Venables Wins Narrow Decision Over Renshaw in Seattle Card
In the Seattle Athletic Club gym last night George Unsell & Co presented a fast paced wrestling and boxing program. Vic Venables of Seattle defeated Rodney Renshaw of Vancouver in a hard fought bout with falls of 19 minutes 22 seconds and 2 minutes 36 seconds in the final tally.
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Seattle Athletic Club
Ess
George Unsell & Co
Vic 1 Venables
Seattle
Rodney
Vancouver
Renshaw
Venabt
Aggressivene
Oscar Soe
Fred Nord
Filberg
Spectatora
Pullman and Idaho Play Tie in Fast College Game
In Pullman Washington Agricultural College and University of Idaho tied 4 4 after both teams scored from placement. Idaho’s Small kicked from the 10 yard line early and Pullman’s Halm tied the game from the 20 yard line ten minutes in. Idaho never reached Pullman’s goal while the line held on downs at Idaho’s 18 yard line.
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Pullman
Washington Agricultural College
University of Idaho
Small
Idaho
Halm
Lincoln Lifts Spirits as Indy Sails to Tacoma
The Lincoln team travels aboard the steamship Indianapolis with 400 students to back a key Northwest championship clash against Tacoma. Coach Allen vows victory as star Boob Bryant awaits a decisive placement kick in tonight’s 7 o'clock return matchup.
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Lincoln
Indianapolis
Tacoma
Lincoln School
Tacomn
Northwest
Seatie
Allen
Bryant
Broadway Plays Spokane Eleven in High School Football
Broadway faces South Central high school of Spokane in a decisive game. Broadway uses new tactics as Spokane seeks revenge for a recent loss to Lincoln. Coach Lewis has Lewis at quarterback while Hubbard is doubtful due to poor condition.
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Broadway
Denny
South Central High School
Spokane
Lincoln
Lewis
Hubbard
Wenatchee Football Defeats Ballard In Narrow Victory
Wenatchee high school eleven defeated Ballard 16 to 0 using straight football. Gillis from Broadway High stood out, with Gline breaking 30 yards on the first play and scoring Wenatchee's first TD after a long run. Cunningham starred for Ballard but Wenatchee backs overpowered Ballard’s line.
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Wenatchee High School
Ballard High School
Gillis
Broadway
Gline
Wenatchee
Cunningham
Ballard
Aberdeen Sticks To League
Aberdeen will remain in the Northwestern league as decided by local businessmen led by baseball club president McFarlane. Fans will solicit subscriptions soon and Hoquiam backers were rejected in forming the Aberdeen Hoquiam team.
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Aberdeen
McFarlane
Hoquiam
Aberdeen-Hoquiam
No features on Emeryville card yields quiet day
In Emeryville California on November 14 there were no notable races yet some events showed promise. Paine impressed as a standout in the fourth while others faced misfortune and a few favorites ran well.
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Akland
Cal
Emeryville
Paine
Astronomer Takes Fifth Race At Six And A Half Furlongs
Early speed faded as Military Man closed to win the fourth race while Astronomer, a well backed favorite from the Chinn table, captured the fifth. Max Hirech Ed Heffner and a Latonta carload from Mone Golfblatt and H Miller arrived today from New York. Races featured mixed results with horses named Haslett Amanda and Sempronium among others. times range from 1 1 6 to 1 19 4-6.
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Military Man
Springban
Orphan
Astronomer
Chinn
Max Hirech
Ed Heffner
New York
Mone Golfblatt
H. Miller
Latonta
Relling— Haslett
Oogered
Matebtulla
Sxelling
Amanda
Dietributer
Royal N
Esking
Selling — Astronomer
Smet Metzner
von Tromp
Timne
Sempronium
Toll Box
Aunt Kit
Washington at Eugene anticipates Oregon game day
The University of Washington football team arrived in Eugene in good condition aside from Haheesh who fell ill on the train and may miss the lineup. Bonfire rallies and merrymakings marked Oregon College last night as students anticipated the afternoon clash with Oregon.
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University of Washington
University of Oregon
Eugene
Haheesh
Oregon College
Artillery Records Set at Fort Morgan With 12 Inch Rifles
The Seventy Fifth United States artillery company at Fort Morgan reportedly set new records firing 12 inch rifles. Out of ten shots eight hit a distant target six miles away in the Gulf of Meotteo area.
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Fifth
United States Artillery Company
Fort Morgan
Gulf of Meotteo
Dances Clarified at Green Lake in Letter to The Star
J Moore sent a communication about dances at Green Lake. George Collman says the events are properly run and attended by respectable people. No Sunday dances exist, though a couple of private Sunday night parties occurred recently. Dr Thomas P Butler was pardoned from the county jail by Governor Mead after nearly a year for a criminal operation. He was sentenced last November to one year in jail and a $1000 fine. time to serve would have ended November 22.
