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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1906

Page

2

City considers track scheme for Westlake and Fourth avenues

Executive committee of the Municipal Ownership campaign outlines a plan to lay tracks on Westlake Boulevard and Fourth Avenue to Fremont, leasing them to applicants for an electric interurban terminal. Seattle Electric, Renton & Southern, and Everett interurban show interest, with urgency due to a pending exclusive franchise application on Westlake Boulevard.

Fourth Av Westlake bouleVard Fremont Whale Committee Seattle Electric Company Weatlake Boulevard Renton & Southern Pike «St Pike At Everett City Seattle Electric Monopo Tt Union Depot Thorngon Street Railway

Vanderbilt Cup Course Troops Pose Hurdle in Nassau County

A. A. A. official named Thompson in New York said federal and state troops likely cannot be used to guard the Vanderbilt Cup course citing state rights. He noted Nassau county authorities prefer guards and deputy sheriffs, with entrance fees totaling about 40 000 dollars expected from the event.

Thompson Racing Board of the New York Nassau France Vanderbilt Longleland Tree Mr. Thompson Nassau County

Unclear Race Notes Highlight Timings and Placings

Fragmentary OCR mentions Titus, Henry, King Kohr with times around 1 10 and placement notes. Details incomplete for full event identification or outcomes.

Auto Meet at Meadows Promises Fast Races

After wet weather delays the Meadows track dries and auto races are set for tomorrow and Wednesday afternoons. The feature is the 10 mile silver loving cup event featuring a 50 hp Columbia, 4 hp Pope Toledo, 50 hp Thomas, and 50 hp Franklin with owners and drivers named. Broadway Automobile Co may enter a 60 hp Pierce Arrow driven by Harry Mings. Clockers plan to observe trials for sleepers as drivers familiarize themselves with the turns.

Meadows Columbia Tacoma Pope Toledo H. B. Kennecy Thomas Virgil Mall Dr. Bryant Franklin Broadway Automobile Company Harry Mings

Rainiers Host Banquet After Seattle Amateur Game

After the Rainiers beat the Navy Yard team, wives and friends of Rainiers held an elaborate dinner in the Madison pavilion. Guests included Navy Yard, Black Diamond and Renton players. Mr. Langley of the Navy Yard spoke for the visitors in thanking the Rainiers. The preceding game was praised as one of Seattle's best amateur contests, highlighted by Gordon's pitching for Navy Yard and a disputed ninth inning call later deemed unfounded.

Raiiniers Navy Yard Rainiers Madison Pavilion Black Diamond Renton Langley Seattle Gordon Granger

Seattle Takes Two More In Double Victory At Recreation Park

Seattle defeated Fresno in two games at Recreation Park as Beattie Hoag and Beattie Hoag pitched well. Local batters including Croft and Kane drove in runs while O’Hannion and Jones delivered solid efforts. Seattle extended its winning streak to seven games.

Spence Strachan Concert At First Methodist Church

Gavin Spence and Miss Nannie Strachan perform a concert at the First Methodist church tonight. The program features Mr Spence’s wit and song anecdotes and Miss Strachan’s four octave voice range with operatic training.

Spence-Strachan Gavin Spence Mies Nannie Strachan First Methodist Church Boence Nannie Strachan Bach

Bowling Tour Postponed by American Bowling Congress

Samuel Karpt secretary of the Americans Bowing Congress notes the All American Bowling Trio tour across the United States and Mexico is postponed to early March 1907. The delay aims to avoid clashing with tournament plans and the national convention in Mt Louis Missouri in February 1907.

Samuel Karpt Bowsing Congress Ed States Mexico Soneen Mt Louis

Races Yesterday Feature Close Finishes Across Six Events

Yesterday’s six races showed tight finishes led by Lady Ethel in the first at 0.75 miles, with Nona W. second and Yo San third. Bitter Mias won race two at 0.5625 miles ahead of Votl and Bir Mince. Platoon captured the 0.75 mile third, Hannibal runner-up, Lady Be ther third. El Otros won the 1 mile 70 yard fourth with Old Stone second. Mansard took the 0.75 mile fifth as J. W. O'Neil placed second and French Nun third. Celer es won the one mile sixth, Whippers second, Bitter Hand third. Time details posted for each event.

