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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1908

Page

2

Washington High Nursing Bruises After Varsity Game

Washington High football players suffered injuries after a clash with the Varsity. Penny Smith nurses a sparking injury from a line drive, Wells collided for a late first half hit. Wilson remains in hospital with a strained arm, Charley Thompson’s loss hurts the squad ahead of Saturday and the October 17 Henderson, Cal. academy matchup.

Washington High School Penny Smith Bharley Wells Smith Wolson Fs Charley Thompson Kenly Henderson Cal Lewis Hellingham

Baseball results scattered across parks and cities

Baseball scores from a scattered digest show New York beating Boston 1 to 0, Chicago defeating Detroit 6 to 0, Cleveland defeating New York by 6, and Washington beating Philadelphia, with various en route results and venues noted.

Chicago Detroit Loule Loewe Cleve Beste New York Washington Phils

Louisville Races Results From Monday Meet

United Press dispatch from Louisville Kentucky lists multiple horse races with results for six furlongs and mile events. Winners include Marbies Mattie Mack and Tom, with several seconds and thirds noted for each race.

Belmont Park Races Results and Schedule Change

Belmont Park in New York reports results from Monday with Hills first Lord Gotinda third in the mile and a furlong event and Helmet winning the two mile chase. The Weat Chester Racing association announces a four day a week schedule for the current meeting at Hel Multsaace una mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays.

United Press Belmont Park N. Y Lord Ea Gotinda Practical Strike Out Wintergreen New York Weatchester Racing Association

Spokane Races NE Intercity Fair Recap

At the Oct Interstate Fair Monday Lady Sunrise won three heats and the race with Laura W second and Deception third finishing in 2:71. Laura W won the first heat in 2:18 pace Josephine won three straight heats with Solano Boy second. Best time 7:12 furlongs Brush Up won with Belle Brady second. Belle of Porto Roe and The Mouser were also noted with times around 1:03.

Aetrot Lady Sunrise Laura W Deception Josephine Solano Boy Brush Up Belle Brady Belle of Portee Roe Thimne Furlonge the Mouser

Cheap Colonist Rates Westbound to Seattle

Westbound during September and October via Oregon R. R. and Navigation Co. from St. Louis to Seattle priced at 35.50 and from Kansas City or Omaha at 30.00 Chicago to Seattle 38.00 Other rates and information available at Union Ticket Office Piret Ave Gen Agt Bilis.

Oregon KR. R. & Navigation Co Chicago Seattle St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Union Ticket Office Piret Ave. E

Track meet results with time and place updated

Cardinal Sarto finished second Josse was eighth Timee-1 achieved 16 percent Mile A Muskoday won Mi Caul Cap finished second Qupay King finished third Time owl 424 set a new track record despite the earlier break.

Cardinal Sarto Josse Mile A. Muskoday Mi Caul Cap Qupay King Time Owl

Beattie Soccer Team Reorganization Set At Hotel Stevens

A meeting is called for Friday night at o'clock at the Hotel Stevens to reorganize the Beattie soccer team. The Seattle team won the chair last season and will contend for top place in the Northwestern Association Football league this season.

Hotel Stevens Beattie Seattle

Western Bowling Congress Eyes 1909 Tournament in Seattle

The Western Bowling Congress meeting in Seattle selected organizers for a 1909 tournament bid. Joseph F. [unknown] Bagrees was chosen as treasurer and L. Jenkins as secretary, with S F Rathbun of Washington Trust Company elected treasurer.

Northwestern league defers Butte franchise and league extension

The Northwestern league directors met at the Butler and left unresolved the Butte franchise for next year and the league’s extension, to be discussed at a later meeting. Vancouver was awarded the 1964 rag with Vancouver and Spokane as the only clubs showing credits while Dug lost big and Spokane owner Joe Cohn verified the purchase at $7,400.

