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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1909

Page

9

Cottage City Disabled In Firehugh Sound Rescue Tug Likely

The Pacific Coast Steamship Cottage City lost its propeller crossing Firehugh Sound and was towed to Bella Bella by the Humboldt. 29 passengers including Governor Walter E. Clark and Bishop F P Rowe were transferred to the Humboldt for onward travel. a tug may tow the Cottage City to Puget Sound.

Pacific Coast Steamship Company Alaska Cottage City Janven Beatthl Skagway Firehugh Sound Humboldt Baughman Walter E. Clark Northland Territory F P. T. Rowe Episcopal Church Raughman M. Kalish Humboldt Steamahhip Company Prince Rupert Fite Hugh Sound United States Mail Bella Bella Aleng Canal Cottage City Reading Puget

Cabinet Officer 5 Given Hero's Medal

Secretary of War Dickinson receives a gold lifesaving medal for saving James F. Joy, a Detroit lawyer, after Joy fell from a yacht gangplank in 1896 during a National Bar Association meeting. Assistant Secretary Hills awarded the medal in a non ceremony. Taft approved the award prior to his western trip.

Washington Dickinson James F. Joy Detroit Treasury Hills National Bar Association Joy Herridon American Cross of Honor Society Committee On Lifesaving Taft

Miners Flock to Otter Creek in Iditarod Rush

Miners from Fairbanks flood Otter Creek on the Iditarod with the Reliance confirming rich placers. About 1,000 miners arrived from Fairbanks that summer and 1,500 men camp on the creek. pay lines span a mile and 600 feet, with pan prices from 3 cents to $1.25. Gold appears in every hole and bedrock begins at 14 to 17 feet.

Fairbanks Alaska Iditarod Dawson Klondike Imoke Otter Creek

Hermit Dies From Burns After Saving Heirloom Watch

Thomas Hutchinson a 76 year old hermit on Orcas Island rushed into his burning Turtleback mountain cabin to save his heirloom watch. He suffered burns and, after rolling in a ditch the flames were extinguished, he crawled a five mile distance to be placed on a launch to Friday Harbor where a physician says he will live only a few hours.

United Press Bellingham Thomas Hutchinson Turtleback Mountain Orcas Island East Sound Friday Harbor

Seattle visitors tour Irondale steel plant aboard Hyak

James A. Moore and Herbert F. E. Law entertained a large party of Seattle and visiting friends yesterday. The group traveled on the chartered steam ship Hyak leaving at 9:30 in the morning and returning at 5 p.m. They had luncheon at Irondale before being shown the new steel plant facilities.

James A. Moore Herbert FE. Law Seattle Irondale Hyak

Wedding Gifts Probe Opens With Detective Escort

In a scene rich with tension a host hints at a crime link while promising a detective escort to guide a guest through life. The exchange suggests an offbeat, noir flavored moment amid a wedding setting.

Steamer Fortina Sets Sail From Leachi Park

Steamer Fortina departs Leachi Park for Mercer Island for a roughly two hour voyage amid calm seas. Weather reports note a mild 26 C with clear skies and light winds.

Fortina Leachi Park Mercer Island

Kempster Sympathizes With The Old Motormen

The Seattle Electric Company faces debate over weeding out veteran motormen after a Wallingford car accident. Motorman Daniel W. Melendy, with 17 years in Minneapolis and Seattle, defends aging workers, noting sympathy from Superintendent A L Kempster and warning of injustice if older drivers are replaced by younger, less experienced staff. He fears losing his home and income after long service.

Oslerized Daniel W. Melendy Wallingford Fair Grounds The Star Seattle Electric Company A. L. Kempster Fremont Melendy Minneapolis Seattle

Author Blanche Lord Killed In Auto Crash

Miss Blanche Lord author of articles on child labor and New York slums died in an automobile accident on White Bear road. Gertrude Mitchell, housekeeper's daughter, is hospitalized with a leg fracture and the housekeeper was slightly injured. A black chauffeur fled and is at large. The crash happened as the driver tried to pass a farm wagon at a narrow point.

