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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
3
King County commissioners establish a new voting precinct named South Mark. The description starts at the northwest corner of section 24, township 28 north, range, proceeding southeast to the southwest corner of section 36, township 23, then east to the southwest corner of section 2, township 33, range 9.
Great Northern Railroad announces selling dates to the east for teachers summer trips. June 19 and 20 mark new sale days with tickets valid ten days outbound and ninety days return. Round trip fares quoted include 60 dollars to St Paul and Missouri River points, 67.50 to St Louis, 72.50 to Chicago. about 350 teachers expected to utilize the savings.
The First Methodist Episcopal church will continue to hold services in the tabernacle at Fifth and Union. Pastor Rev. W H W Rees says the city and Metropolitan Building Company assure occupancy until August 1. Prayer meeting will be held this evening in the tabernacle.
Washington, a Black musician, was fined 100 dollars and ordered to the chain gang for 30 days for alleged membership in the pink cuff fraternity. He announced an appeal to Judge Gordos.
Plans for the Odd Fellows temple at Tenthav and Prie St are blocked as they violate building regulations. A special committee including Councilman Zbinden, the city engineer, and the city building inspector will decide on the permit. Emile Zola's remains were moved to the Pantheon in Paris on April 2.
By a 26 to 25 vote the Albany senate restored the race track reform bill to its original form after ten hours of debate. Observers charge racing interests offered a fortune to sway at least two senators, delaying the bill’s Septembers 1 start date and aiding Governor Hughes in his reform effort.
Mary Mannering stars in Glorious Henay written for her by Aida Johnson Young at the Moore theatre with Bam 8B and Lee Shubert directing. The run includes April 6 7 and 8 with a Wednesday matinee and features Elisabeth Patterson in the title role and a strong supporting company. Mrs Patrick Campbell visits Moore for three nights and matinee starting April 9 with The Second Mrs Tanqueray The Notorious Mrs Ebbermith Hedda Gabler and Magda on the bill. Coming Thro the Rye is the present attraction at the Moore while Creston Clarke appears at Grand Opera House in The Power That Governs.
Hal Reid stars in The Cow Poacher and Wet That Governs in East grounded scenes. When Knighthood Was in Flower draws large houses at Lois Theatre as May maintains popularity.
The Lyric Theatre continues to attract full houses as new management preserves the same entertaining program and personable character that kept audiences coming for the prior bill.
The Coliseum theatre presents high style vaudeville acts led by Porter White in The Visitor offering this week. The performance showcases a mix of acts and segments promising entertainment for local audiences.
A six act week at the Pantages features Prof. Hilyck's performing seals as the headline act while Dierick Broa and his troupe of heavyweight lifters jugglers and acrobats bring an equal showcase in their own Meld.
Boats run from Pier 2 for ten daily round trips at six tenths of a dollar each. The plan lists Denton & Co and Harry Holman among organizers, with machinery and safety terms noted in terse listings.
The program lists Bell and Weachburn with Roy Meftram along with three Walton Brothers and motion pictures as the centerpiece of the week's show.
The Band Box at 1100 Firat Ave hosts a lineup including Musical Love and the xylophone act Beautiful Breakfast Bacon for a full week of performances. Per pound pricing is noted for menu items.
A soloist from Bousa’s famous concert band performs a farewell will at the Orpheum, delivering a final recital as the ensemble closes. The piece highlights a prominent musician and marks a notable program closure.
The Circuit theatre attracts big crowds this week while a fire at the neighboring Five Cent Star theatre last night caused no damage to Circuit thanks to fireproof walls.
The Villagelackamith will be the attraction starting Sunday afternoon at the Heattle theatre and run all week except Monday night. It is a rural play, a companion to The Old Homestead. Also daily ship trips aboard Yo Bee Battleships, 50 cents round trip.
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