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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1909
Page
1
Ilen Kingston leads in a dramatic eighty full laps of a famed endurance auto race. The event features cars moving at high speed with 439 miles noted by Hudson and 431 by another, while the field struggles for position amid eerie night imagery and mechanical precision.
The Jewish New Year 5670 begins on Wednesday night with services at the new synagogue led by Rev. I. and assisted by S&S, tenor of the Cantor Shotr of New York. The observance runs from Friday evening to Sunday morning.
A locomotive struck an open engine and four cars at 6 20 am destroying 180 feet of track east of Leavening near Dryden Milles. One man sustained a finger injury. Bet 11 Fellows from Basten Over a day to the annual con plane for their on September.
At The Meadows a 24 hour race halted for four hours while judges controlled the field. The program opened with a 25 mile motorcycle title race awarding a silver cup to the winner and medals to runners up. Next came a one mile open event with a $50 cup and medals for places two and three. The Northwest stock classic cars contested a 1 mile race for a $100 cup and medals. Additional events included a 30 percent piston displacement machine race, a 1 mile flying start, and a 160 mile stock classic car race with a $250 cup plus medals for second and third.
A major blaze in Grass Valley caused by the night fire emergency destroyed an entire Mill Street block. Firefighters rushed from nearby to battle the flames. Residents fled onto the streets as valuables were moved, with damage estimated around $60,000.
Miller's letter directs R. Thomson, chairman of the board of public works, to investigate alleged rebates linked to a secret agreement with a lamp supplier. Thomson would not set a start date but promised action soon. Mayor Miller declined to appoint a committee, deferring to the board of public works.
The record notes AVP Ayers with a 5 940 total yesterday across two events in a one hour window. No further context or entities are provided.
Commander Peary formally annexed the North Pole and adjacent territory to the United States in a dispatch received by the state department.
United Press reports Pierpont Morgan Jr. is to join the Union Pacific board after Mr Harriman's death. He would back Judge S Lovett as president and preserve Harriman aides in management. The Arden estate talks and secret will details hint Morgan gains control of securities for Kuhn Loeb & Co.
Courtesy of managers Russell and Drew the Seattle theatre is handed to the Newsboys Union for next Thursday. Proceeds from the show go to the boys sick fund with acts by the boys and local athletes Chick Hudson and Harry Krant will stage exhibitions. The union has faced funding shortages after a rainout picnic failed to raise funds and sick members depend on the fund.
David Meyers of Seattle died at his home on East Jefferson street after a seven month paralysis stroke. He leaves seven children including Alexander Meyers, David J. Meyers, William L. Meyers, Annie L. Meyers, Mary Meyers, Mrs. L G Patullo, and Mrs. Jane H. Mungall. Burial is in Lakeview cemetery with funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Parish church.
The 17 Japanese poachers recently captured in Alaska waters will be tried at Valdez on October 4, according to a dispatch to the revenue cutter service received today in Washington.
Bar silver quotations moved to 61 1/2 cents in New York trading on September 11. Dealers cited market fluctuations and demand shifts affecting precious metal prices.
Commander Peary reiterates that Frederick A Cook did not reach the North Pole and calls Cook an impostor. He states sufficient proof will follow and expects to reach Sydney after mid September. Peary also confirms no Cook trace at the pole on April 21, 1908, and notes forthcoming evidence.
Marvin, the only member of the ry party to lose life in the North, joined Peary at the moment and later died returning to Cape Columbia. He had gone farthest north with Peary in 1906 and taught at Cornell University after his Civil War era service.
Commander Robert B. Peary recalls reaching the North Pole as anticlimactic. He describes the ice covered expanse as unremarkable with no visible triumph, noting the pole’s goal felt fictitious and manmade. After a day near the pole the return journey began, ending in two days of exhausted sleep at Cape Columbia.