Minneapolis Minn Blanche Lord New York White Bear Road Gertrude Mitchell

US Marine Killed During Attack on Relief Hospital Ship

John Ransom, a fireman aboard the hospital ship Relief, died in Manila after a preceding attack on officers and stewards. Civilian Mate Hineke shot and killed Ransom, following orders from the ship’s commander to stop the assault.

Manila John Ransom United States Relief Ransom Hineke

Petition drives for Duwamish river improvement district

Property owners in South Park and surrounding areas sign a petition urged by the Duwamish River Improvement Club. The petition will stay at South Park Realty's office until 10 o'clock and tomorrow morning move to Irving's real estate office behind the South Seattle post office.

South Park and Vicinity Duwamish Rver Improvement Club Duwamish River Improvement District South Park Realty Company Irving South Seattle

Strange Ways Of Amusing Herself At City Jail

Mrs. Bess Fisk known for sleeping on a five story jail ledge at Alki Point earlier, again endangers herself by lying on a plank over Puget Sound. After quarrel with Stockade hotel manager she threatened to jump when rescuers approached. Police and patrol wagon arrived. she was saved and held at the city jail for sanity examination amid reports of nervous disorders.

Frank Ivin Eugene Si Plek

Leary's Non Alcoholic Tonic Promises Hair Recovery

An old advertisement claims Alcoholic tonics destroy hair and scalp while Leary's non alcoholic compound gives life and cures dandruff itching thinning hair grayness and baldness. Sold by all druggists and barbers.

Leary

Pawnshop Heist Vanishes Gems and Jewelry

Gems and jewelry valued around 4000 dollars were stolen from H Greenblatt's pawnshop yesterday afternoon during lunch. Watches rings gold nuggets and coin were missing and a warrant stands for J Herman left in charge.

H. Greenblatt J. Hermann Migedé Greenblatt Hermann

Hitchcock in Yellowstone Tour Begins From Butte

Postmasters G Russell of Seattle and A G Fisk with Malcom Gili and H B Hall led Postmaster General Hitchcock as he departed Butte Montana for a tour of Yellowstone National Park today.

Butte Mont G. Russell Seattle A. G. Fisk Sarre Malcom Gilil H. B. Hall Hitchcock Yellowstone National Park

The Actor-What Has Become of Your Brother Bill

The Actress asks about Bill now a "beauty doctor" turning blondes in 26 minutes. The Actor jokes that he is doing a fair business as the blondes are made.

Bill

Lodging House Clerk Jokes Himself Into Trouble

Mike Allison, a clerk at Midway lodging house on Sixth avenue, admits he swapped a $100 gold certificate for a worthless Confederate $100 bill as a joke. John W. Menzell, who lodged there, demanded his money and reported the loss, leading City Detectives Hob Hayden and M. R. Hubbard to detain Allison for questioning.

Mike Allison Midway Sixth Nv John W. Menzell Mike

Slugged and robbed and left to die

J F Collins 27 died after a blow to the skull in an alleged crime scene near Newell’s Crowding South Seattle. Police believe he was slugged and robbed before being found in a piano box Monday night. He died at City Hospital after an unsuccessful operation. No money found on his person.

J. F. Collins Colling Farley Newells Crowsing South Beattle Parley Collings Jalil I. B. Greene City Hospital Collins

Eight Drown When Steamer Goes Down

Eight men were drowned when the Norwegian steamer Gere sank after leaving Philadelphia for Cuba in rough seas off the Delaware capes. Capt Jodas Meyer and six survivors arrived in port, the only lifeboat wrecked and the crew of sixteen reduced by tragedy.

Philadelphia Gere Hightahip Jodas Meyer Cuba Delaware Capes

Alaskan Indians to Visit A Y P Exposition

Metlakahtia tribe from Metlakatla Island off Alaska will arrive at the A Y P exposition on Friday and stay through the event. The 642 residents, devoted to Catholicism, are led by Father Duncan who has served the community for 40 years.

