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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1908

Page

2

Northwestern YMCA to Meet Tacoma in Pacific Northwest Indoor Meet

The Pacific Northwest YMCA officials schedule an indoor meet in Tacoma for next Saturday. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded for first through third places. Events include 440 yard dash, 220 yard race, mile run, high jump, shot put and relay. Seattle entries include six men with notable contenders Frank Denton and Victor Rabell.

Pacific Northwest Y. M. C. A Tacoma Pacific Northwest Physical Directors’ Society Seattle Glide A Frank L. Denton Victor Rabel Peter George Ts

Coaches pick All Northwest team by mutual agreement

Washington Agricultural College coaches Gilmore Dobie and Norcross selected the All Northwest squad with mutual consent. Key picks include Grim and Cherry from Washington, Jamison and Mucklestone from Whitworth, Jarvis from Washington, and several others from O A C, U of W, and C A C. Jarvis and Jamison are noted as top guards and forwards among the selections.

Washieson Agricultural College Gilmore Dobie CO. Norcross Coyle Mucklestone Jarvis Washington McQuillen Whitworth Jamison Cherry Washington State Dobie Grim L. E Bants L. T Halm L. G C. A. GC R. T. Monthlon R. B R. H Borleske Whitman L. H Wolff C. A Doble Babcock Eakin Noreroas Oldright Pendergrass Jarvin Moullen University of Ore R. G BR. T eQuillen Washi Muckstone IL. H Cth U. of W Full Noverdes

Chancellors Challenge Chancellors for Two-Pound Title

The Chancellor Athletic Club issues a challenge to determine the state two pound championship. They invite any valid claimant, focusing mainly on Ballard High School and Franklin High School. Ballard handed the Chancellors their only loss 6 to 0, the season’s sole defeat.

Chancellor Athletic Club Even Ballard High School Pranklin High School

Rubie Granda Wins Handicap at Oakland Racing Card

In Oakland yesterday Rubie Granda from Thomme BH stable claimed an easy handicap victory as Schleswig serious rival Sempronium trailed. Madman tired in the final furlong letting Rubie Granda pass. Joe and Sempronium filled minor spots. Other races saw Priceless prevail over Forerunner, and Sempronium win the fifth over Herodotus with Arctablaides taking the purse. Time notes accompany each race.

Oakland Cal Rubie Granda Thomme Williama Schleswig Rubia Granda Madman Rubin Granda Joe Jewel Forerunner Sempronium Herodotua Dovalta Yellowstone Turity A Te Distributor Subis Granda Madman Acre Schreewig Sempronium Herodotus Arctblaides Francia Joseph Sexian

Santa Anita Races and Melbourne Tennis Result Highlights

United Press reports at Santa Anita Park as Beals Wright and Norman Brookes win Davis Cup singles in Melbourne. Card notes include Friend Harry and Canique winners with record times while jockey Alon cancels mounts after San Center-Gay advisory. Adrian Block acknowledges America's first ship Restless on Manhattan Island in 1618.

United Press Harry Knight Santa Anita Park Alon San ‘ Center- Gay George Kismet Great Heavens Canique Animus Spohn L Widing Orifiagath Captain Burnett Work On Play the Sultan Aixteenth Peorge of Ivanhoe Henry C Bachet Melbourne Beals ¢ Wright A. ¥. Wilding Australia Norman Brookes F. Bi. Alexander America Adrian Block Iit Manhattan Island

Tacoma Schools Move to Prohibit Football

Tacoma public schools may ban football after a resolution by director John T. Bibhan at the upcoming meeting. Opposing directorsMcQuestionn Clifford and Drury will resist the change while President Go. W. Barlow supports it. Two board vacancies loom.

United P Tacoma John T. Bibhan Tacoma G. D McQuestionn M. L. Clifford Charles Drury GO. W. Barlow

Coaches to Retire After Final Season at Oregon and Idaho

After the Washington game, Oregon Agricultural College coach Norcross declares retirement from football following two years coaching the O A C team. Idaho coach John Middleton also exits, planning a banking career. Norcross, a mining engineer, contemplates two mining deals in Dawson district and Mexico.

