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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
8
Miss Fillis, famed Ringling Brothers rider, denounces girls riding astride and insists on the side saddle. She claims riding astride is uncomfortable and less pretty and cites her own colt breaking and training to support her stance. Ringling circus will perform at Fifth Ave and Republican St tomorrow and Thursday.
At Theatres Moore Dark Seattie Forgiven Leie Beverly of Grandstand and other venues vaudeville and motion pictures share bill. Three Leightons recall Casey Jones Steamboat Bill and more. Empress features a strong DIN La Vine Cimaroni trio Prof Kinting animals Bijou Russell Sunny Southern Songbird and American jig. Willard Hutchinson Rocamond Harrison perform A Leap Year Leap The Four Solis Brothers play Mexican marimba.
The Lois house company runs a strong showing with Peverly of Graystark featuring Myrtle Vane and Eva Earle French shining as a leading role. At the Orpheum three acts receive praise while others fall short, including Wood Brothers and Wilson and Wilson delivering varied entertainment.
At the Pantages Bertie Fowler headlines with two live impersonations a child and a Kenyan man joke drawing deafening applause. The Merry Spook Minstrels present an unusual act. Georgia Du Boils Hazel Smith Seattle violinist and pianist debut to good reception. Torcat and D'Aliza return with trained rooster troupe. Twin Taylor sisters roller skate a solid performance.
The De Sylmas head the new bill at Gene Levy's Grand theatre this week. Dean and Wiel present a singing and patter number that went well yesterday. Fiddling Hicks offers a novelty violin act. The pictures are up to the usual high standard.
The House met six days and the Senate six days. House in session 39 hours, Senate 22 hours 56 minutes. The wool and free list bills failed to pass over the president’s veto. A conference report on campaign contribution publicity was agreed. Arbitration treaties with England and France, amended, were reported to the Senate. An adjournment was set for Tuesday. The Wiley investigation continued in House committee.
The cor poration counsel’s liberal interpretation of law could allow more names on the Dilling recall petition. A recount is under way after 5,851 of 10,238 names were deemed good in the first complete count. Calhoun stresses determining identity by signature, noting slight irregularities should not deprive a signer’s rights.
For the first time Seattle audiences will see a real woman clown with Ringling Bros circus arriving tomorrow. She is the only clown of the gentler sex in captivity and set to perform in the show.
Tonight the Star Newsboys will be guests of Dad Russell manager of the Alhambra Theatre and circulation manager of The Star. Russell will perform extra stunts for the newsboys as they meet at The Star office at 7 30 and march to the theatre in a body.
New York reports C C Wilson F X Butler and William Tompkine begin jail terms for misusing malls to defraud stockholders in United Wireless. Elgin sees injuries as H Ireland, racecourse driver, and mechanic Frank OBrien are hurt yesterday. Washington notes West Point requests 1 700 000 dollars for expenses over the next fifteen years.
A Detroit Free Press quip notes Jennie refuses to believe a fortune teller who promised a future marriage to a rich man, highlighting skepticism about forecasts. The joke contrasts belief with the teller’s missed prediction.
Mrs Jessica G Finch, a leader of a Fifth Avenue school for society girls, argues that women need equal educational opportunities to reach parity with men. She emphasizes practical education over social standing and urges merit-based progress for the future.
In Gary Indiana Judge Bildermuth declared there will be no cow brought into the courtroom. He stated he can decide if the cow bell is a nuisance without a hearing and refused to issue the subpoena.
The Postal Telegraph and Cable company will pay taxes on 132 767 dollars of property this year an increase of 56 725 dollars Actual value of Western Union property in the state is 754 657 dollars. In Los Angeles Gus Fisner sought refuge among Eastlake zoo lions after fearing assassins would strike him down an enraged lion tore his arm before rescue. In Spokane Press Montgomery killed Loren Hawka to protect his wife from attack a jury exonerated him yesterday. French scientists say sleep is caused by a brain poison clearing the system of other poisons suggesting germy sleep. In New York Park Row newsies oust Hyman Wolbert 15 of Boston for insisting on washed face and shiny shoes nearly starving.
A streetcar incident in New York ends with a hurried exit at Presbyterian hospital as a baby is born on the steps. In Chicago an applicant skips weight by drinking water to join the police force. Chicago Chinese in line with Wu Ting Fang cut their pigtails. Venus shifts to morning appearance on Sept 14. Ethelbert Heyman uses goldfish to curb mosquitoes in Bloomfield New Jersey. Frank M. Sullivan named vice president of American Ravings Bank and Trust Co. to succeed J P Gleason who resigns for health reasons. Sullivan once a 1895 newspaper reporter.