Metlakahtia Sland Alaska Metlakahtia Metlakahua Island Duncan

Elbert Hubbard Addresses Roycroft Meeting

Elbert Hubbard star attraction at Roycroft gathering in the Auditorium on the A Y.P. grounds. Hubbard, famed Roycroft leader, spoke on Roycroft Ideals with his distinctive style as a lively, influential speaker praising the movement and its industrious members.

Elbert Hubbard RaytroRes Treasu

Riot over a white girl and a Japanese man on a streetcar

A crowd chased a well dressed stranger after he insulted a girl riding with a Japanese man on a streetcar near Occidentally and Yealer Way. The crowd demanded an apology but the man disappeared. The incident involved bystanders and a soldier. the girl said the man insulted her by his words. The woman, formerly from Honolulu, worked at the Oriental Building at the A Y P grounds and had been recently divorced.

Occidentally Yealer W. I. Baker Elke’ Club A-Y-P. Grounds Riverton Honolulu

Interdependent Economics and Religion Highlighted by Bishop Spalding

Bishop F. B. Spalding of the Episcopal Church spoke on Socialism last night in Arcade Hall to local socialists. He warned that the rich exploit church power, urging the audience to reflect on this interdependence.

F. 8. Spalding Episcopal Church Arcade Hall Socialista

Commercial Club probes jail condition in Seattle

A Seattle Commercial Club committee led by S. B. Wilson, J. D. Jones, Ira Hinckley, J. L. Barney, and M. E. Wellis met Sheriff R. T. Hodge to inspect the jail. They aim to peacefully end a dispute between county commissioners and the prosecuting attorney over Hodge’s conditions and were served lunches during the visit.

Seattle Commercial Club R. T. Hodge Commercial Club Hodge S. B. Wilson J. D. Jones Ira Hinckley J. L. Barney M. E. Wellis

Captain of Ship Report: Captain Missing At Sea

San Francisco dispatch says the barkentine Amazon arrived with no captain aboard as Commander David Oralff disappeared en route from Newcastle Australia. He left cabin notes reading Good bye, all, I leave for parts unknown. Bowes & Andrews, agents, seek explanation for the mystery. A separate caption notes a mother and child joke about a sneeze.

San Francisco Amazon David ‘Oralff Newcastle Australia Parts Craft Bowes & Andrews

Deported Deed Forger Pleads Guilty Sentenced To Years

Edward H forged Fannie M McLean’s name on a warranty deed and sought to sell the property. He pleaded guilty in junior court and received a sentence from six months to twenty years. His destitute wife and family led him to seek the court’s mercy.

Edward BE. H@&t Fannie M. McLean

Lawyers Seek Arrest of Execution for Fortier Case

The attorneys for Jean Fortier move for an arrest of execution arguing the jury verdict did not align with the state complaint and that the care described in the complaint does not constitute a legal violation.

Jean Fortier

Taft Initiation Into Arctic Brotherhood At Exposition

Tomorrow afternoon at 4 16 oclock the initiation ceremony will start in the A B Building at the exposition to install President Taft as a member of the Arctic Brotherhood. Godfrey Chealander, grand arc uc recorder, will likely be the gratified member for his role in advancing the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition and its completion.

Taft Arctic Brotherhood A. B Taftia Godfrey Chealander Grand Arc- Uc Recorder Chealander

Allen's Foot-Massage Promises Relief for Aching Feet

Advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Massage product as preventing tightness and curing swollen aching feet. Claims relief for tired feet with no substitute and urges purchase.

Allen

Red Skin Cure Offered by Local Drug Stores

An ad-promotional notice claims a remedy for red skin conditions and blemishes sold by a local drug store at 1013 106 Pike. It promises a fifty cent treatment to cure ordinary caney itching and offers mail order delivery with overnight results and full cure guidance from Emergency West 26th Street News.

Pike

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My United Press Lake Sui Ner Mrs. Jones Powell INSAN Kempster Onler U. S Yellowstone Hilt Roycrofting Socialism and Religion Jimmy A.Y.P. Exposition Johnston Co Eilers Music Building Third and University First Avenue A. B.S Walla Walla Wil Tam McKayne Heck Fourth and Pike Boulevard Ben Buae 4Th & Pike Biel Newport Cafe & Grill Madison Eettee
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