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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1908

Page

2

Hurley Incident Sparks Field Exchange Between Dugdale and Hurley

The Tacoma Ledger and The Star quote Dugdale and Hurley amid heated on field exchanges during a recent game. Dugdale claims Hurley used foul language, while Hurley denies swearing. A club sentiment notes Dugdale addressed a foul remark and both men are described as volatile on the diamond.

Hurley Dugdale Butte Tacoma Ledger Bill Dug Pili

Favorites Triumph Half Card at The Meadows

Three favorites a second choice and two longshots shared the card at The Meadows. Escalante dropped to 7 to 10 but tired to lose to Orifiamb a 19 to 1 and just miss second by a nose to Deneen. King of Mint won the mile and a quarter as Jockey King repeated the winning combo. Monvina, 15 to 1, edged Fair Fagot for third, Maid of Gotham at 11 to 1 surprised in the rear, then Aftermath rallied to win by three lengths over Buster Jones. All Ablaze faded as Aftermath led the upset over a wary crowd.

Escalante Orifiamb Deneen C. Russell King King of Mint Monvina Fair Fagot Maid of Gotham Buckthorn Angleface Wise Money Aftermath Buster Jones Jones All Ablaze

Meadows Archibald Leads in Silver Cup Contest

Archibald holds a 26 point lead in the silver cup contest with Harris and King tied for second at 18. The Alaska Handicap is the feature race and a potential record may be challenged in the fifth race. a $100 prize to the winning trainer is planned if the world record 1:37.265 is broken.

Archibald Harris King Mentry Walsh B. Wilsom Meince Seoville Russell Donvitz Rettig Hayes Alarie Andrews Hildebrand, Shelton Small Alaska Rubinon Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Opening smoker at Washington Athletic Club features fast boxing

Four fast boxing bouts headline the Washington Athletic Club opener with two wrestling matches. McPherson defeats Meldner in 150 pounds after Harris’ absence. La Bounty earns decision over Briscoe in a brutal 4th round exchange. Chapman draws with Brown in a fast 12576 pound bout. Hagen beats Marshall in a close 3 round clash. McDonald and Corey each win two straight falls in wrestling. Next smoker set for October 23.

Washington Athletic Club Cal Harria A. C McPherson Harris Meldner Keiscoe Anotie Precoe Queer Stree Lviscoe Tia Hounty Briscoe Elinghing la Bounty Chapman Percy Cove Geo. Brown Brown Erice Lonnie Auwetin A.cc Austin Hagen Marshall Wreetli McDonald Higginbotham Chicken Corey Cowling

Miners top Seattle as Butte rally routs Doglets 6 to 3

In yesterday's baseball notes Seattle fell 6 to 3 to Butte despite outhitting them, as four hits by Rita aided the Miners in the eighth inning. Also mentioned is a boxing note: middleweight champion Papke plans a Los Angeles bout on Thanksgiving Eve with Ketchell, with Jones optimistic talks imminent.

Butte Rita Seattle Papke Hugo Kelly Los Angeles KB. Jones Ketchell Flahter

Papee May Have Fight With Kelley

Francisco dispatch reports a possible confrontation involving Papee and Kelley. The note references Billy in relation to the incident with unclear details and no confirmed outcome.

Papee Kelley

Fortier's Peasing to Bases Delights Fans

Fortier shows refined base running while Willie returns to form with two solid hits yesterday boosting the lineup.

Jones to Join County Fair Circuit Tour

A note indicates Jones plans to follow a county fair circuit. The text mentions a statistic about the world population, 64 per 1000, and a reference to blindness, likely describing a health or disability context.

Nd Jones

Double header planned for tomorrow by manager Dugdale

Manager Dugdale announces a double header for tomorrow afternoon with two games. Anderson will pitch in one game and Rush in the other after yesterday’s strong performances.

Dugdale Anderson

Shipping Movements At Puget Sound Elevators And Docks

German ship Carte finishes loading wheat at Smiths Cove elevator tonight then shifts to a bar in the stream. French bark Genevieve Molina sailing from Hebarton June on Greaves, and bark Malmeral towed to Quar anatee Marbor this morning, both under charter notices. Mills carry wheat to the United hapten. Steamer Jefferson and steamer City of Seattle due from Skagway this afternoon. Tatoosh reports passing at 12 30 pm. Freighter Winebage days out from Frisco for Beattie. Koamos Waer Assuan arrives at Heattie Lumber docks to load 500000 feet of lumber. Norwegian steamer Ceell under time charter to W R Grace Co shifts from Tacoma tomorrow to Centennial mill to load flour then to Bal lard for lumber and Harbor for creosoted piles, sailing for La Boca Payama on Sept 20.

Townsend Quaranatee Marbor Puget Sound United Hapten Tatoosh Winebage Frisco Beattie Ceell W. R. Grace Coe Tacoma T Centennial Mill Ballard Harbor la Boca Payama

Edison Visitors In Seattle On Pleasure Trip With Family

Thomas A. Edison and family stay at the Rainier Grand in Seattle during a Northwest trip for recreation. Edison praises regional resources and plans to depart tonight for Portland then through Colorado. A separate note reports Taka Akira Kate appointed ambassador to Kingland succeeding Count Komura in Tokio.

