Theatres Week Programs in Seattle Headlines
At The Moore Dark Seattle Rip Van Winkle stars Pringle company. Beatrice Meade as Gretchen wins cheers. Johnnie Pringle as Rip praised. Orpheum offers strong acts including Mme Beeson in The Woman she Knew and Wynne Brothers exhibitions. Empress Minstrels led by Russell Smith beat rivals. Harmony Discord playlet and Possum Pie by Joe Cohn excite audiences. Various vaudeville and motion picture showcases highlight a lively week.
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Pantages Week Delights Audiences With Jolly Sketches
At the Pantages a fine bill pleases playgoers with Cluxton singing Thy Sentinel Am I and a well played Fun in Hi Skool sketch. Acts by Wm Plemen Herbert Chesley Violanata Surret Allie Hanson plus the Masteroff troupe charm the crowd. Herbert performs with knives and props while C H Buschmann notes light salmon packs, returning from Alaska.
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Water Shutoff Notice Near Lake Washington
Water will be shut off north of E Mercer from 36th N to Lake Washington on Wednesday August 9 from 9 a m to 5 p m. Repairs and service restoration will follow once work is completed.
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Davy Condensed News Briefs From San Diego
San Diego Sun reporter Cedil R. Karberg drowned at La Jolla while attempting to save a girl. The Commercial Club and Chamber plan a joint reception for Japanese Admiral Togo arriving on the 28th. Captain Frank Mills to command the Yucatan voyage on the 15th. Also notes on Silk hose production, a world trip letter from Jager Schmidt, and local letters about Mary Vodasch. Governor Hay confirms attendance at Secretary Fisher luncheon on August 15.
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Robbers Hold Up Couple in Rev?re Massachusetts
Three masked men robbed David Ate and his wife in Revere Massachusetts. They took jewelry and money including 450 dollars found in a woman's stocking. The thieves fled with the stocking and all belongings.
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Death of 90-Year-Old Mad Gay Sama Noted
In Olympia Washington a 90 year old indigenous figure known as Mad Gay Sama died suddenly last night. The Indians plan a large funeral as tributes pour in from the community. A forthcoming lecture in Chicago on Zangwill's The Melting Pot is announced for Monday at the Calhoun hotel. The Civic Forum schedules a bond election discussion at Christen sen's hall at 2 PM with Councilman F. B. Steiner noted.
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Calhoun Hotel
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Suit Seeks $225 For Lost Pets After Auto Crash
Portland resident T A Garrow files in Justice Court seeking 225 dollars for a dog killed and a pet dog hurt when an automobile owned and driven by Frank Stokes struck them. The suit cites the incident as the cause of loss and seeks compensation.
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Frank Stokes
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Seattle bank purchases land between University and Senecast
The Seattle Nations bank bought a lot between University and Seventh Avenue near Senecast for 15 000 dollars, as reported yesterday. In other news Mrs. C H Doyle, 84, a Seattle resident, and nurse Mrs. Viola Westlund, 1210 20th Ave North, were named in a separate matter. Ed Barns alias Smith received a sentence of 5 to 20 years in Walla Walla for attempting to rob Gates jewelry store of diamonds valued at 20 000 dollars. An auto crash at Third and Madison sent a cable car off its tracks. 16 year old Lloyd Leonard, who joined Mexican conflict under General Mosby, returned home after being wounded and says he is done with war.
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Walla Walla
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Mosby
Mexico
Depicts Divorce Bid Over European Sojourns and Prenuptial Pact
New York reports detectives traced Lina Cavalieri across European watering holes and found her often with Prince Dolgorouki. Sheriff Bob Anier plans to sue for absolute divorce soon, with rumors that their famed prenuptial agreement would be voided if the divorce is granted.
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Lina Cavalieri
Prince Dolgorouki
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Anier
Presidents Should Sign Wool Free Fat and Cotton Bills
Chicago Tribune poll of 12 midwest editors shows 253 voting for the president to sign those bills and 208 for him to veto. Republican editors favored a veto, while Democrat and independent editors urged signing.
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Chicago Tribune
General Nelson Miles Turns 72 In Civil War Era Memoir
Gen. Nelson A Miles, retired at 72, veteran of Civil War and various Indian uprisings, enlisted in 1863 and rose to major general before leaving service in 1903. He has authored military books and articles. Portland reports hop market opens at 35 cents a pound with rising prices due to European crop shortage.
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Beattie Day Excursion To Astoria Celebrated
August 23 marks Beattie day at the Astoria Centennial. An excursion party to Astoria will be hosted under the Beattie Cham pa Commerce auspices.
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Beattie Champa Commerce
Park Board Seeks 1 Mill Levy for 1912 Park Expenses
The park board proposes a levy of one mill to cover operating costs of the park department for the year 1912. The request aims to fund maintenance, staffing, and services across city parks. The proposal awaits consideration by the governing body.
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Park Department
Venice Livery Stable Founder Recounts Loss of Fortune
A dialogue features a self-described poor fellow and a kind lady. The tramp explains that he opened a livery stable in Venice and later lost his fortune.
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