Butler Butte Vancouver Spokane Dug Joe Cohn

Prohibits Betting on Horse Racing in Tokyo

United Press reports a law banning horse race betting was promised today in Tokyo. officials say it will likely end racing if enforced strictly, with the government pledging full compliance.

United Press

Stewart and Ferguson poised for possible clash meets nat club

The Brooklyn boy Jim Stewart and Sandy Ferguson from California are set to appear under the National club banner. Stewart is described as three times as fast as Kaufman and could challenge the Californian if he lands a solid hook.

Jim Stewart Sandy Ferguson Cnc Aeen Tel Stewart National Club Brooklyn Kaufman Californien Hong, Mary

Oregon's Largest Football Squad Aids Coach Forbes

Brown's Sunday hit in Chicago Pittsburgh game sparked a wild scene as the mascot baby Jack Owsley plus Yale alumnus joins Coach Forbes to rally Oregon football material. The Oregon squad reportedly stands as the largest in school history.

Chicago Brown Ron Stork Baby Cube Jack Owsley Yale Forbes University of Oregon Oregon

Giants Win Twice as Pennant Hopes Rise

New York defeats Boston 6 to 5 as Wiltse and Bresnahan pitch, Ferguson and Bowerman for Boston. Giants win second game, fans hopeful of repeat performance tomorrow and a possible pennant in a potential playoff with the Cubs. Weather and rain threaten tomorrow’s decisive game.

United Press New York New York Nationale Boston Wiltse Bresnahan Hoston Ferguson Bowerman R HH Cubs Tle Giants Chicago Pittsburg

Detroit Wins Pennant in A L Game

Detroit clinches the pennant with a win over Chicago in an American League contest. The batteries were Walsh and Sullivan for Chicago White Sox, Desovan and Thomas for Detroit. Final score appears as a single line with unclear numbers due to OCR.

United Press Chicago White Walsh Sulivan Detroit Desovan Thoma

National League declares New York tie for disputed game

The National League board rules the New York game a tie and allows a replay on the New York grounds if the Giants and Cubs are in a potential pennant race. A triple tie could trigger a nine game series among New York Pittsburgh and Chicago to decide the pennant. The board upholds umpire calls and rejects Murphy’s forfeit claim amid a complex season close.

United Press Cincati National League Today New York New Yorks Bowton Etf!r Giants Hoston Cubs Boston New Yor Feago Pittsburg Murphy Oday Emalie

Seattle mayor faces anonymous matrimony plea from Fort Worth

An unsigned letter to Seattle's mayor asks for a municipal matrimonial bureau amid a Texas girls' guardianship claim. The mayor's secretary says without a name the letter cannot be acted on, and hints Cupid may resolve the matter locally.

Texas Fort Worth Lone Star An & Municipal Matrimonial Bureau Seattle

Acting Mayor Faces Slander Damage Suit

F M Jeffery sues Hiram C Gill acting mayor of Beattice and city council for 15000 in slander damages. Complaint says at Madrona hall polling place on February 2 Gill called a vile name and alleged Jeffery left his wife Cripple Creek dying and ran with another woman. Later in day Gill made similar remarks to others outside polling place.

F. M. Jeffery Hiram C. Gill Beattice Conneil Madrona Hall N. Richardson Cripple Creek Gill

Board Bill Ends City Dream of Skyscraper in Tacoma

The Imperial hotel dream, a $6 million promoter folly, collapses after a default judgment of $46. Mrs BE M. Miller sued promoter A P Gillies for a board bill. Gillies promised payment via FE W Houghton on September 1 but failed, and Judge George issued the default judgment.

Porto Tacoma City of Destiny Imperial Hotel Coset Mra BE. M. Miller A. P. Gillies Gillies FE. W. Houghton Houghton George

Nother Liar Denounces Federal Case Tactics

Kansas City dispatch reports Attorney General Monnett condemning Art Tales statements from Cleveland as false and part of a schoolyard tactic to influence proceedings against the Standard Oil Company. The remark ties to W. R. Hearst's charge of Governor Haskell’s connections with the same firm.

