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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
2
United Press reports a historic betting surge for the Yale versus Harvard football game with estimates surpassing one million dollars. In New Haven and other hubs, large bets were placed amid even terms, as Yale and Harvard factions show strong support and speculation runs high.
Lincoln and Broadway high schools clash this afternoon on Denny Field in Seattle for their annual city rivalry game. Broadway’s three seniors, including McDonald and Hubbard, lead a famed scoring lineup though some players are still recovering from a Spokane game. Coach Allen predicts Lincoln will win based on scores and lineup strength, though Hoo Bryant will miss the Broadway lineup.
Portland crowd of about 10 000 expected at Multnomah Field for the annual Oregon vs Oregon Agricultural College game. Businesses decorated and both schools staged a parade. Odds favor the Aggies at 2 to 1, with Norcross guiding Oregon after last week's Oregon Washington victory.
The Washington Athletic Club audience enjoyed a successful boxing and wrestling card last night. Notable bouts included A Boucher versus Lyden at 110 pounds with Lyden securing multiple knockdowns and a close decision. Wrestling saw L Corey take two falls from Fret Stremmel at 176 pounds. Four German Turners received applause as the event closed with no decision in a featherweight bout between Cy Jerrelis and Fred Deslett. Officials named were Lonnie Austin, A Schacht, C Schaefer, and KR Telford.
Fragmented racing recap from Emeryville describes maiden two year olds running at long odds. Mentioned are horses Calla and U N with varying outcomes in multiple races. Times listed include 1 1 6 and 1 46 1 5 for mile and seventy yards events with winners Nebulosus Ed Ball Metla katla and others.
Dugdale's park hosts a double header in the afternoon with a 1 pm Seattle vs Ranges match and a 3 pm Wanderers vs Valley City game on a local field. Valley City makes its first league appearance here as rain or shine dictates play while Wanderers line up an international match with Westham Island on December 27 drawing attention from fans.
In Bellingham on November 21, Lincoln High defeated its opponents as the debate team argued that labor unions are essential and should gain support. The panel sided with Lincoln High by a two to one decision.
The Columbia Athletic club team will travel to Stanwood tomorrow to challenge the Stanwood Athletic club for the scalp. Columbia has four straight wins and seeks another victory in the upcoming contest. Montana Defeated. In Bozeman the University of Montana fell 5 to 6 to Montana Agricultural College yesterday. Willamette arrives at Tacoma and prepares to replay Whitworth this afternoon. Both squads are in good shape.
Chauncey G Pulsifer prominent promoter and Southern Theatrical Exchange director, once based in Seattle, vanished from his Los Angeles offices as police and investors tracked him. More than twenty local women wait for his return after he allegedly collected several thousand dollars for theater ventures.
Maj. W. P. Richardson, chairman of the Alaska road commission, flew to Washington to present the commission’s annual report to the War Department. He urges rapid completion of permanent north country roads, asserting each dollar spent will yield gold output benefits.
A dramatic note from Texas Patti's admirer declares plans for a grand opera return. The speaker vows devotion and counts the days until reunion with the renowned performer in a celebrated production.
New York reports Oscar Hammerstein faces a $100000 lawsuit from Frances Lee who claims breach of contract and says he promised to make her a grand opera star. She alleges she endured ten years of preparation without revenue and will present letters of endearment from the impresario to support her case.
The Seattle Lighting Co seeks a writ of mandamus to force the city to permit laying a gas main in Bradford Ninth avenue area. An affidavit by F K Lane alleges the company’s franchise extends with city territory and cites a Beattie case to claim estoppel. The suit claims property rights worth $50,000 and seeks immediate hearing against the city and public works board.
The Cedar River pipeline riveters bill for 2137.35 faces scrutiny after a dispute over hours and pay. Superintendent Youngs and the Boilermakers union clashed on shifts with overtime and double-time claims. A special committee will investigate before any authorization.
An earthquake lasting unusually long struck eleven cities and towns across Mexico yesterday, with tremors felt in multiple regions. No further details on casualties or damage are provided in the readable text.
Kent voters prepare for a close mayoral race between Citizens and Local option tickets. Mayoral candidates include M. M. Morrill and Dr. A. R. Gould with a slate of council members and officers.
The Southern Pacific company faces a fine of 6600 dollars after conviction before Federal Judge Van Pleet on ten counts alleging violations of mandatory cattle watering and rest intervals during shipment by rail.
FAIRBANKS NOV 21 Mrs Roy Maddocks has received her commission dated October 34 as post mistress of Fairbanks succeeding Major Clum.
Mr and Mrs Shepiah celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a gathering of more than 100 neighbors and friends, honoring their twenty five years together in Kent.
The article notes Taft's brother pursuing a U.S. Senate candidacy in Ohio. He emphasizes public service as part of his campaign and aims to finalize affairs to face the upcoming political fight. The piece references Cincinnati and the broader Ohio political scene of the era.
Two men died when a car overturned during a practice run near Bava, Georgia. Mechanic Gee De Roses and driver John Juhans were killed when their vehicle was wrecked while the racers prepared for next Thursday's event.
Tank steamer Catania arrived late afternoon with oil for Standard Oil. Maverick left today on return voyage to San Francisco. Agents say Oleson and Mahoney will depart San Francisco for this port November 75 with general cargo, followed by Northland two days later. Ammon shifted to Tacoma to load port cargo. Craigvar in dry dock at Quartermaster Harbor for repairs after a stormy Pacific crossing. Shan Yak moved to Everett to load lumber. Farallon will depart tomorrow morning.
Four people are believed killed when a boiler exploded on the steamer H A Carter between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The accident occurred today with several passengers injured and crews attempting to assist the wounded.
Railroads announce adoption of a homeseekers rate covering western, northwestern and southwestern territories. The concession applies to all lands where homeseekers have filed applications and will be in force during January and February.
Rev. F J Van Horn invites Mountaineers to Plymouth church for a Mountain Service tomorrow night. The lecture will feature Kuleban, the Great White Watcher, as the illustrated subject. Election vote counts for Nebraska and Taft are noted in state secretary statistics.
J P Perkinson editor of Hallway and Marine News told the Washington Star Conservation congress that Congress and foreign ship lobby influence have left the American merchant marine demoralized and nearly non existent. He warned the Pacific trade could fade if favorable U S legislation is not enacted, citing Pacific Mail and Minnesota as the few U S flag carriers still operating at a loss.
A measure presented to the legislature targets fake real estate operators and deceptive listings. Dewr Fresno, committee chair and former health official, backs the bill which would impose a misdemeanor for noncompliant real estate deals and up to 5000 dollars in penalties.
Levi Ankeny says he favors a reasonable tariff and speaks for the people’s wishes. The report notes his stance in a brief Washington, D. C. context with scant readable detail.
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