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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1907

Page

2

Muddy Meadows Race Card Sees Wide Upsets And Favorites Fall

A sloppy track at the Meadows turned racing into a mud filled day with several favorites beaten. Lady's Beauty led all the way for a 12 to 1 upset, while Willie T edged Cree ton in a tight finish. McClain rode three wins as Martimas dominated the fifth and Jack Adams won the final with a late push.

Lady’s Beauty Lady's Beauty Creeton Willie T. Creeton Willie T Moore Johnson Karasilany Laura EB Remember Martimas Tro Avantellus Supreme Court Sen. Warner Jack Adams Ethel Day

Baseball Gossip Sparks Pitching Talk Amid Weather Plans

In a lively baseball note, Manager Dugdale vows to win every game as Seattle Tacoma clashes loom. Allen is slated to pitch against Tacoma while dark skies threaten openers. Spokane tops Butte behind Claflin’s late spark, while Mike Mitchell in Cincinnati wins a long drive contest.

Seattle Tacoma Dugdale Dug Tigers Spokane

Twilight league pitcher Barnsted joins Dugdale roster

Barnsted, Dugdale's new right handed pitcher from the Twilight league, arrived yesterday and is ready to debut. If his early form matches Twilighter Toten, he should receive a warm welcome. Giteon of Pittsburg won the catchers contest for accurate throwing to second base, while Me ment circled the base in the fastest baserunning of the day.

Giteon Pittsburg Mement Barnsted Dugdale McGregor Toten Olige

Murphy Defeats Hyland in Six Round Philadelphia Bout

United Press reports Hariem Tommy Murphy won the decision over Fighting Dick Hyland in a fast six round fight in Philadelphia. The crowd roared in the final rounds as both men exchanged hard blows with Hyland taking more punishment.

United Press Philadelphia Hariem Tommy” Murphy Dick” Hyland Hyland

Motorist plans Africa crossing in a specialized car

A German driver outlines a bold aim to propel a specially designed motor car across Africa. The report mentions notable sports figures and team moves, including Charley Hickman, Fielder Jones, Larry Doyle, and a Boston Ameri can connection to Western league teams.

Geo. Huff Boston Ameriana Lincoln Pueblo Grimshaw Boston Toronto Thoney

Water Carnival Opens at Lana Park Tonight

Four days of aquatic events begin at Lana park with races at the natatorium across the bay. Top swimmers from Seattle Athletic Club the local Y M C A and clubs from Lama park Everett and British Columbia compete. A water polo match and a Vancouver Athletic Club challenge for the polo cup are planned later in the week.

Lana Park Bay Seattle Athletic Club Lama Park Everett British Columbia Vancouver Athletic Club

Salt Water Regatta Planned by Be at the Motor Boat Club

At a meeting last night the Be at the Motor Boat club decided on a salt water regatta to be held soon. Active preparations will begin immediately.

Beat the Motor Boat Club

Weight giants star in Irish American club meet

The Seattle Star notes a dual meet among the Irish Americans and New York Athletic Club where Mat McGrath, J F Flanagan and Martin Sheridan vie in hammer, shot and discus events. McGrath wins the 16 pound hammer and places in weight events, with Sheridan and Flanagan also scoring. The Irish American team wins on points, while hammer, shot and discus results are shared among the three giants.

Seattle Star Martin Sheridan J F Planagan Mat McGrath New York Athletic Clube McGrath Johnny Mertberg Bheridan Potties Wfirat Pfiret Flanagan Lochen

Fire destroys Union Manufacturing plant near Lynden

A blaze at the Union Manufacturing company lumber plant near Lynden ignited and destroyed the inland mill. The loss is estimated at sixty thousand dollars, redrawing the local industrial map and stressing post fire recovery efforts.

Star Special Service Bellingham Union Manufacturing Company Lynden

High Will to Face Lick High on Thanksgiving

In addition to the schedule The Star disclosed last night, Seattle High School football will play Lick High of San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day in San Francisco.

