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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
3
The device adds cushions and springs to a streetcar fender on Central Avenue to shield a rider from injury if a person lies on the track. A steel bar along the Seattle cafe rail is cushioned to prevent leg injuries, with a ratchet wheel and an automatic fender for lifting and scooping a prostrate body.
The article reports on Jenkins Hains denying jealousy driven murder charges and defending his literary career. He asserts he is not a beach comber and claims his marine stories as his life's work, noting school adoption and navy regard. A lunacy commission is mentioned to examine Hains in New York.
The department announces the reopening of Tourist Turkish Baths at Navem de Main and O oo Malin 1381, Ind. The public is advised to note the new location and opening details as stated in the notice.
Indications point to the core moving into the federal building around November 10. The plan had aimed to complete removal by November 1 but heating and lighting equipment remain unconnected. the present quarters must be vacated by November 10, with Postmaster Stewart confident the new building will be ready.
Two sailors on the waterfront wager over the 1908 presidential race between Bryan and Taft. If Bryan wins, Artie will drink only warm water for three weeks, a bold stunt that delights onlookers and risks. If Taft wins, Oscar must take the water wagon.
Frank W. Cotterill president and Chas. Perry Taylor secretary of the State Federation of Labor and Chas. H. Miller candidate for congress will speak at a political gathering in Bellingham tonight. On Monday they address a union meeting at Everett. They will discuss the program outlined by Samuel Gompers.
M. A. Hawkins of 4829 Fourth Ave E was fined 50 dollars for selling venison to the Hotel Washington. Frank F. Henry, hotel steward, arrested for selling venison to guests, was released on bail of 260 dollars.
The first log of the Arctic Brotherhood building on the A P G grounds will be laid with elaborate ceremonies Sunday at 3 PM. It resembles a cornerstone laying with a log replacing a stone and will involve Arctic Brotherhood officers and Exposition officials in full regalia.
The Huntieh ship Criccieth Castle and the bark Crocodile, long on the overdue list, report arrival at their ports the Castle St Mejillones and Talewhauno respectively.
At last night’s all week rally at the First M E Church Fifth Avenue and Marion 1 speeches were given honoring the completion of the Sunday school room. Speakers included Dr. MA Matthews Dr H Mason Dr Bol Whitman and Rev TE Eliott.
The eighth annual convention of the Washington Y M C A will convene at North Yakima on December 11. Many delegates will be sent from the local association.
An unknown four masted schooner ran ashore two miles north of Cape Hend near Norfolk. Two crewmen drowned and six were rescued. The vessel was battered to pieces and is reported as a total loss.
Washington October 29 The White House announced this afternoon that the cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow will be held as planned.
Reported at Cork harbor an artillery sergeant was caught lighting a match to a pile of papers in the fort magazines. The act aimed to ignite the magazine, but was discovered in time to avert disaster. A court martial was ordered immediately.
W. J. Bryan received an endorsement for the presidency at a Central Labor Council gathering. Taft faced criticism for Roosevelt policy pledges on Japanese exclusion. A resolution backed the AFL and Samuel Gompers. The injunction issue was discussed by Charles Perry Miller and F. W. Cotterill, who noted over $100,000 spent opposing injunctions in Seattle last two years.
The Duluth limited of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad wrecked near Kempton Wisconsin at 4 am. Three people were seriously hurt as the engine and eight cars overturned. Railroad experts call it remarkable no one was killed and suggest possible wrecking.
The Cunard liner Ivernia arrived today after a tidal wave struck the vessel one day out from Queenstown. Twenty aboard were injured, with six seriously hurt by flying deck fittings and collisions with rails and supports, though all are expected to recover.
The room set aside for the X ray demonstration by F. T. Miller of Pittsburg overflowed as members of the YMCA arrived. The crowd required three demonstrations to accommodate all attendees.
The body of Juline Kumile, late chef of the Hot Springs hotel, was brought to Seattle by his brother Paul Kumie from San Francisco. The remains rest at the Honney-Wateon parlor and will be shipped to Spokane for funeral services under the auspices of the Elks, Bagies and Foresters of America. An escort from each order will accompany the remains to the station. Tomorrow at 10 in North Yakima, St. Michael's church, Fred W. Kioeber will be buried.
The Aero Club awarded its medal to the Wright brothers of Dayton for their remarkable achievements.
The United States civil service announces exams for the new building. Positions include custodian assistant engineer elevator conductor fireman and other labor options. Applicants may secure blanks from C. W. Matheus at the post office on November 17.
G. K. Culp of Peoria writes the Seattle commercial club about organizing a 260 person group traveling by a special train to the exposition. He plans to bring four draft horses in a palace car to advertise the journey and the event. Each horse weighs 1,909 pounds. A second note from Boston on Oct 29 reports the Woman's Suffrage Association sending an appeal to President Roosevelt urging India be mentioned in the forthcoming message to Congress and a request for funds to promote international relations with foreign guests.
An old vs modern medicine comparison notes that cures have improved, citing coke over remedies for consumption and the importance of early cold treatment. It promotes Virgin Olive of Pine compound as a 24 hour cold and cough remedy, prepared in sealed half ounce vials for dispensing with a pine and santalwood formula.
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