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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1911

Page

4

Players Waiting for Big Series at Polo Grounds

Fans anticipate the world championship clash as Buffy McPedge and Larry Doyle recover to rejoin the Athletics and Giants respectively. Weather looks fair for tomorrow with Mathewson and Hender tipped to start as an expected crowd of about 160000 fills the Polo Grounds. Receipts for the first four games are forecast to top the 1909 record of 188862 dollars. betting remains light.

Y.t Buffy” Mc Pedge Athletics Larry Doyle Giants Jaan Peo Brooklyn Mathewson Hender Polo Grounds Tigers Pirates

Phoebe Cousins Falls From Wealth to Destitution in Washington

The famed army canteen advocate Phoebe Cousins, once paid $350 a month by the United States Brewers' Association and living at the Ries hotel, was found living in a lodging house after January when her income was cut and the hotel demolished. She says she expected continued annuity during her life and laments the crash and loss of savings.

United Press Ashington Phoebe Cousins United States Brewers’ Association Ries Brewers’ Association

Judge Hanford on Trading Stamps

Federal Judge Manford upheld the trading stamp firms challenge to Tacoma license fees. Merchants using green stamps are relieved from paying the $100 city license, as the fee was found to be exorbitant and confiscatory.

United Prees Tacoma Manford

Standings Recap From Sacramento and San Francisco Grid

Summary of games across a day with multiple matchups including Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Fernandina. Players such as Palmer, Brook, La Longe, Beaton, Abbott, Verne, Carson, Ra teigh, Crown, Castleton, Brown, Pernoll, Pierce, and Fitzgerald feature in detailed afternoon and morning shows.

Verne Gseebere Carson Rateigh Logan Crown Oariana Castleton Brown Pernoll Pierce

Schedule of World Series Games and Umpires

The schedule lists games for the World Series with venues and dates including New York October 14 and 17, Philadelphia October 16 and 18, 19, and 20. Umpires are National League Kiem and Brennan and American League Corholly and Dineen.

New York Philadelphia Kiem Brennan American Teague Corholly Dineen

Dreamland Rink Hosts Varied Ring Card Tonight

In San Francisco fans expect an engaging program at Dreamland rink with several four rounders across weight classes from feather to heavyweight. Fritz Holland and Sailor Ed Petroskey headline with Charlie Horn and Soldier Quinn. the two main bouts focus on the heavyweight clashes.

San Francisco Dreamland Rink Fritz Holland Ve Ed Petroskey Charlie Horn Soldier Quinn

League Organizes Northwest Association Football League

The Northwest Association Football league was perfected at a meeting at the Holland hotel. G McHaffie was elected president Joe Green vice president Ray Wilson secretary and Alex Rose treasurer. Teams include Rangers Celtics Black Diamond Carbonate Raliniers Everett Tacoma and Port Blakeley.

Northwest Association Football League Holland Hotel G. McHaffie Joe Green View Ray Wilson Alex Rose Rangers Celtics Black Diamond Carbonate Raliniers Everett Tacoma Port Blakeley

Slit Skirts Spark Wide Fashion Interest Across Cities

The piece notes the rising popularity of the slit skirt in Paris New York Seattle and Gotham with variations including side front or back slits and 4 6 or 12 inch lengths. A design with paired button holes on each side fuels curiosity about where the slit ends as men react with stares and grins.

Paris New York Seattle Gotham

Jennie Hoover Sues Estate Over $250000 Claim

In Cincinnati on October 14 Jennie Hoover a former housekeeper for the late Alexander Gordon sues his estate seeking $250000 claiming annual living costs will require $10000. Gordon left her $25000 in his will and she contends the sum不足 covers her needs.

Jennie Hooven Alexander Gordon Jennie Gordon

Swats a Fly Breaks Wrist in County Treasurer's Office

In Logansport Pennsylvania on October 18 stenographer Mise Mabel Howard, a booster of the swat the fly program, toppled from a chair and fractured her wrist while swatting a fly. Her early season skill with a fly swatter drew comparisons to Ty Cobb before the mishap.

Logansport Mise Mabel Howard Misa Howard Cobb

False Teeth Stolen In Indianapolis Robbery

Daniel Burne was held up by two men who robbed him of 11 dollars and his false teeth as he neared his home. The thieves rifled his clothing while one offender pocketed the teeth from a vent pocket and fled. The incident occurred amid a tense night in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind Daniel Burne

Motive Seen Behind Soldier Death Ties to Rosa Butts Case

Marshall Missouri reports hint at a possible motive for Lieut Lauch U A death in San Antonio. The officer was under suspicion of knowing details of Rosa Butts’s three year old murder, and the investigation has been revived.

Marshall Quet Lh San Antonio Tex Lieut. Lauch Leutenant Rosa Butts

Germany plans aerial navy war fund to support air power

Berlin reports the German government seeks a large air force budget. Vorwaerts says the Reichstag will be asked to approve between 5,000,000 and 17,000,000 marks for the aerial navy, intensifying rivalry for air supremacy.

United Presse Berlin Vorwaerts

Luxurious Edna Goodrich Seeks Upscale Rooms in New York

A suit filed against Edna Goodrich reveals she needs lavish living space after separation from Nat Goodwin. The Ansonia hotel rooms 17 through 30 are offered at a special rate of 250 dollars per month, totaling 2 325 dollars.

United Press Los Angeles Cal Edna Goodrich Ansonia New York Nat Goodwin

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