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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
8
Arch Archie describes his career arc in the theater, saying he plans to stay at the top as a star while avoiding a fall. He credits Miss Rus for inspiring him and mentions Alaska and space imagery as metaphors for his ambitions and loyalty to the stage.
Three boys detained in Ballinas report a plan to scour the mountains for remaining Indians. They hijacked a horse and buggy on San Jose street, loaded it with firearms, and rode 87 miles to Salinas before a third horse exchange led to their capture. Authorities say they aimed to remove remaining Indians.
A balloon ascent near Waterbury is described with references to Holland Forbes and an unnamed crew. The article notes the balloon reached a notable altitude during the flight, with messages relayed to North Adam and other locations.
Rumor says Nat Goodwin after northern engagements will move to California to manage a grove he purchased near Fullerton. The 65 bearing trees span orange groves, with a reported price of 64000 dollars for the Fullerton district property.
A social ball hosted by the Theatrical Mechanics' Association occurs tonight with dishes, drinks, dancing, and fellowship. City performers from the theatres are invited and James Townsend will serve as floor manager while "Daddy" Marsh leads the grand march.
In Northampton on April 23 Helen Marden a Smith College senior was killed by Porter Smith a Dartmouth student after an on campus meeting at 9 am He fired at the air then shot himself Miss Marden from Bomerville Mass and Smith from Chicago were involved in a troubled courtship according to reports
Mary Garden, famed opera star, aboard the Adriatic heading to Europe, dismisses rumors about the Mayers who allegedly lent her $20,000 during her rise. She denies plans to marry and refuses to discuss further details, calling the gossip horrid and beneath her notice.
At Stanford University on April 29 the student elections announced Dr Burbank of Santa Cruz as manager of student activities. Opponent was F W Turner of Oakland. Other officers named include Associated Students president J B Shelton of San Jose and vice president H R Stol with editor C H La of Santa Barbara.
An advertised cough remedy prescribes mixing glycerine and virgin oil of pine with alcohol and water to make a healing cough tonic. Dosing is a teaspoon every four hours, claiming long lasting relief and curative effects. The formula is marketed as genuine pine oil compound from Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati.
The senate committee on irrigation led by Senator Weasley L. Jones will travel to principal western cities and territories to inspect government irrigation works. The itinerary aims to review progress under the irrigation law and consider changes to how projects are built. A planned Beattie visit includes a two day stop for the A.P. expansion, with no Tacoma stop yet.
The Metropolitan Opera Company, long linked to the late impresario Heinrich Conried, becomes beneficiary of a $160,000 life policy after his death. Directors had prudently insured when the company formed to support the Met opera house, and premiums were paid as due.
John Morgan Sime Jr eight year old heir to a fortune has custody awarded to his mother Mia Enola Sime after a Reno divorce. The boy inherited from Grace A Leathe, his grandmother who adopted him a year ago. Dr John Morgan Bima of Collingsville Alabama is his aunt and J Marion Sime of New York is a relative. The couple separated last June.
Summer excursions east with tickets on June 2 3 July 2 3 August 11 12 from Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave East. Round trip rates include Omaha Kansan City 40 00 St Louis 67 50 Chicago 72 50 New York 105 50. Return limit October 31. BE Ellis general agent.
A brief note extols a unique system using compressed air with vacuum for house cleaning. Claims claim to be the only wagon with this combination in the United States.
Mrs. Dot Adams of 404 Howard Street Georgetown praises Loughney and Loughney for a cure all ailment. She claims they invented a pleasant remedy that avoids bitter pills and is affordable for everyone, and she urges others to call them for rheumatism relief.
Vacuum cleaning equipment advertised with tank wagon and reed from carpets using compressed air. Phone now for estimates. Cleaning material should be reserved at least two weeks in advance. MAIN PHONES IND. 1148, STATIONARY PLANTS AND PORTABLE SERVICE FOR SALE.
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