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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
5
Difficult to read dispatch from Rio de Janeiro describing a blaze on a vessel. Reports state a cargo of baled goods shifted causing a dreadful panic as passengers rushed the hold. The ship caught fire and overturned with several injured.
The Seattle stage presents a varied week with the Grand production of The Girl From West and the Magnificent Carmen show at the Seattle theatre. Sean Wark and Tweed stock engage in previews as the company mounts another strong run this week.
Tracts near jarne and lake with level clear land suitable for chickens. Malena Land inv Co advertises easy terms and a $100 per acre price.
Fashion notes mention new arrivals in traditional dress lines with emphasis on cost and fit. Vendors highlight affordable options and versatile silhouettes suitable for daily wear and formal events.
The stock season continues at the Lois Theatre with William Gillett in The Private Secret ry, a comedy praised for steady bursts of hearty laughs. A Wednesday matinee is scheduled for tomorrow.
The new Orpheum reports the strongest advance reservations of any vaudeville house in the country with front row seats sold out before noon. Carroll Johnson stars at the Star theatre after noon with wit and storytelling, joined by J K Emmett, Mrs Jules Levi and family, and Mile Theo with two dancers as the weeklong program continues at the Star.
The Pantages theatre offered a new DIN yesterday with afternoon and evening shows. The Four Hodges headlined a strong musical act while Valenl and the Helsons impressed with novelty and dancing. Lena Park drew crowds despite heat and the natatorium was crowded. The Martells delivered a European novelty act and a dog and pony show replaced the planned broadseboard contest at White City. Twelve concessionary attractions were well patronized.
Albany Aug 18 Gov Hughes will appoint a commissioner to hear charges against Sheriff John Bradley Jr Saratoga County for alleged failure to enforce anti race gambling laws. The commissioner will hear testimony in Saratoga and report to the governor.
Star Special Service reports from Chicago that Prohibition leaders plan nationwide action to enforce the liquor ban. K. W. Chafin, a 65 year old candidate, claims he could mobilize militia and navy if needed to compel observance, while Prof. A S Watkins and a Methodist minister are noted among supporters.
Jeane Upham, a prominent retired San Francisco wholesale merchant and longtime head of the Agnews State Hospital trustees, was struck by a car in San Jose and died from injuries sustained late yesterday hour after the incident.
A series of social notices details a bridge luncheon hosted by Mina Lydia Grows for Miss Selma Cohn, a pink and white wedding to Miss Leila Chalk and Mr. Albert Brygger at the Het Baptiet church, with over 150 invitations issued. Also noted are a dancing party at the Firloch club, a tea for Miss King, an outing on a yacht, an upcoming ball at Madison Park, and the Tacoma area wedding of Miss Maude Davies and Dr. Hugh McClellan. The Colorado cruiser is in drydock with frequent ferry runs to the Navy Yard.
Joseph Meyers a Salem dry goods merchant and prominent state figure aged 70 was jailed on a warrant sworn by one of his six sons. He arrived in Portland to wed but a deputy sheriff halted proceedings by serving the warrant and placing him in jail.
Experts estimate three weeks to two months to complete repairs on the cruiser Colorado after it ran aground in fog on the Sound last Saturday. Damages are extensive with many plates bent from rock contact.
Four round trips daily on the Seattle Tacoma route with a fare of 350 round trip. Departures from Seattle are 6 45 a m 10 25 a m 2 06 p m and 6 46 p m. Departures from Tacoma are 8 35 a m 12 16 p m 3 55 p m and 7 30 p m. U Seeley Jr agent Seattle tel main 176 Tacoma tel 212.
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