Winner to meet Battling Nelson in New York bout
Packey McFarland faces Leach Cross at the Fairmount Athletic Club in New York on October 21 to decide the next challenger for Battling Nelson. Cross aims for a two hour round, while McFarland hopes to outpoint Cross quickly. Nelson is touring a vaudeville show and will be unavailable until after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packey McFarland
Leach Cross
Fairmount Athletic Club
New York City
Batti Nelson
Cross
McFarland
Hegenwich
Bat
Cascade School Barred From League Football
The Cascade Grammar school is debarred from further participation in Seattle Public Schools athletic league football after fielding an unregistered player, Alex McNight, a former Cascade student now on the high school second team, in a game with Interlake last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Grammar School
Seattle Public Schools Athletic League
Interlake School
A. G. Douthitt
George R. Austin
Interlake
Alex McNight
Cascade
Cascade Boys
Cascade Eleven
Walla Walla Races Endure Rainy Fall Meeting
Rain kept crowds light at Walla Walla fall races with only running events held. The 2:11 pace postponed to today due to heavy track. Futures included Potts, Blue Botte, Al Lindley, Col Hronson, Romanoff among winners and jockey Rettig barred for rough riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Potts
Asusa
Julian
Blue Botte
Runte
Aid Bilver
al Lindley
Kitting
Bam Me- Gibbon
Col. Hronson
Retle Brady
Lexington Races Feature Dan Patchen Effort at Walnut Hall
United Press dispatch from Lexington notes Dan Patchen of Walnut Hall striving to beat a 1:65 record with a 1:56% mile though unsuccessful. Summary details include three straight heat wins by Uhian in 2:00%, 2:07%, 2:12 and Cayce Jones, Maxine triumphs in other heats with purse figures and pacing times.
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Lexington
Dan Pateh
Uhian
Cayce Jones
Maxine
Dan Patri Kh
Joe Patchen Ch
OOM
Public Schools Athletic league schedules football games
The Public Schools Athletic league released next Saturday’s football schedule. North section games at Lincoln Park include Columbia versus Interlake at 1:30 p.m. and Warren Avenue versus Mercer at 10 a.m. South section features West Seattle against Pie Ag at Woodland No 1 at 10 a.m. Minorva faces Pacific at Woodland No 1 at 11 a.m. Central meets Walla Walla at B F Day grounds at 11 a.m.
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Public Schools Athletic League
Woodland
Warren Avenue
Mercer
Lincoln Park
Columbia
Interlake
West Seattle
Pie Ag Woodland
Minorva
Pacific
Semmit Va Rainier
B. F
Central Vs. Walla Walla
Bremerton Beats Bremer ton High Eleven 10 to 4
Lincoln high third team defeated Bremerton high 10 to 4 in Bremerton. Bremerton captain P. Bennett suffered a dislocated shoulder. Oakland manager Van Hauren threatened a protest after Los Angeles won 5 to 2, alleging use of American League balls.
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Lincoln High
Bremerton
Bremerton High
P. Bennett
van Hauren
Oakland
Los Angeles
Cheap Colonist Rates Westbound via Oregon Navigation Co
Westbound passenger rates during September and October to Seattle from Chicago and St. Louis and other cities are listed. Example fares include $34.90 from Chicago to Seattle, $25.60 from St. Louis, and $36.00 from Kansas City and Omaha. Details and deposits available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. E. Bilis, Goon Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Krre. & Navigation Co
Chicago
Seattle
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
E. B. Bilis
Gon
Seattle Bowlers Meet Tonight for Association Elections
The Seattle Bowling Tournament association will meet tonight at 619 Tinckley Building to elect directors and discuss progress toward securing the Western Bowling Congress in 1909. The effort has strong local and regional enthusiasm and appears likely to overcome financial hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Bowling Tournament Association
Tinckley Bldg
Western Bowling Congress
Seattle
Harry Rush Joins the Benedicts in Matrimonial Union
Our Harry Rush has joined the benedicts. The boy pitcher entered the blissful state on last Monday night when Rev. W W Batchelier tied the matrimonial knot between Harry and Miss Lena Belle Cook at T2411 Greenwood ay. A prior "hit" and Cupid’s sacrifice brought him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry” Rush
W. W. Batchelier
Harry
Mise Lena Belle Cook
Greenwood
Cupid
Tom Longboat Plans Two Final Races This Month