Seattle The Lick High School San Francisco

Western Youth Chance for Navy or Army Appointments

A notice urges Washington boys to seek appointments to West Point or the Navy. It lists vacancies by senator and congressman, noting Selator Piles and Fulton have slots, Jones and Humphrey have openings, Alaska and Oregon districts show vacancies. Nominations are due by March 4.

Washington Annapolis West Point West Point Miliary Academy War Senator Piles Senator Fulton Navy Hat Congressman Jones Congressman Humphrey Alaska Oregon

Flynn Beats Tony Ross in Eighteenth Round

In Purblo Col a heavyweight bout ended with Jim Flynn earning a decision over Tony Ross in the eighteenth round after Ross fouled Flynn. Flynn held the edge throughout the contest and dominated the action last night.

Purblo Col Jim Flynn Tony Ross Ross Flynn

Wealthy New Rochelle magnate George Gould dies in New York hospital

George Gould aged 63, once a prominent New Rochelle figure, died in a New York hospital from starvation and exposure. He built a $100,000 fortune in plumbing and real estate, lived alone, and had estranged wife and children who had left years earlier. Neighbors forced entry after Gould had been missing for days and found him emaciated and exposed.

New York George Gould New Rochelle Gould

Youngest of five to graduate weighs 204 pounds

Warsaw Indiana report notes Cora King age 14, weighs 204 pounds, born weighing five pounds, has no illnesses, and performs baking washing ironing and household chores at home. San Francisco announces city plans to hire an expert to study bubonic plague with a special laboratory to be built.

Warsaw Ind Wawaruna Public School Cora King San Francisco

Battleship Indiana Narrowly Escapes Fire Blazing Bunkers

United Press reports the battleship Indiana narrowly escaped destruction after a coal bunker fire on September 5. Sailors fought the blaze vigorously and dumped shells from the burning hold to avert catastrophe.

United Press Washington Indiana

Too Many Wives Sparks Court Separation Plea

W. B. Lawrence petitions for separation from wife No. 2 alleging marriage in 1884 to Ellen Lawrence, her 1902 departure and rumored divorce, his 1904 remarriage to the present wife, and later discovery that the former wife had no decree, asking for dissolution of the current bond.

Lawrence Ellen Lawrence Fleet

Dell murder case advances with testimony and new witnesses

Prosecution in open court pursues a proof plan as Dell defends himself amid damning testimony. Four witnesses have testified with more expected, while Dell claims innocence and references a potential motive involving Addie Roper. The trial continues in Bellingham.

Bellingham Dell Nesses Addie Roper Nes

Welcome Plan Aims at Record Breaker Arrival

United Press dispatch reports a welcome plan for a record breaker ship as it nears New York. A fleet of tugs and craft will greet the Lusitania when she arrives, with a marine pageant expected on the narrows. Washington politics also notes the Interstate Commerce Commission may study the Oriental Billia bill and railroads.

New York Lusitania Narrows Washington, Sept Interstate Commerce By Hill Seattle

Trial Sets Price For One Hug In Taunton Incident

In Taunton Massachusetts Judge Pax fixes a price of three dollars for an unwanted hug. Jos Tremble age nineteen paid willingly after encroaching on Mary Fichette seventeen at her home when she objected she resisted then Tremble embraced her waist and kissed her.

Taunton Mass Wm. H. Pax District Court Jos Mary Fichette Mary

City Hall Market Meat Prices List

Market notices list beef and mutton items with prices for various cuts. Te,rib teak and leg portions appear with numeric figures, though some text is garbled.

City Hall

Navy Yard Sound Trip Tour Displays Warships

Visitors ride to the U S navy yard to view battleships Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska cruisers Charleston Boston Buffalo train ship Philadelphia and more. Boats depart from the foot of Yesterway for a round trip at 60e with torpedo boats and the rison ship Nipsie among the highlights.

U. S Navy Yard Oregon Wisconsin Nebraska Charleston Boston Buffalo Philadelphia Yesterway

Table Show Made Up and Sale Starts This Week

A local display announces a table show titled Made Up and includes a promotional price in cents. Officials say the event runs this week at the community center with sales and demos planned for attendees.

Buchanan

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