Kansas City Monnett Toxtay Art Tales Cleveland Mannett Mennett Astree W. R. Hearst Haskell Standard Company

Seattle Day at Puyallup Fair Highlights Transit

Tomorrow is Seattle day at the Puyallup valley fair with a Seattle contingent aboard a special train from King Street depot. The exhibit of fruit and stock draws crowds and the Seattle train returns from Puyallup at six o clock, an hour each way.

Seattle Puyallup

Promoter J M H Garrett Eludes Authorities in Idaho

J M H Garrett of Mountain Home, Idaho, a promoter of irrigation projects who had a governor issued arrest warrant from Washington Governor Mead, was not located by late afternoon. Garrett is charged with obtaining money from Washington residents under false pretenses.

Bower Idaho J. MH. Garrett Mountain Home Mead Washington Gooding Garrett Falco

Bond laws to be printed on bonds

The city will print the new water bonds with all affecting laws directly on the bonds. Photographic work will adorn the bonds. Football games in Tacoma will be held at the Athletic park grounds, a vast improvement over the old Y M C A grounds.

Tacoma Athletic Park

Three Heavyweight Bouts Planned in NYC Club Tourney

Johnnie White at the National Athletic Club in New York City will host three heavyweight bouts to determine the challenger to Tommy Burns. Al Kaufman faces Fred Bradley next Thursday, Kid McCoy meets Jim Stewart on October 16, and likely Jack O'Brien fights Sam Langford on October 23.

Johnnie White Hhe National Athletic Club New York City Tommy Burns al Kaufman Fred Bradley Kid McCoy Jim Stewart Jack O'Brien Sam Langford

Seattle Commercial Club Holds Regular Meeting Tonight

The Seattle Commercial Club will hold its regular meeting at 8 o'clock tonight. Members are urged to attend as business includes routine reports and community notes.

Seattle Commercial Club

Mrs Dr Geo W Miracle Children’s Diseases Clinic

Medical ad for Mrs Dr Geo W Miracle offering care for children's diseases at 410 Hinckley Block.

Geo. W. Miracle Hinckley Blook

City Comptroller Reports October Payroll Figures

The October payroll was released today with 1500 plus pay checks issued. General fund total reached 114 406 41 dollars and the combined total from all funds stood at 182 dollars.

Republican fund contributions to stay secret until after election

Geo RA Sheldon, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, met with President Roosevelt in Washington. Sheldon rejected reports of discontent with the financial canvass and said contributions to the Republican fund would not be made public until after the election.

Washington Geo Sheldon Republican National Committees Roosevelt Republican Fund

Railroads Escape Higher Assessment in State Tax Plan

State board of equalization in Olympia failed to apply a 60 percent valuation plan to railroads, leaving them taxed at the same rate as other property. In King county the rate is 43.2 percent, with the Northern Pacific main line assessed at 234,966 dollars and the Great Northern at 43,324 dollars per mile. King county gross state taxes total 975,210 dollars this year, down from 1,190,039 dollars last year.

State Board of Equalization Olympia King County Northern Pacific Great Northern

Prohibition Party Receives $69 000 Bequest

The Prohibition national party will receive 69000 to support its anti liquor traffic work, announced from Chicago headquarters. The donation comes from Dr. Charles B. Latimer of New York, who died in Palm Beach Florida on September 24.

Oy United Press Chicago

Fire destroys Philippine Product Company plant in Manila

Fire swept through the extensive plant of the Philippines Product company in Manila causing losses estimated above $200,000. Firefighters battled the blaze as structures and equipment were damaged and production halted.

Manila United Press The Philippines Product Company

Auto and hack bill returns to committee to salvage defeat

A stalled measure restricting vehicles at Cherry At was sent back to committee for revision to avoid defeat. The move aims to preserve the bill by addressing concerns that threatened its fate.

