25 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
1
Rumor spreads in shipping circles that the White Star liner Cedric collided with Lanport Holt and sank with all aboard. White Star officials in New York deny the rumor, stating Cedric is of the highest type and could not be sunk by a dozen holes.
The Alaska Club elected officers at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. William Pigott was named president with J. W. Roberts as first vice president and O. Sauter as second vice president. John Green became secretary and N. M. Latimer treasurer. Other officers include A. W. Hastie J. J. McDonald J. A. Becker W. Joe James D. Hege Jr Win A. M. Jennings F. T. Hunter and RB Chilberg as trustees.
BERLAN reports intricate rumors surrounding Princess Alice's elopement. Elisio Materni, an Italian coachman and husband of a housemaid, is described as coarse and jealous. The princess, tall and refined, allegedly left with Materni after conflicts with her husband and prince, who reportedly joined the church to wed her.
Information charging Bandit Harry Tracy with assault was dismissed today in Portland Oregon, fifteen months after his death. The move clears the calendar of the case tied to the infamous criminal.
Donald H. Smith a real estate broker was acquitted in Justice Cann's court yesterday afternoon. He faced lar ceny by embezzlement over $100 earnest money from the Pioneer Dyeing and Cleaning Works purchase, charged by Richard Cameron.
Four bowling contests were staged at Arcade Alleys with the Ladies Club hosting a Tuesday session and Olympic Club completing their 60 game series. A Jackson won the most games and received a gold medal as enthusiasm for ladies bowling grows, while match men faced The Hinky final and Seattle teams pursued revenge after recent defeats by Tacoma.
Philadelphia society records note the wedding of Miss Florence Bawin Cramp and Theodore Roosevelt Pall of New York. The ceremony took place at noon at Tenth Presbyterian Church followed by a breakfast and reception at the Cramp home.
Labor groups schedule meetings this evening at multiple halls including Electrical Workers No. 77 at Marontebrary Second and Pike Teather Workers at W C L U hall Plumbers at Olympic hall and Western Central Labor union Teoamaters hall both on Second Avenue, with other locations listed.
Judge Cann ruled yesterday that Joseph J. Morgan, charged with burglarizing the residence of Max Weisfield, was not guilty. Morgan attempted to enter the property but the court dismissed the charge.
Witnesses say Morgan, intoxicated, attempted to enter a house on Jackson Street and was beaten into insensibility by residents of the Weisfields at 1306 Jackson Street. The incident centers on mistaken entry and self defense.
Philadelphia bowler Herman N. Walker earned a title after bowling 45 games at 1928-45 average across 16 city alleys. Known for a wide curve and speed, he ranks among Philadelphia’s top bowlers and favors the curve ball. Meanwhile insurance broker M A Newell reports the steamer Harwick Hall lost at sea after 40 days from Calcutta with 35 percent reinsurance.
In Angeles California on November 4 1908 the Law Loos defeated Beattice 1 to 0 in a pitching duel. Jimmy St Vrain and Joe Corbett pitched superbly with perfect defense supporting them. Oakland visitors beat Sacramento 7 to 0 as McKay starred for the visitors in a game noted for heavy hitting and no errors.
Puget Bound University in Tacoma announces its football team has disbanded for the season. The program cites lack of opponents after Washington State Refuses to schedule a game and opts to give players a reset until fall. Coach Rader expresses pride in the unblemished year.
Chicago report states Jack O'Brien and Tommy Ryan are matched for a six round fight in Philadelphia after the first of the year. Promoters expect a competitive event with local interest.
The Army eleven led by Captain Parnsworth, a six footer, shows strong leadership at West Point New York. The article notes a growing respect from major universities toward West Point opponents and the team’s improving status beyond mere practice fodder.
Sports chatter links Michigan coach Hurry-Up Yost to future moves at Harvard and hints at strengthening plans in college athletics. Proposals loom to shorten major league baseball seasons to 126 games and to stage an amateur billiard championship in Chicago. Ralph Bloomer is sidelined for the year after Princeton game injuries, while John A. Drake vows to quit ponies due to attention.
Spokane high school faces a husky, well conditioned squad in a Thanksgiving day game. Bruce Ehert’s Seattle team heads north to challenge Spokane, with Idaho and Washington clash slated for 1 30 pm and the gate expected to draw patrons home for early dinners.
Kalamazoo notes the Wolverine yacht built for Commodore Olin by Hepburn aims to outpace rivals Gull Lake heats. The vessel, larger than Jokers and with hollow runner plank, solid backbone, and cedar spine, targets a 20 mile course in under 36 minutes against eastern champions and Ohio Michigan flyers.
In San Francisco a heavyweight crowd gathers for the Gardner vs Fitzsimmons lightweight championship bout. Odds favor Fitzsimmons at 2 to 1 as both fighters train in Alameda and near the City House awaiting the ring bell. The long anticipated clash features 168 pounds, with critics split on age advantage and a study of knockout power and ring tactics.
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