Norcross Oregon Itura College University of Idaho Washington Dobie Norcroga Dawson District Mexico John Middleton Idaho

Northwestern all star selections include Seattle players

George Stewart of Spokane lists Seattle stars among the Northwestern all star picks. R. E. Heymer Tacoma and R. T. Englehorst Spokane raise the representation with Bryant Lincoln center Beck Lincoln and others from Broadway Lincoln Tacoma and Spokane including Presley Ohnick and Herrington as captain noted in the compiled roster.

Seattle George Stewart Spokane R. E Heymer Tacoma R. T Englehors RK. G Bryant Lincoln Center Beck L. G McDonald Broadway L. T Presley L. E Ohnick Quarter Bringhoff L. H Herrington R. H Pike Full Sparger

Athletic Meet at Y M C A Tonight

The monthly Y M C A athletic meet will be held this evening in the association gymnasium with free admission for senior members. Last meet drew 22 entries. Prof. A G Douthitt, physical director, expects more participants. Events include the 26 yard dash, three standing broad jumps, pole vault, and mile run. Also noted: M Triplett, captain-elect of Washington State College baseball 1909, will not return to school and will pursue show business in Wenatchee with G A Longanacker.

Association Gymnasium Alt A. G. Douthitt Pullman

Lumbermen After Canadian Timber Trade Sparks Plans

Three prominent American lumber men J. Turner W. A. Hugham and D. C. Rounds have visited Vancouver to confer with timber cruisers in British Columbia. They plan extensive purchases in the region following months of scouting and expect to push a large timber deal.

United Presa Vancouver B. GC J. ©. Turner W. A. Hueham New York D. C

Return of Haitian Interior Minister After Escape

General Leonthe, Haiti interior minister, arrived in Port au Prince after surviving an insurgent attempt on his life. He told a thrilling account of his escape from the revolutionary forces and his safe departure from the danger zone.

United Preas Port AU Prince Leoonte

Gold Dust Shipment Reaches Valdez by Trail

Gold dust valued at $276,000 from Fairbanks arrived at Valdez and was shipped to Seattle. Through this winter the Orr stage line has hauled about $1,000,000 from the trail with more expected.

Y United Press Valdez Alaaka Fairbanks Seattle Orr Stage

Floods Sweep Across Nation The Worst in Fifteen Years

The article recounts severe flooding nationwide with experts and residents describing the disaster as the country’s most devastating in 15 years. It details overflowing rivers, submerged roads, and the peril faced by communities including the university area and local towns.

Old Indian Fighter Woodin Dies at 75 in Washington

Woodinville founder and Seattle craftsman Tra Woodin died at his home aged 75. Born in New York he came to Seattle in 1864 and helped build a tannery later burned in 1865. He served in the Indian wars, left a widow and two daughters, and was an Odd Fellows member with funeral planned Sunday.

Tra Woodin Woodinville Seattle M.D. Woodin Mr. Woodie New York Michigan Wisconsin Washington Ber Woodine Prefontaine Place Yesterway Beattie Woodin Helen Keller Redmond Odd Perions Se Methatins Weedin

Vanderveer Names First Woman Deputy Prosecutor

Whitehead, longtime chief clerk in the office of Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh, is appointed deputy prosecuting attorney. She will have authority to sign complaints and handle office work. some cases may be tried. She becomes the first woman deputy in the state.

Whitehead University of Ashington Law School Attor Mackintosh Ring Miss Whitehead

Panama Liner Finance Sinks With 600 Bags Of Mail

New York November 28 six hundred bags of mail were lost when the Panama liner Finance sank off Sandy Hook. Four people died and the loss of the mails is the most serious part of the wreck. A canal commission cargo valued at 12000 was aboard. Wrecking crews work as the ship falls apart.

United Press New York Finance Bandy Hook Canal Commission

Three Women Carried From Burning Hotel

Smoke filled the Hotel Vernon at 216 Union, when fire from basement wiring of the Vegetarian Cafe at 214 Union started shortly after 7 pm. Three women were carried to safety by police and longshoremen. an elderly woman was rescued later but unnamed. Damage estimated at 1500 dollars.