The famed Todian long distance star announces retirement after two more races this month. Westminster FC faces tight finances with only 3.50 on hand to cover 900 in season expenses amid dwindling public support. John L Sullivan turns fifty tomorrow as Boston sports fans prepare a monster benefit for the championship ox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Longboat
Westminster Football Club
Louisville Races Results From Friday Show Winners
In Louisville Kentucky on October 14, results list six furlong races with Merrick first, Marble second, Pinander third in 1 minute 13.75 seconds. Elizabeth Harwood takes six forlongs with Civila second Mia Bewall third in 1 minute 14. Mile and seventy Wine Merchant wins a 1 minute 34 second race with Ethel Carr second Bamida third. Six furlongs Whisk Broom wins with Harnesdale second Hanagher third in 1 minute 14. Dernatetn Metiasa third in the mile and a sixteenth Arrowawit wins with Ral second Severus third in 1 minute 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Louisville
Merrick
Marbie
Pinander
Elizabeth Harwood
Civila
Mia Bewall
Arrowawit
Ral
Severus
Woman Wins Case Against Husband Over School Run
Ortie M. Maxey sues Charles N. Maxey in superior court alleging long running disputes. The couple, married in 1876, faced separation amid claims the husband tried to control schooling and business affairs, prompting a divorce suit and property concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Til
Charlee N. Maxey
Ortie M. Maxey
Columbia St
Embezzlement Case Involving Ambrose Pettition Co
Investigators pursue Krank Pennies former manager of Ambrose Pettition Co over alleged embezzlement totaling nearly 3000 dollars. A single item shows a shortage of 400 dollars. Denning reportedly left town last week with no trace of destination. Martin of Ambrose Pettiion Co acts as complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearch
Krank Pennies
Ambrose
Martin
Ambrose Pettiion Co
Denning
Portland Man Testifies Innocence in Murder Trial
Ward H. Martin told the jury he slept in a Sellwood barn the night Nathan Wolff was killed, claiming innocence as prosecutors pressed him with incriminating questions. He admitted borrowing gear and selling a gun the morning of May 1 while denying other charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Portland
Ore
Ward H. Martin
Nathan Wolff
Sellwood
Jeffrey
Martin
Grab
Fitzgerald
Wealthy boy fatally stabbed in Chicago incident
A 13 year old Donnersberger, son of a former railroad official, is reported fatally stabbed by 12 year old Frank McCarthy. Police detain McCarthy as detectives probe the attack on the way home from school with companions. Grandfather says McCarthy claimed self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Donnersbereer
South Riderk Commission
Frank Moee
Afm
Donnersberger
McCarthy
Donnerberger
Merchants Plan Sound Towns Visit Including Victoria and Stouber
At the Commercial club meeting a ten member committee was appointed to arrange a three day sound town excursion to Victoria and Vancouver. Members aim to become better acquainted with their counterparts. Dates are set for November 8 19. Dues were approved at 10 dollars with a four dollar quarterly option if prepaid. The plan becomes effective January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Eouver
New Republican Club Formed to Support Hodge Sheriff Bid
A Republican club aimed at boosting Rob Hodge for sheriff has been formed by voters near Madison Avenue and 28th Avenue Northwest. The group reports 200 signatures and will hold a first meeting tomorrow at Miller Hall with speeches by Hodge and T. P. Reverle. H. Lampman is president and Roy Beales secretary, created largely through Lampman’s effort.
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Rob Hodge
28Th Av
Hi. Madison At
Miller Hall
KB. Madison
Whicb Hodge
T. P. Reverle Wi
H. Lampman
Roy Beales
Lampinan
Bond Sales Hit Record $50,000 Today
President J. Chilberg of the A V P reports today's bond sales will reach $50,600, the largest one day total since offering. Local firms show strong confidence subscribing heavily with Seattle Hardware leading individuals at $5,000. Schwabacher firms $1,260, Stewart Holmes Drug $1,000, J. O. Record $100, Co B Farnsworth $1,000, and the Type Founders $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Chilberg
A-V.-P
Yeaterday
Seattle Hardware Company
Schwabacher Companies
Schwabacher Brothers
Hardware Company
Stewart & Holmes Drug Company
O. Record
Farnsworth
Oo Type Founders Company
Desires Help in Hat Selection Among Purchases
Marie laments choosing a hat as she cannot decide which to buy after viewing many. She asks for assistance, preferring a trusted opinion over the saleswoman. A drawing shows a large drooping hat with satin, gold ribbon, and feather accents.
