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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
1
Commissioner Hubbard plans a Seattle inspection into laundry labor practices and wage hours. The probe targets violations of state labor laws, noting long hours, child labor, and improper chair polishing duties amid widespread noncompliance in laundries and related industries.
Little Ruth Cook waits three years to ride piggy back with her returning papa the north pole discoverer. She recalls he once carried supplies and guns for the expedition and hints he can carry her now that she is bigger.
Fire gutted the sixth floor of the Manufacturers Exchange building at Occidental Ave and King St. water towers helped control the blaze after it spread rapidly through the floor housing brass bedsteads and mahogany furniture intended for the Arctic club rooms. Damage estimated at about 100000 with full coverage by insurance.
United Press reports that E. H. Harriman died at 3:36 PM in Arden New York after a long illness believed cancer. Born February 24 1848 in Hempstead Long Island Harriman rose from poverty to railroad magnate influencing markets before his death.
Ed ward Burrill, who says he was the only man with Dr. Cook at Mount McKinley summit, announced he will sign an affidavit defending Cook against critics who questioned the ascent. The Alaska report notes the 20,000 foot peak achievement and Burrill’s vow to back Cook’s claim.
The Royal University of Copenhagen awarded an honorary doctorate to explorer Dr. F A Cook this afternoon in a ceremony attended by King Frederik VIII and Queen Louise. Despite Peary’s charges, Cook’s popularity remains strong as the university recognized his claimed North Pole discovery.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with moderate southwest winds.
K. Grett, a Spanish war veteran, was arrested after trying to cash a 220 check for a 12 load of lumber at the Grace and Hergert mill. Police say he used bogus checks to obtain goods from multiple mills and vanished with the money. Detectives booked him on forgery charges.
Seattle clearings totaled 2 017 900 60 with balances 206 729 14. Tacoma posted 1 065 024 68 663 in clearings and balances 1 413 282 139 807.
A new physician named Crane, Jayson has moved into the town and plans to build a larger practice, noting he could grow more if his surname were Stork.
Mayor John F. Miller vows the straw hat stays in use until September 15 despite critique. The scare and satire rise as officials mock the hat’s influence while a judge, assessor, and utility chief comment on the affair and alleged straw hat interests.
The North Pole priority fight between Commander Robert E. Peary and Dr. Frederick A. Cook escalates as Peary battles gales aboard the Roosevelt near Belle Isle, while Cook plans to sail toward New York by September 21. World opinion remains divided with some backing Cook and others Peary.
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