describes 3x4 japanned steel shelf brackets priced at 10 cents a pair. It promotes strength, versatility for shelves, chairs, tables, doors, and furniture, claiming easy finishing and long durability while stressing value and utility.

Bourbons Feel Keenly Their Defeat in County Campaign

The article reports that George KB. Ryan, secretary of the King County Democratic committee, calls the defeat a keen disappointment for democracy. He notes inadequate county funds, with the Democratic fund at 1,760 versus the Republican 16,006, and praises volunteer workers while expressing ongoing inquiry into the loss.

George KB. Ryan King County Democrate Camerain United States Terhune Republican County Committee

They Mistook Him for Bill Taft in Forest Detective Tale

Hudson Curtin Adama, a large, keen eyed sleuth with City Detective Frank Clark, worked the crowd at police headquarters when a roar rose. The throng cried that he was their next president, mistaking him for William Howard Taft, causing Hudson to blush and joke that not every man gets so mistaken.

Hudsan Curtin Adama Frank Clark Hudson Clark Adams Bill Taft William Howard Taft

Pickpockets Work Amid Crowds During Election Night

In crowded streets last night, pickpockets targeted election crowds. Real estate broker James W. Seteen reported his wallet containing 150 dollars in bills and gold stolen near Beconday and Union streets while watching election bulletins. Police questioned the suspect-like crowd behavior as suspicious maneuvers were seen by bystanders.

Combelle T Polics James W. Seteen Laon Coambia Union Swesen Bwenea Becondav James T.wee

Taft Receives Vast Wave of Congratulatory Messages

President elect Taft arrived home after a long night and found a huge pile of telegrams awaiting his attention. His secretary said the volume was so large he could not answer them all personally. He planned a main address at a corner stone ceremony for a public school and to address a national missionary meeting. He would also attend a Commercial Club banquet and, with Mrs Taft, depart for Hot Springs Virginia for several weeks.

Cincinnati Ohio Taft Commercial Club

Rudensy Bros. Labor Case Clarification

The Star corrects a report on Rudensy Bros employment agents who faced a fraud charge. It states Thomas B. McMahon did not defend Rudensy Bros and instead represented the opposing side. The committee heard evidence and McMahon urged license revocation.

City Council Labor Committee Rudensy Broa the Star Thomas B. McMahon McMahon Rudensy Dros

City official lauds employment agency head and scope

Mr. McMahon praises the city employment agency led by Commissioner Lyman at civil service headquarters and urges expansion of its scope and influence.

McMahon Lyman Civil Service Commission

Stringer Named Chief Deputy for Hodge Administration

Major Jack Stringer a former United States deputy marshal will be chief deputy when Sheriff elect Robert T. Hodge takes office. Hodge made no promises but Stringer’s longtime backing and county political connections made the understanding likely. Stringer actively supported Hodge’s campaign and contributed his time and expertise.

Jack” Stringer United States Robert T. Hodge Hodge Stringer Elne

Williams Divorce Suit Alleges Husbands Poker Habit

Mrs Margaret P Williams files for divorce from Charles R Williams in superior court alleging he is a confirmed poker player who stays away four or five nights weekly to gamble with undesirable companions. She seeks 65 a month alimony and household effects. They wed in Tacoma in 1903.

Margaret P. Williams Superior Court Charles R. Williams

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