On August 22 1862 off Terceira island Azores the Confederate steamer Bahama tied to a new vessel from Liverpool yards named 239 later to be the Alabama. The Alabama came loaded with weapons and ammunition while the Bahama carried a crew and supplies.
Mrs. Dollie Baker reminded Dr. Joseph D. Lowery of an old sweetheart and he kissed her prompting a civil action seeking five thousand dollars in damages in Kansas City.
W. M. Vandeventer sold a lot at 728 North Broadway for seven thousand five hundred dollars yesterday. The deal records the transfer between private parties with no additional terms disclosed.
Fairfield Connecticut August 21 Mrs Force and her daughter Katherine mother and sister of Madeline Force fiancee of Colonel John Jacob Astor left today for Anbury Park They will join the party now cruising off the Coast in Astor s yacht.
The park board plans a large outing at Alki Point this west Saturday led by real Stawashes. Ten thousand children will enjoy a clambake and free transport to and from the beach.
In Philadelphia on August 22 John Boyd used his system to reach authorities before his mother in law could disembark from the liner Merton arriving from Liverpool. He pleaded his case to officials while Mrs Sara Adams, the mother in law, was held for deportation as an undesirable.
In Steubenville on September 10 three sons of Civil War leaders will unveil the first public memorial to Edwin M. Stanton Lincoln's secretary of war. Generals Frederick B. Grant Robert T. Lincoln and Lewis H. Starton will perform the unveiling in the city where Stanton was born.
Mrs Piskor Streness surname of Agawam gave birth to girl twins in two towns today. One infant arrived at Agawam, the other in Springfield after a high speed taxi trip. Both babies are healthy and mother’s condition is satisfactory according to Dr BE Collins who plans to file birth certificates in both towns.
Chicago health officials warn against cradle rocking amid rising use of self rocking devices by parents. Doctors urge that infants should never be rocked as a routine practice.
In court the defendant expressed disbelief in Iny. Dea son while receiving a 60 day fence and a monetary fine. The judge imposed the sentence as stated.
President Taft asked Congress to approve further appropriations to complete the valuation and salvage of the Maine wrecks. The message requests authority to determine the status of the sunken battleship remains and related salvage needs.
The notice advertises Aliwool plaid blankets in 70 by 80 inch sizes with blue and white tan and white pink and white or navy and white priced at 7.15 per pair. Also offered are good quality plaid wool blankets 70 by 82 inches in several color pairings at 84.65 per pair and mixed wool and cotton plaid blankets 66 by 80 inches in multiple color combos at 3.85 per pair.
Cotton Velours and Eiderdowns offered in various colors and designs for sacques robes and kimonos. Included are 27 inch cotton velours in delicate colorings and borders, 27 inch soft finished velour, 27 inch cotton eiderdown with medium figures, and 32 inch bordered cotton eiderdown in multiple tones. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents per yard excluding tax. Displayed on the First Floor.
BISSELL'S Carpet Sweepers are promoted as a daily necessity that cleans thoroughly and quietly. The display lists models such as Banner at 1.65, Crown Jewel at 2.25, Victoria at 2.50, Grand Rapids at 3.25, Grand Rapids with nickeled trimmings at 3.75, American Queen at 4.25, and other styles up to 7.50 on the Second Floor Annex.
New roman stripe silk waist at five dollars features a back vest effect and tuck detailing with matching color. Another front fastening waist trims with self buttons and silk collar cuffs and fastening. Net waists at two ninety five use Dutch neck, short kimono trim with silk bands and Maltese lace, priced at two ninety five.
Describes a well-constructed desk with covered pigeon-hole boxes built for stationery and books. Includes a long drawer under the writing bed and pedestal drawers, available in dull golden or Early English finish. Fifty four inch size special 19.75, sixty inch size special 20.75.
Incomplete transcription shows a young student named Myrtle aiming for a top academic or athletic role. The fragment references a 10th grade placement and ambitions tied to an ace or standout position, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts.
A blan style court case prompts a city discussion on a new shoe line by Take Lu n Hi OG Shoes. Officials weigh design rights and local business impact as stakeholders await a ruling.
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