A Committee

North Coast buys power plants in Pasco Kennewick Prosser

North Coast interests are purchasing power plants at Pasco Kennewick and Prosser as of October 6 in North Yakima.

North Yakima North Coast Pasco Kennewick Prosser

Fire at Mt Charlies Boys School Sparks Panicked Evacuation

A high wind fueled a blaze at a lumber yard causing a massive fire as inmates from Mt Charlee Home for Girls fled the building amid smoke. About five hundred girls rushed outside. several were injured but no deaths were reported.

Mt. Charlies Boys Mt. Charlee

Piles to Open Campaign in Kitsap County Rally

Bremerton Oct 6 The Republican campaign opens in Kitsap County tonight with a rally at Kagien hall where United States Senator H. Piles will be the principal speaker.

Bremerton Kitap County Kagien Hall United States 8. H. Piles

County Defends Its Valuation In Lighting Company Case

The prosecuting attorney’s office filed an answer to Seattle Lighting Company’s complaint seeking a reduction of its 1907 assessment. The filing argues the original personal property valuation of 496 520 was unfair and that a sensor arbitration of 1 540 235 was endorsed by the board of equalization.

Seattle Lighting Company Board of Equalization

Rockefeller Arrested for Speeding in New York

William G. Rockefeller, nephew of Job D. Rockefeller and the lone active family member at 26 Broadway, was arrested for speeding. He could not post $100 bail and was held, with his watch accepted as security to secure temporary release.

United Press New York William G. Rockefelier Jobe D Broadway

Missing Men Inquiries Reach Seattle Mayor

Three letters from eastern cities ask about missing relatives. Gus Clary of Elmwood Indiana seeks news of his brother Charles KB Clary said to have died September 20 at Wayside hospital. Hatterane Green Springs Ohio asks about Arthur Billman and his death near this city. Evyline Schofield of Callas Maine seeks word on her brother George Schofield who last wrote last December.

Gus Clary Elmwood Ind Charles KB. Clary Seattle Waa Wayside Iin Hatterane Green Springs Arthur Billman Evyline Schofield Callas George Schofield

Meindel On Trial For Assault With Deadly Weapon

Christ Meindel faces a jury in Judge Wrater's court on charges of assault with a deadly weapon. The alleged incident occurred August 4 against A. H. Fehr. The defense pleads insanity at the time of the commission.

Christ Meindel

Colorado receives silver service aboard armored cruiser

The armored cruiser Colorado was presented with an elaborate silver service at Ban ANCIECO as prominent Coloradoans attended the Transmission top congress event aboard the warship. Ex-Governor Peabody with wife and daughter, ex-Governor Adame and Mrs Adame, and Colorado Attorney General Dickson were among the attendees.

Ey United Press BAN Ancieco Colorado Transmissio S Peabody Adame Adama Dickson

Arnold Vibrator Relieves Relentless Headaches

Patients report relief from rheumatic headaches and neuralgia using the Arnold Vibrator. Doctors cite improved comfort and reduced pain in several cases as a notable outcome.

Freight Rates Advance Between Seattle and Japan

Rates between Seattle and Japan are to be advanced on November 1 after a recent notice from the Great Northwest rate board.

Tag Day Report Updates From Charity Drive

Slow sales during tag day hinder tallies for the Charity Organisation. Officials report about $12 000 in gate receipts at Tag headquarters, with much still estimated. Mrs Will E Humphrey and associates plan to review delinquent tag sellers this evening at six at the Savoy quarters in the Washington Annex.

Will E Humphrey Savoy Humphrey Washington Annex

Mortgage bonds sale by Pittsburg Chicago & Bt. Sous company

The Pittsburg Chicago & Bt. Sous company sold mortgage bonds valued at 4,006,000 dollars. The sale follows a 10,000,000 dollar series completed less than a year ago.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Nati Chicago & Bt

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