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Marie
Beattie Day at Vashon Fair Promoted by Seattle Clubs
Tomorrow Beattie day is celebrated at the Vashon Island fair with Beattie commerce, merchants, and new steamship lines influencing island trade. Seattle business leaders plan a strong Chamber of Commerce and Seattle Commercial Club presence to boost seaside commerce and island travel.
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Beattie
Vashon Island
Seattie
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Commercial Club
British fleet arrives at Smyrna route to Aegean mission
Smyrna dispatch reports British forces moving toward the Aegean Sea for unspecified operations, arriving today as part of a broader deployment in the Middle East theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Aegean Sea
Island of Rhoades and Lemnos Mentioned in War Move
War vessels proceed to Lemnos after departing the island of Rhoades off the south western coast of Asia Minor. The brief note places activity near Aegean waters with European forces involved.
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Rhoades
Asia Minor
Lemnos
Young man’s forged checks prompt arrest then release
W H H Golt was arrested Monday night for issuing numerous worthless checks and released today after his mother wired funds to settle the accounts. He said he did not know the checks were worthless. An opening week Seattle nightclub attendance rose 21 percent from last year, with total enrollment now 533.
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W. HH. Golt
Golt
Toledo
Seattle
Murder Trial Nears End as Prosecution Restates Case
Port Orchard county court hears final prosecution presentation in the King murder case. Prosecutors outline evidence that Ela King killed her husband and cremated the body after finding him dead in a chair. Defense expected to rest testimony by tomorrow noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mraeline King
Olaila
Port Orchard
King
Wild birds returned after confiscation case begins
W J McTaughlin of Leg Cabin Caloon Ballard freed his pet eagle owl sea gull raven and crow after they were held illegally. The state pursued confiscation actions as the case moved forward yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Mctaughlin
Caloon
Ballard
Mayor Miller Returns From East Vacation
Mayor Miller will return late today after spending the past month on a vacation trip. In letters to friends here he says he has had a splendid time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
The Man of the Hour at Popular Matinee Tonight
John Cort presents Maer Tonight and All Week with a popular matinee tomorrow. The headline act promises a lively stage performance billed as The Man of the Hour for Thursday audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cort
Lessee and Maer
American Theatre _ Pike
WELCH
Bertha M
Free examination offered at Hot Springs Institute
The Hot Springs Institute on Third Avenue corner opened with many patients seeking free examination and treatment. Doctors say only curable cases will enter the free program while incurable cases may be treated at their own expense. The institute aims to demonstrate cure abilities and promote their Hot Springs system nationwide.
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New
Ton State Hot Springs Institute
Third Avenue
Cherry Street
Damon
Seattle
United States
Ths
Ths Army and Hospital
Hot Springs
Harvey McIntire
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Battling Nelson
Coast League
San
Rea
Hinckley
Bemis
Bemts
Short Nut Nation
Dane
Aime
F. M
Athletic Goods
Poothalle
Baskethealia
Ehlrte
Apaiding
Hall Sporting Goods
TNT Tet Ave
Harry Rush
Benedict
John L Sullivan
Boston
Belive
Arnold Hreter
Arnold Vibrator Co
Arende Annes
Schuchard Optical Co
Ere
Vashon Fair
Gus Brown
Yesler
Dr. HW. L. Traey
People's Bank
American Bank
Metropolitan Stomatas of
New Yo
Mime
Campanari
Beattie Symphony Orchestra Society
Dohe Cort
Checkers
Hans Robert
Tithe
Ana
Russell & Drew
Walter Arrington
Cripple Creek
Lincoln J. Carter
Lois Theatre
Sunset Main
Beett
Dorothy Haddon
Vernon
Raffles
Third Avenue Theatre
Rusesii
Drew & Freeach
Mana
Phence Main
Seven Hoboes
Charles H. Bradshaw& Co
Raffin
Marie Maitland
Alfred Keley & Co
le Claires & Sampson
Pepuier
Lind
New York
Doctors Reca
DR. M’intire
Jy Charge
Schepp’s Pony
DOG and Key Circus
Klein, Bros. & Nicholson
Scandinavian American Bank
tAlaska Euilding
U.S.A
M. M. Greiner
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