Lady Ethel Nona W Yo San Bitter Mias Votl Bir Mince Platoon Hannibal Lady Bether el Otros Old Stone Cate Mansard J. W. O'Neil Nun Celeres Whippers Bitter Hand

Thoroughbred racing results from six races

The first race over one mile and a sixteenth at Diamond lists Cloten finishing second with a time of 1:19.26. In the five mile event Boola is 102, Glimmer 168 is second and third with a 1:01.16 clock. The third race covering one and an eighth miles shows Thistle Do winning with Reservation 107 and Quest 100 in third. time not provided. The fourth race over four miles features Solon Bh to 1 winning with Alma Dufody and Inferno at 126 in third, time 2:06. The fifth race has Two es, Berry Waddell 157 at 4 to 1 winning. Sungar King 147 is second and John O Grady 147 third. time 4:54. The sixth race over one and one sixteenth miles lists Factorem 107 at 4 to 1 winning. Blue Brick 108 second and Bil Birmingham 94 third. time 1:50 1-5.

Diamond Thistle Do Reservation Quest Solon Alma Dufody Inferno Berry Waddell Sungar King John O' Grady Oame Blue Brick Bilrmingham

Martin Resumes Winter Sermons at First Free Church

Reverend Alfred Martin resumes his regular winter sermons at the First Free Church beginning tomorrow. The opening subject is The Most Important Thing in a.

Alfred Martin Plrst

City Hall Market Ad Lists Meat Prices

Community notice from City Hall Market advertising pot roasts at 4 to 6 cents per pound, rib steak at 3 pounds for 260, leg of lamb at 124 percent? and rolled rib roast at 10 cents. Address 6070 Drd Ave.

California U Attacked Calfornia U Attacked by Rugby Critics

Calfornia students vent frustration over rugby football replacing intercollegiate play with Stanford looming as a rival. Editorial notes low turnout, small practice squads, and concern over sustaining a full team with 85 aspirants and 1% senior participation, warning of failure if not mobilized.

California Team Urges Action to Break Slump

A fragment urges players to quit dithering and mobilize 200 men to compete hard. The speaker believes California can win only by emerging from its current trance and playing with purpose.

Cigareta California

Passing Comments on Sports and Public Notices

A collage of sports notes and local remarks covers baseball pennants and wagering, boxing events with Dan Patch and Gans, Nebraska corn harvest, Cleveland and Chicago bets, and a stray public notice tone about the breeding industry and racing. Mentions Goldfield Nevada and Chicago in an era context with partial names and figures.

America's Best Runner Trains Through Woods and Starts

Hahn, a U Michigan standout, trains intensely outdoors and runs daily. In eight years he has won over 15 major college races and claimed Canada’s 100 and 200 yard championships as well as 16 AAU titles. He also secured four Olympic championships and beat global contenders in the 100 metre dash during Greek revival events.

Hahn University of Michigan Canada Beaidee St. Louis Milwaukee Bay Greece

Milwaukee sprinter trains in woods along trout stream

Archle Hahn of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, an Olympic champion and regarded as America's greatest short distance runner, trains in a unique setting. He uses a 100 yard cleared course beside a northern trout stream where nearly all his work is conducted.

Milwaukee Archle Hahn Milwaukee Athletic Club America

Jockey Club Approves 925000 Fight On Pool Rooms

At a Saturday meeting the Jockey Club voted to spend 925000 to combat New York pool rooms. They plan to buy out property near the track used to observe races and remove observer towers that aided poolroom operators, after which licenses would be pressured to dismantle the elevated viewing aids.

New York Jockey Club Pool Room Iaverend Lwenees Observatory

Quiet Potomac Era Shelters Baseball League Talks

The report describes pacific coast league peace efforts and a reconciling visit by President Hert to Beattie owners. Eddie Householder’s reinstatement is noted and Seattle’s readiness to finish the season is affirmed. Bert denies hostile intent and cites a friendly mission to resolve owner league tensions while detailing deposits and finances.

Xrim War Pacific Coast Baseball League Hert Conat League Beattie Baseball Club Wipe Guys Albert the Whale Eddie Householder Seattle Ball Club Bert Seattle

Everett Bout Settled At 115 Pounds In October Fight

Everett Wash reports managers Perele Cove and Berenah have signed articles for a 115 pound fight in October at the Everett Athletic arena.

Everett Wash Sept Perele Cove Berenah Everett Athletic

Debating Session Highlights Yellowstone Park Topic

The article notes a Friday afternoon debate session at the high school. Mr Rowell, an ancient history teacher, led an inter club event on "My Two Weeks in Yellowstone Park" with a visual aid using postal cards.

Rowell Yellowstone Park

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