Thomas A. Edison Rainier-Grand Edison Northwest Pacific Court Portland Colorado Edison Tokio Taka Akira Kate

Music Hath Charms that Surpass Man's

William Stoll obtained a divorce from his wife of 20 years in Judge Wrater's court after testimony described his wife’s municipal temperament as driving life with him to distraction. A star witness said he tried to mediate and persuade her to return, but she refused, noting his temperament did not suit her artistic life. The couple had not lived together since 1902 and share three children aged 19, 17, and 15.

William Stoll Mra. Stoll New Times Nessel Cedar At Seattle Wash A. J. Seward Marion Gee Dra. Loughney L. Gilchriat Madison Park W. F Brotherton

Many Towns Seem Doomed on Lake Superior Shore

United Press reports from Duluth and the Lake Superior north shore describe a spreading forest fire threatening several villages and lumber camps along the coast. Fire sweeps toward Chicago Bay Cascade Heaver Hay Grand Marais Pigeon River Indian Reservation Crofton and Nutson as refugees flee and rescue steamer America sails toward Port Arthur.

United Prews Duluth Minn Mesaba Lake Superior Maine Chicago Bay Cascade Heaver Hay Grand Marias Pigeon Fiver Indian Reservation Crofton Nutson Wrettlers America Port Arthur

Beautiful widow drugged by unknown chauffeur

Mrs. J. M. Lawrence, 25, widow of a Los Angeles millionaire, was found unconscious near Golden Gate Park after an evening drive. An automobile party rescued her and she later described being drugged after the chauffeur provided a drink. Police investigate. suspect chauffeur to be arrested.

San Francisco J. M. Lawrence Los Angeles Fairmont Hotel Golden Gate Park Lawrence Watts Fairmont

Passenger agents meet in Seattle for Traveling Agents' convention

The advance guard of the Traveling Passenger Agents association arrived in Seattle at 2:46 pm and will base at the Butler Annex. Delegates will be hosted by local railroad men during their stay, with broad city participation in welcoming and entertaining them.

Butler Annex Seattle A. B. Calder Canadian Pacific Northwest J. O. McMullin Elty Ger Northern Pacific McMullen Sand Point A Y.P Manquet Panama Canal Bremerton Monticello the Coast Co Jay Islands Victoria Vancouver Puget Sound Tourg

City to Decide On Municipal Garbage System Vote

City council considers referring a question to the voters on whether to operate a free municipal garbage collection or grant a franchise to a private company. Councilman Murphy has prepared a resolution to place the issue on the ballot at the upcoming county election.

Ofr Corporation Murphy Oo County

Mulford and Coke Lead 24 Hour Endurance Race at Brighton Beach

In Brighton Beach New York on September 12 the American team Mulford and Coke driving a Lester car took the lead after four spurts of desperate driving in the 24 hour endurance race begun last night. Italian pair Parker and Capra in a Fiat hold second place nine miles behind.

Brighton Beach WN. Y Lester Parker and Capra Fiat

Hearst to Visit Seattle for Speech at Dreamland Rink

W R Hearst plans a Seattle stop in October with a speech at Dreamland rink. The party slate includes Thomas L Hingen, Ham Randolph Hearst, and local electors named by the state along with several local officials and business figures.

Thomas L Hingen Independence Dent United States Ham Nandolph Hearst New Seattle Speechen Dreamland Rink Thomas Ga. Albin H. ©. Campbell George McCauley Sharp Ring

Conflicting Witness Tales Delay Seattle Case

A Russian man, alleged in his native land for the murder of two men, held in Seattle Anguat week, is released from custody after conflicting statements by witnesses. District attorney Kenneth Mackintosh asks for dismissal, citing imposition by witnesses. Also promoted is a Navy Yard sightseeing pitch urging a visit to see ships and grounds.

Carlson Aliaa Seattle Kate Negeloff Sam Corbett Vincent Occa Kenneth Mackintosh Superior Court Oe Sound Navy Yard

Picnic and Dance at Wildwood Park Sunday

A big picnic and dance are planned for Sunday afternoon and evening at Wildwood Park. Tickets cost 26 cents, covering boat fare entrance to the park and dancing. Steamers Wildwood and Haas depart Leschi Park at unspecified times.

Wildwood Park Wildwood and Haas Leschi Park Beus

Appeal for help for disabled young man in Edmonds

The Star reports Rus sell Morrison, a sole supporter and train accident survivor, seeks funds to travel to Los Angeles for family care until he can work again. He is presently assisted by friends in Edmonds. Any donation will be sent to him, with listed contributors and totals to date.

Columna of the Star Russell Morrison Los Angeles Cal Young Morrison Edmonds Star Eugene Standridge Caanan Esas

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