Attell Calls for Gans Title Fight
Abe Attell, featherweight champion, writes his San Francisco note arguing a title bout with Joe Gans. He offers to fight at 133 pounds ringside, says he will fight Rattling Nelson first to prove readiness, and asserts he must outclass Gans to earn the match. He notes Gans carries a heavier punch but that Attell has recent knockout wins.
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Attell
Nelen
Gans
Gane
Barnstead Leads Seattle Past Spokane 7–3 in Twilight League
Barnstead dominated for Seattle as Spokane fell 7–3 behind. Key plays included a miscue by Hickey and a late two by Suse, with Seattle pulling away after the third inning. Crist lasted one inning for Spokane before Erickson closed.
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Seattle
Hickey
Allen
Suse
Spokane
Crist
Lexington race results from September 17
In Lexington the program lists six races. Lamp Trimmer led race one at three quarters of a mile with Nellette second and Belle of Pen ance third. View Belle won race two at five eighths of a mile, with Mire to place second and war-113 third. Mattie Mack captured race three at three quarters, with Ada Rice second and third. Lightning Conductor won race four at three quarters, French Nun second and Stoner Hil third. Ordono won race five at five eighths, with Addax second and Suzannie Rocamera third. Dr Spratfl won race six at one mile, with Suzannie Rocamera second and Doubt third. Time figures provided for each race.
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Belle of Penance
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Mattie Mack
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French Nun
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Addax
Dr. Spratfl
Pickens
Suzannie Rocamera
Doubt
First Race at Into Meet Draws Close Finish
In the Into meet, the opening event, a half mile? photo finish placed Photographer Sree first with Royal 107 runner up and Griffton 107 close behind. Dredger 107 (Posey) finished at 11 to 5.
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Horse Races Feature Close Finishes and Times
Rydont 104 and Our Rey 102 led a program with six races. Restoration 9½ to 5 won the third as Chippewa 107 placed second. Charlie Eastman 115 won the fourth with Charlie Gilbert 106 second. Solen Shingle 106 Moreland 5 to 2 won the fifth over Cooney K. 97, Vgeshanti 108 third. Rumshaw 176 Holland 5 to 6 won the sixth over Plum Tart WS. Suderman 107 40 to 1 won the seventh with Hey 107 second. Time marks included 1:02 for the first, 1:56 1-5 for the second, 4:13 45 for the fourth, 1:48 14 for the fifth, 2:51 1 6 for the sixth, and 1:08 48 for the seventh.
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Judge H B Rigg Resigns Superior Court Seat
Judge H B Rigg has sent his resignation as judge of the superior court covering Yakima Kittitas Franklin and Benton counties to Governor Mead and requests appointment of his successor before October 1 when the resignation becomes effective.
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Yakima
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Benton
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Saratoga gambler drops fortune at Canfield's game
Roy Rainey, a Cleveland New York millionaire, reportedly dropped about 61 000 in a few hours at Richard Canfield's Saratoga gambling house. He left a large betting sum for art treasures and returned to New York. Canfield plans to close the clubhouse as authorities curb open gambling.
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Saratoga
Roy Ratney
Cleveland
New York
Richard Canfield
Yea Rainey
Coke King
W. J. Rainey
God of Chance
Northwhaut Bragla Tacoma Beats Aberdeen 5-1 in Tecoma
Aberdeen falls 5-1 as Tacoma’s pitching and offense drive a decisive win. Deller delivers the only run for Aberdeen while Higginbotham and Spencer help Tacoma share the mound with Umpire Drennae Hutte. Other scores include New York and St. Louis in late league play with Detroit topping Chicago 6-1.
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Pittsburg and Mt Louie Scoreline Fragment
Fragmented OCR text shows names Batterias Willie Giheern Fromme Heete Rue and others near Portland Lew Angeles with mentions of Matteries Handalph Hoge Croom and itymea. Unable to determine full event or outcome.
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Willie
Giheern
Fromme
Heete
Nue
Portland
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Lew Angeles
Matteries
Handalph
Hoge
Croom
Itymea
Barr resigns as Jamestown Exposition director general
James W. Barr writes to the directors committee to be relieved of his duties after settlement talks with Jamestown Exposition President Mary St. George Tucker. The Norfolk Va report notes the withdrawal comes amid prior differences.