Vernon Union Vegetarian Cafe Claudie Lindsay Mixes Stevens Vancouver BHC L. Dagner C. A. Bergstrom George Deigh Theodore Staffela J. W. Malloy Firstay Dagner

Talented Woman Cowper Ends Life in Hotel Tragedy

Eleanor Merron Cowper a renowned playwright and actress shot herself at the St Regia hotel after months of brooding. She left letters to four persons including her lawyer coroner and John Hood. Her husband Archibald Cowper an actor died three years ago. Her confidant James Wallick had earlier attempted suicide after collaborating on several works.

United Press NEW Ork Mia Eleanor Merron Cowper St. Regia Wolf Mr. Hood Regia

Jealousy Triggers Fatal Shootout Among Suitors

A love triangle near Mast Bay north of Berkeley ends in a fatal shooting when Jose Tuboda was hit by buckshot and left in the roadway. Takeda, wounded, lies at Am Bates sanitarium and is not expected to recover. Five Cuban men involved in the confrontation are reported.

United Press Cal Dolores Rodiguea Mast Bay Berkeley Jose Tuboda Takeda Ama Bates

Kitcap Indian Henry King George Hit by Streetcar

Henry King George, a Kitcap Indian, was struck by a streetcar near Piret Avenue and Jackson Street shortly after nightfall yesterday and rendered incapacitated. Authorities reported the incident and rescuers attended the scene.

Henry King George Piret Av Jacksonet

Bernard Jones Fined One Hundred Dollars in Court

Bernard Jones former police officer convicted of assaulting Alaska mining man B A Oakwell at Pike and Fourthay on September 24 was fined 100. He pleaded for a light sentence citing job loss and family support. Waller another officer charged with the same offense faces trial. Butter Mont railway news notes mail service on the Milwaukee and St Paul extension will begin December 7 between Miles City and Butte.

Bernard Jones B. A. Oakwell Alaska Pike At Waller Butter Mont Milwaukee & St. Paul Miles City Butte

Large Class for the Initiation by Nile Temple

Preparations are under way for the first initiation ceremonies by Nile temple organized by the Mystic Shriners in the city. The program on Wednesday December 2 includes a session in the afternoon and initiation in the evening followed by a banquet at the New Washington hotel. About 100 novitiates will enter the journey across the mystic desert.

Nile Temple Mystic Shriners New Washington Hotel Mystic Desert

Hundred Crown Steamer Ponting Sunk Off San Fernando

A typhoon wrecked the coasting steamer Ponting with a large laborer crew from Narvacan to Panagasinan rice fields. About 100 aboard were drowned, 55 rescued by Viceaya, and 165 bodies later recovered. Coast guard vehicles ferried survivors to ships by morning.

Manila Ponting Narvacan Panagasinan San Fernando Union Province Pouting Viceaya

Desperate Burglars Battle Police On 100-Foot Fire Escapes

Two 20 year old burglars armed with automatic revolvers fought detectives on the high fire escapes of the Western Metal Manufacturing Co. in Chicago. Fifty to sixty shots were fired with no injuries as the pair moved from level to level, culminating in a standoff in a tower before firefighters finally drowned out the burglars.

Chicago Western Metal Manufacturing Co Bar

Merchan te National Bank President J B Murdock Dies at Home

Lafayette Indiana November 28 J B Murdock president of the Merchants National Bank a leading local financier died suddenly at his home last night from heart disease.

United Press Lapayette Ind J. B. Murdock Merchante’ National Bank Indiana

Earthquake Frightens Boston In Early Morning Shake

A strong quake rattled Boston at 2 38 am shaking buildings and waking residents. The tremor lasting about ten seconds toppled items from shelves and damaged chinaware across many homes and shops.

United Preas Bobton Mass New Mingland Bowton

Locomotive Explosion Kills Two in Kansas City Area

In a Missouri Kansas and Texas rail yard explosion today Engineer Melville and Fireman Wulff died instantly and Brakeman Roe was fatally injured. The engine had just returned from overhaul and a strict investigation into shop methods is ordered.

Parsons Ken Missouri, Kansas and Texas Melville Wulff Roe

Death of French Scientist Jean Albert Haudry at 81

Paris reports the death of Jean Albert Haudry a noted French scientist aged 81. The obituary notes his contributions to science and his long career in research and teaching.

Paris Jean Albert Haudry

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