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Selenoe
Filberg
Siegfried
Dave Mayers
Joe Parkinson
Lonnie
Penne
Austin
Charles Munroe
Orville Vance
J. Moore
Green Lake
George Collman
Thomas P. Butler
Mead
Plums Picked for Good Boys by King County G.O.P.
The King county republican central committee endorsed George H. Russell for postmaster while promising to avoid the county treasurer matter. Lucius McGuire and Samuel Goldberg received uncertain and charity roles, with George H. Reveille Wilbur F. Cummings and Frank Hammond named for assistant attorney general. About 76 jobs approved, subcommittee to present names to officers Monday, committee to meet Friday for report.
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King County
Republican Central Committee
George H. Russell
Russell
Lucius McGuire
Samuel Goldberg
George H. Reveille
Wilbur F. Cummings
Frank Hammond
Central Committee
Tammany
Stock Market Ledger From New York Trading Floor
A snapshot of U S stocks and prices dated November 14 1908 shows varied readings for Am Lecorm Anacon Atchison and Pacific among others with totals of 672200 shares reported. The listing includes numerous company abbreviations and percentages indicating price movements and trading volumes across railroads steel and sugar sectors.
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New York
Browka
Par
Lowbo
Armaly
Cap
Chee
An. W. Pe
Ishastris
Pacific
N.Y. Contt. Towlsraninies
North
Peon. Ry
Ay Ioe
P. Stesors
NeoBisEy
Bet, RS & Ll
Sorela Ri Coa
KR. L Ca
South Pacific LI
Ales Nie Booth Ry
Latonia Horse Races Cincinnati Results Report
Latonia results from Cincinnati list six furlongs winners Mique O'Brien and Ciaiborne with seconds Medora Kill the and Dispute, and thirds Sister Phyltlie Ludhiana Ploreal Marmorean Gambrinus. Mile and a half races note Buffoon Apt and Gaake Mary posting winning times.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Latonia
Mique O'Brien
Medora
Phyltlie
Ciaiborne
Kill the
Ludhiana
Buffoon
Dispute
Ploreal
Ee Teae
Preeten
Dane
Gaake Mary
Marmorean
Harret
Mite
Apt
Mivedear
Gambrinus
Battling Bat Narrates His Biographical Quest
A whimsical biographical piece presents Battling Bat lamenting the death of great historians. He contemplates writing his own history, noting Macauley Bancroft and Pliny are gone, and muses about hiring a first class blond stenag to aid his writing despite clumsy fingers.
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Battling
Macauley
Bancroft
Pliny
Caesar
YOUNGS AT POWER PLANT TO START NEW GENERATOR
Supt. L. B. Younge of the light and water department has taken charge at the Cedar River power plant to start the newly installed generator. A turbine ran hot causing a delay in full current until tomorrow, leaving portions of the city unlit during early hours. Officials say the meteorological system will soon restore full service and that extra horsepower remains available while the new pipe line is completed early next year.
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L. B. Younge
Light and Water Department
Cedar River
The
Star
Youngs
Logged-Off Land Men In Session
The Washington Logged-Off Land association held its annual meeting at the Seattle Commercial club. President Joel Shomaker outlined aims to clear land, build homes, boost trade, form rural districts, and raise farm property values. J. J. Donavan spoke on Whatcom Logging Company lands, Prof. J. W. Brandel and H. Rasche discussed wood chemistry, and C. D. Hillman offered 10 acres at Port Susan for an experimental station. Officers were elected and a membership drive was approved.
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Washington Logged-Off Land Association
Seattlea Commercial Club
Joel Shomaker
J. J. Donavan
Bellingham Chamber of Commerce
Whatcom Logging Company
J. W. Brandel
University of Washington
H. Rasche
C. D. Hillman
Port Susan
King County Debates Speaker Pick Fails to Endorse A Candidate
A King County delegation failed to endorse any candidate for the speaker of the lower house. Ole Hanson steered a resolution to reject local contenders while factions led by Hanson and Jackson clashed, leaving Renick with votes but no clear winner. The steering committee narrowed to Ghent Renick and Jackson, signaling broader county backing but uncertainty remains.
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Star
King County
Featertay
Ghent
Beentek
Jackson
Ole Hancon
Jeffries
McMansters
Tomkin
Christensen
Tennant
Norris
Webater
McInoia
Taylor
Allen
Clark
Weir
Palmer
Renick
Ole Hanson
Hanson
Renlok
Jeffrien
Kaiser's Grim Retreat Threatens German Leadership Crisis
Reported by courtiers at Bechin gen, Kaiser Wilhelm II faces pressure as Von Buelow’s resignation looms after a Reichstag speech defending the emperor. The emperor may demand adherence to the chancellor’s terms or force acceptance of the resignation.
