Children to Receive Opera Tickets After Easter Week
One hundred Seattle school children will attend performances by the Standard Grand Opera company after Easter week, April 24 to 29, free of charge. Tickets will be distributed by Superintendent Frank B Cooper and Miss Me, with no conditions other than a demonstrated interest in music. choices include The Wild Hunt Man, Der Freischutz, Hansel and Gretel, and The Babes in the Wood.
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Standard Grand Opera Company
Berthold Sprotte
Frank B Cooper
Wild Huntemian
Bohemia
Car
Maria von Weber
Etter
Charles Gou
Florencio Contino
Engelbert Humperdinck
Hansel and Gretel
Ludent Cooper
Misa Me
Man- Sprotte
Hesse-Sprotte
Theda Bara On Superstitions And Charms
Theda Bara describes personal superstitions and talismans gathered from around the world including an ancient emerald ring, a crystal globe, Arab script cards, a Maltese coral, a shark tooth, a golden hand charm, and an Inca god, noting beliefs in luck and protection while hinting at forthcoming revelations about her temperament and wardrobe.
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William Fox
Italy
New Pore Treatment Promised Quick Pain Relief
Advert says EURALGIA rheumatism and joint pain ease rapidly by rubbing New Pore Treatment on affected areas. It claims fast relief, safe use, and benefits for chronic cases, foot pores, sore lungs, bronchitis, sore throat and skin. Available in small and large sizes from drug retailers.
New Chief Beckingham Outlines Seattle Policing Vision
TheStar interviews Charlie Beckingham, now Seattle chief of police, pledging a new deal where the past is past. He vows to curb liquor traffic, win police loyalty, and avoid flashy formality while pushing for strong, practical leadership. He notes extensive city and county service and aims for broad officer support.
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Charlie Beckingham
Beckingham
Police Department
Seattle
Puget Sound National Bank
Prosecutor Lundin Launches War on Illegal Drug Stores
Prosecutor Lundin vows a citywide crackdown on illegal alcohol sales hidden in drug stores. After audits show heavy liquor shipments to J J Kelley drug store, People's Pharmacy, and Fifth Ave drug store, raids seized beer and whisky and charges filed for maintaining illicit liquor. He seeks police cooperation and patrol checks to halt the practice.
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Lundin
J. J. Kelley
First Ave
People’s Pharmacy
Pike al
Fifth Ave
Kelley
Runni
Police Department
North of Fifty Three Novel Featured in Star Weekly
The Star previews the next novel a week later, noting a heroine who hates a man she later loves in It reads North of Fifty Three. The item highlights literary interest and release timing.
Five Million Dollar Buried Villa Loot Recovered
Carranzistas announce recovery of five million dollars in loot from years of campaign by Gen Tomas Urbina at Las Nievas ranch Durango buried treasure includes 23 chests of gold coins jewelry and silver bullion Urbina refused Villa revenue split leading to his murder during the split and search for the treasure.
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EL Paso
Tomas Urbina
Villa
Carranzistas
Garcia
Las Nievas Ranch
Durango
Carranza
Urbina
Villa Death Rumors Shift Border War News
Washington reports Gen Obregon says Villa entered mountains wounded with under 150 men. Separate dispatch notes 12,000 Mexican troops, 16,000 patrolling the border, 2,000 elsewhere. War department awaits President Wilson on militia use as recruits need three months training.
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Villa
Washington
Alvaro Obregon
Obregon
Mexico
San Diego
Alaska
Lake District
Northwest
War Department
Wilson
Consul General George Anderson Addresses Hong Kong Merchants
United States Consul General George FE. Anderson spoke to the Commercial Club at a dinner Tuesday night urging the need for an American merchant marine and stressing maritime strength for national interests.
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George FE. Anderson
United States
Hongkong
Commercial Club
Painter Freed After 17 Years in Mental Hospital
Ralph A. Blakelock, 70, released from the New York hospital for the insane after 17 years, discovers his paintings, sold for little during confinement, have become famous.
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New York
Ralph A. Blakelock
Curtain remnants sale at basement salesroom
White ivory and ecru drapery fabrics two lots offered at 85 cents per pair. Lengths include 2% and 3 yards with widths from 36 to 50 inches. Special pricing and remnants advertised at 10 cents each in basement salesroom.
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Nottingham
Ecru
Trimmed Hats Offer Popular Styles at Five Dollars
New ideas in trimmed hats at five dollars draw attention with up to date displays. Broad mushroom sailors with ostrich or lace braid edging and small hats with shirred tre ribbon highlight value and style for shoppers seeking affordable headwear.
New Silk Waists For Business Or Home Wear
Adium silk and Japanese silk crepe fabrics used in new waists with fashionable stripes and solid colors. Wide variety includes white flesh color rose peach Nile and heliotrope. Sizes up to 44 with price 2.50 sold in basement salesroom.
Stamped Luncheon Sets 25c Basement Sale Item
A 25 cent stamped luncheon set offered in a basement salesroom is described as a five piece item with one 16 inch centerpiece and four 6 inch doilies, stamped on good material and priced at 25 cents.
Union Suits Offered In Fine Rib White Cotton
Omen's offers fine ribbed white cotton union suits in a low neck sleeveless style with knee trim options. Sizes 34 36 and 38 priced at 25 cents each.
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OMEN
Children's Hose (10c Pair) Black Ribbed Stockings Sale
Basement Salesroom offers 6 to 9% size children’s hose at 10 cents per pair in black ribbed cotton stock.
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OOD
Tungsten Lights Special at Low Prices
Attractive sale on tungsten light bulbs offering strong white light and lower current draw. 25 and 40 watt sizes priced at 19 cents. 60 watt size priced at 25 cents.
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Standard Company
Cooper
Sheik
Mi Theda Dara
Mies Hara
BY Theda Bara
Fort Lee
New Jersey
Tama
Mtn
Ghigilone
Washington Macaroni
A. F. Kringhons
Alu
Star
Parral
Border
Enginer
E. T. Conele
United Presa
Jiminez
Carranzista Censore
Villista
Juarez
Marques Delao
Chihuahua City
Guerrero
J. P Morgan
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Raymond
Marie Elison
Salona
Portland
A. C. Warringer
Henry Beckman
Columbia River Highway
Deckhand
William Ellis
Kulshan
Philadelphia
Bartholomew Rulll
Kentucky
Holta
Frederick &Nelson
Fry
Sesement Salesroom
Maliesroom
Messalines
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