At the Puget Sound conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in Bellingham on September 11, officials said future worn out ministers will be pensioned. A committee chairman reported a $12,000 nucleus fund has been raised to start the program.
A Children's Day event at the exposition offered free admission to all under 15 in exchange for a $1,800 fund paid by the A P ex position. Some 7,200 children would have paid, yet entered free by 11 AM. The grounds were crowded with families and classes as a children’s parade moved past exhibits and war veterans’ marches. The pay streak offered reduced rates for kids, and President Chilberg called the day the happiest yet.
Hiram J. Smith of near Salem Oregon reports his dog, a woodpecker hunter, has become obsessed with a rivet-driver noise at a building in Portland. After three days of failed attempts to recall the dog, Smith is compelled to return home as the canine persists in searching the street for the imagined new species.
A simple recipe instructs to chop one onion and fry in butter until soft then brown peeled quartered tomatoes in the same fat. Season with salt cayenne and curry powder and serve.
At the New Washington hotel manager J M Lux dismissed 26 bellboys and several elevator boys without notice, replacing them with Japanese graduates guarded by private detectives. White kitchen staff threaten to walk out. list of discharged workers includes J Stewart H G Pregier Pred Cromwell and others. About 20 more workers may resign tonight.
Orthopedic hospital children from Queen Anne Hill rode through Seattle with Mrs. F. H. Osgood to attend the fair. They entered gates, saw exhibits, and were cheered by crowds as their touring car brought them back to the hospital. The group, many unable to walk, enjoyed a first time at the fair and returned tired yet joyful.
M P McCoy a United States examiner of surveys and respected government official was arrested at the Lincoln hotel by Deputy Marshal Fred Lathe on embezzlement charges. Authorities say he issued checks to fictitious employees totaling seven to eight thousand dollars with an accomplice cashing the checks. The last check dated July 31 for 2380 was cashed at the National Bank of Commerce. Ball set at five thousand dollars. Hearing postponed to September 20. McCoy and his wife are well regarded in their neighborhood.
Col. William E. Hobson once touted as the youngest Union army colonel was found dead in his room at the Mansard hotel in Bowling Green. The death notice comes from the city on September 11. Authorities filed no immediate cause.
Vancouver dispatch reports Kelly Lee formerly of the Camas Post will edit a new weekly newspaper to be started at Ridgefield, Washington, in the near future.
Investigators report possible breaches of the ten hour workday law at the Supply laundry after discharged workers allege frequent overtime, unpaid credits, and punitive lateness docking. Workers describe long shifts, night work, and health tolls from standing at mangles.
Police raid on the Em ployer' Co operative association offices in the Northern Bank building targets Cromwell Simon manager who secured about 3000 in fees and dues from members. His wife Mabel Simon is president and A A Watt of Victoria BC acted as secretary. Henry M Burchard of Tacoma sought a 75 salary after joining, then exposed the scheme.
Seattle clearings amount to 2,291,979.88 with balances 848,046.87 Tacoma shows 884,182.00 in clearings and 9,335.00 in balances Portland reports 1,401,010.00 in clearings and 156,202.00 in balances.
Turners New York September 11 The body of E H Harriman rail magnate lay in state today viewed by about a thousand workmen and neighboring villagers on his Arden estate. Harriman was popular with local laborers who lived nearby and whom he favored when possible. Messages of condolence poured in from around the world.
James Hamilton Lewis, chief defense counsel, attacked Louis Frank’s testimony alleging police protection for South Levee district resorts in exchange for graft money. Frank claimed he was held up by officers on the stand yesterday. The defense voice was strong as the trial advances.
Governor Hay will depart Sunday for Seattle to arrange the Taft banquet later this month and will drive to Mount Rainier on Tuesday in his automobile, returning Wednesday.
Mrs. Levi Leiter received a cable message from Maas dated September 11 announcing the birth of a son to her daughter, the Countess of Suffolk. The note confirms the heir’s arrival but provides no further details on the child or parents.
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