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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1907

Page

2

Washington Squares Off With Whitworth In Tacoma

The University of Washington football team meets Whitworth College in Tacoma tomorrow. Whitworth, once easy for the varsity, showed strength by tying Nebraska, with star players like Captain Grosacup and other veterans feared to challenge Washington. Coach Place plans a strong lineup despite talk of resting stars for bigger games, aiming to prepare for the Northwest championship. A large crowd is expected to travel to Tacoma.

University of Washington Whitworth College Tacoma Whitworth Tacoma Boys Nebraska Grosacup Washingtonians Tacoma College Tere Place Pullman Idaho Regan Darnell

Thanksgiving Fight Planned for Colma Stage

Packey McParland wants a Thanksgiving day bout in San Francisco or Colma with Britt or Nelson as opponents. Jimmy Coffroth suggests offering 60 percent of the house to McParland and James Edward Britt if a match with Greggains or Memate materializes. Coffroth doubts any San Francisco promoter will back such a risky offer while negotiations continue through McParland’s camp.

San Francisco Packey McParland Alex Greggains George Memate Jimmy Coffrot McFarland James Edward Britt Colma Uina Coffroth Britt Nelson

J McClain Injured After Racing Accident at The Meadows

J McClain, once a popular rider at The Meadows, lies in a Lewiston Idaho hospital with two broken ribs, a fractured thigh, and back injuries after a fall when his horse plowed into a dog. the incident occurred last Thursday. Eduardo won the Walla Walla event, with more batteries at the navy yard than before.

J McClain Lewiston Idaho McClain Eduardo Walla Walla TS Navy Yard

Derby at Cabin Sets Stage for Four Team Lineup

Hazeline third in the Derby from Cabin while Yale meets West Point and Harvard faces Annapolia tomorrow. Abe Attell trains for his October 29 Los Angeles fight with Freddie Weeks as experts anticipate a lively bout. Vancouver rugby team travels to California for matches with Stanford and Berkeley, the only non California elevens willing to play them. Stanford and Berkeley students push for a return to the American game.

Yale West Point Harvard Annapolia Abe Attell Los Angeles Freddie Weeks Vancouver California Stanford Berkeley Canucks

Walcott Beats Payne In Short Six Round Fight

Counted out in the final seconds of the sixth round, Joe Walcott of Roxbury defeated Hilly Payne of Philadelphia in Rockland Maine.

Rockland Joe Walcott Rowton Hilly Payne Philadelphia

Imagination challenges Harvard man stereotype

The article praises Capt. Barton Parker of the Harvard eleven, refuting the blue blood pampered image. It describes Parker as a giant and not a beauty, noting his blood may be blue but his appearance is that of a real “mutt.”

Fath Havard Harvard O Piffies Capt Barton Parker Harvard Eleven Parker

Hunting gear and accessories sale at Hall's on Firat Ave

Local store Hall's at 1111 Firat Ave advertises hunting coats Panta cartridges vests belts and gun cases for rifles and shotguns. The listing highlights a broad selection available in the eve.

Hall's Firat Ave

Purchase contract filed for lake shore lands sale

The first contract of sale for Lake Union and Lake Washington shore lands, authorized by the last legislature for the A.Y.P. exposition, was filed in the county auditor's office yesterday by the Cleee Investment Company.

Lake Union Lake Washington A.Y.P. Exposition Cllee Investment Company

Photograph Made Special For This Paper

A note states the image above was produced specifically for the newspaper, highlighting its unique creation for publication and connection to the paper’s heritage.

Lincoln and Broadway High Schools Form Joined Senior Class

The senior class of Lincoln high school voted to join with Broadway high school seniors to form one combined class, Seattle 08, marking the last local high school graduation with the 8 H.S. insignia. Lincoln junior officers were elected: Morita Mueller president, Warren Hinton vice president, Mattenbeth Ceater secretary, Cyrus Blood editor, Mise Sterling adviser.

Linca High School Broadway High School Lincoln Washington Seattle H.S Lincoln High School Morita Mueller Warren Hinton Mattenbeth Ceater Cyrus Blood Whima Mise Sterling

New Incorporations and Social Dance Notice

Olympia reports several corporation papers filed with the secretary of state including annexation of territory to Blaine and a reduction in Junction Placer Mining stock. Tivoli Catering of Beattie is capitalized at 50000 dollars with trustees L E B Spencer Ben Madole and F M Lupton. A U W social dance invites all members and guests to Columbia Lodge Hall October 18 for a mixture of music and refreshments.

Olympia Blaine Junction Placer Mining Company Tivoli Catering Company Beattice L. E B. Spencer Ben Madole F. M. Lupton U. W Columbia Lodge Bet Pike and Union Streets Ivaser

Injured local contractor struck by reckless express rig

Anton Gillard a well known local contractor of 311 Queen Anne Ave was knocked down and seriously injured by a fast moving express rig at Miret Ave and Cherry St shortly before six o clock. His jaw was broken three teeth knocked out scalp badly cut right ankle broken and skull possibly fractured. Dr Charles K. Cumings reports the condition grave but not necessarily fatal.

Queen Anne Ay Miret Av Cherry Charles K. Cum.veings

Ed. Campbell Convicted of Burglary in Lexington Hotel Entry

A jury in Judge Morris's court found Ed. Campbell guilty of burglary for entering a room at the Lexington hotel during the night of August 10 last. He was identified by witnesses and faces sentencing scheduled soon.

Ed. Campbell Judge Morris’ Court Lexington Hotel Durin

Canning Industry Grows as Court Rejects Offer

The Stone-Fisher company offered 65000 for the McCarthy Dry Goods stock in federal court yesterday, but Judge Hanford refused the deal. The Washington state canning industry has grown enormously this past season.

Stone-Fisher Company McCarthy Dry Goode Company Hanford State of Washington Miper & Taft

Trunks Offered With Triple Hinged Locks and Brass Fixtures

An advertisement proclaims eight dollar bass wood and canvas covered trunks with triple hinged construction, hardwood brass locks, and divided rag detailing.

96 Boys' Suits Discounted In Tweeds And Worsted

A sale offers 96 boys suits in tweeds and worsteds originally $4.60 now priced at $2.25 each. The bargain applies to department stock, with limited sizes and stock remaining.

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