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United Press
Norfolk, Va
St. George Tucker
James W. Barr
Japan Claims Pratas Island Assertion Shocks Authorities
Victoria Sept. 18 The Japanese government asserts possession of Pratas Island located between the 20th and 21st parallels. The United States has previously been viewed as the island’s possessor.
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Victoria
Pratas Imand
United States
Boxing and Wrestling Bouts Promised by Club
Superintendent Inglis of the A C plans a large intercity boxing and wrestling series for this winter though no details are set yet. The club's swimming tank went out of commission yesterday and may be closed about six weeks for repairs.
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the & A. C. Ewimeing
Cosgrove Proclaims Ticket Ambitions in Campaign Tour
In Aberdeen on September 18 the candidate Cosgrove declares he will make a governor if elected and outlines his pledge while touring Washington state. He emphasizes outreach to voters and visits multiple cities to build support ahead of the party convention.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Pomeroy
Cosgrove
Fort Dearborn captain suffers altitude induced insanity
Capt. 8 F. Sanderson of Fort Dearborn Illinois arrived at Fort Russell in Cheyenne after a hunting trip in the nearby mountains. He is described as suffering from insanity caused by altitude and will be returned to Fort Dearborn as soon as his condition allows.
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F. Sanderson
Fort Dearbern
Fort Russell
Potter estate earmarked for Masons orphan education
Philadelphia report states that under the will of Thomas Potter the late grand treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Pennsylvania his estate valued between seven and five million dollars was left to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The funds are designated for the education and support of male orphans of Master Masons.
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Philadelphia
Thomas Potter
Grand of Masons of Pennsylvania
Grain Lodge of Pennsylvania
Star Plans Free Gentry Circus Seats via Balloons
The Star will send at least 20 boys to the Gentry circus free of cost. Paper balloons will rise from the Star building roof on Bev enthav between Union and University on Friday and Saturday this week and Monday Tuesday Wednesday next week. Each balloon carries an order for two reserved seat tickets to Gentry shows. Tickets exchanged by returning the order to the Star office.
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Spokane Glove Work and Spitball Rivals Dominate Game
Spokane faced a decisive loss as Barnstead dominated with veteran poise and a rare spitball in the Twilight league. Dudley was absent forcing Dug to shift Alien Im to short while Artie Ross and Ed Hickey produced key hits. Spokane’s Rowen and Carney were sidelined and Dellar outpitched Rigginbotham in a Tacoma crowd.
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Alien Im
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Spokane
Ley
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Short charter rejection underscored by low turnout in vote
In Washington Pennsylvania on September 18 a charter proposal failed as voters numbered 181000 casting ballots out of 961968 registered. Mayor Busse noted the public showed little interest indicating no desire for charter or elite changes. Also reported is Hugh Hallams 1890 will written on the back of a blank check leaving all property to his wife. Leave Pier 20 see battleships.
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Washington
Washington County
Hugh Hallam
What Is Better Than a Good Bottle of Whiskey
An item lists Jamaica rum and Rock and Rye as contrasts, then notes the store closes all day Wednesday September 18 on account of a holiday. The readable text centers on beverage offerings and holiday closure.
Funeral Services For M Teukuno Killed By Train
Funeral services for M Teukuno who was killed by a Northern Pacific switch engine on September 12 will be held Sunday afternoon at 12 36 from the First Baptist church. Interment will be in Lake View cemetery and the Japanese association will attend in a body.
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Lake View
Soap Lake Salve Eases Distress in Moat Cases
A report notes the use of Soap Lake Salve to relieve distress in intriguing moat related cases. The piece highlights practical relief and community reaction.
Free Flour at Dare Food Show Will Be Given Away
The Puget Sound Food Co. sole manufacturers of Old Plantation Pancake Flour will distribute packages of their product at the Dare Food Show held in the Dreamland Skating Rink building Thursday afternoon.
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Dreamland Skating Rink
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