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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
1
News notes the death of financier E. H. Harriman in Borger New York with a funeral plan echoing royal pomp. The Arden estate reveres Harriman as a king of finance, and pallbearers include senior railroad leaders while memorials draw financiers and railroad heads from major companies.
Russian exile Alex Kampofski known as Archie Cameron in Seattle died by hanging in woods near Hanford at 14th Ave. He led a 50 refugee band against a regiment nine years ago, losing most companions in a brutal battle while shouting Liberty. The fall of Kam pofski closes a saga of resistance and vengeance.
Bouillon, utilities superintendent, won a board battle over the electric contract. After rejecting all bids including Fobes Supply, the Cam company of Seattle was awarded for furnishing lamps, while Bouillon claimed other bids were identical and part of a lamp trust.
J. W. Spangler of Dexter Horton & Co. urged Seattle’s 1 million dollar bond issue be registered to attract buyers. City finance committee warned of extra costs and postponed immediate action, planning to discuss the matter again at a future meeting.
Mrs. Bruce files a complaint alleging Clarence Bruce has not paid alimony for over five years. Judge Mitchell Gilhar orders Bruce to appear and show cause why he should not be cited in contempt. Returnable date set for Friday, September 17.
Eighteen boys, tearstained and downcast, were brought before Juvenile Judge A W Frater for spearing fish around Green Lake and Lake Union. He dismissed them with a mild reproof and a sermon on law and character, urging them to tell other boys to respect the law and protect fish populations.
After 30 years of married life C. G. Bandy and Harriet A. Bandy decided their marriage had failed and the husband filed for divorce this morning. Eight children were born. all but Edna, 17, have started families. C. E. Turner also filed for divorce from Edith N. Turner citing incompatibility of temper.
Olympia September 10 State Labor Commissioner Charles F Hubbard departed in the afternoon for Seattle to investigate alleged violations of the ten hour labor law in Seattle laundries He said he would probe the matter to the bottom.
Chief of Police Dishman announced plans to guard President Taft from his October 11 arrival in Los Angeles until departure for southern California towns. A 20-detective Pinkerton guard will meet him and accompany him constantly, with no handshakes allowed. City school children will have the first greeting opportunity.
Tacoma and Portland report daily clearings totals with balances. Tacoma clearings reach 922,479 dollars and balances of 65,097 dollars. Portland clears 1,239,322 dollars with balances of 76,573 dollars.
An Alaska prospector named Tuscany, missing funds after earning $3,000 in Alaska, travels from Dawson City to Seattle seeking money to buy a railroad ticket to Minneapolis. He shows express money order receipts to Secretary Slattery and asks for help. the mayor’s office pledges police support and aid.
Rain altered the program for the Meadows big auto races. The 24 hour race will start at 8 p m and finish around midnight, with the afternoon card postponed to Sunday. Expect a spectacular finish under bright electric lights in Seattle.
The forecast indicates showers tonight or Saturday with moderate southwest winds. Cooler temperatures expected as a front passes. Local residents advised to carry rain gear and secure outdoor items.
United Press reports on September 10 that Hong Kong officials cannot curb opium sale and use. The government failed to enact effective measures as Chinese duplicity undermined legislation sent to London.
New York report details Commander Robert Peary’s polar crossing as meticulously organized as a chess match. He used four supporting parties to lay depots, kept final dash tight, and relied on careful provisioning to minimize risk and ensure a swift return trip in sixteen days.
Crowds await Commander Robert E. Peary as the Roosevelt nears port with the North Pole explorer aboard. Mrs Peary and the children travel to greet him, while a welcome reception unfolds before his trip to Washington. Continues on Page Three.
After overnight talks by leading financiers over E. H. Harriman's death, the market opened active and rose. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific led gains as stocks tied to Harriman interests advanced, with United States Steel and others showing strength. the crisis was avoided and a rally ensued.
Minneapolis dispatch reports three Walsh children aged under nine years died in a blaze at Richard A. Walsh’s Birchwood summer home on White Bear Lake. The cause is unknown as the father and his 17 year old daughter attempted to rescue siblings. the house burned to the ground.
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