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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
1
Gen Sept 6 reports Capt Otte Sverdrup examined Dr Frederick A Cook’s data and believes Cook’s claims are truthful. Sverdrup read accounts, checked measurements and reasoning, and concluded Cook is honest though he notes possible gaps in interpretations compared with other scientists.
A man in Washington near Seneca and Johnson street cried for help after claiming wolves approached his flock. Spectators and a park policeman urged caution as he swam out, then sank. He was found later near the shore in shallow water.
A maritime incident near Cape Race involved the liner Laurentian. The ship faced severe trouble as a storm or heavy pressure battered the hull. Passengers were rescued and reported safe while crew worked to withstand the dangers at sea.
ANP notes attendance reaching 25,069 with a broader total of 2,571,871 across events. The item reflects crowd counts and overall turnout metrics from the agency’s coverage.
New York reports a dispatch from Indian Harbor Nova Scotia claiming Stars and Stripes nailed to the North Pole with Peary’s name attached. The message boosts Peary supporters who say he discovered the pole while Cook’s backers argue the wording is ambiguous and may confirm Cook’s claim.
At 11 o'clock today it was estimated that at least 130000 people would enter the exposition. Admissions ran 50 percent faster than on opening day as Seattle's civic pride and spirit carried forward the city’s post fire recovery.
Anna Granum, a Madison cafe waitress, recounts Burt Hazeltine’s threats to kill himself after she refused marriage. She fled to California, then Seattle, where Hazeltine pursued her with desperate pleas and tears, hoping for reconciliation amid his troubling behavior. The case hovers as Seattle hosts a grand exposition amid crowded festivities.
Secretary Ballinger met with President Taft to explain his stance on the Cunningham Alaskan coal lands case amid the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. Chief Forester Pinchot may be asked to sign a statement defending his charges, as Taft reviews data from all parties during his western trip.
Mary Thompson wearing a marine uniform was arrested with James Buchanan by Patrolman Landon at Washington Street foot. They admitted seeking to view saloon interiors, with Thompson later saying she would not do it again and referenced suffrage. Both posted $10 bail and left.
Tomorrow marks the start of classes across the city with about 25 000 pupils expected to enroll. Otto L Luther oversees Queen Anne High School as principal in the city’s newest school building while plans include another hilltop high school to ease Madrona crowding and five additional schools by year’s end.
Labor unions in Seattle stage a grand Labor Day parade with at least ten thousand marchers, fifty floats and multiple bands. The procession runs from Fifth Avenue to Woodland Park where sports and a picnic occur. carpenters and teamsters vie for best number while a $5 fine motivates participation.
Tonight's events include a 7 30 festival chorus competition at the amphitheatre a 7 45 Ellery's Band concert with a Faust scene and fireworks at Geyser Daatn a 7 00 French Fete in the Auditorium a 7 30 dancing featuring Washington State New York State Spokane and a 9 00 Landing of King Rex and Carnival Night at the foot of the Pay Streak. Presentation of keys to King Rex by President Chilberg followed by 10 00 fireworks at the pay streak foot.
On a quiet waterfront at seven thirty only an old man reading the Bible and a few longshoremen remain. A large party from a saloon vessel heads to the A Y P E cars while 220 Spanish War veterans gather at Colman dock for a Bremerton state convention. Stores close and Erickson's window proclaims defiant slogans as locals head to Seattle Day festivities.
Wally D. Hossfeld a 50 year old laundryman likely took strychnine and died at his home 7058 Jones avenue after marital troubles. He was found by a neighbor around 8 p m yesterday, his elder son had noted him sleeping in the afternoon. He leaves a wife and three children.
Edwin Hughes administrator of the Schufeldt estate and owner of the Butler hotel died this morning at his residence at 17th av and WB Prospect st. He was a well known Seattle resident who had lived here for many years.
Miss Kula Howard played to a large enthusiastic audience at the exposition Auditorium last night. The program featured Chopin Bolero Nocturne Mazurka and Ballade plus a Berceuse encore. The third part included Mars by Father Dominic with piano transcription by Hugo Mansfeldt.
Christ Hartwig was robbed by a nimble fingered pickpocket on the steamer For tuna while returning to Seattle from Wildwood park last night.
The body of Clyde Fitch the playwright who died Saturday night was embalmed today in Charleroi Sur Marne to await his mother coming from New York.
A planned balloon wedding in Columbia City collapsed after the bride’s mother objected to risk. Groom James Victor Carter left without a wife and $100, and bride-to-be Mrs. H Maillard canceled the ceremony. The event, with a balloon, wireless phone, and crowd, failed to occur.
Police chief Wappenstein opens a day nursery at the exposition grounds to handle lost infants. He asks visitors to report to him with any found babies and assures a full supply of bottles and pacifiers for crying children. He will be on duty all day for this cradle rocker service.
Captain Foster of the government secret service explains that the California gold irrigation coins seized by federal authorities are not the genuine Alaska gold souvenirs. The Alaska marked coins are pure gold, weighed and patented, sold as 50 cent to $1.00 souvenirs and do not infringe on U S coin designs.
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