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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
2
Nome exposes a bustling scene of gold, sluicing, and the Wild Goose railroad as prospectors push beach and creek mining. Descriptions highlight Nome’s diverse population, harsh coast, and the Snow Peak placer mine with deep shafts and large paydirt yields amid ongoing reworking of beach sands.
The text portrays Nome as a diverse, hardworking mining community with a fluctuating winter population. It notes extensive staking on claims, high capital activity, and frequent disputes over prior claims. It explains water scarcity for sluicing and the use of a large pumping plant to lift water to hilltop creeks for mining operations.
Oct 2 marks the anniversary of Empress Augusta Victoria. The Emperor and family held a modest gathering as she adds to her renowned jewelry collection amid a private salute.
A memorial meeting was held at Columbia University to honor Frederich W. Holl, noted publicist and diplomat and member of the international peace conference. Memorial addresses were given by Andrew J. White, former ambassador to Germany, and Prof. Hage Münsterberg of Harvard. Holl graduated from Columbia College in 1877 and the law school in 18t9.
In Galeaburg the annual YWCA convention begins with hundreds of delegates arriving by train. A welcoming meeting starts this evening and the first business session is set for tomorrow morning as part of the five day program.
The pennant winners from the far coast extended their win streak to fifteen, equaling the world record in big league play. Barber pitched steadily as Breshear sizzled, with Gray delivering fourteenth straight hit support and Lemley buzzing a line drive over the right fielder. The visitors were hampered by injuries to Dillon and Toman, while Newton faced misplays and Maymond made key stops in the field.
Data fragment describes Captain Cla Stuart of the Drakiga team, praised for leadership and discipline. He has moved from fullback to tackle, is a primary punter in the state, weighs 235 pounds, is 22 years old, and stands six feet four inches.
The article argues for brief simple signals to avoid telegraphing plays. Each player learns a personal code and reacts to the second number in calls to act, enabling quicker starts. It stresses uniform formation, sharp quarterback signaling, balanced play distribution, and simple motions to mislead opponents.
Northwars Michigan October 2 delegates from La mauders state attended the eleventh annual session of the Michigan branch of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons. Officers will be chosen tomorrow as the convention continues through the week with business sessions and entertainment arranged by locals.
Jack McClelland expresses confidence in defeating Rafe Turner in the Tacoma theater showdown tomorrow night. Turner’s supporters bet on their favorite, but no odds are posted. Seattle sports fans will ride special Interurban trains at 6:90 and 6:16 to Tacoma, with boats and trains returning after the bout.
If your copy of The Star does not arrive by 6 20, call Sunnet Main 1050 or Incident 1198 between 6 20 and 7 30. A copy will be sent at once by special messenger. Coneum Florence Marvin, proprietor, 1209 Lat. eee
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