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Kaleor Wilhelm Iy
Prince Fuerstenberg
Bechingen
Germany
Kiel Mondal
von Budow
Reichstag
von Buelow
Exposition Steps in to Aid Desperate Wood Carver
John Koetechenreuter, a Manitowoc Wisconsin emigrant living at 7813 Nineteenth Ave NW Ballard, arrives in the city to find work but remains unemployed due to his slight physique. Neighbors report his family’s financial distress and lack of funds for basic transport to seek jobs. The Star is asked to publicize his plight and appeal for aid.
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John Koetechenreuter
Thin City
Manitowoc
Wis
Nineteenth Av
N. W
Ballard
Kotachenreuter
Star
Kotschenreuter
Geranium Day Rally Aims for Gardener Plant Target
At least 3000 geranium plants arrive at the A Y P E landscape gardens department as geranium day continues. Free admission for each plant brings the total toward the 26000 goal, with gates reopening tomorrow for contributors. Steamer A G Lindsay due Monday, carrying cargo from various ports as Two Brothers arrive from Ladysmith with coal for Waterhouse Co.
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A-Y-P. BE
Purcell Gives Bail After Lincoln Park Assault Case
Frank Purcell appeared before Judge Gordon and gave bonds to assure his appearance at trial. He is accused of assaulting Mattia Smyth at Lincoln Park Georgetown, blackening her eye and breaking her nose, and of knocking down Stella Prather, her sister, on the same occasion.
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Frank Purcell
A. J. Speeckert
Gordon
Purcell
Mattia Smyth
Lincoln Park
Georgetown
Stella Prather
Ainter
Alaska Hears Of Turk Arrival Rush
The polar region orders ten thousand turkeys for Thanksgiving feasts. Soldiers miners hunters and Indians join the shipment as boats carry the immense supply north. Local farmers and citizens warn of looming turkey shortages and urge early provision against the shortage.
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North
Polar
Russell Notified Expected for Local Postmaster Role
Up to late today George F. Russell had not been notified to take over the local post office from Stewart, removed recently by President Roosevelt. Russell's endorsements reached the president by telegraph last night and are believed satisfactory, with officials expecting a Monday morning start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Russell
Washington
Stewart
Roosevelt
Mr. Russell
Nunsell
Mutual Benefit officials to visit Seattle on tour
BH. EB. Rhodes vice president and A. A. Drew general superintendent of agencies of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance are expected in Seattle November 18 for a two day visit, after which they will continue their tour south. H. M. Grinnell general agent will hold a banquet for the officials medical examiners and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. EB. Rhodes
A. A. Drew
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Seattle
H. M. Grinnell
City Prisoners to Work in Stock Ade
Kampala and wife sue in Judge George's court against the Great Northern Railway for 99.10 alleging $59.10 fare to Phoenix plus a return to Seattle from Laurier and an additional 40 for humiliation after being put off the train.
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Laurier
Phoenix
Bh. C. A
Kampala
Judge George's Court
Great Northern Railway Company
Seattle
Wireless from Valdez boats transmit positions
The United Wireless Telegraph Co reports contact with two Valdez vessels, the Pennsylvania and the Yucatan. The Pennsylvania lies 106 miles from Sitka in a smooth sea with a southeast breeze. The Yucatan is at latitude 68 56 and longitude 140 19 with a slight easterly breeze and a full passenger list.
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United Wireless Telegraph Co
Valdez Ners
Pennsylvania
Yucatan
Sitka
Wessel
Labor union notices from secretaries and locals
Secretary Harris announces Allied Culinary Craft union annual meeting on December 11 eve. ning with four locals represented. Metal Polishers union reports twenty one new members to the council. Machinists Union No. 79 to hold annual officer election at first December meeting. Woman's Auxiliary No. 23 to hold winter event at Carpenters Hall 1626 Fourth Ave on November 19.
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J. R. Harris
Allied Culinary Crafte
Metal Polishers’ Union
Machinists’ Union
Wey
Woman's Auxiliary
Carpenters’ Hall
Fourth Ay
City considers stockade plan for prisoners
The council discussed a stockade scheme to house prisoners on unimproved city land. Provisions include five hours of dining and work periods, with meals in a dining room, and daily cost estimates for prisoner maintenance. The plan envisions clearing acres for housing and work quarters before extending to remaining parcels.
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Counci
Council
Mitteoe
Mena
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NEW Rifle Records
Oshorn & CO
Chicago
Neni
Bat's Biog
Shomaker
King County Mar
Hoch der Kaiser
Undt Gott
National Landing, Co, Inc
A. G. Lindsay
Ladysmith
Waterhouse & Co
Polly
Seattle Electric Company
Opyright
Alaska
Turk
Nues
Valdez Boats
LABOR
A. L. Hall
First Ave
Knoshers
Wexvon
Cape
James
Ghirardelli
Chuck
Goedell-Pratt Ry Batanet
M. Spinning
Seattle, U, SA
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