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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1909
Page
10
The Star details the Com Days contest results with first prize awarded to Lezlie Olmsted for an essay about childhood and doors of life. A long list names many prize winners and awarding dates, with tickets to be picked up Monday December 27 by 4:30 at the office.
Advertiser touts Bake Oven therapy for rheumatism promising permanent relief for chronic sufferers. Testimonial cites dramatic improvements after treatment at 400 degrees with claims of eased breathing and pain. Offices listed at Corner of Wings Bank building, hours daily including Sunday.
The passage reflects on graduates awaiting life beyond school, noting each person will find a niche in office, banking, or public life. It contrasts burdens of study with the hope that freedom will bring happiness, and suggests we may then view school days as a happier, simpler time.
Mrs Annie Besant is reported to tell intimate friends she is a reincarnation of Hypatia and Giordano Bruno, stirring discussion among Cleveland Theosophical Society members. President E O Pets says the admission is surprising but not shocking, noting she may have lived as figures during Confucius era.
The first established confectionery on the North Pacific coast, the R. Smith & Co. candy factory and bakery in Victoria, B C, valued at 50 000 dollars, was totally destroyed by a fire at 5 o clock this morning. Cause of the blaze is not known.
A Seattle council committee hears A V Bouillon and Scott Calhoun argue over whether the Seattle Renton and Southern road may charge two fares within old city limits. Bouillon says conductors may collect only one cent. Calhoun cites lack of franchise in the annexed district.
William Hocking assistant engineer at the county alms house met a horrible end today when he was slowly ground to death between two giant cog wheels in the engine room. His coat is believed to have caught in the cogs pulling him into the steel teeth before he could release the garment.
The Star reports renewed efforts by Humane Society members and Dr. Martin to regulate baby farms. They advocate licensing and frequent inspections, preferably by a female inspector, and support a municipal day nursery to care for children of working mothers.
A meeting of automobile owners and dealers at M. Robert Guggenheim’s offices formed the Seattle Automobile association. Aimed to influence local auto contests promote a first class show and support good roads and a boulevard encircling Lake Washington. Next meeting October 10 at the Rainier club ends with a smoking concert.George H. Emmerson of Hoquiam received a 1919 Model ID Franklin delivered to Seattle Auto Co for temporary display and a several week stay with friends while visiting the fair.
The Manchester Journal reports cars now cross Mount Equinox from the east for the first time in a 40-45 Pierce Arrow driven by G. A. Suter, following a west side crossing three years ago. A Pierce Arrow car escaped destruction between a Cadillac and a Great Smith while protected by a wet sheet. The aluminum bronze bodies of Pierce-Arrow cars helped resist damage. Samuel Rosenberg owned this 1909 model, 36 H. P. F. W. Lumeden, previously Ajax Tire and Rubber Co. agent, now joins Firestone Rubber Co. to handle outside sales with Mr. Campton.
A dramatic escape occurred amid a fire at the W H garage which engulfed the premises causing injuries to several workers and sparking a swift evacuation. Fire crews battled the blaze as onlookers watched from a safe distance. No fatalities were immediately reported.
A complaint to The Star notes sight-seeing autos passing Minor hospital cause annoyance to patients. The nosey chugging noise comes from open cut-out as cars climb the hill, slowing to a crawl. A simple remedy is to divert one block from the usual route, though the season ends.
A grim day for vehicles with two young lives lost in a toy party accident, nineteen cars destroyed by fire in a single garage, a street car and a touring car collision on Capitol Hill, and a Peerless car stolen from Belmont Avenue belonging to H C Ewing.
Three carloads of White Steamers are due at a Broadway garage within days. Current stock is sold out but the new delivery will replenish briefly. The consignment includes two new White gas cars, the first of their kind to reach Seattle. If reliable, they may excite auto enthusiasts.
Ad promotes Leary's Liquid Compound for soft hands and complexion with perfume. Available from all druggists.
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